The days of love and friendship Part 6
The teacher’s day….
All the teachers were dressed grandly to celebrate the Teacher’s day.Ishana was dressed in a beautiful saree.Ishana went near Omkara:Hi Omkaraji..
Om:Hi Ishanaji…
Ishana:How do I look in this saree?
Om:Looking good.
Ishana blushed:When I picked up this saree itself I knew that you will love this.
Om smiled.
Someone was fuming in jealousy watching Omkara admiring Ishana.Does anyone can guess who that person is?
Noor who came wearing a saree got upset seeing Om appreciating Ishana’s saree look.Seeing Noor’s jealous face Omkara smirked.Noor walked away angrily.Omkara walked after her.
Omkara:Noorji…
Noor:Finished admiring Ishanaji’s beauty?
Omkara smiled:It’s true is a woman is always jealous of another girl.
Noor was embarrassed.
Noor:Why should I be jealous of Ishanaji?
Omkara:When did I tell that you are jealous of Ishanaji?
Noor was embarrassed again.
Om:Surprising that you also wore saree.To be frank you look gorgeous.
Noor blushed.
Prerna,Omkara and Aditya were sitting together.
Aditya:What is the problem Prerna?
Omkara:Why did you call us urgently?
Prerna:I have only you both to share my pain.
Aditya-Omkara were stunned:Pain?
Prerna:Ya..
Omkara:Did you fight with Anurag?
Prerna:No.
Aditya:Did Anurag scold you?Then we will hit him and break his nose.
Prerna:No.He did not scold me.
Adi:Then what’s the problem?
Prerna:He behaves as if I don’t exist.He is interested only in work.He has not accepted me as his wife yet.
Aditya-Omkara were shocked.
Aditya:Anurag has not accepted you as his wife yet means?
Prerna:He does not love me at all.
Omkara-Aditya:What?
Omkara:This is arranged marriage.It will take time to fall in love.
Prerna:I know.But even in arranged marriage the husband shows interest in his wife.Right?But he has no interest in me.He is still living in his past.
Adi:Past means?
Prerna:His ex girl friend.He still loves her.So I have no place in his heart.
Aditya-Omkara were shocked.
Aditya:See..I told you that you deserve a one woman man,not a boy who had an ex girl friend before.Why did you agree to marry him when he himself said that he was having an affair?
Prerna:Because I thought that it was a casual affair.But after marriage only I realized that he can even die now for his ex girl friend.
Aditya:Horrible person.In a way he is cheating you mentally.
Omkara:What’s your decision Prerna?
Aditya:Even if you choose divorce we will support you.
Prerna:Divorce?Are you mad?I love Anurag.I want him.Then how can I divorce him?
Aditya:Then what is your decision?
Prerna:Even though you know that Zoya loves someone else you are loving her unconditionally.Like that even though Anurag loves someone else I will love him without expecting his love in return.Because I realized that love cannot be bought.It’s only a luck to be loved.
Aditya-Omkara looked at Prerna emotionally.
Aditya-Omkara:Prerna!
Prerna hugged them bursting into tears.Omkara-Aditya caressed them painfully.
Prerna reached home.The house was dark.
Prerna:What is this?
Suddenly the lights were switched on.
She was surprised to see Anurag before her wishing her:Happy birthday Prerna.
Her happiness had no bounds.
Moloy and Mohini wished her:Happy birthday Prerna.
Prerna:Thank you so much.
Rakesh-Veena came from behind:Happy birthday Prerna.
They hugged her.
Prerna was surprised:Maa..papa….
Rakesh:Anurag brought us here.
Prerna:Thank you Anurag.
Anurag gave her a packet:This is a lehenga.Jewellery is kept in the room.A birthday gift from me.Please wear them and come.
Prerna was surprised.
Mohini:Get dressed up and come Prerna.Anurag has arranged a party for you.
Prerna looked at Anurag in surprise:Surprise birthday party for me?
Anurag:Ya.Why not?You are my wife.
Prerna:It’s the first time you are calling me your wife.
Anurag smiled:May be because I never got any opportunity before.
Prerna:Never late.I am happy.
