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The Party... continued from part4 final part 5

' If music be the food of love, play on.' Shakespeare.

The lights, suddenly dim, except the square wooden dance floor which displays the Seth' son Deven and his sister Diyva in a beam of spot light. Divya, speaks through the microphone'We hope every one has had their dinner, and enjoyed it' Deven takes the mic from his sister and continues,' so sit back and enjoy the musical bag, we hope to cater to every one's need, so here we start with a golden number from yester years, ladies and gentle may I give you Mandira performing to'.. Dutta, gives his customary longingly reassuring gaze to Nakku, and settles back in comfort on the two seater settee, as he crosses his left leg over his right leg ,rests his right elbow on the sofa arm. He steals a glance at Nakku, and stretches his left arm against the sofa back. Nakku feels safe as they sit together facing entertainment. The musical notes of the song ' piya tose naina laga re, naina lage rahe, jane kiya hoga age rahe, naina lage fills the atmosphere as the spot light falls on the beautifully decked kathak dancer whose complimenting movements to the melody holds spectators enraptured. Nakku, looks up at Dutta with meaning every time the lyrics rang naina lage rahe...Dutta, parts his lips and passes her a tender look. While the dance and song continues, Dutta shuffles a tiny bit towards Nakku, and in a lowered tone asks her'tomein tera piya hai Nakku?, Nakku faces him and shakes her head from side to side like a naughty child, she can see that his face just falls ,as he replies equally childlike by pushing his lower lip out, with a twitch of his eye brows. 'kya he demands by repeating 'mein tera piya nahi hain...Nakku promptly holds his hand and consoles him, 'Nehin ap meray Saab hai, sirf meray Saab'. He is overcome with a surge of longing for her, and he moves his hand resting on the sofa back to her shoulder, and tries to pull her close to him. Nakku's, gaze pleads to him to keep his emotions at bay. He continues to rest his hand on her shoulder, as they both from time to time look up to enjoy the appealing dance. As the dance ends with a thunderous applause, the dancer bows and takes her leave. The environment swiftly transforms to dancing green ,blue, purple spots lights, and the thumping beats of the drums and guitars vibrate around. Nakku's eyes shine like a child bedazzled by the lights, it is obvious she has never been exposed to the disco type environment, for that matter, neither has Dutta. Dutta , catches Baji at the bar who gyrates to the rhythm of the contemporary dance number 'milgaye jo chora chori; hui masti thodhi thodhi; bas pyaar ka naam na lena ;I hate luv stories! As the song pulsates, the dance floor displays an infestation of young boys and girls, jiving, rocking, breaking, Baji rocks with his item ,as Dutta smiles. Nakku, watches him as he gazes at girls, shaking and bending embracing their male partners, but turns his eyes towards her as if to say, for him she is the only one! He shifts himself to comfort himself, and Nakku approaches him with a tease 'Saab,ap ko music pasand hai? he stares at her with narrow eyes and replies' thujhe pata hai Nakku, mera liya kal thak,saas ek goli ki awwaz, ya pher ek bum ka dhamaka thi' , he waits with a sly twist of lips for her to react, and she jests with him and says ' ya pher ap ka thandev jaise ghossa!' ! He smiles as he jerks his head a little, and bends his face down a little as he tenderly holds her face in his broad palms and looking into her eyes replies 'kyoon Nakku thuje abhi ek tandev ka namoona dekhoon?. She shakes her head as she gives him the helpless wife look, but he persists' chal pher pyar ka ek namoona tu dehaney de'! she pulls her head back gently and he realises his advances and bites his lower lip and moves back, while continuing to look at her with desire!

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People synchronise their body movements to the sound of the music as the dance floor resounds and the spot lights entangle into each other with a similar frenzy as the dancers. The music once again changes to a popular dance number 'zorka jhataka hai zor se laga,haan laga; shaadi ban kayi umarqaid ke saza; haan saza!' .As soon as the song started, Baaji gave Dutta a thumbs down from the crowded dance floor, and Dutta replied by showing him his clenched fist!. Many young boys and girls were leaving the dance floor in between to refill their drinks or to freshen up ,but generally, the music the dancing and the partying is in full swing. Dutta, looks at Nakku with mischief in his eyes as he smiles at the lyrics of the song, and starts to hum' shaadi ban gayi umarqaid ki saaza' Nakku, chides him as she pushes his chest with his hand, he jerks as he thinks she is going to tickle him. Soon after, away from the madding crowd he moves his right hand from the side of the settee and reaches out for her hand, he feels the soft skin of her hand with his thumb and fingers, then he turns her hand over and traces the lines that embed her palm, with his forefinger. He gradually, brings her soft palm close to his lips and brushes it across his mouth. She blushes as she can feel his hot breathe and prickly stubble against her soft hand. He detects the colour in her checks and lays her hand back on her lap. He is about to place his right hand back on the arm of the settee, when Nakku, grabs hold of his hand and keeps it protectively in her lap. He smiles dreamily at her advances and moves his hand from the back of the settee and starts to entwine a loose strand of her hair around his forefinger.

