PART-35
Sapna eyed her best friend with interest. It was amusing for her to see a complete turnover in Kalpi. Just a few days ago she had a hard time in convincing Kalpi of Raghav's innocence; to make her realize that she should give a second chance to her trust on her childhood idol. If before Kalpana Jadhav wanted to push Raghav Singhania away from her life; then now there were no signs of the existence of that Kalpana.
Now Kalpana Jadhav was ready to do anything to keep Raghav close to her and in her life. Sighing Sapna cleared her throat, trying to gain some attention of her friend who was pacing to and fro in her living room.
Kalpi looked at Sapna with narrowed and angry eyes, "What?" she said. "You've been no help at all. I thought you would give me some suggestions on how to win back Raghav. How to seduce him? How to succeed in the Melt Raghav Mission'? But you, you have left everything on me. I am only a source of amusement for you right now" Kalpi huffed, puffed and crossed her arms as she finally came to a standstill in front of Sapna.
"Oh honey, I am willing to be your helping hand in Melt Raghav Mission'; provided you allow me to seduce Raghav Singhania myself" Sapna chuckled to herself, allowing herself to fantasize about the hot man Raghav was. "Friend or not, how can a girl in her right mind not like or crush over Raghav Singhania?" Sapna thought dreamily. But she was forced to come out of her dreamland when Kalpi hit her with a cushion.
"You Sappy baby of all the girls in the world are not allowed to even attempt fantasizing about him" Kalpi said with a smirk. "So snap out of it and help me get MY MAN, okay?" she finished possessively, at last claiming Raghav to be hers; and only hers. Sapna smiled while rubbing her head in fake hurt, "Ouch Kalpi you are too mean. Raghav Singhania is yours, I was just taking a chance to dream" saying so she pouted and Kalpi glared at her, making Sapna chuckle.
"Okay, okay. I will try. But to help you, I still have to think about him" Sapna teased Kalpi; and Kalpi turned away in frustration.
Soon her best friend's hands were on her shoulder. Sapna made her turn, "Look Kalpi, no one but only you can help you get your Raghav back. It is you who knows him best and whom he values the most. If anyone can melt Raghav Singhania it can be only and only Kalpana Jadhav; no Sapna, no Sammy"; "Besides, remember when Raghav was after making you feel his hidden love? He did not take anyone else's help for the ideas. He followed his heart, because he knew somewhere that both your hearts are one. This time it is your turn; show him Kalpi, remind him that you both are incomplete without each other. Two halves of the same soul, soul-mates life-partners, best friends, you both are each other's everything. I will always be besides you Kalpi, to help you solve riddles which you cannot solve on your own. I will always support you in each part of this mission, be your accomplice; me and Sammy both. But right now, I can only help you in one thing"; "That this change in Raghav had come after that controversy over your and his kiss. Maybe after that Raghav is afraid of something. Because the way he defended your honour, I cannot believe that Raghav does not care for you. He does Kalpi, Raghav cares for you, maybe more than you and I can imagine. It is you who can make the obstacles and fears between you both go away. Go Kalpi, go; reclaim your love; and this time make him yours completely."
Sapna finished her long monologue hoping it would somewhere help her best friend. She truly wanted to see a happy Kalpi; and she knew that only Raghav Singhania was the smile on Kalpana Jadhav's lips. She looked at Kalpi with a silent question in her eyes, wanting to know if Kalpi had understood. She got a bright smile on Kalpi's face in response and a tight hug.
"You are the best Sappy baby; I love you. Thank you so much. I will reclaim my love Sapna; and this time I will make Raghav mine for eternity" Kalpi promised Sapna, some new plans already forming in her head.
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His eyes quickly wandered around, making sure that no one else was seeing "his honeybee" in a wrong way, from a wrong angle. Currently Raghav and Kalpana were shooting a romantic scene for the show. The scene was to take a passionate turn and thus, apart from the production house it was also Raghav's instructions to keep only necessary technical staff on the sets. "His honeybee" was precious to him; and he would not tolerate any bad eye for her.
