This is an FF inspired from the episode where Viraat is shown to be hiding his feelings from Viren about Maanvi ...I have taken the story forward and explored VirMan's unique relation. The story will have 7 sections in total. This is my first ever writing so all ur inputs and comments are welcome ..Pardon me for the mistakes...Since I have already finished my story so posting all the sections at one go...
The Real "PARTNER"
Viraat's Room
Viraat was busy crooning new songs; he wanted to leave no stones unturned to make his musical come-back with a bang. So much so, that he has almost starting giving up all his leisure. Latest being not attending Dinner for the 5th consecutive day. His changing behavior has been welcomed by everyone but one (Keep guessing for Now).
At the Dinner table Time (8:00 PM)
Everybody was seated and was waiting for the MAN of the house...Yes DADA ji (he is back after a long time and so is Inder Chachu)
Dada ji as he makes himself to the seat (Looking very tired) say his first sentence: Where is Viraat??
Nobody had an answer ...Well actually they knew but did not have the guts to say the truth. Finally Viren spoke..
Viren: Dada ji ek khush kabri hain ..woh Viraat phir se aapna Singing career bana raha hain and I can promise that this time he will succeed as I can see the dedication in him.
He noticed Dada ji ... The man did not give any reaction (Stone faced). Viren felt his Dada ji is not convinced and continued ..Dada ji ..Viraat ko hamare support ki Jaroorat hain ... I think abhi woh kuch bahut important kar raha hain tabhi dinner attend nai kar paya.
Dada ji...still maintaining his stone face, looked at Viren while putting the Aloo parantha into his mouth for the first time. Everyone quite..they knew this man and how he hated indiscipline and Viraat mastered this skill very well.
One thing that no one noticed during the dinner was ...how he kept looking at Manvi every now and then. Who could??? (As long as Dada ji is there everybody becomes statue). But Manvi ...she is the only other species in the Vadhera House at present who doesn't fall for Dada ji spells. She was the only girl with frequently rolling eye and true to her nature she kept doing during the dinner even. Her eyes were searching for something very dearly of which she could not speak. Off course because of the prevailing atmosphere. She was hopelessly looking at Shlok eating Aloo Parantha with dahi. Jiju having his favourite Pasta, Di having her favourite Rajma Chawal ..Then she looked at her plate...Boiled vegetables, salad and a non tasty soup. She felt like burst out crying. ... But wait was it jus the food she was hating or something else. Well it was her PARTNER ...she is missing who used to accompany her through the awful journey of dinner. But that guy is missing from the scene from last 5 days and she is burning in rage. But couldn't show it as she is really too weak to run for any fight now. All her bravery is just stuck with her words now. As on present holding a glass of water is also a pain for her. She hated every bit of her journey but had to maintain her composure just keep up the spirits of her near and dear.
Dada ji finishes his dinner and rises from his table and leaves for his room. But what shocked everyone was the what he saidd before leaving..
As Dada ji rises from table he looked up to Viren and said...
Dadaji : Viren beta ...waise kaunse kitaab mein likha hain ki singers khana nai khaate?? (And he sported a smirky smile, a smile which was Viraat's trademark) While he was saying this he kept looking at Manvi. Everybody including Mannu for a while thought its Viraat in Dadaji disguise and maintained the surprised face like everyone as nobody expected dadaji to say such thing.
Dinner over..
Jeevika gives Manvi her medicines put her to sleep like a mother does to her five year child. Each time she looked at Manvi and her condition she used to get shattered into 1000 pieces. But this Hrishikesh Sister Duo has decided to play this Cancer Match till the last over and none will declare their innings.
Jeevika leaves Manvi and goes to her Bedroom ...But did not see Viren ji..The FM as usual gets confused and worried at the same time. Soon Viren enters the room and she floods him with questions. But he looked very tensed and lost. This created more questions in her mind but she composed herself thinking its not the right time to discuss these thing like a perfect wife. And started reading the book she has been reading since last few months. Ever since Manvi shifted to Chandigarh ..Viren- Jeevika hardly had any personal life but somehow this moment of crisis has made their bond both strong and deep. And small problems between them did not matter anymore.
But Viren's look today were sufficient to alert the antenna of FM that something is wrong somewhere. But she did not want to disturb sleeping Viren, only if she knew Viren was'nt sleeping at all. In fact his brain has now become highly dramatic court room. And the reason behind such a storm in his mind was the brother duo conversation half an hour back
Half an hour Back.. Viraat's room
Viren reaches with Pizza ..he has ordered for Viraat (he has been doing this since time immemorial) only to find Viraat in a complete mess with papers all around his rooms laptop was tilted.. and the gr8 musician himself in a half sitting half sleeping stage. Viren has never seen his room so dismantled. He was annoyed to the core and knew if in any case Badi maa and Dadaji see this it will bring Tsunami in the house. He kept the Pizza packet and started organising the room.
Viraat who was still unaware of the new entry in his room rose to his consciousness and said.
Viraat : Ahhh Bhai ..aap kab aay??? Aur yeh kya kar rahe ho?
Viren : Wahi jo tere wife ko karna chahiye with a cupid smile.
Viraat : Bhai wife banane ke liye ladki ka hona bhi Jaroori hain. Andd...
Viren : Ladki ???? Mera chotte bhai Ladki to hain ..aur tune hi pasand kiya hain ..I meann Pyaaarrr Kiya hain
Viraat : Kya bhai jab dekho usi baat ko repeat karte ho? Aapko maine pehele bhi kaha hain main aur Manvi sirf dost and main sirf usse thik hote hue dekhna chahata hoon.
Viraat : (Continues) ..And bhai abhi meri priority is to resurrect my career. Shaadi and ghar to basta rahega.
Viren (Completely taken aback by these words) : Aur maine bhi tujhse bahut baar pucha hain ki aakhir tere iss changing attitude ka reason kya hain. Mere bhai is there anything you are really worried you can share it with me. Main tujhe har problem se bacha lunga. But please apna iss confusing behaviour ka raaz kya hain. Why have you changed so much??
Viraat : Bhai main aapko dobara wahi baat kahunga jo pehele bhi kaha tha. Koi problem nai hain.. main bas apne career pein focus karna chahata hoon.
