Current Track OS : Wishful Thinking Completed on pg 6 - Page 3

Originally posted by: umeirah02

This is a fantastic piece of work! Can you please not make your readers wait more and continue soon. I'm glad you are portraying Ishita as a strong woman. Update soon... I'll be waiting!

great start iust luvd it.. i always want ishita character as in ur os strong headed luvable caring nd at d same time nt takng unnecessary shit cz of selfness i wish atleast thy shw sumthng lyk ur os... plz continye soonn..

Really amazing! Please can we have a part 2?

Really good story line. Hope some thing similar happens in the story and we get our strong ishita back. Looking forward to the next part. Great job

Awsm start. Love this waali ishita. Hope TV waali b aisa hi react korogi.
Waiting 4 nxt part. Update sn.

lovely stand.. n loved the wat ishita stood for ruhi..

Great!! How I wish the CV's go thru this and alter their scripts to something like this to make Raman & Ishita's character more worthwhile and logical.

Amazing piece. Very beautifully worded. :)

how i wish to see ishu this way. its really a pleasure to watch her this way not mahaan types.

Hello all,

Thanks a lot for all the love that my OS recieved.
Finally, I finish it off with the remaining part today !
This was the only way I could get rid of Shagun by a short cut😉😉...in 2 parts😉😆

sorry, I couldn't reply to all of you...blame the lack of time for it ! Each comment and each like is very dear to me.

Wishful Thinking ( Contd. )

Part 2

"Kis kism ki aurat ho tum, Shagun ? Apni zindagi ka tamasha banakar chaen nahi mila tumhe, ab kam se kam mere bacche ko toh bakhsh do !!"

Once again, RKB was shouting furiously over the phone. Finally, one of his hundredth attempt to contact Shagun had paid off and he could get in touch with her. She had picked up the phone and coolly told him that they were at the VIP waiting lounge of the railway station and were planning to leave the city by boarding the evening train to Dehradun where she would get Adi admitted to a boarding school.

Raman could now understand how Ishita was absolutely correct regarding the situation. It was indeed one of Shagun's tricks. Somewhere deep down, even he knew that once again Shagun was on with her untiring mean games.

"Chillao Mat, Raman !" Shagun winced, "Gosh ! You have always been so loud !"

He clenched his fist in anger, making a tight punch aiming at nowhere and grit his teeth. He didn't need her to brand him This woman had made a circus of his life. Right from the times when they were married, she had gone ahead and did anything and everything that pleased her. Whether it was about her extramarital affair with Ashok while she was still married to him or about sending Adi to a boarding school, she had taken decisions that affected everyone but had not even once consulted him or thought about repercussions and consequences. All she could think of was about her own gratification. Once again, she was on with another drama, even though they were divorced now. He was well aware that Shagun was now using Adi and had placed guns on his shoulder.

Just like Ishita was protective about Ruhi for not letting him be a part of such histrionics, it was time for him to protect Adi.

"Shagun, isi waqt Adi ko lekar wapas aao !" He ordered bitterly.

"Don't expect me to do that Raman. Adi doesn't feel comfortable there. Tum acchi tarah jaante ho ki Ishita ke saath usey accha nai lagta and he is not even safe there. Mujhe Ishita pe vishwas nahi hai."

"Tumhe ? Of all people, tumhe Ishita per vishwas nahi hai ??!! And you have the nerves to spell this piece of crap !!"

"Ah, please ! Now don't start again. You know how badly Ishita has treated Adi in past few days. She is insecure of Adi and me coming back to the Bhalla house. And as long as you side with Ishita, we will be the ones at the receiving end. Anyway, Adi aur main ab ja rahe hai."

"Shagun, tum Adi ko aise nahi le ja sakti." He was explaining, almost pleading now. These were the perfect moments that made him realize that his love for his son and his almost blinding need to be accepted as a father by Adi was making him weak with every passing moment.

He declared, "Main abhi wahan aa raha hu usey lene ke liye."

"Thik hai Raman." Shagun gave up on her stubbornness quite easily, "Agar tum yahi chahte ho toh ...aa jao !! Lekin issey pahle meri ek shart hai."

"Shart ?"

