Celebration of Fates: RagNa FF, Part-23, Pg-147, 30/07 - Page 70

PART-17(2)

Pacing bare-footed on the large rug under her bed, Sapna eyed her best friend pensively. It was almost 1 A.M., in the night now and Sapna had gotten up only after making sure that Kalpi was in a deep sleep now.It had took some amount of hugging and stroking by Sapna to make Kalpi go into a calm sleep. Otherwise the clash of fresh and old thoughts, emotions going on inside Kalpana would not have let her sleep this night at least. Now that Kalpi was finally asleep, Sapna paced thoughtfully in her own bedroom. Her cell in one hand and the other hand sometimes stroking her chin, Sapna made a decision and tip-toed out of the bedroom. She now stood in the same balcony which had witnessed Kalpana's well of memories, thoughts and complex emotions opening up a few hours ago.

Quickly going through her contact list, Sapna sent a message to one of the persons in that list. "Can I call now?" Shortly after she received a reply "Yes, you can." Sapna stole a quick glance back in the living room. Satisfied that Kalpi in fact was in a deep slumber to miss her on the double bed they shared, Sapna made a call to the same person whom she'd messaged a few seconds ago. Her attention was now completely on this call, "Hello?" Sapna said. She exchanged a few words with the person on the other end. "Yes everything is okay, I am also fine", "Yes Kalpi has slept now, though she was not feeling good before", "I understand and I know, but our worries may soon be over. Kalpi, she told me everything."

There was a long pause as Sapna listened to the eager and excited voice on the other end. "Yes, she poured her feelings and memories out to me tonight; I feel it is a good sign. She did not leave anything out, this 'everything' is the key to Raghav Sir and Kalpi's past and future. I shall have to meet you to tell the whole story. But for the moment Kalpi has taken a step ahead of her past and apprehensions, though she clearly added her mind still rules", "It is a big web of misunderstandings it seems which has kept these two apart all these years. We have to merge Kalpi's mind and heart together to make her accept the accurate picture wholeheartedly without any guilt. She should not feel guilty of letting her heart overpower her mind." There was a short pause this time and Sapna replied "Yes I will tell you what that picture is and yes...Kalpi accepted that she likes Raghav but she is not ready to accept this in front of him yet." Sapna grinned widely as she heard the reaction on the other end to this news and giggled. Soon it was Sapna's turn to listen to what that other person had to say. The concern on her face only replaced by a genuine smile in-between when she heard their new plans, and feelings of the person on the call. "They'd be successful one day, and that day would come very soon" Sapna promised to herself in her mind. It was only after more than half an hour that the call ended. Sapna walked back in her bedroom and seeing Kalpi fast asleep smilingly whispered "Welcome back love, in Kalpi's life."

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It had happened in late afternoon later that day when the shooting was wrapped up earlier than other days. As planned after the wrap-up Kalpi and Sapna had gone for shopping because Kalpi wanted to buy a good dress to wear in the evening party that night. First they'd bought a designer party maxi dress for Kalpi and now were in a shopping mall. All the major brands were housed under one roof here and Kalpi could do the rest of her shopping with ease. Sapna too was excited since it had been days the two friends could go on an outing and she also shopped quite a bit. For a few hours Kalpi had managed to keep Raghav at the back of her mind and forgetting all about him was happily indulged in shopping. She was trying to enjoy the attention from common public at large when they recognized her, though most of them respected Kalpi's space. Saving some youngsters and kids most of the people had been following or watching Kalpi from a distance, only faint murmurs reaching Kalpi's ears. Letting go of all and forgetting Raghav, Kalpi had very gladly given some autographs, clicked some pics along the way. By now she had even learnt to take the compliments of people admiring her and Raghav's pair in a good way. She hadn't realized that for the first time the thought that all this success was partly because of Raghav's name attached to the show never crossed her mind. Taking it all positively for the first time in weeks, Kalpi had started accepting both her own talent's and Raghav's equal contribution towards this fame.

