Hey guys,
Well, I watched ?An Autumn in New York? once again, something about it really attracts me, and I don?t know what?? Probably Richard Gere?He!!! He!!! (:
It is not one of the best films made, the critics didn?t approve of it, but I like it!!! A beautiful story, a bit on philosophical side dealing with love, relationships, death, and life, and boring as well!!!! It could have been much much better; the only thing which worked was Gere?s charisma and Winona Ryder?s sweet looks!!!!
Anyways, I felt like adapting it in my own hinglish, Indian version, and no, Jai Walia doesn?t have a daughter or grandson here and he never dated bani?s mother, I really felt that was stupid!!! Please I can?t tolerate that!!! And bani might die, might not die!!!! I can?t say!!!
I usually write elaborate lines about the character?s feelings, emotions, their backgrounds etc, but in this I will try and make it more subtle and sublime!!!!
Comments are necessary!!!! He He!!!! (:
ENJOY!!!
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Ek Mulaquat? ?
Jai Walia sat on the bed of his personal suite...the blanket covering his lower half?while he sipped his expensive alcoholic drink carefully reading something on his laptop?totally uninterested in the person who was till now lying beside him?
Meera silently put on her dress and approached him sweetly?holding his naked shoulders she bent to place a peck on his cheek?
?Bye?Call me!!!? she said flashing her eyelashes?
Jai gave her a cold send off still immersed in his work? she left swaying her hips?
Jai Walia, an upscale restaurateur tycoon? infamous verging-on-40 playboy?master of the no-commitment seduction? and a womanizer who rejects ideas of love and commitment? these were the perfect adjectives which aptly described his colorful personality?switching off the laptop he headed towards the bathroom to have a shower??
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In the wider world, there is a terrible hierarchy that people have between life and survival... There is a sense that bigger is better and smaller is a diminutive, lesser thing. It's maddening to me because I don't understand it. I just think that if one is a serious believer in the GIFT OF LIFE?that argument doesn't really hold very much water because It is How you live NOT how much ??
Bani continued to scribble in her personal diary?while the woman beside her applied various shades of rose to her cheeks?she was immersed in her thoughts when the manager came to call?it was time?bani kept her colorfully printed book inside her bag...looking at her glamorous image in the mirror she left?
Bani adjusted herself on the high raised stool?she sat comfortably?with her slender legs crossed?her red flowing gown exposing her legs?she looked at the orchestra behind her and nodded? ?she held the mike?inhaling a deep breath she started singing? ?
The crowd turned their attention to the pretty lady whose beautiful ballad was echoing in the jam-packed restaurant? ?her husky sweet voice was magnetic?
(Dil pe ek naya sa nasha cha gayakho raha tha jo khwaab vo laut aa gaya) - 2(Yeh jo ehsaas hai jo karaar haikya issi ka hi naam pyaar hai) - 2pootche dil thumke jaraTinka Tinka jara jarahai roshni se jaise bharaHar dil main armaan hote to hai - 2bas koi samjhe jara Jai hurried into the restaurant?it was his party and he was late??Damn the Mumbai traffic..? he cursed?as he headed inside a voice caught his attention?it was soothing?he hurried inside?but the baleful mob of people obstructed his view of the singer? he was heading towards the bar when his ex-flame caught hold of him? ?he somehow excused himself?and settled in an empty corner from where he had a clear view of the singing beauty? ?he stared lasciviously at her nubile young form?she had huge hazel brown eyes?her long hair ended near her waist in squiggly curls?her eyes were half-closed? ?as she reached the finale of her mesmerizing song? ?Tinka Tinka Tinka Tinka?mmm?
Bani ended her song nervously looking at the over-crowded hall?a second later the crowd broke into a thunderous applause?she smiled? scanning the crowd? when her eyes met a hypnotic pair of steel grey eyes?ogling at her?she felt a bit conscious?she watched the handsome stranger raise his glass?and slightly bow his head in appreciation? ?she blushed?thanking everyone she left? ?
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Collecting her payment from the manager?she changed into her comfortable pair of jeans and t-shirt?she felt excited seeing her first pay cheque? ?quickly collecting her worn out bag she left the make up room?
