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very nice update...luking forward to d dance sequence...keep doing d grt work...!!
Originally posted by: sangi1108doonvery nice update...luking forward to d dance sequence...keep doing d grt work...!!
CHAPTER 9
#502
7:30 PM
Arjun had gone out instructing Riya to stay back in the room. She was miffed, angry, frustrated..everything that was possible.
"Ye Arjun sir bhi kya sochte hain khud ke bare mein? Jo man chaha woh karenge aur kisiko kuch bhi nahin kehna chahaiye!"
She went to the cupboard and took the photograph she put inside.
Roshni had her arms around Riya and they were smiling.
"I miss you a lot Taayi! Aap hain kahaan?"
Riya tried to search for her Taayi as soon as she turned eighteen. She was an adult then, so she had the right to choose her family. Her Chaacha and Chaachi's legal papers couldn't do anything anymore. All her letters were unanswered. When she tried to contact them by phone, she found out that the family had relocated and their new address was unknown. She stayed for five years with her Chaacha and Chaachi in their family residence in Kolkatta. Three years back when she came to Mumbai for her job, the first thing she did was go to the place where they used to live, only to be disappointed. No one knew where they had relocated.
"Aap tho mujhe doondh sakti thi? Kya aap mujhe itni aasani se bhul gayi?" Tears streamed down her cheeks.
"I'm going to find you Taayi, no matter what! Aapne mujhe vaada kiya tha ki jab bhi mujhe aapki zaroorat padegi tho aap mere saath hogi. Mujhe aapki zaroorat hain. Aapko apna vaada nibhana hoga!"
Riya was determined to find her now. She couldn't bear the pain alone anymore. She needed a shoulder to cry on. She wanted somebody to share her happiness. She needed a family.
She heard a knock on the door. She wiped her tears, returned the photograph to its place and then opened the door. It was Arjun. She let him in and then looked at the watch. It was about 7:45 PM; the party would have started. She just walked towards the table took her diary and settled on the bed. "I'm not going anywhere until he comes along with me," she thought, "He can't go away just like without telling me his plan this time."
Arjun was observing her. She hadn't said a word since he entered the room. He went to the cupboard and opened it, to find the photograph sticking out of the side pocket with the zip half closed. He immediately reached out to the photograph, but stopped mid way. He remembered his own words. If he never wanted Riya to interfere with his personal life, now how could he interfere with hers? Roshni had always been the connection between them, yet they were two separate people with two separate lives. He had no right to touch what was hers. He turned his head towards Riya and what he saw pierced his heart. Tears, yes, there were tears in her eyes. She was struggling to control them but failed miserably. He turned away. He respected her privacy. Riya would never want him to see her crying. He was sure that she had been crying even before he entered the room. He looked at the photograph again.
Riya had taught him the most precious lesson of his life. Roshni's death killed him and he gave up on everything else in life. Killing Sikender had become his only reason to live.
But, Riya? Was her pain any less? Roshni had once told him Riya's story, how she came into their family and had to leave them again. How she had seen her mother die right in front of her eyes. He was shocked! He was shocked realizing the extent of pain that girl might have gone through! She was stranded, left alone in this world at at an age of sixteen! Only God knew how she had survived that! How she smiled again! Only the hope of meeting her Taayi and her family kept her alive. Made her overcome everything and smile again; believe again. That is what she had taught him. Life is all about hope. One must never forget that.
But, somehow he could never tell her about Roshni. There was another reason that made him hide the truth about Roshni. It would break the only barrier around him; that stood between him and Riya and he couldn't afford that. So, until now he had been defying everything Riya exemplified. Hope and belief! He didn't have the courage to lose again nor let her lose anything again. He didn't want to move on. He wanted to remain loyal to Roshni. He had loved her and he couldn't love anyone ever again. He shouldn't and he wouldn't! But he couldn't hurt Riya with his hrash words, he had no right to do so. However, he had realized that a little too late. He had done some irreparable damage already.
His thoughts were interrupted by Riya's voice, "Excuse me sir!"
