Hamaari Prem Kahaani...#4 - Page 31

HANDA'S REACTION

[MOHINDER'S POV]

"Daarj hum bekaar hi yahaan aaye, just to see these good for nothing people getting awards and now these Khurana's will put up an act of being felicitated but I am sure Maan must have bribed or blackmailed them for this honour. Itni bhi koi bada teer (acheivement) nahi maara hain uss kal ke chokre ne, bilkul Rajiv pe gaya hain koi kaam toh karta nahi bas dikhava karta rehta hain." Rajinder Veerji scowled.

"Rajinder chup kar! Yeh waqt nahi hain inn sab baaton ke liye." Daarji cut him off.

I clenched my fist, these people were surely the limit. The biggest loosers themselves are questioning others success. Teji held my hand and blinked his eyes like comforting me to keep my calm. Brij seemed lost as if in deep thought and that was very unlike him and worrying me. Before I could react, the compere announced the most prestigious award of the event the felicitation of the Khurana's.

The mere announcement had drained the colours off their faces but the grand entry of The Khurana's snatched the ground beneath their feet, Daarji's face looked as if someone had slapped him tight on his face when Bade Papa entered the hall.

I was awed by his demeanor! The man whom I have always looked upto, his achievements, his experience and guidance have made us all what we are today. I was broken beyond repair when I had gone to see him post his paralysis, it gave me a feeling that I was orphaned all of a sudden because it was his mere presence that had held on to me through my worst times when my own family had betrayed and ruined me, but now I was all alone. But today again I could see the same zeal, fighting spirit and confidence that was once a trait of his identity.

Bade papa walked just with support of his walking cane along with Rajiv and Maan side by side in sync.

It was truly a sight a rare sight to witness!!!!

They walked up to the dais and post all the formalities, another shock braced us when he walked up to the mic while Rajiv and Maan stepped back. His speech demanded attention of every single being present there, his humility, pride and attitude just left everybody awe-struck!

KHANNA'S POV

[AYESHA'S POV]

There was a table reserved for us just near the stage. I was really happy and somewhere thanked Aman's Goodwill which still managed us to be a part of this prestigious event. Dev did accompany me but was least interested in the happenings. I had to act fast and make amends before he goes back to his virtuous acts. Though it was really a boring event but still I had to sit through it so that the following party may turn out fruitful for me.

The last award just left me appalled. Khurana's were being honoured for their achievements was like rubbing salt on my wounds. They were succeeding in all their endeavors while I sat there like a looser and adding to my woes was the return of that man.

The Ranjit Singh Khurana who was responsible for my failure and fall!

He was solely responsible for the failure of my plan in the past, had he not acquired those proofs I would have been ruling the Khurana household and today again he is back from the grave to ruin my present and future.

DADAJI'S SPEECH CONTINUED...

"Khurana parivaar hamesha maanta hain...ke ek sahi jeevan saathi...zindagi ka rookh (direction) mod sakta hain...aur hum sab bahot lucky hain ke hume...ek sahi life partner mila hain...aur hamaari aanewali peedhi (generation) bhi...issi legacy ko aage badhayegi...iska mujhe poora vishwaas hain."

"Today I, Ranjit Singh Khurana...proudly introduce to you...the future of The Khurana legacy...Our eldest Bahu and wife of Mr Maan Singh Khurana...Mrs GEET MAAN SINGH KHURAANA!!!!!"

[This pic is specially created by my very good friend Kavya Kaushi just for GMSK's entry. Hope you all liked it]

[ARJUN'S POV]

The spotlight shifted from Dadaji and Maan-Geet burst into sight (emerge). Maan had successfully managed to reach the back door taking advantage of the dark and he escorted Geet to the dais while Yash and Vicky perfectly timed the blackout and then the spotlight which illumined the Khurana surprise! And blackened the faces of some people who would need this darkness to hide their shameful faces.

Maan and Geet walked hand in hand towards Dadaji. They looked perfect! A made for each other couple! Maan walked with attitude with the love of his life beside him while Geet though appeared calm but I could relate to her hesitancy and nervousness. Maan not once let go of her, his firm hold on her was giving her a much needed comfort and assuarance. Their's was a truly live example of...

A marriage made in heaven and performed on earth!!!!

Maan-Geet stood besides Dadaji and the faint lights in the audience brought in sight the shocked faces. Some aghast with the revelation, some too astounded to react and the rest stood up to applaud the newly weds as Dadaji continued...