But it seemed the universe was unhappy with this and something happened which brought Raghav back to Kalpi's conscious thoughts with full force. More specifically "someone" happened, when Sapna and Kalpi were about to enter a designer-shoes shop. "Hello Kalpana" a male voice had called out just then and Kalpi's eyes had swung to direction of the voice. Sapna too came to a stand besides Kalpi, curious to know who this person was. She saw a glimpse of hesitation and surprise on Kalpi's face which was soon replaced by genuine smile. "Hello Kunal" Kalpi had replied, shaking hands with the man smilingly now. Recognising the man to be one of her schoolmates and one of Raghav's classmates-cum-close friends, Kalpi was slightly hesitant initially. With much difficulty she'd begun to enjoy the present moment and anything related to Raghav, brought back the complex feelings she felt for Raghav back in action. Still, she was genuinely happy to see an old schoolmate so she ignored the rest and greeted Kunal genuinely.

Kalpi introduced Sapna and Kunal and after initial formal exchanges Kunal asked Kalpi if they had time to have a cup of coffee with him. Kalpi agreed and the trio had moved to a cafe in the mall. "So it seems that you two have finally resolved your differences and erased childish competition. It feels so good to see you and Rags together on my TV screen Kalpana. I am happy for both of you" Kunal said all of a sudden after they had conversed about everything in their present life. Only Raghav's name was not mentioned till now and Kalpi stiffened on hearing his name; she was dreading this. "The man never leaves me even when he is not around" internally sighing Kalpi had given up, preparing herself to see now what is next from fate's side. Outwardly she gave a gentle smile to Kunal saying "yes, kind of. Thank You, but our relation is still very professional". Sapna raised a brow at this and Kalpi ignored it, adding to Kunal "by the way, it is good to talk with you in a very normal way. Otherwise in school your group along with Raghav never left any chance to tease or embarrass me." Kunal had given a small laughter and Kalpi asked "May I know what is so funny or surprising?"

"Nothing" Kunal had said "it's just that all of us-Raghav's friends merely supported him in teasing you. We were there merely to give you a good impression of us being disgusting scarecrows. But we were never allowed to cross our lines or be disrespectful towards you; and what did you say? Both of you share a mere professional relation? I am sorry to say Kalpana but the two of you neither looked real enemies in school nor do you both look purely professional now. In fact RagNa chemistry is famous for being sizzling and hot." Kalpi blushed but since she was thoroughly confused by what Kunal meant, she asked him anyway "what do you mean by- disgusting scarecrows? And why can you not believe we are both mere professionals?"

Kunal's expressions softened and reaching out for Kalpi's hand he squeezed it a little, saying "will you believe me if I share something with you Kalpana? Raghav didn't want you to know this ever, back then in school and I know even now he may not approve. But I think it is about time you should know something else about Raghav; that some of your perceptions about him get cleared. May I continue and would you believe me?" Kalpi nodded her head, indicating to Kunal that she would believe him; she was eager to know what more was Raghav made up of. "Thank You" Kunal said and continued "you know Kalpana, no, can you recollect and analyse something Kalpi? Do you remember exactly how many rich, pampered kids amongst us ever harassed or troubled you? Maybe in initial two-three days yes, you did face some teasings and harassments. But afterwards you will not recollect anyone apart from Raghav and us deliberately teasing you.Do you know why?" Kalpi shook her head in a no. "That was because Raghav had threatened every rich, spoilt brat of your class and school not to trouble you. He'd forbidden them from creating problems for you, or they had to face consequences. It had always helped that Gauri Aunty was one of the trustees of the school and everyone was even more afraid of Singhanias" Kunal said and Kalpi widened her eyes. "What are you saying and Gauri Aunty- Trustee? How? Does that mean..."

"Oh no, you'd gained scholarship on your own merits. Raghav always knew how brilliant you were and how well your scholarship test had gone. He was...weird" Kunal continued and now seemed lost in time, "He fought with you himself, left no chance to embarrass you. Many times, we too joined him because we had a good entertainment. Sorry about that now though." Kunal holded his ears and then had the lost look on his face again "but we always suffered consequences of going overboard in teasing you. So we never crossed the prescribed so-called limits. Raghav never let anyone else trouble you; he always knew how much you were struggling to make your Aai's dreams come true. Maybe it was only the support for his Kamla Maa, but he wanted to make things easier for you. In initial days it was Raghav's threats to the spoilt ones of school which had protected you and later on your own brilliance at everything became your shield. He always kept an eye at you, if you wanted some notes, book any kind of help; you always got it in time somehow, through someone or other. Do you know why? Because Raghav made sure it reached you before you panicked or before you had to make unnecessary requests to someone. If it was possible, it had to be there for you. We could never understand him; he insulted you when he was in front of you. He supported you openly only on a few occasions, helped you in front of you; which I am sure you too had noticed" Kalpana nodded at this. Kunal smiled "but that was very rare, in normal fights which school-mates have; or arguments, etc. he could help you openly in the name of promise to your mothers. But otherwise, he was happy being the only bad person in your life. Maybe no one else had right to be bad for you. He hid his care for you, even after passing out Raghav Singhania's threats were working. I don't know what's it with him and you, but apart from you two, everyone knew that it was not a normal enmity. Not just Raghav, we've witnessed even you fighting for him with others many times. Later on all of us had stopped our analysis of your relation. All of us knew you both cared for each other but not openly. Raghav was senior to you and at an obvious advantage so he used what he had. Not to mention he himself was an intimidating person even in school; and you used your own skills to fight for him when needed. You both were just there with each other when needed, and we thought..." Kunal stopped on seeing a dumbstruck and somewhat teary-eyed Kalpi.

