FF- Katra Katra- Part 25-141, Pt 26-145, Pt 27-148 - Page 112

THANKS TO EVERYONE ESPECIALLY

@ Dish: Thanks to you too..

@Purvi: Jaadu ki jhappi tere liye bhi..happy anniversary re..take your time..no rush!

@ Gaayu: Yep..while Khanak has no conspicuous effect on Madz..madz does on Khanak..

@ Ag: Thank you re

@ Ramani: Thanks re..your comments really make me happy..

@Shal: Thank you jee..hope you enjoy the next few updates too..

@ Roopa: thanks to you too

@ IF Rida: thank you so much..I think everytime they move a step ahead..Shaan shows his approval

@ Varsha: I don't think it is so much the name..it is more of what Khanak at that point says..or does..everytime in his head..they have moved a bit ..he seems overwhelmed..

@ Lana: Hmm..no Khanak does not know that yet..she is not the one who pays so much attention..she realizes his kisses..she likes being kissed by him..but extraneous factors are slowly clouding her too..it is a BIG deal for Khanak to come home and not be greeted in a proper fashion..remember this was the woman who changed s to sh and brough hima kurta when she heard he was taking her home..yes, for that minute she was happy that something was done despite it being from the help and for that minute she was happy that Shaan showed her his room..with a pre announcement that he had been waiting to do it..she is happy in that moment..she lives it..and for that matter so does he..he thinks he has corrected his mistake by taking her to Phalke Daadi's house..whether Khanak thinks the same too is yet to be seen..

@ Souma: I shall wait..take your time..hope your preps for Gmat and the rest are going well..

@ mystory: thank you re

@ Naveen: thanks re,,ab jaake padhai kar..

@ Neha: ditto to what I replied to Lana then..

@ Dj: yes..he does want her undivided attention..but you forget, she hints at them staying in his house..whereas he has not even thought about it..and Madz behavior does not help either

@ Chris: here..you go agla part..

@ Jyothi: Yes,,there shall be lot of push and pull ..thanks re for your comments

@ Candy: Payal, dupatta..ab Khanak ki baari ..hai na??

@ Purvi: Thanks dear

@ Shriya: thanks so much for the compliment re

@ ramani: thanks re..please see my comments to Lana and DJ above..and as for Khanak and Mad..Khanak always shall rise to the occasion..always..but she shall go through normal emotions before that..Shaan just after the kiss has portrayed o interest in staying in the house..this is not her turf..she is not best dressed..she realizes she at least at the moment does not fit in..she is hurt..

@ Priya cool: SPOT ON!! With my characters you are..do let me know if there is something you don't like..thanks re

@ Annie: THANKS SO MUCH for your comments..SHAAN from Katra versus Shaan from the SHOW..frankly they are eons apart..unfortunately, IMHO the show has never explored or even attempted to show Shaan 'responsible'..when I mean 'show'..I don't mean a string of dialogues exchanged which lead to nothing..and the Khanak who once told her husband that independent men who many not earn too much..but have a steady job are her type..has all but disappeared from the show..her hindi which used to be an asset is now a liability..in Katra..Khanak is extremely self reliant in addition to all that you have said..she can live without Shaan..but hopefully the story shall reveal that she does not want to..THANK you so much for your comments..please come by more often..As for the friends..yep, if you look around..this forum is full of intelligent women..who I am sure have intelligent with the right blend of humor conversations with friends..again a huge departure from the show..so called youth flavor frankly leaves much to be desired..I do hope Katra and many FFs in the forum fill that void which we were hoping for in the show..the same show that was once upon a time intelligent, smart and beautiful..THANK YOU AGAIN..

@ Shalini: THANKS so much..please do come by..I usually update at least once a day..

@ Jess: CAN I JUST SAY I WANT TO HUG YOU TIGHT.. tujha comments mala kiti anand dete mahit aahe ka tula??..mee karach sangte..kahee taree aahe ga.. tu jashi liwtes..manna la ekatra sukoon ..hugs ga tula..cannot belive you caught up and commented so beautifully..thanks ga..such an inspiration for me..

@Soni4eva: thanks re

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PART 26

Saturday 5pm..Neptune 1 Apts elevator

The elevator is moving down quite slowly..It has opened a few times..and people start filling in..the 17^th floor Patel uncle, Sitapathy family of four from 15^th floor, Naveen Raheja from the 12^th floor with his skateboard and I-pod, 5 year old Nikhil with his ayah Mrs Briganza from the 10^th floor..most recognize Shaan..Khanak who has been separated from him in the closed space..is stuck to the other far corner..and smiles only when acknowledged..which is so far done by a few of them..Shaan is on the other far end and cannot see his wife at all..he waits..for the elevator to reach the garage.. the looks she gets from the rest is mixed with inquisitiveness and some sort of inexplicability that she cannot understand..she folds her arms and stands.. she cannot see her husband at all..the young chap with his skateboard and I-pod is tall..and Mrs Briganza is a healthy lady..she waits.. for the ordeal to get over..

An ordeal it promises to be..since suddenly the lights inside go off and the elevator stops with a loud THUD..some screams..and some conversations in the dark..