"Haan ... Shart ! Tumhe ek faisla lena hoga. Tum Adi ko neglected feel nahi hone doge. He needs you Raman. He needs the family," Such a sweet tone from Shagun had to be fake, he knew that, but Raman kept listening to her. It was important to hear her out to know how her mind was working.

Shagun continued, "Adi ko ek family environment ki, peace ki jaroorat hai, roz roz ke jhagde aur stress ki nahi. For God's sake, think of my baby. He gets so upset whenever Ishita is around. Aaj yeh faisla ho jana chahiye ki tumhaari nazar mein kiski ahmiyat jyada hai...think about your family, Raman."

"Thik hai !! Aaj faisla ho jayega...for good and for ever !! Bas !!!!" He barked into the phone and disconnected. But even he wasn't sure what did he mean by his own words.

Faisla ???

Did she mean, he had to choose between his lifelines ? How would someone choose between his breath and his heartbeat ?

Ishita had grown to become that strong pillar who had supported not only him, but his family, his daughter and his life on a strong footing. And Adi has always been his happiness, his first born, his baby. He lived in the hope to feel the same love reciprocated by Adi, to be addressed by him with a small word that held an entire universe - papa'

How could he make a choice here !

He had to go to Shagun and talk to her. Talk in detail about her plans. Making choices in relationships was absurd and to be asked to do so was not only cruel but criminal.

What if...what if he really had to make a choice ?

His feet were frozen at the thought. He discarded the thoughts and changed into a formal attire, which he usually wore for important business meetings. Ishita said that this was his lucky shirt. Sad, she wasn't here to see what a havoc he was going through. She had left long back to be with her little princess.

Raman's thoughts didn't slow down even when he was driving. In fact, the random thoughts began to shoot in different directions, banging through his brain in tandem. Six years spent with Shagun, the emotional turmoil when she left, him pining for Adi and his love, subconsciously neglecting Ruhi and the last few months of bliss with Ishita

"Sir, parking is through the other gate." The watchman's voice jolted him to reality and take in the surroundings. He was flabbergasted. He was standing in front of Ruhi's school.

All this while, he had been driving subconsciously and thinking simultaneously that he didn't even pay attention to the route that he took. He didn't realize when his car wheels turned towards the school instead of railway station.

"Yeah," He nodded to the watchman and parked the car.

Now that he had come, he decided to pay a quick visit to the school, to make Ishita and Ruhi happy and then he would leave to pick up Adi.

Raman came up with a brilliant idea and made a few calls.

***

The Auditorium was full of people. Students, teachers, parents... All dressed in beautiful attires, cheering each other, laughing and talking... Each a happy, fulfilling family !

It was a day when the parents/family performed for the kids. When he entered, he witnessed a father reciting poetry for his daughter. It was a poignant moment and the crowd clapped vigorously. Raman felt a pang of guilt. How he wished he could do something like that for his doll, Ruhi, and tell her how much he loved her. He might have ignored her emotional needs at some times but he loved her a lot !

He was trying to locate Ishita and Ruhi, when the anchor announced Ishita's name to come on stage. His feet stopped and he was rooted to where he was.

Ishita stepped on the stage in a confident and pleasing demeanour. Clad in a grey lace saree with a fine border in deep maroon colour. Her choice was just as classy as she was as a person. She looked angelic. She had done a light makeup and her hair were loose, left with ends resting idly on her shoulders and back. Her wide smile made it sure that everything else on the stage and even in the auditorium was made to appear dull. Ruhi clapped with a loudest sound and stood up for Ishima.

Ishita hesitated a bit and looked around to make her comfortable.

"Good afternoon, everyone. I am here to sing for my daughter Ruhi. This song is dedicated to her for coming into my life just like a God-sent angel."

Song !! Really !!

Raman was startled. Does she ever sing ? I have always made fun of her voice and teased her, but she never pointed it out to me.

Ishita began to sing.

Mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari...'

[You can listen to it here...