He smiled and said "Anyways, I know Raghav would not have liked me to tell this to you and I still do not understand why. But I think I did the right thing" he paused then sighing added "Please do not underestimate Raghav's care for you, or for that matter your own for him."

"I am sorry if I hurt you Kalpana" Kunal finished and searched for any positive expression on Kalpi's face. She sat there taking in this bolt from the blue, that Raghav did care for her before was known to Kalpi. But to this extent, she had no idea; the information was too much for her to take in and accept. But she did as she searched Kunal's face. Kalpi saw only sincerity in Kunal's expressions; the words had come from a friend who no more wanted his old friend to be misunderstood. Reaching out for Kunal's fingers Kalpi held them and said "Thank You, I... just don't know what to say. But, thanks really." Saying so controlling her emotions hard, Kalpi looked towards Sapna who also looked awestruck "We have to leave" she said. Then turning to Kunal again repeated "I am sorry but I've to go, there is a party tonight so..." Kunal also stood up along with the girls and bid them goodbye. "My pleasure" was all he said and saw Kalpi nodding her head, before she rushed out of the cafe, too overwhelmed with the emotions.

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The party venue resonated with the voices of guests and attendees enjoying the music and food to the fullest. Many of them could be seen sharing a casual dance with drinks in one hand, while some others like Raghav preferred a laid-back indulgence. Raghav had been sitting on the table kept exclusively for him, sipping on to his mocktail. He didn't feel like having hard drinks tonight, all of his senses wanting to feel and see only one intoxication- that of Kalpi. His heart-to-heart talk with Sammy had done nothing to relieve him of his obsessive addiction for Kalpana. In fact now sensing a football match in the grounds of his heart between various feelings and thoughts, Raghav was even more anxious to see Kalpi tonight. He himself didn't know why, but he just wanted to see her. This might be the actual first party after many years that Raghav and Kalpi would attend together. His heart was jumping to see how Kalpana was looking tonight, and he so wanted to just enjoy with her. "But is it the only reason?" Raghav had asked himself; "maybe not" his mind answered. Raghav knew very well that with the slow emergence of new realisations within him, his promise & need to be always close to Kalpana had started acquiring a new meaning.

His punishment to Kalpi for throwing him out of her life that too after insulting him, without giving any chance to the trust between them was no more just that. That punishment had turned into his own need, a need for his life; something which he admitted to Sammy. Yes Kalpi had become a reason for his life, for his days and nights. His days started with new plans for Kalpi and ended with thoughts of her. To keep Kalpana's body as close to him as possible to make her admit one day that she does like his touch; that she had lied always was not an obsession anymore. Raghav had returned to where this whole story had started, to liking and admitting that he liked Kalpi's closeness to himself. He wanted to see trust for himself in those doe-shaped eyes, not a desire to push him away or guilt and resentment. "God please make me see that just once" he'd pray at times. "But if Kalpi was his life then does that mean he really loved her? Hearing from Sammy and feeling are two different things.If love is life, can making someone else his life be equal to love? Maybe I am very close to love, love for her" Raghav concluded and sat back waiting for Kalpi when his eyes found her, at the entrance of hall.

