Chapter 16

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Raj-Naveen in Raj's room when Naina leaves from there.

Raj - "aray Naveen, tu yahan? Kia baat hai?"

Naveen - "Raj, tu achi tarah se janta hai mein yahan kyun aaya hoon."

Raj - trying to ignore Naveen's gaze - "Naveen mujhe kuch samajh mein nahi aa raha ke tu kia bol raha hai."

Naveen - "dekh Raj, mujhe ghuma phira ke baat nahi karni aati toh mein seedha seedha keh raha hoon ke mein Nandini ke baray mein baat karne aaya hoon."

Raj - "kia poochna chahta hai tu Naveen?"

Naveen - "kia tu ne Nandini ko maaf kiya?"

Raj - "Naveen mujhe is baray mein koi baat nahi karni, dekh mera dimagh kharab mut kar."

Naveen - "akhir kyun nahi Raj? Kyun tu past ko bhula nahi sakta? Kyun tu ussay maaf nahi kar sakta? Akhir woh hamari dost..."

Raj - cuts him off and yells - "Dost? Really Naveen? Ye tu keh raha hai jab ke tu achi tarah se janta hai ke us ne kia kiya tha mere sath. Dhoka diya tha us ne mujhe."

Naveen - " dekh Raj, mein janta hoon lekin tu ye bhi toh sooch na ke woh ab Abhimaniyu ki patni hai, or Abhi hamara b dost hai, humay us ki khushi ke liye Nandini ko maaf karna hoga.. kya tunay Naina se baat ki?"

Raj - "haan Naveen, Naina ko ab sab kuch pata hai or wo ab bhi mujh pe itna bharoosa karti hai."

Naveen -  "Dekh Raj, maine tujhay jo kehna tha wo keh dia, ab agay teri marzi. Or rahi Naina ki baat toh mein ussay achi tarah se janta hun, woh bhi Nandini ko maaf kar degi. Mein ab chalta hoon."

After saying all this to Raj, Naveen leaves from his room. Rajveer breaks a glass in anger and thinks in his head  "Jawab toh mein tumse leke rahoon ga Nandini, tum mujhe aise ignore nahi kar sakti. Tum nahi janti ab mein tumhara kia haal karoonga, tumhe bhi wo beizati bardasht karni ho gi jo tum ne mujhe di thi."


Next Morning -

Everyone is already present in mess except for Rajveer. Nandini is also there sitting at a table with Abhimaniyu, enjoying her coffee.

Rajveer enters the mess and looks around. He first looks at Naina who is sitting with Naveen and her friends, eating her breakfast. He then looks at Nandini who is sitting with Abhi. He decides to insult Nandini in front of everyone.

Rajveer walks towards Nandini's table while clapping very loudly. Everyone stairs at him in shock. Everyone stops what they are doing and stands up in shock. As he reaches Nandini's table, he looks at her angrily.

Raj - loudly - "wah Nandini wah, besharmi ki bhi Hadh hoti hai. Mujhe nahi pata tha ke itna kuch honay ke baad tum yoon mere samne aao gi or aise pretend karo gi jase kuch hua hi na ho. Kyun aayi ho tum yahan? Tum jaisi aurtoon ko toh..."

Abhi - stands up and cuts Rajveer off - " ye kia badtameezi hai Raj? Aap aise hamari patni se baat nahi kar saktay."

Raj - sarcastically -  "OH patni? Chauhan tum samajh kyun nahi rahe ho ye aurat tumhe dhoka de rahi hai. Is jaisi aurtoon ko mein achi tarah se janta hoon jo airf feelings ke sath kheilna janti hai."

Abhi - yells - "enough Raj. aap hamare dost hain is ka mathlab ye nahi ke aap kuch bhi kehe ge or hum sune ge apni biwi ki insult. Apni bakwaas.band kijiye warna hum.."

Rajveer gets angry and grabs Abhi's collar.

Raj - "warna kia? Kia karo ge tum?"

Abhi - "Raj hamara collar choriye warna hum se bura koi nahi hoga."

While all this is happening, Nandini and Naina are just watching the two friends fighting like this in shock. Suddenly, Naina goes up to Raj, and Nandini goes up to Abhimaniyu to break the fight.

Naina - trying to pull Rajveer away- "Raj, ye aap kia kar rahe ho, please choriye Abhimaniyu sir ko. Ye aap ke dost hain."

Raj - "dost? Aisa dost jo ek ladki ke peechay apni sab dosti yaari bhool jata hai."

Abhi - pushes him off and yells - "bohut ho gaya Raj, ab meri bardasht ke bahir ho chuka hai." , looks at Nandini, "tum sach kyun nahi bata deti sab ko ab? Bohut ho gaya?"

Raj - "ye kia sach batayegi...isse sach bolna aata ho toh.."

