Hi everyone
I am back with Part - 10. Thank you for the comments.
I got carried away while writing about the engagement. Hope i didn't drag it and make it boring.
Anandi's Guilt
Anandi
is getting ready as Gehna was helping her. But her concentration was
else where. She was recollecting what all she said to Shiv in spur of
the moment. The more she was thinking about it more bad it felt. Even
though she was angry with him for lying, she knew that was not the only
reason for her behaviour. She was frustrated with everything happening
around her and she took it all on Shiv. Gehna suddenly interrupts Anandi
asking her to get ready and she will be right back. As Gehna leaves,
Anandi sits on her bed feeling guilty. "I always say mean things to him
and he never speaks back. He just listened when I yelled at him for
agreeing to marry me and even today he said nothing as I went on blaming
him for my situation". Her eyes suddenly fell on the phone next to bed.
She picked it up questioning herself "Should I apologize". She then
notices 2 messages in her mailbox. She opens and reads them one after
the other. She felt like being hit by a train. She reads again and again
as tears roll down her cheeks. "What have I done? I was very angry at
him for hiding things from me but I had no right to hurt him or call him
names. I was so desperate to know what happened that I lost my
balance". She recollects Dadisa's words from previous day "Jo bhi hua
Shiv ki koi galati nahi hai". Iravati telling her "Mera Shiv bahut acha
ladka hai. Diknayme tough lagtha hai laki bahut sensitive hai. Choti se
baath ko be dil se lagaletha hai. Sab keliyae care kartha hai lakin apna
khayal nahi raktha" keeps repeating in her mind. She picks up the phone
and dials Shiv's number. She doesn't know what to say but she has to
talk to him. No one picks up the phone. She gets disappointed. She tries
to call again and someone says "Hello, Kaun?". Anandi realizing its not
Shiv, asks "Ji wo collector sab se baath kar sakthi hu? Mai Anandi".
"Bhabi Aap" shouts Mahi. Anandi with a blank face "Ji Kaun?". He
explains its Shiv's brother and they didn't meet yet. Anandi was not
listening to anything he said. He then gives her the answer she needed
"Bhaya tho aap hi kai paas aarahe hai. Phone bhoolgai tho mai aya pick
karne. Kuch kahana hai vunse". Anandi just says thanks and cuts the
phone. She feels ashamed of her action.
The Engagement
Shiv
and family reach the haveli. As they get down the SUV, musicians start
rajasthani music. Shiv gets down the vehicle wearing a "Cream color
sherwani with maroon bottom. Heavy gold and maroon color embroidery work
around his neck and back. A maroon color turban with a feather. He
looked extremely stunning. Dadisa herself was mesmerised by his looks.
"Shiv tho aaj raj kumar jaiso lage nai" she said to Gehna who was
standing next to her with aarati ki thali. Nandu who was standing
between Gehna and Dadisa heard her comment and replied "Cinema hero kay
jaisa hai, Dadisa". Both Gehna and Dadisa laugh at nandu's comment.
Gehna goes to Shiv and gives him aarati. The whole Singh family invite
the Shekhar's into haveli. Dadisa asks Iravati about Saanchi. She
replies she is coming with Choti Ma's son behind in jeep and will come
in few minutes. They all enter the Haveli. Dadisa makes them comfortable
and introduces them to Anandi's father, Shyam, Suguna and their family.
Everyone exchange pleasantries. Alok tells Anandi's father "Aapki beti
lakho mai ek hai". Kajhan Singh feels very happy listening and says
thank you. Shiv tries to be as normal as possible with people around
him. Saanchi and Mahi come and join the Shekhars. Mahi giving Shiv his
phone looks around with an awe. "Wow what a place. And so many people".
He realises Shiv was not paying attention taps him "Kya bhaya nervous
feel horahe ho kya?". Saanchi intervenes "Sab kithna acha sajaya hai na.
Beautiful colors and flowers. Bhaya looks like the entire village is
here". Shiv says "village ki Sarpanch ki shaadi hai tho sara gao yaha
nahi tho kaha hoga". Even though he was speaking he felt very mechanical
and emotionless. He just wants it all to end fast so that he can be
alone. "Why and for what was she angry that she said those words to me?"
he thinks. He tries to clear his thoughts and keeps telling himself
that Anandi didn't mean any of it. Even though his mind was telling him
that there must be a reason behind Anandi's actions, his heart was still
in lot pain. Dadu introduces Mahi to the Singhs and calls Shiv. He
walks to them and tries to participate in the conversation but fails.