She was not a tremendous singer and neither harbored any ambitions to become one, singing was just her hobby, and she wanted to earn some money and be independent?she was lucky to get a scholarship to continue her education?and it was high time she was responsible and independent?and stop depending on Mother Judith?that was the sole reason she had come looking for a job in the restaurant and the manager was on the verge of a nervous breakdown as the lead singer for the evening party was not coming?he had spontaneously asked her to sing and he was pleasantly impressed by her not so perfect singing talent? ?
She walked briskly along the endless lobby?she usually did walk briskly unlike most females?inspecting the cheque? ?it was more than what she had been promised?she looked at the signature?it was readable? Jai Walia?the manager was some Roy as written on his name plate?but Jai Walia, she remember hearing his name on television, must be the owner she concluded?carefully placing the cheque in between the pages of her diary she was leaving when she heard her name being called? ?
?Hello Miss. Dixit?? she heard a deep baritone...she turned around to find the same pair of hypnotic steel grey eyes staring at her?
?You were wonderful?? Jai continued?
?Thank you?? she said hesitantly?not taking her eyes off him?Jai gave her a long look?if she was looking hot in her red attire and make up?she looked innocently sweet and cute in her faded jeans and top?her make-upless face poignantly radiant with a peculiar luminance? ? ?I was just confused a bit?? jai said regaining his composure? ?About what?? bani said looking confused? ?Well, which is more beautiful?your voice or you?? he said grinning? Bani blushed and averted her eyes?looking at him again? ?she spoke up? ?How about both?? she said cheekily? ?Even I was thinking the same?we are so similar?Aren?t we???? jai said unabashedly? bani blushed harder?this man was openly flirting with her?and here she was blushing as well? ?By the way I am Jai Walia?? jai extended his hand?bani stared at him with disbelief? ?The Jai Walia?I mean?the owner?? she fumbled? ?Yes?the owner of this restaurant?and it is not The Jai Walia?for you it is just Jai?? he said giving her a lopsided smile? ?Just Jai?Good night?I need to go?? bani said? ?Can I have the pleasure of dropping this beautiful lady??? ?I am afraid?No?Thank you?but I can manage?? ?I insist?? ?I can seriously manage?? ?Okay?then?hope to meet you again Bani?? ?Why would The Jai Walia like to meet an ordinary singer like me again??? ?Because?there is something extraordinary in an ordinary singer like you?? he said looking at her straight? ?Well, I am not sure?? ?Tomorrow evening?same place?8?o clock?I will be waiting for you?Bani?? jai said ?But?? ?No ifs and buts?you are coming that?s it?Bye!!!? jai said and walked away inside?before she could retort?Bani kept looking at his retreating back?he was certainly a charmer? ?smiling to herself she left?
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Rano heaved a brimful sigh? ?
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Everything was bathed in the golden autumn light? golden leaves dappled with pale autumn light?swooped down from the extended branches of the tall tree?it was all so charming, so perfect, so completely uncontrived and risible?
Bani watched the children playing?running hither and thither?throwing the ball at each other? ?in innocent delight?
?Sambhalke?rohan?? bani shouted as she watched the naughty little rohan who was about to trip? ?
This orphanage was her home?she was just a nascent infant when she had been cruelly left before the gates of this orphanage all alone?being allowed to get wet in the down pouring heavy rain? ?this was her history of inheritance which she came to learn form her favorite mother-like?Mother Judith?it was she who rescued her and saved her life?this wonderful orphanage was the shelter to the many homeless and hearth less people, be it orphaned small children or age old people who had been abandoned by their own??even though she lived with rano in her small apartment?but every weekend they came here to spend time?it was relaxing and rejuvenating?
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?Thank you so much Bani for coming?I am really glad?? jai said as he pulled out the chair for her to sit like a perfect gentleman? ?Thank you for inviting me?? bani said genuinely? Placing the order they started talking casually? ?Your voice is magical?you should be a singer?? jai said as he dug his fork into the pasta??Thanks for your compliment but I don?t think I am such a good singer??
?No I am serious?you should participate in a talent hunt or a reality show?I promise I will vote for you??
?My life is a big reality show?what is the need for another?? bani said smilingly?jai looked at her? he was stung and flummoxed by her intriguing eyes?which sparkled?
?Never mind??
?Can I ask you something if you don?t mind?
?Sure??
?Why are you still unmarried?I mean you have everything then??
?I just don?t believe in it simple as that??
?Why? Don?t you feel the need for a person who loves you, who cares for you, a family???
