NeiVika SS-Sun Jaa Dil ki daastaan....

Okay...so I have said how much I love Indian cinema & it's musical element..So I have tried something..It is experimental..and it is my tribute to Indian cinema for giving me so many amazing experiences... & Joy through its songs.

So I had written it as a complete story but Saumya says that I should continue it ...so I will do that...& I sometimes feel like I can conquer the world with the way she encourages me...

& Pete I am really nervous about one part but you will have to correct me if I have messed up anywhere.

If you have not heard anysong then go & watch it, you will know why I used it at that point...

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Here Mahajans are based in Chennai...

Part 1

Neil woke up.He brushed his teeth but he couldn't even do that peacefully. Every toothpaste bubble in the sink is a tiny universe & his own reflection looked back at him from each of them..It's his loved one's face that he saw there,not his own.

When he cooked,the sizzling onions in the pan screamed her name. The heat from the stove was her touch, the steam was her fading presence in his life.Even the flipping of an omelette became a grand battle between acceptance & denial,the pan his weapon & the kitchen his battlefield...

He was standing there like a zombie,every breath of his heart,an epitaph to a love story that ended even before it could begin..

He was finding it difficult to breath.. suddenly his phone rang...

"YUVIKA",it showed.

Was he ready to hear her voice at that moment? But he couldn't stop himself either.After contemplating a lot he received it.

"Hello"

"Neil, Kahan ho tum? Kya kar rahe ho? Itni der kyon Laga Dia?"

Yuvika's non-stop rant caused a brief smile on his face..

"Main yahin tha, YUVIKA batao..", said Neil coming back to his senses.

"Kya bataun Neil, bada Ajeeb sa feel ho Raha hai.Pata nahin yeh excitement hai ya kuch aur..but jab se engagement ki baat final hui hai bada weired feel ho Raha hai.."

"Hmm", said Neil not knowing what else to say.

"Accha suno,Mai chahti thi khud ghar ake tumhe & Vidur uncle Ko invite karoon.But you know what a hard taskmaster DHANRAJ tauji is! He is not letting me relax even on the day of my engagement..",said YUVIKA.

"But it is for your betterment only na! YUVIKA ,As much as I know about Mr. Dhanraj Mahajan I can tell one thing that you can learn a lot from him"

"Yeah I know! But leave it.Look tum pahunch jana engagement pe..Vidur uncle ke saath.I am gonna call Vidur uncle ..."

"Main nahin aaunga...",said Neil cutting off her in the middle.

"Kya? Kya kaha? Neil kuch hua kya? Koi galti ho gayi mujhse? Dekho agar kuch hua hai toh I am sorry but Aisa mat bolo"

"Arre nahin, kuch nahin Kiya tumne.Bas Mera Mann nahin kar Raha ...."

"Neil tum yahan mere ekk laute dost ho...agar tum aisi baat karoge toh kaise hoga..Dekho agar tum nahin aye toh main engagement nahin karungi.."

"Accha...sachme nahin karogi,"said Neil in a low voice..

"Hmm..? Kya kaha? Neil tum aa rahe ho ya nahin", asked YUVIKA now sounding irritated.

"Accha...accha..main aa raha Hun,but office se aakar jaunga.Shayad late ho jaun..Abb khush..!"

"Hmm...pura..I am waiting for you.Zaroor ana,see you tonight.Bye."

"Okay,Bye" & Neil cut the call.

He immediately released a deep breath that he didn't know he was holding. He kept touching his hair & started tapping his feet on the ground.He closed his eyes & decided to mask his hurt with a smile.

"Dost!Dost?" He started laughing & continued chopping the vegetables.

"Dil bechara friendzone ka maara. Koi toh batade kya Karun... Koi batade kya Karun...

Dil bechara friendzone ka maara"

Vidur came quietly into the kitchen,kept his hand on his shoulder.

"Betu",he said with a lot of affection & concern.

"Ji Papa", answered Neil trying to sound as Normal as possible.

"Woh YUVIKA ne mujhe call Kiya tha .usne kaha ki usne tumhe call Kiya aur..."

"Aur mujhe engagement ke liye invite Kiya hai & main Jaa raha hoon..", said Neil firmly.

"Beta...Are you sure,koi zaroorat nahin hain, main adjust kar lunga.."

"Kaise karenge? Kya bolenge? Jhoot hi kahenge,Aur kyon?",after a pause & deep breath he continued...

"Papa, Haan main YUVIKA se pyar karta hoon,bohot pyar karta hoon..par yeh meri problem hai... YUVIKA ki galti nahin hain, I am his one & only friend here..Pyar shayad ekk tarfa tha but Dosti dono taraf se hai.Mujhe wahan hona chahiye..She deserves that."Neil looked at Vidur.

Vidur didn't say anything. He just came forward & hugged his son.Neil closed his eyes & let that one drop of tear ,lurking inside his eyes , flow & he immediately wiped it & broke the hug.