Oblivious to him, this one act and orders from him had made Kalpi fall in love with him even more. She knew that Raghav had tried to make sure that the news about these orders do not reach Kalpi's ears. But they had, because on a set like this news spread too quickly; especially if it concerned their show's much in love lead couple. Some people on the sets could not stop cooing about Raghav's love for Kalpi; and that is how Kalpi had come to know about it. .She did not show to Raghav that she knew about it. But now, she was even more determined to win back his heart.
So there she was, sitting in a short pencil skirt ending above her mid thighs; and a buttoned shirt. "Kalpi" Raghav sighed mentally, looking at what Kalpi was wearing; and where she was sitting. It was turning him on and at the same time making him more and more concerned for her, since they were not alone. "If only you were not to sit where you are now; on my lap" he thought, looking down at the doll, "his doll" sitting on his lap. The shooting was already on and Kalpi decided to enjoy it thoroughly.
True that this situation and scene was not an ideal shooting scenario for her; but the fact that it was with Raghav had put her at ease. Besides, as far as she was concerned, it was a God send opportunity for her to put her next plans in action. So as per the scene, in that white short pencil skirt, Kalpi sat cross-legged on Raghav's lap. It amused her that even in shooting scene, unconsciously Raghav was protecting her. In his focus to protect her and on his own accord, unknowingly Raghav had taken first step after days to touch Kalpi; to come close to her. Not wanting anyone else to see Kalpi in a wrong way, he had put his one hand around Kalpi's thighs; and pulled her closer to his own body.. He was trying his best to hide Kalpi's body from others; and then it started.
As per the scene Kalpi hugged Raghav shyly; she was to show her submission in the show to the hero, i.e., Raghav's character. Therefore, her right hand gently caressed its way up Raghav's shoulders, to his neck to his cheeks. The director had given them a complete independence to act the scene according to their own way.
Raghav and Kalpi had guessed that since now they both were a couple in world's eyes the shows creative's wanted to encash on the comfort level they both exhibited with each other.
She put her nose in the crook of Raghav's neck, inhaling his intoxicating scent once again; and discreetly putting a kiss there. Raghav's breaths had hitched as he protectively encased Kalpi closer to himself, wishing to nuzzle in the nape of her neck himself. He then, contended himself with just hugging her.
Next Kalpi's hands made their way down again to his chest and slowly unbuttoned few of his top buttons. Soon, her thin, soft fingers had made their way inside Raghav's chest and she took her own time to feel the hard yet silky contours of Raghav's chest, before caressing his neck again.
Before Raghav could control his now wildly beating heart, he saw another wonder which made his eyes widen. Now he was worried and concerned; because Kalpi had unbuttoned the top few buttons of her own shirt. Her designer inners were now peeping out just a bit for Raghav's eyes. But what Raghav was more worried for was that he knew the camera would catch every intricate detail of that scene. His eyes silently begged Kalpi to not do anything more, or anything stupid while shaking his head.
Kalpi's lips had curved up in response, while she took hold of one of Raghav's hands and made him touch her skin discreetly. She held his hand; and gently made his fingers touch the skin of her visible skin; before making him sneak his hand under her shirt. His breaths became ragged and concerned eyes focused only on Kalpi.
Yet Raghav had somehow managed to be in his full awake senses. He knew why Kalpi had gone on to take so much risk; and he could not handle it anymore. Not when it concerned his Kalpi's honor; and he hugged Kalpi closely, hiding her body within his own.
"It's enough Ananya, it's enough. You don't need to do this" he whispered, uttering his dialogues for Kalpi's ears and for the cameras. But both Raghav and Kalpana knew those few words were a lot more than mere dialogues for a scene. Kalpi's belief that Raghav, her childhood idol; her father-like figure; her everything still cared the most for her was confirmed by this one sentence. Her belief and trust in Raghav had just gotten new wings, especially when those words were accompanied by a gesture Kalpi knew no one else in Raghav's place would have bothered to even think about.