Anurag smiled.
Anurag:Get ready and come.There is one more surprise.
Prerna:Really?
Anurag:Ya.
Prerna got ready and come.She could not believe her eyes.There were Omkara and Aditya standing before her.
Adi-Om:Happy birthday dear Prerna.
Prerna got so excited that she hugged them.
Prerna:I can’t believe this.
Om:Anurag invited us for the party and told us not to tell you about it.
Aditya:Because he wanted to surprise you.
Prerna looked at Anurag in disbelief.
Anurag:I knew that no occasion is complete for you without Aditya and Omkara.So I invited them.
Prerna:You made my day special Anurag.Thank you.
He smiled.
A cake was brought.Prerna cut the cake.She looked at Aditya-Omkara:Sorry guys.This time the first bite is not for you guys.
Aditya-Omkara smiled as they had expected it.
She put the cake piece in Anurag’s mouth.He was stunned as he never expected it.
Slowly he smiled and fed her the cake.She smiled.Prerna fed cake to others.
Aditya-Omkara played music.
Prerna went near Anurag:Can I have the pleasure to dance with you?
Anurag:Yes.But promise me that you will not kick my foot with your show heel.
They both giggled.
Anurag-Prerna danced romantically.
O maahi ve, o maahi ve
Mahi mainu chhadyo naa
Ke tere bin dil naiyo lagna
Jithe vi tu chalna ae
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
Tu jee sakti nahi
Main jee sakta nahi
Koi dusri main sharta vi rakhta nahi
Kya tere baju mera
Sachiyan mohabbata ve
O maahi kithe hor naiyo milna
(Aur naiyo milna)
Jithe vi tu chalna han
Mahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
(Pichhe pichhe chalna)
O maahi ve, o maahi ve
Dil vich tere yaara mainu rahne de
Aankhon se yeh aankhon wali gal kahne de
Dil vich tere yaara mainu rahne de
Aankhon se yeh aankhon wali gal kahne de
Dhadkan dil di ae tainu pahchane
Tu mera hai main hun teri rab bhi yeh jane
Tu rah sakti nahi
Main rah sakta nahi
Tere bin yaara hor kithe takda nahi
Kya tere baju mera
Rang tera chadya ve
Ke hund koi rang naiyo chadna
(Rang naiyo chadna)
Jithe vi tu chalna han
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
(Pichhe pichhe chalna)
Maahi mainu chhadiyo na
Ke tere bina dil naiyo lagna
Jithe vi tu chalna ae
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
Anurag who was lost in Prerna cupped her face unknowingly.She looked down
shyly.Anurag held her hands.
Then he continued dancing normally with her.
Maahi mainu chhadiyo na
Ke tere bina dil naiyo lagna
Jithe vi tu chalna ae
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna(Kesari).
Prerna went near the gate to see off Aditya-Omkara.
Omkara:I think you are wrong Prerna.Anurag is really trying to work on the marriage.That’s why he did all this for your happiness.
Aditya:I feel that Anurag is having a special affection towards you.It can turn into love like what happens usually in arranged marriage.
Prerna blushed.
After the party Prerna went to the kitchen.Anurag followed her.
Anurag:Hope you enjoyed the party.
Prerna:Very much.Thanks a lot Anurag.
Anurag:I did’nt do it for your thanks.
Prerna:Then for what?
Anurag:I myself do not know.
Prerna thought:Fool.He does’nt know that he did it as he wanted to see me happy.
Anurag:By the way what are you doing here?
Prerna:I am going to make chocolate milk shake for myself.I feel like drinking it.But the sugar can is on the top.Can you please take it for me?
Anurag:Sure.
Anurag tried to take the sugar can from the cupboard.But by mistake another can fell down.Thus the wheat flour from it fell on Anurag.
Prerna laughed:You are looking like a clown.
Anurag:You feel that i look like a clown?Then I will show you.
He held her from the back
and rubbed her cheeks with his.
Without Anurag’s knowledge his lips touched Prerna’s cheek.
Prerna felt goosebumps in her body.
Anurag:Now you also look like a clown.
Prerna looked at him deeply.Unknowingly Anurag got lost in her eyes.