Kalpi was a nervous wreck since evening, if her already disturbed pool of emotions was not enough Kunal had some more pebbles in those waters. The more she had tried to go away from Raghav the more fate pushed her in his direction. Just one promise and Raghav's determination to fulfill it, sometimes she wondered if it was really fate, or Raghav or her own self which was doing this all. It was to be their first party together after years. After her outburst in night, Kalpi had managed to calm down her beating heart, so that she doesn't get affected by Raghav. But the revelations made by Kunal had her heart jerking back in action once again with full force. She knew tonight it would be difficult for her mind to rule her heart, when she was all the more aware of Raghav, closer to his real self. On top of it all Kalpi didn't know what had come into her best friend. Sapna had made Kalpi choose a very revealing dress which she was not comfortable wearing in front of Raghav. After she left modeling, any role including this one never required her to reveal much. Her heart was beating loudly to think of Raghav's reaction when he saw her in this. "As it is he never leaves any chance to touch me. What if he touches me? I'll be gone" Kalpi thought as she entered the party and her eyes met Raghav's. He was looking at her only. The atmosphere was already adrift with the sounds of "Tum Hi Ho", a romantic song which was only adding on to the feelings of Raghav and Kalpi.

(Even though the listening of this song is optional, but to get the feel if you want to, then please do listen. Adding its video.)

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umqb9KENgmk[/YOUTUBE]

Slowly Raghav's eyes had roved all over Kalpi, taking in her appearance and Kalpi felt a tinge of heat in her cheeks. Wearing a halter neck, backless and deep neck white-colour gown with waist-cut Kalpana was looking both stunning and sexy. The way Kalpi looked tonight made Raghav realize that it would be hard for him tonight not to break his promise and keep his hands off her. The silver stilletoes and red lipstick Kalpi wore only accentuated her beauty; and her doe-shaped eyes were highlighted in just the right way. Her wavy slightly held-up hairstyle hardly hid Kalpi's sexy bare back, which was revealed to him when Kalpi was whisked away by some of their colleagues. Raghav's hold on his half-filled glass tightened even as Kalpi remained fully conscious of Raghav's fixed gaze on her. It was as if he was mesmerised by her, his eyes were saying a lot of things and Kalpi couldn't bring herself to look into those eyes, or go close to Raghav to read into them.

She got busy giving solo interviews to some media persons, and chatting with her colleagues. But Raghav's eyes never left her; it was only after Kalpi finished with the interviews that Raghav got up. Kalpi was conversing with the lady who played her on-screen mother, trying to avoid Raghav when she felt a tap on right shoulder."Hi" Raghav said as Kalpi turned and Raghav saw slight nervousness in her eyes. Kalpi murmured a faint "Hi" and waited for what Raghav was upto now. Raghav smiled and said "Come, let's celebrate" pulling Kalpi to the dance floor where the other cast and team-members were dancing away. All of them danced in a small group and Raghav didn't touch Kalpi, merely touching her hands. They could hear requests to change the song to a dance number but Raghav-Kalpi didn't care. Somehow the song was feeling very nice to their hearts. In the sound of music when lips were silent, it was their eyes and hearts which did the talking. Both their gazes didn't leave each other, searching for some answers in the other person's eyes. "How are you?" Raghav's eyes asked; "I am fine, how are you?" Kalpi's eyes replied. His eyes smiled, a sign of hesitation in them "I am...fine." Kalpi: "You don't seem so"

Raghav: "You don't seem so too" and this time her eyes were silent. Raghav: "You still seem to be recollecting that day" (the day eight years ago); Kalpi: "Hmm, maybe."

Raghav: "I cannot forget it ever too", Kalpi, looking messed up and confused: "Really?" Raghav smiled, his eyes asking in a pleading manner "Won't you ever? Can't you?" (Can you not ever trust me or my innocence?). Kalpi: "I don't know, maybe. But I want to". Raghav: "Then why don't you or you don't want to?"; Kalpi, her eyes tearing up now "it is suffocating, please don't do this more to me. I, I can't answer you. But my life has been revolving around you." Raghav gave a small laugh and pulled Kalpi a little closer "mine too", "what am I to you?" Kalpi: "Nothing yet everything, or maybe everything but nothing. You are no one yet you are someone to my heart. " This time Raghav's eyes shone with teasing smile "Confused and liar." Kalpi: "Jerk, and what are you?" Raghav: "In better position than you and, on my way" (to realizing the truth between them.) Kalpi angrily moved her face away from Raghav and he came close to her ears, whispering "you're looking gorgeous and...sexy. In fact sexier when you are angry." Startled to feel his breath on her neck Kalpi stiffened and looked in Raghav's eyes, to read one more question in his eyes. Raghav: "Do you?" (Do you love me), Kalpi: "what? DO YOU?" Raghav: "Maybe, YES!" Kalpi chuckled, her eyes saying "Maybe! I don't even have that maybe yet. But...I may, soon" and with that she lowered her eyes. Pulling herself away from him and dance floor because he was affecting her too much, Kalpi tried to stay away from Raghav. Both planned to spend rest of the evening only stealing occasional glances at each other as the music now changed to some dance numbers. They probably would have remained like this, separate, had it not been for some media persons. They took Raghav-Kalpi's joint interview and then one of them made a request which made both Raghav and Kalpana's hearts jump; Kalpi's was nervous and Raghav's was excited.

