JJ TS: Waiting For you Chapter3 part 2 on pg 28 updtd on 2/02 - Page 17

A lonely soul was sitting in the porch starring at the glistening midnight sky. The vast, seemingly empty, space was filled with glittering, diamond-like stars..Each twinkling star seemed to be in it's proper place, filling empty spaces. Shadowy, ribbon-like clouds were flowing around the full moon. Each crater on it's bright face was visible. The moon, the stars, the streaming clouds, everything glowed with it's own ominous light. But still there was a void in the solitary lady's heart. Thought she was surrounded by so many loving people but still not having a partner to share one's sorrows was quite painful for the relict. She drifted into the her horrible past once again.

FLASHBACK

Though, her alliance was fixed with a really good family but how could Jodha let them marry her to someone else than Jalal? Afterall she was the favorite in her family, so after a lot of ifs, whats and nos; Jodha finally managed to persuade her family about Jalal. Jalal, having a playboy impression in the college since years, the girl's family was initially reluctant to initiate a relationship with the family and moreover they were Muslims, which was a bigger problem for the typical Rajput family. Jodha was staying in Indore away from her family which resided in Chennai. She was the ladli of her house. Being the youngest was a great advantage for her. Her two elder brothers and her father always protected her from the selfish world. But her mother always scolded her for becoming a spoilt girl. Neither did se like cooking, nor did she do any house hold chores. "How will you manage the house after you are married?"was the prime dialogue of her mother But she was always saved by her father, "Seekh legi Jodha.. where is she running away?" and ending the discussion with a father daughter hug.

Jalal and his lady love were leading a peaceful love life. Though, they weren't married but their families knew about them being in love. They too agreed for this relation. It was a month before their marriage when she was going to Jalal's home to give him a surprise visit before she goes back to Chennai. After 6 whole months Jalal was back from USA. She stepped out of her apartment when she had a phone call. The gorgeous lady and Anita were best of friends, but Anita always despised her because she snatched the most precious thing of her life, Jalal.

"Hello!... "

"Don't marry him. You are doing a huge mistake"

"Sorry but who are you?"

"Take me as your well wisher."

"I didn't get you. Please tell me your name."

"Shargun."

"Shargun?You mean Anita's sister right?"

"Yes. Jalal doesn't love you. He loves Anita.He lusts you. He is with you for your body."

"What nonsense shargun. I don't believe you."

"I knew it. You may go and check him right now. He is with Anita."

"I will prove you wrong. He loves me. Only me."

"Ok. You don't believe me right?There's a courier of your name which I've sent it. You'll receive it soon. Please check it when you are alone."

"Ok." Then she furiously cut the phone call.

As soon as she cut it, she received a courier of her name. She flipped it to look who the sender was but no avail. She got an SMS which stated that the courier was hers and sent by shargun. She opened it and was scandalized. There were more than 10 pictures of Jalal with Anita, along with the dates written. Both dancing together in a bar, kissing, hugging, and many more of their intimate pictures. And it was the date when Jalal said he was in the US. Jodha felt cheated. Jalal was playing so unsavoury games on her. Still, somewhere in her heart she wanted to trust him, whom she adored unconditionally. She gave him a chance and wiped the pearl drops from her eyes and went to Jalal's home. The huge metallic door was already open. The alluring lady entered in.

"Jalal!" She yelled.

No response. Once again she called him out but still no response.

She flinged her clutch on the settee and headed towards the first floor, his bedroom. She reached there and found the room door slightly open. She pushed it a bit more to get the view inside. And what she saw was heinous. Anita and hugging Jalal tightly. That's all she could bear. She ran away from there as fast as she could. Jalal too saw her running and he too ran behind her. "jo." He yelled, but she ran, ran and ran. She sat in the cab and headed towards the airport. Whereas Jalal took the car keys and headed towards her home. Not knowing that he wouldn't get to meet her again. Jalal reached her home, rang the bell. But how would she come when she was already gone?

FLASHBACK OVER.