Everyone
look up as Anandi starts to come down the stairs. She was wearing a
maroon color gaghra with light gold color peacocks on it. Light gold
color choli with maroon and gold color design allover. Gold colored
dupatta with nice simple maroon border tied just like how she wears
everyday but without ghunghat on the head. Mehendi till her elbows and
bangles covering half her hand. Ruby and white stone set not very heavy
but perfect for the occasion with matching Jumkas. A 3 layered white
stone chain with ruby locket in between tied around her waist. And as
final touch a transparent light gold veil/duppata with maroon color
border design placed on her head like a ghunghat as it runs till the
ground. She was not heavily dressed but simple and just right. She was
beyond beautiful. Shiv hesitates to look up when Mahi turns his face to
Anandi's side saying "You are missing it bhaya. Don't be shy". Shiv was
spellbound by the beauty in front of him. She was looking like a
goddess. He just kept looking at her forgetting all his worries for a
second. Anandi thinks about Shiv and her eyes try to find him. She was
feeling very guilty for her behaviour. She wanted to apologize
immediately. Iravati's words were still ringing in her ears. Suddenly
their eyes met for few seconds. She was trying to find anger in his eyes
but cannot see it. Shiv realizing he was staring at her, turned his
face. His entire body went numb with sudden pain. Anandi was thinking
how to approach him in this crowd and apologize. As she came down
everyone was praising her beauty that she looks like a princes etc.
Anandi was feeling very uncomfortable. She suddenly realized it was her
engagement and frowned. She crawled back into her lonely dark hole
again.
Dadisa
asked Anandi to sit next to Shiv. Their eyes met as she was sitting but
Shiv was quick in turning away this time. With her next to him it was
hurting even more. He felt his heart winning over his brains logic.
Anandi noticed Shiv was not his usual self. The smile on his face was
missing and also he was looking pale. She knew the cause. She forgot
about her other fears as she started thinking about how to apologize to
Shiv. There was somebody or the other standing next to them. So she
figured she can't talk to him. She noticed his phone was next to him.
There was a spark in her eyes. She called one of her class girl and
asked her to get her phone which was next to her bed. The girl
obediently agreed. Anandi wanted to apologize as soon as possible and
get her guilt takes over. Meanwhile Mahi ran to Anandi, sat between her
and Shiv and introduced himself. Mahi said he was pleased to meet her at
last after listening a lot about her. He reminds her it was he who
talked to her on phone when she called Shiv. Shiv who was listening to
the conversation lifts his head in confusion. Mahi as if remembering
something bites his tongue and silently tells Shiv she called after he
left and he forgot to mention it. Shiv looks at her as if asking why she
called with his eyes. Anandi looks at him helpless and turns around to
see if the girl is back with her phone. Even though they are sitting
together, they are still far apart. Mahi loudly tells Shiv "Bhaya bhabi
tho real mai aur be sundhar hai". Anandi keeps her famous expressionless
face whereas Shiv was taken back by the comment. He looks at Anandi who
doesn't look pleased by Mahi's comment. He warns Mahi to behave.
Shiv
who was unable to sit next to Anandi gets up and goes to meet his
family friends who were here for the occasion. Anandi looks at Shiv as
he walks off. She regretted for her action. Even though he was trying to
act as if everything was ok. Anandi knows it was not and she wanted to
make it right. The girl appears before Anandi with the phone. Anandi
grabs the phone and looks around. Everyone around her were busy. She in
lightning speed opens the phone, types 'SORRY! Maaf kardeejia' and sends
SMS to Shiv. Once sent she tries to find Shiv to confirm he saw it.
Dadisa comes and starts talking to her due to which Anandi cannot
verify.
Shiv
who was standing next to Dadu buried in his thoughts come back to
reality as phone in his pocket buzzes. He walks to a corner, picks it up
and looks at the message. As he reads it, he feels heavy weight lifted
from his chest. His heart felt as light as a feather. He looks back with
a huge smile to see Anandi. She was talking to Dadisa. He was happy he
was right thinking Anandi didn't mean what she said. She was just
unhappy, angry and frustrated which led to her breakdown. It worried
him, "This was the second time she snapped in last two days". He decided
to talk to her after the ceremony. He looks at her again and finds her
eyes searching for something. He realizes they were searching for him.
