Walking through the corridor looking as if lost in thoughts are Raj and Shweta. Raj is the camera man of the very popular news channel while Shweta is a journalist for the same news channel. Raj and Shweta have worked together for numerous projects and have gone through times of covering the most risky situations together. Many awards have come to the channel for the effort hard work their team has gone through. To celebrate this, the channel had thrown a party which these two also attended. Both have liking for each other but somewhere they can't open up to say their want to be loved by the other. They want to let the other say she needs him, while she wants him to confess he needs her. Raj and Shweta waited for their cars to come from the underground parking area. They looked at each other and felt another day goes by and nothing is said which they want to from so many years.
(Tune of the song Gunji si hai sari fiza'. Aoonaa..)
Saal Beetein hain,
Ek dusrey sey
hum judgaye hain yehan,
Tumsey hi
khushiyon.. ka ..yeh silsila hai,
Tumsey hi har pal.. khushnumaa..
Tum Hi to mere preet ho ,
Tum hi to Mere meet ho..
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
As they are recollecting the days gone by and the way they had started feeling something for each other and how slowly they started liking the other and never understood when the time they feel in love with each other was. With these memories running in mind they were silently standing and their channel head came and spoke with Shweta, greeting her and requesting her he will drop her home. Shweta very kindly said she has her car and she would love to drive herself to her house. Thanks for the kind gesture. He was a bit drunk and she hated to even look at him while speaking. Shweta looked at Raj who surely knew the channel head is just waiting for a chance to corner her. Raj knew there are many in the channel who are so much attracted to her and so much want her to be with them, date and spend much time. Shweta was becoming a name in the media world with her guts, her beauty and her attractive personality. That was the reason Raj was finding it difficult to propose her as he did not want to be one among them, he liked her with the moments he shared with her under serious threatening and risky situations. In situation when they were only there. He had felt her care, warmth, her real self which is far beyond her outer beauty. Shweta wondered when will Raj propose her and not be a silent spectator when others come forward to ask her out for dinner. She didn't want to go and ask him, hint him, it would mean she is after him, why should she try and do all that, he can and he should she felt.
Dekhun tumhe ,
To Dil aur chahney lagey,
Tum ho jeevan sangeet bajey,
Tumsey Hi bhaarein ayee hain,
Tumhari bahoon mey soojaun main,
Tum mey hi kho jauu main,,
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Their cars came and both of them sat in their respective cars. Both were driving and at a signal their cars stopped. They looked at each other wondering when will they be together again.. Just not standing beside each other or in front but together in a bond..Together in love.. The signal went green and they drove off. At a distance Shweta's car tyre got punctured and she was standing wondering she will have to call in a mechanic and how to go back home. Raj observed this was a distance and turned his car in her direction, as he was turning he observed their channel head present there. He saw the him asking her to get into his car and she was insisting she would be fine and wait here instead. She was getting upset; she knew why he wanted to be with her. Raj drove fast and reached there. Shweta looking at Raj and was relieved knowing he may well handle this situation for her. Raj pulled Shweta to travel along with him, he will drive and quickly said thank u to the channel head and rushed talking nonstop and not giving time for the him to respond. Shweta was in smiles as she sat in his car and he drove off.
Shweta: He was behaving like a jerk today. He had too much of the drink.
Raj: Ya, I could see the way he was totally out of his mind. One day he will get some nice blows turning him black and blue and won't even realize who did it to him.
Shweta liked that he was protective about her though she was strong enough to handle too.
Shweta: I feel he only punctured the tyre, I had seen it was proper it's a new one. How can it get punctured in moments.. This guy can do anything I don't trust his intentions anymore. If he keeps behaving like this I will opt out of this channel.
Raj: He may be in love with u.
Shweta looked at him angrily and thought in her mind: U can feel the love in everyone's heart right Raj, but not in mine' and what about U? u dislike me I guess..
.
Mannko padho,
Samjh naa sako,
Dil ky kya chahtaaa hai,
Tum hi basey ho kan kan main,
Dil tumsey kehta yeh hai..,
Pass ho key mere banoo,
Saath jeevan main chalo'
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Raj: I know many in the channel and outside media industry really like u. And u enjoy so much attraction as well..Right?
