FF: MIRAGE part 41pg53Updated 20/04

These are the characters in my FF.Hope u like it.....

Saahil and Kamna Mehta...............Kiran 's parents(Bani's and Tarun's grandparents)

Uday and krishna Walia.......parents of Jigyasa and Jai Walia.

Aditya.......Jigyasa's husband and father of their kids,Ranvir and Anu.

Tony...............Walia Mansion head butler

Roshni Khandewala........Jai's ex-fiancee

Pia Joshi.............Jai's ex-girlfriend.

Nishikant Dixit..........Kiran's friend in college who was in love with her

Rano Dixit........daughter of Nishikant and her late mother

Tarun Jorge Santoro.........adopted son of Carlos Arseniegas-Santoro

Carlos Arseniegas -Santoro...........an african-mexican american and Bani's father

Bani Leanora Arseniegas-Santoro............daughter of Carlos and kiran Arseniegas-Santoro

Micheal Montgomery......................bestfriend of Bani and Tarun and family friend to the Arseniegas.

Every other character will appear as i write.

by the way,i hope the characters are not too out there.and i need for all to bear with me and be patient cos the story is kind of disjointed before it starts to come together.The Walias dont make an appearance until much later when the story starts to come together.sincerely hope u enjoy it!!😳

lovely intro... how many ex does Jai has 😆

do cont soon...

