The Last Kiss - ONE SHOT

THE LAST KISS

Juda hoke bhi tu mujhmein kahi baaki hai

palkon mein banke aansu tu chali aati hai

juda hoke bhi

waise zinda hu zindagi bin tere main

dard hi dard baaki raha hai seene mein

saans lena bhar hi yaha jeena nahi hain

ab toh aadat si hai mujhko aaise jeene mein

juda hoke bhi tu mujhmein kahi baaki hai

palkon mein banke aansu tu chali aati hai

saath mere hain tu har pal shab ke andhere mein

paas mere hain tu ujale savere savere mein

dil se dhadkan bhula dena aasan nahi hai

ab toh aadat si hai mujhko aaise jeene mein

juda hoke bhi tu mujhmein kahi baaki hai

palkon mein banke aansu tu chali aati hai

ab toh aadat si hai mujhko aaise jeene mein

yeh jo yaadein hai

sabhi kaatein hai

katado inhe

ab toh aadat si hai mujhko

Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qecxKYnldC4

Night was knocking at the door with the dark gray sky, and all the twinkling stars were hidden somewhere under the dark clouds, there was no glitter and no magic left in the sky. It was a new moon day. Sky was as empty as Kesar's life.  The usually busy and live city was abandoned and quiet.  He never knew that his blossomed life would turn into hay. His heart was filled with anguish and agony. He felt this pain for the first time when his love was not with him, and he couldn't even complain. After all, to whom he could complain. Probably he could complain to God, but he knew that God was also helpless. Amidst all the sadness, he was happy for one thing.

Kesar, 27 years old young and dashing businessman who had been handling Oberoi  construction company for last two years and who had completed MBA from San Francisco State University with 4 out 4 GPA, who had a perfect life at some point of time. He had an amazing younger brother, Dushyant, 26 years old, who was currently pursuing his MBA from San Francisco State University. Both brothers had been handsome and breathtakingly good looking. Both were brought up by their only Grandma, Savitri who was running Oberoi Construction before Kesar took over it.

It was already midnight and Kesar stood up on an ocean beach San Francisco, that after all these years, sea felt warm and waves were as enchanting as it was a few years ago, just looking at the water and waves reminded him all those days which he could never forget, which he could never eradicate from his memories, his life got changed completely in a split second and for the first time he felt so helpless. His life was not at all different from the Sea. Sometimes waves looked beautiful and sometimes it looked sad. His life was calm and beautiful when he found his dream girl but now it was doleful. The uncanny call of waves felt like death-bed.  

Who would believe that one incident could turn your life upside down? He could still feel the sweet reminiscence of the day he saw her for the first time, she was wearing red top, with white scarf, flowers painted on it, and blue jeans. Sunglasses were set on her hair like a crown. She was with her girl friends, talking, laughing and playing with the water at the edge of the beach. Her green-blue eyes were peering at him from her rose petal eyelids, her mascara was properly drown at the edge of eye like moonlight covering the sky, and her beautiful voice was like somewhere down the road someone was playing soothing piano. He was completely hypnotized by her first look. He could have never felt this strong connection with waves if he hadn't see her around these ocean waves for the first time. These waves weren't able to hold his attention for long time because nothing could beat her beauty; her innocent eyes and her alluring smile. He had fallen in love with her, with GULAAL , yes it was love at first sight, his only love, she had completely changed his life, she brought smile and joy in his life which he never felt before, he had lived simple life with her Grandma and brother so far, her Grandma had always taken care of him and his brother, Dushyant. Grandma had implanted good values in both of them.  Gulaal  filled the liveliness in his life. His life was transformed from black & white to rainbow colors. Dushyant was little mischievous but very lovable and sweet. Both brothers loved each other to death and both could sacrifice their life for each other if needed.

Life was playing a game with them as they both fell in love with the same girl, but as soon as Dushyant found out that his brother had feelings for Gulaal , he decided to sacrifice his love for his brother's happiness. It was very hard on him, it took almost two years to overcome his feelings, and he took some time off from everything to settle down with the reality.  

