SRFF DMG3-Phir bhi saath hai hum Epilogue Pg 124 - Page 73

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Part 110

Phir Bhi Saath Hai Hum

As soon as Juhi finished her work, she headed back towards her office. She was excited as well as anxious to know the outcome. She saw hope for these star crossed lovers in Rohan. Star crossed they were, fate brought them together in most unusual circumstances. When together all the forces worked against them. They fought destiny but finally destiny played it's cruel joke.

Today they had the opportunity to mend all that had gone wrong for themselves and for Rohan too. He finally could gain the love of a complete family. Not only this estranged couple but for Rohan too she was going to go with her hopes and not let any dark thoughts overshadow her mind.Making positive affirmations mentally she dialed Rahul. She was going to do all she could to aid this unison. 'Rahul woh Dr Siddhant ke papers woh abhi process mat karvaao.'

'Kyu?' he asked completely surprised and feeling slightly jealous.

'Aree tum sawal bahoot karte ho?' not registering anything being absorbed in her own thoughts.

'Par koi reason toh hoga na?'

'Hai par main baad mein batati hoon. Pehle unn do bhatakti atmayon se toh mill loo.'

'Huh!'

'Siddhant aur Riddhima re. Acha chalo main baad mein baat karti hoon. Bye Bye Bye.'

Quickly hanging up on him, she entered her office. First she was a little disappointed not finding the new family there but soon she chided herself 'Of course ab toh woh dono yaha kyu honge.' Her hopes mounted Juhi moved towards Riddhima's office excited.

On the way when she ran into Abhay, she beaconked him. 'Dr Abhay woh kal ka roster mere kamre mein rak dijiye.'

'Kyu..koi changes hai?'

'Haan. Mera office main rakhwa do main kar loongi.' she said excitedly and moved on towards Riddhima's office leaving a perturbed Abhay behind to wonder what was playing on his senior's mind.

Riddhima never felt this good. Riddhima sat peacefully working through a file when Juhi knocked on the door. 'May I come in?' asked Juhi with her voice laced with fake formality.

'Come in!' called out an exasperated Riddhima knowing well Juhi was upto some mischief.

The moment Juhi walked in Riddhima laughed at Juhi's childish behavior and joined in to jokingly reprimand her. 'Tum sudhrogi nahi na? Tumhe kab se permission lene padi?'

'Aaj se' taunted Juhi jokingly. 'Ab toh tumhare kamre mein knock karke hi aana hoga. Bahoot khush ...' she trailed away scanning the room.

'Hmmm' Riddhima affirmed smiling a genuine smile. She returned her attention to the file to sign off on the file she was working on not noticing the confusion on Juhi's face which was turning into panic. 'Done' celebrated Riddhima completing the final file.

Juhi dismissed it as a mere panic trigger. Riddhima seemed happy the way she longed to see her and there would'nt be another reason for it than what she assumed. For now she should just focus on it. 'Good I like this. Kitne dino ke baad tumhe itna khush dekha hai. I am so happy for you.'

'Aaj saach mein bahoot khush hoon. Sab kuch theek ho raha hai.'

'Baaki maine theek kar diya. Now thank me.' demanded Juhi.

'Thank you Juhi.' said Riddhima sincerely.

'You are welcome. Acha hua na ki maine Sid ke relieving papers rukwa diye aur kal ka roster bhi?'

Riddhima shifted uneasily in her chair. Misunderstanding Riddhima's discomfort Juhi continued 'I know what you are thinking but I won't mind it. I can sit put up my feet and sit back and Sid can takeover. I am sure he would be an amazing boss. He won't make me work as hard as you.' taunted Juhi.

Ignoring the statement Riddhima thought of making Juhi aware of some facts. 'Sid yaha kaam nahi karega.' she said in a matter of fact tone.

'Toh kya tum Sid ke saath US jaa rahi ho?' asked Juhi even more excited at the thought.

'Nahi woh akele jaa raha hai.'

'Oh yes ..So stupid of me.He will to wrap up there too. Chalo koi nai bas thode din ki baat hai aur woh wapis yaha hoga.'

'Nahi Juhi.' said Riddhima hoping Juhi to understand and she did.

Juhi went into a fit of rage. 'Tum kya bakwas kiye jaa rahi ho? Riddhima are you crazy? Tumhara dimaag toh theek hai? Tum Sid ko kaise jaane diya?'

'Yahi sahi hai.' feeling defeated and drained all of a sudden.

