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"Ek Pal bhi Tumse Door Jaa Na Sake
Hoke Juda Hum Na Juda Ho Sake"
Chapter 8
Shaurya's POV (when Mahek and Sonal were at the gate to see him. This is unknown to Mahek)
As Mahek and Sonal were talking to the security guards outside khanna mansion,Shaurya felt a familiar presence. He stood up to go see but his mother who was on the sick bed grabbed his arm. "Stay with me Shaurya." Shaurya sat down beside Karuna ma. "You wanted to tell me something?" Asked Karuna ma. "Mom,I know you have chosen a girl for me but I can't marry her right now. As you know I have this project going on in London and it's gonna go on for five years maybe and I have to travel a lot. I'm not ready for marriage at least not yet...I'll think about it when I come back from London." Said Shaurya. "But I have said yes to pooja's family." Whined Karuna ma. "Tell them to wait for five years or find another man for their daughter!" He stood up to go. "Get some sleep I'll be back." Karuna ma just stared at him unbelievably as he left. "Five years is plenty of time to find Mahek,and I'll find her before ma gets me married to her favourite pooja." Muttered Shaurya. He came out in his balcony and sighed. He thought he saw the security dragging someone out the gate. He blinked to see clearly. It was Sonal! Maheks best friend! "Security! Stop!" He screamed. But security didn't hear him. He rushed downstairs and bumped into Pooja who was playing with his phone. "What's my phone doing with you?" He snatched the phone from her. "And who was at the gate?" "Sonal and her friend." She said plainly and walked away. "Her friend? Matlab Mahek?" "I don't know!" Pooja said without turning. He ran outside and by the time he reached the gate,Mahek and Sonal was gone! Shaurya grabbed the security guards collar. "How dare you drag her like that?" The security swallowed. "Sorry sir,Pooja ma'am said throw her out." Shaurya released him. "Who was the other girl?" He asked. "Don't know sir." Shaurya kicked the gate in frustration. "Did they say why they came here?" "They wanted to see you sir." Shaurya grabbed his collar again. "And you didn't even ask me and dragged them out? Bloody hell! Do you have any idea how much I have searched for them? For the past two months I'm going around like crazy to look for them!" Vicky saw Shaurya getting physical with the security so he ran towards them. "Leave him bhai!" He freed them and told the security to notify them if the girls show up again. Vicky was still dealing with the security guy but Shaurya rushed inside and went to the camera room. He went through the footage recorded few minutes ago. He was right! It was Mahek with Sonal. Tears swam in his eyes as he placed his hand on the screen and touched her. "I missed you Mahek! I have searched you everywhere...but couldn't find you...I didn't have your contact number or any other info that would have helped me to find you...all I knew was your name...I missed you peaches! I still do!" Tears made its way down his cheeks. "If our love is true and powerful,I'll find you Mahek!"
(Back to Mahek's diary)
Mahek couldn't sleep after coming from Shaurya's house that night. She knew she had lost Shaurya forever when she heard about his fiance. But for the last time she wanted to try his cell phone. She checked on Sonal who was fast asleep in the next room beside hers. Quietly she dialled his number and to her surprise her number had been blocked! "How can you do this to me Shaurya? You can't be the Shaurya I fell in love with..." she sobbed. Little did she know,Shaurya's so called fiance had blocked her number. "I have sent you numerous text messages regarding our baby but you haven't responded...this means you don't want this baby and you don't care isn't it?" She cried and wrote her diary,talked to her baby and slept.