Viren : Aur Manvi?
Viraat : Woh meri "dost" hain.
Viren : Huuhh ..Dost ..right ..main to bhool hi gaya tha. Dekh Viraat (completly disgusted) saaf saaf kyun nai kahata hain ki tune aapna mind isiliye change kiya kyun ki now you know that she is suffering from Cancer and you don't want to share her pain or rather don't want to get associated with such a girl. I mean this quite obvious for a guy of your age but only surprising factor is I never expected this from you. Not from my Bhaiii...
Viraat : Bhai ... aap (Interupted by Viren)
Viren : Viraat ...What surprises me more is that you were the guy who took her side when I went against her. You were the person who stood by her in all her bad times after my shaadi. You fled to Hrishikesh against everyone's will to propose her. Played a natak to just to get close her. Went against me to support her. Bravely held her hand when I refused to let her enter our house (during Jeevika's accident). And you say she is Just your "dost" wow and you want me to believe that ...Viraat .. I m again asking you what is the matter. If there is anything I can help you please tell me. I will do everything possible. Bhai tell me before its too late.
Viraat : (Disgusted, and shocked at Viren's words) Basss... bhai .bass ..aap kab tak mujhe bachate rahenge.. kab tak main Vadhera Khandaan ka laadla banke rahunga.. kab tak ..tell me bhai . I m grown up now and guys of my age are taking care of their family and look at me I m a complete zero aur kab tak aap meri har zaroorat puri karenge ..mere har problem ko solve karenge .Aise to main hamesha vella hi rahe jaunga. Bhai .its high time I take my life seriously and be something good. Shayad aapke yaa chachu jaise famous na banoo but i want to stand on my feet that's my main priority.
Aurr ..jahan tak Manvi ki baat hain .maine pehele bhi kaha hain uske liye meri feelings aaj bhi wahi hain jo pehele thi but abhi right time nai hain. First I want to stand on my feet.
Viren : (not at all convinced) ..Huh right time ...U know Viraat yeh jo tu seriousness and career and badi badi baatein kar raha hain na woh sunne mein to bahut aache hain ..but the reasons you are giving are vague. Let me remind you the new energy in you is instilled by Manvi and none other else and you taking her so lightly.. rather i should say for granted its just non sense .At times I think You don't love Manvi and its good she is stil does nt know your feelings.. But bhai i never expected this from YOU ..NOT from You the the Great Musician Virat Singh Vadhera.. I really wish you know what you doing...
Saying this Viren leaves the room.
Viraat : Trying to say something but ..stops and says to himself kaash main samjha paata aur aap samajh paatein.
After Half an hour (Virika Bedroom)
Viren : Still disgusted looks at the Jeevika ..(still reading) ..a small tear comes out of his eyes and goes to sleep.
Viraat's Room (2 AM)
Viraat was still working on the new lyrics and searching for the right tune to strike his mind. He was feeling dizzy and very weak. If looked deeply at present he looked more miserable than Manvi at times. It was all for the new album he was working on last 5 days and have to come up with track in next 2 days. He was not working for a big studio instead it was very local studio which has finally agreed to give him a chance to compose their new album and also the payment they were giving was not so Viraat's desire but now it meant life for him. He can give up his life for making it a success.
Viraat finally decided to get some water and tries to stand up and looks at his room and starts laughing at himself as if he imagined something very nice. This was one of the quality Manvi has transferred to him ..i.e. laughing even at the most vulnerable moments of life (his smiles now resembles much like Manvi's). He gets water from the Kitchen and returns back only to see someone standing with a complete blank face in front of him room. His eyes were drooping with sleep so had to clear it to recognize the person to... Guess who?????
Well it was the Man of the house DADA Ji
End of Part one.
Part 2
Viraat rubs his eyes, might have even pinched himself twice to believe that it was his Dada ji standing in front of his room that too at such odd hours. As far as his memory goes, he remembers Dada ji as a man who abides by his self made golden rules of finishing dinner by 8:30 PM, drinking a glass of milk at 10:00 PM and going to sleep by 10:30 PM..Then what is he doing at???? He tried to look around and see the time but couldn't find one so he approaches Dada ji (The six feet tall elderly figure of Vadhera house). His heart was impounding as if he is going to give some examination. (wait examination ...meine usme bhi kabhi woh itna tension nai liya) This was the Dada ji effect...If his Viren bhai can go speechless in front of him, then Viraat is nothing but a matchstick.
Viraat: (As he reaches his room) Dada ji aap yahan aur iss waqt. Anything important? I mean sab kuch thik hain???? (millions of questions in his mind, right now his mind is working at the speed of Jeevika's)
Dada ji : Tumhare kamre ko dekh ke to koi nai kahega ki sab kuch thik hain??? (with a smirk in his face ..but he tried to hide it)
Viraat: (shocked) Wohh... woohhh (struggling for an answer)...Sorry in a very feeble tone
Dada ji : (Ignorant of his sorry) Maine suna to bahut tha ki creative log thore paagal hote hain aur aaj tumhare iss kamre ko dekhke yaakin bhi ho gaya. (The smirk becomes a smile)
Viraat stumped ..he couldn't believe his sensory organs any more. Firstly Dada ji comes to his room (first time in his life) that too at 2 AM and now he is laughing at his room's condition instead of giving his a lecture on the importance of hygiene and discipline in life. Thousands of thoughts in his mind. He was about to convince himself that this is not Dada ji rather his imagination ...When a tap on his shoulder brought him back to reality. Ohkk so its his Dada ji. He was feeling restless for reason unknown and was giving all kinds of wierd expressions and finally landed up his finger on his lips (a trademark of confused Viraat Singh Vadhera).
These things did not go unnoticed from Dada ji. It has to be..as the man in front of Virat was among the few renowned lawyer of India.
Dada ji : Viraat tum thik ho ?? Yeh Manvi wale reactions kyun de rahe ho? woh Manvi pein hi aache lagte hain tumpe nai. Tum Vadhera ho ..Chaudhary nai. (Maintaining his stone face, but laughter was like trying to burst out of them)
Viraat : (Stumped) Thinking in head (yeh Dada ji ko hua kya hain ..Kahin kuch charah to nai liya ..then thinks wait Virat kya soch raha hain Dada ji hain Kuch to sharam kar. Aur yeh kya Manvi..did he really say Manvi wale expression ?? Kahin kuch pata to nai chala...)
