TejAng FF: Alone protects me - updated pt8-pg5 - Page 4

Chapter 6

Two months later:

Angad walked into his fav cafe to meet his old friend, Dr.Mishti. She was not just friend but she was 'the mom' of his friends group.Mishti, Arjun and Angad studied in same school and later pursued their own careers but always stayed in touch. After Arjun's death Mishti took care of his therapy sessions helped him overcome his trauma. He was always grateful for her help when he came to know she gave birth to a baby his happiness had no bounds. He wanted to meet that little munchkin and play with him.

Mishti and her husband, Ashwin entered the cafe with the newborn, the baby looked so cute. Angad took baby boy in his arms and adored him. Ashwin received a call from his boss which he had to attend,he had to be a part of an impromptu meeting from client's side so he took the baby with him and rushed to his car to get back to home.

Mishti before entering the cafe observed how Angad's eyes lingered onto the blank space he was wearing a tracksuit instead of his tailored suit. He looked dull and upset and she is well aware of this look he had. He must've done something stupid to be in this state. As always he never speak about his worries and what he is going through unless someone pester him which is kind of annoyingly baby like behaviour for a grown up man.

"You know Aarav has better communication than you have though he is months old. What happened to your suits? Did rats ran lose in you wardrobe or did you finally gave up on them?" She teased him.

"Not funny, I just don't feel like making effort at all. I just hate myself for what I do to others or myself. I am a mess." He started sharing his agonies. But he looked at Mishti who looked tired with all the sleepless nights due to Aarav.

"I am all ears, tell me what happened to you since we last met Angad." She said being concerned.

"I was doing so well man! My Work-life was perfect 10, I decided to do something more so checked out few mails written to me personally by few start-ups. One was from a village very near to my hometown so I decided to meet them in person and was super impressed with the ideas of the woman who wrote it Tejo. She has this vision for her academy and was intelligent enough to achieve it but lacks financial support which I agreed to provide. I didn't want to get into her personal life but I felt so sorry for her situation in the party we arranged after we signed the deal. Her husband Fateh cheated on her with her own sister Jasmine who tried to make that party into her engagement party. She was mentally very strong to put up a smile in such situations, I tried to cheer her up she does put up a smile but deep down she is not happy.

I packed my bags to Shimla to meet the lawyer about Riya's custody but Tejo made a visit to my house and asked me to help her as she was in a fix. She wanted to do a fake engagement and requested me to act like a fiance because her ex- FIL wanted her to settle first."

Angad was interrupted by Mishti, "you said No right.." . Angad didn't look at the Mishti eye to eye. He stirred the cup of Espresso and continued to narrate the events. Mishti rolled her eyes as she understood he said yes when he was struggling to even look at her.

"The dreaded marriage of her sister and ex-husband happened, Tejo had a huge breakdown I was the sole witness and when she asked for help to move on I agreed and asked her to come with me to Shimla.Riya escaped from school and I just couldn't handle her tantrums. Tejo took care of her and they bonded really well but everything started to fall apart since then. I lost Riya's custody to her Nani, I was completely devastated and I am glad that Tejo was by my side and took care of me. That old woman not only held me responsible for the accident she also told Tejo that I actually murdered them.I discovered her sister doing shady things for money and tried to mock some sense into her. The marriage of her sister and ex-husband was fake and he did all this to teach Jasmine a lesson for trying to Destroy everyone's life and especially Tejo's life. Everyone reunited in Gurdwara and believe me when I say this but I felt so alone when I saw them together. I Just wanted to pack my bags and run to London but then I stayed, honestly it was ages since our home was filled with guests, I kind of liked it and I am the host , I can't run away so I stayed in the office till late night, it's the only place which keeps me sane and I expected everyone sleeping by that time but when I returned home and saw Tejo waiting for me I was so moved. I was going through emotional high I guess, I can't recall a single thing we discussed but I can never forget what I felt that time." He had this goofy smile during those last two sentences by which Mishti assumed he was in love with this girl Tejo.

"You are so in love.." Mishti said that out loud which was so unexpected for Angad that blood rushed to his cheeks and he turned beet red for a moment. He took a minute to adjust himself and chugged the entire bitter Espresso in one gulp and said, "That's the reason why I hate myself. Let me tell you what happened and how effing stupid I behaved."