"It gives me tremendous pride to introduce my grand daughter in law, Mrs Geet Maan Singh Khurana to all of you here. Geet not only managed to win my otherwise workaholic grandson Maan's heart but also filled our home and our lives with happiness, which were lost somewhere in the past. Her lively spirit, her unconditional and immense love for all, her dedication and strong determination just gave us all a new lease of life. Me standing here and addressing you all is the result of her belief and efforts. Not taking much of your time I would like to conclude my speech by handing over the reigns of Khurana legacy to them."

"Hume vishwaas hain ke Khurana parivaar ka bhavishya sahi haathon mein hain aur Maan-Geet hamaare parivaar ki maan (honour), maryaada (decorum), pratishtha (reputation)aur bhavishya (future) ko sambhaalenge (handle ) aur surakshit (protect) rakhenge!"

Another round of applause echoed through the hall as Dadaji stepped back while the media surrounded the stage to click pictures of the supposed most eligible bachelor and his gorgeous wife!

While the attention of everybody present there was fixed on the stage Yash, Aadi, Vicky and I were busy enjoying the lost, stunned and livid faces of the Handa's and Khanna's. Finally all our efforts and planning realized and How!!!!!

It was truly a sight of a lifetime! When Dadaji announced Geet's name and Maan-Geet made their way to the dais the faces of Handa's and Khanna's were worth watching. If Dadaji's appearance and speech was like a slap on Daarji's face then Geet's entry felt as if somebody had pulled him off his throne and he landed straight on the floor on his face to bite dust.

Rajinder Handa was seething with the humiliation while Brij was burning like a volcano on his defeat. If looks could kill then all the people present here would have turned to ashes instantly. When the audience applauded the newly weds, the three Handa's seemed as if disgraced, insulted and whipped in public.

Oh! How I loved those mortified expressions on their faces!!!!

The exact contrast to disgusting trio was the faces of the rest of the Handa clan who were beaming with happiness, tears of joy and peace glistened in the eyes of helpless and worried parents to see their child safe, secure and happy in her new family. Rajji, Pammi and Taayji too were happy to see Geet all safe and finally free of all her pains. Teji though had adorned his mask sans any emotion but still his eyes gave away.

I looked towards the hiding duo at the farthest corner who appeared scandalized with the revelation. Dev just stared towards the stage horrified and numb, his hatred for Maan and his defeat seeing Geet happily married to Maan, both shone on his face. While Ayesha Khanna just sat there flabbergasted, all her planning, scheming had gone waste and above all Geet's marriage to Maan hit them like ton of bricks.

"Isse kehte hain sau sonhaar ki aur ek lauhaar ki! Mera toh mann kar raha hain ke inn sab ke pass baith ke unke jale par namak chidku...inn sab ka yeh chehra dekhne laayak hain, dil ko sukoon pohuch gaya!" Yash exclaimed.

"Haan Yash bhai zor ka jhatka aur bhi zor se laga!! Woh kya kehte hain chaaron...something?" Vicky too struggled to finish but Aadi completed the phrase for him.

"Chaaron khaane chitt kar dena (defeat)!

"Maine toh soch liya hain ghar jaake big screen pe popcorns ke saath poora footage phir se dekhunga, yeh toh priceless collection hain agar media ko bech diya jaaye toh sab jagah aag lag jaayegi." Yash proclaimed but his idea was indeed giving a thought and I'm sure Maan will love to see the seething and horrified faces of his enemies.

Our conversation was interrupted as the media pounced on Maan with their questions. All the reporters started shooting their questions about their hush hush wedding, why was it not announced earlier, how did they meet etc. Geet seemed very nervous and scared at these sudden advances but Maan calmly addressed the media.

"I would appreciate if you all would calm down and give me a chance to clear all your doubts. First and foremost as you all know I am a private person so we decided to keep the wedding simple, Khurana Constructions has managed to acquire too many prestigious projects in a short span so my entire concentration currently has been on these projects and lastly I wanted this moment to be special and grand when the world meets the love of my life, my wife, Mrs Geet Maan Singh Khurana."

"Sir please do tell us about your wife...Please sir." Reporters shouted in unison and knowing Maan and the volatile situation at hand, Rajiv Uncle decided to handle the media and stepped forward.

"Please maintain silence, all your queries will be answered. Geet is the daughter of our business competitor Mr Mohinder Handa."