There was absolute silence in Mehta house, the only sound to be heard the violent clap of thunder that approached with the dark rain clouds hovering in the sky.Everyone in the sitting room was tense as the shock of what they were looking at washed over them.Saahil and Kamna Mehta stood rooted to the spot staring at their seventeen year old daughter,who stood in the doorway with her hand in the hand of a man she had once told them was "just a friend".It was unbeleivable as they had been looking for her for the past two days and she shows up looking like this?
Shaking his head from side to side in disbeleif,her father Saahil said,'yeh nahin ho sakta.'
When her mother found her voice she whispered, "Kiran,yeh mazak hai na?" She was pleading with her daughter to confirm that they thing they were looking at was nothing but a cruel joke.
Raising her chin in defiance,but not without a little tremor,she said,"Mazak nahin hai ma.yeh sach hai."
'Nahin....."her mom clutched her chest and collapsed on the couch.
"Dekha tumne," her father said,anger overcoming his shock,"Did you see what your selfishness has done to your mother?!how dare you show your face her after doing such a horrible thing?why didn't you just go forever and save us the burden of hiding our faces in public?"
"Papa,i told you but you would not listen.Icould not marry anyone but the one i love and that is....."
"Chup raho!!"her father screamed,"What do you know about love?do you think love alone is enough to biuld a marriage on?is that what you think?!
"Papa,all i know is that i love Carlos and so long as we are together we can make anything work!"Kiran screamed at her father.
When Carlos moved to hold her hand to tell her to calm down,it was as if her father realized there was someone else besides his daughter standing in the doorway.By now,Kamna was crying uncontrollably.
"And you,you see an innocent seventeen year old and knowing how naive she is,you cloud not at least advice her to do the right thing?What did you think you wee going to gain from eloping with my daughter?You answer me when i am talking to you!!"
"Sir,ilove your daughter and she loves me.talking her out of this was impossible and as hard as it is for you to accept,"he paused at the incredulous look that crept over his father-in law's face,"I am actually glad I did not succeed in talking her out of it."
after listening to this,Saahil let out a bitter laugh."Bravo Kiran,you did not only bring home an outsider you brought home a dog who thinks he is fit to done with kings."
"Papa!" Kiran screamed,"If you're going to insult me you can,but do not insult my husband..."
"Wah,she calls him her husband,"her father said ,his voice dripping with hate for the man who had stolen his daughter from him,"Just because he put a mangalsutra on round your neck and filled ur forehead with sindoor does not make him a husband!"
"Saahil....."Kamna began.
"Not a word out of u!"he swung aroud to face his crying wife,"If you had kept your daughter on close watch I would not have to see this day!"
Kamna gasped, "You're saying this is my fault?How?"
"Mama...."Kiran said taking a step to enter the house.
"Vahi ruk jao!!"her father screamed,his brows drawn together in fury"With what right do you want to enter this house?certainly not as a duaghter because you have sullied the very meaning of that word!No parent dreams of seeing the day when their only daughter will come in front of them and say that she has married an infidel!"
"Papa!!"
"You have done what you wanted to so hear what i have to say....."
"Saahil,ek bad soch ro....."his wife grabbed his arm.
Shaking her hand off,"Bilkul chup!!yeh sab tumhara galati hain!!"he said. Then turning once again to Kiran he said,"From today,everyone in this house severes all ties with you.You are no longer a daughter to this house and anyone who tries to keep terms with you will be dealt the same fate!"
Kamna let out an anguished cry as she knew that it was coming.How was a mother to live without her only child whom she had brought up and prayed to God daily to protect?whom she had taught to stand and then walk?whomshe had dreamed of seeing off to her husband's house with pomp nad splendour?
Enraged,Kiran walked into the house to stand infront of her father,tears running down her eyes,"If that is your decision then so be it.If you respect means more to you than your daughter's happiness then so be it.But know that this child will never come infront of you ever again,for though a father can forget his responsibilities to his child,this child will not forget what her responsibilities are."
So saying,she went to her mother and knelt by her,"Mama,'she said softly,wiping her mother's tears,"Did your daughter do wrong in seeking out her own happiness?!
Kamna just cried the more and hugged he daughter.Carlos watching all this from the doorway began to wish he had never put her in this position......the position of becoming an orphan evenwhile your parents were alive.He felt like an ass for causing this much pain to one family.He really hated it.
Pulling back from her mother,"Mat rhoo mama.sab tiku jaiga.mera pati hain na,mein akele nahin."
Her mother just wiped the tears from her face and said,"But why did you have to go this far to prove your point?"
"Yeh sab chor di jiye ma.jo ho gaya,so gaya.likin meh tumse bohot yaad re ti,"Kiran smiled through her tears,"Aap ka kia lak na."
"meri bacha...."her mother said,sadly wiping the tears fromher daughter's face,"You shouldnt have to be this strong so early in life."
"Ashirwaad di jiye ma.Mera naiya zindagi shuru karti hain,"she said touching her mother's feet.
"Khush raho meri jaan,"Kamna said,then standing to her feet,took her daughter's hand and went to the doorway where Carlos stood.She took his hand and put Kiran's hand in it and looked him straight in the eye,"She is your responsibility now.You must guardher with yur very life.Never let harm come to her and never put yourself before her.Never let me feel that I gave my daughter to the wrong man."
Taking his mother in law's hand he put it on his head and said,"I swear on my life,your daughter will never know sadness as long as she is with me."
Kamna looked at him for a full five seconds before offering a weak smile and saying,"You chose well beti."
They smiled at her,seeing as all they had gotten previously was harshness.
"Kamna!"Saahil screamed from inside the house.
"Tum jao beta.You father is still very hurt right now and will not be reasonable at this time.Give him a while to calm down."
Kiran and Carlos looke dat each other and nodded.Turning to his mother in law he said,"We are staying at The Palms resort.We will be leaving India in a week for the United states,"and when he saw Kamna's face fall,he quickly added,"Ma,anytime you want to see Kiran Iwill send her to you.I can afford to.Its the least I can do for causing you so much pain."
"Kamna!"Saahil shouted again.
Hugging the both of them to herself she said,"Jaomeri jaan.Aap ka kia lak na."
"Ji,ma."
Taking her lessings once more,they both turned and left.Kiran looking back at her maayka,with her mother standing alone inthe doorway.It was a sight she would see,possibly for the last time in a long time.As soon as she was settled in the car and Carlos got into the driver's seat,the tears began to flow more freely as the enormity of what had just happened hit her.Knowing now was not the time to console her,Carlos started the car and drove away from Park road,just as the heavens opened up and the rain began to pour.

well guys this is my first post.forgive my hindi if it is not quite correct.hope u like it and please leave ur comments!

tam2,jai is a man around time who has practically sworn to never care about any woman the way he cared about Roshni who broke his heart!

gr8 part... something different... do cont soon...

Hiya,

Great start to your first fan fiction. Would love to read the next part.

Please continue soon.