Jai let out a small laugh?
?Seriously I don?t need anyone?I am very much happy the way I am ??
?But still, don?t you feel alone??
?Well, marriage is a choice not a necessity??
?It?s a beautiful institution??
?It looks nice in books?in reality nothing as a perfect marriage exists??
?I agree everything is not perfect but then you have to work at it each day?if you truly love your partner??
?Common bani?my father married twice and divorced twice?he died in Italy in his girlfriend, an Italian senorita?s arms?my mother married twice and divorced too?my step sister fell in love with her husband and married, had children and divorced, she is now living a luxurious life in US, that poor fellow shuttles between US and India to meet his children?what peace does anyone have by marrying??
?Just because you have seen some bad relationships doesn?t mean you write off something as sacred as marriage??
?Bani you are very young to understand the dynamics of relationships??
?What has age got to do with it???
?To be honest?love, marriage, everlasting love, a great institution, a bond of seven lives?these are all make belief words which are said to glorify it?marriage is nothing but a legalized form of procreation?just because we don?t want illegitimate children running around?who don?t know how many mothers and fathers they have??
?That was mean?? bani gave him sad look?
?Well, I am sorry but that is the truth??
?I still don?t agree?love is beautiful??
?It is devastating too??
?It is hard to win with you??
?Then gracefully agree to loose?I don?t mind??
?You are impossible??
?I know?? jai chuckled?
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?Nothing?I just had a good time?? bani said remembering the symphony of the piano which he ostentatiously played in front of everybody dedicating it to her?
?Bani you do realize he is a 40 year old, Casanova, super rich business tycoon?beyond this meeting?there is nothing?I am serious?? ?Pata nahin Rano?yeh Ek Mulaquat jaane kya mod legi?? bani said sheepishly? Bani smiled as she recalled his robust, tall built; his eyes uninhibitedly showed his attraction towards her, he was certainly a very very handsome man?and that slight grey streak on his front hair added to his s*x appeal even further?but she certainly didn?t appreciate his views on love?he was so rigid?++++++++
Bani was hurrying back home after her Saturday evening show? she had to reach the orphanage?she sprinted across the expansive seating area? ?Boo?? jai screamed in her ears? ?God!! Mr.Walia you scared me?? bani said her heart thumping? ?Jai...Bani?Jai?we are not in a business meeting?? ?Okay jai?How come you are here??? ?It is my restaurant if you don?t remember?? ?I?I didn?t mean that way?I didn?t see you inside?? ?Well, how could I miss the golden opportunity to hear your golden voice?? bani shook her head? ?You...are?? ?Impossible?I know?by the way why you are running?? ?Well, I have to reach somewhere?? ?Come let?s go then?? ?I can?? ?I know you can manage but I will drop?? Bani mutely followed him like a dumb lamb?
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?Bani?yeh cake kisske liye hain?? jai asked as he held the packed cake in his hands? ?Chalo toh batati hoon?? bani said as she dragged him inside?jai looked at the banner?it was an orphanage? ?Hum orphanage main kyun jaa rahen hain?? ?This is like my home?I was brought up here?? Jai looked at her stunned? ?I am so sorry Bani?? ?Arre?it?s okay?and trust me there is no place better than this?? ?Ya!!! But why are we going??? ?You said na?you don?t believe in love?I want to show you something?? bani said as she entered the section for the old age people? ?Kahan thi tum bani?I was waiting for you?? an irritated Rano asked but suddenly stopped in her tracks watching Jai Walia standing in front of her and that too carrying a parcel? ? ?Hi!! Young lady?? jai smiled as he saw the horror-stuck face of the spectacled girl before him? ?Hi!!!!? rano managed to say? ?Rano?chal?? bani nudged her? ?Haan??
