Scene1
The scene starts with kalpi entering the chow. She walks in her house and search for the sindoor box. When she found it, she was about to place it in her hairline when Kamla stops her. She looks at kalpi and said "what do you think you're doing kalpi?" kalpi look at her mother and says "this sindoor is the sign of my precious relationship of marriage."
"No kalpi this is not precious. The relation you have to conceal is never precious".
Kalpi smile and said "you're wrong Ai, both this sindoor and relation are precious to me".
Not liking kalpi answer, Kamla tried to make her understand. "Kalpi, only Pakhi has the right over this sindoor. It belongs to her. I told you never to snatch or steal something and today you are stealing Pakhi's life, happiness and sindoor.
"What about my happiness Ai. Is paki happiness more important then mine?"
"What you did kalpi, no parents would wish that for their daughter. This is why I can not let you be with Raghav." She said determined.
"Raghav... He makes me happy Ai. And this sindoor." She said looking at it lovingly.
"Belongs to me. not paki. Because me and Raghav... Decided this in front of God, but my own mom does not want to accept my happiness. You gave everything I was supposed to have to Pakhi. But today you will decide this time what you want. My happiness or Pakhi's?
"Kalpi, Pakhi has every right to be with him. He will learn to accept her. I don't want to see you hurt in the end."
"What right are you talking about? Raghav always loved me. He was forced to marry Pakhi. "She said.
"KALPI! Enough. Paki was not forced to get married. Who do you trust That Raghav who always betrayed you. Shattered your trust and our respect".
Not wanting to look at her mom, she turns her back to her and says "After one year, one year... I will be marrying from here and my groom will be Raghav. You can't stop me."
Grabbing her arms, Kamla turn her around and yell.
"How can you say that? I can't believe that my daughter is talking like this. He said one year and you agreed. How will you wait for him? The relationship you are trying to make has only destruction for you and Pakhi. Forget him kalpi please". She pleaded.
Kalpi signs and look at her mom. she knew what she was going to say will hurt her, but she already made up her mind and she wasn't gonna back down. "How can I forget him? You said relationships are made by heart. Raghav accepted me from his heart so my relation with him is true not Pakhi's". She said then walks out the door, leaving Kamla to think.
Scene2
Raghav marks a day on the calendar. He says "just one year and you will be my bride; you will forget all the pain I've cause you". He said
Pakhi comes and sees him marking the calendar. Out of curiosity she asked "why did you cross the day? Are you waiting for some special day? What will you like for dinner? I have learned so many dishes from the net". She said happily.
Raghav looks at her and says "don't make anything for me. This is the last time I will tell you; I don't need anything from you. Just stay out of my way." He said coldly. He was about to go when Pakhi grab his hand.
"Just have a coffee, please". She said
"No I don't want it". he said before leaving.
Pakhi watches him leave with a sad look then she says to herself "don't worry Pakhi, cheer up just follow as Kamla maa said. I will win his heart someday".
Scene3
Kamla starts packing her clothes not really paying attention. She couldn't stop thinking about Pakhi and kalpi circumstances. She knew that paki is on the right track, but kalpi is not. She just didn't know how to get her back on the right track. Oh god, please show me the way. I am again stuck in a place where both of my daughters have the same thing for happiness. Show me some way. I heard that you fulfill everyone's wishes. Please give me an answer and show me the right path. She thought while crying.
When she heard someone coming she quickly wipe her tears away and continue packing. Vitthal sees Kamla worried face. He walks to her and ask her what she's thinking about.
"Nothing I'm just packing".
"Really... you can't even lie. Why are you packing my clothes with yours?" he said
He smiles at her and put both of his hands on her shoulder then he says "I know what you are thinking. You are worried about kalpi. Just go and pray for her". He said while grabbing her hand.
"Come, let's go to sleep. I'm sure you're tiered".
Scene4
The next day, Gauri receives a package from paki. She opened it and sees a picture with paki and Raghav on their wedding day. Rage was written on her face. She walks to kalpi and slapped her. Then she showed her the picture and says "you don't win love by a poster. My Raghav was never in your fate and will never be".
Paki looks at her mother in law; hurt was all you could see in her eyes. She removes her hand from her face and says "why? Why are you doing this to me? Just Give me a chance to prove that I am not like my parents." She pleaded
Gauri bold her fist, then glare at her "a chance?" she said laughing
"Your parents didn't give me a chance when they took my family away from me. When your mother made them put me in an electric bed, I cried, screaming, begging her to stop. But did she?" No!" That's why I will take all my revenge from your parents and you. And I will take my revenge for my husbands' dad". She said looking at the picture then left to get a lighter. When she came back, she light the lighter, and burn the side with paki' face. Paki couldn't do anything; she could only watch as her mother in law burn her wedding pictures.
Scene 5
Kalpi was going to the temple when Raghav stops her. She was surprise to see Raghav after what she said last night.
Flashback
Kalpi was on the balcony, thinking about what she said to Kamla when she saw Raghav coming out of his car. He looks at her and smile, making Kalpi's' heartbeat. She smiles at him and ran to him. They stared at each other romantically and Raghav says "kalpi, I couldn't sleep. All I could think about was you. I wanted to know, how you feel about my decision. I wouldn't live with myself if I forced this upon you". He said turning away from her.
Kalpi turn his face around and look at him lovingly. "You would never force me to do something I didn't want to do. I didn't say anything because I was just surprise. I...I love you Raghav". She said shyly
"I love you to kalpi". He said
He was about to kiss her when she ran away. Then the song Tum hi ho started playing.
Tere Bina Kya Vajood Mera
Raghav ran after kalpi. He saw her by the tree hiding and smiles.
Tujhse Juda Agar Ho Jayenge
He snuck behind her and put both hands on each side of the tree, so she won't escape.
Tho Khud Se Hi Ho Jayenge Juda
Smirking he put his forehead on hers. And they had a staring contest. Just when he was about to touch her face, she ducks and ran away from him.
Kyun Ki Tum Hi Ho
Ab Tum Hi Ho
He laughs and ran after her. Then he grabs her hand.
Zindagi Ab Tum Hi Ho
And pull her to his chest hugging her from behind.
Chain Bhi Mera Dard Bhi
His hand that was on her stomach was working its way up to her shoulder while whispering something to her ears, making her shiver. Then he turned her around
Meri Aashiqui Ab Tum Hi Ho
And kiss her. Her hands found its way around his neck while his wrapped around her body, pulling her closer. They kissed for a while, until kalpi pulled away to breath. They stared at each other and Raghav smiles.
"So will you wait for me, one year kalpi?" he said making her nod her head. Just when he was about to say something she says "I will wait for you, but you will have to promise me something". She said hesitating a little bit.
Seeing her worried face Raghav asks her "what is it?"
She grabs his hand and says "I want you to promise me that you won't see me for a year, until you know I'm the only one in your heart". She said
Raghav remove his hand from hers then says "how can you expect me to do that."
"I know, this will be hard, but please Raghav. Do this for me". She said almost in tears.
"I don't know if I can stay away from you, that long kalpi." He said then signs
"But if that's what you want then I'll do it." He said while touching her cheeks. She smiles at him and says "thank you Raghav". Then she hugs him.
On the way back, both of them were silent. Neither of them could utter a word. When she reached the chow she said good bye to him then enters her home. While Raghav stayed outside by his car tense.
To be continue...
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