They shared an eye lock.
Suddenly he realized how close they were to each other.He moved away from her.
Anurag:I am sorry Prerna.By mistake I held you close to me.
Prerna:Why should you be sorry?You are my husband.It happens between husband and wife.It’s nothing abnormal.
Prerna smiled while Anurag felt embarrassed
and walked out.
Prerna:He is so kiddish.
Anurag remembered Prerna’s words(Prerna:Why should you be sorry?You are my husband.It happens between husband and wife.It’s nothing abnormal.)
Anurag smiled shyly.
Omkara took Jhanvi to his school and introduced Noor to her during the break time.
Om:Ma..this is Noorji.
Jhanvi smiled.
Noor touched her feet.
Jhanvi:God bless you.I am not saying this for name sake.I really mean it.Because when Om was shattered other than his friends it’s you who supported him.He learnt a lot about life from you which even I could’nt teach him.I really thank you for that from the bottom of my heart.
Noor:Aunty…what is this?Why are you thanking me?
Jhanvi:Because you deserve it.What you are doing for Om now is precious.
Noor smiled:We are colleagues.I help my students to do small exhibitions in school.The same way I am helping Omkaraji also.And I love art…especially whatever he makes.That’s why.I don’t expect anything in return.I just want Omkaraji to get what he deserves.
Jhanvi smiled patting her cheek.Omkara smiled.
Om:Maa…break time is going to get over.
Jhanvi:Oh!Anyway nice to meet you Noor.
She smiled:I also loved talking to you aunty.
Jhanvi:Hopefully we will meet again.
Noor:Yes.
Ishana was watching Omkara introducing Noor specially to Jhanvi.She became dull.
Ishana:I will go and speak to Omkaraji’s mother.
But before she could go near them,Omkara went out with Jhanvi.Ishana became dull.
He walked with Jhanvi till the car.Jhanvi got inside the car and looked at Omkara through the window.
Jhanvi:Om…what Prerna and Aditya said about Noor is true.She is a very nice girl.Perfect for you.
Om blushed with surprise.
Om:How did you understand that…?
Jhanvi:You are my son.I know that you really like her a lot.
Om became shy.
The car went away.
Days passed…
Financially Om’s art exhibition was organized by Aditya and Prerna.Noor did all the arrangements.
Jhanvi:God’s blessings will be there with you Om.
Prerna:All the best Om.
Aditya:This exhibition is going to change your life.
Om:All credits to Noorji.If Noorji was not there with me,this would not have been possible.
Noor smiled:Omkaraji…
Om:You should stand with me through out.
Noor:Sorry Omkaraji.I can’t.There will be press..media..I don’t want to come before them.If my face gets public it will be a problem for our community as I come from a conservative middle class family.My Ammi is fine.But others might taunt my Ammi.I don’t want that to happen because of me.
Omkara became dull:But Noorji..without you..
Noor:I am here only Omkaraji.But not near you.
Prerna:But mentally Noor will be near you Om.
Om-Noor smiled.Noor walked away.She hid behind the curtain watching the people who were coming there.The people were appreciating Omkara’s sculptures and paintings.Om,Aditya and Prerna were very happy.Om turned back.She saw Noor smiling
and showing thumbs up to him.He smiled seeing her.
The exhibition became a huge hit and the news flashed on all the medias about the youngest Oberoi’s success.Jhanvi felt very happy watching the clips on TV.Tej was surprised to see it.
Tej got lots of phone calls:Congratulations Tej.Your son is rocking now.You never told us that he is such a great artist.We are so surprised.Why did you hide from us that you have such a talented son?
Tej was numb hearing all these appreciations.
Jhanvi:Tej..now all are talking to you about our son.Slowly slowly you will be known as the greatest artist Omkara Singh Oberoi’s father.Those days are not far.I have full confidence in him.You thought that the field of art cannot give him anything.But Om proved you wrong.At least now you appreciate his talent.
Tej was silent.
Omkara returned home.
Jhanvi:Om…even on TV they are talking about you.I feel proud of you.
Omkara smiled.Ignoring Tej Omkara tried to walk away.
