My Word is My Bond… Part – 10
Hi friends… I’m back again with another part…
For me it calls for a celebration as my first FF reached part ten… So to celebrate that I had written a pretty long episode…
Please have patience and read completely… I hope it isn’t boring… Please do comment… Good or bad no offence please comment helping me to improve…
Once again, beware friends, it is pretty loooonnnnnggggg part…
Let’s jump into the next part…
Scene – 24:
Seeing they lost in each other once again, Sammy banged her hand on her head.
Haider: (To Sammy.) You don’t worry dear… I have better ways to bring them back to sense…
Haider: (He walked close to the duo, holding two bottles of water. He smiled wide and emptied that on their heads drenching them completely.) Welcome back to earth…
Krishna: (Cleared his throat.) I… I’ll be right back… (And rushed out.)
In the speed he went, Anjali’s hold on his sleeve got lost.
Anjali: (Face lost its colour. Before she could realize what is happening, she was dragged by someone.)
All mouths were hung open.
Anjali: (Smiled wide, as it was Krishna who got hold of her hand and took her along.)
Neil: Ho kya raha hai…?
Om: Phew… Full of romance…
Haider: (Laughed.)
Arjun: These two are getting really close now-a-days…
Shiv: Hmmm… Absolutely… (Turning towards Sammy.) Were they this close as they are now, even before our arrival…?
Sammy: No Sir… Not at all… They hardly see each other’s face… Maybe now she is feeling safe to express herself…
Neil: What does that even mean…?
Sammy: She was never this confident or stress free… A fear would be always covering her face… What not Kris did to kill her fear, make her feel strong and make her happy… But all went above head, as Nandhini mam was around… (Pause.) She feared him not get into any trouble helping her… She loved him so much… She loves him so much… But is very good in hiding her feelings…
Voice: Kyon nahin, vah in bhaiyon kee bahan hain… To kuchh bhee ajeeb nahin hai…
All turned to find Radhika standing near the door. She walked towards them and held Sammy’s shoulder and continued.
Radzie: I still remember him saying how troublesome her adolescence was… She was away from all… It was Kris who always walked behind her… What not he did to even bring a smile on her face… A stress free smile… (Said the last few words dreamily.)
Haider: What did he do…?
Radzie: (Fake smiled.) Fall in love, you’ll know what all he did…
Haider: (Made faces.)
Sammy: (Chuckled happily.)
Neil: (Was lost in her smile.)
Radzie: (Noticed Neil lost.) It is always better to let out our feelings… It is always better to let the person know, what he/she is to you… It is always better to be open in front of feelings rather than burying it in you… As it will give you only pain… (Tears brimming her eyes.)
Arjun: (Walked to her and touched her shoulder.)
Radzie: (Within fractions of second, clung on to him, with her hands around his neck.)
Arjun: (Comforted her hugging back. He sensed her struggling to hug him with their vast height difference and lifted her with his hands around her waist.)
Radzie: (She hugged him even more tightly.)
Arjun: (Was continuously pecking her and saying some sweet notes only audible to her.)
After few minutes, when she was calm, he broke the hug and made her stand on her feet. They found all the eyes fixed to them.
Radzie: Have some shame guys, you were watching your sister’s… (She couldn’t complete as her to mush emotional brother engulfed her in a tight hug. She smiled and hugged him back tight.)
Shiv, Om and Haider joined the hug.
Sammy: (Had tears in her eyes.)
Arjun: (Walked to her and arm-hugged her.)
Sammy: (Smiled a lovely one.)
Arjun: (Thought.) What is happening to me…? Why do I always feel connected to her…? What is she really to me…? Her single drop of tear makes me feel immense pain… What is it God…? Please show me a sign that I can understand…
Voice: (From the door.) Is everything fine…?
Haider: Yes my dear… Everything is fine… (He walked towards the door and pulled the person into a hug.)
Voice: Hmmm… And what is this now…? (And gestured them.)
Haider: It is called love dear… Don’t you know…? Very bad Ani…
Yes, it was Anika.
Anika: Love…? I really don’t know… And trust me, I don’t want to know… (Before anyone could say a word.) Everything is ready for the celebration… (Passed a faint smile and walked out of the cabin.)
Haider: (Turning to Sammy.) Now what is with her…?
Sammy: (The question struck her mind. Few scenes passed in front of her eyes. Tears were flowing uncontrollably.)
Everyone were shocked would be an understatement.
