Hey everyone Mehak here
How are you all doing? Hope you are doing great. Well, I am back with the most awaited chapter of an interesting story, Shivi TS: Ishqzaade. Hope you find it amazing. But before this I would like to inform you that the dialogues are written in Hindi as well as in English. For English, it is written in the brackets.
Apart from the narrative, the author, that is me, is in the story too.
If you new to the story then do read the previous chapter before this one.
Let’s Begin…
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Chapter 1 – Our Story
** Author says “Ishaqzaade to har koi ban sakta hai par sabki kahani inki tarha nhi hoti [Anyone can be lovers, but their story won’t be like theirs]. ” and the author smiles. She continues “To chalo dekhte hai inki kahaani, ab puri kahani me nhi sunaongi aise but haa beech beech me zaroor aaungi kuch bolne [So lets see their story, but I won’t narrate the story like this, rather I would come in cameo ]” **
23rd May 2021
On Ganga Ghat around 7 pm
The sun is setting and thus it is getting dark, but the place is lightened up by the diyas. A man seen is floating a paper boat in the river. He tries to give a direction to it by moving the water by his hands. After a couple of minutes, the boat is grabbed by someone. The other person is standing in a dimly lighted place. She sees the boat and finds a note. On opening it, words can be seen.
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Pata hi nhi chala char saal ho gae. Aur in char saalo me har pal me sukoon me jiya ho kyuki tu jo mere saath hai. Bolne ko to bahut baate hai to vo aaram se kal karenge. Hum kal jaege kahi, jagha me abhi nhi kal hi bataunga, Surprise hai. Aur I am sorry, aaj subha time se nhi aa paya, ghar par maa nikalne nhi de rahi thi. Har roz ki tarha aaj time se nhi uth paya tha. Tujhe pata to hai sab. Par tune bhi to abhi late kiya. Chal koi nhi. Kal ka day special hai to ese jagada karke iska essence spoil nhi karte hai theek hai? Aur dekh tere liye kuch laaya hu, bata kaisa laga.
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{Note: Below is the English version of the note.}
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These four years went by quickly. Every moment with you gave me immense peace. I have a lot to say but I will tell you tomorrow. We will go somewhere but I won’t tell you where yet, it’s a surprise. I am sorry, I didn’t come on time in the morning, you know na how it is. Maa wasn’t letting me go. Yeah you guessed it right, I didn’t wake up on time. By the way, even you came late too. Forget it. Tomorrow is a special day so let us not spoil it by fighting, okay? By the way I have brought something for you. Tell me do you like it?
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With each word, her smile becomes wider, and the blush creeps in. She sees another note, after opening it she finds a pair of sliver anklets. It is beautiful. Then she read the note.
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In payalo ki chan chan ke saath kal subha ki shuruat karte hai.
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{ Note: Below is the English version of the note}
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With the sound of these anklets lets make our morning beautiful.
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Then the anklets are worn and its melodious sound is heard. Soon the sound increases as she jumps. As if she is saying that she loved it. Soon the sound begins to decrease. She throws something and goes. He walks forward and picks up the piece of paper.
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Kal humare mile hue pure chaar saal ho jaenge aur date karte hue teen. I cant believe, its feels like we just met each other met. Time flies quickly. Par mene insare palo ko cherish kiya hai. I feel so blessed to have you. Kal ki vajha se na mera gussa khatam ho gaya hai, varna me tujhe aaj ke liye maaf nhi karti. Tu to jaanta hai mere gusse ko. Hahaha. Just kidding. Par haa kal time se aana okay? kyoki agar kal late aaya na to maafi nhi milegi. I’ll wait for you.
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{ Note: Below is the English version of the note}
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Tomorrow is the day when we have met four years ago and coincidently it would mark three years of us being together. I can’t believe it, it feels like we just met each other. Time flies quickly. But I have cherished all our moments. I feel so blessed to have you. I just wanna let you know that because tomorrow is our special day and I don’t wanna spoil its essence so I am not angry. Else I won’t have forgiven you. You know my anger, don’t you? Hahaha. Just kidding. But remember if you didn’t come tomorrow on time then you will be done. Okay.
I’ll wait for you.
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** Author says “Kuch sawalo ka jawab to mil jaye honge. Par ab yahi soch rhe hoge na ki ye sab hua kab, so ye shuru hua tha char saal pehle, 24th May 2018 jab Shiva mila tha Raavi se [ You might have got answers to your questions. Now you must be wondering, how did it begin. Well, it began four years ago, on 24th May 2018, when Shiva met Raavi]”**
* * * * * * * * FLASHBACK * * * * * * * *
24th May 2018
Shiva came near backside of the temple. There lived five puppies which were abandoned by his Maami. Well, he disliked her since he was a child but due to her cruel acts like this one, he has started hating her. When he reached the spot to feed the puppies, he saw a girl playing with the puppies. He has never seen her before in this town. He looked at her from afar.