" Tejo's ex-FIL asked me to talk to her about giving Fateh a second chance," He said, Mishti understood he must've made a mess from now on.

"I called Dadi for suggestion" he was interrupted again. "Oh dear god! Why didn't you call me you stupid man? You must have asked something so made up that woman had no idea that she actually indirectly ruined her only grandson's love life. You are an absolute idiot." Mishti threw a rolled up tissue at him in anger.

"Ouch! I asked her if she was given a choice will she chose her happiness or dadu's, she said she will chose Dadu's happiness so I thought may be it's time I set her free from this loneliness of mine and send her back to her family actually both families if she takes Fateh back into her life. See Mishti out of all I think you know that I am better alone."

Mishti said," No! No no you are such a fool. You were nothing less of a train wreck after the accident. You locked up yourself few of your office staff never saw you for months. It took me weeks to get you out of that dreaded room of yours. You know what changed you, Riya. I told you that she was your responsibility and the only person who mattered the most and you instantly changed your lifestyle after that. You never missed a therapy after that. Who planted this sh*t in your brain that you are better alone?"

"Calm down! OMG! After being a mom you have turned into a dictator. " He said to calm her nerves.

"Try being sleepless for three days straight." Mishti replied with a smirk. Angad chuckled at her but continued, "I don't know what happened but when I told her to give Fateh a second chance and get back to her old life, she looked at me with such disgust and placed this fake engagement ring in my palm and left. That's it and she never tried to call me or message me. She totally stopped talking to me and if something related to academy comes she talks to my assistant Rajat. Can you believe it? I want to ask her why she had ring in her hand when I last spoke to her? " He leaned on to the table played with coaster and looked extremely helpless.

" You have only one way to know, go back to India meet her and just talk to her." Mishti replied with concern.

" She hates me now I guess. I don't think she is even willing to look at me. I might have not only spoiled my friendship but also suggested her to go revisit her worst possible nightmare by asking her to give her ex and his family a second chance." Angad sulked in the chair and looked at Mishti for some solution.

"Don't look at me liked that, your only way of making this right is to go and talk. She will be angry but as much as I have heard from you she seems to be a sane person unlike you. She will eventually forgive you for your stupidity." Mishti continued. " I am sorry that you lost Riya's custody I don't know what gave that old woman an upper hand but please talk to someone else this time, I have a friend of mine Rushitha, she will give you some advice regarding this"

"Thank you yaar." Angad said with a galore of thoughts and scenarios running in his mind to strike a conversation with Tejo when he meets her.

Two days later:

Tejo and Satti made dinner for the entire family served them all except Jasmine who returns home late these days. Tejo remained much calmer and speaks when it was necessary. She tried avoiding meeting people unnecessarily for time being. She went through an emotional turmoil which she shared only with Angad but when she heard him saying same thing that she should go back to Fateh was so humiliating. Her heart was further crushed when she recalled her father's words earlier that day. She was disgusted at the thought that she was only identified as love of Fateh does she have no personal achievements or dreams? The person she trusted the most in her most dreadful phase also thinks she should get back to Fateh. Tejo was going through some serious existential crisis all these months. She met Virks only during social gathering events and the academy related discussion. Her father kept her sane whenever she loses her cool at trivial things. Jasmine was no longer a problem to her thanks to Angad.

Jasmine hated her job, she wanted to rush to Canada as soon as possible but the internship and the rules set by the devil of her life Angad, turned each passing day into a battlefield. She never stayed late night even during exams but because of this intership she had to stay at the academy for such long hours. She returned home complaing about Rajat to Tejo. Tejo didn't reply and served her food and started reading her favourite book sitting next to her and waiting her to finish.

"Tujhe pata hai woh Angad aa raha hai two days mein academy check karne. I just hope ki woh Canada wala intership mujhe offer kare ab bas bahut hogaya mujhse iss Moga mein aur nahi Rukh sakti." She gulped down the roti and saag with water and rushed to her room as she got a call from Rajat to attend the meeting leaving Tejo with a new piece of information which left her suprised.

She barely slept that night thinking about the scenarios to avoid him and the Meeting. She came up with perfect solution to all this by acting sick at the academy tomorrow and not leaving house for a week. Eventhough if he pays visit she will totally be backed up by her family so no awkward silence or conversations. She slept around 3 a.m in the morning.