Shweta smiled: yes I like the attraction I get, I feel and know who is looking at me with what intentions. But liking, attraction is momentary and I am looking for understanding, love and trust to build. Looks like such men don't exist anymore.
Raj was silent but in his heart he wanted to say: I trust u, I understand u and I love u U search ends at me. I wish u could see the Man in ur life to be me.
bepanaah pyaar to hai,
Dil bekaraar bhi hai,
Kehdoojo dil sunna chahey,
Pyaar hai , Jaanho,
humdam bano duaa manguu,,
love u kehna chaun..
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Shweta looked at him with anger and felt when is he going to say ILOVE U.. gosh I am 29 already. Dad Mom this guy is nuts.. U will have to come in and get this arranged may be.. He doesn't even compliment me, I am looking attractive and he doesn't get attracted to me ever? And here on my side even if he is in a pair of jeans and white shirt I start feeling he rocks like anything.. Shweta leave it he is not in love with u ..
Shweta is upset and to ease her tensed feelings keeps looking at her mobile and goes through the messages to divert her mind. Observing that Shweta is a bit bored Raj asks her,
Raj: U r feeling bored
Shweta: Yes! (She had anguish inside wondering what's the big deal her life is a bore. Her interest is in whom, his interest doesn't seem to be in her at all.)
Raj: U want to listen to some music, radio anything..
Shweta: It's up to u, anything goes fine for me. Even news on the radio, it's better than the silence in this car..
Raj now felt she is upset with something and asked her,
Raj: r U upset with me Shweta?
Shweta realizing she is giving him cold vibes.. While he is clueless about the reason..
Shweta: No, no.. a bit miffed with what's all happening.. u know.. Our channel head and deadlines are there to make a documentary sketch of the naxalite area we had gone last month.. So many things to look at..right.. (She felt relieved that she controlled the situation well)
Raj: Oh Ok, don't u worry, it won't take much of ur time. I know u do these sketches in few hours if u really get going to complete it. U have that caliber so relax.
Shweta smiled with the confidence Raj has about her capability. They looked at each other,
mujhpey bharosa kartey ho,
Chahat meri tum ho,
Paas nahi beethar ho Sanam,
Kitna tumhey chahun humdum,
pyaar ko pehchanoo,
Apney kareeb khinchloo'
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Shweta: U feel I am very confident right..
Raj: not really (she looked at him with a question what?) I have known u from years. U r confident when u get into situations from where u can't run, or else u are too nervous with every project. U need someone to push u ahead. And then u can win ur battle once u get into it.
Shweta smiled knowing he is absolutely right. He reads her well. Raj loved her smile and he knew he was right and that was making her feel happy.
Raj: I guess in that way I am much more confident as a person.
Shweta: no way' (Raj looked at her with a smile wondering what's she going to say now) U know I need someone to push me into the battle and go and win it .. I win or try to win even if I am alone that's my strength .. I may not say u r confident as when it comes to u , u are already for any ground to get into.. but the only aspect is U wonder too long that the ground u r getting in wont effect hurt anyone else. Most of ur preparation is about building the decision that it's not an selfish act. U keep wondering again n again whether u r becoming too selfish or what. U capture images, videos reality and carry guilt at many times. Somewhere u hate urself for a lot of things u did and push it on back foot but never out of ur mind. Ur sensitive side is open to me. I know how much u go through while capturing the images which we tell others to be careful before viewing. U have so much intact inside; ur confidence is less about letting that all pass off. U take too long to come to terms of what is right and what's not by u.
Raj was looking ahead and listening calmly, surely he was listening to what he feels, he thinks and felt too touched that Shweta knows him so well.
Pal pal hai jaana,,
Kwahish tumho,
Kitna mujhe samjhti ho,
Apney aap sey jyada chahun,
Tumsey prem karta chalu,
Tum banoogi kab meri,
Yeh arzooo hai adhurii..