Riya was standing behind him.
"Kya hain Riya?" he asked turning around. There! She did it again! Just a minute before she was crying and now she is fine.
"Mujhe apne kapde nikaalne hain sir," she said, "Party ke liye."
Arjun moved out of her way. She reached out to her bag and pulled out the pink saree from it, followed by a small box.
Arjun looked at the saree and then at Riya. Riya had her back towards him.
"Rathore sir se miley?" she asked.
Arjun said nothing but reloaded his gun.
Riya noticed it and turned towards him, "Sir, aap kahaan gaye the abhi abhi?"
"Tumhe kya lagta hain Riya?"
"Sir, aap forest mein jaane hi waale the tho mujhe batake jaate kam se kam! Aapne apna gun use kiya! Iska matlab aap pe attack hua tha?" she was angry.
Arjun looked at her. Riya was still angry.
"Tum sahi thi Riya. Iss island mein kuch illegal dealings chal rahe hain. Unka ek base uss forest mein chupa hua hain. Rathore ko bhi yahi lead mili thi intelligence se. Ek naam mila hain, Rafeeq. Lekin ye log kis hadh tak jaa sakte hain, iska koi bhi clue nahin hain," he said taking his phone out of his pocket.
He called Rathore, "Rathore! Un logon mein se ek admi mar chuka hain. Hamare paas shaayad zyada waqt nahin hain..isliye.."
Rathore scolded Arjun for his rash behaviour.
"Usne mujhe dekh liya tha aur goliya chalaana shuru kardiya. Mere paaas aur koi raasta nahin tha. Tum bhi wahi the Rathore, isliye tum bhi jaante ho ki wahaan haalat kaise the. Lekin uske laash ko chupa diya hain maine. Kisiko milne ka koi chance nahin hain," Arjun continued, "Uske haath pe ek nishaan bani thi, uske photographs Shree ko bheja tumne? Koi reply?"
"Nahin..abhi bhi research baaki hain," Rathore said, "Main yahaan forest gaurds aur un officers ke saath talashi jaari rakhta hoon. Aur uss Rishab naam ke aadmi ka phone number hain tumhare paas?"
"Rishab aur Suman dono ka phone switch off aa raha hain. Aur woh pati patni dono kamre mein bhi nahin hain," Arjun said.
"Theek hain. Tum party mein jaao. Shaayad wahan unke baare mein kuch information mile. Main tumhe iss Rafeeq aur uss nishaan ke baare mein koi aur information milte hi phone kardunga," Rathore said and cut the phone.
Arjun now turned towards Riya, "Riya, listen to me carefully. Hum uss party mein zyaada der nahin rukenge. Yahaan kuch bahut bada ho raha hain. It could be either the underworld or even a terrorist group."
"Kya?" Riya was shocked.
"Haan ye information intelligence department se ek ghante pehle hi mila tha. Suman aur Rishab dono gaayab hain. Shree iss waqt uss nishan ke baare mein pata karne mein busy hain. Jaise tumne kaha tha, ye kindnappings aur murders usi dealings ko chupane ke liye huye the," he paused to let the information sink in, "Rathore jiss ship se aaya tha usi ship se kal ke shaadi ke guests bhi aaye hain. The guests include designated police officers and other business tycoons. Desh ke jaane maane log aaye hain. Shaayad isi liye woh log kisi bhi tarah Trivedi ko yahaan se jaane se rokna chahte the. Agar ye sahi hain tho ye ek terrorist attack ho sakta hain! But, no one is sure about this."
"Sir, iss waqt iss party mein jaana zaruri hain kya?" Riya asked worried.
"Iske alava hamare paas karne ke liye koi aur kaam nahin hain. Aur zaroori bhi hain. Kyunki wahan Suman ya Rishab ke baare mein kuch tho information mil sakta hain. Rathore ke saath intelligence department ke kuch aur officers aaye hain jo iss waqt forest mein hain."