Suddenly Nandini gets up and yells.

Nandini - yelling - "ENOUGH RAJ."

Everyone is shocked.

Nandini - "mein chup hoon is ka mathlab ye nahi ke tum kuch bhi kaho ge or mein sunti rahoon gi. Tum sach janna chahte ho na?"

Raj - "Sach toh mein batao ga tumhara. Tumhari kahani pe kisi ko wishwaas nahi hai yahan. Kia us letter ki koi explanation hai tumhare pass?"

Nandini - "HAAN HAI...Tum sunno toh phir hi na. Kya sunna chahte ho tum haan? Mein batati hun us letter ka sach tumhe. Woh letter maine tumhe nahi Abhimaniyu ko likha tha."

Raj - "jhoot bol rahi ho tum, wo letter mere table pe tha."

Nandini - "kia us pe tumhara naam likha tha? Nahi na...tu tum kaise sooch sakte ho ke wo letter tumhare liye tha. Haan mein manti hoon ke wo letter tumhare table pe tha, lekin galti se. Tum shayad bhool rahe ho ke tum, Abhimaniyu and Naveen 1 hi room share karte thay...Mujhe nahi pata tha wo desk tumhara hai. Isi liye maine wo letter wahan rakh diya samajh k ke woh desk Abhi ka hai. Kia maine tum se kabhi kaha ke mein tumse pyaar karti hun? Nahi na... tum 1 choti si galti ki wajah ae mujhse itnay saloon se nafrat karte aa rahe ho..lekin mein chup thi ye sooch ke ke tum shayad badal gaye ho. Mein tumhe apna dost manti thi or tumhe koi dukh nahi dena chahti thi isi liye mein chup thi...Per ab nahi..aaj tum ne sab ke samne mera tamasha banaya hai or is ke liye mein tumhe kabhi maaf nahi karoongi. Mein aaj tak isi liye chup thi kyun ke mein tumhari or Naina ki khushi chahti thi, per ab nahi. Bohut ho gaya."

Saying all this, Nandini leaves from there with tears. Rajveer is shocked hearing all this. He is guilty for what he did. He has been hating Nandini for so long just because of one misunderstanding. He wants to stab himself for insulting someone who had always cared for him as a friend. He wants to cry out loud because he has hurt his friends. He had insulted a women's self-respect.

On the other hand, Naina is staring at everything in shock. She understands very well what Rajveer is going through. She knows he is really guilty.

Rajveer bursts out crying and goes down on his knees. Naina runs up to him to comfort him. She takes Rajveer in a room away from everyone.

Raj-Naina in room -

Naina - "Raj, please mut roriye..mein aap ko aise nahi dekh sakti."

Raj - "Naina, aaj maine apne doston ko bohut hurt kia hai. Mein aisa kaise kar sakta hoon? Maine Nandini ki sab ke samne itni insult ki jab ke woh to sirf meri khushi chahti thi. Mein bohut bura hoon Naina." still crying

Naina - wiping his tears - "Nahi Raj, please aisa mut kahiye. Aap bohut achay hain. Or galti toh sab se hoti hai na, sab se bari baat ye hai ke aapne apni galti maan li hai. Aap buray nahi ho. Mein janti hoon ke abhi Nandini or Abhimaniyu sir naraz hain lekin aap unh se baat kijiye woh aap ko zaroor maaf kar deinge."

Raj - while hugging Naina - "thanks Naina, tum nahi janti tum ne kitna bara booj utara hai mere dil se, mein zaroor mafi maango ga un dono se."


After a while Rajveer asks everyone to gather up in mess again. Everyone gathers up including Abhi and Nandini.

Abhi - "abhi bhi kuch baki reh gaya ho toh woh bhi keh diniye.."

Rajveer has tears in his eye. He walks towards where abhi and Nandini are standing. He looks at Nandini who has tears in her eyes and totally ignoring Rajveer.

Rajveer goes down on his knees in front of Nandini and Abhi.

Raj - "Nandini, mein janta hoon mein tumhari maafi ke kabil nahi hoon lekin agar ho sakay toh please mujhe maaf kar do. Mein toh tumhari dosti ke bhi kabil nahi hoon, tum ne toh hamesha se hi mujhe support kiya or maine tumhe itna hurt kiya. Mein bohut bura hoon. Beshak mujhe jo marzi saza dedo lekin mujhse please baat karo, mein apni dost ko wapis pana chahta hoon, apni us dost se wapis wohi mastiya karna chahta hoon. Please Nandini.." he starts crying loudly.

Nandini who is trying to ignore him, is unable to look at Rajveer, her friend, like this. She melts at his apology and suddenly runs up to Rajveer and hugs him.

Nandini - "bus Raj, please aisa mut kaho. Mein kabhi bhi tumhara bura nahi chahoongi. Tumhe apni galti ka ehsaas ho gaya mere liye wo hi kafi hai."