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
His sensitive side which he would rather never show anyone was something she knew. He knew his confidence about percentage of truth was always around him which can't be categorized as confident step ahead. He smiled and Shweta smiled knowing he is surely wondering how comes she knows all this so rightly. They looked at each other from the corner of their eyes and smiling knowing they just know each other very well. Soon they laughed and both looked at each other again.. a desire to hug was inside , a desire to say was inside, a desire to kiss was inside and a desire to get married soon was inside. Each one felt Kehdona' Kehdona.. But how and the wait for the other to say was happening.. Kehdona Kehdona were cries of the heart beating faster in her heart knowing he is the one who reads u so well, matches up to the many things u want in ur life partner .. Raj feeling she is the one who can make difference in his life, make it worth to live and make it beautiful thoroughly. Raj u can't stay without her, and just can't see anyone get too close to her' kehdey.. Kehdey Raj.. Their heart were saying so much, their faces were getting excited and eyes saying it all looking at each other.. BUT None spoke a word and Shweta was upset wondering he is not saying and disappointment made her feel pain..she kept her hand on her forehead making her heart to be calm inside. Soon Raj said,
Raj: How do u know me so well inside out I do wonder about it.
Shweta smiled and looked at him: I don't try to understand u, I look at u and get to know automatically..it's like I can see the mirror reflecting ur emotion through ur eyes..and ur eyes scream yell ur inner feelings.. I really don't have to work harder Raj.
Raj smiled: My eyes do that.. Very bad job I must say. Pol khol detey hain.. (Why don't they tell u I love u and I don't have to say it myself ' u can understand that right Shweta.)
Shweta in her mind: I wish they could properly tell about my worth in ur life.. I feel whether u look at me lovingly or is it that I am looking at u with that feeling, it's a messy thing I get confused about this..
Shweta: U also read my feelings well..
Raj: I do try to get that out.. Actually I know u act so well outside that it's only at times of sorrows or fears that u can allow anyone to read ur inner weakness. I guess to understand a woman it's obviously most difficult and with the power and strength u have and people look up to u, U don't want to ever show the moments when u can be weak.
Shweta smiled and her smile had an emotional touch as if wanting to say: I want to tell u , u make me weak when I feel I don't stand any chance to be in ur life forever..
Raj: U should be married by now, whom r u waiting for..? (Raj said this with nervousness as if he was scared if she would get offended by such personal questions)
Shweta smiled and it eased his nervousness: I am waiting for the Man in my life, who is not just attracted to me but attached to me and I am to him with emotions, feelings love and trust.
She looked at Raj and with naughty smile asked him: U seem to never feel I am attractive, u never complimented on how I look. U may be having someone who is the best for u in ur life, and no beauty can match to her'
Raj: I feel u look always attractive but I hate to compliment with words, I look at u and u know it by my smile, I don't have to say it I feel' about someone more beautiful.. I guess beauty is secondary..if I like a person I feel she is beautiful when she smiles wholeheartedly. I love that real laughter smile.. It brings the best aspect of her life.. I enjoy looking at her for sure' I am waiting for the moment when I become the reason for her true broad smile glow on her face..
lavz bayaan,
Kartey hamesha,
Pyaar ka kyun hota hai Imtihaan,
Jaanlo Tumho meri har kadam,
Tumsang chalna ab sanam,
Merihi bankey raho,
Meri ruhh mey basjaoo..
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Shweta smiled and blushed. Kehdona.. Kehdona.. the feelings were too strong inside , the destination to reach was near and next day was far too away to choose to say.
Shweta: U like me? (She said and after the sentence she was scared, boldness to ask him out may hamper her friendship too she feared)
Raj looked at her with disbelief and stunned eyes.
Raj: Of course I like u Shweta..
Shweta was screwed she felt she should not be trying hard to say these things out herself. She was confused her mind saying, why men have to say first or ask out.. She can, heart saying may be she will lose the friendship as well. She was worried,
Shweta: U think I should get married soon Raj?
Raj was already stunned with the initial question and this question made him more uneasy..