Kesar, Dushyant and Gulaal  knew each other from their undergrad days, all studied at San Francisco State University, Dushyant met Gulaal  before Kesar did, Dushyant had secretly loved her, Kesar met her at the beach for the first time and he just got lost in her sight, then he found out that she was in the same college but studying a different course, he followed her like Romeo had followed Juliet, our Juliet, Gulaal , also fell in love with Kesar at first sight when she noticed at the beach that Kesar was peering at her. She noticed that he was wearing black colored jeans, smooth sky blue shirt with three of his buttons open showing his muscular body. He looked quite handsome and irresistible. She could literally say that he was the only handsome guy on the beach at that time. Their first moment was as magical as some romantic Bollywood movie, as girls were playing volleyball and it was Gulaal 's turn to catch the ball and hit it hard, she was running backwards to catch the volleyball and she directly fell into his arms. It happened within a split second. Both stared at each other and lost in each other like some violin was playing in the air. It was completely mesmerizing moment for both of them. Both families were happy to know about their love and they easily got convinced for wedding, though both decided to wait till Gulaal  finished her study and Kesar settled down with his family business - Construction Company known as Oberoi Constructions.

All were happy with this love arrangement of Kesar and Gulaal , Dushyant had also accepted this happily and he decided to move out from house after Kesar and Gulaal  would get married so that it wouldn't be hard on him. Luckily, over the period of last two years, he slowly overcame his secret love for Gulaal . Kesar came to know about Dushyant's secret love for Gulaal  only six months ago, he felt bad for Dushyant but as Gulaal  also loved Kesar, Kesar got convinced that it was the right thing to do, in fact, this sacrifice had made their bonding stronger. Kesar loved and respected his younger brother more. Dushyant had always been interested in Event Management Company so Kesar gifted him Oberoi constructions' stocks enough to run a successful Event Management Company.

All three were brought up and raised in San Francisco, under the sunny California climate. Gulaal , 26 years old, who was born and raised under the shadow of traditional Indian family who had instilled good values and morals in her,. She was pursuing Art course from San Francisco State University. She was the only child of Sharma family so she was totally pampered in a good way, though they never compromised with her education and value system, she was always interested in learning new stuff, she was good at study, dancing, music, painting, etc. Her family was very well off. Being brought up in California, she always liked hiking, tracking, travelling. Of course, she had been to Disney Land many times in her life, and she enjoyed it each time. In fact, once she forced Kesar to take her to Disney Land while they were in College and Kesar didn't want to go but he couldn't deny her wish so they happily went there. Kesar could enjoy any silly things when Gulaal  was around him. He laughed on those kids rides with Gulaal , he went to Pirates of Caribbean ride, Star Wars ride, Submarine ride, etc, and they had fun on every rides and plus they enjoyed great cotton candy, pizza and popcorns. Still those memories brought tears into his eyes; he saw a dream to visit Disney Land again with their kids, but now this dream would never transform into reality.

His life was just like a dream; in fact dream couldn't dare to come in between his wonderful life. But God had some different plan for him. Meaning of his life was snatched away from him within a split second. He couldn't believe how supportive his family was; his own younger brother supported him like an elder brother. He promised himself a long ago that he would never complain to God for anything but he couldn't stand for his own promise. Gulaal  was the only reason he believed in God and Gulaal  was the only reason he complained to God. Somebody had rightly said it "Life Ain't Fair". Kesar did nothing wrong in his life, but life still wasn't fair to him.

When their engagement happened a year ago, both were on cloud nine, their entire life got a new purpose, they dreamt everything about their future life, life couldn't be better than this. Their wedding supposed to happen last month but of course it didn't happen. Life didn't work the way they planned.

He couldn't forget the sight of their engagement day, his dream girl "Gulaal " was adorned with golden sari, she looked like a princess, and her beauty was enhanced with delicate beautiful gold ornaments. She never liked to wear a lot of jewelry but Kesar had specially selected a nice necklace and earrings for this special occasion, hence she ornamented herself with that jewelry. Her slim figure looked stunning in sari, her long slander legs added to her beauty, if there was Miss World competition, she would have won it. She was gradually walking towards him with mesmerizing smile and attitude of ownership of him. Both became completely possessive of each other out of love. Her green-blue eyes were looking as deep as ocean. Kesar could spend his entire life in those green-blue eyes. Kesar was the real companion for her who treated her with love, affection and respect and which was clearly visible from his gestures and actions. When she looked at him, she couldn't control the smile which spread across her faces out of shyness. She still couldn't get over his handsomeness and his arrogant face, there was a spark on his face which wasn't easily decipherable but she knew it. He looked dashing in his white shirt covered with black Calvin Klein suit and black tie. Funny enough Kesar pretended that he didn't know how to knot a tie at the beginning of their relationship so that he could take advantage of this situation and make Gulaal  to tie it but Gulaal  was smart and she asked him to learn from her and she taught him and Kesar pretended to learn it from her.