Rajveer hugs her back tightly and they both start crying. While Naina looks at all this and smiles happily that finally all the misunderstandings are clear.

Then, Rajveer, goes towards Abhimaniyu. He bends him hands in front of Abhi and is about to say something when Abhi hugs him.

Abhi - "kuch kehne ki zaroorat nahi hai Raj, hum aap ko aise nahi dekh sakte kabhi."

All three hug together and everyone is happy.

Suddenly a voice comes front the door.

Person - "acha hai Raj, aap log apni dosti nibhahiye or hamay bhool jaiye."

Rajveer looks towards the door and he sees a girl standing in pink saaree with a smile on her face.

Rajveer is shocked, happier to see her. He runs up to her and hugs her.

Raj - hugging her - "KASHISH TUM?? I don"t believe this.. tum kab aayi??"

(You guessed it righ! Kashish - Amna Sharif)

Kashish - "mein tumse bohut naraz hoon Raj, tumhari shaadi hone wali hai or tumne mujhe bataya hi nahi. Wo toh acha hua ke mujhe Naina ne call kar ke bata diya warna tum to jase mujhe bhool hi gaye thay..." makes a sad face.

Rajveer looks at Naina who is smiling already while looking at both of them and their friendship.

Raj - "Naina?? Naina tum Kashish ko kaise janti ho? Maine toh tumhe kabhi bataya hi nahi tha."

Naina - "wo kia hai na SIR aap ki koi baat mujhse chupi nahi hai" smiles "1 baar aap ki almari kholte hue mujhe aap ki or kashish ki bachpan ki photos milli toh mein samajh gayi ke aap dono kitnay achay dost ho. Phir maine soocha ke aap ne toh Kashish ko bulaya hi nahi toh mein hi aap ko surprise kar doon. Toh kaisa laga mer surprise, sir?"

Kashish - "aray tum ye is ko sir kyun bula rahi ho? Tumhari toh shaadi honay wali hai na? or Raj tum ne Naina ko mere baray mein bataya bhi nahi... Not fair"

Raj - "aray Kashish suno toh, wo bus itna kuch ho gaya mujhe mauka hi nahi mila Naina ko batane ka."

Naina - "really, SIR?" she bursts out laughing

Raj - "yaar tum phir se mujhe sir bulana shuru ho gayi? "

Kashish -  "aray mujhe koi bataye ga ye kia ho raha hai yahan? Ye tumhe sir kyun bula rahi hai?"

Everyone bursts out laughing and Naveen comes forward.

Naveen - "Kashish, mein batata hoon, actually, ye Naina hai meri behan, mein Raj ka dost hun.."

Raj - "salay tujhe line marne ko nahi kaha.."

Naveen - "kyun? Jealous?? Acha toh Kashish, asal mein baat ye hai ke Naina Raj ki student reh chuki hai, ye ek Cadet thi KMA mein jab ye dono mile or Raj Naina ka teacher reh chukka hai toh issi liye abhi tak adat nahi gayi is ki sir bulane ki."

Kashish bursts out laughing.

Naina - "acha ab bohut ho gayi meri baatein. Aap or Kashish itnay saloon baad mile ho kyun ne college ki purani yaadein taza kar li jaye? Whats say?"

Raj - hugs her - "thanks Naina! Aaj tum ne sach mein mujhe bohut acha surprise diya hai, I love you!"

Naina - "I love you too."

Kashish - "ahamm...ahammm. Aray tum dono apna romance room tak hi rakho.."

Everyone laughs

An orderly informs everyone that it is raining outside. Rajveer grabs Naina's and Kashish's hand and takes them outside while everyone follows them

Outside in rain-

Raj - "acha Kashish kyun na kuch yaadein hi taza kar lein."

Kashish - "definitely!!"

Naina - "Maine suna hai aap dono ka 1 bohut fav song hai jis pe aap hamesha hi dance karte thay college mein wo bhi aisi barish mein?"

Raj - "bilkul sahi suna hai, Naina!"

Naina - "toh how about a dance with the beautiful lady, sir?"

Kashish - "aray nahi Naina, nahi mein..wo..mujhe andar jana hai yahan mein puri bheegh gayi hoon, mujhe bohut jaldi sardi lag jati hai"

Naina - "aray please Kashish, mere liye?"

Kashish - "Nahi Naina, please!"


As Kashish was about to leave, Rajveer just pulls her for a dance. And a song plays in the background. (Guess which one?? You guessed it right!!)

Song - Thoda sa pyaar hua hai

Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki

Rajveer pulls Kashish with a jerk while putting one hand on her waist and other hand in his hand.

Hum To Dil De Hi Chuke
Hum To Dil De Hi Chuke Bas Teri Haan Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki

Rajveer spines Kashish around and then pulls her back in. Kashish then looks into Rajveer's eyes.