Viraat : (Clearing his thoughts) Woh dada ji I m really sorry for this messed up room I will ask the staff clear it tommorrow and also sorry for missing dinner.
Dada ji : Thik hain. Waise tumse kisne kaha ki dinner skip karne se creativity badhti hain??
Viraat : (still confused) Woh Dada ji I m really sorry, actually ... (before he could finish the sentence..).
Dada ji : U should be ..khasskar tab jab log tumhara dinner mein besabri seintazaar karte hain.
Viraat : (Rises his eyebrow) ..About to ask kaun...
Dada ji : I mean Vanshika aurrr ...aurrr Maanviii ... (with a very hideous smile)
Viraat : (in his mind) What ... How does he know about Manvi waiting for me ?? Kahin bhai ne to kuch nai bola. Yeh kya ho raha hain...Ya kahin bua ne to.. haan right Bua ne hi kaha hoga.
Viraat : (Again trying to clarify his views) Dada ji woh main aur Manvi...sirf... (before he could finish.. Dada ji always loves interrupting Viraat)
Dada ji : Sirf "dost" hain na????? Mujhe pata tha .. Woh shlok ne bataya tha..
Viraat : (In his head) : Shlok ?? uss mote ko in sab ke baare kya pata ..yeh dada ji ka chamcha pata nai kya samajhta hain apne aap ko
Dada ji : (continues) Ki tum aur Maanvi same khaana share karte ho. Acchi baat hain beta ..iss waqt usse tumhare jaise "dost"ki bahut zarrorat hain. (he tries to roll eyes like Manvi but fails.. well it was jus an attemp to grab Viraats attention). Woh tumhare dinner table par wait kar rahi thi..Usse aise waqt mein tumhe akele chorna nai chahiye.
Viraat was stumped yet again but did not know how to react. He could not judge this mans motives. But he was surely on a mission. Viraat has never seen him so composed with him in his life. (He wanted to mark this date in his calender)
Dada ji : Waise beta main yahan pein tumse kuch baat karne aaya hoon. (Having said that he makes himself seat on the couch in Viraat's room only to realize that he has landed on the chilly sauce and last piece of pizza that Viraat forgot to eat.)
Viraat realized what has happen as he could see the once in a billion expressions on the almost expressionless face of his Dada ji. He knew Saying sorry is pointless and crying is hopeless.
Viraat : (finally gaining some strength) Dada ji mujhe lagta hain hamein aapke study mein jaake baat karni chahiye. My room is in no condition of discussing anything.
Dada ji : Kyun tumahare room mein kya problem hain?? Mujhe tumse kuch creative baatein karni and tumhare room se aachi jagah poore ghar mein kahin nai hain. (he said all this very casually ..so not his nature)
Viraat thought why is his Dada j ibehaving so Manvicious.. Wait did he again thought of Maanvi. Well such is the effect of this Hrishikesh girl on the Vadheras.
Finally Dada ji and Viraat sat on a corner of the room where generally Manvi and Viraat used to sit for any discussion and mind you Mr. Dada ji was sitting on floor first time in many year. They discussed about several thing about his progress in the album he is making what are themes etc etc. He actually listened to some of his composition. Suddenly among all those mess Dada ji saw a pile of books and a headphone. Books being Dada ji's next close cousin made him jump to them. Looking at the books brought tears in Dada ji's eyes. A man who has not cried once after his elder son's death.. was in tears because of some books??? Well they were not ordinary books those were all books on Cancer and its treatment. He was touched with the fact that his grandson who never liked science in his life and in that case even hated studying was going through critical terminologies of biology to just to take care of the girl whom he calls "dost" "partner". The name partner though annoyed him lot but brought a nice smile on his stoney face. Viraat noticed the changes in his grand paa's expression but did not think deep about this as these whole situation was like a dream to him and he had no place in his brain for more confusion.
For the first time Dada ji was feeling proud of his grandson Viraat .. not because he was trying to get back to his career but because he chose to get back to his life that too in a way which many would never dream of. Viraat saw books in Dada ji's hand and rushed to say something. But before he could say anything
Dada ji : I know .beta itna to "dosti" mein karte hi hain.
After somemore discussions Dada ji gets up and hugs his grandson after many years and say " I hope tumhe pata hain ki tum kya kar rahe ho Viraat. Isse kabhi piche mat hatna".
Viraat : Ji Dada ji . Shayad isse jyada sure main aapne life mein kabhi nahi hua.
Dada ji : Hmmm ..thik hain beta. Baat karte karte pata hi nai chala subha hone wali hain. Yeh raat ko jaagne ki aadat iss generation ko pata nai kahan le jayegi. (In his typical tone)
Viraat : Silent...
Dada ji : Waise Viraat ..Kuch cheezien sahi waqt par kiya Jayein to jyada aacha hota hain. Khamokka aage barana kisi baat ko intelligence nai kehete.
Viraat way about to say something...
Dada ji : (leaves saying) : Beta iss bare mein sochna jarroor... (Todays Dada ji's smile acted as a medicine to Viraat)
Time almost 4:00 AM Viraat Vadhera still awake
Dada ji's words doing MARY GO ROUND in his head. There was no chance he could concentrate on his work after whatever happened in last couple of hours. Today Dada ji showed a side of which most probably the entire family is unaware. He wanted to say thank you but felt it an underestimation. Today the old man of his family has given him the most needed strength without saying anything. During their entire conversation not even for a single moment Dada ji questioned about Manvi's and his relationship. It seemed like he understood all his unsaid words which even his mother and Viren Bhai could not understand.
Viraat was still awake and it was almost 5:00 AM .So no point of going to sleep keeping in mind the work left with him. But he was gushing with the sudden unknown happiness within him and true to his nature punches the punching Bag which hit back to his head and supposedly lights up some of the Dormant brain cells. Wait what he is upto.