"Tho iska matlab Shikha ka murder bhi unme se hi kisi aadmi ke haatho hua tha? Aur ab ye'?" Riya said.
"Lekin unhone Trivedi ko paise kal dene ko kahaan, iska matlab poora plan kal ke liye bana gaya hoga. That means hamare paas waqt tho hain. But we can't be sure. Issiliye Riya jaldi tayaar hojao. Be quick," he said as he pulled out his formals from his bag.
45 minutes later'
Riya and Arjun entered the party, looking absolutely stunning. They looked perfect together.
Heads turned and all eyes were on them. Riya felt uncomfortable, she could runaway any minute.
"Hey! You're late!" Alex said as he greeted Arjun and Riya. Sameera joined him.
"Perfect timing. Abhi abhi ek bhut hi interesting dance round shuru huyi hain," Sameera said winking at Riya and left them asking them to enjoy the party. She knew Riya and Arjun were ETF officers in disguise. Yet she was teasing Riya.
Riya managed to produce a smile. She looked at Arjun worried. Not embarrassed or uncomfortable. Worried and scared. Arjun noticed it. Arjun held Riya's hand and took her to a relatively isolated place in the party.
"Itni dari huyi kyun ho?" he asked.
She just plainly stared at him and didn't say a word. "Are you fine Riya? Agar tum chaho tho we can just leave.."
"Nahin sir, I'm fine. Bas case ke baare mein soch rahin thi," she lied. She was worried. She was worried about him. What if anyone said anything about them and he feels offended. What if anything she does makes him feel offended? Alex promised her that she would definitely dance with Arjun. What if Arjun looses his temper about that? She was scared!
Just then Sameera joined them, "Hey Riya. Sorry about Alex. He doesn't know right? Tumhe uncomfortable feel karne ki koi zaroorat nahin hain, okay? Just chill."
Riya relaxed a little, "Thanks."
Just then Arjun spotted Suman in the crowd, "Sameera kuch der ke liye Riya ke saath rahogi? I'll be back."
"Yeah sure," Sameera said putting a hand on Riya's shoulder.
He left in search of Suman and cornered her, "Rishab kahaan hain?"
"Rishab ke baare mein kyun pooch rahe ho?" she asked raising an eye brow.
"Jitna poocha hain uska jawaab do," he said disgusted. Suman was drunk.
"I don't care," she said turning away.
"Seedhe seedhe pooch raha hoon. Batado. Nahin tho tumhe aur tumhare pati ko police ke samne mooh kholna padega."
She turned around to face him, "Usne kuch kiya hain kya? Oh, tho isiliye uska phone switched off aa rha hain shaam se. Disgusting bas***d!"
"Tumhara phone? Uska kya hua?" he asked.
"Mera?" she laughed, "Pani mein gir gaya. Ye dekho, kaam bhi nahin kar rahaan hain!" she said showing him the phone. Arjun took it examined it and returned it to her. She then told him that she was in the spa that evening, he could verify if he wanted.
Arjun felt she wasn't lying and left her alone.
Arjun turned and spotted Riya with Sameera, who were now standing near the dance floor. She was laughing. Sameera picked up her phone and excused herself leaving Riya alone, who was still smiling.
Her smile was so pure, so innocent. When was the last time he had seen her smile like that? Maybe with Shree? About three months back? Yes, it had been exactly three months back since he crossed his limits. That day he made a mistake, a grave mistake.
What was her fault in whatever happened that day? It was Roshni's barsi (death anniversary) and he and Rathore got another lead to find Sikender. But they failed. Sikender had yet again escaped from the police. Another lead was gone. He had smashed the glass table with his hand in a fit of rage'
"Main phir se nahin haar sakta Rathore!" he said with his hand still bleading. She stayed away from the case that day because she had other personal work to attend. The only thing she knew was Sikender had escaped again.
