Hi, after a long time I am finally updating....
Here is the update.
Part 8:
Mayank and Sheena are in the car going to meet Samrat and Gunjan.
Sh: So, Mayank, How is Gunjan?
M: As usual, but with a little change.
Sheena raises her eyebrow inquiringly.
M (Smiling): She has no specs now. So she isn't that chashmish any more.
Sh (Laughs): Oh, God, Mayank, you still remember? Kitna maja ata tha na? Gunjan kitna chidh jati thi jab hum use chashmish kehte the?
M: Abhi bhi utna hi gussa hoti he, jab me use chashmish kehta hu. Aur vo Samrat ki office me hi kam karti he.
Sh: Hey, that will be fun to meet them both. Sammy kesa he?
M: Fine, I think he love…
His phone rings. He talked on the phone with his dad.
They reach the class.
Samrat and Gunjan are in Samrat's cabin. Sheena and Gunjan are happy to meet each other after a long time. Gunjan introduces Sheena and Samrat.
G: Sir, This is Sheena. And Sheena, meet him, my sir.
Sh (Smirking): So, hello Mr. Samrat Shergil, How are you?
G (Confused): How do you know him?
Samrat Sheena share a hug.
S: So, how are you, sweety? Back to India?
Sh: Ya, Sammy, I was missing you and Mayank too much, so I decided to come as soon as I can. Mom shouted at me, but I explained her.
Mayank, Sheena and Samrat are talking about their memories in school, how Samrat and Sheena bunked the class. How Mayank used to teach them before exams. How they enjoyed a lot together and all. Gunjan was being jealous of Sheena. Sheena was her friend in childhood. But it looked like she and Samrat are something more than just friends.
Then Sheena goes her home. Mayank drops Gunjan and thinks to go to meet Nupur.
Mayank reaches Nupur's house.
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Nupur was watching TV. Parth had gone to play in society park. The doorbell rang.
N (Thinking): Parth to abhi nahi aya hoga. Use to 1 hour ki der he. Abhi kon hoga?
She opens the door and finds Mayank standing there with a cute dimple smile playing on his face.
N: Hi.
M: Hello. How was the day?
N: Tiresome.
M: So what's up? The guests left?
N: Ya! They were here for the family function. Sirf 2 hours ke liye yaha ruke the. Ab chale gaye. Vo log Indore jane wale the.
M: I see.
N: Par tum abhi yaha kese?
M: Kuchh nahi. Ek special friend ki yaad aa gayi to chala aya.
N: Me?
M: Nahi to. Parth. Kaha he mera little super hero?
N (Fuming with anger): Society ke park me khelne gya he. Tum bhi jao na vahi. Yaha kya kar rahe ho?
M (Grinning): Ok, Door bandh kar dena. (He starts to walk towards door)
Nupur was just staring at him with disbelief.
Suddenly Parth comes at the door.
P: Hey, Mayank uncle. I saw you from the slides. So I came to meet you.
M: So sweet, my little hero. So how are you?
N (Worried as she notices blood on Parth's hand): Are, Parth tumhe hath me chot kese lagi?
P: Are wo to bas ese hi gir gaya than a to thodi lag gayi.
N: (Grabbing Parth's hand and taking him to washroom) Ye thodi he? Parth, bacha, apna khayal rakho. Masi told you that she will come with you. But you told ki ab me bada ho gaya hu. Ab chalo, jaldi se dettol se saaf karna hoga.
P: Dettol? Us se to jalega.
Mayank comes to Nupur's help. He keeps Parth happy by his jokes and acting. So Nupur easily clears Parth's wound with Dettol and sticks a band-aid.
Then Parth goes to play again. Mayank and Nupur were sitting in the drawing room, and Nupur was flipping through the channels. Then Nupur goes to the balcony for some work. She was coming from the balcony with the clothes in her hand. She was having trouble holding them in her hands. Plus her hair which were open, were coming on her face due to wind.
Mayank looked at her, and was lost in her beauty. She was looking like an angel. Mo make up, no show off. Just pure natural beauty. He stood up and went towards her. Seeing him coming towards her, Nupur stopped. She was confused. Mayank was now some distance away, and he stopped there. Mayank looke at her for a minute, then he went behind her. He was so close to her that she could feel a tickling sensation in her body. He gathered her hair and tied them in a ponytail. Then he saw that Nuour's cheeks were absolutely red. She was blushing badly. He realized that how close they were and moved back.
M: Oh, wo.. wo tumhare bal ankho me lag rahe the to is liye…
N (Said with a great difficulty): It's ok.
And Nupur goes to keep the clothes in the room. When she comes back, Mayank was still standing in that position. She feels a bit awkward. What is wrong with Mayank? But why am I feeling odd? He is my best friend. A very special one.
N: Mayank, betho na.