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Jai stood in a corner holding a glass of soft drink, looking at the scene which unfolded before him? It was Mr. and Mrs. Gupta?s 60th Marriage Anniversary?and all the people of the orphanage wanted to give them a surprise party?the streamers hung from the low roof top?his eyes settled on bani who was gleefully singing HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU? clapping her hands excitedly as the little children surrounding her did? He smiled as he saw the elder couple nervously cutting the cake and feeding each other? ?Thank you so much?? they both said simultaneously? ?Aaj ke din mere paas tumhe den eke liye kuch nahin hain janki?? Mr.Gupta looked at his wife? ?Aap mere saath hain aur kya chahiye?? Mrs.Gupta smiled? ?Humne aap se kabhi kaha nahin?par hum aap se bohot pyaar karte hain?aur hamesha karte rahenge?? Mr. Gupta said as he presented his wife a red rose?slightly pecking her cheek?Mrs. Gupta blushed like a teenager?and the crowd broke into a thunderous applause? ?They are so cute na?? he heard bani?s sweet voice disturbing him? ?Hmm?? ?So, now do you believe that true does exist??? ?Well, might be?? ?You will never accept will you???? ?Well, I always win?? ?This time you will loose?? ?Really!!!? ?Yes!!!?
?Let?s see?? ?Fine let?s see?? Bani suddenly felt a piercing pain in her head?she held her head steadying herself? ?Bani?What happened?Bani...are you okay?? jai fumbled? ?Ya!! I am fine?thoda sa head ache bas?? bani said recovering? ?Are you sure?? ?Ya!! I am perfectly fine??
++++++++Weeks passed by and Jai and bani?s regularized meetings only increased by the elapsing time? ?How was your project?? jai asked?bani laughed? ?I messed it up?? bani said ?And you are laughing?? ?Haan toh?it was so funny?I was explaining the concept?ppt present kar rahin thi?maine galti se music player dabadiya and that stupid song started to play?? ?Bani you should have been careful?and by the way which song was being played?? ?Hips don?t lie?? bani said pouting?jai burst out laughing? ?You are kidding aren?t you?? ?No, and that bald headed teacher looked at me as if he would murder me?with his eyes only? ?Oh!!! Bani?you are such a sweet heart?? he unconsciously kissed her cheek? A surprised bani looked at him?who was still laughing?and had moved ahead?she touched the spot where his lips had touched? ? she walked fast to catch up with his speed? ? ?Ek baat poochun?? bani asked him who was pretty much unaware of his stunt? ?Hmm?? ?How many girlfriends did you have?? ?Well?? jai thought for a second? ?You don?t remember?? ?Well, actually there were so many that I lost count?? ?You are impossible?? ?I know dear?? ?Kabhi kissi se pyaar nahin hua?? ?You have started again?? ?Nahin?so many pretty women...koi toh pasand aayi hogi?? ?Sach kahoon?toh kissine pyaar karna sikhaya hi nahin?they were just happy being with The Jai Walia?? ?You could have taken a chance?? ?I could have but then they were not worth the risk to be taken to truly love and live?? ?So Mr. No-Commitment?chose to be a chronic bachelor?? ?Yep!!! ?Not promising forever?? I don?t do promises which I can?t keep??
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Tony watched his master enter the house whistling a song?for the past few days he was extremely happy and gregarious?Tony wondered about his master?s sudden turn of attitude? ?Hi Tony!!!? jai greeted his butler? ?Hello sir?? Tony replied hesitantly? ?I feel like eating something sweet?lets make caramel pudding?I will change and come?you just arrange the things?? ?Yes?yes sir?? Tony disappeared into the kitchen?Caramel Pudding?what was this man upto?he wondered?observing him carefully? Tony watched jai stirring the hot caramel?clad in that white apron?he was an excellent cook himself? ?his face was lit up with an effervescent smile?
?I have never seen you so happy sir?? Tony said? ?Really?? jai said smiling at him? ?The last time you were so happy was when you launched your dream project?? ?Ya!!!!? ?If you don?t mind can I ask you something?? ?Go ahead?? ?Are you in love sir???? Jai stopped stirring for a second?and then resumed it? ?You must be kidding Tony?you know me?? jai winked at him? Tony looked at him unconvinced? ?It had been a long time since you visited you home town?? jai asked? ?Yes, sir?? ?Take an off Tony?? ?But sir?? ?No if Tony...take a break?? ?Yes sir??
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?Bani?Why don?t you understand dear?? rano whined? ?Why don?t you understand?there is nothing like that?? bani defended? ?Oh really!!!? rano said? ?Yes really?? ?Then what is that which I see in your eyes?? ?What!!!? ?You love him bani?? Bani kept quiet? ?Bani?you know how he is?he doesn?t believe in love and commitment?then what is the use?? rano said? ?Even if I wish to I can?t commit?you know that?? ?Bani?? rano hugged her?
