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Many of the people had encouraged me to right a new chapter in my previous story Kalma TS. But that would take some time as I have to get new ideas till then please enjoy this one shot. Thank you. Hope you like it.
KALYANI didn't know what she was supposed to do in a party like this. It was a Valentine's Day Party. Even though Malharji had been quite polite to her after finding out the truth of Sampada, it has always been in a distant way. Like he was scared of her for a change. She didn't get what he was afraid of. She was such sweet innocent girl, how can she be of any harm to him. She cackled. She may be sweet but she can be spicy and she certainly is not innocent. But even then it was quite clear that he was the boss in this relationship. Perhaps he resented how he had tortured her. That has to be the reason for all this distance between them. But disregarding whatever had happened before, she truly admired and respected him. Because of that when he asked her to come to this party, she couldn't refuse. She could hardly refuse anything if he asked. He meant the world to her. She wouldn't refuse if he asked the world of her. Because he deserved everything and more. So here she was, dolled up in pretty Red Saree with a Black Border, accentuated with a stunning sleeveless and backless Black Blouse. She had accessorize herself with a some Diamond Teardrop Earings and Black Heels. Her hair was in a bun. She looked fab. Even Malharji had been stunned when he had seen her for the first time. He had stood there with his mouth open, unable to form words. It was nice seeing him speechless sometimes.
MALHAR honestly didn't want to come to this party. It was Valentine's Day Party for God's sake. He didn't belong here. But no, the great Sampada and Atharva had to host a party on Valentine's Day also. After what had happened in the last party, he was surprised that his senior had asked him to provide security at this party also. Atharva had to have some great connections to manage to pull this off. He was sure he was going to be humiliated here too. So, because of last time he hadn't told Kalyani that this party would be hosted by Sampada and Atharva only. Kalyani, God bless him. She looked absolutely stunning and gorgeous. When he had been getting ready for the party, he had worn his black suit because it was the best he owned and he looked quite good in it. But she toh baba, she was the one dropping bombs today. He hoped that he had been able to hide his reaction from her. Thinking of Kalyani, he looked for her in the ballroom. Then his senior found him and along with him was the one and only... Mr. Atharva Bapat. He talked as soon as his senior was going to say something. He said, "I hope you don't mind Malhar Bhau, par meine aapka naam aaj ki competition mein likhwa diya hai. Aap aur Kalyani bhi toh aakhir ek newly married couple ho." He said in his sinister tone. And Malhar was now sure why this party had been organised and why he was invited. They did want to humiliate him again. As though Atharva had guessed his thoughts, which he probably had through his facial expressions, he said, "See you on the dance floor, Bhau." After he left, his senior continued in his serious tone, "Malhar tumhe iss dance competition mein hissa lena parega. Tum police department ko represent karoge." And before he could protest his senior moved towards another guest. Now Malhar had to find Kalyani at any cost. Finally he spotted her and she was talking to Sampada of all the people.
KALYANI was just about to take a cold drink when she heard her name being called out. She turned at that and saw that it was Sampada. She immediately tried to look for a way out but Sampada had reached her by now. Sampada said, "Meine sunna ke Malhar aur tum bhi competition mein part le rahe ho. Kalyani yeh uss din jaisa nahi hoga, yeh romantic couples ke liye. Tum jaise couples ke liye nahi. Waise iss baar toh Atharva aur mein hi jeetenge, you know kyunki hum actually romantic hai."
SAMPADA then noticed Malhar head their way, before either Malhar or Kalyani could say something her name was announced and she had to move towards the stage. She carried on towards the stage and shouted a Best of Luck in the general direction of Kalyani.
KALYANI was confused. Her and Malharji, romantic competition, no no no no no no no! Suddenly, someone tapped her on the shoulder. She jumped and turned around And it was just Malharji in all his handsome glory. She was about to ask him about the competition, when he said, "Haan hum hai iss competition mein. Nahi hum peeche nahi hat sakte. Police department ko represent karenge hum, isiliye. Abhi ekdam chup." But Kalyani being Kalyani said, "Lekin Malharji, hum kaise...? Ekdam chup Kalyani. Malharji ne ke diya na to bas ab kuch nahi." And then she kept a finger on her lips.
