Hamaari Prem Kahaani......#5 Part 64/ Pg 139 Dt 24/05 - Page 81

[PS: I forgot to include the details of Geet's kidnapping case in my earlier updates. Though Dev had refused to meet any of the family members but he had completed all the legal formalities associated with the case. Also as he was not involved in any aspect of kidnapping he was given a clean chit.]

Sorry no Maaneet in this part but it was important part of the story

Have tried out something new using Zindagi Na Mile Dobara poems in this update

Hope u like the part

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APNA GHAR

[Dev's POV]

I stand here for few moments to catch a breath bracing the beautiful morning in my arms. I have recovered totally! All the bandages were long gone and even my fractures have healed. For few days Dr had advised me not to exert much so my movements were restricted only till the front lawns of AG, but slowly and gradually I could walk a considerable distance and today I have finally managed to jog the whole way up to this hill top.

This point has been a witness to many memorable moments of Dad and me, standing up here you can view the entire valley. The rising Sun spreading its light, eradicating the darkness around, the smell of the moist air rejuvenating your soul, the lush green carpet calming your restless mind and the gushing flow of the river telling you its time to move on!

Since my childhood days I have been coming here with Dad, this place was very special to him and unknowingly I too started developing the same feeling for this place. He always told me this place gives him a lot of calm and peace, whenever he feels lost, tensed or depressed coming here always helps him. I didn't quite understand the meaning of his words then but now I know exactly what he meant!

The diary that Nani had handed over to me few days back was the collection of poems that Dad had penned down and this very place has given birth to many such poems. Poems which have describes various stages of his life and how they drove him to success and his journey to become that person who changed the course of so many lives specially mine.

Dad's words to me were indeed so true! He had promised me he will always be by my side and guide me all along. He is not here in person but this diary is enough to fill the void created in my life! People say blood relations are the strongest but today I can proudly say.

"Khoon se zyaada dil ka rishta mazboot hota hain kyunki woh rooh se judta hain!"

Amongst his numerous poems there are few which were his favourite or say which really helped him to get a grip of his life and now are helping me!

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYaF873GLw[/YOUTUBE]

The first one when he had just passed out of college and wanted to realize his dreams and aspirations. He believed in himself and wanted to achieve the world!

Apne Hone Par Mujhko Yaqeen Aa Gaya

Pighle neelam sa behta hua ye sama

Neeli-Neeli si khamoshiyaan

Na kahin hai zameen, na kahin aasmaan

Sarsarati hui tehniyaan, pattiyaan

Keh raheen hai ki bas ek tum ho yahaan

Sirf main hoon

Meri saansein hain aur meri dhadkanein

Aisi gehraiyaan, aisi tanhaiyaan

Aur main sirf main

Apne hone par mujhko yaqeen aa gaya

"This very poem today has breathed new lease in me to face this life, to face all the people whom I have wronged! I have to make amends and rectify all my doings. I embrace this new day with a new hope and spirit to not let my past ever hinder my present and future!"

I briskly jogged down my way to AG excited cos today I will officially be joining AG management. This would be my penance! I have destroyed many lives but now I want to do something for the needy, and this was the best platform to start with. I freshened up fast and rushed to the dinning hall for a quick breakfast. As I grabbed my seat munching down the yummy parathas when some commotion caught my attention. I turned around to see the cause of the chaos, the kids seemed very excited about something. Glancing at my curious looks one of the attendant of the dinning hall informed me that Tara had promised them to bake a chocolate cake for them tonite.

I smiled witnessing the scene before me! Tara's gestures, her low but firm voice, the ease with which she handled the kids everything seemed so perfect! The only time I had noticed her smile was when she interacted with the kids here. My eyes unknowingly followed her until she escorted all the kids out of the dinning hall towards their classes while I rushed towards the office it was my first day and I didn't want to be told off by my strict boss!

Now as we were working together, we frequently bumped into each other, sometimes certain issues needed our attention, our views and opinions etc on some matters. The other day she appeared to be very fidgety, scrutinizing her closely I concluded that she was having trouble in sitting on her chair so grabbing a cushion from the sethi (Indian sitting arrangement) nearby I helped her. She didn't resist nor snubbed me off but to my surprise smiled faintly. Gradually the tension had decreased and life was taking its course.

The ice was breaking! There was no hatred in her eyes, she didn't seem that distant. There was indeed something that was binding us...but what?