Arjun: Sammy…
Sammy: (No response.)
Neil: Sammy…
Sammy: (No response.)
Arjun: Sammy…
Neil: Sammy… (And placed his hand on her shoulder.)
Sammy: (Jerked his hand off and trembled in fear.) Don’t you… (Breathing heavily.)
Radzie: (Rushed to her.) SAMMY… (Shouted to bring her back to sense.)
Sammy: (Came back to sense and found everyone starring at her and realized tears flowing down her eyes. She even realized what would have happened.) I’m fine… (And rushed out.)
Shiv: Now what happened to her…?
Om: Everyone… Every single one’s life is a mystery… Pains are crystal clear in their eyes… What is even happening in this world…?
Arjun: Guys… I don’t understand why, but I have to admit, that… I really don’t know why I get a strange feeling whenever I see her…
Radzie: You mean Sammy…?
Arjun: (Nodded his head affirmative.)
Haider: But why…? I mean do you have any doubts on her…?
Arjun: No Haider… It is not I doubt her loyalty… It is that… It is just that I feel a strange pain whenever her eyes reflect pain… I don’t understand why…
Shiv: Arjun… (And placed his hand on his shoulder.)
Arjun: (Nodded his head.) I’m fine Shiv…
Radzie: (Came and stood in front of Arjun, and hugged him by encircling her hands around his waist.) We’ll find it out Ajju… Relax…
Everyone had a smile on their face.
Neil: (To lightened the situation.) I think I have to put a set of rules to you my baby sister…
Radzie: (Just lifted her head without breaking the hug and gestured what.)
Neil: If not, we’ll end up making preparations for naming ceremony of baby before your marriage preparation…
Arjun: (Snatched the bottle from Om’s hands and threw on him.)
Radzie: (Smiled.) Good… In fact I don’t mind…
All the eyes and mouth were hung wide open listening to her little shameless words.
Arjun: (Closed her mouth before she could continue and looked at his friends awkwardly.)
Om: Please Arjun… Do keep her mouth shut like this… Or else we would really end up with blood in our ears… I mean for God’s sake we are your brothers Radzie…
Shiv: What are you even saying Om…? Trust me when brother is shameless like this… (Pointing towards Neil.) Then sister will for sure inherit that right…
Haider: (Was completely silent.)
Om: (Patted his shoulder.) What are you thinking…?
Haider: Just that how is Arjun going to live and deal with this disaster…? She shut all our mouth with a single sentence only…
Om: Right…
Haider: All the best Arjun… You have a long way to go…
Arjun: Yeah… A long way…
Radzie: (Pinched his hand that was closing her mouth.)
Arjun: Ouch… Radhi… Have you gone nuts…?
Radzie: No… I have gone grapes… (Huffed and walked off.)
Arjun: Now what did I do…?
Neil: He he he… I’m so happy today…
Shiv: And why so…
Neil: Because here on he’ll be the target… (Pointing Arjun.) I’ll be free from the little devil…
Everyone burst into fits of laughter, except Arjun. After few minutes, they walked out and joined everyone in the celebration.
By nine, they called off the celebration. And one-by-one everyone left.
Scene – 25:
Krishna: Di… Please di… Haan bolo na di…
Anika: Kris… First tell me what is the matter, then I’ll say you either ‘yes’ or ‘no’…
Krishna: Di… Is that you don’t trust me…?
Anika: Trust…? Kris please don’t take me wrong dear… I lost trust on people long ago… And it is difficult for me to bring it back…
Sammy: (Who was till that moment laughing seeing the duo, lost her smile. She composed.) Kris… Why don’t you tell what the matter…is? Why would you even put her in such a spot that she end up hurting herself and you…?
Krishna: I’m sorry di… (His voice can clearly say how hurt he was.)
Anika: (Realizing the fact that she hurt him bad, went to him held his shoulders.) Kris… It isn’t your fault bacha… I lost hope and trust because of my own people with whom I spent my life right from my birth… So don’t hurt yourself thinking you to be the reason… I…
Before she could continue,
Krishna: I understand di… (He smiled weakly.)
Anika: (Hugged him to comfort him.)
Sammy: (Hugged him from behind and they had a group hug.)
The complete conversation between the three was witnessed by our five men, Radhika and Anjali.
Anjali: (To lightened the situation.) Not fair di… A group hug without me…
The trio turned to see all there.