Viraat Singh Vadhera changes his dirty clothes and gets a fresh pair of jeans and T -shirt and rushes out of his room tooo ...
To visit Maanvi.. who was still sleeping. Nobody could expect her to be awake before 7:30 AM all thanks to her close connection with "Kumbhakaran. co". All these month eversince Manvi shifted to Vadhera house everyone in the family have witnessed a lot of changes in Viraat but none of them knew a very interesting fact that in all these months Viraat most obediently became the first and last Visitor of Maanvi. Not even his Jeevika di knew this fact. Yes whatever it may ..however tough or bad was the situation. Viraat Singh Vadhera never forgot to start his day with her Bandariyaa and finish it with a glimpse of the light of his life "MANVI".
Maanvi's Room
She was still sleeping. Well her sleeping position were more like some dancing posture as she could never manage to sleep humanly on her bed. Viraat seeing the posture couldn't stop giggling and called her Baandariya. Suddenly something caught Viraat's eye and the smile fazed away. It was related to Manvi's oh so awful posture of sleeping that her head was hanging out of bed and can lead to some illness yet again. This made Viraat to run upto her and get her back to humanly and a disciplined position. He thought of leaving ..afterall he has had the glimpse of the most valuable thing of his life and is now all charged up to start his day.
But then he rewinded Dada ji's words and stopped and sat near her.. took her hand into his and started talking. He knew she was asleep but somehow he wanted to let it all out.
Part 3
Viraat takes Manvi's hand in his palm and said: Oye ..Partner.Sabko pareshan karke ..Kumbhkaran uncle ke saath date pein jaane mein sharam nai aata tumhe. Tumhe pata bhi hain tumhare vajaah se Bhabi ki kya haal hain. Bhabhi aur Bhai ki aachi khaasi shaadi ki to tumne band hi baaja daali. Hrishikesh walo ki koi khasiyat hain kya logo ki baand bajane mein??? ..Looks at her innocent face and continues.. Waise tumhe pata hain tumhare vajah ek aur insaan bhayankar trauma mein hain arre baaba Swamini Bua.. yeh jo tum har roz kuch na kuch todhti phodhti raheti ho din bhar ..I tell you Bua is about to freak out anyday. She is seeing her whole sultanat going haywire. Sahi mein yaar pichle janam mein koi daaku thi kya jaahan jaati sabke life mein hahakar macha deti ho.. kahan se aata yeh energy. So now enough of this drama and get up soon. I can't ...I mean we the Vadhera's (making a childish face) can't see you like this. You know what let me tell you some secrets today ...Tumhe pata hain meri Maa tumhare liye pataa nai kaun kaun se brath/fast rakh rahi hain . I m wondering yeh bhooto keliye puja wuja kab se shuru ho gaya is desh mein.
As he was saying this things he notices the marks of injections all over her hand and the smile again fades and tears takes their place. But wait he has promised himself not to cry infront of her. He wipes them off and continues.
U know Manvi ajj infact do ghante pehele Dada ji aaye the mere room mein. Shock mat hona but sapna nai hai yeh reality hain and ajj peheli baar unhone mujhse pyaar se baat kiya, mujhe gale lagaya aur mujhse mere music ke baarien mein pucha. Agar tum hoti to behosh ho gayi hoti..Dada ji ke iss Avtaar ko dekhke .. I mean main to clean bold ho gaya tha. You know your Mogambo was laughing and even trying to roll eyes like you but " woh to tumhara copyright hain". Aaj unki baaton se naa jane mujhe ek ajeebe si khushi di as if mere papa wapis aa gaye hain. Really I was amazed to see him like this. Unhone bina kahe hi bahut kahe diya and bina samjhaye mujhe poore life ki samajh de dali.
Today he was pumped with emotions and was not able to control his words as if some unknown power was placing the truth in his mouth. Viraat continued
Maanvi.. (took a pause) ..Tumhare vajah se ajj Bhai aur Mom do no mujhse naraaz hain. Unhe lagta hain ki main ...ki main ..(closes his eyes and takes deep breath) ..TUMSE PYAAR NAI KARTA KYUNKI TUMHE CANCER hain... Manvi woh log aisa kaise soch sakte hain..Main ..main kaise tumheee ..pyaar karna chor sakta hoon ...Kaise uss insaaan ko bhool sakta hoon jisne mujhe jeena sikhaya ..jisne mujhme phir kuch karne ki ummeeed jagaya ..Jiske wajah se main aaj kisi bhi mushkil se ladhne ko razzi hoon ...Main tumhe kaise bhuula sakta hoon ... Tum meri Zindagi hoo ... aur agar maine tumhe bhula to khud ko bhi bhula dunga ...Bhai ko yeh lagta hain ki main tumhe for granted leta hoon... Seriously tumhe lagta hain main aisa kar sakta hoon . Partner kya pyaar ka karne ka matlab ek dusre ko sirf "I love you" bolna hi hota hain ? Ya tumhare unn stupid rom-coms ki tarah rose dena and ajeebo -gareeb dance karna hota hain. Seriously agar pyaar sirf ek dusre ke saath dance karne se hota hain to main poore din dance karne ko ready hoon. Haan tumhare SRK ke tarah to nai kar sakta but thik thak to kar hi lunga.
But mere liye pyaar ka matlab tum ho Manvi ..Zindagi ka matlab tum ho.. mere jeene ka matlab tum ho. Agar tum nahi to shayad kuch bhi nahi. Aur mere liye is waqt tumhare health se badhkar kuch bhi nahi hain. Main tumhe bilkul pehele ki tarah daurte- bhagte and Jhagarte hue dekhna chahata hoon. Tumhe is tarah bistar mein dekhke Bhabhi ko kitna dukh hota hain shayad mere se jyaada koi aur nai jaanta. Arre woh to shayad bhai ke saamne ro bhi le ..But main to woh bhi nai kar sakta (wipes of the tears again and smiles) cause "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun". Mera bas chale to main tumhe hamesha aapne baahon mein rakhu but yeh sab mujhe pata hain nehi ho sakta. Arre tum to itni badi duffer ho ki tumhe aaj tak yeh samajh hi nai aaya ki main Hrishikesh tumse milne kyun aya tha. I think tubelight ness tumhare family mein hi hain. Abb dekho tum, dabbu, Bhabhi.. teeno ek se badhkar ek tubelight ho (pulls his ears a little for including his bhabhi in the list).