I remembered Dad's poem which he had written when he was attracted to Aastha Maa, there cute silent love-story which non confessed but still both knew what they felt for each other. Finally when Nani was looking out for prospective groom for Maa, Dad had on an impulse landed at Maa's house and blurted out his feelings.

Yeh Jaane Kaisa Raaz Hai

Ik baat honthon tak hai jo aayi nahin

Bas ankhon se hai jhaankti

Tumse kabhi, mujhse kabhi

Kuch lafz hain woh maangti

Jinko pahen ke honthon tak aa jaaye woh

Awaaz ki baahon mein baahein daalke ithlaaye woh

Lekin jo yeh ik baat hai

Ehsaas hi ehsaas hai

Khushboo si hai jaise hawa mein tairti

Khushboo jo be awaaz hai

Jiska pata tumko bhi hai

Jiski khabar mujhko bhi hai

Duniya se bhi chhupta nahin

Yeh jaane kaisa Raaz hai

"I don't know what I feel for Tara because I don't deserve any kind of relation in my life. I have still not apologized to Tara not because I lack courage but the fear that my apology will bring back all her painful memories. But I promise Tara that I will always walk beside you just like your shadow!"

Life was back to normal! I still hadn't spoken to Pari and was glad she understood and respected my stand, giving me some space!

I was actively involved now in all the aspects related to AG, there was so much to learn still. How deeply they all the members were involved and how well they have adapted themselves. Had I not decided to work here I would have never realized the depth of Aastha Maa's dream and reason behind it. Now I realized the meaning of a home and feelings attached to it!

I will do everything in my capacity preserve her this dream home!

The other day I was about to enter Nani's cabin when a heated argument halted my steps. I saw a local MLA threatening Nani to sell them this land as he and small time builder wanted this property for some construction. I would have punched the life out of this man at his audacity to threaten My Nani but then I needed to keep calm and show him his rightful place.

My past had taught me patience, planning and tactful performance was key to success! A correct approach and perfect timing was all that needed to nail a problem. Inorder to root out this issue I moved out and dialed a number. After few moments putting the phone on speaker I walked in again and spoke.

"Mr Sen aap ke liye call hain" I forwarded my phone signalling him that it was on speaker so that everybody present here could listen to the conversation. The MLA was in for a rude shock as the person on the other end spoke.

"Sen tu kya paagal ho gaya hain jo mooh utha ke wahan chala gaya zameen kharid ne. Tujhe kya laga yeh koi garden hain jo tu chillar (petty exchange) de ke kharid lega. Jaanta bhi hain kis se panga le raha hain. Yeh log chahe na toh teri aur meri khursi (parliament seat) toh kya, hum dono ke pairon tale (beneath) ki zameen bhi kheech lenge. Maafi maang aur nikal wahan se warna apna resignation taiyaar rakhna. Samjha!" His party chief burst out on him and that MLA barged off in panic.

Nani stood up from her chair and hugged me. Her face beamed with pride and I felt content that I could do something for my people. I smiled at her and spoke.

"Kitni ajeeb si baat hain na Nani, kuch waqt pehle yehi log mujhe pehchaane se bhi inkaar karte the aur Khurana's ke press mein statement dene ke baad yeh log phir se mujhe wohi izzat dene lage." I stated sarcastically.

"Nahi Dev...farak nazariyen (viewpoint) ka hain! Humne hi tumhaare liye saare raaste bandh kiye the. Kyun ki hum tumhe galat raaste pe chalne se rokna chahte the. Maine hi Rajiv aur Maan se keh kar yeh sab karwaya tha, ek aakhri koshish ki thi ke tum sahi raaste pe aa jao. I'm very sorry bete!" Nani confessed. Before I could respond the peon interrupted us and informed Nani that some lawyer wanted to meet her urgently.

A man maybe in his sixties entered the room, his persona oozed confidence and he seemed thoroughly professional. Nani instantly recognized him, he was Akash's family lawyer. Greeting Nani formally, he got straight to the point and informed us regarding his visit to AG. He needed to discuss some legal points with Naintara. Realizing the seriousness in his voice I stood up to leave but Nani stopped me.

"Dev tum ruko." Passing a meaningful look she signalled me to sit as she continued.

"Naintara pregnant hain aur ab koi bhi mental stress uske liye khatarnaak ho sakta hain issliye agar aisi koi baat hain toh pehle aap mujhe bata sakte hain. Main apne tareeke se Tara se baat karungi taake koi problem na ho. Hum Naintara ki guardian hain aap hum par vishwaas... " He didn't Nani complete her sentence and he spoke.