"Beta,tum sure ho? Dekhna asan nahin hoga?",Vidur said with a lot of concern.

"Pata hai,Papa. Shayad nahin dekh paunga.But mujhe dekhna padega,aur shayad yahi sahi ho mere liye'

Vidur nodded his head,kept his hand on Neil's head & went away.

"Chalo...Neil Bharadwaj,Papa Ko bade bade bhasan toh de diye...Abb brace yourself for tonight"

Part 2

After noon, Mahajan house

YUVIKA was sitting in her room with piles of clothes & jewelleries,not knowing what to wear. She was confused,not just regarding her look but regarding her emotions too .

She was not happy,she could not understand why? She was dying to talk to Neil but about what? She herself didn't know.

Ever since her last conversation with Neil,she was not being able to think properly,she could sense the pain in his voice & it was tormenting her as well.

She was missing him a lot & she didn't know why? She was in turmoil..

Suddenly her trance was broken by Isha.

"Dii,kya Dii,aap abhi bhi soch Rahi hai,apko nahin lagta ki you are a bit late..?"

"Matlab?"

"Aaj aap ki sagai hai,Dii aap abhi bhi Kartik Ko leke sure nahin ho..Jab aap Ko Khushi se nachna chahiye tha, tab aap abhi bhi soch rahi ho. Aap ki marzi kya hai Dii?"

"Isha..main Kartik se sagai apni marzi se hi kar Rahi hoon"

"Accha?Kyon?"

YUVIKA was a bit startled."Woh Kartik Accha Insaan hai,sabki kitni care karta hai,Papa Ko bhi pasand tha..I like him"

"Kya? Like? Like toh aap Buzo Ko bhi Karti ho!"

"Isha!!Yeh kya nonsense example hai?"

"Accha accha...but Dii Like toh main apni FB friends Ko bhi Karti hoon.Aap ek aise Insaan se shaadi karne Jaa rahi ho jisse aap sirf like karte ho?"

"Tu kya keh rahi hai... directly bol na", said YUVIKA now irritated..

"Thik hai directly bolti Hun.Aap Kartik se pyar nahin Karti,aap ke dil aur dimag mein koi aur hai"

"Isha,dekh Aisa kuch nahin hai,mein aur Neil sirf bohot acche dost hai,he is a really special friend to me'

Isha kept her hand on Yuvika's shoulder & smiled...

"Dii, Maine Neil ka Naam bhi nahin Liya..Aap confused ho. Please confusion Ko dur karo.Sit quietly & reflect.Pagalpan mat karo.Main Jaa rahi hoon tayaar hone.Bye"

She kissed Yuvika's cheeks & went away.

YUVIKA was sitting there lost in her own thoughts.

"Yeh kya kehke gayi yeh.Kya sach mein main Neil se..Nahin yeh pagal ladki mujhe bhi pagal karegi.Aaj meri engagement hai,Kartik ke saath.So Yuvika get ready."

She got up & started preparation.

She wore a beautiful blue kanjivaram saree that Db had gifted her & matching jewellery.

Bhumi got in, saw YUVIKA & got emotional. She went up to her & put a kaala teeka on her.

"YUVIKA beta, tu itni badi kab ho gayi? Aaj Prem hote toh tujhe bas niharte rehte...tu itni khoobsurat lag rahi hai"

Yuvika got emotional.

"Beta, tu khush hai na?"

YUVIKA didn't reply anything.

"YUVIKA bolo na...tum..."

"Bhumi", Dadababu called her..

"Mummy aap jaiye, main aa rahi hun."Bhumi went away.

"Main kyon 'haan' nahin bol payi.Yeh kya ho raha hai mujhe? Kya mein sachme khush nahin hoon?", thought YUVIKA.

Part3

Evening.Everyone was gathered inside Mahajan mansion. Illuminating lights, beautiful decoration & each guest had put in their best efforts to look the best.It was a Mahajan party afterall.

Everyone was so concerned with their 'status' amongst the other guests & it really became a bunch of douche bags being phony to eachother.

But Db was genuinely happy & emotional.He remembered Prem.

"Prem,aaj tumhari putri ki sagai ho rahi hai tumhare man pasand Patra ke saath,asha Karti hoon ki tum prassana hoge"

Other Mahajans were also there,some happy,some not so happy & some didn't care.

YUVIKA was standing there at the centre stage, with Kartik,but her eyes were constantly on the main door looking for someone.She was getting restless.

"Beta, YUVIKA,chalo angoothi pehenaneki rasam suru kare..",said Db.

"Db,thoda time aur ruk jaiye please!",said YUVIKA.

"Yuvi, kyon? Almost every one has come,right?",asked Kartik.

"Naa..Kartik,woh toh aya hi nahin jo Dii ke liye most important hai...", said Isha before YUVIKA could reply anything.

Bhumi was observing everything quietly.All were curious & Hey...there came Bharadwaj father-son duo.

The moment they entered YUVIKA just ran towards them.

"Vidur uncle, Namaste",she touched his feet.