Yeh music album shayad mere liye itna important nai hota agar mujhe yeh pata na hota ki yeh offer mujhe sirf aur sirf tumhare wajah se mila. Tumne kabhi bataya to nai but I know you fought with that Khadoos producer and have said something really scary which why he gave me the album. You and your tactics. (that smirk comes back) Aur ab jab mere pass yeh mauka hain main kisi bhi tarah issko aapne haatho se jaane nai dunga. Manvi your Viraat will never let you down. Main tumhe duniya ki har woh khushi dena chahata hoon jiski tum haqdaar ho and I promise you will get the best. When Viraat is here ..Nothing to fear.
Aur Mujhe really koi farak nai padhta hain kaun mere baarein mein kya sochta. Cause I know you are mine and nobody can snatch you from me not even Yamraaj. Mujhe pata hain agar maine apni feelings tumhe baatayi to woh tumhe khushi se jyaada dukh degi. Infact mujhe tumhara jawaab bhi pata hain. Main bas tumhe aapne aankhon ke saamne khush dekhna chahata hoon aur yeh sab tabhi ho sakta hain jab main apne feeling ko control karu. Mere feelings na sirf tumhe , balki Bhabhi, bua even BG in Hrishikesh ..sabko sirf dukh pahuchayiengi. Aur mujhe 200% pata hain jab tak Bhabhi ko aapne baare mein convince nai kar leta tab tak tumhare haan ka to koi sawaal hi nai hota. Aur main nai chata ki jis din main tumhara haath mangu bhabhi se uss din unke chahere pein koi bhi doubt ho I want to be the best for the best girl in my life. So be ready miss Chaudharain soon to become Mrs. Vadhera... bahut jald Chandigarh wale baaraat leke aayeinge and tumhe utha le jayenge.
While he kept on ranting about is feelings his eyes went to watch and he realized that he has been talking to himself for almost an hour. He slaped his head and thought yeh Manvi ki bore karne ki bimmari Mujhe kaise lag gayi. But inside he was feeling so calm after a long long time as if a 1000 kg weight has been removed from his head. He thought if just expressing his feeling to a sleeping Manvi can do such wonders to him, then what will be scene when he actually proposes her. A huge smile erupted from nowhere as he decided to get up and go to his room and finish his album with the new energy he just discovered.
As he tried to move.. he felt a sudden backward pull but that was to weak to even move the Hunky Mr. Viraat Singh Vadhera. He looked back to see Manvi trying to open her eyes. The treatment has made her so weak that basic things have become difficult for this cute girl. But that smile from her face always denies to fade and challenges life each and every moment. In her feeble voice she calls "Partner" ??? Her voices gave him a 1000 V shock ..a feelings that was far scary than the moment he got to know about her cancer. For a moment he went numb. And the first question to come to his mind. Has she heard it all??
His looks made her call him once again this time only to wake him up from his numbness
Manvi : Viraat... yaar..ek to tum aise hi bahut bhayanak dikhte ho..upar se aise bhooto wale expression deke kya mujhe time se pehele hi marna chahate ho???
The word "death" was sufficient to get him back to his senses. But the question in Viraats mind still remained the same. Has she heard it all?? Was she awake ???
What do u think...???
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PART 4 The Journey Forward
Viraat looks down at Maanvi...Her smile always brings a certain calmness to his soul, but today the situation was very different... her smile was today trying to tease him ...trying to challenge him ... Wait was she really or its just one of imaginations or the fear of being caught.
Manvi : (kept noticing the changing colours of Viraat and spoke once again) ...Viraaat ...Kya hua ..kyu aise bhoot bane khade ho???
Viraat : (Still scrutinizing her expressions, and not sure of what to say... blurts his first words to awake Maanvi)...Maanvi...tum??? ..tum kab jagi???
Maanvi : Kyun main nai to aur kaun..Aur tum aise kyun dekh rahe jaise tumhari koi chori pakri gayi???
Viraat : (In his head) ..Wht?? Chori?? .kya bol rahi hain..yeh..
Maanvi : Ufff yaar ab tum mujhe really bore kar rahe ho...can u get back to your real world please... (makes annoying face)
Seeing this Viraat forgets all his questions and breaks into laugh... Which elevated MANVI's annoyance .and yelled..
Maanvi : Waah... ab is chupi khushi ka kya raaz hain...Seriously partner tumhe samajh na aur paathar pein sar phodna ..dono ek baat hain.
Viraat : ( Was very happy to see his love happy after so many days...Yes A YELLING MANVI = A HAPPY MANVI) (he sits again) Yaar ..kya hain tumhe subha subha ladhne mein kya maza aata ...I mean at least subha to shaant raha karo..feel the morning breeze..enjoyyy it ...Kya hamesha bhaukti raheti ho??? Aur tumne mujhe kya kahan ... bhoot ?? let me tell you in this condition you are not looking any better than a chudail.. this bhoot is the best you can get. ( with a wink)
Viraat noticed a change in Manvi's reaction at the mention of his last sentence. He instantly understood his mistake. Manvi knew the effect her treatment has had on her and hated every bit of it. None of her feelings were hidden from Viraat though and hurting her in such condition was the last thing he could have wished for. But saying wrong things at wrong time was the ACE area of this two unique creatures. Viraat tried to say something most probably a sorry but was cut off by Maanvi.
Maanvi : (before she could speak ..started coughing) Viraat gets up and gives water and calms her down.
Maanvi : (as she puts her glass down) Viraat kya tum mujhe garden mein ghumane le jaoge??
Viraat : Maanvi abhi bahut subha hain its just 6 : 00 now and cool breezes areblowing outside..waise bhi kal raat barish hui thi..you may fall sick in such condition ..kabhi aur le jaunga thik hain ..(Manvi kept staring at him as he was saying these lines)... Aur waise bhi thode der mein Bhabhi uuth jayengi phir tumhe doctor ke pass bhi jaana hain so better get some rest now ...