'Kuch sahi nahi hai. Bade raag alaap ti baiti ho ki Sid kabhi galat nahi hota woh kehta hai ki apno ke baare mein soochna chahiye. Kya woh sab sirf dikhava tha? Tum itni selfish kaise ho sakti ho. Chalo Sid ke baare mein bhi nahi soocha par Rohan ke baare mein toh soocha hota. Kya Rohan khush reh payega Sid ke bina?'

'Rohan bhi aaj raat US wapis laut raha hai.' Riddhima added tearfully.

'God damn it.' swore Juhi as she understood what Riddhima had done. 'Kyu Riddhima kyu apni khushiyon ko apne haaton se barbaad karne par tuli ho?' she thundered.

'Sid ke liye.' Riddhima collapsed back into her chair completely drained.

'Sid ke liye are you serious?' Juhi continued trying to drive the point home.

'Main sirf Sid ki khushi dhoondne ki koshish kar rahi hoon Juhi.'

'Uski khushi tumhare saath hai Riddhima. Tum kyu yeh baat nahi samajti? Aur Rohan uski khushi ka kya? Aaj agar tum unn dono ko rok leti toh Rohan ko ek parivar milta. Maa aur Pita dono ka pyaar mill sakta tha. Don't deny that you have not being dying to have a child to call of your own. Aur Sid ...itna pyaar karta hai tumse.'

Juhi's agitation was peaking. Riddhima would loved what Juhi was suggesting but there were reasons behind their decision. She owed an explanation to Juhi. But before that she needed to calm her down or else she would not be able to understand.

She drew a deep breath to ease her own tension. She walked up to Juhi and pulled Juhi to settle her down on the chair. 'Juhi calm down ..'

'What calm down?' shrugging Riddhima's hand away.

Riddhima gently took back Juhi's hand in hers and softly nudged 'Pehle shant ho javo aur dhyaan se meri baat sunoh.'

Juhi was completely disinterested in Riddhima vain reasoning having heard many of them on various occasions. 'Yahi kahogi na ki jo kuch hua uske baad shayaad Sid tumhe apna nahi payega. But you are wrong. Woh sab kuch bhul ke aaj bhi tumhe apnayega.'

'Par kya woh sahi hoga?' questioned Riddhima calmly trying to drive the point home. 'Nahi Juhi. Main Sid ko woh khushi nahi de sakti jo usse milni chahiye.'

Juhi opened her mouth to refute the reasoning but Riddhima answer had Juhi biting her words back.

'Isliye nahi de sakti kyu ki jis Riddhima se Sid pyaar kiya woh main nahi hoon. Woh Riddhima bahoot saal pehle kahi kho gayi. Aaj Sid se milna kismat ka mujhe ek mauka hai mere liye uss Riddhima ko khojne ke liye jis Riddhima se Sid ne pyaar kiya.'

'Par Riddhima..' Juhi argued weakly. Hearing Riddhima talk was like reliving that conversation with Sid that they had about Riddhima.

'Jis Riddhima se usne pyaar kiya tha woh kabhi sirf apne baare mein nahi soochti thi. Doosro ke baare mein soochte huye bhi kabhi apni zindagi ya doosro ki zindagi se nahi khelti thi. Jiski apni ek sooch thi, jo apni ek pehchan banana chahati thi. Kismat ne mujhe woh mauka diya hai. Sid ne mujhe woh mauka diya hai. Main iss mauke ko kaise gawa do. Agar aaj main Sid ko rokti ya phir main uske saath jaati toh bhi hamara ateet hamara peecha nahi chodega. Samajne ki koshish karo.Aur agar Rohan ke baare mein soochu toh yeh uske liye bhi sahi hai. Rohan ko family main poori nahi kar sakti. Uski family toh waha hai. Uske Sid ke saath uske Nana Nani ke saath. Jo kuch hua kya woh accept kar payenga mujhe. Aur phir iss sab mein Sid butt ke reh jaata. Usse wapis sab kuch adha adhora milta jaise usse hamesha mila. Aaj uski khushi mujhse zyaada Rohan mein dekhi hai. Agar main raho toh Rohan ke pyaar bhi butt jaata jispar sirf Sid ka haq hona chahiye. Main usme hisdaar nahi banna chahati. Woh sahi nahi hoga. Kisi ke liye bhi nahi.'