Youtube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG6xhxSYEN8

{LYRICS __

Mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari

Ek nanhi pari

Chandanee ke haseen rath pe sawaar

Uski baaton main shahed jaisi mithaas

Uski saanson main itra ki mahkaas

Honth jaise ki bheege bheege gulaab

Gaal jaise ki bahke bahke anaar

Mere ghar aayi

Mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari

Ek nanhi pari

Uske aane se mere aangan mein

Khil uthhe phool gungunayee bahar

Dekh kar usako jee nahee bharata

Chahe dekhoon use hajar bar - 2

Mere ghar aayi

Mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari

Ek nanhi pari

Maine puchha use ke kaun hain to

Hans ke bolee ke mai hoo tera pyar

Mai tere dil me thi hamesha se

Ghar me aayee hu aaj pahalee bar

Mere ghar aayi

Mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari

Ek nanhi pari

The song ended with a loud cheer. Ruhi ran up on stage and hugged her Ishima, who embraced her in her arms. Raman's claps were the loudest in the crowd as he walked towards the stage too. He was surprised that his eyes were moist.

He never knew that Ishita had such a lovely voice. He had been drifting away from his own wife and daughter in the mess created by Shagun. He had to resolve this as soon as possible. Before, it started affecting his family more than they could bear.

Ishita and Ruhi got down the stage and were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Raman. Ruhi ran towards Raman and Raman picked her up.

"Papa, dekha aapne. Ishima ne mere liye gaana gaaya."

"Haan beta," Raman replied with a husky voice, looking towards Ishita, "Jo main soch bhi nahi pata, ussey do kadam aagey Ishima kar jati hai."

Ishita blushed at this compliment but before she could say something, they were approached by the teachers who praised them and asked for a family picture.

Raman holding Ruhi in his arms and Ishita by his side, smiled widely for a perfect family pose !!

After the click, Ishita turned towards Raman and said, "Thank you sooo much !! Mujhe toh laga hi nahi tha ki aap aayenge. Ruhi bahut khush hai."

Raman lowered Ruhi on the ground and replied, "Aane wala nahi tha !!! Ja Kahin aur raha tha, gaadi apne aap school ki taraf turn ho gayi." He was not teasing her, this was actually the truth. But she laughed and lightly held his arm, saying, "Yeh toh aur bhi acha hua. Iska matlab pata hai kya hua ?"

"Nahi. Aap hi bata do madam. Aap toh itni gyaani ho." He folded his hands to slightly bow before her. His tease was always endearing, making Ishita giggle again.

"Accha main batati hu. Iska matlab ki aap kahin bhi jaye, kuch bhi soche, magar aapke dil mein hamesha Ishita aur Ruhi hotey hain." She smiled with a twinkle in her eyes.

"Bahut sawaal puchti ho tum."

"Train kyu ?"

"Flight lene ke liye paise chahiye aur nautanki karne jitna waqt nahi deti flight."

"Nautanki ? Kiski Nautanki ?" Ishita was walking with fast steps, following Raman, with Ruhi in her tow.

"Chalo toh sahi." Raman didn't answer her.

They reached the VIP waiting lounge of the railway station. It was vacant, except for Shagun and Adi who were sitting in one corner with their luggage beside them.

A victorious smile danced on Shagun's lips when she spotted Raman, but it gradually faded away when Ishita and Ruhi entered that line of vision. She was not sure why Raman brought these two with him.

She looked at Adi and then back to Raman.

"Mujhe pata tha ki tum aaoge Raman. Tum Adi se bahut pyar karte ho. Apni family se dur nahi rah paoge." Shagun bragged in a smug tone looking at Ishita.

"Thik kaha tumne Shagun, apni family se dur nahi rahna chahiye aur na hi koi rah sakta hai."

Shagun's smile widened and she looked at Ishita in a mocking way.

"Good ! Accha hua tumne faisla kar liya aur issey bhi saath le aaye."

"Maine koi faisla nahi kiya hai." Raman looked sideways to throw a glance at Ishita and Ruhi and took his arm around Ishita's shoulders. Confused Ishita stares at him. Raman continues, "Main kya faisla kar sakta hu Shagun. Har insaan apni family ke saath rahna chahta hai aur meri family Ishita aur Ruhi hai. Ishita is my legally wedded wife and we have Ruhi's custody. This is my family."