Riya couldn't see him hurt himself like that. She forgot everything for a moment and was only worried about him
She followed him into the office, "Sir main samajh sakti hoon ki, aap pe kya beet rahin hain. Kaisa hota hain jab hum kisi apne ko khote hain aur kuch nahin karpate. Sir lekin aap iss tarah khud ko dosh nahin de sakte. Khud ko iss tarah saza dena sahin nahin hain sir."
"Shut up," he said.
"Sir, Lekin.."
"Get out," he said.
"Sir.."
"I said GET OUT!" he yelled at the top of his voice. He didn't stop there. He pulled her by her arm, opened the door and pushed her out of the office room. He then shut the door on her face.
"Riya stop!" he heard Shree calling out for Riya. Riya ran out of the ETF office crying, for the first time ever.
He broke her heart, even though he knew that she genuinely felt every word she said.
Even though every word of it was true.
Arjun knew Riya had feelings for him, but never acknowledged them. He never actually knew their true nature. He knew she cared for him. She understood him like nobody else. He cared for her too. Unknowingly he started feeling for her too. But what did he end up doing?
He wiped the smile off the face of the girl, who brought his smile back to him. Yes, she did. And he knew that very well. How much ever he tried to deny these feelings they bounced back becoming stronger than before.
After that day she didn't talk to him for a month. Slowly she began talking to him again but she wasn't the old Riya that he wanted to see. Her smile was superficial. All he could see was pain in her eyes which gave him more pain. Seing her laugh like this again made him feel like happiness had found its way back to him. He had no idea why he felt so happy, but he was glad she smiled.
He then saw a guy approach her. He said something her and the smile on her face vanished. She shook her head and moved away from him. They were standing very close to the dance floor. The guy said something pointing at the dance floor. Arjun understood that he was asking her for a dance. Riya protested again, but this time the guy crossed the line. He pulled Riya by her hand. Riya threatened the guy. She could have dealt with him her way, but it was a party and she couldn't risk a fight there.
"Oh come on! Don't waste a beautiful song just standing there," the guy said and tried to catch her hand again.
This time his hand was stopped mid way by another hand.
The guy turned towards his left to find Arjun giving him a death glare.
"No offense man!" the guy said as Arjun let go off his hand, "Wahaan khadi thi akeli. Socha usse thoda cheer kardoon and give her some company."
"Meri patni hain. Meri problem hain. Isiliye door raho," Arjun said.
The guy stood rooted at the spot when he realized the anger in Arjun's voice. Arjun stepped forward folded his hands and said, "Samjhe ya samjhaun?"
The guy got the message and moved out off their way. Arjun held her hand and walked past the crowd on the dance floor.
"Hey! Where are you guys going?" Alex stopped them.
He had a few Indian friends along with him.
"We're extremely sorry Alex. But we should be leaving now," Arjun said.
Alex was about to say something when somebody started making an announcement.
"Okay guys! Things are getting a little boring. So to add some spice to my sister's party, I have a little game for you all. A special couple will be choosen to perform on a special song. Are you guys ready?" The crowd shouted, "YEAH!!!"
"Now it's time to choose the First Jodi of the Night!"The crowd burst into cheers.
"Sir, let's leave," Riya said to Arjun as she dreaded the disaster of having the light stop on them. Arjun nodded and turned around but Riya's nightmare came true.
The spot light focused on them while the surroundings were dimmed. Everybody cleared the dance floor creating space for them.
Meanwhile, Smeera joined Alex and asked him what was going on. When he explained the situation to her she grinned.
"Dance! Dance! Dance!" the young crowd began cheering in unison.
Arjun turned around to face Riya. She beacame pale as colour drained away from her face. She was standing in front of him staring into his eyes. The pain and the fear was evident now. She could burst into tears any moment. Why? Why was she so afraid? He knew the answer. It was because of him. He made her the Riya she is now. Pain had replaced the sparkle in her eyes. The care and concern for him was still there, but was filled with fear. What had he done? He couldn't take it anymore. He wanted to make amends and he would. For once he didn't feel anything wrong about that, he didn't feel guilty about it. He was glad he was going to make amends. They would finish this as soon as possible and get out of there.