Even as one of Raghav's hands kept Kalpi close to his own body, hiding her front from rest of the world; fingers of his other hand were already buttoning up Kalpi's shirt again. He had heaved a sigh of relief after finally putting Kalpi's clothes in order; and in those few moments he had let go of his resolve. He showed Kalpi how much he cared for her, even if it was in the garb of a shot; and the lead character of a show. His arms had lovingly draped around Kalpi's shoulders, and his nose had softly nuzzled in the nape of Kalpi's neck.
Kalpi was pleasantly surprised when she'd felt soft, fleeting touch of Raghav's lips there in her neck, making her shiver. If she wasn't wrong, then she'd heard faint murmur of "I love you" in Raghav's voice. "But then I maybe wrong, or maybe I am not" she had thought.
Yet Kalpi's heart had jumped in joy at the obvious affection showed by Raghav for her; and in the last Kalpi had remembered the look in Raghav's eyes.
She had unblinkingly taken in the look in Raghav's eyes for her When he'd caressed her cheek lovingly, his eyes carried the world of affection for her even as the camera continued rolling and the onlookers stared in awe at both of them. In the end just before the director Mr. Roy said "CUT" and Raghav kissed Kalpi's cheek; just before Raghav wore the emotionless mask again, Kalpi had framed this look on Raghav's face and in his eyes, in her heart.
She knew that maybe people present there might be confused if what happened in the scene was a mere good acting on the part of two best actors. But Kalpi was not confused anymore; she now knew that every effort she'd have to make to get back "her flower", "her Raghav" would always be worth it; because no one in the world would love her more than Raghav.
"And no one else in the world Raghav, would I care for and love so much" Kalpi told Raghav in her mind.
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The stern look on Gauri's face made Sammy and Sapna gulp. Currently they were both sitting in the living room of Singhania mansion and were guests of Gauri Singhania herself.
The recent change in Raghav had made Gauri worried. She knew that Raghav had stopped smiling recently and she wasn't oblivious that something had happened; and it involved Kalpi. What she wanted to know was "what it was". Since both Sammy and Sapna were best friends of Raghav and Kalpana, Gauri insisted them to make efforts to go deep into the issue.
"Aunty, trust me we are trying our best" Sammy said assuring Gauri. "But you know Raghav right? He is too stubborn for his own good; and he never shares his thoughts about Kalpi with anyone. She is too special to him, but I assure you Aunty everything will be fine. And if it wouldn't then we both promise you that we would make it fine" he promised Gauri who now looked tired.
"Promise Sammy beta? I cannot look my son in anymore pain" Gauri said and Sammy nodded his head.
"I get what you are saying Aunty; I promise I won't let anything happen to Raghav's happiness" he said and Sapna jumped in.
"Yes Aunty, trust me. Even Kalpi is worried for Raghav and as far as I know, she is already working on what we all want. I will let you know Aunty if it is anything serious. But I think Kalpi can and she will handle Raghav Sir. We don't need to worry much now" Sapna said and was happy to see a slightly smiling Gauri.
"Okay beta, if you both insist. I am sorry I troubled you both like this" she said sadly.
"No-No Aunty, we understand. It is no trouble at all" Sammy said; assuring Gauri. Soon after exchanging some more words about Raghav and Kalpi's budding relation, Sapna and Sammy were on their way out; and outside the mansion.
Both of them took in a breath of fresh air in relief, looked at each other and laughed. "Raghav and Kalpana" both said in unison. "Both are unique pieces made by God I tell you" said Sammy and Sapna nodded agreeing with him.
"Right, first it was Kalpi and now Raghav Sir" she said.
"Don't worry, it will soon be okay. I trust them both" Sammy assured Sapna and she smiled. "I hope so" she said and sighed. The tiredness of these past few days was catching up with her; she'd missed Sammy's company and the way he used to comfort her when she was worried for her friend.
Unable to control herself, she hugged Sammy and he hugged her back, "Hmm, if it gets Raghav and Kalpana to behave like idiots to get a hug from you, I wish they continue behaving like this" he chuckled and Sapna blushed. Yet she hit his forearm and asked him, "What do you mean?"
"I mean I know everything will be alright, between Raghav and Kalpana; and...between us" he replied.
POSSIBLE PRECAP: Raghav in a shower. đ âşď¸
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.
Advocate Anjali Awasthi
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