Weeks went by,Mahek started her catering business from home even though she was going through morning sickness and back pain. She was making quite a lot of money,thanks to Sonal and Meena. At night mahek would complete her cooking courses. Sonal was a great help to her. One night,Mahek finished writing her diary and left it on the table in the dinning room. "Meri Jaan,go sleep its very late and your bundle of joy must be sleepy too" Sonal said while grabbing a bottle of water from the refrigerator. "Yeah it was such a long day we both are really tired..good thing tomorrow is Sunday I can sleep in." Bidding her friend good night she was heading towards her room when a gust of wind from the open window entered the dinning room! The diary on the table fell on the floor. Sonal saw something fell off from the book. She rushed and picked it up. Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Mahek wait!" She screamed but Mahek was already in her room. She ran to her with the leaflet in her hand. "Look at this! Shaurya left you a million dollar cheque! How come you didn't notice it all this while?" Shocked,Mahek took the cheque in her hand. "Get me the diary Sonal!" Sonal ran and got her the diary. Mahek had tears in her eyes as she flipped through the pages to see if he had left any message for her. And yes he did! The message read, "This is for you peaches! I celebrated your birthday but didn't give you any gift. Consider this my gift to you! You may not need it now but down the road you will definitely need it,so keep it!" Mahek closed the book and hugged it to her chest. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she sat on the bed with a thud. "How come I never saw this before?" And how did you know I will need the money down the road Shaurya?" She questioned. "Mahek,there is a reason why he left the cheque! He unknowingly left the money for this baby! Use his money to raise your child! This baby has full right on his money. You don't have to struggle and work now Mahek...use his money to buy whatever this baby wants to eat in your tummy ...eat healthy and rest! Start your business when the baby is born but for now the baby's papa wants you to take it easy and deliver a healthy baby!" Sonal said and rubbed her back to console her. "I couldn't be separated from you even after being separated Shaurya"(hoke Juda hum Na Juda Ho Sake) Mahek said softly while caressing her belly. "I will raise our baby with your money...one day when you come to know,you'll be proud I'm sure." A faint smile appeared on her lips. "You are the strangest and weirdest person I ever saw shaurya khanna!" She added. "Be careful of what you say,his baby is listening in your womb." Sonal warned her. Both friends laughed in a long time.
Back to present.
Mahek jerked out of her thoughts when she felt a hand on her shoulder. "Momma you are crying again?" Mahek quickly closed her diary and put it away. Drying her tears she turned to her little boy. "You were suppose to sleep Ayaan." Making a sad face he went in her lap and hugged her tight. "I can't sleep mommy..." Mahek kissed his head and caressed his back. "And why is that?" "Because I didn't drink my milk tonight!" "Oh! But I gave you a glass,what did you do with it?" He looked at her mischievously just like Shaurya. "I gave it to the cat outside." Mahek laughed and Ayaan giggled. "Naughty boy!" When he hugged her again,his eyes fell on the diary. "I'm sure there's papa in there! To get info on papa I have to read momma's diary." He thought. "Chal aaja,I'll warm you some milk and after gulping it all down you can sleep really well." Mahek carried him to the kitchen.
Next morning after dropping off Ayaan for soccer practice,Mahek drove home. Her cell phone rang,pulling off by the roadside she answered the call. "Hello ma'am! Green garden restaurant has been nominated for the best restaurant in Mumbai,the award function is tonight and you are required to attend!" Maheks face lit up! "Oh my god really? I'm so excited! Please forward me the venue and time,I'll be there with my family." Mahek hung up and thanked God. If she wins this,there'll be opportunities for her to open more restaurant in India and abroad. She went home and called Sonal and broke the news to her. "Wow Mahek that's great news! Congrats! You'll be world famous!" Screamed Sonal. Mahek sighed. "Not me yaar,my restaurant and that's if I win!" Accha listen! I'll text you the venue,be there on time and bring your Prince Charming along with you." Sonal blushed and hung up. Sonal was engaged to the owner of the company she worked for.
