EPISODE 26
RAICHAND MANSION,
Janhvi gets up from her place, all look at her surprised,
Janhvi: I have to see my Om…. I have to go to him….
Sumitra: Janhvi is right…. We all should go there….
Aniruddh: No need to do that Maa….
All turn towards the entrance and see Aniruddh walking inside with Shivaay, Priyanka, Gauri, Ranveer and Ishana.
Shekhar: Aniruddh…. How could you do this? How could you hide such a big thing from us?
Shakti: Not only Aniruddh, they all have hidden this from us….
Vikram: I never thought my Ishu would hide things from me….
Sanjay: Even I didn’t expect this from you Gauri…. You lied to us every day…. How could you do this?
Aniruddh, Shivaay, Priyanka, Gauri, Ranveer and Ishana look down not knowing how to face their families.
Dadi: Stop it all of you…. (All look at Dadi, who was quiet all this while)…. You are questioning them for hiding the matter from all of you…. But you all are their parents and not understanding that whatever they did was for their families only…. They couldn’t see their families hurt and broken…. So they didn’t tell you all this…. But instead of being with your children after knowing everything, you all are questioning them…. (Aniruddh, Shivaay, Priyanka, Gauri, Ranveer and Ishana look at Dadi with tears in their eyes)….
Tej: But Maa, they shouldn’t have lied….
Dadi: I know and I am not saying that whatever they did is right…. But now is not the time to be upset and angry with them…. You all should stand with them and understand their concerns also…. (She then turns to Aniruddh, Shivaay, Priyanka, Gauri, Ranveer and Ishana)…. Whatever you did is a mistake and you should ask your families to forgive you…. (They nod at Dadi and then walk to their parents)….
Vidhi and Ishana look at each other and then sit in front of Vikram, Meera and Yash, they hold their ears,
Ishana: I know sorry is not the word for the mistakes I have done…. But please forgive me…. And Bhabhi is not at fault…. I only asked her not to tell you all anything…. I am sorry Maa, Dad and Bhaiya….
Vidhi: It not only Ishu’s fault, but my mistake also…. Please forgive us….
Vikram, Meera and Yash look at them, and then look at each other,
Vikram: I cannot see my daughters like this…. So get up and we forgive you….
Ishana and Vidhi smile and hug Vikram, Meera and Yash smile seeing them.
Seeing the Mittals, Shivaay and Priyanka walk to their family and kneel in front of them,
Shivaay: I know whatever I did is not right…. But all I wanted was to keep my family away from unhappiness and pain…. How could I see you all in that broken and shattered state…? I just couldn’t think anything else…. I am sorry…. (He goes to Tej and Janhvi) More than anyone else, I have hurt you both the most, please Bade Papa, Badi Maa, please forgive me….
Shivaay keeps his head down and tears flow from his eyes,
Janhvi: Shivaay…. (He looks and Janhvi signs him to come to her, Shivaay immediately hugs her crying)…. Shivaay, how could you think that your Badi Maa will ever be upset with you…? From childhood I had given you all rights on Om, Rudra and Prinku, and so whatever decision you take for them will be for their and the family’s betterment only….
Tej: Shivaay…. Janhvi is absolutely right…. We trust you and we understand why you did whatever you did….
Shivaay hugs Tej, Priyanka also hugs Tej, the other Oberois especially Shakti and Pinky are happy seeing Tej and Janhvi’s love for Shivaay.
Gauri looks at Sanjay and Sandhya and immediately hugs them, with tears flowing from her eyes, Sanjay calms her down,
Gauri: Sorry Maa and Papa, I am really sorry…. I shouldn’t have lied to you both…. I am really sorry….
Sanjay: No Gauri, don’t say sorry and don’t cry…. We can understand your state and the pain you have gone through….
Sandhya: Yes Gauri, stop crying…. We are not upset with you….
Sandhya wipes Gauri’s tears and smiles at her, Gauri also smiles back.
Seeing the Mittals, Oberois and Maheshwaris, now all the Raichands looked at Aniruddh, he didn’t move and stood silent,
Sonakshi (Whispers to Aniruddh): Idiot…. No one is going to invite you…. Go and say sorry….
Ahana (To Sonakshi): Acha ji, why will he say sorry alone…. You were also involved with him….
Sonakshi: Bhabhi, I’ll say sorry but get him out of his thoughts….
Sumitra walks towards Aniruddh and caresses his hair; her touch broke his trance and his chain of thoughts,
Sumitra: Aniruddh….
Aniruddh just hugged her tightly and started crying, all look at him shocked,
Aniruddh: Maa…. I have done a sin…. I have done something that can never be corrected…. I am responsible for everything…. All this is because of me…. I have done everything…. And today everyone here is hurt just because of me and my sin…. I did that sin and then everyone is suffering…. I did this….
