Shaurya's Birthday (A Story Tribute To My Friends)

Nehal is searching for something in the kitchen and groans out of frustration. "Nehal what are you looking for? Mehek asks. "Something to eat. I'm hungry!..." she replies. "Let me make you something before you die." Nehal sticks her tongue out at Mehek. "thanks Di. You're a saviour. I would have really died if I had to depend on myself." making them both laugh. "Forget about my diet for today Di. Feeding my stomach is more important than how I look right now." Mehek covering her mouth in shock gasped "Since when?" Nehal threw some flour on her and they both had a little fight. Getting cleaned up, Nehal helps Mehek prepare all the while observing and taking mental notes if ever she gets herself in such a crisis. Finish cooking the food, they dished it out and carry it to the table. Already at the table, Mohit smells the aroma and instantly gets hungry "Oh that smells good..." stretching his hand for a plate. Nehal hits his hand "Am excuse you! Didn't your wife feed you?" with sass. "Yes she did and it was very good" smiling proudly "but I'm hungry now. That was some time ago." Mehek interrupted "will there ever be a day when you both won't get into a fight?" handing Mohit a plate to hold by the mean time. "That day the world will come to an end." Nehal says under her breath. Mohit looks at her intently and Nehal dismissed him with attitude making a face and rolling her eyes. Sonal comes all excited with a magazine in her hand asking "Mehek what are you doing for Shaurya today? Don't hold out on any juicy details" running her fingers playfully up Mehek's arm. Hitting Sonal's hand off her she asks "Nothing. What are you even talking about?". Sonal jaw dropped. Composing herself she asks "How well do you know Shaurya?" Mehek taking food out for Mohit confidently says " I know everything I need to know about him." "Are you sure about that?" Sonals asks showing her the article on Shaurya in the magazine, "Its his birthday today." Mehek who was about to hand Mohit his food, turned away same time to face Sonal, making Mohit grab at air. He takes it from her thanking her and she just nodds to acknowledge him with a worried look plaster on her face. Sonal holds Mehek shoulder and shakes her head meaning not to worry. Mehek gave her a force smile.

"Yes my love" he answers with a smile. "Are you busy today?" Mehek asks holding her breath in anticipation for his answer. "I'm never too busy for you." "Then lets go shopping?" she asks quickly. "What?!" shocked. "I want to get some new clothes and who else to accompany me other than my future Pati Dev." Shaurya thinks is she flirting with me?. Grinning he says "Ok pick you up now?" "No! At 2. How about 3?" she answers. He agreed, "I love you." Mehek looks around her to see where the others were and very shyly softly says "I love you too" and hangs up. Shaurya laughs at her shyness and gets into the car. Coming off her call to Shaurya Mehek turns around and give them a thumbs up saying the plan is on. She tells them the time he'll be picking her up and to make sure they have everything in place on time. "Di...relax we'll have plenty of time. Besides you'd be so busy in romancing with Jiju and lost in each other eyes we'd have to call you instead to remind you of what the plan is." Nehal teases. "Shut up!" she hits Nehal quite hard. "Ouch Di! That really hurt!" Nehal exclaims making a crying face.

Shaurya and Mehek reaches the shopping area. Helping her out the car they walk towards to the first clothing store. Like an instinct they both hold each others hand, intertwining their fingers, and walks in as a worker opens the door for them. They acknowledged him and he reciprocates. Shaurya pulls her closer and leans down into her ears asking huskily "Are we doing early shopping for our honeymoon?" Feeling his breath on her ear sent a shiver down her spine. Not wanting him to know the affect he has on her she pinches him saying "Stop talking nonsense." Shaurya gave her a devilish smirk. They both parted ways as they saw things they like. Picking out a few outfits Mehek searches for Shaurya in the store. When she spots him she walks over to him and tries to pick Shaurya by starting up a conversation "You know in my childhood I used to have fun on my birthdays but when my parents died I lost faith in birthdays. Then Kanta Chachi took the responsibility of making my birthday fun again." She looked over at Shaurya waiting for his response. Shaurya stiffened ignoring her statement. He walked over to another rack and searches through them. Mehek felt dejected. Shaurya found a nice black dress. Turning around to face her again, he puts on a smile asking "Try this on. Please? I like this dress." handing her it. Mahek nods yes. Getting inside the changing room Mehek throws the dress in frustration. He can be so rude! Huffs and puffs. Completely ignored me! How am I suppose to know if he already has plans if he's not talking? She pouts. She gets Nehal call. "Di any luck so far? You found out if Jiju has any plans?" "Not yet. He hasn't even responded when I mentioned celebrating birthdays." making a sad face. Nehal sensing Mehek is a little sad says "Its ok Di. Cheer up. Now focus on seducing my Jiju. You are shopping together and will be in the dressing room. If you're feeling too shy pretend your zip is stuck" Mehek cuts the call before Nehal can finish. "And when Ji...Di? She cut me off before I can get to the good part." This Nehal. I already have to deal with Shaurya.