Then she immediately held Neil's hand.

"Why are you so late?Chodo..I am glad you came..If you had not come then I don't know how I would have done it.I was waiting for you..."

Neil didn't register a single word.He was just looking at her. How beautiful was she looking! Exactly like an epitome of elegance & grace! His eyes fell on her earrings,the same earrings that he had brought to give her but didn't give as he thought it would be too cheap for a Mahajan to wear & he just left it there. He was lost in her beauty!

YUVIKA was talking non stop & Neil was just admiring her & their moment broke by a laud voice..

"Yuvi"...shouted Kartik.

Both of them looked around & everyone was looking at them.It was awkward..

Kartik came to them.

"Hii,Neil!",he said.

"Hii"

"Well, Yuvi if you were waiting for them then I think now we should go & do the ring exchange.."

"Yeah!",said YUVIKA with a serious expression & went away from Neil with Kartik

Neil kept looking at her. They exchanged the rings.Kartik was smiling ear to ear but Yuvika..she was just looking at one person..Neil who was looking at her with eyes filled with so many emotions! It had so much pain & YUVIKA was not liking that look,she wanted to talk to him..But how!

Both Kartik & YUVIKA touched elder's feet & took their blessings....Bhumi was only observing YUVIKA & NEIL...

Part 4

"Now let's celebrate the moment with some songs & dance," said Arjun.

"One second Arjun bhaiya,"said Miraya,"we have Neil with us.He is such a great singer with such a soulful voice.Usne mujhe bohot gane sunaye hai.He should sing something"

"Really?",asked Arjun looking at Neil who was shocked at this sudden request.

"Yes,you know Neil plays piano & guitar so beautifully & he used to beat DJ bhaiya always", said Miraya.

DJ was looking at her with so much anger & irritation, but Miraya was in no mood to stop.

"No..no! Miraya I don't want..."

"Neil, please,I want to listen to your voice," said Bhumi.

"Aunty,you don't need to say 'please'.Okay I will," nodded Neil.He could not deny Bhumi.

"Okay, fantastic! Diamond!! Please bring DJ bhai's piano set," ordered Miraya.

DJ & Gargi were standing there helplessly & Diamond brought it & placed it before Neil.

Neil sat there.Closed his eyes,all the memories he had made with YUVIKA in Rishikesh trekking trip & in Delhi just flashed before his eyes...

(This is the reason why I have based Mahajans in Chennai, I couldn't think of anyother song that fits them, directly go through the translation that is in blue)

His beautiful fingers kissed those piano chords..

"Hmm hmm hmm hmm (2) la la la la la la," came out his beautiful voice.

"Venmegam pennaga uruvaanatho

Inneram ennai paarthu vilaiyaadutho,

Unnale pala gynaabagham,

En munnae vanthaaduthe

Oru nenjam thindaduthe"

Translate:[Have the beautiful clouds condensed into a girl?

Always playing with my heart!

You bring back many memories to the fore

They are all dancing in my mind

& my heart goes restless!]

Then he opened his eyes & locked at YUVIKA,who was talking to Dada Babu.

"Vaarthai oru vaarthai sonnal enna

Paarvai oru paarvai paarthal enna

Unnale pala gynaabagham

En munnae vanthaaduthe

Oru nenjam thindaduthe"

[Why don't you speak a word?

Why don't you give a single glance

You bring back many memories to the fore

They are all dancing in my mind

& my heart goes restless]

Arjun & Isha dragged Bhumi to the dance floor,she started dancing.Yuvika was so overwhelmed,Bhumi came & hugged YUVIKA & took her along, YUVIKA started dancing...like a peacock spreading her wings..she was grace,she was poetry in motion & she was emotion.

Neil got up from his place, started walking towards her, stopped few feet away & just kept looking at her with love.

"Manjal veyil nee minnal Oli nee,

Unnai kandavarai Kann kalanga nirka vaikkum thee,

Pennae yennadi unmai solladi,

Oru punnagiyil penninamae kopa pattathennadi"

[You're alluring twilight, you're lightening

A fire that leaves anyone coming into contact with you in tears.

Oh damsel, tell me the truth,

Your smile makes other women jealous]

Isha pushed Neil towards YUVIKA,he dashed on her with so much force that YUVIKA lost her balance & was about to fall.Neil held her from the back & gradually slided his hand towards her waist.Their eyes met & they were lost.

"Devathai vaalvathu veedu illai koyil

Kadavulin kaal thadam paarkiren

Ondra irenda un azhagai paada"

[This angel reside in a temple,not in a house

I can see the footprints of Godess,

Dearth of words to praise your beauty]

Kartik came there,took YUVIKA from his hold with an awkward smile & held her shoulder.

"Thanks Neil,tumne meri Yuvi Ko girne se bacha Liya"

Neil nodded his head with a smile, looked at YUVIKA, started moving back,a drop of tear fell from his eyes.