There was complete silence in the hall at the shocking revelation of business rivals turned relatives. Not leaving any room for speculation Rajiv Uncle called Mohinder Uncle and Rano Aunty on stage. Teji escorted the confused yet proud parents towards the stage. The media continued with their questions and there was a distinct awkwardness on the stage but this time Mohinder Uncle said in finality putting all the doubts to rest.

"Khurana's aur Handa's rivals hain lekin hamaare baccho ki khushi hamaare liya bahot maayne rakhti hain aur hum personal aur professional life mix nahi karte. Maan jaisa damaad paa kar main bahot khush hoon kyun ki mujhe yakeen hain woh meri Geet ko duniya ki har khushi dega!"

Finally the security intervened and the crowd scattered as all headed towards the adjacent party hall. I guess Handa's and Khanna's need some space and time to vent out their frustrations on each other but ofcourse we will make sure they don't escape as...

'Picture abhi baaki hain...'

HANDA POV

"Aaj iss ladki ne kahin mooh dikhane ke kaabil nahi choda hume. Dushmano ke saath mil gayi. !" Daarji burst out

"Brij sahi tha yeh Maan ke saath uska chakkar college se chal raha tha aur issiliye apne pati ka ghar chodke bhaag gayi." Veerji too didn't leave any chance to accuse my daughter.

"Saari mehfil ke saamne mooh par tamacha maara hain iss ladki ne hume...Handa parivaar ki izzat ko taar taar (rip off) kar diya. Ek baar mere haath lag jaaye toh zinda nahi chodunga." Brij barked and thats it I couldn't pretend anymore no matter what the consequences are this time I will not let anybody ruin my daughters happiness now.

"Brij tu jiski baat kar raha hain na woh iss ghar ki kuch nahi lagti lekin Maan ki biwi aur Khurana khaandaan ki badi bahu hain aur uss tak pohuchna tere bas ki baat nahi. Maan ki baat shayad tum bhool gaye ho toh main yaad dila deta hoon...kutto ke bhaukne se sher pe koi asar nahi hota."

"Mrs Geet Maan Singh Khurana tum logo ki pohuch se bahot bahaar ho gayi hain!"

"Aur ek aur baat agar ab aap log party mein nahi aaye toh sab ko uski wajah samajh mein aa jaayegi meri beti ke khushi mein na sahi apni jhoothi izzat bachaane ke liye chup chap aa jaayiyega." I concluded walking out of the whole with the rest of our family leaving the three seething there.

KHANNA POV

"Dev ruko kahan jaa rahe ho tum?"

"Abhi kuch aur bacha hain, itna tamasha kaafi nahi kya...Issiliye laayi thi mujhe yahaan beizzat karne?"

"Dev don't u dare raise your voice on me, yeh sab tumhaari wajah se hua hain tumhaari ek galti dekho kitni bhaari padi hain hume. Hum ghar jaake baat karenge iss waqt hamaara party mein jaana bahot zaroori hain. Jo ho gaya hain uske baare mein sochne ka kya faayda ab hume apne future ke baare mein sochna hain jiski chaabi (key) yeh party hain." And to my rescue one of our old client walked in and engaged Dev in some talks making their way towards the party.

I dug my fingers in my palm to overcome the burning lava within me. Today the Khurana's had crossed every limit of my patience. Ranjit Singh Khurana's return, his speech was like rubbing salt on my wounds, his each word piercing me and the worst was the final revelation...it felt like someone had poured burning oil over me.

The Khurana's had ruined my plan yet again!

PARTY

[VICKY'S POV]

"Tu itna khush kyun ho raha hain?" Arjun Bhai inquired.

"Khushi ki toh baat hain dushman ke shamiyaane mein earthquake jo aa gaya, mera toh mann kar raha hain mein jhoom ke naachu aur sab ko nachaau Maan ko bhi! Aakhir dushman territory mein usne apne jhande (flag) jo gadh diye." Yash Bhai stated proudly.

"Yeah right! Bro aur dance...dream on!!!!" I taunted him.

"Vicky tu mujhe Yash Singhaniya ko challenge kar raha hain? Fine Maan-Geet ko abhi yahaan dance karwaaunga aur saath saath Handa's aur Khanna's ke jale pe namak bhi chidkunga... aur agar main jeeta toh, tujhe aaj Pari ke saamne kisi aur ladki ke saath dance karna hoga. Manzoor hain?" Yash Bhai proclaimed and I accepted the challenge knowing he will surely loose but to my bad luck he won.