Later that evening,looking at their best,Mahek and master Ayaan arrived at the venue. They were escorted to the hall and shown their table. "Miss sharma! You look hot and sexy in that dress!" Ayaan whispered in her ears. Mahek's heart jumped to her throat! He almost sounded like Shaurya. "What's wrong momma? Did I startle you?" "No..." she swallowed and forced a smile. "Thank you handsome!" Ayaan blushed. "Aww.." He so much reminded her of shaurya,his face,the mole on his upper lip and the way he walked and talked. She blinked away her tears and looked around the hall. The place was jam packed with entrepreneurs,shareholders,business men and women. Soon Sonal and Neeraj her fianc joined them. The award function started shortly after. The host welcomed everyone. Few dances were performed by groups which Ayaan enjoyed very much. "Winner will be announced after dinner,please help yourselves." The host announced. Dinner was served and everyone got busy eating. Suddenly Maheks heart beat rose. The air in the room brought his Cologne to her nostrils. "Shaurya!" If just slipped out of her mouth. "Where?" Asked Sonal looking here and there. "I just feel him Sonal." "Paagal hai tu! He's in London,how can he be here?" Sonal whispered. Thank goodness Ayaan didn't hear them talking about Shaurya,he was busy munching and chatting with his Neeraj uncle. "Trust me Sonal...I know his scent..his cologne very well...he's here somewhere!" Mahek gulped her water down to moisten her throat which went dry at Shaurya's name. Soon the Dinner was over and tables were cleared. The host was back on the stage. "Ladies and gentleman! It's time to announce the winner. I would like to call on stage the great business tycoon Mr Shaurya khanna to announce the winning restaurant." Shaurya stood up,turned to the crowd and waved. Everyone applauded. "I told you Sonal! I felt him yaar! I knew he was here!" Her head had started to spin. "Ayaan,sit here with uncle Neeraj and don't move,I'll come and get you shortly". Saying that,Mahek and Sonal fled the hall. They came outside in the lawn. "Mahek if you act like this,Ayaan will come to know about his papa which you don't want." "I'm scared Sonal,I don't want him to see me and know about Ayaan...he must be married by now and have kids of his own. Me and Ayaan will only create problems in his life ... and what if he takes Ayaan from me? I'll die without Ayaan." Sonal hugged her. "Nothing like this will happen you are overreacting sweetie..relax and take a deep breath in and out." She wiped her tears and obeyed her friend. "Before anything like that happens we have to leave from here!" She rushed inside. Sonal followed her back in the hall not knowing what to do. Both froze at the door when the winner was announced by shaurya. "And the best restaurant of the year award goes to Green Garden Restaurant!" There was a big round of applause. Ayaan clapped and looked here and there for his mommy. " I would like the owner of the restaurant Miss sharma to come on stage and receive the award please!" Shaurya was curious to know who miss sharma was. "Is she my miss sharma?" He thought. To everyone's surprise,little Ayaan got up and headed towards the stage. Neeraj helped him to get up on the stage. Maheks eyes widened and blood drained her face as to what is about to happen. Ayaan took the microphone from Shaurya and started speaking. "Ladies and gentlemen! My mom miss sharma is not here at the moment but I her son,Ayaan sharma will receive the award on behalf of her." The hall echoed with hooting,claps and whistle. "Hey buddy! Congratulations!" Shaurya forwarded his hand and Ayaan took it gently and both shook hands. "Thank you mr khanna! My mom will be really happy as this is her dream come true!" "I'm sure she will be! And all the best to your mom!" Ayaan smiled and received the award and gave it to Neeraj to hold. Shaurya thought he saw that smile somewhere. "Thank you!" said Ayaan and his eyes fell on Shaurya's face. "He looks so handsome! I'm sure my papa looks exactly like him!" "Can we take a selfie? Please?" Shaurya smiled. "Of course!" Ayaan asked Neeraj to pass him his iPad and he did. "Can you pick me up in your lap?" He asked. "On one condition! If you give me a kiss on my cheeks!" Ayaan nodded cutely. He realized he liked Shaurya khanna. They had connected so fast and so easily. Shaurya picked him in his arms and Ayaan took selfies. When selfie session was over,he kissed his cheeks. "You are one sweet boy and smart too!" Shaurya told him. "Tell me something new!" Ayaan Scoffed. Both laughed. People had started to dance on the dance floor while father son were having a chat. "You know my momma says I'm sweet and smart like my papa." Shaurya ruffled his hair and for the first time he kissed his chubby cheeks. Standing by the door,Mahek and Sonal were crying badly seeing them like that. Sonal hugged her and whispered comforting words. "Go to your table I'll send you ice-creams,you can choose which one you want to eat alright?" Ayaan was happy! "Thank you!" He put him down,Ayaan took few steps and turned. "Can we meet again?" Shaurya laughed. He was loving this little boy so much not knowing he was his own flesh and blood. Shaurya handed him his business card. "Of course we can meet buddy,take this card and call me on my cell phone whenever you need to talk,I'll come and meet you ok?" Happily,Ayaan came down the stage. At that moment,Sonal and Mahek broke the hug and looked towards the stage but Ayaan wasn't there and nor was Shaurya! "Ayaan...Ayaan kaha Gaya? Ayaan!" Mahek screamed and ran towards the dance floor.
Next chapter,Shaurya and Mahek comes face to face. Mahek flees!
He runs after her. Will he find her? Stay tuned and leave me nice feedbacks please. Love to all my readers. Chapter 9 is coming up tomorrow. Stay blessed.
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