Chapter Twenty Six
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
The buzz was now on for Baji and Roops engagement, Dutta hadn't objected one bit as it was after all his for his sister's best interest, and of course his best friend Baji.
Naku had been getting comments all morning for her singing, which made her uncomfortable, Shastriji had always told her that people can corrupt ones mind by letting their praises reach sky high and one must at all times remember their status and not let materialistic things get the better of her, so therefore she always shied away from such compliments.
Naku didn't know what to wear for the ceremony, and Roops had suggested for her to wear what she'd worn for Bhau's wedding...well their wedding, and that she would have it dry cleaned, since Naku refused to let her buy more expensive clothes for her, and accepted the offer, but Naku for sure wouldn't wear any bangles this time, her taste in accessories proved to be a costly one since she'd stepped foot in this house.
Baji had continuously asked Gaurav how he planned on making Naku dance, as... well in Dutta's presence she would sure refuse it, without doubt.
But Gaurav knew exactly how to control Naku, he informed Baji with over confidence.
Tumne sab ko dikhadiya aur woh maan jayenge Dutta, no...never...main tumhe bohut achi tara se jaanta hai, tere protection ke under Roopa ki mauth, ho hi nahinsakta, lekin theek hai, ...tume khel khel nahai... tho khelo, ab main bhiwohi karega jo tu chahata hai Dutta, you want me to think that Roopa is dead, than that is what you shall see... said Anna, smiling with a big grin like the problem at hand seemed to be minor of his worries.
Anna hated Dutta enough to miss out on the fact that his wedding had been a total freak show, and how he'd got married to some naukrani, who was hideously dark, but word had reached Anna that he seemed to have a soft spot for this dark skinned girl, as his fight with a close friend of hers had been witnessed by one of Anna's jasoos, who was well hidden in the crowd watching the free show.
Theek hai, dekhte hai, ke yeh love ishtory kahan tak pohanch ti hai, agar Dutta is ladki ko love karta hai, tho bole tho humare liye jackpot hai, aur agar nahin karta, tho phir se humara khel bekaar jayega... finished Anna deep in thought, while motioning his gun in various positions for time pass.
As Naku got dressed in the same clothes she couldn't help thinking back to the events that occurred the last time she wore this dress, this time she had tied her hair in a tight neat bun without a parting, and hooked a small tikka in place, with matching earrings but no necklace, as it was hot she felt bothered by too much jewelry in the heat, she added her final touches and and put kajal inside her waterline, and than she were finished.
Gaurav had walked into her room abruptly, knowing she would be there, but acted like he didn't know, ...arre Naku tu yahan, he said acting surprised, while he sat down on the bed with his head in his hands, and told Naku of how the dancer they'd booked for the engagement had broken her ankle on the last minute, and they can't get a replacement so soon, and how Roops had began crying frantically, while Baji was on Gaurav's case to sort something out as he couldn't see Roops upset on such a special day, leaving all the tension on Gaurav's broad shoulders.
Naku hadn't clocked that he were hinting to her, but Gaurav would make sure she would dance with him after all the show must go on, he thought.
Ever since Dutta had heard Naku's voice when she sung her morning prayers, it was like rather than him his soul had heard her singing, like her voice had reached a far inner part of Dutta which was stranger to himself. As he recalled her voice again and again in his head, he could feel a sense of relaxation running through his bloodstream, her voice had soothed him, no doubt, but he still couldn't bring himself to praise her.
He had spoken with Kishore that he needed to find out about that schmuck Ravi as soon as possible, and couldn't wait any longer to find out what the truth was, Kishore was quick in the books side of it he was sure to shed light on the whole situation, thought Dutta as he buttoned up his lightly embroidered sherwani, and made his way down.
Naku was hell bent on a 'no', for the whole idea of what Gaurav had presented before her, there was no way she would dance in the PatilNiwas threshold, it was just not possible, and besides she would never have the guts to dance before her Saab, but Gaurav had reminded her that she needs practise as they haven't seen her dance in years, and maybe she weren't as good as she used to be, he'd said to her.