Shiva thought ‘Kon hai ye? Isse yaha pehle to nhi dekha. Par kuch to hai isme jo mujhe ye alag si lag rhi hai [Who is she? I have never seen her here before. But there is something that attracts me, she surely is something]’
Maybe it was her smile or her innocence that charms him. He couldn’t name anything particular. All he knows was that she is like an angel, with a beautiful soul.
He heard her say “Kya tumhe bhuk lag rhi hai , ruko me kuch deti hu tumhe [Are you hungry, let me give you something]”
She looked in her bag and took out a packet of biscuit for them. Then she fed them.
Shiva thought ‘[ Kitni pyari hai ye [ She has a golden heart]’ and was lost in her innocence.
Then it thunders a little and she said “Barish hone vali hai tum jaoge kaha, aur tum ho bhi itne saare tune me ghar kaise le jaao [ It is about to rain, where will you stay. Also you are too many how will I be able to take you home]” and she gets tensed and thinks for a way to help the pups.
Shiva thought ‘Kitni fikar hai isse inki par ek vo maami hai jinhone inhe yaha chod diya tha [ On one side she cares so much for these puppies and on the other side there are people like my Mami, who has abandoned these puppies.]’ The act of his aunt makes him furious but then the act of kindness by this stranger melted his heart. So he decided to help her as seeing her tensed, strangely made him restless.
Shiva said “Me kuch madad karo [Let me help you]”
Hearing his voice she gets startled. She took a deep breath and tries to control her heartbeat by placing her hand on her chest. She stood up and turned. As she turned her eyes met his and she felt something. It was something so intense that she was lost in his eyes. In anormal situation, it can be terrifying to meet a stranger in such weather in an isolated space but it feels so different with Shiva. It strangely feels safe.
She thought ‘Ye kuch jana pehchana sa lagta hai par kuch alag sa bhi lag rha hai. Pata nhi ye kon hai [He feels to be familiar but so different too. I don’t know who is he.] ‘
She came back into her sense and asked “Aap kon? me aapko nhi jaanti [I don’t recognise you? Who are you?]”
Shiva chuckled and said “Jaanta to me bhi nhi hu aapko par inhe zaroor jaanta hu [Even I don’t know you, but I know them]”, he said pointing towards the puppies.
{ In the background : Ik ore badhne lagey jo
When two hearts move in one direction
Ik dor bandhne lagey jo
It get tied with one thread }
She smiled and said “Tu kya aap le jaaenge inhe [So will you take them with you]”
He kept looking at her. Seeing him lost she got tensed as she thought that he won’t help her.
She said “Are aap tension mat lo sare nhi de rhi hu, bas do le lo baki 2 me le lungi, aur abhi barish hone vali hai na, baad me man kara to aap inhe yaha chod sakte hai me aapko force nhi kar rhi hu vo to aap [Ah don’t worry, I am not asking you to take all of them. Just two. rest I will take. Just keep them with you till the rain ends, afterwards you can leave them here. I am not forcing you but since]”
Shiva looked a bit irritated and interrupted her “Are kitna bolti ho tum, chup bhi raho [Oh you are so talkative now keep quiet.]”
She giggled and he too laughed.
She asked “Vaise aapse mene aapka naam to pucha hi nhi [Oh what you name]”
Shiva said “Shiva aur tumhara [Shiva, and you]”
She replied “Raavi”
Shiva asked her “Vaise mene aapko dekha nhi pehle yaha [By the way I have never seen you here before]”
Raavi said “Hmm kyoki me abhi abhi Delhi se aai hu yaha [Hmm because I have just returned from Delhi] ”
They continued their conversation for a few more minutes till another thunder is heard. After that they bid each other bye.
** Author says “This marks the beginning of their relation. It is some sort of divine connection. Like of soulmates. Both are unaware of it but are beginning to feel it” **
On that day, Shiva and Raavi took some puppies each with them and took care of them. The next day they brought them back to the same place as their families didn’t allow them to keep the puppies at home.
They started to meet everyday, in the pretext of playing with the pups. Somehow all of their meets were away from everyone. But their meeting spot remained the same, that was near the temple. Due to some reason or the other they never used to meet outside their fixed place. It was some kind of a power that forbid them to meet elsewhere.
They enjoyed every moment whenever they were together. Their selfless acts made them fall in love with the other, however they haven’t confessed it yet. As they were unaware of their feelings about each other.