"Main jaanta hoon! Akash se kaafi suna tha aap ke baarein mein issiliye main aap se hi baat karne aaya hoon. Kyunki ab jo main kehnewala hoon woh Naintara se iss waqt kehna theek nahi hoga." His tone clearly indicated the seriousness of the issue. He started narrating the facts, the revelation leaving both Nani and me aghast!

"Jaate jaate main bas yehi kehna chahta hoon ke aap ke paas waqt bahot kam hain! Yeh woh saare documents aur proofs jo main aap ko dekar jaa raha hoon." He walked out of the room while Nani anxiuosly asked.

"Dev...ab kya hoga?"

"Legally kuch zyaada nahi kar sakte lekin..." I let my statement hang but clearly giving out the hint and to my surprise Nani instantly concluded.

"Tara aur uske bacche par koi aanch nahi aani chahiye. Dev jo karna hain woh karo lekin mujhe woh dono surakshit chahiye! I trust you." She professed.

"Don't worry Nani! This time I will not let you down!" I promised her and making a call I walked out of the room.

"Arjun..."

KHURANA CONSTRUCTIONS

[Maan's POV]

"Maan I'm talking to you! Tu sun bhi raha hain main kya keh raha hoon." Arjun blasted out exasperated.

"Hmm..." I mumbled.

I was trying hard to concentrate on a project, the regular sleepless nights were taking a toll on me. Thats when a furious Arjun had barged into my cabin followed by excited Yash. Vicky and Aadi too were surprised with their uninformed appearance. But Arjun was too annoyed to even acknowledge these things presently. I very well knew his concern, the fact that Brij had met with an accident in the jail and was currently admitted in the hospital was worrying him.

"MAAN..." He yelled out to gain my attention.

"Arjun...Tch tch...tu bhi na yaar! Chilla kyun raha hain...dikhayi nahi deta tujhe...The Maan Singh Khurana abhi abhi apni night duty kar ke laute hain! Ab insaan roz roz double shift karenge toh body jawaab de hi degi na. Bechara pidit pati apni pregnant patni ki cravings ka maara hain! Dekho kitna sukh ke kaanta ho gaya hain...Kyun kal raat ko paneer burji nahi khaayi thi kya!...Ha ha " Yash quiped on my cost.

{Avi see I included your Dr Khurana's 'pidit pati' in my update😉 Thanks for reminding me😳 😆 }

"Yash..." I yelled at him he was the main culprit in all this. Trying to distract Arjun I added.

"Arjun tujhe mujhe nahi balke iss Yash ko maarna chahiye. Geet ko yehi saare vendors ke address aur aise ajeeb ajeeb ideas deta hain. Yeh poore Delhi ka saara unhygenic junk food khata hain aur Geet ko lure karta hain. Phir waqt bewaqt Geet ko cravings hoti aur meri band bajti hain." I tried to appear troubled but smirked inwardly turning the tables on Yash and punching him playfully.

Yash and Meera had been to this Paneer-Burji joint somedays back. It wasn't some restaurant but a peddler who prepared amazing burji on his cart. He sets up a small make shift sitting arrangement between 10pm to 3am every night at XYZ Road. Geet got to know from Meera about this place and yesterday she was hell bent to go their and have Paneer-Burji. Having no say in this matter I had to abide.

"You guys are just too much! Tum logon ko mazaak soonjh raha hain. Brij jail se bahar hain, itna bhi zakhmi nahi hain, Handa's iss mauke ka faayda uthakar kuch bhi kar sakte hain aur yeh Maan aadhi raat ko Geet ko akele lekar yahan wahan bina security ke ghoomta rehta hain...Wow!" Arjun huffed in irritation.

"Relax Arjun" Sensing the seriousness in his words I tried to calm him.

"Relax...yeah sure!...Care to explain tu kal raat ko Geet ko kahan lekar gaya tha?" It was more of a taunt then a question.

"Don't you think its too much of overconfidence! Ek galti Maan sirf ek galti aur kuch bhi ho sakta tha." He bit out.

"Arjun...ab main kuch bolu...Firstly main bina security ke kahi nahi jaata, its just that they are at a safe distance but very much around us. Secondly main khud bhi nahi jaanta Geet ko kab, kahan, kya khana hota hain. Uska mood kab kaisa hoga, uske dimaag mein kya chal raha hain. I seriously have no clueabout it! Beech raat mein kuch bhi bolegi woh aur main usse mana nahi kar sakta." I confessed.