" Kan moodi oru Oram naan saagiren

Kanneeril annabdham naan kaangiren,

Unnale pala gynaabagham

En munnae vanthaaduthe

Oru nenjum thindaduthe"

[I am just sliding aside closing my eyes

I am experiencing joy in tears,

You bring back so many memories to the fore

They are all dancing in my mind

& my heart goes restless]

He kept moving back, looking at YUVIKA,two more drops fell from his eyes.

YUVIKA was also looking at him,she wanted to run towards him but couldn't.

Neil felt a hand on his shoulder & it was his father.He quickly wiped his eyes & looked at him.

"Betu! Tum theek ho?"

"Papa,mujhe ghar Jana chahiye"

"Haan beta,chalo main tumhe chod ke ata hoon"

Neil looked at YUVIKA one last time & left.

YUVIKA was looking at him as well & was restless.Bhumi was standing there looking at both of them.

Part 5

Vidur left Neil at Bharadwaj house & came back to Mahajan house.

Bhumi was waiting for him at the door.

"Neil ghar chala Gaya?..."

"Hnn he was not feeling well"

"Waise bohot accha gaata hai"

" Hnn Bhumi, pata hai Sangeet hi uska Sabse bada companion raha hai,uske maa ke jaane ke baad music ne hi uske life ka woh gap fill Kiya jo main nahin kar paya.Apna sara dukh, khushi,Dard woh isi ke jariye express karta hai"

"Vidur bhaisaab, kya Neil ke dil mein YUVIKA ke liye..."

"Nahin nahin Bhumi,Aisa kuch nahin hai"

"Bhai Saab, mein as a Mahajan Bahu nahin apke dost hone ke naate puch Rahi Hun...Neil bohot pyar karta hai na YUVIKA se?"

"Hnn Bhumi,pata nahin...bachpan se lekar aaj tak use sirf dard,takleef & loneliness hi Mila hai. Aaj uski Sabse badi khusi uske ankhon ke saamne barbaad ho rahi hai,I am still helpless..."

Bhumi kept her hand on his shoulder.

"Bhai Saab,Aisa mat sochiye. Bhabi ke Jane ke Baad akele ekk bache ki parwarish asan nahin raha hoga. Aaj jab Neil Ko dekhti hoon I can see a very competent,smart, intelligent, well-behaved,sorted gentleman who is very very emotionally rich. You have done a good job".

"Bhumi, I don't know how much credit I deserve but Neil mera guroor hai & I know woh thik ho jayega."

"Woh toh thik ho jayega,par mujhe YUVIKA ki chinta hai.On such a big day mujhe uske face pe Khushi nahin kisi Ko khone ka Darr aur Dard dikh Raha hai.Yuvika meri beti hai,Neil bhi mere bete jaisa hai.Mujhe bas mere dono bete khush chahiye."

"Sahi kaha Bhumi,main bhi chahti hun in dono ke liye sahi hai wohi ho & dono khush rahe"

"Waise ham aapko apni family toh Bolte hai but jab aapko aur Neil Ko hamari Sabse zyada zaroorat thi tab toh ham the hi nahin Maaf kar dijiye hame"

She folded her hands & Vidur immediately stopped her.

"Naa...Bhumi waise toh mein bhi kuch nahin kar paya tha tum logon ke liye, sorry toh mujhe bhi bolna chahiye but chodo purani baatein. Bas abb Neil & YUVIKA khush rahe.."

"Hmm",nodded Bhumi.

Party was over.Every guest went back to their house.

YUVIKA immediately ran to BHARADWAJ house & rang the bell.Vidur opened the door.

"Vidur uncle,mujhe Neil se milna hai"

"Beta YUVIKA,he is not feeling well"

"Kya hua uncle usse? Main thodi der milke chali jaungi"

"YUVIKA samjho..jao apni family ke saath raho"

"Papa",Neil said from behind,"Ane dijiye use"

Vidur let her in.

"Neil, I need to talk to you.Tumhare room mein chale?.."Neil nodded & both of them got into his room.

"Bolo YUVIKA..Kya baat hai? Tum yahan kyon ho?"

"Neil tum theek ho? Are you feeling better?"

"That is sweet of you.Yes, I am feeling better.Now you may go.!"

"Neil,woh mujhe kuch aur puchna tha tumhe"

Neil remained silent & looked at her intently

"Neil,kya tumhare Dil mein mere liye feelings hai? Aaj party mein I saw it in your eyes.Do you love me? "asked YUVIKA.

Neil smiled.

"Pakki Mahajan ho tum.Sare galat kaam mujhse hi karwane hai.Thik hai,Haan yes I love you.Main pyar karta hoon tumse.But matter woh nahin hai, matter yeh hai ki tum kya chahti ho,tum kyon ho yahan? Tumne mera haal puch Liya,phir kyon nahin gayi tum,kyon mujhse woh sawal Kiya? Kyon meri bakwas Sun rahe ho Abhi?"

YUVIKA was caught off-guard.