She was so late to the academy that she walked past a group of students who were having a good laugh. She rushed to her room took care of the accounts and organised in an order so Fateh doesn't require any further help during meeting. She chugged the tea in kullad which was placed infront of her on the table. It reminded of the tea she had earlier made by Angad when the intially met in Moga ,just the she heard a knock at the door.

"Hello! Tejorita" Angad entered the room with his charming smile and flowers with a big note of sorry written on it. When they looked at each other after two months, her heart skipped a beat so did his.

***To be continued***

P.S. Financial year coming to a close is kind of nightmare for us and we are working overtime due to ongoing Omicron cases. I was given an off tomorrow so updated it after a long time. I know a lot of us have moved on from this show but I have decided to complete the story. Hope you all enjoy the read :)

I just loved it…❤️

How I wished the show could have gone this way but alas.. No expectations from the hopeless show..

I am so glad despite your busy schedule you have taken time to write and complete the story..♥️

I have one request please update this beautful story on wattpad too if you can.. there are lots of readers who wants to read fiction about TejAng and Tejo moving on..

beautiful chapter Eliza...

ohhh Angad what mess u have created..I guess its problem with Virks and sandhu's they are awesome manipulators...amidst them even the sane ones behave as insane. First Tejo and then Angad

Loved it. i hope Angad is able to talk to her and clear the mess. Hopefully getting their friendship back on track

Originally posted by: dusk2dawn

I just loved it…❤️

How I wished the show could have gone this way but alas.. No expectations from the hopeless show..

I am so glad despite your busy schedule you have taken time to write and complete the story..♥️

I have one request please update this beautful story on wattpad too if you can.. there are lots of readers who wants to read fiction about TejAng and Tejo moving on..

Thank you🤗

On ur request I just posted the first chapter on wattpad.. :)

I don't think I can post url being a newbie so just search the title 😅

Originally posted by: Ashviniv

beautiful chapter Eliza...

ohhh Angad what mess u have created..I guess its problem with Virks and sandhu's they are awesome manipulators...amidst them even the sane ones behave as insane. First Tejo and then Angad

Loved it. i hope Angad is able to talk to her and clear the mess. Hopefully getting their friendship back on track

Thank you 🤗

Elder gen of Virks and Sandhus are so shallow and selfish, look at their decisions which created mess in their children's lives in the show, I am sure if the situation in this fic arises they would've reacted in same manner 😆

Originally posted by: ElizaDarcy

Thank you🤗

On ur request I just posted the first chapter on wattpad.. :)

I don't think I can post url being a newbie so just search the title 😅

Thank you so much.. ❤️🤗
yes ..I will check.

Chapter 7

The same day:

Tejo was utterly suprised when she saw him. She was unprepared for this meeting. Now that he is infront of her all that bottled up anger re-surfaced. Her wide eyed expression was instantly replaced with a stern look and with a hint of anger. She looked at the flowers he brought along, they are arranged exactly the way she likes with a sorry note. She decided to refuse both flowers and sorry from him.

"Tejoji main andar aa sakta hoon ya aap mujhe ghoor ghoor ke dekhne se hi aaj kaam chala loon?" Angad said sarcastically.

"Mujhe nahi pata tha ki aap aaj aane wale hai Mr.Maan, pls take a seat and please forgive me aapke flowers main accept nahi kar sakti," Tejo sounded hurt and Angad understood really well when she addressed him with his last name.

"Nahi nahi Tejoji flowers apke liye nahi hai," he said aloud and mumbled," I hope woh maan jaaye iss Maan ki maafi ko."

Tejo wondered about the girl he was talking about. He never mentioned meeting anyone in Shimla or Moga. It must be his friend or dear one she thought

"Aapke khaas dost hai kya? " Tejo was intrigued about this mysterious girl he was talking. She just wanted to refuse that bouquet out of anger but now that she knew it wasn't for her she felt a tinge of jealousy for the woman he is trying so hard to apologise.

"Bahut khaas hai woh mere liye bas uska gussa Kam hojaye." He leaned on to the table and looked into her eyes confusing her further. "What is he trying to imply? He never spoke about anyone else other than Riya" she thought to herself and assumed it was for Riya but Riya is a child and was not fond of flowers infact she was allergic to pollen.

"Riya kaisi hai?" Tejo enquired about the little kid. She called her grandmother several times to arrange a video call but the old woman kept refusing.

