#3 ISHQ JHAGRA MANZIL (ch20-32) - Page 73

recap: rey's bday celebration- masi kria temple scene

Masi & Kria walked back to home.

At home

At home everybody was hell worried for Kria and Masi ,all were praising that 3rd world war shouldn't have emerged between Kria and Masi ..on the other hand ..

Kria was happy that everything is fine now, they aren't even fooling Rey's Masi now.. & she's been happily accepted.

& Masi was happy as she genuinely liked Kria, she not only impressed her, but actually won her heart with her maturity..

As they stepped in home, they could easily sense the tension in atmosphere.. All were present in living room & were looking at them with fearful questioning eyes, as if they will be answered just by mere staring.

Rey's condition was worse, Masi noticed him.

He wasn't getting married just because of a will, his eyes spoke volumes of unnamed feelings for Kria, Maybe he didn't realize that, but his expression could clearly tell that he was too scared to lose her..

She bit back a chuckle & proceeded forward to ease those curious faces..

"Kuch kehna chahte ho tum sab??"

"vo .. aap.. mandir ho aayi?" Rey asked instantly.

"han.. Kyun.. tumhe bhi chalna tha?" Masi shot back.

"N..n... nahi.. bas aise hi pucha" Rey stammered, not knowing what to ask next & glancing at Kria..

"I know, tum kya janana chahte ho" Masi said with a straight face.

"huh.. main??"

"Han tum!! Tumhe kya lagta hai? Tum kisi bhi ladki ko le aaoge aur main use approve kar dungi tumhare liye.." Masi asked faking anger.

Silence prevailed. Tension doubled up..

Sharon rushed to Kria & held her hand protectively..

Kria smiled at her care, & glanced over Rey, he looked hurt..

She knew Masi is joking but his tensed face is very painful to look at..

Masi burst out laughing on those poor souls..

Swayam & Vicky looked at each other, They got confused as she never behaves like this, moreover they were in the middle of a serious discussion..

She stopped laughing & smiled at Rey..

"Agar kisi aur ko lekar aaoge toh vaise hi reject kar dungi Coz maine Kria ko approve kar diya hai"

His eyes gleamed with surprise & happiness..

He looked at Kria to confirm that what he heard is right or not..

She smiled & everyone squealed in joy,, happiness all over the place..

Masi kissed on Rey's forehead n said- "I'm proud of your choice, she's the best,, never let her go.."

"never" Rey replied smiling.

Masi rushed to her room leaving the youngsters in their privacy..

Sharon hugged Kria tightly..

& swayam-vicky gave a bone-crashing hug to Rey..

********

Masi was sitting in her room, smiling at a photo frame having 2 gals in it..

"Kria is a very nice gal, your son's choice is quite good..

Hope they stay together always... They'll make a perfect couple" she sighed & kept the photo frame in her suitcase,, while packing her clothes..

Neha casually came in her room & froze at the sight.

"Masi... aap.."

Masi smiled & caressed her hairs lovingly & said- "Yahan Mera kaam ho gya, ab mujhe jana hoga na... apna dhyan rakhna , Don't worry, kal subah ja rhi hun, aaj nhi"

& she left for other works, not letting Neha to stop her.

Neha rushed out & headed straight to Rey's room..Kria saw her tensed & she too moved inside..

Neha told Rey about Masi..

Kria was more shocked then Rey.. Now, she knew the real Masi, she didn't want to let her go away this soon..

She slowly sat on a nearby couch as she couldn't stand any longer due to grief.. Rey noticed it & send Neha back to her room saying he'll take care..

Rey took a seat next to her, noticing her sadness..

"Kria" Rey hissed.

"Rey, ghar pe kisi bade ka hona bahot zaruri hai , bado ke bagair ghar ghar nahi lagta !!Masi kyun ja rahi hai??" Kria asked,, sadness clear in her voice.

"coz woh yahan hamesha nahi rah sakti" he tried to joke.

She glared at him.

He shut up & tried to explain- "Kria.. Masi yahan tumse milne aayi thi, tumhara test lene,, aur ye kaam ho gya hai, to vo vaapas ja rhi hai.."

"itni jaldi?"

"ya unhone jo decide kar liya toh vo kisi ki nhi sunti,Meri bhi nhi.. " Rey stated..

Still, she wasn't convinced..

"Kria, unki apni bhi life hai..She can't stay away from her family for so long ..See.. Life goes on.." he reasoned.

She smiled a little, understanding the meaning of life & thanked him for concern..

He smiled back..

After comforting Kria, Rey rushed to Masi's room.

He too didn't want her to leave, she was always there for him, when he lost her mom..

"May I come-in??"

Masi turned to look & found Rey at door with a sad face..

"U don't need to be formal with your Masi" Masi stated getting back to her work..

"Aap bhi toh mujhe chod kar ja rhi hain, Main hun hi kaun aakhir" Rey complained.

"emotional blackmail,, ye acting kahan se seekhi??" Masi teased him..

"its not funny" Rey whined.

She sighed. Its always difficult to handle the emotional side of Rey.