They were nicely set down beside each other on the love couch and entangled their fingers. Finally Kesar took out the beautiful diamond ring he bought for her, ring was very simple the way Gulaal  wanted, it was designed with small diamonds and the ring was completely suited on her small ring finger. When Kesar pushed ring in to her finger softly, people clapped and then the same way she pushed a ring to his ring finger, his ring was also perfectly designed based on his choice, very classy. A big three layer cake was waiting to get cut, and finally cake got lucky that it was cut by the most beautiful twosome on the earth. They got blessed by everyone, but who knew that blessing wouldn't work all the time. They got wonderful gifts from guests and of course Gulaal  loved to get gifts and she loved surprises. Of course Kesar knew how to make her happy with surprises and especially on engagement day, he wanted to make her extra happy by planting a kiss on her lips. He waited long enough to kiss her because he wanted to kiss her for the first time on this special occasion.

When celebration got over, all guests were gone after having delicious food; Kesar took Gulaal  in to a special room which was filled with various colored chandeliers, lights and candles. Gulaal  was surprised completely; she was in awe by looking at this decorated room. There was a small window in a room from where Moon could be easily seen, and there was a nice moonlight staring at the room. It was a full Moon day. Kesar held her hand tightly and forced her towards him, and his one hand was around her waist and another was on her cheek, his fingers gently moved from her cheek to eyes to nose to lips like wanted to mark her with his signature on her face so that nobody could snatch her away, his possessive and intense look was planted in his eyes. Gulaal  trembled when his fingers moved towards her lips, she couldn't help but staring back at him with soft and watery gaze.  

Finally he asked her with possession, "Gulaal , I really want to make you happy today, I have been waiting for this moment for so long and I am sure you want the same."

Gulaal  smiled at him and asked. "And what is that Kesar?"

"I want to kiss you."Kesar said.

"Kesar, are you asking for permission?"Gulaal  asked him with a teasing tone.

"No I am just letting you know so that you won't lose your breath out of shock."Kesar said.

"Good, because if you ask for a permission, then I would say no, because what's the point of wasting time in asking for a permission, now what are you waiting for."Gulaal  said smartly while grabbing him from his tie and made him lean towards her face.

The taut bow of her lips dissolved on his in concessions of flesh to flesh, there was tenderness in her lips, for a second or two, he floated free and was adrift in her inexpressible kindness. It was a magical moment which he could never forget. When their lips met, it was like a perfect sunset on the edge of Pacific Ocean. Time was frozen for a moment and the Moon was witnessing this beautiful moment. Her lips were warm and juicy; he could still feel the sweetness of her lips. This pure and flawless moment was perfectly captured in his heart for forever. Their hearts were beating erratically. Unfortunately it was the FIRST and LAST KISS of his life. After the amazing kiss, they talked for a while under the moonlight while staring at each other. Sometimes they just kept quiet, as they wanted to enjoy the serene quiet, they didn't really need words to talk, their expressions, their gestures and their deep eyes were enough to talk.