Anjali: (Ran to them, pushed Krishna out of the hug and took his place between Sammy and Anika.) Dare you take my place…? (Pointing her fore-finger towards him.)
Krishna: (Who was lying on the floor, faked a fear and smiled later on her antics.)
Anjali: And what is happening…?
Krishna: Nothing much… I wanted to take my sisters, Ansh and Anya to a place…
Sammy & Anika: Where…?
Kriahna: To my friend’s place… Tomorrow… She is a great story teller… She used to conduct two shows every weekend… One for kids and other for elders… Please di… Say yes… Please…
Sammy: Haan Ani… Let’s go… Even Ansh and Anya would feel good… It had been some time we enjoyed…
Anika: Okay… Kris, is she the same girl about whom you once said me… Your childhood friend…
Krishna: Yes di… (All excited.) The best thing happened in our life is we met each other… She is too good…
Sammy: Hmmm… So we should meet her for sure…
Krishna: (Smiled and his gaze met fire spitting eyes of Anjali.) What…?
Anjali: You were planning to take your sisters, Ansh and Anya…?
Krishna: Yes… (Realization stuck him.) I mean no… I thought first I’ll talk to them and come to you and ask if you would like to join us…
Anika & Sammy: (Chuckled seeing the scary cat.)
Krishna: (Continued.) I swear… Please trust me…
Anjali: Hmmm… So when are we going…?
Krishna: Tomorrow evening five to six for kids and six to seven for elders…
Anjali: Ok… Don’t you forget to pick me up…? (And walked off.)
Krishna: Phew… This girl will be end of me… (Turned to Sammy and Anika.) Be ready by four ladies… I’ll pick you up…
Voice: So you don’t want me to join…?
Krishna: Oh please di… I said sisters… And I hope you remember you are one among them… And I didn’t call you here while discussing as you won’t show me any tadi like her… (Pointing towards Anika.)
He was gifted with a hit on his head by Anika.
Radzie: (Laughed.) Ok fine… Will you pick me too…?
Krishna: Yup… Three thirty sharp di… First I’ll pick you and we will pick them…
Radzie: (Nodded affirmative.)
Anika: But how will you pick everyone…? I mean…
Krishna: Di… I have a plan… Di tusi tension na lo… Sab mein manage kar loonga…
Anika: Okay… So chalie…? It is too late… They both would have made the house into two by now…
Sammy: Ani… Shall I join you today…? Please…
Anika: Please kyoon…? You can come whenever you want…
Sammy: (Smiled.) Okay… I’ll go get my bag… Two minutes… (And rushed.)
Krishna: So di… Sharp four… Bye…
Anika: Bye…
Radzie: Wait guys… Kris… Do one thing you come to Ani’s house sharp by four… Even I’ll join the ladies today… (Looking at Ani.)
Anika: (Nodded affirmative.) So let’s pull Anjali to along with us…
Krishna: What…?
Radzie: What…? (In a teasing tone.) Did you have any plans especially for her…?
Krishna: No… Not at all… Will meet you ladies tomorrow… Bye… (And rushed out.)
The five men held Krishna in the parking. They discussed something (in mute) and left after a while.
The four ladies too started to Anika’s house. Anika and Anjali in Anika’s champa. Sammy and Radzie in Sammy’s scooty.
The ladies had a galla time in Anika’s home. Kids were in cloud nine to see the rest three in their house and played till late night.
Scene – 26:
Morning (10 AM) – Anika’s house,
Anika was preparing food in the kitchen. After few minutes, Radzie joined her.
Radzie: Good morning Ani… (Rubbibg her eyes.)
Anika: Good morning dear… You could have slept little while more… See you’re sleep walking… Careful… Come with me… (And took her to the hall and helped her on the couch.)
Radzie: (Pulled Anika, made her sit on the couch and place her head on her lap.)
Anika: (Smiled.) Oh God Radzie… I really pity Arjun ji… He is really going to have a tough time handling you…
Radzie: Not you to Ani… (And snuggled close into her.)
Voice: Thank you so much… At least you understood my situation completely…
Radzie: Oh stop it Ani… Stop mimicking Arjun…
Voice: It is not Ani… But it is Arjun…
Radzie: (Opened her eyes with a jerk.) Arjun… What are you doing here so early…?
Arjun: (Before he could reply.)
Haider: My mother’s house… What is that bothering you…? (Went and hugged Anika.)
Radzie: Only you two or…?