Maanvi : Peechle 9 ghante se is bistar pein padhe padhe main rest hi to kar rahi hoon . Aur tumhare information ke liye bata du ki Doctor ka check up date cancel ho gaya ab woh next week hain...(she continues further)
Please Viraat mujhe le chalo na ..Kaunsa main tumhe Taaj Mahal dikhane ko Kehe rahi hoon garden mein hi to le jaana hain itna bhav kyun kha rahe ho??? Agar mujhme ab itni strength hoti akele sab kuch kar lene ki to tumse itni bhik mangne ki jarrorat nai thi... Viraat tum itna nai kar sakte mere liye ??? (Making a cry baby face)
Her last sentences gave Viraat a massive jolt, he cannot let her break like this.. and this innocent face of her had a special magic to melt even the toughest person on earth.
Viraat : (finally putting down his arms) Okk ..but hum jyaada der nai ghumenge thik hain???
Saying this he takes out a stoll out of Cupboard and wraps around Maanvi.. (Awww ..u have to love this man's care). He helps Maanvi to get down her bed, makes her stand and lends his firm support while walking toward the garden.
GARDEN ... Time Around 6 :20 AM
Maanvi in her baby pink night dress with a white stole wraped around her, enjoys the first fresh breeze touching her skin .She wanted to stretch her arms and enjoy it but ..this was no film and she was in no condition for all these. In fact if it was not for her partner Viraat she could not have even walked down till here. There has a lot of restrictions on her movements (imposed by her great Jeevika di) after her health deteriorated during the last chemo session. Viraat held her from shoulder and gave a strong support to complete one round of the garden. After the round he makes her sit on the bench and excuses himself for a minute. Maanvi sits on the bench and enjoys the cool breeze ... she was feeling a new strength developing inside her.
Viraat returns in sometimes and was amazed to see his love sitting on the bench immersed in some deep thought..He was surprised as he has never seen her this calm..and composed. He hands her a glass of orange juice and makes himself seated next to her.
Maanvi : Yeh kya hain ...???
Viraat : Mere khayal se yeh ek borosil glass hain jisme around 150 ml orange juice hain made at home...(with his trademark smile). Woh kya hain ki tum subha se kaafi bol chuki ho aur abhi itna ghum bhil liya to I think you need some juice now ..You will feel better. (smiles)
Maanvi : (Looked at him.. while taking first sip of the juice) Viraat .. itna care mat karo ..mar jaungi...
Viraat : Maanvi ..bahut baar kahan hain aisi baatein mat karo ..( in a complete disgust)
Maanvi smiles and pulls her ears ..an act of apologizing.
Viraat : (While Judging her changed behaviour) Waise partner Ajj itni Jaldi kaise uuth gayi ..I mean abhi to tumhare gahere neend ka time hain ..aur upar se itni chup chup ..any problem ?? Are u ok ..U can always share it there is anything ...
Maanvi : (Perflexed by his questions...puts the glass down) Off ohh ..Partner .. Di jaise itne questions phenkna band karo mere sar mein dard hone lagta hain. Aur Jaise tum soch rahe ho aisa kuch nai hain ..I m perfectly ok. Aur ek din subha agar jaag gayi to kaunsi badi baat hain. I mean tumhare ghar mein to sabhi almost jaldi jaag jaate hain. Jahan tak chup rahene ka sawaal hain ..to abhi thode der pehele tum hi to lecture de rahe the ki subha ko thandi hawa khani chahiye... shaant rahena chahiye and jab main wahi kar rahi to tum isme bhi meri taang khich rahe ho... Yaar ..tumhari problem kya hain?? (smiling at Viraat)
Viraat totally surprised by Maanvi's words as today her behaviour has a huge depth ..something that was closely guarded by walls..something very deep . He was startled at the fact that Manvi was refering to taking his advices seriously.
Viraat : (in his mind) ...Yeh kya ho raha hain ...ajj yeh itni gol mol baatein kyun kar rahi hain ..what's the matter... Kahin ...??? Nahin ..Nahin ...Agar sach pata hota to ... ab tak mujhe apne paas bhatakne bhi nai deti...main bhi aaj kal jyaada sochne lag gaya hoon ..All because of Dada ji ...Leave it Viraat.. Kaam pein lag betaa...
*What do u think does she know the truth? Is Viraat right?? Well Keep Guessing for .now ..Some truth have better essence if revealed late*
Maanvi shakes Viraat to bring him out of his thoughts. Asks ...Abb kya hua Viraat ..raising her eyes???
Viraat gives a smile and looks at his watch..it was almost 7:30 AM He still doesn't know how time just flies away when he is with Maanvi.
Viraat : Maanvi ..abhi tumhe apne room mein jaana chahiye. Aur thandi hawa khaogi to Bhabhi mujhe deep freezer mein daal dengi ..so get up. (saying this he helps Maanvi stand and starts walking back to her room)
Maanvi chuckles at his efforts and just says "Ohkk Baba ..lets go".
Jeevika's Balcony Time almost 7:30 AM
Jeevika was all fresh and ready to start her new day ..her new fight to give back Maanvi her bubbly past. Jeevika goes to the Balcony to get some fresh air. Viren still sleeping. The moment she enters the Balcony the sight in front *shocks* her..as she see Viraat - Maanvi together and Viraat giving her support like a pillar to make her walk straight (she wanted to shout/get them separated .. but stopped). The whole picture injects yet another encyclopedia of question in her mind. But somewhere down the line this sight filled her with a huge sigh of relief. (No ..no ..she is still far from accepting Viraat- Maanvi's special relation, and had all kinds of doubt about their future but at the same times she has a lot of faith in her Dewar..Viraat ..of whom she is sure that will not do anything that can hurt Maanvi or anybody else in the family. She knew Viraat though childish ..still was a man of great values).
