Raman understood she had got to know abt her plan and he gritted his tongue and slowly turned around to see a fierce ishita looking directly into his eyes. He knew his secret was out and he tried to divert the topic saying-" kya maine kya kiya? Nothing at all , maine kuch nahi kiya." And was turning around to walk out when she said-" raman... ab koi fayada nahi hai I know abt it."
Raman-" abt what ishita?"
Ishita-" I saw mihir's message on ur phone , I know all abt it." Raman chided himself for leaving his cell carelessly and then thought of showing his raavan avtar so that ishita doen't question him further, he raised his voice and said-" what? Tumne mera phone check kiya?"
Ishita was exasperated as he was asking abt damn phone and she said-" that's not important raman..."
Raman tried to keep his anger and said-" that is very important ishita , how dare u? tumne mera phone kaise dekha?"
Ishita was nt to be scared of his anger as she knew he was faking it so she said-" that's not important as that is certainly not the point raman... maine phone dekha kyunki I heard a message and mihir ka naam padhke I opened it .. but u know what don't try and divert the topic by ur anger and tell me abt it... now.."
Raman-" kya bataun tumhe ishita ? kya jaan na chahti ho tum? Wakai mein kaam nahi tha aaj ishita..."
Ishita-" kaam nahi tha toh mihir itni late tak office mein kaunsi meetings handle kar raha tha raman? Jhooth kyun bole rahe ho aap mujhse?
Raman was irritated now and said-"toh kya bolun ishita? Kya bataun tumhe iss bare mein as there is nothing to tell."
Ishita-" I want to know the reason raman ki aapne yeh kyun kiya? Who bhi mere liye?"
Raman was shocked at her audacity as instead of thanking him she was firing him wid questions and he angrily said-" problem kya hai tumhara ishita? Tumhare liye kuch karo toh problem , na karo toh problem, tum chahti kya ho? Saabit kya karna chahti ho yeh sab poochkar? Tum chahti ho I do nothing for u from now on, fine I won't . khush ab? Tumhari problem pata nahi kya hai yaar..."
and saying this he was leaving them room when ishita's tear filled voice stopped him as she said-" kya karun ramann, aadat nahi hai Mujhe...aadat nahi rahi itne pyaar aur kadar ki.. koi mere liye itna kuch kare, meri khushi ke liye, mere chehre par smile lane ke liye, meri aankhone se aansuon ko door rakhne ke liye iski aadat nahi rahi hai raman Mujhe..."
And her sobs held him back as he stood their stupefied and understood why she was behaving that way as she continued to say-" ek time tha jab koi tha jo meri smile ki kadar karta tha aur mere se pyaar karta tha par uske baad aadat hi nahi rahi ki joi mujhse itna pyaar kare , itni important main bhi ho sakti hun kisi ke liye yeh kabhi socha hi nahi tha.. isliye jab aapke gesture ke bare mein pata laga toh believe hi nahi hua ki aapne yeh mere liye kiya hai.. ek hi sawaal aa raha hai mann mein ki mere liye KYUN?"
Although her face was turned but he cud see that she was crying and he just silently moved to her and standing behind her , held her shoulders turning her around . when he saw she was sobbing nt looking into his eyes , he told her-" toh aadat daal lo na ishita." She was confused and looked into his eyes finally as he said-" aadat daal lo itne pyaar ki concern ki aur kisi aise insaan ki bhi jo tumhari hasi aur khushi ke liye bohot kuch karne wala hai." Ishita was shocked to hear these words and said-" kyun raman? Mere liye kyun?"
Raman smiled and said-" kyunki u deserve it ishita... u own it completely. Tumne meri beti , meri family Mujhe waapis di , Mujhe phir se hasna, pyaar karna sikhaya,u have given me a new life ishita. Kya main tumhare liye itna bhi nahi kar sakta? Mujhe itna bhi haq nahi hai ki I can make u smile?"
Ishita nodded a no and said-" aapko haq hai raman and I am glad ki koi mujhse finally yeh haq maang raha hai." They smiled looking into each other's eyes and knew that life was not going to be the same for them from the next day. After moments when they came out of trance and ishita started preparing for the night, raman was struck wid an idea and said-" ishita..."
Ishita-" haan?"
Raman-" hamne socha hai na ki hum yaadein banayenge? Toh shuruaat aaj se hi kyun na ki jaaye? Lets dance what say?"
Ishita was shocked and said-" kya raman kya bol rahe ho? Dance kaisa dance aur abhi , yahan?"
Raman -" haan na lets dance here and now in our very room on a nice slow song , what cud be a better start for making memories?"