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Jai leaned forward?opening his mouth slightly?he placed his lips over hers?bani felt his hot breath on her?pressing his lips gently he moved his lips over hers in a slow, circular motion? ?bani closed her eyes?enjoying the wet feel of his lips over hers?she felt feverish? ?
Jai?s one hand moved to her waist and the other one rested against the middle of her back?bani?s one hand held his upper arm gently?while she ran her fingers of the other hand through his hair? ?
Their heads bent towards each other?her eager lips parted?he sucked on to her bottom lip and then top lip with his own, just for a second or two? ? he played with her tongue by circling hers with his own, he ran the tip of his tongue along hers, darted his tongue in and out of her mouth teasingly?and ran the tip of his tongue along the palate? ?bani moaned lowly?clasping both her lips between his?kissing her fully?he enthralled her hidden senses?
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His fingers danced an ecstatic melody over her bare skin?her shaky sweaty palms moved up and down his sweaty bare back pressing the taut muscles?gasping unevenly?she felt caged yet pleasurable under his firm, furrowing grip?she held on to him?as he fervently kissed her supple young body ? ?
Jai lay wide awake?with bani lying along side him nestling in the crook of his arm ?her head resting on his spread arm?the pleasure took him by surprise?it put a fresh shine on the world?never did it seem so freshly painted?so brightly enameled?so new? ?with all others it was nothing more than just s*x?the most savage human coercive element? ?but with Bani it was so exhilarating and liberating? ?Was he in??? No he can?t?he looked below to meet her wide beautiful luminous eyes staring at him?
?Do you regret it???? Bani asked softly?
?Not exactly?? jai replied?
?Then what were you thinking? ??
?Nothing?? he shook his head?
?You were thinking something weren?t you??
?Yes??
?Then tell me??
He bent down to claim her lips? ?
?You talk too much Miss. Dixit?? he whispered against her lips?she melted again? in his arms? ?
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Jai was busy working in his cabin when his secretary informed that Aditya had come to meet him?he immediately asked her to send him in? ?Hi!! Jai kaise ho?? Aditya said cheerfully?even thought they were not very close but they were good friends, even being a step-brother jai always liked jigyasa and cared for her? ?Long time Adi?How have you been??? jai said as he rose form his seat to welcome him? ?I am fine?? ?Yahaan kaise aana hua?? ?Ek meeting ke liye aaya tha?socha tumse mil loon?and moreover aaj kal tabloids main tumhare bare main kuch padha nahin?Whats up??? Adi joked? jai let out a throaty laughter? ?I am perfectly fine?jigyasa aur bache kaise hain?? ?I just came back two days ago from US they are fine?jigyasa is good?sahil kitna lamba hogaya hain?anu bhi bohot badi hogayi hain?? adi said remorsefully? ?Adi?Why don?t you just let go of it?probably you should start your life afresh?? ?Its not easy jai?they are my children...and she my wife?? ?Ex-wife?? ?I know?but?? ?Don?t tell me you are still waiting?? Aditya kept mum? ?Aditya you know jigyasa?she is quite stubborn?agar tumhe lagta hain ki she will come back then you are fooling yourself?? ?I know?but I loved her?probably I still do?? ?Adi?? ?Chodo yaar?I am fine?I think I should leave?Bye? aditya got up to leave? ?Adi main tumhe rokunga nahin?but if you need me I am always there?you know that don?t you?? ?Ya!!! BYE!!! Enjoy?? adi said ?I will?? jai said giving him an encouraging smile? Jai watched him leave?his heart pricked to seeing him like that?Why was love so painful????? He wondered?++++++++
Jai squinted his eyes?disturbed by the incoming sharp sun rays?he spread his hand on the bed searching for bani?finding it empty he threw away the blanket?wearing his pants?he left in search of her?he came out of his room to find bani sitting in the hall on the ground all fresh and clothed looking like a dewdrop?various sized boxes and glossy wrapping papers surrounded her? He comfortably sat behind her and hugged her from behind?kissing her nape he whispered a husky Good Morning? ?Good morning?? bani replied chirpily? ?Subah subah kya kar rahin ho?? he asked nuzzling her neck? ?Subah toh kab ki hogayi?Mr. Sleepyhead it is already 11?? ?All thanks to you?? jai said naughtily? taking away the cello tape in her hand and keeping it aside? ?Very funny?? ?Funny!!! That was meant to seduce you baby?not the make you laugh?? jai said ?lifting her hand and kissing her knuckles? ? ?Jai?not now?I am really busy?? ?Batao toh kar kya rahin ho?? ?Founder?s day ki taiyaari?? ?Founder?s Day?? ?Hmm?aaj orphanage ka founder?s day hain?and we celebrate it every year?issilye bachon ke gifts pack kar rahin hoon?and before I forget?you have been cordially invited as the special guest?? bani handed him an envelope? ?OH!!! Mujhe kyun?? jai said as he read the colorful invitation card made by the children? ?Because of you philanthropy?? ?That?it was not a big deal???For you it might not be?but for us it is?kitne saare bache abhi ache school main jaa sakte hain...you know?and all because of you?? bani turned around and pecked his lips?