Raj: With whom? (He asked loudly with fear of losing her.)
Raj calmed himself as he observed Shweta a bit taken aback by his loud voice.
Raj: Sorry.. I mean u should marry the person .. the person.. Who loves' who loves u .. Loves u very much.. Who really loves u very much..
Shweta could now read something for her.. And that made her feel immense happiness in her heart. Now she was strong to ask him out.
Shweta: But where will I find the person who loves me really very much? Kehdona' (she looked at him)
Raj looked at her, the words Kehdona and her smile made him to know how much she want to hear and may be the same which he wants to tell her. He smiled and parked the car aside.
Raj: U will find him to be very close to u, very close.. He is right I don't know, he is the best for u or not..i don't know.. But yes, he loves u very much that I know...
Shweta was shy and blushed: He knows that I love him very much too.. Is he the same person whom I love a lot too..?
Raj now had a huge smile on his face and came out of the car. Shweta walked along with him. He was excited and so was she.
Dekho aaj ..yunh chaldiye,
Lagta hai ruhh galey miley,
Saans mey Saans hai,
Dil phir bhi bekaraar hai,
Hum to prem mey doobey,
prem ko ab jee chukey'
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Both looked at the night passing by, the stars shining in the sky, the silence which was giving a soothing music of love and smell of lilies nearby,as if the time had come when love was to be heard loudly.
Raj looked at her: U know Shweta, the day I was bruised by the bullet when we were covering the terrorist which had entered the school in Jammu remember and I had my video on recording while u had hold on to my bruised arm covered the wound with your scarf. I still have that scarf with me always.. It reminds me of u holding on to my arm. He smiled as he looked into her eyes.
Shweta: U remember when we were covering the train mishap and the minister had come , we had arguments with their security men who were creating more chaos while they blamed us, I had fallen down during that and u had held me with care, I had held on to ur shirt to get my grip back but I couldn't. Ur shirt buttons were in my hand, while u lifted me in ur arms to the nearby hospital. I still have that button in my purse as it reminds me I was in ur arms. She blushed and her eyes went shy.
Raj smiled and blushed too and knew what each one is feeling. Both were shy and looked at each other smiling and not understanding how to say what to say.. They kept going close and then getting confused a bit too excited not knowing what's happening to them.
Raj: It's there in the heart always to say .. Always I am wanting to say..
Shweta was nervous as he was saying and happy at the same time; she wanted to help him and said,
Shweta: I always wanted to tell u, but it's a bit strange I couldn't make up my mind first u should say to me or should I first say..
Raj looked at her in her eyes and she too looked at him. He held her hand and she came closer, they hugged each other giving each other courage to say without any fear and that made both of them feel lighter and much in love. No fear no worry to lose they knew well they were one in love and not two.
Raj held her hand and they walked towards the car, he held her in his arms and made her to sit on the car. He sat beside her and later reached the top of the car. He asked her to sit alongside and help her. Their eyes met, their smile was the same, the love was blossoming and the breeze getting more cold and airy. As she sat beside him, her hair rushing on her face, Raj helped her to set her hair and held her face in his hands. He looked at her and she looked at him. Shy eyes telling how much lucky and happy sheis to be along with him and in love with him. Raj denoting how hapy is he to be with her and get her love. I feel on top of the world Shweta when I am with u and so close to u, in ur heart. Shweta said .. For me U r my world raj. U r my world. Raj heard this and became emotional and few tears made his eyes wet. It was the very first time Shweta saw him in tears. Shweta held on to his face, her hands gently touching his cheeks asking wither eyes, what happen.. his eyes saying U love me ..i feel so lucky.. he smiled and she too and with her eyes said, She loves him and she feels blessed that she has his love alongside.
Yeh kuch hi lavz
lekin hai duniya mere,
Manoo sapney saree sach huee,
Tumko dekhun to barsey hai pyaar,
Tum jeevan mey lati ho bahaarr..
Tumsey hai har khushi,
Tumsey hi jeevan gatii..
Kehdona'Kehdona.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
They hugged each other again and Raj put his arms around her, Shweta held on to him on his shoulder. Both were looking at the dark sky with moon and stars around.