Angad missed Riya and the old lady denied to arrange a meeting for two days in a month and said it was impossible since Riya is in boarding school and rules don't oblige. He agreed on first month but the same answer for next month made him furious. She was trying every method to avoid his meeting and also answering his calls very minimally which infuriated him. She was not following orders of court. He needed help and Mishti, his friend recommended to take help of new lawyer who he has to meet later in the day.

Tejo observed the change in Angad's expression when she asked him, she was angry but never wanted him to be sad. If being selfish is her sister's core quality her's is to be selfless. His silence spoke a lot about his current state he looked sad, confused and there was something else which she couldn't put a finger on. She is still angry but she also considers him as her best friend.

"Bahut Miss kar rahe ho Riya ko?" Tejo asked him with concern putting aside all her anger. Her voice always had this soothing effect on him. He could only love her more for that.

"Hmm.. I am sorry Tejo ji, main kush toh nahi hoon bas ek fake smile lagakar mere employees ko dhoka de sakta hoon par apne aap ko nahi." He continued, " mere life ke two of the most important log ko promise kiya aur nibha nahi paya, I am pretty sure they both hate me now"

Tejo was suprised at Angad's words. "Two of the most important people in his life, ek toh Riya hai aur dusra kaun hai?" Her mind was hinting the other person is none other than her but she brushed away the thought about her being the possibility.

" Kiski baat kar rahe hai aap Angadji? Mujhe jaha tak pata hai ek Riya hai, Dusre jo bhi hai vunse baat kijiye aur problem sort out kijiye, I am sure woh aapko maaf karenge.". She said./

"Toh maaf kardijiye na Tejorita." He asked like a kid with those puppy eyes. But he under-estimated the sorrow Tejo was going through.

Tejo was locking up so much anger and frustration in her mind from past few months that she was so overwhelmed by sudden attention she was getting because of him. Tears rolled down her cheeks and her doe like eyes turned beet red.

"Mujhe pata tha, yeh flowers aur ye sab mere pasand ke hi hai. Who were you trying to fool? Main bacchi hoon flowers lekar bhool jaungi aur maaf bhi kardoongi." She said seriously to make sure he knows that she is still hurt. She wiped her tears and continued to vent out her anger. Surprisingly talkative Angad has this ability to completely keep himself quite at these type of situations.

Tejo continued saying, " How dare you to tell me to go and marry Fateh, when you have seen me go through such a heart break in Shimla? Tum apne aap ko dost kehkar wahi baat ki hai jo mere family mere saath karti hai.. ugghh Shaadi.." she tightened her grip on the coaster placed on the table in frustration and continued, "Shaadi Karlo Canada jao, Shaadi karlo ghar ki izzat bachalo, Shaadi karlo kyunki Fateh ab apna galti maan chuka hai?" She kept blabbering all the thoughts she had in her mind openly. He decided not to speak a word untill she allows him to.

" Tum.. itne baatein karte ho ek sorry nahi bol sakte? Pakke rishte nibhane ka promise karte ho aur ye sab bakwaas karte ho aur suddenly ye kehte ho ki tumhe London wapis jaana hai. Do you have any idea how difficult it was for me to say no to my family. Tab kahan the tum? " She still kept blabbering but one thing he liked is she kept addressing him 'tum' rather than 'aap or Mr Maan'. He liked it that way and unknowingly he smiled confusing a fuming Tejo... It outraged her.

She stopped her rant abruptly and left the room slamming the door shut throwing the coaster in her hand in the corner. He raised his brows in frustration and bowed down his head. " Tu toh Gaya kaam se... Bewakoof" He thought to himself

***

Jasmine entered academy fumbling with the files. She was clumsy at everything that day. She was shocked to hear Angad was in the office. She rushed to his cabin to show that she was a hard working intern.

Angad asked her to have a seat and verified the accounts and files she has been maintaining under guidance of his P.A. He was not impressed but was not disappointed either. She was just an average employee but if he doesn't support her now she will be back doing her crazy antics and Tejo will be in trouble because of her mistakes.

So he smiled at her and told her that she is doing good and suggested to improve her language and etiquette. She nodded and was crazy excited about her internship.

"Fateh dikh nahi raha hai? Where is he now?" Angad enquired Jasmine. Though they talked very less with each other he was concerned about his well being.