"Woh Neil woh. "

"Kya YUVIKA..aaj sagai thi tumhari,tum khush kyon nahin ho?Iss waqt tumhe Kartik ke saath hona chahiye tha! But tumhe uske feelings se zyada meri feelings ki chinta hai kyon?"

"Neil main kya bolun mujhe samajh nahin aa Raha"

Neil calmed down.

"YUVIKA abb tumhe samajhna hoga.Kuon ki now we can't afford this confusion.Dekho jaldbaazi mat karo..socho.Main 5 days ke business trip pe Jaa Raha hoon.Aaj Monday hai,main kal subah jakar Saturday Ko return karunga.10pm Saturday Ko fountain ke paas I will wait for you.Agar tum ayi toh main samjhunga ke tum bhi mujhse utna hi pyar karte ho..but agar nahin ayi toh aaj ki party ke Baad I don't think I can be just friend with you."

YUVIKA got overwhelmed.She couldn't stand there anymore. She ran away from BHARADWAJ house. Vidur entered into his room & patted his cheeks & left.

Neil closed his eyes & took a deep breath.

Next morning Neil left for Vizag.

Part 6

YUVIKA was sitting in her room.She was confused & feeling lonely. She had been trying to contact Neil since the last 3 days but he was not picking up her call.

She was missing him,his presence,his voice,his sense of humour,his smile & the calmness he brings in her life.

YUVIKA started crying.Bhumi was passing by her room.She immediately rushed in & sat beside her.

"YUVIKA tum ro rahi ho,kyon?Kya hua beta! Batao mujhe!"

"Mummy, mujhe kuch samajh nahin aa Raha,main itni confused Hun..Apne uss din pucha tha main khush hoon ki nahi...Nahin main khush nahin Hun,par kyon nahin hoon", said YUVIKA sobbing,"Help me Mama"

"Beta tum janti ho duniya mein bohot log hote hai jiske saath hume accha lagta hai,but shaadi uske saath karni chahiye,jiske bina tum na reh pao..chalo close your eyes aur socho kaun hai woh jiske bina tum nahin reh Sakti"

She closed her eyes.Yuvika saw only one face i.e Neil.

"Kya?Tune Kartik Ko nahin dekha,hain na? I know tune kise dekha.Toh tu Kartik se kyon shadi kar rahi hai'

"But maa.. Kartik mujhse bohot pyar karta hai,usne apni Jaan pe khel kar meri Jaan bachayi hai"

"Tu iss liye Kartik se shadi kar rahi hai?"

Bhumi got up, went to her cup-board,brought out a jacket & gave it to her.

"Maa...yeh jacket.."

"Neil ki hai,yeh mere paas kaise ayi? Kyon ki uss din aag se tujhe Neil ne bachaya tha apni Jaan pe khelkar, mujhe uss din samajh mein aa gaya tha ki Neil tujhse bohot pyar karta hai," said Bhumi.

"Toh apne mujhe bataya kyon nahin?,"asked a Shocked YUVIKA.

"Kyon ki tab mein nahin janti thi ki tu bhi...mujhe laga ki koi fayda nahin hai batane ka but aaj main bol rahi hoon,tujhe usse zyada pyar koi nahin kar Sakta."& Bhumi left.

Yuvika was left there with the jacket.

She picked up her phone & started calling him.But he didn't pick up.

"Neil phone uthao! I need you...Neil.Kahan chale gaye tum? Why are you not picking up my call?," said Yuvika with a heavy voice.

Vizag

Neil holding his phone.

"Yuvika, I know tum mujhse baat karna chahti ho...but abhi nahin...Tum confused ho.But iska solution tumhe khud dhundna hoga.I won't confuse you more with my presence. You need space & I will give you that.Bas abb aur 2 days.Yuvika I promise agar tum aaogi mujhse milne toh fir main tumhe kabhi akela nahin chodunga.."

Neil looked at his mom's photo & got emotional.

"Maa..main thik kar raha hoon na? Yeh chance main YUVIKA Ko nahin khud Ko dia hai.Woh Mera pehla pyar hai aur meri Sabse badi khusi.Apni Khushi pe mera bhi haq hai na maa!"

Mahajan house

Yuvika was calling Neil again & again.

"Neil,I miss you",she closed her eyes & felt a warmth around her shoulder,she opened her eyes & found the same jacket around her.Then she looked looked back & saw Neil who was standing there wrapping the jacket around her.Then he wrapped his arms around her & gave her a back hug & sang:

"Tum chupa na sakogi mein woh raaz Hun

Tum bhula Na sakogi woh Andaaz Hun

Gunjta Hun Jo Dil mein toh haira ho kyon?

Main tumhare hi Dil ki toh awaaz hun

Sun sako toh suno dhadkano ki zuban

Main yahan ,Hun yahan ,Hun yahan, Hun yahan

Kaisi sarhadein kasi majbooriyan

main yahan,hoon yahan,hoon yahan,hoon yahan."

Yuvika held Neil's hand & turned back & No-one was there.She found that jacket lying on her bed.It was a beautiful dream.She smiled.