The very next day Kesar fainted and his brother Dushyant took him to the hospital, and there he came to know about the worst news of his life, like somebody had stabbed him in his heart, he just couldn't accept this harsh reality, a very strong man who had never cried in his life, who stood against all the struggle, couldn't stop his tears today when Doctor told him "you have acute Leukemia." Kesar felt headaches and little fever lately but he ignored it considering that he was swamped with his work and it could result of his overwhelming work schedule. He jumped on his feet and asked desperately "When should we start treatment and when will it be cured?" Doctor looked down with sad face and told him "Sorry Kesar, but this won't be cured; you have very few months left with you so make the best out of it." He couldn't move from the place, he got numb. Dushyant was waiting outside the room and he got anxious about what was going on inside the room. A quick flash of thought ran into Kesar's mind, what would happen to Gulaal  now, he couldn't ruin her life, but he couldn't let go of his love, he wasn't able to grasp this fact, but he felt more pain for Gulaal , he knew that he would eventually accept this fact but Gulaal  would never be able to deal with it. A painful shiver ran through his entire body, his Grandma wouldn't be able to handle either even though she had been a strong lady who singlehandedly handled Oberoi Constructions business after her husband died in a car accident. Kesar was losing his breath, with a lot of courage and doctor's help; he was able to settle down on his chair. He had to undergo certain tests in the coming week and his treatment had to start as soon as possible, he asked for some time to think about it and to absorb this reality. He saw the hourglass on doctor's table and he turned it upside-down like he was counting his life through the flow of sand in hourglass. His number of breaths could be same as number of sand grain left in that hourglass. He had to learn how to cop up with this fact.

He came out of room and Dushyant asked what happened but he couldn't gather courage to tell the truth. He didn't say anything and he left the hospital, he directly went to the same place where he was standing today, this ocean beach who had witnessed of his happiness and sadness, who had taught him how to smile when he saw Gulaal  for the first time and then it reminded him his tears as he screamed at the ocean to let out his frustration about his life. In fact, he never liked beaches even though he grew up in California, but he could never forget the place where he saw Gulaal  for the first time and because of Gulaal , this place held the special place in his heart. He brought Gulaal  here so many times and whenever he felt gloomy, he had visited this place to feel light hence this place knew each story of his life. He knew that he couldn't spend his life with Gulaal  anymore, the dreams they had seen together were smashed within a second. His scintillating life was covered under the blanket of dark clouds.

After the battle with himself, he eventually accepted the reality. After all he was a strong man but he knew that Gulaal  wouldn't marry anyone if he'd die; but he wanted to see her in red sari with Mangal Sutra and Sindoor (Indian married woman signs) during his short life span, he knew it that it was the toughest task to convince Gulaal  to marry someone else and he had to find that someone who could be the proper match for her, then suddenly an idea popped in his mind as he knew that Dushyant had always loved her and Dushyant would be the only person who would understand her situation as it'd be difficult at the beginning of their relationship so Kesar needed a person who'd stand for her and with her in any situations. Kesar decided to ask for this favor to Dushyant. It'd be hard on Dushyant as he accepted Gulaal  as his would be sister in law and when he finally overcame his love for Gulaal , Kesar had to instigate that love again, so Kesar knew it would be difficult but Kesar had to do it, he wanted to see that Gulaal  would be happy in her married life. It was his last desire before his breath would be snatched away. He wouldn't let angel take away his life before finishing his last desire.

He walked up to Dushyant's room, generally he never did that, Dushyant was the one who walked up to his elder brother's room whenever needed, but for the first time he went up to Dushyant to talk to him, Dushyant got surprised to see Kesar in his room as it never happened, Kesar with a deep sigh asked to him, "Dushyant, I have never asked you anything, but I am asking my life biggest favor and you can't deny it." Dushyant was surprised by his brother's words, he continued to listen to him, "Dushyant, you have to love Gulaal  again and you have to marry her because I have Leukemia and I don't have much time with me." Sky had fallen on Dushyant and he got numb, he wasn't able to utter a word, a shiver ran down through his spine, and tears rolled down to his cheeks and his skin became reddened. He quickly took steps towards Kesar and hugged him tightly like he never wanted to let go of him from his arms, his only brother, who was his friend-philosopher and guide was going to die, no he couldn't accept it, he couldn't deal with it, with heavy heart, he spoke, 'No way bro, that's not going to happen, you can't have Leukemia, you are so young to have it and we will find the smartest doctor and we will get it treated."

"Dushyant, accept it, I wouldn't have believed it if Dr Spencer, the well known cancer specialist wouldn't have confirmed it." Kesar said while letting go of a deep sigh, like his throat was hurting. It took some time for Dushyant to accept this reality of Kesar's life but he didn't have any choice than accepting this harsh reality. He couldn't believe that his only brother who had helped him in each step of his life wouldn't be there in future to share his happy and sad moments. He still remember those days where he joined Martial Art course only because Kesar insisted it and then he enjoyed it a lot and he won a Martial Art competition also. Kesar was full of proud for Dushyant and he couldn't stop bragging about Dushyant. Dushyant took part in the competition only to make his brother proud.