Jeevika gets back to her room and sees Viren still sleeping. This cute couple had a very had a different essence in their relationship ..a relationship of unconditional understanding . Jeevika a perfect example of shy Indian wife..was today smittened by his sleeping husband's charm. She goes near him and kisses his forehead ;) ... Viren couldn't have expected for a better start of his day..hugs his wife while getting up. (Jeevika Blushing..all the way)
*Good luck was pouring heavily on Vadhera brothers. today... First it was Viraat.. and now Viren ..Both were too surprised too believe their senses*
Viren : (while still holding Jeevika in his arms) ..Kya baat hain Mrs. Vadhera ajj apne pati pein bada pyaar aa raha hain?? Koi khass din hain kyaa??
Jeevika : Still blushing kept her eyes low (typical Indian wife)...Kya Viren ji...
Viren : Aur kya ..saare saath baj chuke hain aur aap abhi tak hamere kamre mein hain ..Maanvi ko uthana hain ki nai ??
Jeevika : Woh to kab ki uth chuki hain ... Viraat ke saath Garden mein ghum rahi thi thode der pehele.
The mention of Viraat ...brought back all the memories of last nights conversation in Viren's mind and the tensed look replaced the calmness of Viren's face. Jeevika could not ignore the expressions on her lovely husband's face anymore, and was sure of its connection with Viraat. Jeevika cupped Viren's face in the palm (only to look into his eyes) and said
Jeevika : Viren ji kya baat hain.?? Aap kal raat se itne tensed kyun hain?? Aur abhi Viraat ka naam sunte hi aap ke expressions itne change kyun ho Gaye?? Kuch hua hain kya aap dono ke beech??
Viren trying his best not to look into her eyes.. as he is worst when it comes to hiding truth or telling lies. (God knows how he achieved such heights in a field where you need to manipulate truth every moment)
Jeevika : Aankhein mat chooraiyein ..Mujhe pata hain aap dono ke beech kuch to hua hain. Please Viren ji sach bataiyein aap bahut relaxed feel karenge.
Viren : (Did not want to disappoint his wife, at the same time could not tell her the truth) ..Jeevika dekho ..yeh haamrein Bhai yo ke beech ek baat hain .But I promise main isse jarror sort out kar lunga ..You don't have to take tension. Aur yeh koi itni badi baat nai hain ..tum aapna poora dhayaan Manvi pein do ..usko tumhari bahut jarroorat hain.
Having said that he rises up from bed and goes to the washroom. Jeevika knew all is not well between the brothers but was sure of his husbands ability to solve any tough situation. Viren on the other hand was burning in anger cause of Viraat's last night behaviour. He was so annoyed at his lil bro that he now wanted her saali to remain out of sight of Viraat (This man Viren has some extreme behaviour problem.. losses his far sightedness when he is angry).
Almost 8:00 AM Jeevika goes to Maanvi's room
Viraat was still there ..chating with Maanvi's they were laughing hard at something (ohk .it was Viraat's childhood pics). Jeevika was very happy to see her sister smiling ..and could feel a freshness in her. But didn't know the reason. Jeevika enters...
Maanvi : Good morning di... Viraat : Good morning Bhabhi...
Jeevika : (hugs her) Good morning Mannu .. (looks at Viraat) ..Good morning Viraat.
Jeevika : (continues) Aur Mannu aaj badi jaldi uth gayi ...Kaisa feel kar rahi hain abhi.. Garden mein ghumne ke baad tabiyat thik to hain na ... tune kuch khaya ab tak (Old Jeevika and her bombardment of Questions):
Maanvi - Viraat both surprised..how did Di know about the Garden thing?? They both stared at each other and finally Maanvi spoke...
Maanvi : Kya di ..aap itni subha subha meri jasoosi kar rahe the ??? (giving a suspicious look)
Jeevika : Naahi ..Mannu ..tu aisa sochti hain apne di ke baare mein .(show a slap.. which brings smile in Maanvi -Viraat face). Woh to main balcony mein aayi thi aur tum dono ko vaapis jaate hue dekha.
Viraat : (in his mind) Chalo bach gayeee ...
Viraat : (getting up) Chalo bhabhi ..abhi main chalta hoon ( he never wanted to interupt this sister duo)..app apne is sar phiri behena se baat karo ..Main aapna kaam khatam kar leta hoon ...bye maanvi...
Viraat was about to reach door...
Maanvi : (called out his name) Viraat ruko ..kaha jaa rahe ho??
Viraat : Beheri ho kya ..suna nai .main aapne room mein jaa raha hoon
Maanvi : Woh mujhe bhi pata hain but ek baar time bhi dekhlo its almost 8
Viraat : (raising his eyebrows) Haan too...
Maanvi : Haan to tum hum sabke saath neeche Breakfast karne jaa rahe ho. Tumne aapna haal dekha hain ..Kissi Africa ke jungle se bhage hue Bhaaloo lag rahe ho. Aisi shaakal banake rakha to tumhara producer tumhare Music bina sune hi reject kar dega.
Viraat : Arre nai partner ..kal raat se kuch kaam...(but stops .. he was about to spill the beans)...Nai Maanvi I really need to rush ..I just have two days to finish this thing off.
Maanvi : Oo Mr. Musician ..Mujhe pata hain tumhe kitna kaam hain ..aur itna bhav khane ki jarrorat nai hain ..Main tumse puch nai rahi ..tmhe bata rahi hoon ...Ki tum sabke saath Breakfast karne chal rahe ho... And tum mana nai karoge... Beechara Breakfast table bhi tumhara shakal bhool chuka hain .(makes a baby face)
Jeevika (for the first time) and Viraat (for 2nd time that too in the same day) was surprised at the command in Maanvi's voice. Viraat couldn't believe the words he heard right now (same feelings that he had when Dada ji came to his room last night). Viraat for a moment thought he needs to get his BP checked. Jeevika at the same time went aghast at seeing her Mannu's behaviour. She had seen many Maanu - Viraat conversation but none had such depth such feeling. And all this Maanvi said so casually as if she had every right on him. Jeevika was thoroughly confused and embarrased at the same time. She could not come to a conclusion on the reason behind Maanvi's action. While fighting in her mind ..with all odd situations ..she interrupts..