MALHAR was amused by her antics and mesmerized by her lips. As soon as he realized where his thoughts were leading he concentrated somewhere else. And lo and behold, as if summoned by his mind for distraction, Sampada and Atharva, were on the stage dancing on the stage. It was on the song Nazm Naam and he was once again hurt. God would he ever stop hurting. He could not look at them, so he turned around and left the stage. Yet again Sampada had managed to sully one of his most cherished memory.
KALYANI watched as Malharji left the room. Left her. Again. But this time she knew the reason. God Sampada was such a cruel woman. How could she do this to him. Oh, maybe she thought that if she discouraged Malharji from the very beginning he would fail. It was kind of a good plan as it was working. Sampada and Atharva had just completed their performance and their was pretty good applause going around for them. They were not as bad at dancing as they were at being humans.
Betwixt all this Kalyani had forgotten that Malhar had left the room and the next performance was theirs. What was she going to do now. Oh God! Just then the lights went out. At first she thanked God because if the lights were out then she and Malhar would not have to perform, but then something strange happened. As soon as the tunes to the song "Raabta" started echoing all over the room, the lights came on again. And standing there was Malhar his hand extended towards Kalyani. He had took off his suit jacket and his shoes and socks. He was in his black shirt and trousers and he was barefoot. And his hair looked like he had been running his hands through it for some time. The best way to describe it was Sex Hair. Kalyani looked over to her left and right and notice people staring at her. She looked towards Malhar and noticed that he was looking at her calmly, patiently. Even though Malhar wasn't sure what he would do if she refused to dance with him. He just hoped she wouldn't refuse. And then, Kalyani with some speculation took his hand and stepped up on the stage, while removing her heels. She wouldn't disagree that she was intrigued as to why Malhar wanted to dance with her. She was hypnotized and followed him to the stage.
Malhar pulled her towards him by the hand. And as she came close to him he slid his right hand and grabbed her waist. He slowly lifted his left hand towards her face and she closed her eyes, unsure what he wanted to do. But he just moved his hand to the back of her head pulled out the pencil that was holding her hair in a bun. As soon as Kalyani felt her hair fall on her back she opened her eyes. She lifted her right hand to the curls cascading over her back. She looked to Malhar in shock. Malhar just raised his eyebrows in mirth and dropped the pencil. She slithered out of his hold and turned away. But he followed her.
Kehte Hain Khuda Ne Iss Jahan Mein Sabhi Ke Liye
Kisi Na Kisi Ko Hai Banaya Har Kisi Ke Liye
Tera Milna Hai Uss Rab Ka Ishaara
Maanu
Mujhko Banaya Tere Jaise Hi Kisi Ke Liye
As these words rebounded in the room he followed her and clasped her left shoulder. His right hand came to her right hand and she clenched his hand in her own. All this while he used his left hand to pull her back towards him. He moved his left hand from left shoulder, through her collarbone, to her right shoulder, where the Pallu of her Saree was attached. She lifted her left hand to hold his and basked in his closeness. Then his right hand proceeded towards her nape.
Kehte Hain Khuda Ne Iss Jahan Mein Sabhi Ke Liye
Kisi Na Kisi Ko Hai Banaya Har Kisi Ke Liye
Tera Milna Hai Uss Rab Ka Ishaara
Maanu
Mujhko Banaya Tere Jaise Hi Kisi Ke Liye
His left arm raised from her shoulder and he twisted his arm over head and rested his right arm on her waist all the while supporting her neck as he arched her backwards. Their eyes locked. Kalyani was as good as a puppet in his hands. He was her master. They both had fire in their eyes. He lifted her from th position and now both were standing back to back. Malhar without turning took Kalyani's hand in his own.
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta
Kaise Hum Jaane Hume Kya Pata
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta
With the hand he has just clutched he turned and hoisted it up and made her move in circles. She spiralled gracefully. Malhar was stunned at her beauty. He let go of her hand and moved around her while she whirled on the stage.
Tu Humsafar Hai, Phir Kya Fikar Hai
Jeene Ki Wajah Hi Yahi Marna Issi Ke Liye
Kehte Hain Khuda Ne Iss Jahan Mein Sabhi Ke Liye
Kisi Na Kisi Ko Hai Banaya Har Kisi Ke Liye
When she finally paused, he again clutched her hand and pulled her towards him. She spiralled from his his left to his right where he snagged her waist and continued to tilt her backwards. And she went willingly. Trusting that he would catch her if she were to fall. Hoping that he would hold her and never let her fall.