"Main samajh gayi Neil,sab samajh gayi,I love you Neil.I really really love you.,"said Yuvika with the widest smile,"aur ab main SAB kuch thik karungi."

She picked up her phone & called.

"Hello. Haan Yuvi bolo"

"Haan Kartik mujhe baat karni hai tumse"

"Hmm bolo"

"Nahin,milte hain, kuch important & serious hai,aise phone pe nahin..tum Mahajan house ke paas wale coffee shop aa jao, please"

"Thik hain, main pahunch rahi hun 10 mins me" & he cut the call.

Yuvika closed her eyes.

"Papa... please give me strength.

After 10 minutes, coffee shop

Kartik: Yuvika, main sun raha hoon bolo..

YUVIKA: Kartik woh.. Kartik hame yeh shadi nahin karni chahiye...

Kartik: Hmm? Kyon? Mujhse koi galti hui?

YUVIKA: Nahin, Kartik tumse koi galti nahin hui, galti toh mujhse hui,Maine der kardi ye realise karne me ki main tumse pyar nahin Karti,aur hamari engagement ho gayi..Main Neil se pyar Karti hoon..I know I am hurting you...

Kartik: YUVIKA...suno..Kya laga tumhe mujhe nahin pata yeh? Neil ki ankhon me tumhare liye pyaar mein bohot pehle dekh Chuka tha..Aur engagement ke din main samajh gayi ki you also love him. Agar tum nahin bolti toh main yeh shadi tod deta..

YUVIKA: Kartik...ab main kya kahun..I am sorry..

Kartik: Don't be.Neil tumse pyar karta hai aur tum usse.You both should be together, mein kyon beech mein aaon.Even I deserve to get married to someone who loves me.right?

Yuvika nodded her head emotionally.

"Yuvi..ab chalein, Mahajan house? Tumhare ghar walon Ko bhi batana hai na! Isse pehle ki mera intention badal jaye.."

"Kartik itni raat Ko nahin..kal subah..."

"Thik hai..I will be there"

Then Yuvika went back, entered into her room, looked at Neil's photo in her mobile & smiled.

"YUVIKA Mahajan get ready for tomorrow"

This is going great so far

Part 7

Next afternoon, Mahajan house

Db, Dhanraj,Gargi,DJ all were standing there shocked..

Bhumi,Isha & Arjun & Miraya were smiling ear to ear.

(Yuvika & Kartik were explaining things since morning)

Db: YUVIKA, beta! Tum samajh rahi ho,tum kya bol rahi ho..!

YUVIKA: Dadababu! Main janti hoon,ki Maine galat Kiya hai,samajhne me time Laga diya & sab gadbad kar diya..Mujhe ye sab bohot pehle bol dena chahiye tha

Dhanraj: Are you mad YUVIKA? Tum kya bol rahi hoo..You are a part of Mahajan empire now..aur Kartik! Why are you doing this to him?

"Uncle,Yuvika ne kuch galat nahin Kiya mere saath,ulta with her honesty she has saved both of us from a bad marriage.."

Gargi: Oh.. please! YUVIKA...Tum Vidur Bharadwaj ke bete se pyar karti ho..socha hai kitni badnami hogi hamari

YUVIKA: Tai jii..,Vidur uncle ki wajah se yeh Mahajan empire hai! He is the most important pillar..Toh unka Naam thoda respect ke saath lijiye

"Yuvika' shouted Gargi.

"Stop",said Db,"Yuvika, beta you are aware of the possible pitfalls right?"

"Dadababu, meri wajah se jo bhi badnami hogi aapki I am really sorry for that.Sare turbulence jhel lungi but Neil agar meri life mein nahin hoga toh main khatam ho jaungi", said YUVIKA firmly.

Bhumi was soo proud of her daughter.

"Beta YUVIKA,beta agar Yeh tumhari Khushi hai toh Vidur ke saath rishtedaari hamare liye Khushi ki baat hogi.My blessings are with you.",said Dada Babu & kept his hand on her head.

Yuvika got emotional & hugged Db..

Dhanraj & Gargi left that place.

Isha,Arjun & Miraya jumped in joy.

Yuvika returned her engagement ring to Kartik .He shook hand with her.

"Thank you,Kartik", said Yuvika.

He left.

YUVIKA was about to go to Bhumi but DJ blocked her way.

"DJ bhaiya,boliye na..aap tana na de aisa kaise ho Sakta hai?"

"Sach kaha tumne, I don't like you at all but aaj tumne woh Kiya jo Maine nahin kar paya tha ..so Congratulations" & he went away. Yuvika was surprised.

She went to Bhumi & hugged her.

"Neil abb aa jao jaldi se I am waiting for you."

Next day

Neil returned. Yuvika had requested Db to not reveal anything to Vidur & he ordered others to do so..Neil didn't come infront of YUVIKA.She tried to meet him but he avoided.

