Anushka:
Aunty and Purva had come too. I was so happy to see them. Both the families met so properly after such a long time.
The Fly High deal came out to be such a flop for us. My Appa was quick to regain his composure and I am so proud of him for that.
It took me entirely by surprise when he offered Sidhanth a position in our company. I am very happy for him. But I would have respected him more if he had made it without any shortcuts. I am sure it would have been a proud moment for his dad if he had earned it through hard work. I know for how long he has cherished this dream. I still disapprove of the means he chose.I made sure he knew it too.
The party retained its flavour, thanks to a song from our new movie, by Rahul Jain. The evening proceeded smoothly. The enchanting melody took me back to those carefree days when we were two innocent people who loved being with each other.
Kartk invited me to dance. I had just refused when I heard him comment that I was afraid I would make a joke of myself. I wanted him to know he could no longer bully me like that.
I would have very well retired proving my point, only if my brother were a better dancer! He miscalculated and I fell...he was there to catch me... and taunt me with another one of those arrogant comments!
I give up.
Sidhanth:
Suddenly, there was this small incident between her brother and my sister that gathered up both our families. Pleasantries were exchanged. To be honest, I didn't find much sincerity there from the rich side.
The much awaited Airways deal was announced and it was such a dampener. The Reddys lost, as did my dad. I was shocked!
KK pulled himself up in a matter of seconds and congratulated the winner.
Anushka kept insisting that her dad was so good at business because he had learned to handle his failures well. I must say I have sincere doubts regarding this. He did seem quite upset to me, contrary to what he wanted to convey.
One good thing happened, though. My moment came! I was finally invited personally to join the Reddy Corporation- purely on my merit! The icing on the cake was Anushka's dad asking her if she didn't reconsider her opinion on my capabilities now. Bang on! What do you say now, my Lady? Did I not tell you so?
The Reddys tried to lighten up the evening. Rahul Jain introduced a beautiful song from their new movie. People started dancing. I was taken back again to our memories...of happier times...when she had danced with me.
Kartik invited her to dance, and I simply had to pull her leg on this one. I was dying to make her come out with some acknowledgement of a memory that was playing over in my mind, ever since I saw her in the saree. Come on! Don't tell me I'm the only one getting drenched in our past. I don't know what I expected, but she simply went on to dance- must be to prove a point.
Hai tujhse vaastan bas, gair sara jahaan
tu mile bas tu mile aur kuchh bhi chaahoon naa
thoothe thoothe khwaab saare bujh gaye ehsaas yeh saare
yaad phir bhi ab talak mujhko teri har baat hai...
Why did I do it- All for you and only for you.
My dreams have been shattered, my feelings extinguished...
Still the memories will never leave me.
I remember everything about you... Everything!
She was right there before me, stirring all those feelings I had learned to subdue over years...
My dream moment happened just then. Kartik twirled her and she lost her balance, and landed right in my arms. This was definitely my day!
I whispered to her in jest that something had to happen, since she was wearing a saree. Did she get the reference?! She simply threw off another air and walked out on me again.
Do have some sense of humour, girl! Some compassion too...
In a few hours, we were back at home.
I couldn't sleep. I was feeling ecstatic. My mind was rewinding that one scene.
I was reliving that moment when Anushka's Appa acknowledged me and asked her if she had changed her opinion about me...that one opinion that matters to me so much!
Tujhe paaya nahi hai phir bhi khone se darr raha hoon...
Girl, I have not even made you mine yet. Even then, I feel at all times...this fear of losing you...
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