Suddenly Tej said:Congratulations Om.
Omkara looked at him in disbelief.
He thought:I did all this listening to Noor only to get your admiration dad.I think like Noor said I am getting it now.
But the egoistic Omkara hid his happiness and said sarcastically:Hope at least now you understood that business is not only the field where we can success..it is not only from business that we can gain money and fame.
Tej was embarrassed.Omkara went to his room.
Jhanvi smirked at Tej:At least now open your eyes Tej.
Tej was silent.
Omkara-Noor in school…
Om:I can’t believe it Noorji.Dad congratulated me.
Noor:See…I told you.
Om:Ya..it’s because of you.But still dad is not openly accepting it.
Noor:He will.For that you need to do more things.
Om:What?
Noor:I will tell you.
Noor told him something.
Om:Wow..that’s lovely.
Omkara held her hand:Thank you Noorji.
Noor smiled at him.
After a few days…
A success party was thrown for Omkara.He was surrounded by the media.
Aditya,Tej,Jhanvi,Noor and Prerna were there.Tej and Noo were finding it difficult to face each other.
A journalist:All are appreciating our art works.Who is the inspiration for you to create such beautiful things?
Omkara:Since childhood my mother and my friends encouraged me whenever I tried to do something creative.But it’s someone special who supported me to expose my creations to the outside world.I thank her as I am here before all of you only because of her.Otherwise nobody would have known me.
Another reporter:Who is that special person?
Jhanvi,Aditya and Prerna smiled as they knew that it’s Noor.He looked at Noor who was among the audience.Noor smiled.She nodded her head softly in ‘no’.
Om:That person is an introvert who does not want to make her name public.So I can’t reveal her name.But I give her all the credits.
Noor smiled.
Om looked at her and smiled.
Aditya went back home.
Zoya ran towards him in excitement:Aditya…
Adi:What’s the matter Zoya?You look so happy.
Zoya:Guess what?Yash is coming here tomorrow.I gave him the address.
Adi:Wow..that’s nice.
Zoya:Very soon we will get married and Yash will take me with him.After that like you wish we both can be free from our fake live in relationship.
Suddenly the reality struck Aditya and he became dull.
He thought:That means Zoya will go away from my life forever.
He struggled hard to control his tears.
He put a fake smile on his face and said:Congrats Zoya.Very soon you are going to be Yash’s bride.
Zoya was blushing.
Zoya got ready to go out.
Seeing Aditya,Zoya got irritated:Aditya..you did not get ready yet?
Adi:Why?
Zoya:You forgot so fast?We have to go out for shopping.Since I am going on a date with Yash after a long time I want to buy a new beautiful suit for myself.
Adi:Ok.I will get ready soon.
Aditya got ready and they went shopping.
Zoya:Aditya..I saw the full shop.But I am confused what to pick up.
Aditya smiled.He picked up a sky blue salwar suit.
Adi:This will look beautiful on you.
Zoya:This is so pretty.If you were not there with me,what would have been my condition?
I must admit that you are the best in dress selection.Yash’s dress selection is boring.Your wife will be lucky to have you as you will get her the best dresses.
Aditya smiled slightly.
The next day…
Yash arrived.Zoya was so excited that she embraced him:Yash!I am so happy.
Yash smiled.
Aditya felt jealous seeing their romantic pose.
Yash-Zoya looked at Aditya.
Yash:Hi Aditya..how are you?
Aditya:I am fine Yash.
Zoya:Yash,we should really thank Aditya for agreeing to have live in relationship with me.Otherwise Abbu would have brought some grooms for me.Now because of this live in relationship no boy is willing to marry me.
Zoya giggled.
Yash:Zoya..get ready.We will go out.
Zoya got excited:Date?I will get ready now.
Zoya went and got ready.
Aditya:Ok guys..enjoy…
Zoya:Bye Aditya.
Zoya went out with Yash.
After some hours Zoya came back.
Aditya:Where is Yash?And how was the date Zoya?
Zoya burst into tears.
Aditya:Zoya..what happened?
Zoya:I made a big mistake Aditya.
Aditya was shocked.