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Rano and bani?s gaze refracted from each other to jai?s?bani was sitting on the bed looking at him helplessly?he had been sitting like this for the past 15 minutes without uttering a single word?she knew this was the silence before the storm?he would explode like a volcano in any second? ?How could you not tell me about it Bani?How could you not????? Jai finally spoke in a croaked voice?he was completely stunned by this piece of news?Bani was suffering brain tumor and it was today she was telling him? ?I am sorry Jai?I?? bani said meekly? ?Shut up Dam it Shut up?itni badi bath tumne mujhse chupai?I can?t believe this? I just hate you bani?I just hate you?? jai shouted? ?Jai?? ?I said shut up?I am not talking to you?Rano Doctors ne kya kaha?? Rano who was nervously watching the melodrama unfold before her felt like an outsider in her own house? ?Bani ka tumor bas 2, 3 mahino pehle hi detect hua?she was very healthy?pata nahin kaise?tab tak bohot der ho chuki thi?the tumor had already grown?doctor ne medication toh likhe diya par?he said there was no hope of her living?hardly 3 months more?bas kuch din aur and she? ?Rano broke down crying? ?Bull shit?Kissi bina certificate ke doctor ke paas gaye hoge?doctors toh kuch bhi bolte rehte hain?Bani ko kuch nahin hoga?? ?Jai?I have accepted it?abhi kuch nahin ho sakta?? bani said smilingly? ?You just shut up bani?I am not talking to you?I just hate you?? jai got up and left picking up her case file? ?Jai?? bani called out only to hear the loud slamming of the door?she sighed? ?Rano?shaant hoja?everything will be fine?? bani consoled her friend? ?He loves you bani?? Rano said teary eyed? Bani looked at her; she gave a watery smile and said?? I know Rano?ussika toh darr hain?pata nahin how he will take my d?? before she could complete rano put her hand across her mouth? ?You will be fine?? Rano said?fresh set of tears rolling down her face?
Jai sat in his dark bedroom?hiding his face behind his palms?he cried?he let those salty tears strain his face?the all powerful Jai Walia was crying?for the first time in his life?she is dying?he repeatedly said to himself?this can?t happen?all the life he ran away from love?and when somebody loved him?that person was going away?he was true about love?it was God Damn painful?he cried?He words resonated in his mind? ?My life is a big reality show?? ?It is just a head ache?? ?Neither can I promise?? I wont? let anything happen to her?I won?t let her go?he said to himself with determination?++++++++?Doctor?Why you don?t say anything?? jai looked at Dr. Mathur with pleading eyes? ?Well, Mr. Walia?I will be honest?the tumor is in the last stage?it is quite huge as seen in the scan?it is only because of those medicines she is still surviving?? Dr. Mathur said in an emotionless tone? ?But doctor?there will be some way?operation?anything?I will pay anything?I can call doctors from abroad?or I will take her abroad?? ?I can understand Mr. Walia?the only thing which can be done is surgery?? ?Then do it?as soon as possible?? ?But the chances are every less Mr. Walia?? ?I don?t care?Bani should be fine?call anybody?do anything?? ?Mr .Walia?it is because of you this huge hospital is running?we will surely do our best?I will contact Mr. Rao, he the leading brain surgeon?? ?Please doctor?save her?please?I beg you?? Dr. Mathur saw the man before whom the world used to bow down was today bowing down before him?his heart went out to him?