Voice: Nope… We are here…
There stood Neil, Shiv and Om at the entrance.
Anika: Aap log… Please come in…
They walked in settled in the couch.
Anika: Is everything fine…? You all here at this time…
Arjun: No Anika… It is just that, it had been a long time we enjoyed together… Radhi and doll was here, so thought of joining… I hope you don’t mind…?
Anika: No Arjun ji… I don’t mind… In fact I’m happy… You won’t believe, but the truth is last night when Ansh and Anya saw the ladies here, they were expecting you guys too… I… In fact we had a tough time handling them…
Shiv: Even I missed them… (In a trance. Later realizing what he said, he cleared his throat.) Where are kids and doll…? (Looking around.)
Radzie: Sleeping… We were up till three last night…
Shiv: What…? Have you guys lost it…? Kids were up till three…?
Arjun: Seriously ladies… Grow up…
Neil: And from when are you up Ani…? I’m sure Radzie just woke up before we came…
Anika: Voh…
Haider: Ani… I think he asked you something…
Anika: Five…
Shiv: What…?
Radzie: (Eyes almost popped out.)
All were like is she insane.
Om: Radzie take her to room and put her to sleep…
Anika: No… I’m fine… In fact I was cooking…
Shiv: Rest of the cooking we’ll handle… Now off to bed… (Sternly.)
Anika: (Left out with no other choice went to her room along with Radhika.)
Guys took in charge of the cooking.
Scene – 27:
11:00 AM,
Sammy, Radhika and Anjali walked out to the hall with Ansh and Anya.
Seeing the men, Ansh and Anya was overjoyed.
Anya: Billuujii… (Ran to Shivaay and climbed on him jumping.)
Shiv: Hey… Not again…
Anya: (Showed a puppy face with head hung low.)
Shiv: (Laughed.)
Anya: (Smiled and kissed him.) Billuujii…
Shiv: Like mother, like daughter…
Ansh: Billuujii… Me…?
Shiv: (Rolled his eyes on being called billu again. Lifted Ansh too.)
Both the kids kissed him on either cheeks.
All smiled wide. Anika who stepped out was shocked to the core to see their growing bond.
Shiv: (On seeing Anika awake.) What are you doing here…? I think I asked you to sleep…
Anika: (Coming back to sense.) I’m done with my sleep… (And walked off.)
Haider: What is wrong with this girl…?
All their heads turned towards the single person.
Sammy: (Sensing everyone’s gaze on her, stammered.) I’ll check on her… (And walked in the way Anika left few minutes back.)
Neil: For sure these two girls are hiding something huge…
Radzie: Last night I tried to have a talk and understand, but it was a big flop… They are much better in controlling themselves… Even beyond our imagination…
Silence prevailed. Sensing the kids presence,
Shiv: Champ… Birdie… Would like to have pizza…
Kids: Yes…
Shiv: Come let’s go… (And walked to dining with kids in his arms.)
Om: He is completely different with kids… He is in his best version with them…
Radzie: Hmmm… And even with Ani…
Everyone smiled.
Neil: (Scratching his head.) With Ani…?
Haider: (To Radhika.) Why is your brother so dumb…?
Radzie: Manufacturing defect…
All laughed.
Shiv: Guys talk later… Now come and have something… It is too late for a breakfast…
Radzie: I’ll go look for Ani and Sammy… (She turned to find them stepping in.) Here they are…
Anika: Didn’t you guys start with your breakfast yet…
Haider: Nope… Waiting for you… Now come… (And dragged her to the dining.)
Arjun: (To Sammy.) Come… (Guided her by holding her by shoulders.)
Radzie & Anjali: Now who is going to take us to dining…?
Neil: Me… (And took Anjali along with him…) (To Radhika.) Grow up lady…
Radzie: (Mouth was hung open.)
All chuckled.
Om: Come dear… Let’s have our breakfast…
Radzie: (Passed a cheeky smile.)
Anika: (When she tasted the food, she was shocked will be an understatement. A thin layer of water formed in her eyes.)
Haider: Is everything fine Ani…
(By now all were shocked to see tear filled eyes of Anika.)
Shiv: Is it too spicy for you…? But I added minimal spice only…
Anika: The Ledbury… (No offence, just picked a hotel located in London.)
The Five Men: (Face was ghost struck.)
Shiv: The Ledbury…?
Anika: (Shit… What did I do…?)