Waise Naku you look absolutely gorgeous even in your black avatar, said Gaurav in a teasing way, making the mood lighter, and removing the stress off of Naku's face within an instant, well come on then, lets find out if your Saab notices how much of a good dancer you are, he said pulling her out, without asking.
When Dutta saw Naku he couldn't remove his eyes off of her, but than she was with Gaurav, again, making Dutta look away instantly, thinking why does this guy keep popping up everywhere, and weren't he supposed to be preparing for a dance rather than running circles around my wife, thought Dutta to himself as he sipped his drink.
The music had begun, and everyone had arrived for the engagement and taken their respective places while they waited for the entertainment to begin.
A good friend of Shastri ji had been called to set up the music, and Gaurav was the dancer and singer, but no one was aware of the recent change made except for Roops and Baji.
Baji had been waiting for Roops to come down in her made up form for the ring ceremony, and had his eyes fixed only on the staircase.
Roops had finally been escorted down, by her sisters and obviously Nakusha, but Gaurav was the only one that had noticed Dutta's eyes on Naku, he was clearly looking for excuses for his eyes to wander around her, what guy doesn't even glance at his sister on her engagement day even once upon her first appearance, it looked as though Naku was right, innocent until proven guilty thought Gaurav, he hasn't confessed his love which easily meant he could as well be in love with Naku, except he refused to acknowledge it.
Ayi Sahib had seated the couple together and warded off any evil eyes. Kala and Leela weren't too happy with the alliance but had no choice but to accept Bhau's decision, and played their part well, Kishore was truly happy for the couple, and Sudarshan, well he couldn't care less.
As Gaurav watched Naku behave strangely amongst the crowds of people, he kept staring at her and letting her know that she better be up for it, and even Roops had convinced her by pleading and pleading to her in the room.
Gaurav had started dancing around lightly, supported by a group of trained boys to create the bollywood effect, and than eventually he'd begun singing to Naku's surprise, she knew the steps to this song well, they'd both danced to it many times before, all of a sudden she felt herself open up, but still waited for her entry, which Gaurav was sure to lead.
His dancing had been as energetic as Bobby Deol's from the actual movie, he'd bounced around just like him, making his fluffy hair bounce with volume, except he held onto a tabli on his right shoulder and tapped onto it with the rhythm of the music while he sang and gestured his hand to Naku to dance, much to everyone's surprise.
Naku had within the same minute forgot about everyone around her as she was reminded of the old days while she watched Gaurav dance , and almost forgot the world she was standing in, and without further delay went ahead and began singing her lines, and equally performed the same routine steps as Gaurav's footwork in co-ordination, her performance was no less energetic than Aishawariya Rai's, in fact if she weren't dark skinned anyone could mistake her for the actress, well her blue eyes certainly held that resemblance.
They both danced like they were the actual couple that were in love, oblivious to the rest of their now absorbed crowd who couldn't believe how well they were dancing and had been cheering on the dance even more, while Baji had looked at Roops elated face upon watching them dance, indeed their dancing was out of this world, it was like they knew the moves like second nature, and the chemistry they shared was too comfortable, which showed through their eye contact and laid back attitude towards one another.
Than finally the part where Gaurav hinted to Naku with his eyes to try out her classical dancing steps, while he gave an ishaara to the musicians to change the beat slightly and played on the tabli hard himself as he prepared himself to watch her foot movement to align with his own beat to it.
Naku had caught Gaurav's hint and immediately tried her steps in the classical style, she moved fluently to the left with her eyes following her every arm and hand stretched to the left and right, in the true kathak style with her neck movement being equal to her steps and making her skirt flare in a perfect circle and using all the space in the centre amongst her audience, she certainly still had it, but than she got tempted to look at Dutta who's eyes were following her every move, making her buckle off track slightly, but no one noticed except for her and Gaurav.