Riddhima was resounding the same thoughts as Sid had done. She was in much awe how well they understood each other. Her pride in their life story was increasing yet leaving a craving for a happy ending to it. It was forcing her to keep trying. She wanted to question Riddhima. Just as Juhi started there was sharp knock on Riddhima door and Juhi pulled the reins on her question. Riddhima straighten up and beaconked the visitor in.

'Yes Dr Harsh What can I do for you?' asked Riddhima flashing a wide smile.

'Maam we were wondering if you would be interested assisting in a surgery ..it's a very simple one .. But this is the only one right now ..sorry...'

Riddhima smiled at the nervousness of the doctor who seemed so hesitant thinking it would be condescending to offer such a simple procedure. 'Yes of course. It been a long time since I even observe leave alone assist in one. So I think you can start with me just observing and I am fine with that too.'

'No No we would be highly privileged to have you assisting today itself. Here are the case papers.' said the doctor placing the file on the table..

'Well then I am on. I will report there in 15 mins.' Riddhima said walking towards her desk. After placing her belongings in the drawer her hand automatically open the last drawer to pull the most precious object in her life out. She lovingly looked at it for a moment.

Juhi not wanting to leave it unfinished threw the question on Riddhima's face as soon as the doctor made an exit.

'Kya tum Sid se saach mein pyaar karti ho?'

Riddhima realised what Juhi was trying. She was least offended at Juhi's stubbornness. It was only out of Juhi love for her and also Sid.

Riddhima looked up finally pulling out that object from her drawer to lovingly place it on the table right next to her desktop. She fondly ran her fingers delicately over it and a warm peaceful smile spread played on her lips. Juhi immediately recognized the frame. It was the same which always lay hidden away from the world. Riddhima had answered her question without even uttering a word. Actions always speak louder than words. Yes she did love him and was declaring it with her gesture. She was giving the ultimate proof of her love for Sid. But how could they could survive like this, manage what they were planning to do if they loved each other so much?

She had to know where they derived the strength from. She was secretly hoping that the realization of the consequences may just force Riddhima to reconsider. 'Tum Sid se itna pyaar karti ho toh kya tum usse miss nahi karoogi?'

Riddhima took the file and walked up to Juhi and smiled again at Juhi's confused look.

She needed to make Juhi understand to put Juhi's mind at rest. How was she going to make Juhi understand because their relation never could be put into words. But she owed her an answer. Drawing in sharp breath she asked 'Juhi kya tum Rishab ko miss karti ho?'

Juhi did not ever need to think twice on this. She immediately nodded negatively. Though he was no more in her life yet she could always feel his presence in her life. 'Woh hamesha mere saath hai Riddhima aur hamesha rahega.' He was that beautiful memory which would always hold a special place in her life. Riddhima simply smiled and lightly caressed Juhi's cheek affectionately seeing the love Juhi still had for her late husband.

That smile answered Juhi's question bringing tears to her eyes as she felt the love that these two star crossed lovers had for each other, the bond they shared which needed no physical presence cause it was felt by their hearts, breathed in their souls.

Riddhima gently wiped the tear which streamed down Juhi's cheek threatening to stain it. Flashing a warm reassuring smile she turned and left leaving mesmerized Juhi behind.

She already felt different. She walked with her head held up high. She felt proud. Proud of Sid, proud of herself, proud of their relationship. She felt contented. She felt at peace. Unknowingly her hand went into her lab coat pocket. Her fingers felt a cold metal which strangely emitted the warmth that her life missed. She drew it out to see and looked on fondly at it. A gift of someone special given by someone special.

'RIDDHU' his heart called as his eyes fell on Riddhima who staring at him. This had been what her heart had been wanting, what it had been begging to hear. It felt as if he blown life into lifeless body. Her erratic heartbeat steadied as her eyes caught his and locked into an inexplicable gaze. She didn't blink, neither could he. They just coudn't tear away from it. They forgot where they stood, everything blurred out and it felt as if time had stopped. Everything was frozen.

Riddhima struggled with words trying hard not to cry when she already felt the lump on her throat blocking it. His reassuring blink was adequate. She gulped back her sob, stopped struggling with words and let heart take control as he had let his.

All they could hear were each other's heart beats. Not a word was exchanged yet much was said. Heart to heart, soul to soul.

Sid's knowing melancholic smile acknowledged the sacrifice that Riddhima had made for him.

He would feel guilty if she affirmed it. 'Rohan ke liye.' her heart tried to resound as earnestly as possible.