Haider: The Ledbury… It is in London… How do you know about it…?
Sammy: Haider Sir… Few years before, she had visited London once… I remember her saying about her visit…
Arjun: (Sternly.) Stop building stories Sammy… If you ladies don’t want to share the truth never mind, but dare you not lie…
Anika: Arjun ji… It isn’t her fault… She just tried to keep up her promise… Actually, I… (Closing her eyes, she said in one go.) I basically belong to London… I’m not an Indian citizen by birth… And I had visited ‘The Ledbury’ very frequently… And the dishes tasted something familiar… Nothing much… And please don’t ask me much… I’ll not be able to say… (With tears…)
Shiv: Was it you…? Who handed me the chit…?
Anika: (Was shocked to hear this.)
Shiv: I’m asking you something damn it…
Anika: (Shivered and nodded affirmative. And ran out of the house.)
Sammy: (Was also shocked with Shivaay’s question.) (Weakly.) I’m sorry… (And went behind Anika.)
Shiv: (Was dumb struck with the revelation. He silently walked away.)
Radzie: Guys… What is happening…? What are you people hiding…?
Haider: Trust us Radzie… Even we are confused… Even you know he was working in ‘The Ledbury’ when he was in London for his higher education… Nothing much we know…
Radzie: Arjun…? What about you…?
Om: Yes… Even he can hide from us… But not from you… He shares every minute thing to you… Speak up Arjun…
Arjun: Trust me guys… Even I was kept in dark…
Neil: Strange… In fact impossible…
Arjun: (Noticing kids scared and confused.) Champ… Birdie… Would you guys like to have chocolates…?
Kids: (Bobbed their head yes continuously.)
Arjun: Fine… Anju… Get chocolates for them and take them to garden… Fine…?
Anjali: (Nodded yes.) (And took kids along.)
Arjun: Radhi… Call Krishna… Ask him to be with Anjali and kids… And you please check on Anika and Sammy…
Radzie: (Nodded accepting. And walked out.)
Arjun: Guys… Let’s go… (He walked in the direction Shivaay went.) (Others followed him.)
Scene – 28:
Arjun: What are you hiding Shiv…?
Shiv: (Just extended a chit, without turning.)
Chit reads:
Hi Master Chef,
I always wanted write one for you… But didn’t have the courage to… Today, if I didn’t show the courage, maybe in this birth I’ll not be able to write it for you…
Your food is awesome… It has the touch of mother’s love… I always enjoyed your food… I just hope, I’ll be able to taste your hand made food once again in future… Thank you Master Chef… You’re the best…
Love,
Your Admirer…
Arjun: What was the need for you to hide this from us…?
Shiv: As I didn’t want you guys to know that I lost my heart to My Admirer, and the very next moment I realized I lost her too… (A lone tear escaped his eyes.)
Haider: You didn’t meet her… You didn’t know her… And you’re saying you lost your heart to her… How Shiv…?
Shiv: Maybe that is called as LOVE… End of the day, the only left out truth is I LOST HER… Let it be like that… (And walked off without giving a glance to them.)
Arjun: He is still hiding something…
Om: What made you think so…?
Arjun: I agree, one can be impressed by this chit… But falling head over heel in love with a person. Just with a chit, is impossible… There must be something more for this to happen…
Neil: Maybe you’re right… Guys think… He is Shiv… As Arjun said, this chit alone can’t be a reason… There is something beyond our thinking…
Haider: Let’s wait for now… He isn’t going to open up so easily…
Everyone agreed. And moved out.
All reached hall, were Anika, Sammy and Radhika were sitting. Shivaay was watching Anika from a distance. His eyes had pain and longing. This was the new version of Shivaay for every single soul there. Breaking all their trance came kids, followed by Anjali and Krishna.
Kids: Mamma… Mamma…
Anika: (At once took them in her embrace and cried silently. She wiped them off before they could see.) Where were you both…? Hmmm…?
They extended their hands forward.
Anika: Hmmm… So you two naughty kids got chocolates… And what else did this duffer get you…?
Anya: Ice-creams…
Ansh: (Banged his hand on his head.)
Krishna: (Hid himself behind Anjali.)
Anika: Gadha… Will take your class later…
Krishna: (Showed a puppy face.)
Kids: (Laughed at his expense.)