"Sir, Ma'am, your chemistry has a major contribution in the success of the show. To see both of you standing far away from each other in the success party is not fair for your viewers and us. Will we not get to see a glimpse of that famous RagNa chemistry? Sir?" the reporter said, and turned to Mr.Roy for approval as others too joined in chorus. "Okay-okay, fine; I think it is only fair Raghav Sir and Kalpana if together RagNa are a part of this success party. Why don't you dance on the same song which had first given us a glimpse of your awesome magic- Jaanam Dekh Lo?" Mr.Roy told Raghav-Kalpana and Kalpi gulped nervously. She looked towards Raghav and found him giving her a teasing smile. "Sure Sir; why not?" said Raghav, "you don't have any objection right?" he asked Kalpi. Kalpi could only shake her head in a no, and soon she found herself pulled to the dance floor as the song changed to "Jaanam Dekh Lo". As Raghav held Kalpi's hands on the dance floor he murmured "you're afraid of me." "I am not" Kalpi shot back, not ready to lose from him. He smirked and said "perfect, then I have the permission" and took Kalpi in his arms.

PLEASE DO LISTEN TO THIS SONG.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Y8xEfyXTs[/YOUTUBE]

Movie : Veer Zaara
Song : Main Yahaan Hoon

Darling, look around; the distance between us is dispelled.

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan..

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here!

Kalpi's breath stuck in her throat when she felt Raghav's warm hands touching her bare back, as they passed through her bare waist. His other hand held her one hand firmly as she hesitatingly kept the other one on Raghav's shoulder. Pulling her body closer to himself, Raghav effectively moved themselves in small circles as Kalpi tried to calm her wildly beating heart.

(Jaanam, dekh lo, mit gayi dooriyaan

Darling, look around; the distance between us is dispelled.

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan) -2

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here!

His eyes talked with hers, passing on the message the lyrics of the song carried. The language of his eyes told her that the distances between their hearts, have started decreasing. As he tried to convey to Kalpi that her heart has given a beautiful corner to him now; that liking for himself is not far away from Kalpi's heart, Raghav let their bodies effectively sway to the tunes of the song.

Kaisi, sarhadein, kaisi majbooriyaan

What borders are there now? What obstacles?

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here.

His hand still touched Kalpi's bare back and pressed her even closer to him to convey to her that he has the right- to be near to her, to touch her, to be close to her heart; that he'll always be with her, near her and inside her.

In the music in-between, Raghav plucked some roses of different colours used for decoration, offering to Kalpi one by one. It was a white colour rose first which Kalpi took with some attitude, then a yellow rose which was also accepted by her though this time with a smile. Last one was a red rose which Raghav extended his hand to give it to Kalpi, and Kalpi widened her eyes; then teasing her Raghav kept it inside the pocket of his jacket.

Tum chhupa na sakogi main woh raaz hoon

I'm the secret that you can't hide;

Raghav held Kalpi's hand and turned her back towards him.Brushing his hands across Kalpi's bare arms he held both her hands. Even as Raghav nuzzled in Kalpi's hair he raised both their arms, criss-crossing them across Kalpi's chest.

Tum bhoola na sakogi woh andaaz hoon

I'm the impulse that you can't forget.

Kalpi freed herself and started walking ahead but Raghav held her hands from behind and with one swift motion she was back in his arms. This time she faced him and Raghav held her from her waist and back, his hands discreetly caressing her bare skin.

Goonjta hoon jo dil mein toh hairaan ho kyun

When I echo in your heart, why are you surprised?

He turned Kalpi in his arms once again, his one hand holding Kalpi's hand in front of her. As they both swayed to the beats, Raghav's other hand held Kalpi's right hand.He brought their both right hands first in front of Kalpi's heart and then stretched them towards their right side in the air repeatedly, along with the music.