M: Ha, tum kal sham ko free ho?
N: Kyu?
M: Bas ek friend se milana tha.
N (Somewhat uncomfortable but manages to smile) Girlfriend?
M: No, a girl, who is just a friend.
N (Relieved): Ok. I am free.
M: Ok, then, bye, I will meet you tomorrow.
N: Bye.
Mayank leaves and Nupur was lost in his thoughts. Finally she thinks that she is mad, and she shouldn't think anything more than a friend for him.
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Mayank was thinking about Nupur. How innocent she is. How beautiful she was looking today. No, she looks beautiful everytime. But I am feeling jealous of her hair. How lucky that they can smell her fragerence, touch her soft face, and can always be with her. Mayank, tum ab pagal ho chuke ho. Ab tumhara kuchh bhi nahi ho sakta. Now it is not "Almost Love". It is surely love. I have a strong urge that no difficulty should come in her way. She should not face any problem. She should always be happy. She should always keep smiling.
He was soon fast asleep thinking of her.
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Nupur meets Mayank, Samrat and Sheena next day in the restaurant. Gunjan was not able to meet them because she had some work to do.
Sh: So, Mayank, tumhari to ek hi friend hua karti thi girls me? Ab kya baat he?
Nupur and Samrat were at the self service table, filling their plates with salad. Mayak, who was just staring at Nupur came to his senses hearing this.
M: Nothing. Kuchh bhi to baat nahi he.
Sh: Oh really? I thought ki tumhe koi pasand ane laga he.
Just then Samrat arrives.
S: Yes, Sweety, you are right. He likes someone. Actually, he loves someone madly.
N (Arriving there): Kon? Kon kis se pyar karta he?
Samrat and Sheena smirk. While Mayank was trying to avoid Nupur's eyes.
S: Hmmm.. Nupur, kuchh nahi, vo to hamare ek purane friend ki baat kar rahe the.
Sh: Ya, you know, Nupur? Hum logo ki friendship bilkul Dostana jesi thi.
S & M (Shouts): KYA???????? NAHI.
Sh & N: (Laugh)
N: Sachhi, Mayank, Muje yakin hi nahi ho raha.
M (Fuming): Achha? Wo kyu?
N: Kuchh nahi, baba, ab gussa mat karo. Sorry, bas.
Sheena was smiling watching at them. Mayank grabbed her hand.
M: Promise karo ki ab ese mera majak nahi udaogi.
N: Ok, promise.
Mayank keeps staring at her.
N: Mayank,… mera… hath to…. Chhodo.
No response from Mayank.
Nupur was also lost n his chocolaty eyes now.
S & Sh: Ahem… Ahem…
Mayank Nupur come to their senses. But Nupur's hand was still in Mayank's hand. They looked at Samrat and Sheena.
M: Kya hua, tum dono hame ese ghoor kyu rahe ho?
S & Sh (laugh).
N: Ab hans kyu rahe ho? Sheena, what happened?
M (Angrily): Samrat, stop your drama now.
S (Trying to control his laugh): Hey, Sweety, wo kahavat kyat hi?
Sh: Hey, Sammy, it was like this: "Ulta chor kotwal ko dante." ("The thief is blaming everything on policeman")
Sheena raises her eyebrow at their hands and they see. Mayank's hands were clasping Nupur's hands.
They took their hands and started to look here and there. They were not able to meet each other's eyes.
S: Hey, Sweety, muje abhi abhi yaad aya. I need to go. There is a drama at 7.00.
Sh: Sammy, I am lso coming. You know me. I love dramas, yaar,
Then Samrat goes to drop Sheena.
M: Nupur?
N: Haan?
M: Chalo, me tumhe ghar drop kat deta hu.
N: Nahi, Mayank, It's ok. Me chali jaugi.
M: Nahi, Nupur..
N: Please, mayank, me chali jaugi na, tum kyu pareshan…
M: Stop, Nupur. Is me pareshani kesi? Aur yaha se tumhara ghar kafi dur he. Keep quiet and come.
Mayank and Nupur go to the car. Nupur was going to sit in the car when someone caught her attention. Mayank was waiting for her to sit, but as she was standing outside, he got off the car. He saw in the direction she was looking.
Akhil was standing there with a beautiful girl, who had worn a mini-skirt with a white spaghetti. Akhil's one hand was around her waist, and other hand was caressing her cheeks. They were so close to each other.
Mayank quickly looked back at Nupur. She was on the verge of tears. No, he will not let her cry for this person who has not cared for her.
M: Nupur, chalo.
N: Mayank, I will go by myself. Please leave me alone.
M: Nahi, Nupur, I can't afford to leave you alone here. Come and sit in the car.
N (Raising her voice): Mayank, please. I don't need anyone. I am begging you "Just go".