"Woh toh Chandigarh mein hai. He is training for nationals and coaching few kids. Baat toh bilkul nahi huyi jab se Shimla se aaye hai." Jasmine replied. She was least interested about every thing surrounding her. The only thing she wants is to fly Canada as soon as possible.

Jasmine started, "Toh main kal join kar sakti hoon woh Canada wala internship mein.." he spilled the water a little while drinking because of her excited tone. It was more or less like a screech.

"My friend Kismat Singh will visit the academy in a day or two so please wait. Don't be so excited woh mera jaisa cool or calm nahi hai. He is very serious. So pls behave." Angad replied.

A shiver ran down her spine when she heard his name. The name was familiar even though it was not a common name. She was lost in thoughts about this person who will be the examiner of her Kismat - going to Canada or not totally depends on him. But little did she know that her past was coming back to haunt her in a rather devilish way.

*****

The next day:

Tejo prepared her mind for today, she was stern on her decision to not talk to Angad. She was getting ready and while her mother was preparing delicious breakfast. There was no chance of anything going wrong untill she heard Dilraj having a hearty laugh in the front yard.

She ran downstairs in no time only to see Angad standing in the hallway with be a bag in his hand. She sighed and rolled her eyes when he looked at her and waved hand.

" Tejo ye dekh, Angad aaya hai!" Rupi said to Tejo while placing a hand on his shoulder, "Angad beta Shimla mein tumne hamara bahut khayal rakha aur ab humari baari aapko humare Ghar mein hi rukna chahiye." Rupi was elated to meet him and continued, " accha hua maine aapko dekh liya warna aap bina bataye chale jaate."

"Arre thand pao ji, pehle kuch chai toh peene dijiye Angad ko." Satti said with a smile and handed him cup of hot tea she made.

"Uncleji, I am sorry main sirf 7 din ke liye Moga aaya hoon, main yahan ek din ruk jaunga aapke ghar woh bhi aapke liye."

Tejo could not believe her fate. She walked past them and left to college thinking how she will have to put up with this man in her house even for a day. She was so confused about her over the top anger she is venting on him but not anyone else and weird part is he seems to be happy to receive. She wanted answers from him and decided for a very serious conversation in the Evening.

The college was closed since one of the board member died of cardiac arrest. She had to decide whether to go to academy, a place where she has to put up with her sister or her house, where she has to face Angad.

She decided going back to academy. Just when she reached academy Angad's Innova stopped beside her. " Tejoji please get in, Jasmine is unconscious" he pointed at Jasmine who was in the backseat.

"Babaji ye kya hogaya isse." Tejo hurried to the backseat and placed her sister's head on her lap. " What happened? Subah tak tho teekh hi thi." She asked Angad.

"Pata nahi Tejoji.. I made a visit to the academy with my friend Kismat, the moment she saw him woh behosh hogayi. I think she is stressed about internship " He said.

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At Sandhu House:

Both of them returned home with a fainted Jasmine. Jasmine was faking it totally. The guy Kismat Singh was the one she conned for a lot of money knowing that he was not guilty. Kismat Singh was young and rich businessman he loved his wife dispite knowing the truth that the lady cheated on him with his best friend. He loved her way too much but his wife Tara was only after money. She orchestrated this fake drama with the help of the divorce lawyer and framed him for having affair with other women & even called him an womanizer in the court and recieved a huge amount in alimony. Jasmine partied a lot that night when she received her payment without any remorse. So the moment she saw him she fainted so that he will not even have a chance to look at her properly.

Angad carried Jasmine to the hallway. He looked at Tejo who was worried for her sister. He was amazed at her ability to love despite being a victim of her sister's constant planning & plotting. But isn't this the quality which everyone where taking advantage. Her love and empathy has no limits.

Jasmine opened her eyes when she was sure that everyone bought her lie and acted that she needs rest and mounted upstairs & reached her room. Tejo followed her as she was worried about her sister.

Angad stayed in Dilraj and Navraj's room so he doesn't disturb anyone in the house. He worked till late in the afternoon and didn't have lunch.