"Bro, even though I accept this reality but I can't marry Gulaal , would be sister in law and plus she would never agree with it."Dushyant said while letting go of tears from his eyes.

"Dushyant, you can't deny my last desire, I have never asked you to do anything, and this is the only thing I want from you."He said and left the room in anger.

Dushyant knew that it would be really hard on Gulaal  and grandma so he left on Kesar to inform them about it.

Meanwhile, Kesar had started with his treatment but he denied staying at hospital as he wanted to spend hit last days with his family and business. He wanted to mark his name in business before death could welcome him. He knew that if he would ask Gulaal  to marry Dushyant because he couldn't be with him then she wouldn't agree with it. Hence he took promise from Dushyant that he wouldn't tell her ever. This was a secret mission. Dushyant eventually got ready to accommodate Kesar's last desire with melancholy heart.

Kesar started ignoring Gulaal , it was strange behavior for her especially after their engagement, Kesar knew that he had less amount of time to deal with the entire situation so he was rude to Gulaal  and he knew that it could be intolerable for her but still he had to hurt her, it was unbelievable that he had to hurt that person on the earth whom he loved the most.

Dushyant had always loved Gulaal  and in college they had been good friends so Kesar thought Gulaal  would eventually like Dushyant.

Kesar broke his engagement with Gulaal  and he said those words which could hurt her the most.

He said, "Here is your engagement ring, take it because I don't love you anymore, you don't deserve me." Gulaal  cried for a month, she became numb, she stopped taking with everyone, her parents couldn't see her in this condition, Dushyant started coming down to her place to support her, eventually with a lot of efforts Gulaal  settled down with the reality that Kesar didn't love her. In her heart, Gulaal  was sure that Kesar loved her like anything and she knew that there must be some reason behind this crazy behavior of him. Her mind and heart told her two different things, her heart was still in favor of Kesar but she had to move on with her mind direction as if there was no choice. Hence she decided to go ahead with the current path which was determined by Kesar, she just floated in the river designed by Kesar because she knew that she would never sink as long as Kesar was there. In his hate also, she could sense his love and desire to see her happy. She tried to ask Kesar about it many times but Kesar never answered her anything.

After 3 months,

Kesar continued his treatment regularly and so far only Dushyant knew what was going on. Kesar's health was deteriorating by each passing day. Kesar and Dushyant relationship became stronger and they Dushyanteloped different level of understanding for each other, Dushyant was on his side whenever he needed and he helped him as much as he could. He had built good friendship with Gulaal  as he consoled her whenever she was hurt by Kesar and Kesar was happy by their friendship. It was very tough on him but he knew that he had to do it, for Gulaal .  Dushyant had been a very good companion for her lately. Kesar wanted to see them get married as soon as possible, in his last few days of life.

One time who used to be handsome and muscular man, lost his charm, rather Leukemia abducted his charm and handsomeness. This disease took a toll on his body. He tried his level best to hide it from everyone, by showing his strong side to everyone. He was working hard towards his business, he had been working on getting the biggest deal in the history of Oberoi Construction lately, but it was still in process.

Dushyant proposed to Gulaal  finally, she was reluctant but with Grandma and her parents support, she said yes and she decided to go ahead with her new life even though she clearly told Dushyant that Kesar was her first love and she might not be able to forget him ever and Dushyant had been always supportive with her any decision.

Their wedding happened yesterday, it was a big affair, and every big shot of city was invited for their wedding. Wedding happened with all the Indian traditional rituals. During wedding, Kesar was peering at Gulaal  while talking to other guests, when she was walking towards Dushyant, wearing red sari with golden jewelry, she looked like a gorgeous queen but there was one thing which hit Kesar the most, that her eyes were didn't have the glow which she used to have, her rosy cheeks were little pale and her eyes had some tears in it which she was trying to hide and Kesar knew it that she was still in love with him, on the other side, Dushyant was looking really handsome in his black Gucci suit and maroon shirt. Any girl could go flat on his elegant look today. His breathtaking personality could win hundreds of hearts. Kesar avoided meeting Gulaal 's gaze during the wedding and he decided not to come in between any of the rituals. Kesar was glad that God gave him an opportunity to witness this beautiful moment and his last desire came true. His one part of heart was happy for Gulaal  and her future and his other part of heart was sad that her name was intertwined with Dushyant forever instead of his name. He knew that Gulaal  would take some time to accept Dushyant with full heart but she would eventually.