9:45 pm near the fountain

Yuvika was roaming there like a fanatic.It's been almost 5 days since she last saw him or heard his voice in real.Now with her love realisation,she can't wait to express his happiness..

She saw Neil coming & she immediately ran from that place & hid herself behind a bush.

"Isne mujhe 5 days tadpaya hai,aur main aise uske saamne chali jaun,naa..use tadpaungi thoda sa.."

She saw Neil & looked at him from head to toe.He was looking more handsome, more cute & more hot at the same time.Just a glimpse of him made her blush.

Neil reached there & looked around,found none..He sat there on the bench anxiously.Yuvika was looking at him.

Vidur came there with his guitar.

"Betu,you will need this" & gave him the guitar.

"Thanks papa,I really needed this"

"Betu, you really think that YUVIKA...I mean tumhe lagta hai woh ayegi," asked Vidur.

"Papa,Maine uss din YUVIKA ke ankhon mein jo dekha tha, that gave me hope.In 5 days mein Maine jo tadap mehsoos Kiya uski taraf se that gave me hope...woh ayegi Papa", said Neil.

Yuvika was listening to him emotionally.

"But beta agar woh nahin ayi toh promise me that you won't break,I am concerned for you,"said Vidur with a lot of concern.

"Of course Papa...I won't break aur ham dono hai na Ekk duje ke liye," said Neil with a chuckle.

Vidur nodded,hugged him & went away.Neil closed his eyes and sat there with his guitar.

YUVIKA was listening to everything.She could see a father-son duo who love eachother immensely & are eachother's world & she couldn't wait to be a part of that world. Something clicked inside her.She closed her eyes, remembered her father & was about to go.

Part 8

Yuvika was about to run towards him but stopped herself because she was too mesmerized to move.

Neil started playing with the guitar chords & he was pulling her heart-strings as well.

"Haa hahahahaha ha

Yeh raat yeh chandni fir Kahan

Sunja Dil ki daastaan,"

Yuvika placed a hand on her chest.The emotions in this man's voice was making her weak.

"Hey...paidon ke saakhon pe soyi soyi chandni

Paidon ki saakhon pe...

Tere khayalon me khoyi khoyi chandni

Aur thodi der mein thak ke laut jayegi

Raat yeh bahar ki fir kabhi na ayegi

Sun ne de ab dhadkano ki zuban

Sun Jaa Dil ki daastaan"

Yuvika closed her eyes & remembered him singing in their Rishikesh trip,then in the party.

His voice & his music has always given her strength, strength to love herself,to put herself first & today his music has given her courage to break the invisible chain of society & other's expectations,she feels liberated & getting drenched in his love more & more.

Neil felt cold, gathered some sticks & set them on fire,closed his eyes & remembered their bonefire moments in Rishikesh trekking trip & smiled...& Continued

"Hai...

leheron ke hoton pe dheema dheema rag hai

Leheron ke hoton pe,

Bheegi hawaon mein thandi thandi Aag hai

Iss haseen Aag mein tu bhi jalke dekhle

zindagi ke Geet ki dhun badalke dekhle

Khulne de abb dhadkano ki zuban

Sun ja dil ki daastaan."

"Yuvuka please listen to your heart.Please come.Agar aaj tum nahin ayi toh shayad main kabhi laut ke tumhare raste pe nahin aunga"

"Jaaati baharein hai uthti jawaniyan

Jaati bahare hai ...

Taaron ke Chao mein kehle kahaniyan

Ekk Baar chal diye gar tujhe pukarke

Laut kar na ayegi kaafirein bahar ke...

Aja Abhi zindagi hai jawannn

Sunja Dil ki daastaan.daastaan.."

Yuvika broke all the invisible shackles,ran to him & gave him a back hug..Neil closed his eyes with the most emotional & heartfelt smile.

He turned around, held Yuvika's face, looked at her for sometimes, touched her forehead with his & closed his eyes.

"Yuvika tum..mujhe pata tha tum aaogi...thank you"

"Shh...thank you Mujhe realise karwane ke liye..mujhe itna pyar karne ke liye..kaise nahin ata tumne mere Dil ke taar jo ched diye..."

Both of them smiled & stood in each other's embrace for sometime.& Then broke the hug.

"YUVIKA now what?Do you want me to come,meet your family & talk to them or what?"

"There is no need"

"Matlab! Yuvika kya tum Abhi bhi unsure ho ki..."

"Chup...Neil, I am completely sure about you..Hamare beech mein jo hai woh aaj ya kal se nahin, Rishikesh se hai,tum Pehle se jaante the,mujhe abb realise hua hai aur main ab koi galti nahin karungi...Maine already ghar pe sab kuch bol diya hai & apni engagement tod di hai"

She showed him her finger & ring was not there, he was pleasantly surprised.

"But...papa ne mujhe kyon nahin bataya kuch?"

"Kyon ki unhein pata nahin tha.."

"Accha fir? Kya hua?"

"Kya hoga! Maine mana liya Db Ko aur baaki ke Mahajans kya sochte hai I don't care.."

