EPISODE 47
AT NIGHT,
SHILLONG,
Ishana was sitting near the window in the living room, lost in her thoughts,
*FLASHBACK TO THREE YEARS AGO*
Everyone had returned to Mumbai from Udaipur, they had thought that the weddings would bring happiness back to their lives but the recent events had changed the course of all their happiness to sadness.
Each and every one had tried to convince Om to change his decision, even Aniruddh tried to talk to him after seeing the family members but everything in vain, Om didn’t change his decision.
ONE DAY BEFORE LEAVING MUMBAI,
TEJ-JANHVI’S ROOM,
Ishana and Gauri came to the room as Tej had called both of them; they both entered and saw Tej, Janhvi, Shekhar and Sumitra sitting there,
Gauri: Dad, you called us….
Tej: Yes beta…. Come sit here….
IshRi nodded and sat with Janhvi and Sumitra, Tej placed his hands on their heads and looked at them with tears, and they both were surprised,
Ishana: Tej uncle…. Please don’t bring these tears…. We’ll talk to Om…. We still have time….
Gauri: Haa Dad…. Ishu is right…. We’ll convince Om…. You all don’t worry….
Tej: No one can convince Om now…. I know him very well…. Once he decides something…. He won’t back off….
Shekhar: So now we have only one thing to do…. Agree to his decision….
Ishana: But papa…. This is not right….
Sumitra: We know this is not right…. But at this point of time, this is the only thing we can do…. And that’s why we called you here….
Janhvi: You both have to promise us that you’ll take care of our sons and our family…. We can be far from each other but not far from each other’s heart…. So you both don’t worry about anything else right now and be with your husbands….
Tej: Be their support and keep them together…. We know only you both can take care of them….
Shekhar: They both need someone to support them…. No one else can support them like you both…. All others will oppose their decision but if you both support them…. They’ll feel better….
Sumitra: So Ishu and Gauri…. This is not the time to go against them but time to support them…. And we believe that you both will do it and take care of them….
IshRi smile and take blessings from them and leave.
*FLASHBACK ENDS*
Ishana came out of her thoughts when Gauri came to her,
Gauri: Ishana…. Where are you lost?
Ishana: Nothing Gauri…. (She turned the other side and wiped her tears)….
Gauri: Ishana…. You know naa you cannot hide your tears from me…. (She made Ishana face her and wiped her tears)…. Now tell me what happened….
Ishana: Nothing Gauri…. I just miss everyone…. They all must be so sad without us…. Just like we are sad without them….
Gauri: I know Ishana…. But what can we do…. We have promised Om and Aniruddh that we won’t tell anyone about where we are….
Ishana: I know we made a promise but I just wish that some miracle happens and we meet them….
Sakshi comes there and heard the conversation,
Sakshi: Bhabhi…. (She went to Ishana)…. Don’t worry us are going to Haridwar naa…. We’ll pray there and maybe our wish will come true…. We should believe that God cannot keep loved ones away from each other for long time….
Gauri: I hope that whatever you are saying happens soon Sakshi….
Sakshi: Bhabhis…. You both don’t take tension and prepare for our trip…. God will make everything fine….
HARIDWAR,
SHIVAAY-ANIKA’S ROOM,
Shivaay was reading a file when Anika came there, she saw him reading the file and hit her forehead in disbelief,
Anika: Shivaay…. At least keep your work aside till the puja happens…. Can’t you stay away from your work…? (She said taking the file from him)…. What is so important?
Shivaay: Anika…. (He took the file from her)…. This is not office work…. I was trying to find about Om or Aniruddh…. This is that information….
Anika: So did you find anything…. (She said and sat beside him)…. Tell me Shivaay, did you find anything?
Shivaay: No Anika…. I didn’t find anything…. Not even a single clue…. (He bent his head down feeling sad)….
Anika made him face her, she wiped his tears and he just hugged her tight, Anika understood that he needs some time and just hugged him caressing his back,
Anika: Don’t worry Shivaay…. I know you’ll find them soon…. Don’t forget you are Shivaay Singh Oberoi…. And he never fails at anything….
Shivaay instantly broke the hug and looked at her; she looked at him confused by his sudden action,
Shivaay: Anika…. You are the best…. (He smiled and he kissed her forehead making her even more confused)….