Raj: U know Shweta, the star there up in the sky is so beautiful and brings so much to the night sky. If only one star was there or may be only the moon the sky would look so lonely and empty as if he has lost so much in life and sitting idle there wondering when time will change. The silence in this dark night may well make it look more in pain and sadness. But it's the stars alongside not one but so many of them, they bring that tiny light which doesn't take anything away from the night. They make it look like a celebration and so much of love & beauty. There is no fear of anyone been alone or lonely but that stars alongside bringing so much..Silence isn't felt but enjoyed and stars talk so much as they shine and sparkle.. It makes so much a difference.. (Raj looked into Shweta eyes) just as u make difference into my life. I feel the same with u alongside.. ur eyes are the stars , ur smile, ur laughter ur words, ur fragrance , ur love, ur trust, ur friendship, ur touch ..They are my stars making me feel never lonely but smile and enjoy and make my life so much beautiful inside. I love u Shweta' I love u'
He kissed her hand and Shweta went shy and said,
Shweta: U know Raj from childhood I wanted to fly an aeroplane, I never thought about becoming a pilot though, it was just I wanted to enjoy the freedom to fly in the sky and take along many with me to fly alongside. I was terrified with heights, bungee jumping I never did, and getting into a helicopter is always a task though I hate showing that fear to the world. Inside I am get nervous. I can't even fly a kite properly how would I fly an aeroplane and fulfill that fantasy dream wish which I felt from my childhood. I still remember on my birthday few years back u gifted me some parrots and they were in a huge cage, u gave me and I looked at u with a question that I hate caged birds don't give me this ever.. and u smiled without saying much.. this is ur gift.. Free them off this cage.. and I did it immediately I could see them in side caged .. u said, U r free and so much u have achieved, u have become a huge name and I give u this a wish a hope and a prayer, that u can not only use ur freedom to fullest taking over the whole world but also help in ur way a whole of of others in making them free from a lot of issues, freedom of speech expression let them enjoy with u as a guide. A happy birthday. .. I still have that words.. an inspiration that my dream my childhood dream was fulfilled. U fulfilled my wish by ur words and u inspired me to walk ahead with much strength and many goals along. For me u are my Sun the biggest star without whom there is no life at all. I love u Raj.. I love u ..
Raj hugged her and she hugged him. Both went cosy while he kissed on her cheek and she kissed him too. The moon was shining much brighter now and somehow the stars were murmuring with a sweet sound... shining as celebrations had begun. A couple in love were there in front on top of the car and had become from two individuals just One.
Hotonpeyhai
Muskaan dekho,
Dil mey sukuun hai,
Ankhoo mey hum saath,
Chehra hai kehta,
Pyaar hai mujhey tumsey,
Pyaar ki ab barsaat hai,
Bheegey tan mann sath hai..
Kehdiya'Kehdiya.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
Aasmaan ko tum dekho yehaan,
Kitna kuch yeh humsey kahey,
Taroo mey bhi abbaatein chali,
Humsey yeh kuch kehrahey,
Tum ho mere sang aurhum ek huey,
Ab na koi darr rahey,
Tum jeevan mere ho,
Prem preet meet ho,
Humko khinchey ek door,
Pyaar ki yeh bandhi hai door..
Kehdiya'Kehdiya.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
hamey taakeytarey yehan,
dekh key chand haseyy,
Chand ke roshni, Sitaroo ki mastiyan,
Inmey khoye pyaar mey duubey,
Hamey naa ab koi rokey tokey,
Pyaar huaa.. kehdiya.. Ikraar huaa.. Dil jhum gaya'
Kehdiya'Kehdiya.. Pyaar hai' Tumsey haan.. Tumsey pyaar ka Ikraar,.Karta hai Dil..baar baar.
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Here the story ends. Hope u had a good time reading. Hope u enjoyed that flavor of romance I tried to pour in it. Keep smiling and keep shining.. every individual is a star in their own right. Keep brightening up the world with love in ur heart always..
Bhoomi
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
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