This brought a huge smile on his face. What ever may be the reason but
for first time she was looking for him and he was loving it. He decides
to act as though he didn't see the message.
Dadisa
asks Shiv to come and takes his seat. He still has a serious and pale
face. Anandi tries to read his mind but in vain. "Did he see my SMS or
not?" she wonders. Shiv is smiling inside observing her. He was loving
the attention she was giving him. Its not like he gets it daily. Dadisa
asks Anandi and Shiv to stand up and exchange rings. Anandi coming back
to engagement mode (reality)and just freezes. She feels that suffocated
feeling coming back. Before anyone can realize and call Anandi, Saanchi
jumps in holding her "Bhabi sharmayei mat". Anandi realizing she froze
and everyone was watching her. She looks at Shiv who was waiting and
calmly gives her hand. Shiv very carefully and happily puts the ring on
her finger promising himself he will always make her smile. Dadisa gives
Anandi ring. As Shiv extends his hand, Anandi inserts the ring.
Everyone rejoice and congratulate each other except for Anandi. Music
starts to play. They both take everyone's blessings. As they sit, Shiv
notices that Anandi was looking pale. He understand how overwhelmed she
must be feeling and thinks of way to cheer her. He goes to Bhairo and
says something to him. He then takes his phone and talks to someone.
Anandi notices Shiv talking to Bhairo and on phone. She suddenly recalls
the message she sent Shiv. "Did he see it. I need to say sorry. But
how?" she looks around helpless. The more she was delaying the more
burden she felt. Bhairo suddenly comes with Anandi's Laptop and gives it
to Anandi. Anandi looks at it and a smile comes on her face. Sumitra on
the other side says she is very happy for Anandi. She expresses her
disappointment that she was not there. Anandi with tears in her eyes
says she misses her. Sumitra says not to cry as her eyes have shed
enough tears and now its time to be happy. She then asks for Shiv. He
comes into the frame sitting next to Anandi. She thanks him for giving
Anandi a new life. Shiv says not to use such big words and he is lucky
to have Anandi in his life. Sumitra gives them both her blessings and
asks Anandi to keep smiling. Anandi feels a bit happy after talking to
Sumitra. She realizes Sumitra's call must be Shiv's idea recollecting
him talking to Bhairo. Her remorse increases and she can't take it
anymore. She gathers courage and turns to Shiv sitting next to her.
Suddenly
"Maahi ve Thats the way Maahi ve" song starts to play and Mahi, Saanchi
start dancing. Anandi gets disappointed. She thinks "I was never in
such a situation where she said something this harsh to a person. Where I
was responsible for someone's suffering" and that burden was killing
her. Slowly members of both families are pulled by Saanchi and Mahi to
dance. Mahi comes and drags Shiv without warning and force him to dance.
Shiv just stands there not giving in. Saanchi grabs Anandi and makes
her stand next to Shiv. She signs Anandi to dance and make Shiv dance.
But She just stares at Shiv who was looking at her and look down.
Everyone dances around them and at the end Saanchi pushes Anandi towards
Shiv. She loses balance and was about to fall when Shiv holds her (Rab
ne Banadi Jodi style. OK a bit differently). He looks at her with care
and they share a small eyelock. He then makes her stand up and asks her
are you ok. She nods yes.
Dadisa
and family ask everyone to have lunch. Anandi and Shiv who were back to
their sitting positions were left alone. They both turn to each other
simultaneously saying "Mujhe aap se kuch baath karna hai" and both look
at one another surprised. Shiv looks around and says wait. He goes to
Dadisa and asks her if he can talk to Anandi alone for few minutes. She
thinks what might people think but realizes most of them are out having
lunch. She agrees and say "Chath pe jaake baath karo. Aur Shiv beta jaldi
aana". Shiv nods and says thank you.
I was about to post Jagya knowing about Gauris' deeds also today. But now as CV's showed it😡 and mine is almost similar to today's episode.😭😭I will have to sit and think if I can change it in anyway. Sorry no second post for today.😭
You guys have fun. And please share your views.
Edited by Hope - 11 years ago
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