Mrs. Briganza: Nikhil beta, don't cry..its okay..

Nikhil: (sobs): pick me up!

Some rustling..

Naveen: F!@#$%

Mrs. Sitapathy: Watch your language..there are children in the lift..

Naveen: Oh!..okay..

Mr. Patel: Arrey, I need to meet a supplier in half an hour..

Mr. Sitapathy: don't worry, Patel saab..kuch nahin..abhi generator watchman will put on and it will be fine..

Mrs. Sitapathy: One of the most expensive buildings in Pali..and this is what we get..

Mr. Patel: Arrey Shaan beta..the phone is right there..zara call karo..

Some more rustling..

Shaan: Hello?..chowkidar..kaun?..oh!..suno lift mein electricity band hai..kya?? arrey..yahan pe bache stuck hai..kitna time lagega?

His antsiness is sensed by the two younger kids in the elevator who start crying..

Mrs. Sitapathy: Aiyoo..calm down..I have lollipops..shall give them to you..Ram, it is going to get claustrophobic in here..

Children are sucking lollipops loudly..women are fanning themselves sighing..

Mr. Patel: chowkidar ne kya kahan..

Shaan: thoda time mei..

Mr. Patel: Main call karta hoon..Hello!! arrey suraj..mummy che..bulau tane..hello..Kokee..and continues in gujrati..

Shaan wonders about his wife..he is about to shout out ..when..

Mrs. Briganza: thank you so much, beta..mere haath dukh rahe the..bada bhi ho gaya hai na..boys are always bone heavy..

Khanak: Its okay..(softly): what flavor is your lolippop?

Shaan relaxes a bit..

Mrs. Sitapathy: Which floor do you live?

Khanak: I don't live here..

Mr. Patel: Meri wife ne phone kiya hai society president ko..

Suddenly lights come on..and the lift moves..

Mrs. Sitapathy: Thank god!..Now throw your lolipopps and Naveen ..your skateboard has been hitting my knee throughout..

Naveen: Oops..

Mr. Patel: Kokee tho genius hai..kabhi zor se nahi bolta hoon..okay Shaan baba..daddy ko Hello kehna haan?

The elevator pings at L..Mrs. Briganza takes the boy from Khanak and gets off..waving a bye..Naveen gets off with his skateboard, his I-pod and a 'jesus'..Mrs. Briganza chides him..Mr. Patel gets off wanting to give a sounding to the chowkidar..

The elevator pings at G..Sitapathy family and Shaan followed by Khanak gets off..

Mrs. Sitapathy: Bye..

Khanak: (waves); Bye..

Can hear telugu spoken..

Mr. Sitapathy: Pelaw aa (his wife??)??

Mrs. Sitapathy: Teleedoo..(don't know)..

Saturday 6pm..Parking Garage, Neptune 1 Apartments, Pali Hill, Bandra

Khanak follows Shaan..into the vast expansive parking lot..there is a far spot where only bikes are parked..she follows him..they are both awfully quiet..he reaches the bike..and fetches his keys from the Jansport..starts to unlock it..when a bike is coming towards them accompanied with lots of yelling and laughter..

She looks up and has a small smile..a couple that seem to be having some fun she thinks..the guy's face is hidden..inside the helmet..he is swerving and the girl sitting behind him..in jeans and a tank top also wearing a helmet..is hitting him..and yelling..he is laughing..

The bike comes in closer.. near Shaan removing his..there is some silence..the girl gets off..seems to be looking at Khanak..she removes her helmet..and she ruffles her pixie haircut to reveal a cute face..and she stares at Shaan..and says HI..

Shaan: (looks up): Hi Tina..

Tina: coming in or going out?

Shaan: leaving actually..(in his head he has figured out who the guy behind the helmet is..has a small smile when the guy starts to remove his helmet)

Amit: Hi..Khanak..Hey..Shaan

Khanak: (can't hide her surprise in her eyes): Hi..Amit..

Shaan: Here for St. Annes I guess..

Tina: Yep! (stares at Khanak, just her hand out): HI..I am Tina..

Khanak: (smiles..firm handshake): HI, Tina..I am Khanak!

Amit: Hi I am Amit..(winks at Khanak)

Khanak: Hi Amit..(smiles)

Tina: You guys should stay..

Shaan: (irritated): Actually we need to meet some friends in Poona..like a few hours ago..we are late already..

Shaan takes the extra helmet and puts it on Khanak's head..they keep looking at each other while he belts her..she wants to do it herself..their fingers touch..she looks down..he looks at her fingers..the deed is done..they look at each other..

Shaan: Chalein?

Khanak: Jee..

Shaan gets on the bike..Khanak daintily behind him..holds her seat..the bike jerks a bit..her hand on his shoulder..

Shaan: Bye guys..

Khanak: (waves): bye..

A couple leave..a couple watch them..

Tina: He is so protective of her..

Amit: believe me..she does not need it..

Tina: Maybe!..But he wants to..!!

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Amit: believe me..she does not need it..

Tina: Maybe!..But he wants to..!!"

should appreciate tina she knows shaan..and wat he feels abt khanak..