My Word is My Bond… Part – 5
Hi friends… This is Anci once again with the next part… Hope you like it…
And thank you so much for all your lovely comments… Good or bad please keep commenting…
And please do let me know if the story is boring, I’ll try make it interesting…
Let’s start with the next part…
Scene – 13:
Om: Shivaay…
No response
Om: Shivaay… (And tapped his shoulder)
Shiv: (Turned towards Om)
Om: Let’s go… We have some calls lined up…
Shiv: (Turned and gave Anika an angry look, which she gave a royal ignore and turned towards Radhika) Sorry dear… I’ll cook for you once we reach home… It is impossible to even talk with people who are no match in our standards…
Haider & Neil: (Banged their hands on their heads)
Arjun: (Scratched his forehead not understanding what to do)
Om & Radzie: (Felt irked. Before they could say a word)
Splash…
Shivaay was drenched in water.
Anika: (She just took a jar of water and threw straight on his face) Apana tadi kisee aur ko dikhaen… Mujhe nahin…
All cupped their mouths seeing the lioness in front of them. And were scared of the upcoming consequences…
Shiv: (Moved forward to hold her)
Arjun: (Stopped Shivaay from doing anything grave. He signed Om to take him away.)
Shiv: No Om… Today I’m not going to let go of her…
Arjun: Shiv…
Shiv: (Looked at Arjun)
Arjun: Jao… Om… (And signed him to take Shivaay)
Shiv: (Gave one last look to Anika and walked out)
Arjun: (Turned towards Anika) (Before he could even begin)
Anika: Arjun Ji… Please… Aapake dost ne pahale hee meri achchhee si seva kar chuki hai… Ab aap shuroo math kijiae… Please… (And joined her hands in front of him)
Arjun: (Saw her tear filled eyes)
Haider and Neil: (Who came forward to noticed the thin layer of water formed in her eyes)
Haider: (With a smile)
Jab yah dard hota hai…
Bas yuhi rona behatar hai…
Apane aap ko chot pahunchaane ke sthaan par…
Bas yuhi rona behatar hai…
(I know it was bakwassss… Please forgive me for this grave mistake… I didn’t know what to write in name of shaayaree…)
Anika: (Looked at Haider’s eyes, tears made its way out of her eyes. And a smile adored her face)
Haider: (Extended his hand) Friends?
Anika: (Gave in and shook her hand with him) Hmmm…
Neil: Hi… Kya aap mujhase bhee dostee karenge…?
Anika: (Smiled) Zaroor…
Neil and Anika too shared a hand shake.
Anika: (Looked at Arjun) I’m sorry… Aap se badtameez karna meri iraada nahin thi…
Arjun: (Smiled) (Placed his hand on her head and patted it slightly) Absolutely fine…
Radzie: (Was admiring her Arjun and his calmness)
Neil: (Noticed the lost Radhika, walked towards her and stood beside her) Little sister… Stop drooling at him… At least in public… (With a naughtiness in his voice)
Haider broke into laughter. Anika and Sammy was looking at them astonished with the newly revealed truth.
Radzie: (Gave a dangerous smile and punched his tummy)
Arjun was embarrassed and walked out after caressing Anika’s head once again.
Anika felt blessed with the love and friendship she earned today. Even her fight with Shivaay went out of her heads thinking about the love she earned.
Sammy: (Touched Anika’s shoulder, as Anika turned she was shocked to see tear filled face and wiped them off.) Smile darling that suits your better…
Anika: (Kissed Sammy’s hands that was on her cheeks) Love you…
Neil: Oh my God… I didn’t know you both are… (And left the sentence incomplete)
Anika & Sammy: (Glared him and within seconds “Chase Me” game begun)
Haider: (Had a good time laughing at the trio)
Radzie: (Held his upper arm and laughed along with him) Usakee zubaan usakee sabase achchha dushman hai… (His tongue is his best enemy…) (I tried writing in Hindi but not sure whether it was spelled right. So added the English version.)
Haider & Radhika: (Shared a hi-fi and had a hearty laugh)
Radzie: (Think.) It had been years I last saw these guys laugh whole heartedly like this… I just wish this happiness stays along with all of them… Shiv, I even want you to live your life in all means with love as companion…
Her trance was broken by a sound.
Scene – 14:
All the five ran towards the Directors room as they heard the sound from there. As they opened the door they were shocked to see the scene in front of them. First one to react was Anika.
Anika: (She walked forward, pulled Shivaay’s hand)
Shiv: (Sensing someone’s touch, he turned to find Anika holding his hand. He pulled his hand back)
Anika: (Controlled her anger and pulled his hand again)
Shiv: (He again pulled his hand back and started to speak)
But Anika didn’t let him to,
Anika: Ek dum chup… Kisee aur par ka gussa apane aap par dikhaana paagalapan hai… (With anger evident in her voice and face)
She took his hand in her hands delicately and started cleaning the blood flowing down from his hand. Om bought the first aid kit and handed it to her. She delicately cleaned his wound at times blowing air on them. The wound was neatly bandaged.
Anika was about to leave, but stopped by a voice.