The compere requested all the couples on the dance floor and a special request for the newly wed couple Bro and BB to grace the dance floor. Dadaji prompted Bro to oblige. Though BB was hesitant but Bro managed to persuade her and I lost. Arjun Bhai and Aadi Bhai gave me a 'you are so gone look' before joining the rest on the dance floor with their respective partners.

'Pari was sure gonna kill me today!'

[MAAN'S POV]

I wasn't interested in the dance but Dadaji gestured me to go ahead. I looked towards Geet who was trying hard to hide behind Mom and Dadima, as dancing here in this party that too in presence of her family was next to impossible for her.

She tried to move out the place as the song began but I held her saree pallu halting her steps.

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Jeene laga hoon pehle se zyaada

pehle se zyaada tum pe marne laga hoon

[Please imagine Maan in a black suit]

Main mera dil aur tum ho yahaan

phir kyun ho palke jhukaayein wahaan

I held her hand ever so softly blinking my eyes conveying her to trust me. I escorted her to the dance floor turning her towards me placing her hand on my chest I held her waist and moved to the melody.

tumsa haseen pehle dekha nahi

tum isse pehle the jaane kahaan...jeene laga

music

Rehte ho aake jo tum paas mere

tham jaaye pal yeh waheen

bas main yeh sochhoon

I took the lead and she matched my steps perfectly. She was like molten wax in my hands molding herself at my command. With change in music I turned her around, her back plastered to my chest placing my chin on her shoulder fanning my breath on her face and she shied.

sochoon main tham jaaye pal yeh

paas mere jab ho tum

sochoon main tham jaaye pal yeh

paas mere jab ho tum

She turned around facing me lovingly caressing my face like promising to be together and only this moment matters.We were lost in the moment with the change in music I twirled her around and the smile which adorned her face calmed my soul.

chalti hain saansein pehle se zyaada

pehle se zyaada dil the harne laga hain

music

tanhaaiyon mein dhoondhe mera dil

har pal yeh tujhko hi soche bhala kyun

I stopped twirling her and moved behind her making her sway back and forth holding her one hand up and her another hand resting on her waist in my firm grip

tanhaai mein dhoondhe tujhe dil

har pal tujhko soche

tanhaai mein dhoondhe tujhe dil

har pal tujhko soche

Holding her hand that rested on her waist we stood with open arms like welcoming the feeling of love and togetherness in our lives together. Turning her around to face me as I twirled her in circular motions and finally the song ended with her in my arms. A loud applause made us realized that it were only the two us who were left on the dance floor while the others watching us dance.

milne lage dil pehle se zyaada

pehle se zyaada ishq hone laga hain

[AADI POV]

Seeing Maan and Geet burn the dance floor together was like a priceless sight! But some hearts were burning with malice, anger, jealousy and shame. But who cares! I looked around to see Yash moving towards Brij, Arjun had settled himself at the bar near the heavily drunk Dev and Vicky running here and there looking out for Pari. Yash had actually trapped poor Vicky badly.

[BRIJ'S POV]

'Geet aur Khurana's ko baad mein dekh loonga iss waqt woh kaam kar loon jiske liye main yahan aaya tha, bas ek baar woh Rhea Mehra mujhe akeli mil jaaye phir usse uski aukaad dikha doonga.'

"Kya planning chal rahi hain Brij? Chaukne ki koi zaroorat nahi teri rag rag (inside out) se waakif (know) hoon main." Yash just barged here of nowhere but right now I had to play safe and not create a scene.

"Tu apne kaam se kaam rakh meri fikar karne ki koi zaroorat nahi aur haan yeh mat samajhna ke tum log jeet gaye. Mere vaar ka intezaar karna."

"Ofcourse hume intezaar rahega Brij tere so called vaar ka pehle hamaare vaar se toh ubhar (recover) jaa."

Before I could give Yash a fitted reply my phone buzzed with the message I was waiting for and I just ignored Yash and moved away leaving him confused.

[ARJUN'S POV]

"Kaisa lag raha hain Dev? Apni aankhon ke saamne apna tamasha banta dekh ke!" He didn't answer me just gulped his drink.

"Tumhaari saari planning hum ne ek jhatke mein barbaad kar di. Maan se badla lene ke liye Geet ka istamaal kiya tha na, ek ladki ka sahara leke vaar kaayar (cowards) karte hain aur saamne se bahadur. Agli baar saamne se vaar karna! Now you can continue, kyun ke ab yeh sharaab hi toh hain tumhaare saath baaki toh sab gayab ho gaye...Tch tch tch!"

He still didn't react or answer me but as I walked away I heard the glass breaking and saw he had crushed it in his hand.