Mehek tries on the dress but is unable to zip it right up. No matter what she does, she was unable to hold the dress in place and zip it up without spoiling it. Shaurya waiting outside finds its been a while since Mehek went inside. Not wanting to startle her he calls out "Mehek?" then gently knocking the door "Is everything alright? Are you ok in there? Its been a while." Mehek whispers "Shaurya..." then answers him "Yes Shaurya just that I can't finish zipping the dress." "Then let me help." "No!" "Why not?" Mehek started fumbling for words. She manages to say "Its ok. I can do it myself." In an authoritative tone Shaurya says "Mehek. Open the door." She reluctantly did. She was scared. Mehek closed her eyes fearful of Shaurya. Not that his tone scared her, by now she grew accustom to his anger but it was his proximity, the affect he has on her. Lately she has been finding it very difficult to control her self around him. She knew it was only a matter of time that she completely melts for him. Shaurya enters the changing room and meets a tense and scared Mehek. His eyes scan her soft milky back. Tempting to touch her he first wanted her to be comfortable around him. He slowly approaches her watching her attentively, stopping only inches away from her. Mehek froze in place feeling his presence, his intense gaze. She swallowed hard in anticipation of his touch. He slowly runs his hands down along her arms meeting her fingers tips as though telling her no need to be afraid. Her breathe staggered. Shaurya moved her hair to one side gently grazing her skin and placed it over her shoulder. Then he place his hands on her waist indicating that he's going to zip the dress next. Mehek's hand found his and she held his hand in hers. Shaurya hand dominated hers and he playfully ran his thumb over her fingers as his way of telling her that she can trust him. Then took her hand to gently tug on the dress not letting go of hers. Mehek turn her head to look at him while Shaurya starts zipping her dress. Deliberately brushing his thumb on her back and looking at her every so often to see her reaction to his touch.

He turned her to face him, moving her hair to the back once again, to see the dress on her in its full effect. The dress was fitted in all the correct places emphasizing her curves. Huskily he tells her "You look sexy." Mehek turned crimson and unable to look at him she looks down making her hair fall in her face. She felt his touch on her forehead making her look at him. Shaurya moves her hair to the side with his finger, looking at her, making his intentions clear. Mehek lets out a little gasp and looks at his lips as Shaurya inches closer and closer.

Seeing him closing the gap between them little by little she panics Oh no is he going to kiss me? Mehek! Today is his birthday atleast don't protest for once and let him have his way. She leans forward giving him full permission. Shaurya wraps his hands around her waist pulling her on to him and she closes her eyes. Shaurya stops reaching an inch away from her lips smirking at her. Miss Sharma. I'll torture you like you torture me. Today if you want a kiss you have to kiss me! Finding it strange that she hasn't felt his lips yet she opens her eyes to see Shaurya only an inch away smirking at her. He moves away making her mouth open in shock. "Come on Miss Sharma we don't have whole evening. You have lots more to try on." Mehek tried on the rest of the clothes. Shaurya bought all the ones she liked despite her protests including the black dress for her as a special gift from him. He carries all the bags to the car. Mehek checks her time. I stalled as long as I could but I still need an hour to make up for! "Are you hungry?" Shaurya asked seeing her looking at the time. Playing along she nodds yes. He opens the door for her but stops her. Holding her by the waist he leans into her ear speaking in a low tone "Snack all you want now. After we get married the only snack you'll be having is me." Mehek quickly removed his hands and sit in the car closing the door on him. Shaurya lets out a hearty laugh shaking his head at her antics.

