Dreamy Reality
Part 1
Tannu stood in front of the mirror, brushing her hair and lost in space smiling happily to herself. She was wearing blue faded pants and a black tank top that showed her stomach. She was wearing a silver necklace with a star hanging off it. She had long star earrings and her nose was pierced. She was also wearing silver payals and white flip flops. Her green eyes lost in their own world. Just then her dream was broken by someone coming through her door and falling on the bed. The sound of crying was heard. She turned and looked at the girl crying. The girl's face was hidden by her dark black hair. She was wearing a white salwaar kameez. And her silver bangles were making a sweet melody as she hugged the pillow close to her chest. Tannu gasped and ran to the girl.
T- Didi kya hua? What's wrong?
The girl looked up and showed her dark black eyes lined with kohl. It was Gauri. [Gauri from kaa] Gauri hugged Tannu tightly and cried some more not answering. Then the door opens again and this time another girl enters. She was wearing blue Capri pants and a white long shirt that came up to her thighs and was tight. She was wearing silver high heels. Her brown eyes are shown…worried and angry. Her lips are being worried by her teeth; her skin was a creamy color. It was Kripa.
T- Kripa di ko kya hua? Who made her cry?
K- She's crying thanks to mom and dad.
T- What did they say?
K- They just told us that dad's best friend and his family is coming here…with their three sons…they expect di to get married to one of them and us to the other two.
T- What the heck??? No way am I gonna let them ruin our lives by making us get married to some idiotic punks.
She walked out of her room angrily with the girls following her trying to calm her down. She ignored their pleadings and kept on walking. She went to the living room and stood there glaring at her parents. They looked at her and had the guts to ask her what's wrong.
T- What do you think is wrong? I have just been told that you're planning on getting us married to some guys. When was this decided and where the hell were we when this was planned cuz I sure as hell don't remember saying yes to some freaking punk.
Tania- where are your manners Tannu? Is this how you speak to your parents?
T- Just answer my question mom. How can you just expect us to marry some guy we don't know? What about our feelings? Our own dreams? What about mine and Kripa's plan to go to the arts college in Mumbai???
Karan [tannu's dad] - this was planned when you were five years old Tannu. Dilip is my best friend. I've known him for all my life. We had promised that our friendship will be changed into a relationship thanks to our kids.
T- Well that's your problem. You have no right to choose for us…we have the right to choose for ourselves.
Karan- Im sorry but you have no choice. You're getting married to Dilip's sons and they will be here in an hour so get ready and if you do something mean to them you can say bye to your phone, I-pod, and everything else that you enjoy.
Tannu stood there staring shocked at her parents. She couldn't believe it…they would force their own daughters to do something they didn't want to. Kripa came and took her back to her room. The three sisters sat on the bed…thinking of all the fun times they spent together. They didn't hear the sound of cars coming and the chatter from downstairs. They had no clue that they were here.
K- Remember the last holi guys? Tannu your dance was absolutely awesome.
T- Thanks krips. But I liked the dance where all three of us danced together.
G- Yea that was soooooooooo much fun, especially when Kripa stuck a pose at the end.
The three start laughing at the memory and hear Karan telling them to come downstairs…the guests were here. They groaned and start walking downstairs…talking to each other and didn't notice the three guys standing in front of them. They bumped into the guys and were falling but the guys caught them. The three girls had their eyes closed and their breaths came in short gasps. Their hands were around the guy's necks and they could feel their hard body against their fragile body. The three opened their eyes at the same time and were lost.
Kripa saw blue eyes clash with her brown eyes. She was shocked…the guy was Angad Khanna, the poplar rock star that she was crazy about. She always dreamt about him and her sisters teased her a lot about it too.
Gauri's dark black eyes clashed with brown eyes. She saw a really handsome guy with his brown hair falling in a rugged look and some strand falling on his forehead…her fingers itched to move the strands back. Her heart started beating faster and faster…she feared he could hear it too.
Tannu's eyes were closed tightly in fear and when she opened them the first thing she sees are two dark gold eyes. She moved her gaze up and down his face surprised…the guy was the man that ruled her dreams day and night. It was the Zaib Khanna…her favorite rock star. Her heart rate got faster and she feared he might hear his effect on her.