He smiled again. He knew why she had done that. He knew she did not want Rohan to share his love with anyone especially not her. 'Sirf mere liye na?'

She lowered her eyes acknowledging knowing he could read even her silence; read her like an open book.

He watched the big pearls stream down her already tear stained cheeks. He couldn't take his eyes off her big wet eyelashes which refused to lift themselves.

He never knew tears were so beautiful. His eyes hovered on her face, beautiful and innocent face which had always loved to be beaming with joy but had pain of impeding separation. His felt his heart skip a beat as he saw her bite the lower lip to control the pain she must be feeling. He never knew tears are so breathtaking, tears meant for him, tears evoked by him, tears of the lady who cared for him, tears of the lady who loved him.

This feeling was of complete bliss and she made him aware of that. He never knew how the power of these drops of salty water had. It had the power to make him feel happy and regret at the same time. He watched her silent cry, her trembling lips, her lowered puffy eyes and her little red nose. Everything told him only one thing she belonged to him and only him.

He wanted to gather her in his arms, ease her pain and let her ease his. But he respected her way too much to disapprove of her decision, her mission. He would stand by all of it. Even if it meant standing away from her separated by seven oceans. He would do it and do it with a smile. He would be strong because she could not handle him falling weak.

He was required to walk away but how could he without seeing her at peace. Seeing her smile again.

The thought was dreadful. He felt himself falling weak. He could never see tears in her eyes. Even if they were for him.

Riddhima opened her eyes and saw him collect her tears in his handkerchief yet again. She looked up in awe. He withdrew his handkerchief, lovingly folding it to place it in his shirt pocket right next to his heart. A warm smile flashed lighting up face. Her eyes gleamed of joy.

He brought his hand up to his face and signaled a smiley as he flashed a huge grin making her break in a smile herself.

He wanted her to keep smiling just like that. He never liked her sad face. 'Maine kaha tha na ... Kabhi udhas mat hona ... Suit nahi karta ... Hamesha smile karti rehna ...'

She nodded giving her affirmations to his command flashing her bright smile again.

The moment to leave was drawing close. He pulled out a gift which he had thought for her. He had been just safe keeper for it. It was now going to go to its true owner who needed it the most. It would remind her that she was loved and was never alone. It would give her the strength to carry on when hope would dwindle. It would remind her of her goal.

Unconsciously her hand came up to receive. His gift to her, gladly accepting it. It was not a token but a memory. Memory of her sister. He was giving her hope once again. Giving her a goal which she would accomplish. She wanted to make Him proud. Proud by rediscovering the girl he loved; Riddhima Gupta.

They acknowledged each other, sealing this memory in their heart to cherish forever.

She looked at keys to her Shilpa's house, to her house, a house where her roots were.

Her eyes welled up. She turned back to see Juhi watching her lovingly caress those keys to the doors of her future.

She smiled back at Juhi as her heart lovingly remembered Him and a tear escaped her eye.

'Sid.' her heart resounded. She looked at her reflection in the glass. Wiping away the tear she flashed a smile before walking away.

Destiny never let them stay together. But her heart could testify to all who mocked them not being together.

She looked at the keys and caressed them to feel the warmth which only she could feel. 'Phir bhi saath hai hum!'

Hi All,

Today I shall post the final part of this FF.

But before I do that I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you here for bestowing so much love and affection, for supporting me and gracing my life with your presence.

It has been an exception journey, where I entered to just keep my views on the character of Riddhima and ended up with so many dear friends and sisters.

All of you hold a special place in my heart and life.

Today I would like to thank you for everything and also would like to apologize for having hurt your feelings at any point of time. Please kaha sunna maaf kar dena.

As for the FF, I know many of you will be disappointed and angry with me. For me Sid and Riddhima were the star crossed lovers unlike what some professed.

The meaning of star crossed lovers is a phrase describing a pair of lovers whose relationship is often thwarted by outside forces. The term encompasses other meanings, but originally means the pairing is being "thwarted by a malign star" or that the stars are working against the relationship. The phrase is astrological in origin, stemming from the belief that the positions of the stars ruled over people's fates. Such pairings are often but not always said to be doomed from the start.

It also refers to destiny and the inevitability of the two characters' paths crossing each other. It usually but not always refers to unlucky outcomes. Further, it connotes that the lovers entered into their union without sufficient forethought or preparation; that the lovers may not have had adequate knowledge of each other or that they were not thinking rationally.