Main tumhaare hi dil ki toh awaaz hoon

I'm your heart's very voice

Making distance between themselves they held each other with only one hand now, face to face with each other as Raghav's eyes echoed hidden meaning in the lines of the song. His eyes looking first to her heart then her eyes to convey his feelings, which matched the lines of the song.Raghav's heart tried to communicate with Kalpi's heart and Kalpi let her heart notice how handsome Raghav was looking in his black shirt, blue jeans and cream-clour jacket.

Sun sako, toh suno, dhadkanon ki zabaan

If you can hear it, then listen to the language of your heartbeat.

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here.

Kaisi, sarhadein, kaisi majbooriyaan

What borders are there now? What obstacles?

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here.

They were again in a couple-dance position, and moved in circles along with the music as Raghav's one hand brushed against Kalpi's waist; and other touched her ear gently. Her hands were again on Raghav's shoulders.

With the intermittent music both felt the need of some space. Raghav-Kalpi both understanding took an excuse, breaking their dance in front of the party gathering. Separating, they both thanked everyone before Kalpi tried to hide herself amongst other guests. Raghav's touches fresh again in her heart, body and soul; Kalpi remembered all the times Raghav had touched her and her body had responded. Letting out a loud sigh, she saw the backyard behind the hall. All the guests were inside the hall and Kalpi went out in the backyard feeling the need of some fresh air.The same song still reverberated the atmosphere, the loudspeakers bringing its sound to Kalpi's heart. She was standing with her eyes gazing the stars, beside a tree when she felt someone pulling her hand.

Main hi main ab tumhaare khayaalon mein hoon

Now I and only I occupy your thoughts;

It was Raghav who pulled Kalpi behind the tree and kept his hands on both sides of her waist, watching Kalpi gasp. She remembered the moment eight years ago when they were in a similar position and Raghav had given his kiss of promise to her. On feeling Raghav moving his hands up and caressing her skin Kalpi closed her eyes, as he pulled her close to himself and placed a kiss on the sides of her head.

Main jawaabon mein hoon, main sawaalon mein hoon

I'm in the answers you receive and the questions you ask.

He placed two butterfly kisses on her lips and the sides of her neck, telling Kalpi that like he thinks only about her, Kalpi too thinks only and only about him.

Main tumhaare har ek khwaab mein hoon basa

I'm at the center of every one of your dreams;

He put his hand in Kalpi's hair, feeling the softness of her silky hair.Their both foreheads were now touching and Raghav gently rubbed their noses.

Main tumhaari nazar ke ujaalon mein hoon

I'm the light that shines from your eyes.

Raghav kissed both eyes of Kalpi and she felt a peace inside her which made her relax against Raghav, as she held on to his arms.

Dekhti, ho mujhe, dekhti ho jahaan

Wherever you look, you see me;

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here.

Jaanam, dekh lo, mit gayi dooriyaan

Darling, look around; the distance between us is dispelled.

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here!

Kaisi sarhadein, kaisi majbooriyaan

What borders are there now? What obstacles?

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here.

Main yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan hoon, yahaan

When the kiss broke, Kalpi was breathing hard, the effect of their intimacy and her own jumping feelings for Raghav, ready to leap out with her each breath. She hugged Raghav tightly and smiling Raghav hugged her back, the peace instantly making its way inside him. It was moments before Kalpi realised what she was doing and jerking back she broke the hug. This time when Raghav saw in her eyes, he didn't saw hatred or disliking for himself; instead it was a hard fight within her, a confusion, the slight readiness to accept his true effect on her & her emotions, there was surrender to him and then there was a Big No still, which stopped her to accept her defeat.

Unable to accept the control and right her soul had given to Raghav, the recognition of his innocence for which her mind still hoped for some express proof and acceptance of her defeat in front of him, she ran back in the hall.Making her way quickly out of the venue, avoiding each and everyone she ran back to the confines of her own car which she'd recently bought and to her home. She hoped to have some relief from these feelings, but she couldn't just like Raghav remained awake one more night in his home. He felt like an idiot for breaking his promise, "well almost" and for the second time in his life, Raghav Singhania said "sorry" to someone; to the same person for whom he'd first and last time used this word. It was way past midnight when Kalpi received a message from Raghav with just one word "SORRY" and a sad smiley.

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction using characters from the show "Ek Mutthi Aasmaan" on "Zee TV". The characters are owned by creators and owners of the show.

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