Mini, sunyy... U guys have valid points... Due to my hectic schedule... I shall try to update as often as I can... No promises. To be honest I have forgotten the other stories or the characterisation. The ones I can recollect are destiny and hate me... So I shall only focus on these... Because at present I don't have the time to read up on previous chapters of the other ffs.
Chapter 8
Ayaan looks on as Neetu, Simran and Kamla maa share a conspiratorial look before Kamla maa sn Kalpi head off. "Hmm..." He mutters to himself as he rubs his chin... Looking at Kalpi walk away, he thinks, "so she is the reason why mum dragged to the temple this early in the morning."
Simran smiles to herself as she watches her son stare after Kalpi, says, "she is beautiful, isn't she." Nodding slightly in agreement, Ayaan says, "very beautiful." He turns to his mother, grab holds of her hands in his, smiles and says passionately, "I will do whatever you want." Enveloping his mother into a bear hug, he looks at Neetu and says cheekily, "so when is the engagement?"
Relief pours into Neetu as she gaily replies, "soon beta. Soon," then hesitantly adds, "don't you want to know anything..." Ayaan interrupts Neetu replying, "no aunty. I trust you."
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Kalpi watches with puffy red rimmed eyes her mother welcoming Ayaan and his mother into their home. Her heart aching as she senses her defeat... Deep down worried about Ragav.
Ayaan takes one look at Kalpi and says teasingly, "did you spend all night crying because I was to come or because you thought I might not." Kalpi, VIthal and Kamla's stare at him in disbelief. Kamla maa quickly says, "no no beta. Nothing like that. Earlier we were grinding chillis into chilli powder... Unfortunately some powder got into Kalpi's eyes." "Ayaan," his mother scolds with a smile, "you are being rude." Turns to Kalpi and asks, "Kalpi beta does it still burn?"
Clearing her voice, Kalpi says, her voice Reflecting her sorrow, "no aunty. I am fine." Simran gives a polite smile and quickly looks to Kamla... Wanting to avoid meeting Kalpi's gaze.
Several moments later, Vithal asks, "Ayaan beta, would you like to speak to Kalpi privately." Ayaan smiles, his gaze lingers on Kalpi... Who is sitting as still as a statue... Silently praying... Bappa please make him say no... Ayaan turns to Vithal and replies, "no uncle. I know everything I need to know" then turns to look at Kalpi and adds, "unless of course Kalpi would like to talk to me in private." Kalpi quickly shakes her head in negation... Silently crying out... No..no... I have nothing to say or ask. I don't want to know anything about you.
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Ayaan walks into Ragav's home with an air of excitement. He walks straight in, not caring for formality as he calls out for Neetu and Ragav. Neetu walks out from the kitchen, towards him, says, "congratulations beta." Grinning Ayaan hugs her, replying, "thank you aunty." Then yells, "I am in love." Neetu experiences a sense of guilt mixed with pain as she hears the words. With a sadness in her eyes she gives Ayaan a polite smile.
Hearing the ruckus downstairs... Ragav, Pakhi and Sammy rush down... Grinning as Ayaan yells that he is in love. Ragav chuckles and calls out, "wow that was quick. You have been here just over a week and you are already in love."
Laughing Ayaan walks up to Ragav, saying, "I am not only in love, buddy. I am getting engaged soon. Here have some," he adds, opening the mithai box. Ragav slaps him on his back as a show of comradery, takes a piece of the sweets offered and asks, "anyone I know." Grinning, his eyes shinning with excitement, Ayaan replies, "yea you do. Kalpana Jhadav."
Hearing her name, Ragav chokes on the sweets... In the midst of coughing and sputtering... Tears fall as his heart breaks into tiny pieces. Ayaan pats him on the back, filled with concern, asking, "you okay buddy." Ragav glances warningly to Pakhi and Sammy and shakes his head... Silently telling them to not say anything.
Straightening up, Ragav says, "yea I am." Ayaan looks at him in surprise, says, "tears." Ragav forces himself to contain his emotions, grins and says, "the damn chocking... Side effect... So the girl to win your heart is none other than our Kalpi... Kalpana Jhadav." With a grin ayaan says, "yeah... My heart beats for Kalpana Jhadav."
Hiding his breaking heart as sammy and Pakhi look on speechless, Ragav says, "she is a lovely girl... Known her all my life." Ayaan sobers up slightly and asks, "you never fell in love with her?"
Ignoring his question, Ragav looks towards the entrance and says, "dad's home. Let us share the good news with him."
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After dinner, Ragav walks about in the garden... Trying to understand what just happened... His heart refusing to believe... Wondering what to do... Looking into the sky, he mutters, "how do I get the fathers to agree without resorting to means that Kalpi will frown upon... And now, how the hell am I supposed to get Kalpi released from this engagement without harming her reputation, her father's reputation!... Damn it the pressure must be really intense at her place... Why would she hide it from me."
So engrossed is he in his worries that Ragav does not realise that Kalpi is standing several feet away...silently watching him. He freezes momentarily, when his gaze falls on her. Both silently stare at one another... Neither saying a word... Their eyes doing all the talking.
His eyes... accusing her of betrayal... Telling her that he is hurting. Her eyes... Pleading with him to understand... Telling him that she is hurting too... Asking him... Seeking permission. Unable to see her in so much pain. With a heavy heart, Ragav raises his hand, Palm facing upwards... Answering her silent pleas. With an equally heavy heart, Kalpi removes his necklace... His mark... His claim to her... And places it slowly into his hand. Both stare at one another one last time... Knowing full well that this is goodbye.
Ragav walks silently into the kitchen and gives his mother a crushing hug, tears falling as he whispers brokenly, "mum... Mum..." His pain too intense for him to say anything further. Neetu hugs him back... Tears falling as she holds her heart broken son in her arms.
Edited by angelpureness - 10 years ago
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