You can read in details here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star-crossed

Sid and Riddhima crossed each other's path both were mending their wounded heart and esteem. Their meeting lead to disastrous ends and finally they entered into their union of matrimony without much thought and adequate knowledge of each other.

They tried to construct their lives but were always thwarted with outside forces causing disturbances. They never could really settle down. If that would have happened then life would have been a different story.

During those fateful days when trying to analyze the feelings that Riddhima had for Sid, many said and even I believe that Riddhima's love had surpassed the levels of attraction of a woman to a man. There was divinity in it. For her, Sid was one who could never do wrong. She revered him. Just like one reveres God cause for her he was did the right thing like God.

This was another reason why she could not go back to him. Bolte hai na ki Bhagwaan ko kabhi use kiye huye phool nahi chadhate. Her decision to walk away came from guilt and the need to do penance for her wrong doings. Later she was seen uniting with her lover.

She can never separate herself from Sid who became a part of her. For him, her feelings would remain. Many may not like it but it is on similar lines of Radha who revered and loved Krishna. They were never together but always loved each other. Shilpa I don't know if you remember but we had this lengthy discussion once.

This whole story was constructed on that one dialogue. 'Phir bhi saath hai hum.' The scene can be watched here in this video DMG Dil Mil Gaye 14th September 2010- Siddhima scene 184 SR

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9iUkte0wMw[/YOUTUBE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9iUkte0wMw

Sid he would always love her and Riddhima would always have him in her heart and care for him. The title of this FF thus is 'Phir bhi saath hai hum' which was decided on the very first day of the FF and was to be the last line of this FF.

This concludes the story that I wanted to tell. I know many are dissatisfied. But this is the way I saw Sid and Riddhima.

Three ladies (actually four) were gracious to make banners for this FF.

Firstly Nami .. who made the first one but we did not get enough time to finalize it completely. But now I feel what she made is perfect for the Epilogue Hence will be reserving it till I post it.

Secondly Sehreen (S696_sehreen) I just provided with her with the pics and what wonders she did with it. I am speechless at the talent she possess.

Thirdly Sayo (Bells_10) Harshu persuaded her to make one for me and she gracefully agreed. I do not have words for thanking you enough to take the time to make one at such a short notice and keep editing it because of my mistake of sending you wrong text. You took the time to pick the pictures and such a perfect choice. That too without reading a single word of the FF. You got the essence of it all.

Thank you soo much.

DI I followed through on my word. You please do not read the Epilogue which I plan to post nahi toh jhoote khane padenge aapse.

Sudha see I did not change the ending knowing well I would get enough to open a shoe shop or Harshu having to make my condolence post.

Pragzie your wish was my command. 110 it is.

Nami I tried to put in your request for that scene as much as possible but not fully.

Reshu, Monty, Harshu I hope you liked.

Aditi, I hope I did not disappoint you with this Riddhima.

For the one I disappointed I shall be posting the Epilogue on the same date I started this FF. That is December 27^th. I hope my Epilogue will heal a little of the wounds.

Before I conclude I would once again take the opportunity to thank Monty to motivating me to start writing, Shruti and Sudha giving the nod for the idea of a story with a non conventional end. Though Shruti has not read a word of this FF but I hope you are at least reading this.

Neet and Farah DI you have been such darlings to translate critical updates so all could read it.

Lennie, Farrah DI, Harshu, Sudha to keep motivating me in my lull days. Approving, suggesting correcting my work.

Lennie, Alisha and Kavitha thank you for throwing light the most important factor - Did Riddhima ever feel anything for Sid? If you three would not have cleared my mind of those doubts then this would not have been possible.

And Pragzie my sweetest little intelligent sis who never ever gave up on me and helped me in every way. Every time I would pester her with my rough updates which she so painstakingly read edited suggested corrected not expecting anything in return. Infact reprimanded me for giving her credit. She pushed me to continue to this point. Pragzie you were guiding light in all this.

And all who gave such lovely feedback comments which kept encouraging me.

A bug hug to all. 🤗

And last but not the least Shilpa I want to thank you cause our extensive discussion during those dreaded days lay the foundations for this story. You were so sweet to give in to my demands of reading this FF. Your feedback and guidance is something I cherish and have tried to implement as much as possible. I hope you find the inclusion of more hindi makes this FF more appropriate and up to mark.

With this I leave you to read the final part of this FF 'Phir bhi saath hai hum.'