Chapter Twenty Two
Love is 'On the Air'
Roops preparered herself to face the audience while she was hidden in the centre of her dancers, with a ghoonghat over her face, but being carefully placed so her bottom half of her face was visible, so only her lips would show her expressions at the beginning of the song, her heart was starting to panick, all of a sudden she felt like she couldn't go through with it, she was no performer and she knew that, but than this was only to show Baji how much she loved him, as she braced herself for her the dance ahead, she tried to tell herself that she wouldn't glance over in Baji's direction until the sequence was over...........
Roops Lengha
As the dancers had Roops circled they danced around her like they were throwing imaginery petals in the outer direction, and than while they were doing so the dancers had split into two groups and parted way in either direction, revealing Roop who was wearing a ghoonghat and had adopted a full indian traditional attire, he could see her bangles, her payal, her small but sparkling belly chain which was holding her duppatta going diagonally accross her stomach but failing to do its job properly, as her skin was still visible, making Baji's heart pace even more, if this was how beautiful she looked under the ghoongat, than he might as well have a heart attack now thought Baji, as he watched her lips the words to Falguni Pathak's song maine payal hai chankayi...
.....and what a entrance thought Baji as he couldn't believe the sight before him, Roops was perfectly given the limelight amongst all dancers, not that she needed it, but she definately had it.
As Roops had lifted one foot whilst tip toeing to reveal her payal accordingly to the lyrics of the song, while holding her skirt with both hands like it were incorporated in the actual dance, and repeatedly swayed the same foot left and right on the balls of her feet, and than towards the end of the chorus motioned her hips in the outer direction along with her feet, while doing a 360 degree turn in the same movement.
Than all dancers began teasing Roops to tell her of her love, during the musical part of the song, as she used the stage to run here and there while shying away from their questions, ....they portrayed the whole scene very well, thought Baji, feeling happy that it was indeed his name they had wanted to know.
Dutta couldn't believe it as he stared at Roops, she looked like a professional dancer that was often called to perform for opening and functions, is this what Naku had turned her into, he couldn't believe it, as he watched on in shock, indeed Naku was right, she promised Dutta that he wouldn't be disappointed, and from what he had seen he wasn't, he thought as he watched his baby sister dancing like an angel, but one thing hadn't escaped his mind was if Naku could teach her dancing to this extent, than that left one unanswered question, to which extent did Naku know about dancing... thought Dutta suspiciously, while digesting the fact that his sister was being adored by hundreds, suddenly making Dutta feel a little protective over her, and he had Baji on his left to confirm that, he hadn't blinked once since Roop had come on stage, Dutta for the first time felt like elbowing Baji in the guts, and had wished for it to hurt too. Not to mention the college lafenge's that had whistled while she was moving fluently to the song.
Ayi Sahib, and the rest of the family were equally amazed by Roops confidence while performing, as they all stared at her in awe.
She began miming the words again showing her stage friends her love story, and picking her ghoongat off her face to reveal her beautiful features as her hair was pinned half up and the loose ends let down on either shoulder perfectly, her jewelry had made her look heavenly, they complimented her angelic face making Baji's heart stop in it's tracks, he felt a sudden jolt in him to get up and pull her off stage and hide her away from the world, and keep her only for his eyes, he suddenly felt jealous of all the garments she was wearing, that they had the right to touch her and have contact with her body, the skirt she wore hugged her waist so perfect, that it had seemed to Baji that she had to be sewn into the dress rather than wearing it, as he loosened his button of his shirt to let the air circulate to cool him down as he watched the remainder of the dance and hoped that he would survive 'till the end.
Roops had finally decided to make contact with Baji during her dance, and could see he was engrossed in her as much as she had wanted him to, she knew that her message had been delivered to her love, she felt happy but nervous now, as her performance had come to it's end, where she needed to make her exit... which was showing that her love had arrived and she left to welcome him, leaving the dancers finish off the end steps while the curtains made their way down, and led the audience to applaud the graceful performance with perfect co-ordination, and left them murmering in amazement while giving a standing innovation, along with the whole now proud Patil Clan.