Nikita

This is my next part.....enjoy!!
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The rain was psitively pouring and the constant cracking of thunder overhead did nothing to lessenthe grief in the hearts of both occupants of the honda civic as it rolled to a stop outside the lobby of the luxurious resort.The valet came to open the door for Kiran as Carlos got out the other side and came to assist her.Handing the keys to the valet he proceeded to lead his wife to the sitting area while he went to check to make sure that the reservation for the honeymoon suite was valid.
Kiran just sat there like like a stone statue,only sign of life her breathing.She could not beleive that this was her wedding day.....she got her prince alright but she didnt think she would lose her family by gaining her love.
"Ready?"
She looked up inot the face of her husband.Not sure she could trust herself to speak,she shok her head fromside to side in the affirmative.Taking her by the hand,he supported her by holding on to her shoulder and walked to the elevator.The bell hop came with their luggage,opened the door and let them in.Setting their luggage in the room,Carlos handed him a tip and he left.Kiran looked up and shock held her rooted to the sot.The room had been decorated lavishly for the suhaag raat--flowers hanging from the huge four-poster bed and rose petals scattered on the bed and the all over the floor.There were scented candles with the lights turned down so that the atmosphere in the room was nothing short of romantic.
Once again Kiran began to cry.In understanding,Carlos went to her,"Hush mi amora,'he pulled her into his arms,while she quieted down,"I can understand alittle of what you are feeling and I will not be so selfish as to ask for my right tonight after all you have been through.There's always the rest of our lives,no?"
She looked up at him,"But...."
"No buts.Now you go sit here while i run you a bath.I'd call for food but I know you will not eat a thing so,just wait her,"he took her and lowered her to sit on the bed,"while i run that bath."
Giving her a reassuring smile,he went into the bathroom and the sound of running water could be heard.Once again she pulled her legs up to her chest and buried her face in them.She was tired,she was drained.She had no energy left.The sound of running water had become a lullaby to her and before long,she was already asleep.
Carlos entered the room and stood lokking at her.
He knew she was already asleep,so he pulled back the bedcovers and gently lifted her from the sitting position and lay her down before rearranging the covers over her.Her lustrous hair had fallen across her face and he gently pulled them back to reveal the face that had so enthralled and haunted him since the first day he saw her.Good Lord,what had he done?She was going to turn eighteen in a few months and he had married her?He was supposed to be the older and wiser one at twenty six,having since a little more of life than she had.
Running his hand through his hair he got up and went over to the window to look out into the full moon night.A smile however played on his lips when he thought back to how they had met.Yeah,no one could resist after a performance like that.........


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Exactly six months ago,he had applied for a training course in advertising and he had been selected along with one other colleague to come to India for the course with a branch of the company.At wenty six he had become a junior executive in one of the highest paying adverising firms in California.He had been snathced right out of college and had really high prospects in the company,one of which was evident in his being sent on this specialised training course.
As they got out of the plane at the airport in Mumbai,he drew in a long breath,"India,here I come!"
They were welcomed at the waiting area with garlands and kumkum being rubbed on theri foreheads.He turned to his friend Caroline and said,"I think I'm gonna love it here!The people are beautiful,the place is beautiful and I'm getting paid to have fun!"
"You know you'recrazy Carlos.Just dont get lost in the allure of this land ok?"
"If i did,i wont complain."
"That's nice to know."
They turned to see a goodlooking young man with a pleasant smile standing behind them."I'm beginning to beleive you when you say the people are beautiful,"caroline whispered to him not so sublty that the man didnt hear.
"I am Brijesh Mitra.Welcome to India,"he said,extending his hand to one and then the other,"I will be your tour during your stay here.Itrust you had a pleasant flight here?'
"Very!"Caroline chipped and whispered to Carlos,"Check out the butt on this sweet thing!"
"Carol!"he said laughing at her antics.
They were led to a waiting company car and after their luggage had been put in another car,they were off to their hotel.
It was a beautiful city,that went without saying.The mixture of tradition and modernity was breathtaking.He clicked away as they rolled past,Brijesh giving them information on whatever they asked.They arrived at the hotel and were checked in.
"If that will be all then........"
"Today's friday so what do we do for fun?"Carlos asked.
"Well that depends on your definition of fun,"Brijesh said,thinking to himself that these americans never stopped long enough to take a breath for their own wellbeing.
"well anything will do just fine.I'm eager to not waste a minute of the six months i have to be here."
"well then,i will be going for to my sister's graduation party from college this evening.are you interested?"
"I am so there.what time is it?"
"Will pick you up at seven if that is ok by you."
"seven it is then.Just let me catch a little shut eye and i'll see you later on tonight."
"OK then,'he turned to go and stopped,"Will your friend be joining us?"
"With a butt like yours,you bet she will,"Carlos said with a grin.
Brijesh chuckled to himself and went out to the door.
Taking off his shirt,he grabbed his toothbrush and headed to the bathroom.After a quick shower,he got inbetween the cool linin sheets and in a matter of minutes was in dream land.
Little did he know that from the first day of his setting foot in India,his life would change forever.