Shagun looks at him with a clear shock replacing her expressions. A pang of jealousy hits her from head to toe.

Raman continues to speak,"Tum toh 6 saal pahle mujhe chorh kar chali gayi thi, Ashok se bina shaadi kiya, uske saath rahne ke liye. Aur ab toh tumhara aur mera divorce ho chukka hai. Tum hamare ghar mein mehmaan thi aur apni marzi se tumne wahan se jana thik samjha. Toh ab isme hum kar hi kya sakte hain."

Raman's mocking tone appeared insulting to Shagun but then she had called for it on herself.

"Lekin haan, agar Adi chahe toh hamare saath rah sakta hai... I mean, meri family ke saath, mere ghar mein rah sakta..."

"Adi tumhare saath nahi jayega. Woh mere bina kahin nahi jayega."

"Agar main ek aisa offer du jo tum thukra na sako toh !!" Raman spoke in a mysterious tone, suddenly arousing curiousity in Shagun.

"Kaisa offer ?"

"Main mom ke bina kahi nahi jaunga." Adi blurts in between, interrupting them.

"Exactly. Adi mera beta hai. Mere paas uski custody bhi hai. Woh tumhare saath kyu rahega ?"

"Kyunki yahi uske liye aur sabke liye sahi hai. Aur yeh baat tum usey samjhaogi."

"Main ?? ,... huhhh !" Shagun shrugs in disgust.

"Haan...tum !! I have a deal for you ... Toh ab faisla tumeh karna hai."

"Deal ??"

"Mere ek business associate hai Mr. Tandon. He is based in UK aur unka ek fashion house hai Paris mein. Maine unse baat ki hai tumhare bare mein. Unhe ek aisi Indian Fashionista ki jaroorat hai jo fashion aur styling ke bare mein kaafi janti ho, latest trends, latest designs ...sabse waakif ho...jo na sirf unke brand ko endorse kare, balki unke fashion house mein styling advisor ka kaam bhi kare. Ab waise toh tumne kabhi kaam kiya nahi...doosron ke tukdon pe palne ki aadat hai tumhe...lekin is baar agar chaho toh ek mauka hai tumhare paas, naam aur daulat kamane ka. Salary kaafi jyada hai tumhaare kharch ke hisaab se. Uske alawa main tumhe kuch aur paise bhi dunga. Paris mein settlement, apartment, car aur acchi salary ka intezaam maine kar diya hai. Kaam bhi aisa hai jo tumhare liye toh bilkul mushkil nahi hai." Raman says in a mocking tone.

"Lekin..." Shagun is in a confused state.

"Oh come'on Shagun. Tumne yahi sab paane ke liye hi kiya hai na yeh tamasha ? Mujhse pahle kah diya hota. Please yeh mat kahna ki mujhse ya Ruhi se tumhe zara bhi lagaav hai. Faisla ab tumhare haath mein hai. Adi mere saath rahega. Jab chaho kuch din ke liye apne paas bula lena holidays ke liye."

Suddenly everything appears so rosy to Shagun. Euros in Paris appear heavier than rupees that Raman had. True that she had to work for that but the job appeared quite tempting and it was better than getting insulted in Raman's house almost everyday. She was well aware that she wasn't Raman's wife anymore. And there appeared remote chances of getting that place again.

She turned to Adi, "Adi beta, papa thik kah rahe hain. Aap papa ke saath raho, mumma aapse milne aayegi aur aap bhi mumma ke paas ghoomne aa jana."

"Nahi mom, main aapse alag nahi rahunga." Adi hugs her and cries.

Shagun feels uncomfortable and removes him, "Come'on Adi, you are a strong boy. Mumma ko embarrass mat karo. Aap papa aur Ishima ke saath jao. Dekho Ruhi ko. Woh bhi toh kitni khush hai. I'll call you everyday."

Raman and Ishita exchange secret glances and smile. Raman raises his collar signifying how smart he is and Ishita lovingly places her head on his shoulder.

"Adi, papa ke saath tujhe kisi cheez ki kami mahsoos nahi hogi. I promise !! aaja..."

Raman steps ahead and takes Adi towards his family. Ishita and Ruhi hug him.

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