Nakusha and Roops had hugged tightly after the performance, and before Roops could say tumne Baji ko...., Naku interrupted and said ...haan maine sab dekha, she finished for her, and praised how well she danced, but before they could say anything further, Baji had landed there backstage, and without warning came and hugged Roops leaving her totally stunned and not knowing what to do, while Naku felt a little out of place during this intense moment, but she could tell that Roops had been taken off guard and hadn't even hugged him back due to her shock.
Arre Roop mujhe nahin pata ta ke tu itna acha nachegi... he said trying to make the words come out of his mouth as fast as possible, he looked flushed and red like he'd poured water over his face or something, thought Roops as he held both her shoulders and shook her asking her to say something, when all she could say was... tume acha laga wondering if she was more shocked or lost in Baji's new found attitude.
Yeh bhi koi poochne ki baat hai, he said excitedly, Baji mujhe laga ke tum performance ke baad yahan bhi bandook nikalo gaye...jaise uss din kiya tha, when to her surprise he did, making her confused, but he didn't seem to look pissed she thought, then why....
...bandook tho ab bhi nikaalni paregi, he said in thought, matlab... she questioned in a shriek, matlab ke yahan jitne ladkho ne tujhe dance karte dekhliya hai...ab unki khair nahin... he said adding humour in his voice and trying to get his point accross to Roops that he didn't like it one bit that all eyes were on her....
...but before Roops could laugh and say anything the winner had been announced...
Roopvathi Patil is the winner of first prize, please come on stage and collect your prize, which is direct entry in the state competition for dancing, and we are proud that such a fluent dancer like Roopvathi will make our College's name roshan in her challenge ahead, congratulations.... Miss Roopvathi Patil, please put your hands together for her and her great performance she put gave tonight.
Roops couldn't believe it, she'd won first prize !
Dutta hadn't had words to explain how he felt when he saw his kid sister being honoured for something, and he'd strangely felt indebted to Nakusha for her victory, who he could see peeping from time to time from behind the curtain.
That night a lot of things had been discussed, regarding Dutta's marriage plans which were to kick in day after next, Roops wonderful victory, which no one would stop talking about, mainly becasue Baji hadn't let the subject rest, much to Dutta's irritation, and to Dutta's surprise Ayi Sahib out of all days felt that Roops was getting older and needed to fish for a elegable bachelor for her, before the her last year of college had finished.
Dutta had wondered what Baji would make of this, but to his surprise Baji had seemed very welcoming of the whole idea, leaving Dutta baffled, he was sure that Baji had loved Roops and had just been waiting for him to tell him, but than why had he been encouraging Ayi Sahib, did Dutta get paint the wrong picture, no man in the right mind would want their love to be shown various rishte, thought Dutta more confused at Baji's eagerness.
Ayi Sahib aapki nazar mein koi ladka hai kya.... he asked tactfully. Nahin nahin Baji, meri nazar mein koi ladka nahin hai, lekin tum aur Dutta tho ek se bar kar ek ladko se milte ho to tumhari nazar mein to koi hoga, she said and looked towards Dutta, who was busy eyeing Baji suspiciously.
Yeh aap kya keh rahi hai Ayi Sahib, aap to jaanti ho ke mein Roop keliye apne dande se kisi ladke ko bhi nahin pasand karunga, maine apni sabi beheno keliye apne dande se door aur pade likhe ladko mein se dekhunga... he announced sternly, taking a look at Baji's reaction to his opinion, who still didn't seem affected.
Bhau, he said in a stretched tone, aap chinta mat karo, meri nazar mein ek ladka hai, he said cooly, and looked towards a very interested Ayi Sahib, and told that he is very shareef, ...bilkul bole to mast... dikhne mein bilkul chikna hai....he said running a hand through his thick hair, ...aur apna kamata hai, ache ghar se hai, aur to aur Ayi Sahib woh ladka bilkul iss ghar mein settle bi hojayega... he assured glancing at Dutta for a split two seconds and quickly looking away before Bhau said anything, and kept buttering Ayi Sahib as she seemed more of an easy target.