Kaun Sa Mod Aaya Zindagi Ke Safar Mein
Bas Gaya Tu Hi Tu Ab To Meri Nazar Mein

Rajveer then looks at Naina while dancing with Kashish

Dil Ki Har Ek Dhadkan Tujhko Pehchaanti Hai
Meri Chaahat Hai Ab Kya Tu Nahin Jaanti Hai

Naina looks back at Rajveer and finds him staring at her lovingly.

Main Tuhje Jaan Gayi Tujhko Pehchaan Gayi
Phir Bhi Teri Haan Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki

Then Kashish pulls Naina towards Rajveer

Aaj Yeh Kya Hua Hai Dil Nahin Mera Bas Mein
Is Liye Sochti Hoon Tod Doon Sari Rasme

Kashish then takes Naina's hand and puts it into Rajveer's hand

Umr Bhar Ke Liye Tu Aa Mera Saath De De
Tera Ho Jaaonga Main Haathon Mein Haath De De

Naina then looks into Rajveer's eyes while putting her hand into his hand for a dance.

Haathon Mein Haath Sahi Tu Mere Saath Hi Sahi
Phir Bhi Teri Haan Hai Baki

Rajveer then picks up Naina in his arms

Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki
Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai Thoda Hai Baki

Naina and Rajveer are both lost in each other's eyes. They are totally wet now! They are interrupted by someone.

Pooja - "oye Naina, kya tu hamesha Sharukh ka signal pakad leti hai. Ab tum dono out of range ho jao or apnay kamray mein ja ke signal pakdo.

Kashish - "kya?"

Everyone laughs while Huda comes forward.

Huda - takes Kashish's hand - "wo kya hai na madam ji, hamari punjaban ek purani phone ki dukan se aayi hai."

Rajveer looks at Huda who is holding Kashish's hand.

Raj - comes forward - "Capt. Huda, ye baat aap hath pakde bagair bhi keh sakte hain."

Naina - "ohooo...jealous? Haan sir?"

Kashish - laughs - "aray nahi Naina, ye shuru se hi aisa hai, college mein bhi agar koi mujhse flirt karta tha na toh ye aise hi react karta tha, pata nahi Raj aisa hi hai shuru se mere sath. Mujhe kehta tha ke wo meri dosti kisi ke sath nahi share kar sakta."

Rajveer smiles and Hugs Kashish. While Naina looks at both and then looks at Rajveer who is really happy. She is really happy to see him like that. She has never seen him like that before. She knows how much Kashish means to him.

Kashish - "ab andar chale?"

Everyone goes back inside.

Kashish - "acha guys, ab mujhe jana hoga."

Raj - "kahan? Itni jaldi? Lekin kyun?"

Kashish - "aray Raj wo mujhe Airport jana hai apni mama ko receive karne, phir hamay ghar wapis jana hai."

Raj - "tum kahin nahi ja rahi ho, kuch or din yahan ruko."

Naina - "Please Kashish, aap kahin nahi jayegi."

Kashish - "please Raj force mut karo, Naina mein phir aaongi na tumhari shaadi pe, lekin abhi mujhe jana hoga!"

Naveen - "aray Kashish kal BC ne party di hai Raj and Naina ke liye, us ke liye toh ruk jao."

Kashish - "nahi Naveen, mein zaroor rukti lekin abhi mujhe jana hai!"

Everyone gets sad as Kashish leaves.

Everyone is wet because of the rain so, they go to their respected rooms. As Naina is walking towards her room, she is pulled in by Rajveer (of course!).

Raj-Naina in the room -

Rajveer locks the door while still holding on to Naina's hand.

Naina - "aray...phir se?"

Raj - "kya phir se? mein jab chahoon tumhe yoon kheench sakta hoon, samjhi!"

Naina - "acha baba samajh gayi par abhi mujhe jana hai please, mein puri tarah se bheegh gayi hoon."

Raj - "toh kapde change kar lo, maine kab roka hai, mein doon apni shirt?" bitting his lip

Naina - "haw?? Aap kuch zayada hi nahi badmash ho gaye ho?"

Raj - coming closer -"aray mein toh tumhari bhalai ke liye hi keh raha tha. Wase Naina, tumhe pata hai tum bheeghi hui kitni hot lagti ho? Dil toh karta hai ke..."

Naina - her eyes are wide open and her face turns red -"a-ar-ara-aray choriye mujhe, sharam nahi aati aapko? Mujhe change karna hai, jane dijiye na."

Raj - leaning in closer to her and whispering in her ear - "kaho toh mein change kar doon?"

Naina's eyes are wide open at this statement. She shyly looks down and tries to leave while pushing hum off, but, he is too fast.

He catches her hand and pins her to the wall, and ...


End of Chapter

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