She went back to the simple bollywood routine, and gave Gaurav that disappointed look in her eyes while she carried on singing and emphasised on the lines 'ke aayegi mushkil' to Gaurav telling him it weren't going to be easy.
But Gaurav never knew how to fail, as he kept a keen eye on Dutta the whole time Naku was dancing, and noticed that she'd lost her confidence on the last moment because she'd looked at Dutta, that was truly unlike Naku, when she danced she would forget everything, well not anymore thought Gaurav, as he motioned his steps around Dutta who refused to even look at him, Gaurav had leant on foot back like Sharukh Khan and signalled at Dutta while he looked at Naku and in return to her answer emphasised on the words 'jogi ne tho hai pehenli prem ki yeh maala', and told her not to worry.
Making Naku stand still for a moment and dreamily sing on the next part like she were just singing her heart out to Dutta, who was watching with full concentration but with a slight frown, by this time Gaurav had made his way back to Naku whilst singing his lines and brought her out of her dreamland by hitting his shoulder against hers, making her sing the next part 'kaisa dildar hai Allah Allah...', trying to tell Gaurav that she couldn't help it, while they both moved their heads in a series of ups and downs with the music. Which Gaurav understood and sang 'kaisa ghumar hai Allah Allah...' in a hopeless way looking at Dutta and giving his disapproval look at Naku.
Everyone had began clapping while the music still played while telling Ayi Sahib what a wonderful Bahu she had, and how talented she was, Dutta upon hearing all Naku's praises had wanted to break the very glass he was holding, but tried to hold onto his anger as much as he could, as he didn't want to ruin his sister's special day, and left from there, while the rest of the ceremony continued.
Baji had told Naku that she was and awesome dancer the second she came close to the special couple, but Naku told him that means you didn't see me trip, otherwise you wouldn't be saying that, she said embarrassed, I'm not as good as you think I am Baji, she said noticing Dutta leave from there, while the engagement had finished with all the rituals completed.
The engagement had gone well, and everyone couldn't get enough of praising the duo, even guests had told the household members that the entertainment was definitely the best part of the day, making Roops love Naku even more.
The next day everyone was tired Dutta had left for work early and let Baji sleep in because of the tired day he'd had the day before, so Gaurav had decided to take Naku to see a Salman Khan movie, and suggested they all head for the cinema, he knew Naku would never say no, and Roops and Baji were also keen for the idea, although Roops had wanted to watch a Shahrukh movie, but since it was Gaurav calling the shots, it was decided otherwise.
Dutta hadn't really went to work he'd spent his morning at the talaab, since his mind was restless ever since he saw Naku dancing, and singing...and well it was everything about her, the girl was driving him insane what was it about her that drew Dutta close, knowing she was his enemy, but these days nobody saw it his way, slowly everyone in the house had started talking to Naku including Baji, and this Gaurav on top of everything was pissing him off, why did he always know what Naku wants, why does he act like Naku is his priority... when she's not, doesn't he know that when a girl gets married she's her husband's priority, he thought in agitation as he threw the stones in the water with more force...wait a minute why am I considering Naku to be my own, I don't love her... than why am I so bothered about everything she does, and most of all when Gaurav is with her or even around her...why do I feel my blood boiling that he knows her more than I do...no...could it be...thought Dutta, fearing to know what the answer was...I can't, and than his phone had rang to break his thoughts, it was Baji.
No ways thought Dutta, I'm not going to let you enjoy your life while I'm burning in the fires of hell because of you, thought Dutta as he made a few phone calls to his trusted bodyguards, and than to Kishore, Kishore Da, jitne bhi theatre aaj Salman Khan ki picture dikha rahe hai, mujhe un sab ke detail chahiye.. he said, theek hai Bhau, said Kishore while tapping in a few keys on his laptop and giving Dutta a full list of the showings, much to his confusion, but he didn't bother to question him.
When Dutta had noted all the listings, he'd given an evil smirk, and told himself, that until I don't know what I'm going to do with Nakusha, I won't give that Gaurav a chance either, I told you to stay aways from my things, but you didn't listen, said Dutta to himself, it's a dog eat dog world out here Gaurav, he finished, and got in his jeep.