++++++++Bani aimlessly moved around the house?she checked her mobile for the nth time but there was no call or message?it had been three days she didn?t hear his voice, she was going mad?.she sat in the couch disheartened?probably it was over?she sighed? ?Not promising forever?? She heard the shrill sound of the calling bell?she went to open it to see Jai standing there? ?Jai?? bani smiled at him but was rebuked by his gesture as he went inside ignoring her? ?Rano?? jai called out? Rano who was working inside the kitchen was surprised to hear from him? ?Mr.Walia?aap?? rano said as she cleaned her hands? ?Get bani ready?she has to be admitted in the hospital?? jai said? ?I am not going anywhere?? bani reprimanded? ?Just tell her Rano?that nobody here asked her damn permission?? ?Why are you doing this??? It is my life, I die, I live, Why are you bothered? Who the hell do you think you are Mr. Jai Walia?just because you slept with me doesn?t give you any right over me?I am not going anywhere?? bani screamed her lungs out?Jai just raised her hand and slapped across her face brutally?her cheek imprinted with his fingers?looking at her with blood red eyes? ?Rano...get her ready in 5 minutes?I am waiting in the car?? jai roared and left? Bani fell on the floor crying bitterly? ?Why are you doing this bani?you know he will not listen?? rano said supporting her? ?He can?t take my death Rano...he can?t?main kya karoon?? bani cried?
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Jai sat on the hospital bench motionless as a rock?his eyes hard and still?he looked at his companions?Rano was seated in a corner?eyes brimming with tears?Mother Judith sat erect holding her cross and murmuring a silent prayer?it had been 3 long hours since the operation began?and there was no news of her? After which seemed an eternity the two specialist doctors Mr. Rao and his assistant emerged fro the operation theater after the red bulb went off? ?How is Bani??? Jai asked rushing towards the doctors?Rano and Mother Judith stood behind him with expectant eyes? ?Well, Mr. Walia listen to me carefully?the operation is successful?but bani has slipped into coma?she is stable but when will she come out of coma is uncertain?may be in a few days, a few weeks, months or even years?We did our best Mr. Walia?her life is saved?? Dr. Rao announced and left? Jai just stood there blankly?he approached the operation window and peeked to see bani lying on the white sheets?transparent tubes inserted into her?her beautiful hair had been cut in order to perform the operation? 2 months flew by but there was no sign of progress in bani?Jai visited her everyday without fail, in fact he just went home to sleep?he sat beside her talking to her, reading her books, conversing with her as they usually did, bringing the children form the orphanage to talk to her? ?Bani?see your hair has grown?it has reached your shoulder?? jai said as he arranged her favorite purple orchids in the vase? ?Bani please baby get up?I miss you?I know you are listening?bani please?? jai said burying his head in the crook of her neck?Please Bani...he whispered again and again? when suddenly he felt her muscle twitch?her lifeless fingers were trembling a bit? ?Doctor?? he shouted?
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?Congratulations Mr. Walia?Bani is fine?but she has to stay in the hospital until she is recovered fully?she is physically very weak?? the doctor informed? ?Thank you Doctor? Thank you so much?? Rano and Mother Judith rushed inside to meet her? Bani whose back was rested against the hospital bed?smiled weakly at the two ladies?but her eyes searched for the man who gave her a new life? ?she never had expected to live but he had made her live? again? Jai stood outside her room looking at her interacting with the women?his eyes moistened?
++++++++Jai entered her room to find her looking at him? ?Why are you not sleeping?you need rest?? he said approaching her? ?I was waiting for somebody?? bani said in a hoarse baseless voice?her pale face stretched in a smile...her yellow eyes shining? ?For whom, may I know??? ?Someone special?? bani extended her hand?indicating him to come near her?he obliged and sat near her on the bed?bani leaned forward and kissed away the oval tear drop which was running down his cheek? ?I won?? she declared triumphantly?
?And I gracefully accept my defeat?? jai replied trying to smile?
?You are impossible??
?I know??
?I love you??
?I love you too?Promising Forever??
He sealed her dry lips with his? ?
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THE END? ?
God bless
Dhani
P.S.: I have a friend, she suffered form brain tumor when she was just 13, she is a wonderful person, very creative and active and always smiling, she used to go for her routine check-ups and after a year she underwent a surgery and she was cured?She is fine now but I have lost touch with her!!! But the way she used to smile beautifully always inspires me? ?