(Author's note: Here's the link to the song with lyrics and english translation. Do check it out! Try reading the dance sequence while listening to the song. It works..😉 Also, i used only the first stanza of the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7O916oSrlM&list=PLigt4MtUbsfLshQ9YMzxYGElOlmU23RJA&index=2&feature=plpp_video
)
The music starts'
He extended his hand towards her'
Riya was shocked'She slowly held his right hand with her left and put the other on his shoulder. He rested his hand on her waist. She stared into his eyes to decipher his intentions. She always knew reason behind everything he did. But tonight she couldn't read him.
Fe: Teri meri, meri teri
Prem kahani hai mushkil
Do lafzoon mein yeh Bayaan na
ho paye
She moved closer to him her hands still trembling. His tightened his grip and blinked assuring her that it was alright. She relaxed and an anxious smile appeared on her lips. "Good. This is going to be easy," he thought. Little did he know that things are going to get tougher for him now.
Fe: Ik ladka ik ladki ki
yeh kahani hai nayi
Do lafzoon mein yeh Bayaan na
ho paye
Riya stood frozen in her place, as the lyrics echoed in her ears. They felt so close to her, like it was her own love story. Arjun took the lead and Riya followed him.
M: Teri meri, meri teri
Prem kahani hai mushkil
Do lafzoon mein yeh Bayaan na
ho paye
He stepped away from her and turned her around wrapping his hand around her while the other rested on her shoulder. Her heart raced. She had never been so close to him. "Relax," he whispered in her ear, while his heart beat gained speed.
M: Ik dooje se huye judaa
Jab ik dooje ke liye bane
Riya, understanding the lyrics moved away from him, while he still held her hand and that's when the meaning of the lyrics dawned upon him. They reminded him of her, someone he could never forget; someone he had lost. Roshni!
M:
Teri meri, meri teri Prem kahani hai mushkil
Do lafzoon mein yeh Bayaan na
ho paye
He was now seeing Riya move away from him and hence pulled her towards him and held her tight. Their faces were inches away, as he stared into her eyes. She was lost in him. She had no idea of the turmoil he was going through at that moment. He closed his eyes..
Aaa'.
Aaa'.
Images flashed through his mind. Roshni's smile, her love..
Her cruel murder; his blood boiled while his heart wept..
The words, "Ik dooje se huye judaa Jab ik dooje ke liye bane" were echoing in his ears. He forgot everything. He forgot that it was Riya he was dancing with. He wrapped his hand around her waist and pulled her closer to himself. Riya was stunned by his sudden move, confused, unable to comprehend it. Arjun still had his eyes closed, "Why did you leave me? Kyun chaligayi tum mujhe chodke?" he said to Riya, who, for him right now was Roshni.
M:
Tum se dil jo lagaya
Toh jahan maine paya
Riya was shocked listening to those words. The realization hit her like a lightning bolt! She was seeing his wife right now! It broke her heart into a million pieces all over again. Arjun had opened his eyes which were now wet. She had seen his anger but not his tears! All he could see through the curtain of his tears was Roshni and no one else.
M:
Kabhi socha na tha yeh
Milon door hoga saaya
Every word pierced Riya and Arjun like a dagger. For him it was like his agony had finally found its words. Riya could feel his pain now, and its intensity left her speechless. The dance intensified along with his pain. His hands pulled her into an embrace while she wrapped her hands around his neck.
M:
Kyun khuda tune Mujhe aisa khaab dikhaya
Jab haqiqat mein usse Todhna
tha..
His face was closer to her than ever. She was losing herself completely. His touch enchanted her. His embrace felt like heaven. Arjun was still in lost his illusion, still stuck in his past. He was unaware of what he was doin. Her embrace was what he needed. Her love was what he had longed for. And now he could see Roshni standing right in front of him, so close to him. He bent her backwards, while his lips reached out to hers. Riya woke up from her trance before it was too late. The lyrics told her what exactly was happening to her. She was longing for a dream that would be shattered in reality.