He sits down crying, all feel sad seeing his state, Sumitra sits beside him and makes him face her,
Sumitra: No Aniruddh…. You didn’t do any sin…. It was an accident…. You didn’t know it would happen….
Aniruddh couldn’t stop crying, seeing his state Janhvi walked towards him, she sat in front of him, he looked at her with guilt in his eyes,
Janhvi: Aniruddh…. (She caressed his hair)…. Whatever you did was an accident…. It was unintentional…. (He looked at her shocked)…. Yes Beta, all this is not your fault…. And looking at the past year, you have done something no one could dare to do…. You could have gotten yourself out of all this using your surname but you didn’t…. You stayed with us and kept the family together…. Stop blaming yourself….
Gauri: Mom is saying right…. Aniruddh, I know I was upset with you but after knowing your truth, Shivaay Bhaiya explained me and I understood…. It wasn’t your fault…. All this was just meant to happen….
Sanjay: Gauri is absolutely right…. No one here blames you for anything Aniruddh….
Aniruddh looks at everyone in the room and all smile at him,
Aniruddh: You all have a big heart that you all think like this….
Rudra: You may not be my O…. But you’ll always be my brother Aniruddh Bhaiya….
Saying so Rudra hugs him, Shivaay and Priyanka also join them, all are smiling seeing them.
Dadi: Now enough of all this talks…. It is late, we all should go back home….
Shivaay: Yes Dadi and tomorrow we have to go to the hospital also…. Our Om is coming back….
All are happy hearing this.
After taking leave, Mittals, Oberois and Maheshwaris leave. Now only the Raichands were there.
Sonakshi: Well, before we all forget, Aniruddh don’t you think you should talk to Ishana….
Aniruddh looks at her confused,
Ahana: Aniruddh, don’t tell me that you forgot that you said something to her in the party….
Sonakshi: Not said Bhabhi…. He shouted it that everyone heard it….
Sumitra: I think they’ll be outside only…. Go and talk to her….
He nods and leaves, others smile seeing him.
OUTSIDE RAICHAND MANSION,
Ishana was about to sit in the car when Aniruddh called her and she turned to see him,
Aniruddh: Ishana…. I need to talk to you….
Ishana: But I don’t want to talk to you….
He looks at her shocked,
Vikram: Ishu, talk to him…. (He turns to Aniruddh) Aniruddh, drop her home after you both finish talking…. We’ll leave….
Ishana: But Dad….
Meera: Vikram is right…. Talk to Aniruddh and he’ll drop you later….
Before Ishana could say anything, they leave from there. Ishana turns to Aniruddh,
Ishana: What if they left me here with you…. I am not going to talk to you…. I’ll go home walking….
Aniruddh looks at her surprised, Ishana starts walking,
Aniruddh: Are you sure…. You want to go walking and that too at this time…. I mean it is dark all around…. Agar koi aa gaya….
Ishana feels scared seeing the darkness around but maintains her composure,
Ishana: I can manage everything…. And I am not scared of anything….
Aniruddh chuckles at her words, Ishana starts walking, she was walking on the road, she felt scared with the surroundings, it was dark all around and she was alone, she however continued walking when she felt someone near her, she feels scared but slowly turned around, she saw no one, she felt relieved, she again turned to go but bumped into someone, she felt scared and shouted, she closed her eyes,
Aniruddh: Relax Ishana…. (He holds her shoulders)…. It is me…. Aniruddh….
Ishana slowly opened her eyes; she calmed herself and looked at him,
(“Tere bina jeena kya
Tere bina jeena kyun
Tere bina jeena kya
Tere bina jeena kyun
Tujhe kaise bataun yaara
Tere bin mujhpe kya guzre
Woh zindagi hai hi nahi
Jo tujhse judaa guzre
Dhal jaun main tujhme
Ghul jaun main tujhme
Mil jaun main tujhme yaara
Dhal jaun main tujhme
Ghul jaun main tujhme
Mil jaun main tujhme yaara yaara…..” Plays in BG)
Ishana comes out of the trance and moves away from him,
Ishana: I told you naa…. I don’t want to talk to you…. Why are you following me?
Aniruddh: Ishana, how could I leave you alone at this time? I was getting worried for you…. I care for you…. I love you Ishana…. I really love you…. (Ishana is surprised hearing him)…. Ishana…. I know I have hurt you a lot and I deserve your anger…. But please don’t go like this…. I am sorry Ishana…. Please forgive me…. (He kneels down in front of her and holds his ears, Ishana looks at him shocked)…. I am sorry Ishana….
Ishana feels bad seeing him and sits in front of him, she holds his hands,
Ishana: Please don’t do this…. I cannot see you like this…. I am not upset with you…. (He feels happy hearing her)….
She hugs him and he reciprocates the hug. After sometime, they break the hug.
Aniruddh: Ishana, it is quite late…. Your family must be waiting for you…. Let us go, I’ll drop you….
Ishana nods and they leave.
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