Rupi entered the room with a plate of warm food prepared for Angad and placed it near him. The way he stood or something in his demeanor pointed he wanted to say something which Angad understood. Tejo brought a glass of lassi which her father forgot but stood by the door when she heard her father's words

"Beta shayad jo kuch bhi hua tum dono ki ye misunderstanding ki jad main hi hoon. Mujhe laga aap mere Tejo se pyaar karte hai aur shaadi karna chahte hai." Rupi was interrupted by a shocked Angad. His cheeks turned red while entire face turned pale as if he was caught red-handed but he was also confused at Rupi's assumption that he would propose Tejo when she isn't ready.

" Pyaar tho Mai bahut karta hoon Tejoji se... Uncle ji unki divorce hoke 2-3 months huyi hai. Why would I say that I want to marry her?" Angad replied.

Both father and daughter were suprised. Rupi's happiness and Tejo's confusion had no bounds. Tejo wanted to hear everything from his side not like this. she was eavesdropping she didn't feel bad about it as the discussion was about her.

"Uncle I think aap ye shaadi ka jaap chor dijiye. Tejoji ko bahut time lagega to recover from the trauma. Unke dou marriages fail ho chuke hai which she did out of family pressure. Maine toh galti kardi hai ye topic dohra kar Shimla mein virk uncle ke baaton mein aakar." He said sincerely and Rupi understood what he was trying to say. Tejo realised where that sudden go marry Fateh came from him that day.

Tejo knocked the door as if she had just entered the room and placed the glass on the table near the door and left the room without looking at both of them to avoid any question. She quickly went to her room and wrapped herself in the comforter and buried her face in the pillow.

Tejo was moved by Angad's words. He does understand her better than anyone else right now in her family. That was why she missed him so much. She understood that whatever he did was to keep his promise given to her papaji.

Her mind has yet to settle on the new information she just heard from the man himself. He loves her so much that he asked her to marry Fateh expecting her happiness lies in that marriage. He loves her so much that he gave up all his precious time just to be with her when she was absolutely broken after Fateh's marriage. He loved her so much that he never mentioned about fake engagement which was technically a real engagement in the court for Riya's custody. He loved her so much that he wanted Jasmine to become a better person so that she will never cause problem for her. She realised that all this while he was loving her dearly and never confessed to her even when she was single. Why did he remain silent all this months..

*****

In the evening:

Everyone gathered at the hall and were having a good tea time. Dilraaj was showing his new dance moves and her grandmother was narrating stories of her times. Tejo sat exactly opposite to him and could not stop looking at him when he was laughing at silly things her family was sharing with him. She heard him saying he loved her family and remembered the days of their engagement when he was being pampered as soon to be son-in-law. She liked the fact that he respected her choice and never burdened her for his selfish reasons unlike other people in her life.

Earlier in the day Tejo wanted to have a conversation with him but now she was fine with whatever she heard. She was not ready to face Angad with all this new information, she wasn't shy but she was so unsure about how she will react to his answers as there are high chances to ruin whatever relation they had. Also she doesn't know what she considers him now after knowing that he loves her this much. She likes him but doesn't know about love part, she has no feelings for him or anyone else at the moment.

Atleast that's what she thought untill she saw a woman entering her house with a file in one hand and mobile in the other, she was clad in a saree and her long hair was left open framing her beautiful face. She smiled at Angad he smiled back at her. He walked upto her to receive, she hugged him sideways and sat beside him.

**** To be continued ****

PS. I am extremely sorry for late update. I almost forgot to update it here. I know a lot of us ran away but I think I must complete this one..

Chapter - 8

Woman introduced herself as Rushitha, lawyer hired for Riya's custody. Angad told how she resolved issues in PIL cases recently. She is considered junior due to her experience in the field but she is also one of the highly qualified lawyer in or around Moga.

Tejo was confused at her own feelings. Ever since the woman entered the house.. Angad didn't even bother to take a sip of tea placed infront of him. He was going on and on about her accomplishments.

He was talking but she was unable to focus. All she could see was Angad being so comfortable around a woman who he met couple of days ago. He did behave like this whenever he is impressed beyond expectations. She always like his childlike enthusiasm but not today.

Tejo starting chewing her bottom lip in frustration and left the hall in confusion. She entered kitchen and started making noodles,her guilty food. He behaved in a similar way when he first met her in his office. She remembered the first time she met him. Her emotions were all over the the place due to divorce hearings. When he appreciated her work and sealed the deal she found new confidence. She believed in her capabilities and was excited to make academy a better place.