She cupped his face & said-"Rey, I'm always there for u, But, your life is taking new turns now, you have got your soulmate..U have to share your life with Kria now..Start it from now on.. ohk?"

He smiled a little & nodded, but got more sad as he realized his selfishness..

"Masi.. woh.. kuch batana tha aapko"

"bolo" she said casually..

"Vo actually,, Kria aura main.. woh hum.. woh'..wedding.." Rey stammered, still not getting courage to speak..

"Will??" Masi asked gently, as she realized what he is trying to say..

He looked at her in shock, trying to see- how come she knows everything..

"Mujhe sab pata hai,Tum dono ye wedding sirf property ke liye kar rahe ho..Mujhe Pehle se hi pata tha, aur ab to Kria ni vi sab bata dia hai.."

Rey's eyes widened with shock. What made Kria say all that to her. Maybe she too was suffering from guilt. Anyways she relieved his tension at least..

"Tum dono ne toh apne benefit ke liye ye tareeka socha,But maine Kria ko isliye approve kiya coz tumhe usse better ladki nhi mil sakti'"

Rey looked at her with questioning eyes..

"I really think- both of u will make a great couple ..Never let her go & I know- u won't" Masi stated.

Rey smiled, rather blushed' hugged her & mumbled "thanks.."

She smiled, reciprocated the hug & patted his hairs lovingly..

Soon, Everybody got to know about Masi's departure..No matter what they witnessed throughout her stay, they knew her motive & her real caring side?? They too didn't want her to leave, but they were helpless..

*Next day*

Masi dragged her luggage out of room alone as she didn't want to disturb anyone,, & that too in early morning..To her utter shock, she saw all of them present there, busy in doing their works.. Even Rey, even Sharon..

'What made even these lazy souls up so early & work' ' she chuckled silently at her thought & paused there to figure out what's going on..

Kria & martin rushed out of kitchen to set the table for breakfast. Whereas Neha, Rey & Sharon were decorating something.. & swayam-vicky were sitting far away, but seemed to be packing something'

Masi smiled as she realized its for her little farewell'She proceeded forward & cleared her throat to seek attention..Everybody looked in her direction & tried to hide their experiments.. She smiled at their cuteness..

"Aap sab itne jaldi kaise uth gaye??Kahin jana hai?"

"hum nahi, aap ja rahe ho Humse mile bina aapko kaise jane dete" Neha pouted..

"And jate jate aapke sath breakfast ka chance kaise miss karte" Vicky smiled sheepishly..

Masi chuckled at her 'Bhukhhad' nephew..

She took her seat in dining table, & noticed- every dish was of her choice..She started eating & felt the taste of love n care.. she smiled at Kria, knowing she only made this..

After breakfast, Sharon & Neha gave her the greeting card they made for her.. the handmade card made her feel more important..& swicky handed over the gift they were working on..She took them in a gentle hug one by one'. Controlling her tears..

At the time of leaving, she hugged Rey & whispered- 'take care of Kria'

Rey glanced at Kria & asked slowly- "now, she's more important than me??"

She slapped him very gently & whispered- 'yes'

Rey smiled & looked at Kria' confusing her with his numerous expressions..

At last Masi hugged Kria tightly, yet gently, she knew Kria is very sad on her departure.. & whispered - "I'm so happy Rey chose you, take care of him & do remember what I said"

Kria smiled & nodded.

Masi took Kria's hand & placed it in Rey's hand' surprising everybody.. Smiled gloomily & rushed out of house followed by Vicky to drop her at airport'

After Masi's departure, everyone dispersed to their daily routine...Swayam was about to go for office, but Sharon interrupted him..

"Swayam, main office thoda late aaungi, mujhe kuch kaam hai" Sharon said

"then, kaam khatam kar lo, I'll wait for u"

"nahi,, kahin bahar jana hai . . . I'll be late, tum jao"

she tried to cover up..

Swayam find it odd but he was curious to know about her important work..

"ah ok.. Then I'll drop u"

"NO" she shot back instantly..

He was shocked with her behavior..

Sharon meekly smiled - "Arre, U go to office, kitna kaam hai..I'll be there soon, anyways, I'm getting late...Bbye"

she rushed to her room instantly, not letting him to reply...

He thought that she may need some free time . . . For shopping & all..She couldn't go for one during Masi's stay..He smiled & moved out for office..

He decided to meet a client in a mall.. After half an hour, he was done.. He paced his car back on highway,, but minutes later he was stuck in a usual traffic jam & it was not going to clear off soon..

"damn,, wastage of time"

his head fell back on seat irritated & eyes moved sideways to look around the vehicles..

Suddenly, something caught his attention..What he never wanted to see ever or maybe never ever expected...

"Sharon" his heart failed to believe his eyes,, he blinked twice...

But she was still there, in the coffee shop nearby . . . . With Shivam..

Giggling & having fun time...He felt someone stabbed his heart.. His eyes refused to move..

'So this was her important work' he thought..

'that's why, she didn't want me to accompany her' his heart pained..

He saw Shivam taking her right hand in his hands & doesn't seem to be leaving her...

