Part 4 :
Next day:
Mehak was working in the kitchen when her cell beeped. It was Ajay's message. She had completely forgotten about him. A day before her birthday she was going to tell Kaanta chachi and PD about her love for Shaurya. But before she could do that, Shaurya played his game. In these 2 months, she had forgotten that she was to get married to Ajay Parmar and be Mrs. Mehak Ajay Parmar.
The message read " Hi Baby ...its been a long time. I ll pick you from your hotel at 8. Have already spoken to you family members. Love u baby."
She replied back "Ok".
She didn't want to think about her future anymore. The more she thought about it, the more it pained her. Besides, God was also helping her out in her mission today. Since morning Shaurya wasn't seen at all. It was a very busy day at the hotel as it was the engagement ceremony of one of Delhi's famous fashion designer Rahul Malhotra. None of the staff working at the hotel could breathe a sigh of relief. Everyone was on their toes to make this event a success. They didn't want to face the wrath of "The Shaurya Khanna".
Finally, at 7.45 pm the ceremony was over and the guests started making their way towards the dining area for dinner. Mehak started packing her bags as her shift was about to get over. She really had a tiring day. She was adjusting her dupatta when her phone rang. She checked her phone. It was Ajay.
Ajay: Hi Jaan... I ll be reaching your hotel at sharp 8. Please don't make me wait baby. I am dying to meet u. Its been a really long time.. Are you listening??
Mehak: Ha...ha yes I m listening. I ll meet you outside the hotel. Bye.
She really hated his baby talks. It irritated her but she had no choice. She met her Supervisor Jia and informed her that she was leaving for the day.
She was waiting for the lift when the door opened. She was about to enter when she saw Shaurya standing inside the lift.
Mehak thought: Don't react...just ignore.
Shaurya smirked seeing her. Since morning, he was trying to find ways to talk to her or meet her but Mr. Malhotra, Rahul's father, wouldn't leave him a single moment. Mr. Malhotra wanted Shaurya to personally supervise everything. He wanted the ceremony to be a success and trusted only Shaurya with it.
Shaurya and Mehak were alone in the lift. Mehak pressed the ground floor button and started reading messages on her phone.
Shaurya: So Ms. Sharma, busy day?
Mehak: Hmm
Shaurya: Tell me how was your day today? Did you miss me? Sorry I was little busy u see...
Mehak: Hmmm
Before Shaurya could tease her more, her phone rang.
Mehak: Ha Ajay I m coming..Bas lift mein hoon..ji aapko milti hoon.Bye.
Did he hear the name right? Ajay? He had completely forgotten about him.
Shaurya: Why is that langoor calling you?
Mehak ignored his question. She continued playing on her phone.
Shaurya shouted: I am talking to you Ms. Sharma, not the walls..So answer me dammit!!!
The lift door opened and Mehak headed straight towards the gate.
Shaurya: Wht the...?? Enough of your game Mehak...
By the time Shaurya could confront Mehak, she had reached the gate. As soon as Ajay saw her, he hugged Mehak. He fisted his hand at his sides in anger.
Ajay: Oh jaan I m so happy to see you. You r looking so beautiful!!
Mehak just nodded and moved a bit behind to give herself some space. She didn't like him coming so close to her.
Ajay: Hey its ok jaan...we are going to get married. Anyways, lets go out for dinner. Come sit in the car.
He opened the car door for her and sat inside. Mehak was adjusting her seat belt when she saw Shaurya looking at them in the rearview mirror. He looked angry. She closed her eyes and looked at Ajay.
Mehak to herself: Ajay is my future now...I don't want to think about Shaurya anymore.
Throughout the drive, Ajay was praising her beauty and finding ways to touch her. Mehak was getting really uncomfortable with all this. She did say once to Ajay to stop all that and that she wasn't liking it but as usual Ajay had a typical answer to her accusation.
Ajay: Hey baby, its fine. I am your would be husband and we are going to get married in few days. Yeh sab toh chalta hai...And don't forget even if we haven't got married yet, we are engaged and I am your fiance so that gives me the license to touch my fiance.
He had a proud smile on his face. Mehak didn't say anything further. She realized it was pointless to argue with someone like him. They finally reached the restaurant. Ajay didn't even consider asking Mehak her choice of food. He ordered all his favourite dishes. When the waiter got a paneer dish for them, Mehak pointed out that she didn't like paneer.
To this, Ajay retorted back: Mehak, Its good.. I love paneer and you should eat it too..Aaadat daal lo meri pasand ki.
He gave a wicked smile to Mehak. She continued eating whatever was laid out to her on her plate. Ajay on the other hand was going on and on about his work, how excited he is to take Mehak for their honeymoon to Europe.
Ajay: I have decided on Europe...Amazing right? I m sure no one in your family would have gone abroad. You are very lucky to have found me as your soulmate.
"Soulmate" that word made her think. Such a small word with so much depth and meaning. She remembered she had a conversation with Shaurya once after their confession regarding this. That word brought back those old memories.
Mehak in her thoughts:
Shaurya: You are my soulmate Mehak.
Mehak: Are you feeling alright Shaurya?
Shaurya: What?
Mehak: Aisi behaki behaki baatein kar rahe ho...
Shaurya fumed in anger: I am being romantic here and tum...You know wht Mehak you are very unromantic!! Hey Mehak's Maata Rani, please tell your favourite child that she needs to learn some romance...Mere compliment ko bhi insult kar diya.
Mehak laughed at his antics. He looked so cute looking at the sky and talking. She pulled his cheeks and hugged him tight.
Mehak: Nautanki!!
Shaurya smiled and hugged her back.
Present:
Ajay: Mehak are you listening?? Yaar I don't understand you at all...Kaha kho jaati ho...Did you even listen to a word that I had said.
Mehak lied: Yes I did...its just that I am very tired. Shall we go home?
Ajay called the waiter and paid the bill. Ajay dropped her near her house's entrance. The moment she entered her house, all her family members started bombarding her with questions.
Mansi chachi: Haaye Mehak teri date kaisi thi? Kya khaya? Kahan gaye?
Mohit: Ha di...koi gift di kya aapke hone wale pati ne? Batao humme.
Kaanta chachi: Arre bas...let her rest. She's just come back from work. Bacche you go..we will talk about this tomorrow. You look very tired. Go beta.
Mehak thanked her chachi. She was the only one who understood her so well. She was waiting to go back to her room. In her room, she let herself think about all the events that took place today. She couldn't believe that she was getting married to Ajay. Shaurya didn't leave any choice for her. She had accepted her fate. One question played in her mind all the time, "Was she really so bad that her fate played such a cruel game with her? Had she ever done wrong to anyone?" She had lost her parents at a very young age. She never participated in any of her school functions for the only reason coz she didn't have her parents cheering for her. It pained her a lot when she saw the parents of her friends sitting in the audience and clapping for their kids.
It wasn't that her chachas and chachis didn't love her but she still missed her parents.
Mehak: Why me then? Why does everyone leave me? Mama papa you too left me and now Shaurya...Kya main itni buri hoon?
There was no answer to that question. She laid on the bed crying. Few more days and then she will be Mrs. Ajay Parmar.
Mehak: Accept it Mehak...you are going to be Mrs. Ajay Parmar.
CID