Only thought that remained her brain was.. " What if Angad didn't check the mail and rejected the deal. How different things would have been?" She was lost in thoughts while stirring the raw noodles in boiling water aimlessly.

Angad didn't understand why Tejo left the hall suddenly, he wanted to introduce his new lawyer to her personally. He finally felt that he might have advantage in Riya's custody with new findings presented by his new lawyer. He wanted to share everything with Tejo but she was no where to be seen. Unlike the last time he wanted to invite her during the proceedings. He never said it to her but just her presence calms his nerves.

Jasmine was lost in her world. All her excitement vanished into thin air when she saw Kismat sitting beside Angad in the morning. She still couldn't forget the day she fooled him without having an ounce of guilt. He looked innocent actually naive. He helped her reach home safely thinking she was drunk and when he was dropping her off she hugged him and kissed him on cheek. The photographer clicked the pictures and submitted them to the lawyer . She joined hands with criminals to earn money in illegal way. She forgot that such activities always have consequences.

Angad got a call from his friend, Kismat and he informed everyone in the hall that, Jasmine is one among the two who is selected for internship. " Aur Jasmine tumhare liye aur bhi accha news hai ki you are going to Canada in a month or two congratulations!!!" Angad said suprising everyone in the hall.

Sandhu family was elated to hear about their daughter's accomplishment. They never expected Jasmine could achieve something like this. Especially Rupi who has low to zero expectations from his younger daughter was overwhelming. Jasmine didn't know how to react to this news.. She was anything but happy. She was still hopeful that he didn't recognise her.

At the kitchen:

"Arey Tejo puttar Jassu.. humari Jassu Cannede Jaa Rahi hai. Mujhe toh Vishwas hi nahi ho raha." Satti sounded happy and continued, "Angad nai Jassu ko bahut help ki hai badal ne mein."

Tejo nodded and added the spice mix to the noodles she was making. Satti started searching for containers.

"Koi Jaa Raha hai kya mummy.. kyun pack kar rahi ho?" Tejo enquired.

"Haa Angad aur uski dost Jaa rahe hai. Bahut acchi hai na woh.. Sundar aur susheel. Mujhe toh soni lagi kudi aur vun dono ki jodi bhi. " Satti was saying with a huge smile on her face."Mummy aapko pata bhi nahi phir bhi boli Jaa Rahi ho.." Tejo tried to stop her mother.

"Rab di meher rahe uss ladke par aur khoob saari khushiyan mile, aur mujhe ye lag raha hai ki Angad pasand karta hai usse. " Satti continued while packing Angad's favourite parathas.

Tejo left the noodles on stove and stormed into her room. She was angry and frustrated at this new person. She covered herself in the comforter. She had no idea why tears welled up in her eyes. Is it because her mom acknowledged the new woman as suitable partner for Angad or is it because Angad was in all praises for the woman. To add to her fury both things she heard were true. She knew he loves her but she is not the only woman left on earth. Why would he wait for her? she has no right to keep him at hands distance and expect him to love her always. She knows he or anyone will eventually move on if feelings are not reciprocated.

Just then strong smell of noodles hit her nose before she could hear the knock on door. The footsteps sounded like Angad's and it was Angad indeed. Tejo wiped her tears. In that process she made a mess of her hair. Angad waited for response but Tejo acted asleep and didn't move.

She could hear footsteps approaching her and her heart raced twice as fast as it did earlier. He placed the bowl on the bedside table and stood for a moment. He stretched his hand to tuck the hair she ruffled while wiping her tears but stopped himself. He has no right to do it. So he admired her beautiful face lit by the moon light. She looked nothing less than an angel.

Her heart sank when he started to leave without speaking to her. She wanted to hear from him. She turned herself around and sat on bed. " Thanks for the noodles and for helping Jassu to achieve her dreams" she continued, " good luck with the case" thinking he no longer requires her support. He wished she looked at him for once. He didn't want to drag her into this but he needs her support.

" Thank you Tejoji.." Angad started to leave the room. But the moment he observed her eyes red and swollen his steps came to a halt. He couldn't leave her alone like that. He called his PA, Rajat to come to house and drop Rushitha at her hostel.

Tejo was taken aback by his actions. She just sat on bed without speaking and he sat on the chair beside her bed and looked at her silently waiting for her to speak. He was concerned as well as angry. "Why is she doing this to herself?" He thought to himself.