"But Maan..." He tried to argue but...

"Arjun please try to understand! I know its risky lekin main iss darr se apne aur Geet ke inn lamhon ko barbaad nahi kar sakta. Main kahunga toh woh samajh jaayegi lekin main nahi chahta ke Geet ki ya hamaare baby ki koi bhi khwaaish (wish) adhoori rahe. And don't worry Brij ka khayaal main khud rakh raha hoon. Infact main chahta hoon ke Handa's kuch kare because I for once want to end all of this. Main nahi chahta ke hum sab hamesha iss darr ke saaye mein jiye. Main chahta hoon ke hamaare bacche chain ki hawa mein saans le bina kisi darr bina kisi restrictions ke." I stated earnestly.

There was complete silence for few moments and then as usual to diffuse the tension Yash started.

"Arre Maan tu toh abhi se hi papa types baatein karne laga hain. Teri tabiyat toh theek hain na...Vicky bata raha tha aaj kal tu raat ko ghoomta rehta hain aur din mein office aake so jaata hain. Dekh dark circles bhi ho gaye hain, koi beauty treatment kyun nahi karwata!" He mocked feigning concern.

I glared at both him and Vicky. While Yash completely ignored me and Vicky immediately mumbled out.

"Bro...Yash bhai jhoot bol rahe hain, maine nahi bataya inhe ke aaj kal aap office mein concentrate nahi kar paate hain." He closed his eyes in regret.

That was it!

I marched forward to catch hold of him but he made a puppy face apologizing for the damage he had already done. I made a mental note to settle my scores with both Vicky and Yash later as they too were partners in crime adding on more troubles currently. I have got to know that Vicky is the one who manages all the arrangements that Geet plans against me and this Yash makes it a point to discuss about all these weird eatery joints in Geet's presence.

"Waqt aane par dono ko aisa sabak sikhaaunga ke yaad rakhenge." I promised myself.

A shrill ring of Arjun's phone broke my reverie. My attention was at once drawn to his phone which was lying on my table and the screen flashed 'DEV'

I passed a questioning gaze at Arjun but he too seemed surprised clearly not expecting Dev's call.

APNA GHAR

[Dev's POV]

Mr Sen exited leaving us in a state of distress! As his each word sank in making us realise the gravity of the problem ahead. Arjun was the only person I could think of at this point of time. No doubt he was honest and upright but he also had his ways to manipulate the loop holes in the legal system for justice! Lately I had found out, it was Arjun who had busted the entire racket of lawyers and judges who conned innocent people in the name of justice. Infact some of them whom I had hired to trap Geet.

How could Maan let them get away scot free specially when they were all involved in my plan to trouble Geet! Day by day the more I detest myself for all my crimes, greater grows the respect for all of them in my eyes!

I briefed Arjun regarding the happenings here and he readily agreed to help us out. I knew he respected Nani a lot and would always stand by her! He too hinted in the same direction which I was thinking about. But for a full proof case he told me to mail him all the details so that he could start the formalities right-away. I immediately scanned all the documents Mr Sen had left here and mailed him. We were running out of time!

I walked out of the cabin and headed towards Nani's room, Nani was so worried about the turn in the vents that I had persuaded her to rest for a while. Now that we had a way out to control the situation at hand I'm sure she will be relieved but...will she agree?

As I walked passed our cabin my eyes got drawn to something, I turned in the direction and was shocked to see Tara collapsed in the side passage. I rushed to her, she was in a state of shock, tears rolling down her face and she was mumbling something to herself. I called out to her but no reaction. Reluctantly I held her arm only to realize her body was numb and cold, I panicked and shook her to gain her attention. This time she looked at me and just burst out in tears hugging me tight.

"Main unhe apna baccha nahi doongi...main unhe apna baccha nahi doongi..." She kept ranting this sentence before passing out, confirming my doubt that she had overheard our conversation with Mr Sen. I instantly picked her up and rushed towards her room.

Dr examined an unconscious Tara notifying us that she needs complete rest and any such stress would be harmful for both mother and baby. Nani later tried to console Tara promising her that we will never let Akash's family succeed in their cruel intentions. After much coaxing and difficulty Nani managed to put an agitated Tara to sleep.

Very late in the night I stood by the window of her room glancing at her sleeping form, though Tara appeared a bit normal but deep down I could clearly sense her restlessness, fear and anxiety!