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I'll stop here for now.feel free to leave your comments whether good or bad.

Interesting story!!! Keep going.. looking forward to some good reading.. Please continue..

hey ezther.. great part dear.. awwwnnnn.. i hope sahil accepts his daughter back and his son in law.. hopefully.. great part.. plzz continue soon.. its very interesting.. cant wait to see how the walias fit into the story.. lol

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT.THIS IS MY NEXT PART. 😊
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Carlos put in a good seven hours of sleep and woke up feeling really refreshed.Glancing at the bedside lamp he saw he had approximately an hour to get ready for tonight's outting.Stretching lazily he drew in a deep breath.For some reason he couldn't explain,his heart started to race.Throwing back the covers,he went into the bathroom and splashed water on his face to wake himself up.
"What do people wear to these things?"he said looking at himself in the mirror.
Shrugging,he went back into the room and pushed open the walk-in closet to picked out a simple black shirt and a simple blck pants to go with it.He was one of those men who looked elegant without having to try too hard.Picking up the phone,he called Carol's room.
She picked on the second ring,"Hello?"
"Hey sport,ready for tonight?"
"Carlos,i need to sleep some more,"she said groggily.
"Come on,"he cajoled her,"Brijesh cute-butts gonna be there-he specifically asked if you wee going to be there.I think he's into you."
"Liar,"she said,sitting up in bed,"What time does he get here?"
"That's my girl,"he said,"Br ready by seven."
"That's not enough time,"she groaned.
"Just like a woman.Make it happen girl,i'm almost done."
So saying he jumped off the bed to shower again.He was already ready and looking at the time,which was now 6:30pm and as if on que the phone rang."Hello?"
"This is Brijesh.Are we ready?"
"I am.I'll call up Carol and see if she's ready and we'll meet you in the lobby."
"I'll be waiting."
Leaving his room he knocked on Carol's door."Carol?"he called.
"Almost done,"she called from inside.
Thirty seconds later,she threw open the door and even he was taken aback,"Wow,mami!What,do you want to himto choke?"
She had on a figure hugging red dress with a plunging neckline."Well,a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.Shall we?"
"We shall."
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Carlos watched Brijesh's face he when he saw Carol,"Wow,"he let out a breath as he gave her a peck.
"That's what i thought."
"This way please,"he led them to the car waiting outside.
Then they were off.Fortunately there was not much traffic on the way so they got to the State house sports complex(fictional)where the party was holding seeing as it had one of the biggest auditoriums in the city.
It was a place where it seemed there was a perfect blend of all cultures cos there was almost no nationality that wasnt there.They were hit with the absolute beauty of the people.I mean coming from the US where all the women were all so perfectly groomed and not a hair out of place,it was good to see women who didnt care that in their bid to have fun they actually looked like they were having fun!!
"Where's your sister?"
"She is back stage with her friends.They are going to have a performance so we dont to meet her until afterwards.And fortunately for you,"he said turning to Carlos,"Its salsa-related."
"Sweet!!"he said rubbing his hands together in chil-like glee,"But until then,care to introduce us to some of the girls around here?'
Carlos was the kind of man who attracted attention without having to do much....standing over six feet with the dark good looks coming from his african and mexican background,hehad what you would called a perfect smile that showed off perfect teeth.His eyes were honey brown and just made you want to do whatever he asked of you.He attracted men like bees to a hive...some men too!!
It wasnt long before the MC of the show came up again,"Okay ladies and gentlemen,the moment we have all been waiting for has arrived.It gives me great pleasure to invite on stage one of mumbai's finest,performing to Havana nights along with her group,its tho one,the only....Kiran Mehta!!!"
A thunderous applause erupted all around the auditorium as the lights dimmed for a while.
"Finally some action!"Carlos said.pushing a litle closer to the front.
The lights went off completely and a single spot light was shown on stage of a girl in a flowing cape with a small mask across her face.A single drum was beating as she began to move slowly. There was pin-drop silence as the dance began.The beat increased and her movements became more erratic and complex and suddenly stopped.
"Wow,"Carlos whispered,not taking his eyes off the stage.
"I know,"Brijesh said,smiling as this was always the reaction Kiran commanded from her audience at only seventeen.