Midnight had already lapsed and morning was knocking at the door, with sunny sky and soft sunlight rays, the usual California summer morning, sea waves looked completely different under the sunlight, his entire life flashed in front of his eyes including Dushyant and Gulaal  grand wedding affair. Dushyant and Gulaal  went for a honeymoon to Paris.

After one month,

Everybody knew by this time about Kesar's acute Leukemia as he was spending his last few hours in hospital, Gulaal  was in heavy pain as she realized whatever Kesar did was for her and her future. She remembered all the past time she spent with Kesar and the only kiss they had. All the good times brought happy tears in her eyes.

Kesar died in peace, and he left a letter to Gulaal .

"Gulaal , I was really glad to see you happy with Dushyant, that was my last desire I wanted to see you happy, and you and Dushyant made it happen, I am glad that God had given me a chance to love you,  you have been my only love, without you I wouldn't have experienced love, the years I spent with you is enough for this life, but I am sure in next life, God will listen to me and you will be with me as my wife and we will spend our life together. My last request to you is that you will never cry remembering me, if you want to remember me then remember the happy moments we cherished together so it will automatically bring smile on your face, have a wonderful married life with Dushyant."

Love,

Kesar

After two months,

Dushyant was handling Oberoi Constructions successfully and Kesar dream came true, Oberoi Constructions achieved the biggest deal in its history, the deal which Kesar worked on.

After two years,

Dushyant and Gulaal  had a son, they name him as Kesar. Kesar was still part of their life. When Gulaal  saw her son for the first time, his eyes reminded him Kesar's eyes hence she named him as Kesar.  Dushyant and Gulaal  were enjoying their married life.

ai dil ko teri aarzoo
Par main tujhe na paa sakun
Hai dil ko teri justaju
Par main tujhe na paa sakun
Main hoon shab tu subah
Dono jud ke judaa
Main hoon labh tu dua
Dono jud ke judaa
Madno, mashuko, dilbaro, madno re

Hai dil ko teri aarzoo
Par main tujhe na paa sakun
Hai dil ko teri justaju
Par main tujhe na paa sakun
Main hoon shab tu subah
Dono jud ke judaa
Main hoon labh tu dua
Dono jud ke judaa
Madno, mashuko, dilbaro, madno re
Madno madno ..

Kayi khwaab dil tujhko le kar sajaaye
Par khauf yeh bhi kahin par sataaye
Ghar yeh bhi tootey toh phir hoga kya re
Mujhe raas aati hain khushiyaan kahan re
Kyon dil ko dukhana bewajah madno re
Kyon dil ko dukhana bewajah
Phir aansu bahana ik dafa
Phir aansu bahana ik dafa
Main hoon shab tu subah
Dono jud ke judaa
Main hoon labh tu dua
Dono jud ke judaa
Madhno, mashuko, dilbaro, madno re

Tu hi to har pal bandha hai
Lamhon ki inn zanjeeron mein
Tu hi to har dum raha hai
Khwaabon ki har taaberon mein
Tu hi to har din dikha hai
Dhundli ujli tasveeron mein
Tere hi to hai khusboo mujh mein haan madno re
Tere hi to hai khusboo mujh mein haan
Ab tu hi to har su har jagah
Ab tu hi to har su har jagah
Bhi chus shab sa subah
Meelyth doshvai judaa
Bhi chus labh sa dua
Meelyth doshvai judaa
Madno, mashuko, dilbaro, madno re
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Haan tera saaya to main hoon
Par sang tere na reh sakun
Haan iss safar me to main hoon
Par sang tere na ruk sakun
Main hoon shab tu subah
Dono jud ke judaa
Main hoon labh tu dua
Dono jud ke judaa
Madno, mashuko, dilbaro, madno re

Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9EKumdY4EQ&feature=related

 Sejal

I started watching Gulaal show recently and I liked the concept of it, I have written this story for some other show but I thought to post here. Let me know if you like it.

Thanks.