Now Mayank had no choice. He grabbed Nupur's hand and made her sit in the car. He quickly sat on the driving sit and started the car. He was not looking at Nupur. Nupur tried to control her emotions for some time. But after few minutes, Nupur broke down. Tears were rolling down her cheeks. Mayank looked at her. She was crying badly. He stopped the car on side.
M: Nupur, are you crying for that loser again?
N: No, Nothing. (Trying to wipe her tears)
M: Nupur… (Making her see towards him by her chin.)
N: Mayank I am crying on my stupidity. I understood everything now. He didn't want to keep relation with me. For that he found out a big reason of Parth. He blamed everything on me. He is so selfish. Why… why did God do this with me? Why did I ever fall in love? Gunjan is right. Love is just painful. Nothing else.
M: Nahi, Nupur. Esa nahi he. Pyar painful nahi he. But wrong person se pyar karna jaroor painful he.
N: nahi, Mayank ye sari bus filmy batein he. Reality me sirf infactuation hota he. Pyar nahi.
M: Nupur, Meri ankhon me dekho. Kya dikhta he?
N: (Looking deep in his eyes): Honesty, sachchai.
M: (With a smile): Hmm… aur muje tumhari ankhon me innocence dikhai deti he. Childishness dikhai deti he.
N: Matlab?
M: Matlab ye, ki jab takworld me sachchai, honesty, innocence, childishness he, tab tak pyar bhi he.
N: Sachchi?
M: Muchchi.
Nupur smiles.
M: That's like a good girl. Keep smiling. You look fabulous when there is a naughty smile on your face.
Mayank the impulsively kisses her forehead. Nupur is shocked at first. But then she blushed hard. She looked out of the window. Mayank realized what he just did and was blushing, too.
Suddenly…
N (Excitedly): mayank, vo dekho na…
M: Hmm… kya hua?
N: Dekho na theatre. Chalo movie dekhne chalte he.
M: Movie, par Parth?
N: Are, me to batana hi bhul gayi. Vo playgroup se sabhi students ko picnic le gaye he. To wo bhi gaya he.
M: Ok. But ye to horror movie he, Nupur.
N: Please, Mayank, Mene kafi time se movie nahi dekha. Chalo na chalte he.
M: Ok, baba. Meri kaha itni himmat he ki me Nupur Bhushan se panga lu?
Nupur hits him on his shoulder. They parked the car in the parking area of the theatre. And went to get tickets. As it was a working day, there wasn't much public. So they easily got the tickets.
They bought popcorns, wafers and Thums up to pass the time in movie.
They were on a corner sit on the last row. The movie started. Nupur was very excited, as because of Parth, she couldn't watch the movie in theatre since a long time.
She was eating popcorn and watching the movie with her childish expressions. Mayank was happy that she was enjoying. Suddenly the horror scenes started and Nupur was soon afraid. She grabbed Mayank's hand.
N: Mayank, muje darr lag raha he.
M: Nupur, It's just a movie. Tum kyu dar rahi ho?
N: Wo bhut kitna danger dikh raha he? (She closes her eyes and hid her face behind his shoulder.)
Mayank make her sit in her previous position and puts his arm around her shoulder trying to comfort her.
M: Nupur, don't worry. It's just a movie. You are alright. I am with you. Ok?
Nupur stares in his deep eyes and smiles.
N: I trust you, Mayank. I trust you more than I trust myself.
M: Then, please don't be upset.
Nupur then watched the movie. But after some time, she felt sleepy. She was fast asleep resting her head on Mayank's shoulder. Mayank caressed her hair gently.
As the movie ended, Mayank tried to wake her up.
M: Nupur, movie khatam ho gaya, Ab jag jao.
N: Hmm… (Yawning) Kya hua? Me kaha hu? Ye to theatre he na?
M: Miss Nupur Bhushan, Aap muje yaha par horror movie dekhne layi thi, aur khud so gayi thi. Ab chale?
N: Oh, By god, me meri life me first time movie me so gayi thi. I can't believe this.
M: Now let's go.
N: Yes.
They were going in the parking place when it started raining. Nupur stated to jump.
N: See, Mayank, how nice weather it is?
M: Nupur, we are getting wet. You will catch cold. Let's hurry.
N: No, I want to play in the rain. Tum kitne boring ho? Mayank?
M: Me, aur boring???
N: What else? You are telling me to go in the car when there is so nice rain here?
M: Ok. So what do you want to do?
N: Hmm… Let's walk in the rain.
M: Nupur, you are mad. No way.
N: Mayank. Please. Ok, let's dance.
Nupur grabs his hand, puts one of his hand around her waist. She puts her hand on his shoulder. She takes his other hand in her hand. And they start dancing.