In the tunes that followed, he slowly straightened her, all the while their eyes were locked. They wanted to burn in the fire in their eyes. They were consumed by the fire in their eyes. Kalyani could not handle the fire and backed away from him for a moment and turned away from him.
Meharbaani Jaate Jaate Mujh Pe Kar Gaya
Guzarta Sa Lamha Ek Daaman Bhar Gaya
Tere Nazara Mila, Roshan Sitaara Mila
Takdeer Ki Kashtiyon Ko, Kinara Mila
Kalyani felt Malhar hold her hand from behind. When she turned back towards him she was surprised to see him on one knee. He took her other hand and held both her hands together and then kissed her on the back of both her hands. She couldn't handle feeling like this. She couldn't handle Malhar making her feel like this. So she again turned around and moved towards the corner of the stage.
Sadiyon Se Tarse Hai Jaisi Zindagi Ke Liye
Teri Sauhbat Mein Duaayein Hain Ussi Ke Liye
Tere Milna Hai Uss Rab Ka Ishaara
Maanu Mujhko Banaya Tere Jaise Hi Kisi Ke Liye
He came back. There was not an inch of difference within them both now. He started taking hold of her waist. He slowly moved his left hand from her waist to her stomach. He stretched his hand over stomach over her navel, stroking her, causing her goosebumps. She stopped his left hand, as it was raising further problems for her, by taking hold of his left hand with her own. His right hand moved from right shoulder to her right hand, brushing gently and then their hands were intertwined.
Kehte Hain Khuda Ne Iss Jahan Mein Sabhi Ke Liye
Kisi Na Kisi Ko Hai Banaya Har Kisi Ke Liye
Tere Milna Hai Uss Rab Ka Ishaara
Maanu Mujhko Banaya Tere Hi Jaise Kisi Ke Liye
He raised their right hands in waves and unfolded them as if reaching for something. Then Malhar finally let go of Kalyani's stomach and turned her back around. He again lifted their intertwined hand.
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta
Kaise Hum Jaane Hume Kya Pata
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta
He raised their intertwined hands and circled her again. She spiralled gracefully this time too. But Malhar did not let her go this time. He kept on circling her.
Tu Humsafar Hai, Phir Kya Fikar Hai
Jeene Ki Wajah Hi Yahi Hai Marna Issi Ke Liye
Kehte Hain Khuda Ne Iss Jahan Mein Sabhi Ke Liye
Kisi Na Kisi Ko Hai Banaya Har Kisi Ke Liye
He paused her and pulled her back to him. He lifted her up in his arms by her waist. Kalyani supported her hands on his shoulders. They remained in that position for a while and engaged in an eyelock again.
As the ending tunes of the song started playing Malhar slowly started pulling Kalyani down. He was pulling her down, their was no space between them. Kalyani slowly lifted her hands from his shoulders and cupped his face in both her hands. There foreheads were now touching. They were leaning against each other. Kalyani was so overwhelmed that she had closed both her eyes. Her breaths were deep. Her chest heavy. She had never felt something like this. Ever. All this while Malhar had been unleashed. He could not get enough of Kalyani. He was looking at her even when her eyes were closed. He was so mesmerized by her.
The room filled with claps. The claps that made them come to their senses. Remembering where they were, they separated. Kalyani, devastated of what she was feeling, ran away from the room as Malhar looked on.
KALYANI was in panic. What had she done? She was well on the way to fall in love with a man who was already in love with someone else. If she could say that. She probably was already in love with him. She had to protect herself. No she couldn't be doing this. Just then she heard footsteps. She knew it was Malharji and she reigned all her feelings back. She had to face him. She turned. Malharji, cupping her face with both his hands, asked, "Kya hua Kalyani, waha se aise kyun chali aayi?" His tone was so soft, he was so soft, that was the reason that her dam broke and she replied, "Yaha koi nahi hai Malharji, toh mere saath acha hone ka naatak karne ki koi zarurat nahi hai."