Fe: Ik dooje se huye judaa
Jab ik dooje ke liye bane
She turned around and walked away from him, her hand still in his. Arjun snapped back into reality. But before he could recover from the shock, a miracle happened. As Riya walked away from him, he saw his past merge with his present. He saw Roshni fading away and Riya replacing her, slowly filling the void. His eyes fell upon her hand that he still held.
Fe:
Teri meri, meri teri Prem kahani hai mushkil
Do lafzoon mein yeh Bayaan na
ho paye
He didn't want to let go of it. He remembered Riya's smile; her words of concern for him, her little gestures that brought a smile on his face; her courage. He remembered everything and wanted it all. He didn't want to let go off her hand. He wanted it all back! He wanted to live again! Is that possible? He pulled her back towards himself, his right hand holding her hand firmly and the other on her arm. Riya raised her head to look into his eyes. She was scared to see his reaction, terrified to face his anger as she knew that the reality had dawned upon him.
M: Teri meri,
meri teri Baaton ka har lamha Sabje
anjaana
Do lafzoon mein yeh Bayaan na
ho paye
Har ehsaas mein tu hai Har ik yaad
mein tera afsaana
Do lafzoon mein
yeh Bayaan na ho paye
Riya laid her hand on his arm and they moved together with the rhythm. His eyes never left hers, both searching for answers. His wounds were still fresh yet his feelings for Riya were becoming stronger by the day. Is that even possible? Harboring any feelings for Riya; isn't that being disloyal to Roshni? The pain was excruciating! He could live neither in his past nor in his present! What is happening to him?
'Answers' to those questions that were buried until now. But before he could find any, the music slowly came to stop. The crowd burst into a huge round of applause!
Riya stepped back. Her breathing became heavy. Her senses became numb. He could sense that change in Riya. Riya, without saying another word turned away from him and started walking towards the exit. Poor girl, she was perplexed. She couldn't understand him. At that moment he couldn't understand himself, so how could he blame Riya for walking away like that. How could he be angry on her?
He calmed down and composed himself. The case! That was more important now. He couldn't let Riya go out alone like that! He immediately rushed out of the party, to find Riya sitting on a park bench nearby, with her head buried in her hands. He hesitated for a moment. He wondered if he should talk to her or not. But what would he say to her? He needed some time to think and decipher himself.
Yet, he couldn't leave her alone like that. For now, he would apologize to her, for everything. For all his harsh words, for all those times he had hurt her. She deserved that. Moreover, Roshni would never forgive him, if he ever became the reason for her Chutki's tears. He didn't know if Riya had other problems and pain in her personal life, but he could atleast apologize for the pain he had given her.
He approached her and said, "Riya," when his mobile started ringing.
He answered the call, while Riya lifted her head to look at him. She stood up as soon as she saw the shocked expression on his face.
Arjun cut the phone and said to her with a firm expression on his face, "It's time Riya. Hamein jaana hoga, abhi!"
Riya nodded and followed him without another question.
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Finally! I hope you guys liked the dance sequence. It was a lot of hard work to pen down the sequence.
I really hope I didn't disappoint you guys... *fingers crossed*
(If I did I'm extremely sorry...)
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
My story started off 9 months after Arjun and Riya met, i.e., two years nine months after Roshni died. So there are a lot of scenes that I would be showing you in terms of flash-backs, which will give reasons as to how and why Arjun developed feelings for Riya. I am going reveal them slowly, whenever a particular scene or situation demands it as the FF proceeds.
P.S. DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS! THEY ARE VERY PRECIOUS TO ME... 😉
Chapter 10-1: http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3198907&TPN=43
Originally posted by: haruhi26splendid update dear.
Loved the song and both expressions, Arjun and Riya.Its as if both are fighting an already lost battle, but they just need to discover that they are already in love with each other..Please continue as soon as you can..Thks for the pm😊
Originally posted by: ValleryRose
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!! 😃
I was so worried whether I would be able to capture the feel or not!
You have no idea how glad i'm to see these compliments...😊
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