Anika: (Snatched the chocolates.) Now no more chocolates or ice-creams for two days…
Anya: Tat s not faair mamma… (That is not fair mamma…)
Anika: No chocolates for three days…
Anya: (Before she could speak, Ansh closed her mouth shut with his hand.) Sut up… Pushmnt daays ill incease… (Shut up… Punishment days will increase…)
All laughed at their antics.
Anya: (Showed a puppy face and her gaze fell on Shivaay.)
Shiv: (Went on his knees and extended his arms.)
Anya: (Went running into his arms and buried her head in the crook of his neck.)
Shiv: Birdie… Look at me… (But she didn’t raise her head.) (He rubbed her back continuously to comfort her. After few minutes,) Bacha… Relax… I’ll get you chocolates baby… Listen… Look at me… (He made her face him.) What happened bacha…?
Anya: Mamma pushed Anoo…
Shiv: Pushed…?
Krishna: Punished…
Shiv: Hmmm… Mamma punished Anoo, because Anoo and Ansh had more sweets… You should have anything and everything only to a limit bacha… Mamma wanted to teach you and punished you… Hmmm…?
Anya: (Bobbed her head understanding.)
Shiv: (Extended his other hand for Ansh. He came running and got into his arms.) So from today you both will have sweets with mamma’s permission… Okay…?
Kids: (Nodded their head yes.)
Shiv: Now say sorry… Go… (And let them down.)
Kids: (Went running to Anika. Holding their ears, said,) sorry mamma…
Krishna: (Kneeling in between the kids.) Sorry mamma… Smile please…
All the three showed their puppy face.
Anika: (Couldn’t hold anymore and laughed out.)
Others joined her.
04:00 PM,
All were ready to go. They were standing at the door step, when a tempo travelled came to halt in front of the house. Everyone’s eyes looked at Krishna. He smiled acknowledging.
Krishna: Come on kids… Let’s enjoy… (He took kids along with him.)
Anjali followed them. And rest one-by-one followed them.
Krishna: (Got the keys from the driver. Thanked him and sent him.)
Sammy: Don’t tell me you’re going to drive us to the destination…?
Krishna: Of course dear… I’m going to…
Anjali: Dare you not… Arre… Have you ever tried driving one before that you’re all set to drive this big vehicle…? Are you nuts…?
Krishna: Hold on lady… Hold on… Phew… Kitanee bolthe hai…
Anjali: (Glared him.)
Krishna: I mean… It is not the first time I’m driving this huge vehicle… I’m used to it…
Anjali: Oh really…? As if you own this and you was driving this to fill your tummy…
Krishna: Not bad… You had a good guess…
Anjali: What…?
Krishna: (Started the vehicle.) Yes… This is my vehicle… I had been driving this vehicle since I was eighteen… To support my family… And yes… Our tummies were filled with the money earned out of it… (And smiled wide.)
Anjali: (Almost choked.) I’m sorry… My intension wasn’t to…
Krishna: Relax dear… Your teases unfortunately matched my past… That doesn’t mean I’m hurt or you’re so mean… Just relax… Let it go…
Anjali: (Smiled weakly.)
All were filled with different thoughts. Haider and Neil was entertaining kids, as they didn’t want them to be punished for which is not their fault.
Finally they reached their destination and stepped out. It was beautiful house with garden in front. The garden has a swing. There were many children playing around.
Scene – 29:
Krishna: So here we go… The home of liveliness… (To Om,) And Om sir you’ll love it… This house has something which will leave you awestruck…
Om: Hmmm… Ok… Let’s see what is so special… If by chance I’m going to be left awestruck, then I promise I’ll do anything and everything to showcase the beauty in front of the whole world…
Krishna: (Smiled wide.)
All walked in. Krishna was right, there were so many beautiful sculptures and paintings which spoke more. Om was observing every minute details in each sculpture and painting. A smile covered his lips. He was happy to be here. He mentally thanked Krishna for bringing him here. All were speaking among themselves.
Krishna: Come on guys… Let’s go in… Show is about to start… We’ll get enough time to enjoy the beauty of this house later…
All followed him and settled in their places.
The show started. It was a puppet show for kids.
The voice behind was of a lady. Her words were like a hymn… Her way of narration was too good. Kids had a gala time. One hour passed away, but none realized.
Next, it was time for next show.
Few kids went out to play and few remained with their parents.
It was a sand art with oral narration adding special effect. It was a story based on how a man learns to respect and love from a dog. It was very poetically showcased. The handwork was mind blowing. The most impressed one was Om and was desperate to meet the person now. Being an artist himself, he couldn’t control from praising the unknown person just behind the screen. Finally there comes the end of the show.