I don't understand I checked all the cinema's and none of them were booked out and now all of a sudden they're all fully booked, how can that be said Gaurav, as they all hanged around in the car, Roops and Naku just rested their heads against the front headrests in sheer tiredness, while Baji and Gaurav tried to call around any cinema's that had any movies with Salman Khan showings, with seats available.
Roops said to watch a Shahrukh movie instead, much to Baji's irritation ...tere saamne tera Sharukh kara hai, aur tujhe phir bi uss budhe ko dekhna hai... he said, Baji woh picture ka hero hai... she tried to reason, ...haan tho, woh nakli hero hai, aur main ig dum asli hero... he said in defence while putting the collar up of his shirt to give her the message.
Naku and Gaurav just stared helplessly at them without saying a word, some things will never change, but than that was the unique thing about their love, thought Naku.
Eventually Naku had told them that they should head home, as she would need to get on with the cooking and stuff, and she didn't want to get told off by Saab, so after a tired day they all headed back home.
When they reached home Dutta had already been there, ..kya huwa, he asked very casually while he was seated on the couch with one leg put over the other very loosely, ...sab ke chehre kyun latke huwe hai he asked looking at Naku who had immediately put her face down to avoid eye contact with him, but he didn't remove his gaze from her.
Baji had recited the whole story to Bhau like it were some tragic story to tell, but than to his surprise Dutta had said that if it was a Salman movie that they wanted to see they could have easily just hired the DVD and watched it at home, in fact didn't we have Maine Pyar Kiya lying around at home somewhere said Dutta sarcastically, looks like your genius friend isn't so genius is he, said Dutta as he left to go to his room, feeling his victory over Gaurav.
But I didn't tell Bhau that we went to watch a Salman movie, said Baji in confusion, but Roops had simply said, ...come on Baji, jab saath mein Naku hai tho obviously hum Salman ki hi picture dekhne jayenge na, she said dragging him away with her.
Naku left for the kitchen, and began all her cooking straight away, Gaurav knew what Baji said was right, and immediately made his way to Dutta's room as he heated up furiously, he knew that Dutta had been far too concerned about their trip, and demanded an answer.
Dutta was sitting on his couch and polishing his gun, when Gaurav had barged in, ...you did it, didn't you, said Gaurav in anger, ...did what, said Dutta standing up but not turning around, to casual for his own good.
You know what I'm talking about Dutta, why don't you admit it, you're the one who booked out all the cinema's 'cause no one told you that we were going to watch Salman Khan movie...I mean what is your problem Dutta, just 'cause you can't be happy , why won't you let anyone else be happy for god's sake, ...I mean is this all 'cause you want me to stay away from Naku, or is it 'cause you want to hurt Naku... questioned Gaurav raising his voice making his tanned face to go red.
Pick one... said Dutta, your choice, I'm open for both.
Oh I get it, the truth is your fighting with me, because fighting against yourself is too much of a job for isn't it... when Gaurav saw Dutta's face changing into anger, he knew he'd got some success, he was right.
You don't know anything about me...said Dutta through clenched teeth, turning to face his opponent.
Oh I think you're wrong Dutta, what are you scared of huh... the man with the gun can't point it at himself for going against his own rule, taunted Gaurav finally pulling a grin over his angry face, ...you can't make yourself believe that you've fallen in love with the one girl you vowed to hurt for all eternity..., as he watched Dutta's face change into a narrow and angered face now, he knew that his words bothered Dutta, ...you can't reason with yourself, she's all over you, her fragrance, her touch, her words, she's eating you up from inside, and you for the first time in your whole life cant' fight back...can you, ...the great the one and only Dutta Shriram Patil finally has a weakness, that goes by the name of Nakusha, finished Gaurav, knowing his every word was hitting Dutta like a knives.