Ishita was a bit hesitant at first but then said-" ok I am in."
Raman-" yes so lets do it" and saying that he dimmed the lights , switched on stereo system and went on his knees in front of ishita saying-" may I have the pleasure of having this dance wid u mrs bhalla?"
Ishita smiled coyly and said-"sure mr bhalla , pleasure wud be mine." And gave her hand in his as he stood up and music filled the room.
Sitting on his knees he offered one of his hands to ishita who accepted it gracefully. He stood up pulled her close and kept a hand on her waist as hers was on his shoulder. Other hands of theirs being intertwined together
Na hai yeh paana , na khona hi hai
Tera na hona jaane kyun hona hi hai
They moved back and forth remembering their salsa steps as song said
Tum se hi din hota hai, surmayi sham aati hai
Tum se hi tum se hi
Har ghadi saans aati hai zindagi kehlati hai
Tum se hi tum se hi
As music played on he twirled her around himself and she crash landed on his chest as they got lost in each other's eyes
Aankhon mein aankhein teri
Baahon mein baahein teri
Mera na mujhmein kuch raha
Hua kya?
As she pulled herself back and he saw her getting shy and loving back , he held her arm in firm but gentle wrist and turned her towards himself singing
Baton mein baatein teri
Raatein saugaatein teri
Kyun tera sab yeh ho gaya
Hua kya?
She looked into his eyes and gaining some confidence back started matching her steps to his not leaving looking into his deep eyes as the song went on
Main kahi bhi jaata hun
Tum se hi mil jaata hun
Tum se hi tum se hi
Raaste mil jaate hain manzilein mil jaati hain
Tum se hi tum se hi
As the music continued he asked her-" are u comfortable? If not we can stop , its nt a compulsion u know that right?"
She was touched by his gentlemanly behavior and looking straight into his eyes said-" I know par I am loving this ... this moment everything abt it. Dnt want it stop any sooner." He smiled looking into her eyes and signaled her something and taking his cue they started matching their steps in perfect rhythm as the song said
Aadha sa wada kabhi aadhe se zyada kabhi
Jee chahe kar loon iss tarah wafa ka
Tode na toote kabhi chode na choote kabhi
Jo dhaga tum se hi jud gaya wafa ka
He finally made her stand and moved around her taking slow steps singing his feelings for her
Main tera sarmaya hun
Jo bhi main bann paya hun
tum se hi tum se hi
Bheed mein khamoshi hai
Thodi se behoshi hai
Tum se hi tum se hi
she had tears in her eyes due 2 his gesture and as the song ended he asked her-" liked it? If yes toh ro kyun rahi ho?"
she nodded weakly and said slowly-" I loved it completely and thank u raman thanks a lot."
Raman-" for what ishita?"
Ishita-" for making these new memories wid me , for us , for our future."
Raman- he smiled weakly and said-" main bass yeh chahta tha ki aaj ka din tum aise bhool jao ki iss se juda koi bhi dard tumhe dobara takleef na de sake. I wanted u to forget this day forever ishita."
Ishita was amazed at his thoughts and said-" par aisa toh nahi ho paya na raman."
Raman confusedly asked-" nahi? Kyun?"
Ishita-" kyunki aaj ka din toh main kabhi bhi nahi bhool paungi , it is has become so special for me after all. Haan farak itna hai ki pehle iss din se dard aur sadness jude the aaj ke baad it will be one of the most cherished days of life mr bhalla. I dnt want 2 forget this day ever, it is actually not a day to forget. Samjhe? And its all becoz of u raavan kumar so thank u."
Raman was ecstatic as he felt his day had been fulfilled to the most and he hugged her tight out of happiness and said-" thank u ishita for making me believe ki main bhi kisi ko khush rakh sakta hun. And ya u r most welcome meri Jhansi ki rani . yeh din main bhi kabhi nahi bhoolunga ishita kyun its one of the bestest days of my life too na so thank u for being wid me throughout the day."
Ishita reciprocated his hug wid warmth and said-" that's gr8 since u also loved this day so we are even now mr bhalla, no sorries, so thank you'es pending between us."
Raman chuckled while hugging and said-" done , all clear."
And they kept hugging each other tight as if both of them wanted to feel loved and desired. A sense of not being alone, having a soulmate soothed their hearts and they wanted to remain that way forever if possible.
Who said "I LOVE U" is the best form of expressing ur love, healing each other's pain and making them smile is what LOVE is all abt.
so its done phew😆 now waiting 4 ur reviews eagerly...a bit lengthy if possible plzzz😳
Love❤️
Shivangi
ps- for all those waiting my SS will be upadated 2moro or day after 4 sure😊
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