Their parents looked at the three couples gazing deeply into each other's eyes and smirked at each other. Karan cleared his throat interrupting the sweet moment. The guys let go of the girls and the girls straighten their clothes nervously. Everyone was introduced to each other. While the parents chatted about their past memories…the girls whispered to each other and the guys looked around interestingly.
Karan- Girls please show Shiv, Zaib and Angad their rooms.
G- Ji papa
The girls lead the guys up the stairs and turn left coming to a hallway with 8 rooms.
G- The rooms on the left side are yours, except for the last room…that's Tannu and Kripa's music room. The rooms on the right are ours so if you need anything feel free to ask.
A- Music room???
G- Yea they both enjoy singing and dancing so dad had a room for their music.
A- Oh…what type of music do you girls like?
Tannu had already gone in her room leaving Kripa to answer.
K- Anything good.
Gauri invites them to Tannu's room to talk and when they enter they see her lying on her bed with her eyes closed and talking to someone on the phone.
T- yes I know don't worry I'll be there…ha-ha yea of course the party isn't gonna be a hit without me and you…babe chillax I'll be there and I promise I'll sing for you…after all its my best friend's birthday. Ufff Tia will you calm down already…don't worry the party will be a hit and im sure Ranveer will go loco after he sees you looking all gorgeous. Yes I know…yes of course Krips and Gauri will be there with me. Like us three could be separated…remember last time I got separated from them in the crowd. I was scared as hell yaar. Woh dono humesha mere saath rahe hain…main unke bina jee nahi payungi. They are my best friends along with you of course and they know my every secret. Besides they know me better than me. Yea…uh huh yea don't worry yea I know that one song right…pyar kiya to nibana? Yes I remember it. Don't worry im going to the music room to practice later but we have one prob who's singing the male part?? I'll see if I can get someone but I have someone in mind…you know the guy I really really like …well he's…
Just when she was about to finish the sentence…she opened her eyes and saw everyone listening to her. The girls with knowing grins and the guys with curious expressions. She sat up embarrassed and ran her hand through her hair…her cheeks turning pink. At that sight…the playboy Zaib's heart started beating faster.
T- Uhh…Tia I'll talk to you later. I have to go. Yea bye.
She smiled softly at everyone and asked them if they needed something.
K- No we thought we could talk and get to know one another better. So Tia huh?
T- Uhh yea remember today's her birthday. Like always we're going to the club for her party and I have to sing for her.
K- So you need a male singer to sing with you?
T- Yes…she wants me to sing some songs that have a male part and well I don't have a partner and im not singing both of the parts alone.
K- Well umm maybe Zaib can sing with you? What say Zaib?
Z- Yea sure im cool with that.
T- Ok thanks. I'll tell Tia.
She took her phone and texted Tia.
Text- tia I found a guy to sing with us…it's Zaib and he'll sing with me…and you know how I was telling you about the guy I like…well Zaib and his family are here in my house…turns out my dad is best friends with his dad and guess what dad wants me Kripa and Gauri to marry Zaib and his brothers. Well obviously Krips took her lover Angad and mine is you know who and I think di has a crush on the last guy Shiv. K I'll talk to ya later I have to go and practice with him. [sighs dreamingly] :] my dream come true lol k buh bye Luv ya
T- Would you like to start practicing now? The party is in like 5 hours and I have to go and help get everything ready so we have like 2 hours to practice
Z- Yea sure lets go.
The next two hours went by as Tannu and Zaib sang some songs with the others listening. Zaib was really impressed by Tannu but his ego came in the way when he went to compliment her. Tannu was kind of annoyed because of Zaib's behavior…he acted like he was all that and stuff…so not like she pictured him to be. She was determined to change his attitude.
~At Tia's party~
Everyone was having fun and complimenting on the decorations and everything. Tia was dancing with her boyfriend Ranveer looking beautiful in her black silk dress matching with Ranveer's fancy clothes. Gauri was wearing a green long dress matching with Shiv. Kripa was wearing a dark blue dress matching with Angad's blue jeans and a light blue shirt. Tannu was wearing a dark red tank top and blue Capri pants while Zaib was wearing blue ripped jeans and a red shirt. He was flirting with some girls that looked like slu** making Tannu angry and jealous. She stood alone leaning against the wall watching everyone dance and be happy. She looked at the ground feeling sad…the guy she had a big crush on was dancing and flirting with some other girls. Tia came and asked her to sing. Everyone stopped as they heard her beautiful voice sing. She was singing and dancing with her friend Rohit.