You don't have clue about me, do you understand, I don't love her, I hate her, I'm just trying to keep you away from her, to give you a warning to stay away from the things that belong to me, answered Dutta, trying to find a decent enough answer to give back to Gaurav.
Of course, how could I be so wrong, how can you love her, after all you don't know a thing about her, do you, you didn't know that she studied in Banaras, you didn't know that she's here searching for her sister, you didn't know that she can sing better than the birds, you didn't know that she danced better than the monsoon peacocks, and you didn't know that she can play the piano and when she plays... you can hear her soul breathe in her music, but of course you didn't know that all that because you never even knew that she loved you, and do you know what she claims that you're heart is hers and you don't even know it, she's crazy about you, but she's not afraid to admit it, and you who claims his strength is everything, don't even have the courage to admit to yourself that you're in love with her as much as she is in with you, perhaps even more, said Gaurav with every word more determined than the one before, but tell me something Dutta Bhau, if you didn't know any of this, than can you know that she betrayed you... what no answer, the cat caught your tongue has it, or is it the fact that someone has finally shown you the mirror, he finally finished.
I have the strength to face whatever fate puts before me, no woman will make make me weak, do you understand that, retorted Dutta but somehow believing what Gaurav had just told him, yeah you're right I never knew these things about Naku, but just because you know them don't make you no genius, do you get that, you know these simply because they're there, but I know the things that not even you know...like when she speaks she gets lost in her own world where no one else matters, she only talks openly in front of those who she considers a right over, when she's worried she gets a frown in between her eyebrows that she doesn't even know that exists, when she has something to say and she don't know how to say it she plays endlessly with one corner of her scarf, and she never makes eye contact because she scared that someone can read right through her thoughts, she's the only girl in the world who showed me the path to a different world, she told me that things didn't have to be the way they were...she told told me that love would fill my life with joy once again, but than she was the one that helped Supriya run away...damn it ! Shouted Dutta his anger getting the better of him making him break everything that stood on the dressing table, and rested his hands on the empty desk with his head held low.
Exactly Dutta, listen to yourself, why are you asking the question 'that why she helped Supriya run away', you're question should be 'why did Supriya run away', but clearly you're only concerned about Naku, just because she gave you hopes it doesn't mean you can hold her responsible for your heartbreak, her only fault was that she tried to help you, and she got punished for it instead, I mean did it ever occur to you that Naku never had to confess her love for you, but she did regardless, and that was the sole reason that you abused her, not some lame reason that she helped Supriya runaway, and who in their right mind would sit and jot a letter down to someone before running away, I mean when you run the last thing anyone wants to do is sit and say thank you for helping me run away, wouldn't you say, it seems to me that someone drew a picture and showed it to you, and you believed it without question...
Kishore had asked Baji on the phone if Bhau managed to do what he'd called him for, but to Kishore's surprise Baji was unaware of the fact that he weren't with Bhau at the time of the call, and instead told him to pass on the message to Dutta that Ravi had large amounts of cash transferred into his account a couple of days before his wedding, and it would take him a while to figure out who's account the money had come from, informed Kishore.
...Yeah but I still can't accept Naku, I mean...yeah...I don't even know what it is about her that draws me close to her, but that doesn't mean it's love, surely... said Dutta.
No, than what are you suggesting that this is, you give me this whole list of things about her that she's probably unaware of herself, and than you make decisions based on what people tell you, if that girl Supriya ran away, that already tells you she's a cheat, and cheats telling the truth somehow don't match dude, don't you think, come on man why are you listening to the world listen to your heart Dutta.
I don't have a heart, my heart's nothing but a mere piece of rock, shouted Dutta back in pain.
Well even if it's a rock, it's only because you say so, but after a long time someone's come along and told it otherwise, and it's shouting out to you, you can hear it's cries but you're playing deaf on purpose, what's the big deal Dutta, what's so hard, if it goes wrong it can always turn to stone again, but why not just try your luck follow your heart and I can guarantee you that everything Naku promised would not take long to become the truth.