Deven , lowers the music and says 'ok this is for the last number everybody and its for any one who loves some body and that some body loves you! So come on all lovers this one is especially for you'... The, dancing disco lights are history and are replaced with a softer dual combination of pink and blue lights highlighting the dance floor. There is a shift of activity as music plays on softly, more couples join the dance floor. Dutta ,looks on stumped as he sees Baji approach towards them .'chalo bhau, vahini, abhi tu ap dono ko mein udhar dance floor pe laye ki jayie ga',he chrips with excitement. Dutta,retorts ' Baji pagal ho gya hai tu! Thujhe pata hai ye nachina vanchania mein nehin karta!'. 'pun kyon nahi ap dono pati patni hai, jana tu banat hai Bahu, Baji insists. Dutta , raises his fore finger and indicates a definite no. Before he puts his hand down , Deven and Diya appear and start their appeal' please Bhau aur vahini, ap duno aj raat ki saab se pyari shadi shooda jori hain ,please jalein na! Dutta looks at a demure Nakku with enquiring looks, and she lowers her head shly and smiles, which Dutta takes as her consent and reaches out for her hand and heads with her for the dance floor! Baji puts his arm around Dutta's shoulder and yells 'dhinchak,dhinchak!'

As Dutta and Nakku reach the dance floor surrounded by other couples, the song' paaya maine, paaya thumhe;rab ne milya , honthon pe sajaya tumhe... tum jo ayaye zindigai mein baat ban gayi; din hai sona aur chaandi raat ban gayi; tum jo aaye zindagi mein baat ban gayi... Dutta, awkwardly draws a deep breathe , parts his lips slightly and he makes Nakku face him. He looks down at her wide eyes, and gently holds her fingers, he can feel the tremor of her fingers, and he tenderly smiles at her gently bowing his head to one side. As the lyrics play on they both convey the meaning to each other in silence. He, lets go off her hands as they continue to gaze at each, and his hands move up on her arms and finally rest on her shoulders. 'paaya maina pyaa thume' the lyrics repeat and he pulls her gently towards his chest, and she willing rests her head against his heart. He dreamily smiles at her surrender and puts his arms around the small of her back, and his mouth gently rests on the top of her head. They seemed oblivious to the world around them as, their bodies slowly move to maintain the notes of the song. He lifts his head and looks into her upturned face to check if she was at ease , he notices that her trembling had stopped' tu theekh hai na? he questions. She replies by moving one of her hands shly around his neck, he tilts his head to kiss her arm that entwines around his neck. Embarrassed ,by his action, Nakku, slides her arm and hand back to his chest and feels the pumping of his heart against his warm sinewy flesh. He, shifts his head and rests his chin on her head, as he continues to hold her warm body close to his...

The music, fades out amidst general claps and Dutta, with regret releases Nakku and they along with a few other couples make their way back to their seats. Dutta and Nakku seat themselves, while Divya and Deven render their vote of thanks to their parents and the guests. Dutta gives Nakku a side long glance as he sits with legs apart bending forwards towards his knees ,playing with his ring. His face shows that he wants this time he spent with Nakku to continue... jana hai'? he questions Nakku silently, as if his query is answered , Baji turns up very unsteady on his feet, completely drunk. 'ho bahu mein aagya, chalo ghar chalien mein gahari nikalta hai!' Dutta glares at him with disgust, 'nahin tu ghari nahin chalaey ga, tone pe rakhi hai Baji, ghari ab mein hi chalaya ga. 'ho bahu,Baji accepts ' pun mein ghar kaise jaye ga? Dutta,replies humara saath jaiyga aur kaise. Baji winks at Dutta and retorts, 'nahin Bhau ap Nakku ko laye kar jao, meri tension maat lo' Shortly. Deven approaches and informs Dutta and Baji' Dutta Bahu,aap fikar maat karien mein nai driver ko khe diya hai ki Baji bhai ko ghar drop kar de ga. Dutta stands up to leave and signals with his head to Nakku to leave, Deven thanks them coming and springs forward with respect and shakes hands with Dutta and Dutta also pats him on the back. As they proceed towards the door Memon Seth and his wife also receive Dutta, Nakku and Baji, thanking them with folded hands.. While, the three wait for Dutta's mecedez to arrive Baji jests ' kya Bhau abhi apun samjha kay tum na daro ko aaj zarra bhi haat nehi lagaya... kya bhau vahini ke saat long drive pe janna ka ju tumharra programme tha! He says laughing hysterically' Dutta growls 'Baji tu bahuut bikwass karnay laga hai, ghar chal thuje mein baatayega!