A sharp pang of pain surged through me! I felt like reliving those moments of pain which Dad had penned down in his diary when he had lost Aastha Maa. Maa was his hope to live, his despair of not having her by his side anymore and a fear of a lonely life ahead. But Nani didn't let him break down and Pari was his angel, their dream who breathed a new lease in him. Overcoming his loss he lived for his loved ones who meant the world to him!

Dil Aakhir Tu Kyun Rota Hai

Jab jab dard ka baadal chhaya

Jab gham ka saya lehraaya

Jab aansoo palkon tak aaya

Jab yeh tanha dil ghabraaya

Hum ne dil ko yeh samjhaya

Dil aakhir tu kyun rota hai?

Duniya mein yun hi hota hai

Yeh jo gehre sannate hain

Waqt ne sabko hi baante hain

Thoda gham hai sabka qissa

Thodi dhoop hai sabka hissa

Aankh teri bekaar hi nam hai

Har pal ek naya mausam hai

Kyun tu aise pal khota hai

Dil aakhir tu kyun rota hai

Acquiring some courage I walked in her room and sat beside her bed. Wiping away the lone tear on her lashes. I caressed her hair and promised to her.

"Maine tumhe bahot dukh diye hain Tara, kabhi ek dost ka farz nahi nibhaya, dosti ke pavitra rishtey ko bhi daagdaar kiya! Jo ho gaya usse main badal nahi sakta lekin ab main hoon, tumhaare paas aur tumhaare saath. Aur aaj main tumse vaada karta hoon iss baar tumhaare yeh dost kuch galat hone nahi dega!"

AFTER A FEW DAYS

APNA GHAR

[Dev's POV]

I had to go to the local court for completing certain legal formalities. Arjun's assistant was here with all the required documents thankfully most of the formalities were sorted out in time. I just need to go to Delhi for the final formalities and then Tara would be free of all her fears but...

As I entered AG I was in for a rude shock! I rushed to the wounded security guard on the gate who informed me that Akash's family was here with their men to forcibly abduct Tara.

I ran towards the temple where Tara had locked herself to save herself from these monsters. I cut through the crowd to see some strangers I assume Akash's family threatening Tara to come out while their men had forcibly captivated Nani and some other members. Our guards lay wounded on the ground. I leaped ahead freeing my family from those goons. Luckily Maan had sent some additional security in case of any emergency in my absence here, as I had to leave for Delhi to complete the final paperwork. The security too took over and very soon the situation was in our control.

I walked inside the temple knocking at the door assuring and persuading Tara to open the door.

"Tara...darwaza kholo...Daro mat Tara...woh log ab kuch nahi kar sakte...Please darwaza kholo." I urged her. For a few moments there was no reply from her side. Fearing the worst I pleaded to her.

"Tara please darwaaza kholo...mujhpe yakeen karo main tum dono ko kuch nahi hone doonga...Please Tara...trust me!"

Slowly and fearfully a disheveled Tara managed to open the door but she was in a really bad state. The stress of past few days and todays happenings had taken a toll on her! She just clung to me for support her body giving up but slowly noticing the scene around she sighed in relief!

"Dev...please...mere baby ko bacha lo..." She mumbled somehow.

A woman I suppose who was Akash's mom started uttering profanities and accusing us on our interference in their family matters, she declared they were here to take their daughter in law back home. They had full right on her as she was carrying their heir...

Before she could continue any further I decided to end this drama once and for all!

I supported Tara who was still clinging to me in fear and moved towards the altar picking up the kumkum from the puja thali I filled her maang announcing to all that she was my wife. Lifting her in my arms I walked through the crowds

Toh Zinda Ho Tum

Dilon mein tum apni betabiyan leke chal rahe ho.

Toh zinda ho tum!

Nazar mein khwaabon ki bijliyan leke chal rahe ho

Toh zinda ho tum!

Hawa ke jhonkon ke jaise aazad rehna seekho

Tum ek dariya ke jaise, leharon mein behna seekho

Har ek lamhe se tum milo khole apni baahein

Har ek pal ek naya samaa dekhiye

Jo apni aankhon mein hairaniyan leke chal rahe ho

Toh zinda ho tum!

Dilon mein tum apni betabiyan leke chal rahe ho

Toh zinda ho tum!

I had taken a major step that too without acknowledging Tara's opinion but right now this was the only solution I could think of to safeguard Tara and her baby! Today God has shown me a new way...Now I knew the path ahead...Now I have a reason to live!

PRECAP - BACK TO LIFE!

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