Getting into the car he says "Miss Sharma did you forget that I'm the one driving you out? Who will save you from me if I..." in an instant he was inches away from her face. Mehek stopped breathing momentarily when she felt his warm breathe. Shaurya traced her jawline with his fingers keeping his eyes on her. Her heart started racing when his hand reached her left ear. Anticipating he'll finish what he started she closed her eyes and swallowed but to her surprise he didn't. Instead he reached for the belt buckle and pull the seat belt locking it in place. Hearing the clicking sound she open her eyes to look into his as they shared an intense eye lock before Shaurya start the car and drove off. Mehek was lost in her thoughts Shaurya nah.He completely ignores my comments about birthdays but has the time to romance. Hmm! What did he do?! I was about to kiss him and he moves away! unknowingly pouting which Shaurya saw."Still sad that I didn't kiss you?" he asks breaking her trend of thought. Mehek look at him at the corner of her eyes, made a face and looked out the window ignoring him. He continued "Now you know how I feel when I try romancing you and you do that." It never occurred to her that she hurts his feelings. She always thought he was just fooling around. "I'm sorry" she sweetly says holding his cheek. Shaurya moves his face to kiss her palm and buries his cheek in it. She giggled when his beard pricked her and playfully run her finger tips through it making him grin. Seeing a couple food vendors, he pulled aside. "Oh! Ice cream!" Mehek squeeled. Shaurya bought coconut ice cream for them. She toast hers with his and devours it. "Shaurya..." "Mhmm?" "I'm still hungry" "You stay here I'll get you something." she nodds. She gets Nehal's call but sees Shaurya looking at her. She waves as he smiles at her but the vendor distracts him. Taking advantage she takes the call. "Nehal?" "Di we're almost done. Just a few more decorations and everything is ready. So 10 more minutes." "Ok" Shaurya brings chaat for her "Help me out with something?" Mehek nods meaning what. He asks "What do you love more? Cooking or eating?" Mehek takes the chaat from him and hits him answering "Both" sticking her tongue out at him.

At the Khanna's Nehal orders "Don't get tired. Blow faster! We're almost done." Mami walks in asking "What is all this?" Sonal replies "This is for Shaurya's birthday. Mehek wants to surprise him." "Oh a surprise? How nice. Shaurya is going to love this." she smirks you're in for a surprise alright. I can't wait to see his reaction "carry on." and Mami leaves. Nehal comes to Sonal and asks softly "So nicely you spoke to that witch?" They all snicker. They finish all the preparations and Mami joins them again sitting on the couch. Chachi comes and asks if all is done. Auntie Karuna walks in a few minutes later in shock seeing what is before her. Stammering she asks "What is going on?" Chachi hugs her saying "Behenji we found out that today is Shaurya's birthday and decided to give a him little surprise party." Nehal hears the car in the driveway and shouts "they're here!" Auntie Karuna panics "N-n-n no!" Chachi was confused. Mohit switched off the lights. As they walked in the lights switch back on and the Sharmas shout "Surprise! Happy birthday!". Shaurya seeing everything got extremely angry. Auntie Karuna was looking at her son shaking her head no. He grabbed Mehek hurting her and screamed "Who told you to do all this? huh? Who?" Mehek was fumbling for words. Her eyes were filled with water as Shaurya jerks her away. He started destroying the decorations leaving the Sharmas in shock. Mami was thrilled seeing him destroy everything and pours herself something to drink and sips watching the mayhem in front her. As Shaurya goes to fling the cake away his mother shouted at him to stop holding his hand. He jerks her hand away and stormed out. Folding her hands she apologizes "I am so sorry. Please forgive me for his behaviour. Shaurya doesn't celebrate his birthday because his mother died on it." Mehek felt faint. Chachi grabbed her but she pushed her away and ran behind Shaurya. Auntie Karuna continued "You should have told me what you were going to do. I would have stopped you and you won't have face his anger." She falls to the ground knowing her son is extremely furious. Reaching for Chachi and holding her hand "Kanta I'm so sorry you had to go through this." "You don't have to apologize." Chachi replied hugging her "Now get up." helping her off the floor.

"Shaurya! Shaurya!" he was still in the drive way "Bhaiya! Don't open the gate for him! Shaurya stop! Shaurya!" He came to a halt in front the gate honking his horn for security to open it. Mehek reached and open his door pulling him out the car. Holding his face "I am so sorry! I didn't know that's why you don't celebrate your birthday. We never meant to hurt you. I am sorry. I made a mistake but don't go away from me. Please forgive me Shaurya. Please?" she begs. Still in anger he removes her hands but holds it.

"I can never forget this day. Years ago on this day I lost everything. I'm sorry I got angry on you. I have so much hatred in me it burns like fire inside." Mehek embrace him.

Mehek felt his pain. She wished that everything bad in his past can go away. Releasing him she says looking into his eyes caressing his face "Shaurya no can ever replace your mother in your life believe me I know. We can't change the past but we can look forward to the future. You're not alone anymore. You found Maa haven't you? She loves you unconditionally and now you have a family." He looks at her in confusion. Mehek nodds yes "My family. But most importantly you have me Shaurya. My love. You have everything you always craved for." Shaurya grabs her and hug her like there is no tomorrow. "You have no idea what those words mean to me Mehek. No idea! I love you." "I love you too Shaurya." and they both deepen the hug. Mehek releases herself and puts her hand out in front him "Will you join me to celebrate the birth of family?" resting his hand in hers he nodds yes.