Everyone left happily after the show. Only our six men and four ladies were there along with the kids. A girl walked out from behind the screen.
Krishna: Hey devil…
Lady: (Her eyes widened. She turned and looked at their direction.) Kangaroo…
Krishna: (Made faces.) Oh come on darling… Not again…
Lady: (Smiled and ran into his embrace.)
Krishna: (Hugged her back tight.)
Anjali: (Land below her feet was swiped off.)
Anika: (Placed her hand on Anjali’s shoulder.) Trust is something important… Don’t lose it… Because once lost, is lost forever…
Anjali: (Thought about her words and nodded her head understanding.)
Lady: KB… What are you doing here…? And why didn’t you tell me that you’ll be here today…?
Krishna: Sorry bacha… Wanted to surprise you and many other souls…
Lady: (Looked confused at him.)
Krishna: Stop straining your little brain… I’ll tell you princess…
Lady: Oh God… Is it that by any means you took a vow to call me infinite names but not my real name KB…?
Krishna: (Laughed at her accusation.) Sorry little one… Got habituated calling you different names… (Receiving a glare from her.) Ok ok… Now don’t become kaali ma… I’ll call you Gauri… Happy…?
Yes, it was Gauri.
Gauri: More than happy… (And smiled wide.)
Right from the moment her face was shown clear, there was someone lost or it will fair to say mesmerized, by her beauty. And it was our Om, the great artist.
Shivaay noticed this and was happy that finally his brother was feeling attracted to someone. He wished his little brother all joy and happiness.
Krishna: Now come… I’ll make you meet few people…
Gauri: (Nodded her head and walked along with him, holding his bicep.)
Krishna: Here you go… Meet… (Before he could complete.)
Gauri: Let me guess…
(Standing in front of kids.) Hi Anya… Hi Ansh… Will you be my friend…?
Kids: (Bobbed their head yes. And they shared a hug. Gauri kissed their forehead too.)
(Standing in front of Sammy.) Tall, cute and smile always adoring her lips, no matter whatever situation maybe… That is Sammy di… Hi Sammy di…
Everyone were shocked.
They shared a hug.
(Standing in front of Anika.) Tall, little chubby and motherly… That is Ani di… Hi Ani di…
They shared a hug too. Anika kissed her forehead.
(Standing in front of Radhika.) Little short, bubbly and naughty smile always playing on the face… That is Radzie di… Hi Radzie di…
Radzie: (Threw draggers on Krishna, who saw everywhere but not her. Turning to Gauri.) Hi Gauri…
They shared a hug too. Radzie pulled her cheeks and said, even you’re naughty it seems…
Gauri: (Bobbed her head yes with a baby pout.)
All laughed at it.
(Standing in front of Anjali.) (She smiled wide and hugged her tight.) Welcome to the family bhabi…
Anjali: (Was confused and happy too.)
They broke the hug.
Gauri: (To Krishna.) KB… You said she is beautiful… But she is much more beautiful than my imagination… But the question is, how did she even looked back at a kangaroo like you…?
All burst into fits of laughter.
Krishna: (Fake laughed.) Over…? (And turned his face making some faces.)
Gauri: (Chuckled and pulled his cheeks.) So cute… (Her gaze fell on the five men.)
Gauri: Oh my God… The Power of Five…? (Turned towards Krishna to confirm. He nodded yes.) Idiot… You should have told me before… Crack case… (And hit his head.)
Walked and stood in front of the men.
Gauri: Hi Power of Five… It is great feel to meet you in person… (With complete chirpiness.)
Gauri: (Turning to Om) and you… Mr. Omkara Singh Oberoi… It is my dream come true to have you here…
Krishna: (Chuckled at her excitement.)
Gauri: (Glared at Krishna and turned back to Om) you really have magic in your hands… Your every single sculpture, every single painting speaks infinity… At every single glance it predicts a new story… I just adore them… (Said every single word happily and dreamily.)
Om: (Smiled at her.) It is really a credit for anyone to earn a good word for his/her magic from a person who owns the same magic… I’m honoured…
Gauri: (Was almost about to collapse but was held by Krishna thankfully. She turned and hugged Krishna.) Thank you KB… Love you…
Krishna: Love you too… (And kissed at top of her head.)
Lots of Love,
Anci