Voice: Here take this…
Anika: (She turned to find Shivaay just behind her, extending some cash. She smiled at him and got the cash, surprising every single soul there making them rooted at the place. She turned half a way and dialled a number. What she did shocked the great Shivaay Singh Oberoi) Hello… Am I speaking to Fr. Dominic? Good Afternoon Father, Anika here… (Pause) I had something to tell you… My new boss wanted to do some donation and handed some money to me and I would like to give them to your home… Not much maybe at least a meal would be possible for all there… (Pause) Ok Father I’ll come by evening and handover the amount to you… Thank you Father…
After the call,
Anika: (Turned facing Shivaay) Thanks for the money SIR… Many innocent souls will be fed today upon your mercy… Thank you so much… (With a sugar coated smile)
She gave him a final look and walked out. Every single soul was shocked to see Shivaay tongue tied… That too by a lady…
Radzie: (Think) she is the first person who showed courage to speak in front of Shiv… She even left the great Shivaay Singh Oberoi shut his mouth tight… Dadi, I think she and Shiv makes a pair of collision… In your words, takkar kee jodee hai…
Om: (Saw Radhika smiling and in thoughts walked to her and stood beside her) are you thinking the same? (Only audible to her)
Radzie: (Smiled) aren’t we right…?
Om: (Smiled) Hmmm… i donon tho zaroor takkar kee jodee hai…
They smiled thinking about the takkar kee jodee.
Radzie: I’m sure, she’ll bring the best of Shiv… She’ll change his beliefs on name, blood and linage being prior…
Om: (Nodded affirmative) I just wish it happens soon and Shivaay leads a happy life with lots of love…
Radzie: Not just Shiv… Even my Omi deserves a happy life with lots of love…
Om: (His face lost its colour and the smile vanished from his face)
Scene – 15:
After a hour, in Director’s cabin,
All the five were working very hard to fill up the gaps and evaluating the missing or mislead paths. Sammy was running around the Director’s cabin and office helping her new bosses. Radhika was checking the documentaries submitted by the interns, seated in the couch. Sammy came and settled down next to Radhika, with a bunch of files. It was related to the show that is to be telecasted tonight.
All their trance was broken by a knock.
Arjun: Come in…
Anika: (Entered with a tray in her hand having coffee mugs, followed by a guy with another tray filled with eatables.) I know you all re busy and tired… So thought of helping you… (And indicated the coffee and snacks)
Haider: Yes… Yes… We would love to be helped…
Anika: (Smiled) here you go…
She served everyone.
Arjun: Thanks Ms. Anika… And it is really good… (Lifting the coffee mug a little high)
Anika: (Got the snacks tray from the guy and sent him back) Have some cookies too… I couldn’t arrange much…
Om: That’s absolutely fine…
Anika: (To Om) you said that you can help me with getting the groceries purchased… So…
Om: Oh yeah… Is the list ready?
Anika: Yes… (And extended a sheet) If you don’t mind could you please introduce me to the dealer so that from next time I can get it done by myself…? Even you’ll not be disturbed…
Om: (Smiling) well… I’ll introduce you to the dealers for sure… And you can purchase by yourself from next time… But if the question is about me getting disturbed, I would say I’m not the one to get disturbed by helping others…
Anika: (Smiled thankfully and nodded affirmative)
Sammy: (Being tired and stressed out, banged all the files on the table and held her head tight as she was frustrated with the slow progress of work)
Anika: (Walked to her. Went on her knees in front of her and removed the hands covering her face. Sammy looked at her with a layer of tear in her eyes.) We may give our 100%… Maybe even 200%, but it isn’t necessary that we are benefited with same 100%… Take it slow… No problem… With these michimichi feeling you’ll not be able to even find your own senses, then what will you work? Hmmm…?
Sammy: (Smiled, letting go of the tears that was held back so long)
Shiv: WOW… TAKE IT SLOW… Seriously…? Your so called speech is useless… And it is for failures and there is no space for failures here…
Anika: (Stood on her feet and walked towards the expensive show piece in the cabin. She lifted it with complete tenderness. Admired its beauty. Smiled at its beauty. Without turning towards Shivaay,) what comes to your mind when you see this Mr. Oberoi?
Shiv: Excuse me?
Anika: (She turned towards him.) Yes Mr.Oberoi, you heard me right… What you feel by just seeing this? What comes to your mind first?
Shiv: (Wasn’t able to even utter a word.)
Anika: (Smiled) when you aren’t able to even enjoy the beauty around you, then what is the use of your so called hard work? Running around this world without giving time for yourself to even breathe and achieving things are equal to this… (And dropped the show piece that she was holding.) USELESS… Your same word… Which obviously says that you’re… (And left the sentence half away.)
Anika: (She just turned and walked off. When she was near the door, half turned and said,) I’ll pay for the damage I caused… But I’m sorry to tell I can do it only on instalments… (Pause) Ek aur baat, main hamesha itne achchhe nahin hoon… I do have my limits… (And walked off)
All were shocked with the attitude the lady carried along and back answered the great Shivaay Singh Oberoi. Their trance was broken by,
Neil: Sammy…
Sammy: Hmmm… (Still in shock)
Neil: (Scratching his head.) What is this mich… mich…?
Haider: Haan… Something like that…
Sammy: (In isn’t that obvious tone) Michimichi… The yuck/uncertain feeling… (In a carefree tone)
Radzie: Hmmm… But why is her language too weird…? I mean, I’m not saying it isn’t good, but it is difficult to understand her in one go…
Sammy: (Smiled wide)
Krishna: (Walked to Sammy and half hugged her.) Her language is weird, good and difficult to understand… Just like her… But trust me di, at once one gets to know her then the realization strikes how beautiful and precious she is…
Sammy: Hmmm… Precious… That is Ani… (With a smile plastered)
By now all their attention was on Anjali, who was admiring the guy in front of her and her hand still holding his scarf tight as if her life is dependent on it.
Lots of Love,
Anci