Aur mera ko poora yakeen hai ke Roops uske ke saat bohut khush rahegi, he added, and when Ayi Sahib had asked that when can she meet this boy, before she could finish he said tomorrow... haan kal hi mein le aata hai ...kyun Bhau he said looking at Dutta now feeling a bit nervous now.
Are you sure he's not from our business Baji, asked Dutta glaring at Baji with a frown, haan Bhau... he said as he gulped. Jinne tum jaante ho un ladke ko to main bi jaantai hi hoga na... asked Dutta trying his best to get more information out of him, and I know Baji that everyone you know is only in this business... he added.
Haan Bhau app usse bohut achi tara se jaante ho, woh pehle is dande me tha lekin ab...er...he scratched his head lightly and added ....ab woh nahin hai...bole to...woh bilkul sudar gaya hai Bhau...haan, he finished in the end, and said to Ayi Sahib that be ready kal ko ladke wale ayenge, aur haan aap Roop ko abhi kuch mat batana Ayi Sahib, jab woh ladkha dekh legi, ussi tab hi pata chalna chahiye, he said convincing Ayi Sahib who seemed reluctant at first but than agreed.
But before he left he asked Ayi Sahib that what is usually brought when people bring a rishta, making Ayi Sahib laugh, wondering why he'd wanted to know that, but she told him that they usually bring a pandit to finalise the kundli's and if they have some sort heirloom which is given as a token of reservation on the girl. But Baji... asked Ayi Sahib, we don't even know if they'll accept yet, when Baji told her that it's not them that the situation will depend on, it will be the ladkiwale... he said, and all goes well ..main to bolta hai ke Bhau ki shaadi ke do din baad un dono ki bi mangi ho jaye, he said aur uss din main aur Naku jam kar naachenge he said playfully, not knowing that he'd caught Dutta's attention, so Baji knew that Naku dances, thought Dutta, why else would he make such a comment, making Dutta sulk by this fact.
Nakusha and Roops couldn't believe the reaction Baji had given after her performance, but when they'd got home, Roops tried to tell Naku that she didn't want to perform in the big competition and that she'd got her prize, and said that even if she considered it than why did she need help from that other guy to train her, who was hired from the college just so their name could make headlines.
She told Naku that if she did go ahead further, than she only wants Naku to train her and no one else, well there was still time to think about that, that competition was still four weeks away.
It was Bhau's wedding that they had to look forward to she thought.
The next day when Dutta had woken up all he could see was Baji in his face telling him that they needed to go shopping. Shopping what the hell thought Dutta, since when does Baji love going on shopping spree's.
Ayi Sahib had told Roop to stay ready since morning and to take the day off from College, as there was a pooja in the house, she lied on Baji's saying, still wondering what the point was, Roops asked Naku to help her get ready, but Nakusha had already been informed by Ayi Sahib that there was a risha coming for her, but told her not to tell Roops as she may deter from the whole idea, Naku had wanted to tell Ayi Sahib about her and Baji, but to her surprise Baji had told Nakusha upon hearing their conversation that just keep Roops busy, and led her away from Ayi Sahib and let her in on the plan, which she thought was absolutely genius... well considering Baji she thought.
Baji had been acting very weird but Dutta stayed calm knowing that he will eventually spill the beans, Baji was very good at cooking things up well, and making things go according to his plans.
..Where are we going asked Dutta to Baji who was lost in his own world that Dutta had began to doubt if he should even be driving.
Baji had remained quiet the whole time, he stopped at a store and brought himself a new shirt and black pair of jeans, hoping he would look smarter, than before, while making a number of phone calls, ....away from Dutta who could tell he wasn't talking about business, whoever it was on the other line, something was definately different he even had his hair gelled back making him look rather handsome admitted Dutta.
As Dutta waited in the car he noticed a man selling simple glass bangles on a mobile stool, and while he thought Baji weren't around decided to buy some for Naku, as a replacement.
As he looked at all the colourful bangles before him, he knew that Naku would love all of the colours and decided to buy a dozen of every colour and quickly put it away before Baji could come back.