Tannu:
Laal dupatta
Laal dupatta ud gaya re bairi hawa ke jhonke se - 2
Mujhko piya ne dekh liya haai re dhoke se
Manaake mujhe dil dega voh, magar meri jaan lega voh - 2
Rohit:
Laal dupatta
Arre laal dupatta ud gaya re tera hawa ke jhonke se
Laal dupatta ud gaya re tera hawa ke jhonke se
Tujhko piya ne dekh liya haai re dhoke se
Manaake tujhe dil dega voh, magar apni jaan dega voh - 2
Tannu:
Oh oh oh oh oh
Rohit:
Hey hey hey hey, la la la la la
Tannu:
Laakh chhupaaye baithi thi main apne chaand se chehre ko
Ek pal mein hi tod diya bairan hawa ne pehre ko
Rohit:
Ho, tere chehre ka jaana kuch aisa jaadu chhaa gaya
Mere chaand ko dekhkar chaand bhi sharma gaya
Tannu:
Mujhe sharm si aaye, o mera dil ghabraaye
Rohit:
Arre aa baahon mein chook na jaaye aise mauke se
Tujhko piya ne dekh liya haai re dhoke se
Manaake tujhe dil dega voh, magar apni jaan dega voh
Tannu:
Manaake mujhe dil dega voh, magar meri jaan lega voh
Rohit:
Haai maheka maheka yeh sama kehne laga aa pyaar kar
Mere sone yaar tu dilbar se ikraar kar
Tannu:
Ho, tere pyaar ki khushboo meri saanson mein sama gayi
Le sajna sab chhod main tere peechhe peechhe aa gayi
Rohit:
Tujhe pyaar ho gaya, ikraar ho gaya
Tannu:
Arre ab to roke na rukoon main kisi ke roke se
Mujhko piya ne dekh liya haai re dhoke se
Manaake mujhe dil dega voh, magar meri jaan lega voh
Rohit:
Manaake tujhe dil dega voh, magar apni jaan dega voh
Tannu:
Laal dupatta ud gaya re bairi hawa ke jhonke se
Rohit:
Hoye, laal dupatta ud gaya re tera hawa ke jhonke se
Tujhko piya ne dekh liya haai re dhoke se
Tannu:
Manaake mujhe dil dega voh, magar meri jaan lega voh
Rohit:
Manaake tujhe dil dega voh, magar apni jaan dega voh
As they danced… unaware of the gold pair of jealous eyes gazing at the two. Tannu smiled at Rohit and thanked him for the dance.
R- What is this yaar? Remember no thanks or sorry in dosti.
T- Sorry
R- Hey
T- Ha I mean ok I'll talk to ya later.
She walked up to Tia and Ranveer and started chatting with them. After some more time she had to sing again…this time with Zaib. The rest of the party went by fast as they sang some romantic songs while staring into the other's eyes. When they got home, they were greeted by four happy parents.
T- What's so great dad?
K- We talked to the pundit about your weddings and he told us the days and their really close so we have to start preparing for the rasam's soon. The weddings will happen on the same day in two weeks time. Now Tannu its time for you to get to know Zaib better, Kripa for you to know Angad and Gauri you should know Shiv better. After all you have to spend the rest of your life together.
The three girls looked at each other and smiled happily. Gauri ran up the stairs blushing. Everyone stared after her and watched as Kripa ran saying she has to do something. They all looked at Tannu who stood there staring back.
T- What?? Do I have something on my face or something?
Tania- aren't you going to run up the stairs embarrassed like your sisters did.
T- Why should I be embarrassed? But if you insist I'll go and check on them. See ya.
Tannu ran up the stairs leaving behind a laughing crowd. She went to her room and like she expected her sisters were there waiting for her. They ran to each other and hugged each other. Downstairs the parents and the girls' future fiancs heard loud squeals and happy laughter.
Hope you all enjoyed. Please leave lovely comments and I'll update with a long and lovely part.
~rinki~
Kumkum Bhagya
Anupamaa
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