FORBIDDEN LOVE

《5》

In Rao mansion,
Raghav was busy planning something for his mother while Farhad was looking after the arrangements. Even Kirti was excited because it was the first time that they are going to celebrate their mum's birthday grandly. Jaya was a bit sceptical about spending soo much money on such small thing but Raghav and Kirti managed her and told that this was their wish.

Raghav was sitting in his study room when Farhad came in.

Farhad: Sir everything is done!
Raghav: good!
Farhad: have you invited every of your relatives? Or is someone else left?
Raghav: everything is done! I want to see my mum's proud face when everyone will praise me.
Farhad: I didn't get what you just said.
Raghav: everyone taunted my mother that I was a criminal but no one actually emphasized with her like that girl Pallavi did.
Farhad: Sir everyone can't be like Pallavi.
Raghav: I know. She is very honest girl which is her best quality, you know I saw honesty and care reflecting in her eyes when I met her for the very first time (proudly).
Farhad: you have noticed her way too much!(teasing tone).
Raghav: what?(confused)
Farhad: nothing Sir! It's already time. But I didn't understand how will your relatives praise you when they consider you the culprit and not the victim?
Raghav: I have asked them too keep their mouths shut and speak only good about me in return of money.
Farhad: what?
Raghav: yes! You know people value money more than relationships so it's going to be very useful for me.
Farhad: Sir this is cheating with your family.
Raghav: no Farhad, I just want to see my mum happy for once and I can do anything for it.
Farhad: okay as you wish. I hope everything go by the plan.
Raghav: it will definitely!

In Deshmukh's mansion
Pallavi got home from office and changed her clothes. She went to rest when Nikhil came in her room.

Nikhil: good evening Di!
Pallavi: good evening! What are you doing here?
Nikhil: di! your friend Kirti called me and invited us to her mum's birthday party.
Pallavi: oh shit! It totally slipped from my mind. Where are mum and dad?
Nikhil: they aren't home because they had a dinner at dad's friend's house. I already asked them and they told me that I should accompany you.
Pallavi: ok. You go and wait!I'll be ready in few minutes.
Nikhil: ok di! I'm outside! Come quickly.

Nikhil went away while Pallavi went to get dressed up. She was confused what to wear but then she randomly picked up a dress and got ready. She went outside and Nikhil was already in the car. She sat and they left for the party.

In Rao mansion,
Guests started coming and Jaya with Kirti was attending them. They were praising Raghav's mansion and him. Jaya was happy that people were praising her son's hardwork and house. Raghav was happy seeing his mother smiling. He went closer to her and stood next to his mum and sister.

Kirti: the decorations are very nice Raghav!
Right mum?
Jaya: yes, they are nice.
Raghav: Happy Birthday mum! I know you haven't forgiven me fully yet but I'm satisfied with your one smile as well.
Jaya: I have forgiven you the day I came in your house, but my heart still needs to melt.
Raghav: don't worry your heart will melt as well. I'm very hopeful.

Jaya left to meet other relatives and friends while Kirti and Raghav were standing together when Farhad joined them.

Farhad: Sir I think everyone came we should now cut the cake and serve dinner!
Raghav: no, a special guest is left.
Farhad: who?
Kirti: Pallavi Deshmukh!
Farhad: is she coming?
Kirti: I don't know. She didn't reply to my calls.
Raghav: may be she would be busy or in office.
Kirti: you know very well!(teasing tone).
Farhad: don't you think sir that you are noticing her way too much nowadays?
Kirti: I was going to say the same.
Raghav: nothing is like...