That was all. She again wiped the tears droplets that landed on her pink cheeks. How much her life had changed just in three years! First, she lost her Jalal and on top of that, She no more had her family with her! All of them passed away on the way to Indore in a plane crash. And not even in 5 months, her husband,Arvind Mehra, employee in Google, whom she didn't love but liked a lot, died in a car crash. Now she only had Shohaib and Rashi, who were KHUDA KE BANDE(people of god) for her, who helped her come out of that trauma. The more she tried to erase Jalal out of her mind, the more he entered her mind. Moreover she was pregnant, probably will have to be a single mother. It was 4 months that Arvind had passed, she thought that whoever came into her life, she lost him. That was the reason why she didn't let Rashi and Shohaib get too much involved into her personal life. She was too afraid about losing her unborn baby as well. There were so many insecurities in her life, but still she managed to survive. Only she knew how she survived.

NEXT MORNING

Jalal woke up with the hope that he would get to meet Jodha in the meeting, when her boss would introduce her as the senior architect. And if she doesn't, then Jalal himself would request to meet the team. The preoccupied man went to take quick bath, not wanting to be late the the first meeting after 3 years... Primped on a Formal Black shirt,with a Grey over coat following a check-print tie and Grey pants, the attractive man stepped in his Luxurious Black Mercedes. Checking his iPhone S6 the last time before the car finally halted near the head office, the dashing young man stepped out, catching every single person's attention. One of the top employees escorted him in the meeting room.

The exhausted man stepped in his house. But not wanting to wait even a moment, he instantly dialed Ranveer.

"Ranveer, I want you to search for Jodha Mehra. And give me the information as soon as possible."

"ok Jalal." Uttered the personnel, and hung up.

After a good time, Ranveer finally called up the impatient man.

"Yes Ranveer, speak up."

"Ya, Jodha Mehra, previously,Jodha Rajput, married to Arvind Mehra,a employee in Google, last year. Jodha is a popular face in the modeling world, and is in this line, since last 2 years. She has won numerous awards here as well. And the other stuff is whatever I told you previously."

Jalal was shocked. He remembered her telling him,"No, Jalal... Modelling is not my cup of tea..There's nothing called privacy in that line.Your life becomes an open book. I won't go into this line any day." But now she was a famous one? How? He came out of his reverie when Ranveer yelled.

"Ok.Thanks for this."and hung up.

Removing the yellow leaves, the beautiful lady moved the water pipe towards the huge Neem tree pouring the water in the soil. Always fond of gardening, the nature lover girl had a huge Garden in her backyard, large enough for almost 50 people to stand easily. She planted almost all of her favorite plants. Humming a lovely tune, she continued with her watering business whien she heard the door bell ring.

"Coming" answered she. But instead, Reva, went ahead to open the door.

"There's someone Jodha." The girl almost the age of Jodha yelled.

"I know that idiot,but who's it?" asked Jodha while chuckling.

"Your friend."

"My friend?"the confused girl darted another question as in these two years there was barely someone who visited her. Not getting any reply, Jodha threw the pipe aside , turned off the tap and headed inside.

Jalal entered in. The house was prettily decorated. A not too big drawing room painted with blue and tinge of golden on one of the walls, and the other walls were painted in a crme white color. A LCD was attached to the opposite wall of the blue one. And one of Jodha's beautiful pictures was hung on the blue wall. There was a decorative piece on the side table which gave a look of elegance to the room. Two sofas were place in a L-shaped manner. There was the dining room joined to it,with a dining able,enough for 6 people to sit, placed. There was a splash a strawberry pink color on the walls. It was sophisticated one with homely feeling everywhere.

"Please sit." muttered Reva.

As soon as she opened the sliding door, she froze on her spot.

"you?" the appalled lady wanted to scream, but to her luck, her voice didn't support her.

"H..Hi Jo" greeted the guest.

"Jodha.. My name is Jodha Mehra. Not Jo." The agitated girl retorted.