& she looked cool with his gesture...Swayam felt like punching him on face...

Before he could see any further,, car horns disturbed his thoughts...He jerked back instantly...

Traffic was cleared indicating him to move...He pulled the gear roughly & speeded the car faster than its comfort zone...His eyes were burning red with anger..

He didn't knew what disturbed him more-- 'Sharon dating Shivam' or 'Sharon dating someone else'..

At office

He parked his car & rushed to his cabin...Staff was astonished with his looks..Anger was clear on his face, he didn't talked with anyone...& no one even dared to talk with him till he gets back to normal'because if they would had approached him , then they would had got fired themselves from their jobs by Swayam..

Half an hour later, Sharon came to office...

"hii, I'm here" Sharon chirped..

But Swayam was in no mood, his anger doubled up seeing her smile..

Flashes of her with Shivam came in his mind..Still he controlled & said- "bahot kaam hai, jaldi se shuru karo"

It was so typical of Swayam, work whole day..She sighed & get back to her work..

When she was done with a file, she came back to him..She saw him in deep thought..

'mujhe kaam ke liye bol raha hai, aur khud khaali baitha hai' she thought...

"Excuse me sir,shayad aaj aap ka kaam karne ka mood hi nhi hai, but still jo kaam mujhe assign kia hai, usse to review karna hi padega . . . Now" she mocked..

"file rakho aur jao yahan se" he said getting irritated..

"offo swayu, hua kya hai tumhe?Mana ki tum khadoos ho, but aaj toh psycho lag rahe ho" she fumed...

He grabbed her shoulders & shot-

"Tumhe samajh nhi aata, main tumse baat nhi karna chahta?"

her eyes widened- "mujhse gussa?"

he left her & turned other side...

She concluded & laughed - "main tumhe shopping pe nhi le gyi isliye gussa ho?"

he turned in amazement- "shopping?"

"hmmm" she spoke confidently..

"Achha, toh fir kahan hai tumhare shopping bags.."

"woh kuch achha hi nhi laga to coffee peekar aa gyi"

"alone?"

"han baba... Kitne questions puchte ho" she moved her eyes to other side..

Swayam turned angry again- "kyun Shivam ke bare me batate huye sharam aa rhi hai"

Sharon froze on his words & looked up...

"don't think I was following u..But still, tum chahti kya ho?Us din party me itna uncomfortable thi uske samne aur ab, usse date kar rhi ho"

sharon gritted her teeth "thats none of ur business"

Swayam felt hurt, still managed to ask "ya, thats not my business,, but what about Kria?"

she moved her face other side, closed her eyes tightly, bit her lower lip..She knew this was coming,, Kria have more authority on her than herself & what she was doing is betraying her..

She composed herself & shot back- "Kria is my sister,, when I'll feel like telling her, I'll tell"

not accepting his defeat, he shouted - "u r fooling your own sister damn it! Ur own family"

Sharon shouted back: "Mr. Swayam Shekhawat, stop torturing me with this family thing..

I don't want any lecture from a guy, who himself doesn't know about a family"

he stopped in his tracks..

"what do u mean?" his voice choked..

"I've never seen u as a family person..U never talk about your family, never even talk with anyone from your family..Arre tum to Neha se bhi baat nhi karte..Tumhari hi behen hai na?"

"neha mere liye kya hai , yeh tumhe mujhe batane ki zarurat nahi hai.."

"kyun ?? Truth is always bitter, Mr. Shekhawat"

Swayam pulled Sharon and pinned her to the wall..his eyes ragged with anger..he gritted his teeth..

"tum jaanti hi kya ho mere baare mein jo tum aisa keh rahi ho??tum toh khud apni bahen se jhooth bol rahi ho..us behen se jisne tumhe kabhi apni behen samjha hi nahi balki apne bache ki tarah paala"

"meri life mein kya chal raha hai , isme tumhe interfere karne ki zarurat nahi hai.."

"or tumhe apni manmaani karne du??"

"tum hote kaun ho meri life mein interfere karne wale??" Sharon shouted at the top of her voice, but her voice couldn't be heard by anyone as Swayam's and Rey's cabin were soundproof and all the more their cabins were on the top floor of their office where hardly anyone comes until there is some important work..

He grabbed Sharon's hairs and brought her close to his face..they were inches apart..their lips millimeter apart..they could feel each other's breath..Sharon tried to push him but Swayam was way too stronger than her..

"Swayam chide much..u are hurting me"

Sharon cried in pain but Swayam's grip grew stronger..

"main tumhare baare mein sahi tha..tum ek selfish ladki ho..jise apni khushiyo ke alawa kuch aur nahi sujhta"

Swayam said and pushed her away from himself..

"whatever !! Mr. Shekhawat ,main anise hi hu, but tumne toh kabhi neha tak ko apne paas nahi aane diya, in fact tom toh ek ache bhai tak nahi ban paye..shayad isliye tumhare paas aaj tumhare mom n dad nahi hai"

she gave a disgusted look & rushed out of his cabin...

He stood rooted there, earlier he was blaming her for her deeds..

But now he realized- he isn't perfect either..