Mayank was now lost in her wet angelic face. They swayed in the heavy rain. Mayank twirled her around and pulled her back making her more close to him. Now Nupur was also lost in his eyes. Butterflies fluttered in her stomach.
Mayank was moving close to her. She felt numb. Her knees went weak. He was reducing the distance between their faces slowly. He was just drinking in her beauty slowly. His lips were now only few centimeters away.
Nupur took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Mayank tightened his grip around her waist. Nupur's hand which were on his shoulder, moved automatically around his neck. Chills ran down his spine as Nupur's hand touched his neck. And the distance between their lips was only one centimeters now.
Suddenly, there was a lightning in the sky. They came to their senses. They were looking in every possible direction to avoid each other's gaze. After a few silent moments, Mayank cleared his throat.
M: Nupur, I am sorry.
No response from Nupur.
M: Hume bahot late ho gaya he. Ab chale?
N: Ha, chalo.
In the car:
They were sitting quietly. Nupur was looking out of the window. Mayank was also feeling uncomfortable and sorry.
A song was being played in the CD player.
Thode bheege bhige se thode nam he hum…
Kal se soye hue bhi to kam he hum…
Nupur and Mayank moved their hands together to change a song. Mayank hand was on Nupur's hand now. They looked at each other and hastily took their hands back.
Dil ne kesi harkat ki he!
Pehli baar mohabbat ki he.. Aakhri baar mohabbat ki he.
M: Nupur…
N: Hmm…
M: Tum song change kar do. Vese bhi me drive kar raha hu.
N: Ok.
But it seemed that, today CD player was not supporting them. Nupur kept changing songs.
Song:
Do dil mil rahe he, magar chup ke chup ke…
Next:
Bakhuda tumhi ho, reh numa tumhi ho…
Tum hi jeene ka maksad aur vajah tumhi ho…
Next:
Ahista… Ahista… muje yakin ho gaya.
Ahista… Ahista… ye dil kahi kho gaya…
Next:
Jindagi ki na toote ladi, pyar kar le… Pyar kar le ghadi do ghadi…
Lambi lambi umariya ko chhodo.. Lambi lambi umariya ko chhodo.
Pyar ki ek ghadi he badi… Pyar kar le ghadi do ghadi.
Next:
Tu dur jitna jaye, ye paas utna aye,
Har khushi de jaye…
Yah ape ishq hi he rab or khuda soniya…
Next:
Kuchh khas he, kuchh paas he…
Kuchh ajnabi ehsas he.
Kuchh duriya, najdikiya, kuchh ankahi tanhayia…
Nupur stopped the player.
Mayank was absorbed in all the songs. Mostly, all the songs were describing his feelings. He looked at her.
M: Kya hua?
N: Kuchh nahi. Mera ghar aa gaya.
M: Oh. Yes. (He stopped a car.)
Nupur comes out of the car and was starting to move to her house. Mayank came out and went to her. He stopped her by grabbing her wrist. Nupur looked at him.
M: Nupur, vo, Actually,…
N: Kya hua, Mayank?
M: I am sorry, Nupur. Genuinly sorry. I wasn't aware of what I was doing then.
N: It's ok. Now I am going. Good night. Sweet dreams.
M: Good night. Sweet dreams.
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A month passed by. By this time, Mayank everyday came to Nupur's house in the evening to meet Nupur and Parth. But he spent his day in the office working sincerely. They had a nice time together. Every Sunday, mayank spent whole day at Nupur's house only. Mayank and Nupur played cricket with Parth. They took him to the garden. They went together to the beach. They were habitual to spend time with each other. They wished that life can be the same for ever.
But God had written something else in their fate.
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Mayank went to his home. Today was Sunday. He had taken Nupur and Parth out in the zoo. And then they had gone in the restaurant for dinner. He was so happy that Nupur and Parth both enjoyed their time together a lot.
As he entered the hall, his dad was waiting for him.
SS: Come, Son. How are you?
M: Dad, I am fine. How are you?
SS: I am okay, son. I need to talk to you.
M: Yes, dad.
SS: You have to go to Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore and U.K. It is a business tour of a month. All these years, I used to go, but now you have to take this responsibility, son.
M: Ok. Dad. When I have to leave for the tour?
SS: Son. You have to leave tomorrow early morning. 7:30 ka check in time he.
M: ok. I am going and packing.
SS: Ok.
Mayank goes to his room. He was packing and he remembered Nupur.
Oh no, I have to go away from Nupur? And for a whole long month? She will be alone here. Gunjan is there. But she is mostly busy with Samrat and Sheena. And my plane is of early morning. God! How will I meet her? She can't come that early on the air-port to see off me. I will go right now to meet her. Yes, I am going to meet her.
Sorry for updating late. But I have updated a very long part. And as I promised it is 70% Mayur.
I hope you all like it.
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Edited by mayurlovers - 15 years ago
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