Nakusha's bangles from Dutta
...Bhau I need to tell you something, started Baji as he drove, finally thought Dutta, hurry up and answer thought Dutta, 'cause I know that your upto something, but what it is I don't know admitted Dutta, getting impatient, when without warning Baji had blurted out everything.
....Bhau mere ko na pyar ho gaya hai, aur Roops keliye ladha dekhne se pehle I want you to give me your blessings, Bhau... he said glancing at Dutta from time to time in a hurry to see his reaction, whilst still driving.
But... was all Dutta could say, but Baji had already interrupted and told him that they were on their way to see the girl first and than if Bhau gave his consent they will both get married, but Dutta being his brother simply smiled that how can I refuse your love Baji, whoever you love, I'm more sure than you are that you will keep your woman the happiest one alive, he said wondering how he'd misunderstood his and Roops relationship.
Sach Bhau.. shouted Baji, ...tho phir Bhau app mere se ek vaada karo, ke aap rishte ko mana nahin karoge.....
Rishta... asked Dutta as if Baji needed to correct his sentence, haan Bhau, he said with his voice panicking now, and as turned the car engine off...
....when Baji switched the engine off, Dutta couldn't understand why they'd returned back home, maybe Baji had forgotten something thought Dutta.... but in curiosity got out of the car and followed Baji anyway, he'd looked like he was going to Patil Niwas to show him his chosen love the way Baji had been fluttering as he watched him walk off...
....oh my god thought Dutta, had he been so stupid not to realise Baji's plan, was he right afterall, and he just took me for a ride.......no he didn't....he made me promise that I wouldn't refuse his proposal before he bought me back home....oooh Baji....thought Dutta feeling foolish, ...now your dead, thought Dutta as he quickly tried to pace in behind Baji and to catch up.
Naku tum to mujhe aise tayaar kar rahi ho, jaise ke koi ladke wale aarahe hai, she said as she put her chudiyan on her wrist and gave them a shake, when for some reason Naku had ran to put the radio on, making Roops wonder why she was running ...where's the fire thought Roops. Naku had put the volume of the radio so high that Roop couldn't even hear herself talking, Naku tumne awaaz itni uchi kyun ki hai, she asked as she was about to turn the volume down, and than realised that the song 'tere naam' was playing on the radio and that must have been the obvious reason for Naku to turn the volume so high, it had just began and the lady on the radio was introducing the song......aaj ka yeh gaana kisi khaas insaan ne apni hone wali biwi keliye lagwaya hai, lekin khaas baat yeh hai ke usse abhi tak pata nahin ke yeh gaana uskeliye ek message ke tor par bejwaya jaa raha hai......tab tak aap yeh mazedaar gaana suniye...aur baki ki love story end me reveal ki jayegi......filam Tere Naam se, gaana bhi tere naam.... and the song had taken over and played.
Oh my god Naku, log kaha kaha se aise idea's laate hai, kitna romantic hai, lagta koi apni girlfriend se propose kar raha hai..... she said in excitement, and than her face dropped, kya hua.. asked Naku, ....well dekho Naku, Baji aisi sweet romantic cheeze kyun nahi karta, baat baat par apni bandook nikalta hai she said walking and imitating his actions like she were Baji, ..god it's so irritating...mujhe to shak hota hai ke jab woh propose bhi karega to shayad ring ki jagah woh bandook rakh dega apni pyar ki nishaani samajh ke, she said not knowing why she suddenly became irritated.
Baji had made his way to Ayi Sahib who thought that he'd bought the boy's family already, which was too soon, but on Baji's saying sat down anyway, when Dutta had caught up with them and now watched how Baji would carry out his next move.