Making sure Karunaji is ok Chachi decides its time to leave. "Let's go. We've overstayed our time here." "No one is going anywhere until I cut my cake." Shaurya ordered walking in hand in hand with Mehek. Mami says to herself irritated what drama is this now? "Shaurie!" Auntie Karuna exclaims as she rushes to hug him and Mehek. "Mehek is right Maa. I may have lost everything years ago but I've found everything I'll ever need now." kissing his mother and kissing Mehek's hand."I have a family." looking at the Sharmas and smiling radiantly. Mami gets irked and leaves. "Maa I should tell you that you have competition now." "How so Shaurie?" "I have another mother who probably loves me more than you do. Chachi." Auntie Karuna playfully hits him and everyone laughs. Shaurya takes Chachi's blessings and hugs her. He cuts the cake with his mother and feeds her then feeds Mehek. Mehek feeds him a big piece of cake making icing mess up his face. Shaurya wanted to teach her a lesson but everyone was there. He cleaned up but missed a spot. After spending quality time together as a family Chachi decides to leave. "Shaurya thank you so much for considering us like family." she hugs him "We'll leave now. Will you drop Mehek home?" Unable to contain his happiness "Yes! Of course!" he gave the most breathe taking smile making Chachi blush a little. Mehek walked her family out while Shaurya took his mother to her room. "Shaurie I'm really happy you're letting go of your anger and hatred. I wish you and Mehek always stay together." "Me too Maa" kissing her good night. When he moved away Auntie Karuna notice icing still on his face "Shaurie beta there is..." but he had already left. Shaurya in his room was looking for Mehek. "Where is this girl? Mehek? Mehek! Hmm she's not in the bathroom. I can't even see if she's outside in the balcony." Stepping outside he searches for her yet she was no where to be found. "You know what I'm not going to look for you. You have to come to me." A few minutes passed yet there was still no sign of Mehek. Shaurya lost his patience but was determined that she had to come to him.

Suddenly he felt someone hugging him from behind. Finally she decides to show up. Let her come in front me. I'll show her who can be more pricey! "Sorry I kept you waiting." Shaurya removes her hands being upset. Stepping in front him she asks "Are you still upset with me?" Shaurya let out a gasp. Mehek was wearing the dress he bought for her. He pulls her into him and wraps his arms around her waist. His eyes got dark and he asks "Do you need help again?" running one hand up her back. "No." Shaurya eyes were glistening "You look sexier than this morning" pulling her even closer. Mehek notices the icing at the side of his mouth.

She grabs his face taking him by surprise with her force. Shaurya was thrilled to see what she was going to do. Mehek sucks the icing off kissing him lightly. Shaurya's heart was racing a mile a minute. Still holding his face but loosening her grip, she asks "Shaurya will you allow me to make the bad from your past go away?" Looking into his eyes she further asks "Just like Chachi took the responsibility of making my birthdays fun again, can I make yours special from now on? I know I am asking a lot from you but I want to fill your life with my love Shaurya. I wish to see you happy but I'll only do it if you allow me too." Shaurya saw the genuinity in her eyes but he was unsure. His fears and demons flashed before his eyes. Mehek knew she was asking a lot from him. She caresses where she sucked the icing off and looks deep into Shaurya's eyes communicating to him that she is with him to face every obstacle. Shaurya understands that Mehek will be by side no matter what. She has proved it time and time again when he was about to lose everything he gained being with her. Even when not physically, she was always there for him unlike how everyone else left him in the past except Maa. Finally he answers "You can Mehek. My happiness lies with only you." They hug each other very intimately. Mehek breaks the hug and caresses his lips then wrap her hands around his neck. Shaurya chuckles remembering what he vowed this morning but puts his hand in her hair pulling her closer.

Mehek closes the gap between them kissing him feverishly. "See how I corrected my wrong Mr. Khanna?" asks sheepishly. Grinning he says "Yes! You did." winking at her. Mehek blushes. He holds her hand and walks over to his hanging chair. He sits and pulls her on top of him. Mehek was about to protest but he places his finger on her lips. "Thank you for today Mehek." removing her hair out her face. She smiles and fixes herself on him. He wraps his arms around her and she snuzzles her face into his neck saying "happy birthday Shaurya".