“Mom Please not again yaar, I am only 25 and you want me to marry?” said Laksh annoyingly to his Mom while having his dinner. “Laksh, beta this the only age. I also got married at the same age. You are not any celebrity to get married at the age of 40 or 45” said Dp Laksh’s father. “But dad I didn’t say that I’ll get married after 10 years, I am just saying why so hurry. Wait for 2-3 years. You know na I want to start my own bussiness” “Laksh we know everything, and business tho you can even start after your marriage. There will be no interruption.” “But maa” he was about to give more reasons but got interrupted by his mom. “See Laksh, I can understand you don’t want to get married now. It’s common in your generation. If I would have not met this girl then I wouldn’t have forced you. She is beautiful, modern and just perfect for you. Think about it again. At least look at her photo. I am sure you won’t say no after looking at her photo. I have kept on your dressing table.”
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Laksh was in his room thinking about Ap’s words. He knew his Mom would not choose any bad girl for him but he was just worried about his dream of starting his own business. He was worried thinking after marriage his mind would divert. He unknowingly reached the dressing table and glanced at it and was about to turn. But he saw something which made his heart flutter. He saw her photo which his mom had brought for him. He picked up the photo and looked at it intensely. Her eyes, nose, cheeks, lips everything was just perfect. “WOW, beautiful. If she is looking like an angel in this pic then how would she look in real” he said dreamily and fell on the bed. He was in love. Just looking at her photo he fell in love with her.
Ho… Ek ladki ko dekha toh aisa laga
Jaise khilta gulaab
Jaise shaayar ka khwaab
Jaise ujli kiran
Jaise ban mein hiran
Jaise chandani raat
Jaise narmi ki baat
Jaise mandir mien ho ek jalta diya..
Ho.. ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga
Ek ladki ko dekha toh aisa laga
Jaise subahon ka roop
Jaise sardi ka dhup
Jaise bina ki taan
Jaise rangon ki jaan
Jaise balkhaaye bel
Jaise lehron ka khel
Jaise khushbu liye aaye thandi hawa…
Ho.. ek ladki ko dekha toh aisa laga
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“Mom, pass the jam please” said Laksh. As Ap was about to take a bite of her breakfast he interrupted her again “Some butter also please” and again “Bowl of boiled eggs please” “and some…” “Enough Laksh, just say it what you want say don’t trouble me more” Laksh was waiting for this. He was hesitating to start any conversation about that (Photo wali) girl “Actually mom, I just wanted to know her name” “Whose name?” “Wohi, mom” “Kaun wohi” Lakshya was turning into tomato due to shy. Though he belongs to the modern family, he had never spoken about any girl to his parents. This was the first time and his mother was making more difficult for him. “Thats what I am asking you na Laksh, who?” “Please Mom, you very well know which girl I am talking about. Anyways if you don’t want to speak I am going” he stood up to go but was stopped by Ap. “Acha, you troubled us these days by saying no to marriage and now when I am teasing you, your getting angry” “Okay, sorry. I wanted to know her name.. he stopped and continued the girl which you were talking about the previous night”. Ap smiled inwardly and replied to him “Ragini, her name is Ragini”. Laksh smiled and said “Ragini”.
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“Yaar, where is this Ragini. Never on time” grumbled Anish. “Don’t worry Siya she will be here soon” Sanskar assured her. “But Sankar, I think we should warn Ragini that she should be on time from further. She is the guitarist of our band yaar and main person. How can she act so irresponsible” argued Simran. “Okay baby, you don’t worry. I’ll talk to her”. Ragini entered after sometime and was embraced as everyone started clapping their hands since she knew the reason. She was late again. Ragini was part of a band in which she played guitar, Sanskar was the Drummer, Simran was the main singer. “Sorry guys, was stuck in traffic.” “Ragu please everyday same reason. When will you learn to come on time?” “I promise I won’t repeat it again” “Look Ragini, there are others too who are part of the band. And we have own priorities also unlike you. You are just wasting your and our time here. If you can’t reach on time then please you can leave the group” said Simran harshly and left. “Sanskar, at least you” “See Rags, try to come early from tomorrow. Okay now bye” Sanskar left. Ragini felt bad. Even her best friend didn’t support. Ragini and Sanskaar were besties. Initially Ragini had crush on Sanskaar which changed into Love. But he only thought her as friend. Later they became friends with Simran. Sankaar proposed her, leaving Ragu heartbroken. But still she says, “Main phir bhi tumko chahungi”. Who knows, the words may remain the same but the person might change.
To be continued….
Simran—Adaa Khan