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Dutta opens the front passenger seat for Nakku and waits for her to settle in her seat and shuts the door.' Seat belt laga laye he says to her and bounces next to her in the drivers seat. He looks at her with boyishly and then lowers his eyes and turns his face forward to focus on the way ahead. Dutta dispenses her a side ways glance, his eyes shifting as he gathers her looking at the CD player in the dash board. 'Nakku tera dil abhi behara nahin soor sharaba se' he remarks,as she smiles 'nahin Saab theekh hai' she conforms to his hint. Dutta continues 'lageta hai thujhe kafi maaza aeya,party mein', she nods and questions him 'Saab ap ko maaza nahin aeya?. Still driving with a smile he replies, changing to a lower gear' haan mujhe tub bahaut hi mazza ayeya, ek se ek item dekhnay ko mili, aur mein asli mard hai to maaza to aeya ga hi nahi?. He halts the car at a solitary secluded spot surrounded with foliage and shrubbery . She looks at him and weighs his naughty answer, but with a slight burning, places her hand on his lips, so as to stop him from further comments. He turns his neck to one side, parts his lips and smiles at her subtle jealous expression ,as he enjoys this rare moment. Shortly he can see that tears well up in her eyes and he gently takes her hand with his right hand and kisses her hand with a view to console her. Dutta lets go off the steering and places his left arm around her and heaves her towards him. She pushes him 'Saab koi ah jaye ga!', Nakku raat ke barah bajae kon aye ga? He mumbles and continues to nuzzle his face in her neck.'Saab police ah sakti hai' she continues helplessly, he pushes her away with slight annoyance 'Nakku, mein Dutta Bhau hai, police na apni hadiyaan thorewani hai ,jo mujhe rokein! apni patni kay saath hai mein! he moans. He tilts his head to the left and with his, right fore finger presses the release buttons of both seat belts for comfort, and resumes to hug her with both his arms, as he brings his face close to her'Saab police!,jerks Nakku, teasing him, he withdraws back and sits back upright ,frustrated in his seat. Nakku, smiles secretly as she looks up at his profile ,biting his lower lip. Overcome with a surge to love him she encircles his brawny bicep,and strokes his arm gently with her dainty fingers, calming him down'Saab ghar chalien, she suggests.

But, Dutta was in the mood to get back at Nakku, and besides when does he ever get such stolen moments with her so he thinks of an alternative strategy to apply a big tease in her direction. She repeats again'Saab,bhaut raat ho gayey hi ,ghar chalien', nahin! He says firmly mein sooch rahoon, Nakku, aaj raat kyon na hum duno car ki pechaliy seat par guzarehien! 'Nakku, responds in complete wide eyed silence, and wonders that in the mood he's in tonight anything is possible! 'nahin Saab, Aye Sahib, aur Baji ko neend nehien aye gi jab tak hum ghar nahin phoonchtey' Nakku reminds Dutta firmly. He bows his head in agreement as he gives her one last smitten look. He starts the car, and looks ahead on the road, but before pulling off he gives her a suggestive sideways glance in complete wickedness ,as if to say that he would pick up the pending matter when they get home later...Nakku reads his thoughts and lowers her eyes shly as always.

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Dutta, looks over his right shoulder and turns his car around, home ward bound. As, he drives lazily, he out of curiosity asks 'Nakku aagar kisi rooz mein teri zindagi se ajanaak ghayab ho jaoon ,tu tera kya haal ho ga? She feels a sudden premonition give way in her being, he looks at her sideways and he could see tears ready to smear her face, and regrets asking her this one off silly question. He turns to concentrate on the road still waiting for her answer, finally her answer reaches his ears' Saab,Bappa aise na hoona dey, pun mein tu apna hosh hi kho dunoon gi, aur ap Saab, ap ka kya haal ho ga?, she carries on... Dutta, takes a deep breathe in and replies quietly' Nakku, tera Saab tu maar hi jayega! Nakku, alarmingly leans to the right and cover his mouth to stop him from saying anymore...

Dutta, says' mein kaisey baat sooch raha hoon...Bappa sab teekh hi rekhay ga,Nakku'. Dutta ,reves the engine and drives at speed towards Patil Niwas looking forward to his unfinished business with his love, his wife Nakku!

Dearest friends ,many thanks for reading, liking and commenting on my work The Party; it is largely dedicated to Mishal Raheja in his memorable of Dutta and his love Nakusha. It goes without saying, that your love and encouragement goaded me to complete all the parts, for it is painful a process to even contemplate about LTL1, let alone to create imaginary scenarios between Dutta and Nakku. Still , many thanks for making the time to read my thoughts,and granting me some degree of healing... Hamlet 9.4.11

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