"By the way why are you here? I don't have anything to give you." She added in a very calm voice which scared Jalal. Earlier,when Jodha would be angry, she would scream in her loudest voice,but right now, she was so calm that he couldn't imagine what's going in the devilish mind.

"I...I want to talk to you."jalal spoke gathering all his strength.

Jodha just rolled her eyes and turned her face to the other side. "What is left to talk now?"

"Please, just once."pleaded he.

"ok Speak up fast. I don't have much time." And both head towards a lonely place, that was the garden.

The guilty person was about to open his mouth, when the listeners phone buzzed.

"Hello,Jodha Mehra here." Greeted Jodha.

"I'm Manish Chopra. The Fashion Designer."the other person voiced. Being the best fashion designer, Jodha always wanted to work with him, atleast once. She was so elated to know that the person was none other than such a famous personality.

"Good Morning sir!" said the lady while checking the watch, assuring herself that it was still morning.

"So, Miss Jodha, I went through your profile, and I think you are perfectly fit for the position of show stopper in Asia Fashion Show, which is to be held this time in Indore."

"Thank..Thankyou sir! Jodha was so overwhelmed. She was too elated. Finally,her wish of appearing in the Asia Fashion Show was coming true.. She thanked God for all this. Jalal was silently watching the dainty figure in front of him. Though,he didn't listen to the convo,but by her expressions, he could make out that something good has happened. Probably, it would be the right time to talk.

After she cut the call, she was about to enter in but stopped by Jalal's voice.

"Can we talk now." Jodha noticed him waiting for her to nod.

She sighed and sat in front of him.

"Speak up."she stated.

"What made you,go away from me?" he put forth his question directly.

"You know why. And if you don't then keep it the way it is. Don't dig in." she ordered.

"I want he answer. WHY?" he rose his voice slightly.

Jodha without speaking a word,went in and bought a packet with her.

"Here. This is the reason why I left you."

The puzzled man took the brown packet from her hand and opened it. Looking at the pictures,he was highly enraged.

"Who sent you these?" asked he.

"Why does that matter to you?" retorted she.

" It matters Jodha.. It matters..Whoever sent you these wanted us to separate that why he did all this.. TELL ME YOU SENT YOU THESE" he roared.

"A..Anita."the terrified lady uttered in a barely audible voice.

"And you believed her??? How could you Jo? Didn't you trust me this much?"

"It wasn't me Jodha! It wasn't me.. I was framed. These pictures are morphed. Its not me in these.!" Jalal revealed.

That was all. Jodha broke down hugging him tightly. She knew that it wasn't him long back. She just wanted to hear this line. She had confirmed that it wasn't him,three years back itself.

"I know it."she uttered between her sobs.

"Then why did you leave me?"

"I didn't leave you Jalal. I was just emotional watching you hugging that girl. I was coming back to Indore that day for a month. When I collected myself back,and called you up, your phone was switched off. I tried a lot to reach to you but I couldn't. Then I called Ranveer. He told me that you were with him that night and you are in the US now. When I asked him for your phone no.,he denied, telling me that you don't want to talk to anyone. Then gradually I lost hopes of meeting you again."

"I am sorry.." he apologized. And hugged her tightly as if there's no tomorrow.

"Then what was your marriage and all that stuff..?"he added.

She explained him in detail how she and arvind married due to parental pressure, how she lost her parents, how she lost her husband but couldn't complete as it was too much for her.

"Where were you Jalal...? I need you so much.. I wanted you to support me through all these days, to take care of me, to assure me that everything will be fine, but you never came. I wanted to have you by my side when I came to know that I will have to be a single mother. Everything was so painful Jalal."

"I'm so sorry Jo... I wasn't there with you when you needed me the most... But now I won't let you go anywhere away from me. Not even for a moment.."

He kneeled down so to come up to the level of her tummy. "And this little princess, now you have your Abbujaan with you so don't trouble your Ammijaan too much."and lightly kissed her tummy.

Jodha hugged Jalal as tightly as she could and smiled. She had got her life back,back after 3 years. After a lot of struggles, misunderstandings, the love birds reunited till eternity.