Hope its a lesson learnt!

[AYESHA'S POV]

"Dekha tumne Pari jab sab apni biwi aur apni girlfriends ke saath dance kar rahe the toh sirf Vicky kisi aur ladki ke saath dance kar raha tha. Tum samajhti kyun nahi woh log tumhaare zariye Khanna Cements ko takeover karna chahte hain."

"Mom please mujhe iss waqt koi baat nahi karni...just leave me alone." Pari just walked away but I mentally patted myself as I had sown the seed of doubt in her now its just a matter of time when it bears fruit. I looked up to see Vicky walking towards me I had to stop him from meeting Pari so as to widen the cracks between them.

"Vicky yeh mat samajhna ke tum log jeet gaye. Apne Bhai se kehna ke mera jawaab abhi baaki hain."

"Accha...toh main hi bata deta doon aap ka agla vaar kya hoga. Pari ke emotions ka faayda uthake usse hamaare khilaaf bhadkaana, hain na. Aap ko bilkul sharam nahi aati hain na apni hi beti ki zindagi barbaad karte hue?"

"Oh! tumhe pata chal gaya...anyways like I care! Jeet ne ke liye main kuch bhi kar sakti hoon kis rishtey ka ko kaise istamaal (use) karna hain mujhe acchi tarah se aata hain, aur tum dekhna Pari bhi..."

"Pari bhi kya Mom?...Aap ko kya laga main aap ki baaton mein aa gayi? NEVER...main toh sirf apne family ko takleef mein nahi dekh sakti thi lekin yeh mat samajhna ke main kabhi Vicky ya Maan Veerji ke khilaaf jaaungi apne aap se zyaada bharosa mujhe unpe hain...Aap toh kya Bhagwaan bhi usse nahi badal sakta!"

"Aaj ke baad mujhse milne ki koshish bhi mat karnaMom. Aap ke paise waqt par pohuch jaayenge." Pari said in finality and moved away.

It was not Pari but my golden chance to get back to Khurana's walking away. Angered I burst out on Vicky who stood there smiling.

"Plan bahot accha tha aap ka, par afsos galat jagah waste kar diya. Bro aap ki rag rag se waakif hain issliye kuch alag sochiye. Mujhe Pari ko aap ka asli chehra dikhana tha jo maine dikha diya.Baat khatam."

"Yeh khel tum logon ko bahot mehenga padega Vicky."

"Khel kahan hain Mrs Khanna? Its war now! Aur iss baar aap ko koi rihaayat (mercy) nahi. Thats a promise!"

[MAAN'S POV]

The presence of President of the Business Association, Mr Sehgal forced Daarji and Rajinder Handa to congratulate Dadaji though it was quite evident that it was no less than a slap on their otherwise red shame laden face. Mr Sehgal excused himself and not letting the opportunity slip off his hands Dadaji finally spoke.

"Haath mein rakha koi cheen sakta hain Sukhdev lekin kismat ka likha koi nahi badal sakta!" He stated looking towards Geet.

"Hamaara hi sikka khota nikla." Daarji sighed angrily.

"Sikka toh khara hi tha...bas khote logo ke haath lag gaya tha...lekin uski khush kismati (good luck) thi ke woh apni...sahi jagah pohuch hi gaya." Dadaji asserted proudly while there was layer of fear settled on their faces..

"Kya hua darr lag raha hain...lagna bhi chahiye...ek sach ne mujhe tod diya tha...lekin aaj waise se hi ek sach ne mujhe phir se jeene ki wajah de di...maine apni kamzori ko aaj apni taaqat bana diya hain...aur ab peechla har hisaab karne ka waqt aa gaya hain."

"Tu mujhe dhamki de raha hain?"

"Dhamki woh dete hain jo kuch karne ki himmat nahi rakhte, main toh tumhe aaj chaati (chest) thok ke baata raha hoon ke tere saath, tere pote Brij ke saath, tere so called damaad Dev ke saath jo kuch bhi hua na, woh sab humne kiya hain. Peeth (back)par vaar karna hamaari fitrat (trait) nahi khulli chunauti (open challenge) de raha hoon tujhe bacha sakta hain toh bacha le apni Lanka, kyun ke usme aag toh lag gayi hain bas khaakh (dust) hone ki der hain."

"Aaghaaz tune kiya tha anjaam hum denge!"

A sudden commotion halted the party when the security of the hotel barged in the hall searching someone and then there was an announcement end the party due to some unforeseen events.

The party ended.

OUR MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

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