Almost as soona s she stopped the other dancers started to file in and form a single file behind her as the opening strains of Havana nights filled the auditorium.Rising from her kneeling posion she tore off the cape threw off the mask and the crowd went wild.
"Oh my goodness!"Carlos said as he gazed at the girl on stage.She was on fire!
She had slack hair against her creamy white skin(by the way the lights were back on).Her eyes were set apart and had the slant of that of a cat,huge too.She was a distance away from him so he couldnt make out much more but the smile on her face sure told him he was looking at a a creature God had made when he was very,very happy!!
All through her performance he was motionless.Entralled and just plain dazed.This was beaauty at its best,and she could move!I mean,the winding and grinding off this goddess could set any man's blood on fire--and he was beginning to simmer.He didnt even notice Brijesh nudge Carol to take a look at him.He was in la-la land and wasnt ashamed to show it.This girl had him speechless.
As the music swelled and was obviously at its end,the girl twirled in circles faster and faster until it suddenly stopped and she was on the floor,face down.Then the lights went off.
There was another thunderous applause and shrill whitles and roses thrown on stage to commend the performance.
"I think I'm in love,"Carlos said,wiping his forehead,"Whew!I did not plan on that!"
Carol and Brijesh laughed at the expression on his face,"Yeah,everyone is a little in love with her,"Brijesh said,then turning to Carol,"Well then,would you like to dance?"
"Can you keep up?"she asked taking his hand.
"I could try."
Left alone,Carlossearched the crowd for the face that had him restless.He would not leave here tonight without talking to her and that was a promise.He retreated to a corner of the room and watched the scene before him.After what seemed like forever,he saw her!At the far end of the room at the other side.She looked amazing in a pair of jeans and a simple tank top over which a small poncho was thrown.her hair was now pulled back in a high ponytail but still fell down to her back.
Slowly he made her way to her,pushing against the throng of people who were oh so glad to be done with college.Plucking a rose from a nearby bouquet,he approached her.A girlbeside her looked up and saw him coming towards them and whispered something in her ear to which she also turned to look at him.
Standing in front of her with the rose in front of him,he gave a small smile,"Hello."
She looked amused,but a little curious at the same time,"Hello,"she smiled with a questioning glance.When he said nothing else,she gestured at the rose,"Is that for me?"
"Oh.... yes,"he said handing it to her,"You have to forgive my manners but you have....wow!"
"Uhh....Kiran,meh abi aai,"her friend said,knowing that she needed to give them some space.Kiran got this all the time but for some reason,she knew her friend would have quite a storyafter this guy left.Looking back to where they stood and seeing her friend blush,she smiled,"yep,there's gonna be a story there."
"Would u like to get out of here for a while,"Carlos sugeested,then seeing how her eyes widened in shock,he added,"I meant somewhere less noisy but in clear view of everyone so that i don't get any ideas."
Blushing furiously at how easily he read her mind,she nodded and they went through a door backstage which led to the carpark beyond which was the beach.
Walking ahead of her as they descended the stairs,her heel got caught in a hole and at her gasp,he turned around just in time to save her from falling but they force of her pitching forward knocked him off balance and they both fell to the floor with her landing on top.
"Oh my goodnees,are you alright?"she said,worry lacing her voice as she looked down at him.He wasnt moving and panic began to creep over her,shaking him gently,"Carlos?"
Nothing.
"Carlos?!"she was near frantic now,"Oh my goodness!"
She was about to jump up and call for help when he grabbed her hand causing her to gasp again,as he slowly smiled,"Lets do that again."
"Oh!!"she let out a sigh of relief and then puched him inthe chest,"That wasn't funny.I really thought something had happened to you!"
Looking at her,he put his hand up to her face which was lowered and pushed it up to look into his eyes,"I didnt mean to scare you,"he said softly,"I'm sorry."
Looking away,she shyly nodded and said,"Come on,the beach is more quiet."
Dusting off their clothes,he took her hand in his as they headed for the beach.She stood at least five feet four inches to his 6'2 frame.And she was simply beautiful,full lips he had noticed she bit when she was nervous or licked every now and then when she was searching for an appropriate answer.
As she settled herself on the sand,motioning him to join her,it hit him.This girl had done what no other could could have done in one night--stolen his heart.
"I'm in big trouble,"he said to himself before he settled down beside her.
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guys i'dlike to stop here.hope its not too long.pls leave ur comments and encourage me.Thanks!! 😊