Neil could not believe it.He was soo proud of her.

"Aur Bhumi aunty?Is she happy?"

"Happy? Tumne already unka Dil jeetke Rakha hai..My mother trusts you more than me & I am not liking it", said Yuvika with a pout.

Neil laughed & pinched her nose.

"Accha Neil ab tum ghar jao but 10mins Baad Jana"

"Kyon?"

"Ekk baar meri baat Maan lo, please!"

"Accha theek hai ab tum jao I love you YUVIKA"

"I love you too Neil," said Yuvika with a shy smile.

Neil kissed her forehead & Yuvika ran away.

Neil stood there smiling. It was more beautiful than his dream.

He sat there & remembered their entire journey..They have come so far...

Part 9

After 10 minutes

Vidur was sitting there anxiously., waiting for his son to come.

Door bell rang & he ran to open the door & Neil came in & closed the door.

"Beta, tujhe itna late ho Gaya...woh nahin ayi Naa! It's okay,sab thik ho jayega..tum tutna mat.."

"Papa..,relax...suniye.. "

Door bell rang.

"Iss waqt? 11o clock"

Neil opened the door & found Yuvika & Bhumi.He was shocked.

"Aunty aap?"he looked at Yuvika in confusion," come in, please"

"Bhumi tum Yahan? Iss waqt?",asked an equally surprised Vidur.

"Vidur bhaisaab...seedhe bolti hoon. Ye dono bacche ek dusre pyar karte hain.Main apni bacchi ke iss Khushi Ko hamesha uske chehre pe dekhna chahti hoon..In dono ki shadi ho Jani chahiye..Toh Vidur bhaisaab kya aap Apne bete ki shadi meri beti se karaenge?"

Vidur was shocked.Neil looked at Yuvika who nodded her head in assurance.Neil could only cover his mouth with his palms!

"Bhumi tum sure ho?"

"Main bohot khush Hun.Bcz when it comes to Yuvika's happiness & future main apse zyada trust kisi pe nahin kar Sakti..kya aap khush ho?",asked Bhumi.

Vidur looked at Neil & Yuvika who were so happy that it was shining in their eyes & what more can he ask for?

He also smiled & nodded his head.

"Toh fir uncle app dono hi toh hamari duniya ho..Hai na Neil?",asked Yuvika.Neil nodded his head.

Bhumi signalled Yuvika & she understood.She went & touched Vidur's feet for blessings who gave her a warm hug.

Neil also touched Bhumi's feet who kept her hand on his face..."Aaj se mere do betiyan aur do bete",she said

"Aur abb mujhe aur Vidur bhaisaab Ko formalities discuss karni hai.Tum dono jao"

Neil smiled & stretched his hand.Yuvika looked around & kept her hand,they went towards the balcony.

The moment they reached there,Neil picked her up in his arm & twirled her around.

"YUVIKA YUVIKA..,"he kept her down,"Is this real?If this is a dream then I don't want it to end"

"Neil it is real but more beautiful than any dream"

"I love you YUVIKA"

"But I hate you,"said Yuvika

"Why? What have I done?",said Neil with a surprise.

"Uss din party mein Miraya kya bol rahi thi? Tumne usse gana sunaya! Mujhe toh nahin sunaya kabhi"

Neil suppressed his laughter .

"Arre Rishikesh mein tumhare liye toh gaa raha tha!"

"Accha Rishikesh mein tumhare aas paas bohot ladkiyan ghumti thi, tum bhi Sabse has has ke baat kar rahi thi..How do I know ki woh kiske liye tha?"

Neil smiled.This is exactly what he wanted.He blushed.

"Ahh.main rehta hoon demand mein,main kya Karun? Waise are you jealous..?",asked Neil with a naughty grin.

"Nahin, I am not jealous!",said Yuvika a bit concious & was about to go.

Neil held her hand & started singing

"Koyaliya tu kehde toh

Tujhe Geet sunaun mein

Nagamani teri Naagin di zulfon Ko sawarun main"

He started caressing her hair.

"Chandramukhi tujhe neend nahin

Toh Lori sunaun mein

Thandi hawa kahin lag jaye

tujhe chunri udhaun mein"

He wrapped his arms around her from behind & kissed her ear.

"Tere pyar ki Jo baat hai

Kaanon mein bataun mein

Tere kadmon ki Jo Nishan hai

Yadon mein basun mein

Sun re sakhi meri pyari sakhi

yeh Dil kahin khoya hai mera.."

He started moving his finger from her eyes, through her lips,neck, shoulder, he could feel the goosebumps on her body..He loved the effect he has on her.He touched her anklet..

"Teri Payal mein Maine dhoond Liya

Tere kadmon tale Sajani

Pyar Kiya toh Jaan Gaya yeh mushkil hai kitni"

Neil got up.Yuvika covered Neil's eye with her palm & kissed his cheek..

Neil held her face & gave her a tight embrace..

They were drenched in love, in happiness & it was intoxicating..

Beginning of their forever...