" Why are you crying? Aap ki problem kya hai Tejorita.." Angad asked

"I don't know.. " she started controlling her tears and let out a sob, " I feel nothing these days.. it's like I am depressed for nothing." She leaned on to the bed rest and looked out of the window. He was scared for her she reminded him his days of trauma.

" Why are you doing this to yourself? Agar aapka problem Mai hoon then I will leave Moga. I know you hate me for valid reason." he said and walked towards the window and stood opposite to her.

" No you are not the reason". She said and wiped her tears. " You were leaving.. why did you stay?" She asked him.

" I can't see you cry.. I can't see anyone cry. " He said instantly. "Pushpaa I hate tears.." He acted exactly the way Rajesh Khanna did in the movie.

She broke into laughter when he did it. He felt happy to see her laugh after a long time. He wanted to tell her that he loves her but he wasn't ready to face the rejection which was obvious looking at her emotional status. What if she ask him to stay away from her and he will not only lose her but also the love her family is showering on him.

"Maine Riya ki custody ke liye phirse notice bheja hai uski gabbar nani ko." He looked at her. " Rushitha found few witnesses who are claiming Riya's maternal uncle is doing shady things in the academy he own." Angad said gripping the window panel and continued, "If he is proven guilty, I will have upperhand stating the family has involved in illegal ways to earn money. Mujhe Riya ki custody Milne ke chances badd rahe hai."

Tejo felt so happy for him. He didn't have a chance to meetet his neice for months now. " Kal milne Jaa rahe ho Riya se?" She asked. He nodded in yes.

She could read it in his face that he was anxious, he needs someone to support him in that emotional moment, she can't leave him alone knowing how sensitive he is with respect to Riya. "Kal Mai bhi aana chahti hoon tumhare saath." She said and he smiled instantly.

He took the scooter keys and told her that it's important that he should leave because of a meeting he scheduled. She wanted him to stay but realising that he doesn't compromise with work she nodded in yes to leave. She stood by the window and waved him a good bye. She knew if something that could divert his overthinking brain is his work.

The next day.

Angad and Tejo reached the court hearing. She could see he was tensed. He was sweating profusely in winter which was so uncommon. He didn't blabber much and cracked his weird jokes in the journey. He asked her to drive the car. She never saw him that anxious, the last hearing in shimla he asked her not to come along.

They reached the court in shimla. Riya's Nani also reached the court just then. The duo saw Riya coming out of the car. Angad's heart broke into pieces when he saw Riya sad. He could do anything to make her happy. She didn't look towards him and followed her Nani. Tejo could see how affected he was by Riya's ignorance.

Rushitha called them in as the hearing starts in few minutes. Nani's lawyer said the same thing he prepared last time. He was so into himself and boasted about the family and the charity work they do. He also ridiculed Angad's trauma and called him mentally unstable.

Rushitha was calm all along. She waited for her chance and rolled her eyes hearing his words. When it was Rushitha's turn. She first cleared few things in the court room.

" My client, Mr. Angad Maan, chairman of Leo industries is not mentally unstable or ill. He battled his trauma and came out as clear winner. Leo Industries is running successfully and they are also investing in other charitable works." She continued, " the charity works done by Ms. Geetanjali Devi is very notorious. They invested a lot of money in sports and other events which has come to my notice which are not acceptable. My lord, if you please permit me to introduce a staff member of the academy run by the family."

Tejo was impressed at her confidence. She did her work beforehand and was so clear in her choice of words. She could see Angad's anxiety toning down. He held his palm in hers assuring he is going to win this time.

H'ble judge accepted the plea and asked Rushitha to produce the person in the court.

Rushitha called the person, " I request Mr.Fateh Singh Virk to come to the witness stand."

While Tejo and Angad looked eachother with same amount of suprise and happiness. Fateh entered the stand and smiled at duo expressing everything is going to be fine this time.

****** To be continued ******

You are continuing this

I didn't expected it

Will read it soon

Originally posted by: Marathi_Mulgi

You are continuing this

I didn't expected it

Will read it soon

Hi MM.. Happy Ugadi🤗

I decided to complete... I have a problem with incomplete things.. I just can't keep calm untill I finish this. Then I will vanish into thin air😆

Read it only if you are ok with it because the makers horribly destroyed TejAng .. a lot of us have lost interest in show so not tagging anyone.