What do think it's easy...my heart's broken into a million pieces...tell me...Gaurav which one of those millions pieces shall I follow...replied Dutta through clenched teeth.
Excuses Dutta, excuses...there's a thousand, and what if there's a million scattered pieces of your heart, you can still rescue it, maybe it's the cry of those million pieces that's begging you to put it back together again, 'cause it's found true love, rescue your heart Dutta...not all love stories have to end in heart break.
No I can't, I don't love her, I can't love her, I barely know her... said Dutta not wanting to come to terms with reality.
Not according to what you told me, it seems that you know her more than she knows herself, replied Gaurav, starting to believe the bhavishyavani that his father had predicted.
No this can't be happening... was all Dutta could say.
Oh come on Dutta what is it that's stopping you, are you trying to reason that it's pointless, or is it your pride that's telling you the whole thing's impossible, or maybe you're previous experience that's saying it's too risky, is it only you're heart that's telling you to give it try... huh...Dutta, well if it is any of those...than tell reason that true love is never pointless, tell your pride that nothings impossible, and as for experience...well you can only experience something if you're prepared to take that risk, and as for you heart tell it to hang on you're coming to rescue it... finished Gaurav.
Dutta had just sat on the floor in the same spot like he was dumbstruck, while he had one hand supporting his head and the other resting back on the floor, deep in thought.
Gaurav decided it was time to leave as Dutta seemed to look like he was shattered and most probably needed some time alone now, but before he left, he'd managed to tell Dutta, that he knew he was the one who booked out all the cinema's just so they couldn't watch the movie.
Yep and another one bites the dust lol, can't help it once I start typing, idea's just carry on coming into my head..😳😳😳
Ok ziks, I'm gonna answer ur question here, cz I reckon d rest of d gals wud prob wanna know, so basically no Roopa n Dutta dnt share no bond, n u must've got dat 4rm sweet little Suvi, (yep ur ryt😛), and as time progresses u'll understand y I put dat part der, if it was ne other girl in d world it won't matter, all d gals wanted 2c Naku's faith in her Bappa once she finds out about it, so dat's y I've kept it dis way, soon u'll c dat absolutely nuffink will affect their love, but they will hav 2 overcum it yes, so dw hun b patient and trust me on dis 1...well I hope I deliver the whole story well tho, n wen it happens I will be interested 2c if you fink d reasoning wz gud enuff lol, and d same goes 4 Ranjana, cz I memba u didn't lyk dat track either, but girls it will cum 2gva...😳😊😉
...n Sophie hun I jus had 2 add dis lol, ur comments gt me more excited den actually updatin lol, ur so sweet😉, i fink ur actually d only 1 dats enjoyin d pace of d story lol, I feel lyk I'm torturin evryone else wid d long story except 4u😳😆
Kudiyon pls dw abt the story, tasha love story to attal hai, and so is FR, so let it build up a little suspense, u want excitement ryt, so u'll get it...trust me on dis one..😉😆
...n yoyo dat includes u hun, n no Gaurav won't runway wid Naku darlin, n neither will Naku be doin strip dancin 4 Dutta loool...god ur imagination 😆, yeh senorita I pretty much believe in everyting lol, I'm open 2 all religions n stuff, I kinda lyk dat side of spiritual stuff too, sum tings r real cool lol, I guess I'm versatile cz my parents 😳
...n Pooja thanks 4 commentin on d Ramayan part lol, I was kinda nervous abt dat bit, nt sure if it came out ryt lol, n yeh I luv d logical parts in every story it js gives it dat little sumfin lol, so its nice 2c dat u noticed my efforts, but I guess ur ryt I do luv dis story (tasha) so ofc I'm gonna put 2gv d best 4 dem lool...😳..so fanks a ton honey..😉
Thank you to all girls readin, commenting and pressin like, and definitely to silent readers too, I hope they'll be at least one update dat encourages u girls 2 log in n make u wanna comment..😃
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Edited by tinkerbe11 - 14 years ago
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