Anika: Shivaay…. What did I do…. And you are smiling like this…. Tell me I didn’t get anything….
Shivaay: Anika…. What did you say just now…?
Anika: I said you are Shivaay Singh Oberoi and he never fails…. But what about that Shivaay…. I have said it so many times earlier also…. Why is it making you so happy suddenly…?
Shivaay: Oh Anika…. I’ll explain you…. Tell me who I am….
Anika: Shivaay…. What are you asking…. You are Shivaay…. And in your tadibaaz mode you are the great Shivaay Singh Oberoi…. (She does his signature hair step and they both laugh)….
Shivaay: Just like that who is Om?
Anika: Shivaay…. Have you lost your mind…. Om will be Om only naa…. (She says with irritation)…. He won’t become Ranveer Singh….
Shivaay: Oh God Anika…. I didn’t mean like that…. What is Om’s full name?
Anika: Omkara Singh Oberoi…. (Shivaay nods in negative and then something strikes her)…. No he is not Omkara Singh Oberoi…. He is Omkara Ranjit Mehra….
Shivaay: Yes…. I know Om very well…. After leaving the house he won’t use the Oberoi name….
Anika: But Shivaay…. Om is not the one to care so much about surname…. He won’t use Mehra either….
Shivaay: Yes but what about others…. Aniruddh or Ishu or Gauri…. They can use the Mehra surname….
Anika: This can happen…. So now what will you do….
Shivaay: Now I’ll look for the Mehras…. (He dialed a number)…. As soon as I return to Mumbai, you have to meet me…. Till then you do my one work…. (He told the person the work and disconnected the call)….
Anika: I am sure Shivaay…. This time you’ll succeed….
Anika smiles at him and he hugs her.
NEXT MORNING,
SHILLONG,
All of them were ready with the luggage; they were all set to leave for Haridwar,
Omkara: So guys…. You know naa that you’ll….
Others: Not do anything that someone recognizes us….
Omkara is shocked while others laugh.
Aniruddh: Relax Om…. We’ll go and come back…. No one will know anything….
Vikrant: Haa Om…. You are thinking too much…. No one will recognize us there….
Sakshi: Guys…. Now let us leave…. Others we’ll miss our flight….
They all nod and leave.
HARIDWAR,
All of them were busy doing the arrangements for the puja that was to happen the next day, all were busy in their work.
Ranveer was in his thoughts, his eyes were searching for Mahapandit Keshav, he had some questions and needed their answers, when he saw Keshav coming there, and sitting under the tree, Ranveer looked around and saw that all were busy with their work, without getting noticed, Ranveer walked towards the Mahapandit,
Keshav saw him coming and smiled,
Ranveer: I want to talk to you….
Keshav: I know…. You’ll have many questions in your mind…. I’ll answer them…. (He pointed Ranveer towards the seat)…. Sit here and relax first….
Ranveer sat down nearby,
Ranveer: Why did you say those things to me…. Why did you say only to me…. You said that we cannot run away from the past…. We have to face our past…. What does it mean….
Keshav: So this means what I thought about you is right…. You have a past that troubles you….
Ranveer: What are you saying…. You only said that my past will catch up with me…. And now you are behaving as if you don’t know anything….
Keshav smiled making Ranveer confused,
Keshav: I know I told you that your past will catch up with you…. But that doesn’t mean I know you or your past…. (Ranveer looked on)…. I only told you what I have learnt from experience in all these years…. I saw some pain, some disappointment, some regret, some longing in your eyes…. That is why I said that…. Looking at your family…. I understood your present isn’t bothering you…. That means your past is…. I just said this to make you think about your past…. And you did that…. That means you have a past that troubles you….
Ranveer: So you don’t know anything about me….
Keshav: No I don’t personally know you…. But I know that you have some troubles and I’ll only tell you that you should face them…. You cannot run away forever…. Someday you’ll have to stop and that day your past will catch up with you….
Ranveer: Wounds give you more pain if you touch them again and again…. It is better you ignore those wounds and leave them as it is…. (He looked the other side)….
Keshav: Wounds left untreated give you pain for a longer time…. Beta…. (Ranveer looked at him)…. You still have time to treat your old wounds…. Treat them before they leave scars that you’ll regret forever….
Ranveer was in thoughts and Keshav just smiled at him and left from there.
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