MALHAR was shocked at what Kalyani had said, naatak, she had just called his care for her a naatak. He said, "Toh ab joh bhi andar hua woh sab naatak tha. Joh bhi uss dance ke waqt hua woh ek naatak tha?" She angrily said, "Aur nahi toh kya, aap har baar Sampada ke aage hume khush dikhane ki koshish karte hai. Andar joh bhi hua woh sab bhi unke liye hi tha. Mere liye nahi." He didn't understand what the hell was she talking about, so he asked, " Tum bhi toh yahi karti aayi ho na Kalyani? Toh kya mein sach much uss tareef ke layak nahi joh tum Sampada ke saamne meri karti ho?"
KALYANI stumbled. How could he still believe that? Was Sampada leaving him so traumatic that he has lost all his confidence. No she had to clear it to him. "Nahi Malharji, mein aise nahi keh rahi. Aap uss tareef ke haqdaar hai." Replied Kalyani to his question. Then Malharji asked her, "Toh tum kehna kya chahti ho Kalyani. Saaf saaf kaho?" Frustrated by him she yelled, "Mein yeh kehna chahti hun ki mein aapse pyaar karne lagi hun. That I'm falling in love with you. Aur aap yeh sab sirf Sampada ko dikhane ke liye kar rahe hai. Meri feelings hurt ho rahi hai, mein nahi batana chahti kissi ko bhi ki humare beech kya hai, kyunki kuch hai hi nahi. Mujhe aapse pyaar hone laga hai, pata nahi kaise, pata nahi kyun, par hone laga hai." There she said it. The she realised what she said. Her eyes widened and she began to run away. But he caught her. Again.
MALHAR was shocked. Kalyani, Kalyani was falling in love with him. Him, who had destroyed her life. Him, who had always punished her for the mistake of others. And then she had the guts to run away again. Without hearing his side of the story. He caught her, made her turn towards him and cupped her cheek with his hand. He explained, " Kalyani, mein sochta tha ki tum jaisi ladki kabhi mujhse pyaar nahi kar sakti. But clearly, meine tumhe underestimate kiya. Tumne bol liya, ab meri sunno. Andar joh bhi hua woh naatak nahi tha. Woh aag joh tumne mehsoos ki woh mujhme bhi hai. Mere dil mein bhi tumhare liye feelings hai. Pyaar ke liye bahut jaldi hai, par Kalyani manzil wohi hai. Raaste pe agar tum saath chalogi toh pyaar tak toh pahunch hi jayenge. I am sorry agar tumhe Aise laga ki yeh ek naatak hai, but aaj tumhe mujhe realize karwaya hai ki mein firse pyaar kar sakta hun. Aur aaj ke liye yeh bahut hai."
KALYANI had tears in her eyes by the time he finished. She took the he had used to cup her cheek and kissed him on the palm. Then she noticed the time on his watch. And yelled, "Malharji chaliye, woh result announce karte hi honge." At this he replied, "Kisko padi hai result ki, asli prize toh mujhe mil gaya hai." And then he proceeded to get her close to him by locking her in his arms. She blushed and said, "Chaliye na please Malharji..."
MALHAR laughed at her antics and said, "Chalo bale, but mujhe farak nahi padta hum jeete ya nahi." To this Kalyani also smiled and said, "Ho gaya, bas ab chaliye." And Malhar was impressed by her new attitude, and said, " Acha, abhi dikhata hun." And he started tickling her.
They entered the ballroom in laughter and noticed that first runner ups were Sampada and Atharva. They looked at each other and laughed. They both looked like they had bit lemons. However, the judges were about to anounce the winner, so they both stood seriously.
Finally the judges announced that Kalyani and Malhar were they winners. At this Kalyani jumped about a feet high and landed directly on him shouting, "Yeah Malharji hum jeet gaye, yes!" in varying tones. However she stopped and looked around them embarrassed for a moment. Then she looked at him in mock anger and he raised an eyebrow at her. They both laughed and Malhar put his hand on Kalyani's waist and they went to the stage. They accepted the trophy and everyone clapped for them.
MALHAR thought of today as a victory. His victory over Sampada and Atharva did not actually matter to him. However, his victory over Kalyani's heart was truly his greatest accomplishment.
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