Jeevika : Viraat ..Maanvi sahi kahe rahi ..tum kaafi dino se khaana thik se nai khate ..I know tum aapne album ko maximum time dena chahte ho but iske liye aapne health ko ignore mat karo. Tumhare vajah se Maa bahut pareshan aur kal to Dada ji bhi gussa ho gaye tumhe dinner mein nai pake (only if she knew the Viraat- Dada ji drama last night)
Mention of Dada ji brought smile in Viraat's face and he agreed to go. Meanwhile Maanvi got up .. this time on her own without any support (she was feeling better today). And all the three went downstairs for Breakfast and in sometime all the family members joined them.
8: 00 AM Dining Table
All seated..Dada ji comes down. Both Dadaji and Viraat share a secret look probably a hidden smile. This smile was for an instant..too short to be noticed by others except one (Well off course Maanvi..Miss Rolling eyes). Dada ji even share a look with Maanvi for a while before making himself comfortable at the chair. Maanvi after a long time was happy to share her tasteless food with her Partner. Dada ji saw all of this but remained silent. Everyone finished their food peacefully and proceeded for their work. Jeevika instructed Maanvi to get some rest, reluctantly but Mannu had to abide by her di's rules. Viraat goes back to his work place aka room (rather messy room, which has now been cleaned all thanks to his mom and the dedicated staffs of the rich Vadheras).
About 10:00 AM Maanvi's Room
Maanvi was in her room ... exponentially bored ..scrolling through the laptop her Jiju once gifted. Thanks to Viraat who has tranferred some really good movies in them, proved to be only pass time. But now she was fed up with them. She wanted something new but was well aware how boring this whole Vadhera clan is. Shlok was the only kid in this house but his know-it-all attitude killed her more than those awful medicines. The other ever ready source of entertainment / relief/power was her Jeevika di..but she was busy in household chores. (Manvi has strictly instructed her di that at no point she will ignore her family life for her and if she ever tries to go against it ...Manvi will stop taking medicines. Jeevika had no option but abide by Manvi's instruction). So the only person now left was Viraat her PARTNER but wait is'nt he busy. She thought of going to him to spend some time but then stopped thinking it might hamper his work. Half an hour went by just like this with Manvi fighting in her mind whether to go to Viraat or not..finally she could no more take it ...THE DECISION IS MADE ..she is going ..who cares he is busy or not ..She will not disturb him...She just wants to spend some time with her best "dost". Having made up her mind she rises and rushes towards Viraat.
Time 10:30 AM Viraat's room
Maanvi enters ... His room was now much cleaner but the condition of this man was still like ..African Bhaaloo ..and he was sitting with laptop on lap and a dairy on his chest...Well when looked carefully he was not just sitting rather he was sleeping. Maanvi saw him like this and a cute smile erupted on her face...Her boredom was half gone already. She thought in head "Accha ..Kaam ke naam pein yeh musician yaahan ghore bechke soo rahe hain ..wahh abhi dekhti hoon beta" ..She giggled as she was ecstatic at the thought of getting an unique oppurtunity to pull his legs. She enters the room tip-toed ...slowly goes near him and pulls his cheek. But the first touch stole all the excitement from her face and it was replaced with an almost expressionless and numb face.
Viraat was down with high fever... and what looked as sleep ..is called unconsciousness in common terms. This is very common thing ..even the most fit person on earth can fall prey to excessive stress and this man was going through this phase for quite some time now. It took a while for Maanvi to make believe her what is happening..Tears were rolling down her eyes ...She has never seen her Viraat...her partner in this condition...she was feeling scary..she screamed at peak of her voice..but treatment has made her too weak to reach the ears of scarce people in this big mansion. Thankfully one of the staff was passing by the room.. who heard her voice and immediately informed about the situation to rest of the members.
In no time Vanshika Maa, Jeevika, Swamini Bua and Chachi ..reached Viraat's room . Vanshika mom couldn't control her tears ..she loved her son more than her life ..and at present he looked pathetic. He has never fallen sick hence seeing him lying unconscious in bed was misearable. Another person who was equally sobbing was Maanvi. Tears were not ready to stop. Jeevika seeing her condition and knowing the outcomes of such stress on her ..rushes by her side to console. Maanvi turns to her sister and hugged her tight and kept crying. Jeevika couldn't understand the reason behind such emotional outbreak. She stroked her hair to calm her down. In the meantime doctor arrives and informs that there is nothing to worry and the reason for fever is nothing but excessive stress. He gives an injection and prescribes some medicine while assuring that the fever would go down in few hours. Everyone sighed ...except Vanshika and Maanvi cause for these two seeing Viraat in his senses was more important. Maanvi's total blank face was giving goosebumps to Jeevika..She has never seen her sister like this...She was experiencing 100 jitters in a second. Althrough the proceedings Jeevika's eyes were glued to Mannu. She saw her Mannu going almost lifeless.
After an hour or so Swamini Bua and Chachi excused themselves and went to their rooms. Jeevika went to Mannu who was standing in a corner of the room, and asked her to take some rest but Maanvi refused saying something that shocked Jeevika:
Jeevika : Chal Maanu ..abhi Viraat rest kar raha hain ..Jab woh thik ho jayega tu aake dekh lena. Abhi chal aur thore rest karle. Waise bhi maa hain yaahan.
Maanvi : (Blank face, probably not in control of herself) Di ..aap jao main yaahan Viraat ka tab tak wait karungi jab tak usse hosh nai aa jata. Yeh sab meri wajah se he hua hain (tears roll down as she says this)
Jeevika shocked beyond limit at what Maanvi said in end..she wanted to reason with her but was interrupted by Vanshika maa ..who could gauge Maanvi's feelings
Vanshika : Jeevika isse yahan rahene do beta ..Main hoon yahan ..kuch hoga to hum tumhe bula lenge.
Jeevika wanted to argue but controlled her emotions keeping in mind the situation and left the room.(With more doubts and confusion dancing on her head)
Vanshika asked Maanvi to come and sit beside Viraat. Now that Viraat had both the ladies in his life sitting near him like pillars ...there was no chance of him not getting better.
But the most important question is What made Maanvi say "Yeh sab meri wajah se he hua hain " ?? Has she heard it all??
Well the answer is finally out ..YES ..SHE HAS HEARD IT ALL ...
Will she spill the beans to Viraat??? Does her feelings also echos Viraat's??
Answers in the Up coming sections..
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