When he sat down, he had for the first time become serious in a long time, and held Ayis Sahib's hand and said, that Ayi Sahib, I didn't know how to do this, but if my parents were alive than they would have done the same, and since their death I have only considered you guys my family, ....aur sach baat yeh hai ke mein Roops se bohut pyar karta hai Ayi Sahib, aur jahan tak mujhe pata hai Roops mere se pyar karti hai....but before I take things further with her, I want to ask for her hand in marriage with both your consent, as he looked at Dutta, who was standing over his head with his arms folded accross his chest like he was a bouncer on the doorstep of some nightclub, which made Baji sort of sweaty for the first time, and then said ...er...woh ..waise Ayi Sahib Bhau ne apni haan dedi hai, he said looking at Dutta with hooded eyes to disguise his panick... when all Dutta could say was saale....and walked up to him and grabbed his collar and made him stand.....
....but Baji didn't give up, ....arre waah Bhau, pehli baar yeh lavs tumhari jabaan se sun kar dil ko acha laga... he said still scared but letting off a bubbly front.
When to Baji's surprise Dutta said you told me he weren't from our business, and Baji replied well Bhau I was telling the truth, 'cause if that's what you wanted than I'm going to call quits as of today, 'cause when I look at my future I can't see it without Roops Bhau, and if i stay in this danda than I will win every fight just so I can can come home to my Roops.
Dutta couldn't believe it, he knew there was no one in this world to keep his choti more happier than Baji, and he knew that, he didn't prefer someone from the gangster field, but than Baji had been with him since childhood, and Roops marrying him meant staying in the house with them.
Now all that was left was breaking the news to Roops herself which Baji had wanted to do himself and told them two too stay back, Baji knew he would have a hard time confessing his love directly, so he'd already made measures to overcome that, as he pulled out his gun from his trousers and made his way towards Roops room.....
...as the last words of tere naam finished in udit narayan's voice, the radio presenter's voice took over.......ab hume sirf intezaar hai for the good news...Roops tum apne darwaaze par pohanch gaye ho na....kyunki radio par tumhari haan sun ne keliye sab intezaar kar rahe hai.....and her voice drowned off as she played another song saying the lucky girl will call in with her answer...
...Roops was shocked, it couldn't be her, there were thousands of girls with the same name, but when she looked at Naku's face she could tell something was fishy, and when she'd opened her door, there he was, it was Baji, Baji was going to propose she thought in shock as she stared down at him on one knee with his hands behind his back, and than suddenly to ruin the moment he held out his gun......
Baji had recieved an text on his phone saying his announcement had been made, and they will wait the answer to be given live on-air. He'd placed himself down on one knee and waited for her to open the door, and she did, looking absolutely gorgeous, all she needed was a fan to blow air into her tresses to make the whole setting perfect thought Baji, as he stared in admiration at her beauty, and held out his gun flat on his palm rather than a box with a ring in it....
Baji !!! shreiked Roops, yeh sab kya hai, sshhhh he said as though he didn't want the moment to be interrupted and began....
Roops kab se main tumhe kehna chahata tha...
ke meri zindagi tere bina adhoori hai...
ab saase sirf teri maala jap thi hai...
tere ishq ne mera haal kya kar diya Roop...
main sirf teri yaadon mein koya rehta hoon...
ab tere bina zindagi ka guzaara na mumkin hai...
main pyar tumse bohut karta hai Roops...
muhje har apna begana lagta hai...
tere liye iss duniya ka har sitam hai gawara Roop...
tere naam Roops, tere naam maine kiya hai apna saara jeevan, kya tum apna jeevan mere naam karsakti ho.... he asked holding out his gun to her, and his phone in the other hand.
Agar tumhara jawab na hai, to issi bandook se mujhe udaa dena abhi aur is waqt, kyunki mera kal tumhare bager mujhe jeete jee maar dega, aur agar tumhara jawab haan hai to phone utaa ke poori duniya ko bata de Roops ke iss Baji ne apna poora jeevan kardiya hai 'tere naam'.
Well huge...mega lool, but wot can I say, I just wanted the whole of Baji's love story to fit in one chapter, you guys already know what Roops answer is lol, so I won't ellaborate on it too much.
After dis it's Dutta's wedding, Baji's and Roops engagement will happen two days after Dutta's marriage.
Girls don't get worried abt tasha too much, each and every moment will only intesfiy tasha love story okay, they're story's still a baby lol, it's yet to be nurtured.
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