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24th May 2019
When it was exactly a year since they first met, a truth unveiled before them.
Raavi and shiva came across each other in the market, Raavi was with her aunt and Shiva was at his shop working with his elder brother Gautam. She smiled at Shiva but he maintained a serious face.
Raavi thought ‘Ab isse kya hua [What’s wrong with him]’, she was confused with his behaviour.
Here Shiva was tensed as why was Raavi hanging out with his Maami. Shiva thought ‘Ye Maami ke saath kya kar rhi hai, kahiye isse related to nhi [What is she doing with his Maami. Does she have any relation with her]’ He thought that if his thinking was correct then a storm is brewing.
**Author says ‘Little did he knows that she is the same girl. His aunt’s niece Raavi’ **
Raavi’s thoughts were interrupted by her Maasi’s words “Tu dur rahio usse [Stay away from him]”
Raavi was confused by this reaction and asked “Kya hua maasi [What happened Maasi]”
Her maasi said “Tu dur rhe usse. Vo vohi hai [Stay away from him, Its him]”
Raavi knitted her eyebrows and tried to find some connection, alas she couldn’t then she asked “Vohi hai matlab [ ‘Its him’ what do you mean by that]”
Her Maasi said “Vo Shiva hai, Shiva Pandya. Pandya house vala. [Its Shiva, Shiva Pandya. The part of Pandya family]”
This information shocked Raavi to the core. It felt as if her heartbeat has stopped.
Raavi thought ‘Haye Somnath ye kya ho rha hai. Ye kaise ho sakta hai. Jo mere liye itna khas hai vo hi mere family rival ka beta hai. Shiva vohi Shiva hai, Kahi isse pata to nhi tha pehle se hi, nhi mere dil pehechan leta varna. Haye Somnath ye kya kar rhe ho aap meri life ke saath [Oh God, what is happening. How is this possible. The one who is so dear to me is non other than Shiva Pandya, the son of the rivals. Did he know that Iam Raavi, oh no don’t think nonsense Raavi, if that would have been the case then I would have known. Oh God, what kind of cruel play is this. ]’
Meanwhile Gautam found Shiva looking at Maami and Raavi and he shook him.
Gautam said “Shiva pata hai ye vohi hai [Shiva do you know its her]”
Shiva asked “Vohi? [Her?]”
Gautam said “Haa, Raavi, Mami ki [Yeah, She is Raavi, Maami’s]”
Shiva connected the dots and said “Behen ki beti [Niece]” , Gautam nodded.
Shiva thought “Haye shiv ji ab kya hoga, ye to vahi hai, jisse humari family ki ladai chal rhi hai saalo se. Ab kya hoga? Vishwas nhi hota ki ye us family se hai. Kahi ye natak to nhi kar rhi thi. Nhi kyoki mera dil dhokha nhi kha sakta [Oh God What will happen now? How can she be the daughter of rival’s family? I can’t believe that she is a part of that family. I wonder if it was all a game but then my heart would have known. Oh God please help].”
Gautam said “Haa to dur rhna isse me nhi chahta ki koi ladai ho phir se [Yeah so stay away from her. I don’t want anymore troubles]”
They kept looking at each other, but Maasi and Gautam dragged them in opposite direction unaware of the storm that was wrecking their hearts.
The more they thought about their situation, the more they realised their love for each other. The thought of separation was paining them, it was suffocating them. Then the fear creeped in of losing the other without letting them know about one’s feeling.
Shiva thought ‘Pata nhi ab kya hoga par me usse bina apni feelings batae nhi reh sakta. Baki jo shiv ji ko manzoor hoga,vohi hoga [I don’t know what will happen but I cannot lose her without her knowing my feelings. I will tell her then let whatever that is written in the fate happen]’
Raavi thinks ‘I do love him, me nhi rhe sakti uske bina. Mujhe batana hi hoga usse [I do love him, I can’t live without him. I have to confess my feeling].’
The fear of their love dissolving in the family enmity made them aware of their love and also encouraged them to confess and then fight for it.
** Author says “Ishq par zor nhi hai ye vo aatish Ghalib, ki lagae na lage aur bujhae na bane [There is no force over love, it is that triumphant fire Ghalib, it cannot be sparked off easily nor burns once extinguished.]” **
Since it has been a year since they both met so they had already planned to meet at Ganga Ghat after sunset.
Raavi thought ‘Haye Somnath please Shiva aajae ghaat par, mujhe usse batana hai ki me kya feel karti hu. [Oh God, please bring Shiva on the ghaat, I wanna confess my feelings]’
Shiva thought ‘Haye Shiv ji please Raavi ko bhej dena me aaj sab clear karna chahta hu [Oh God, please bring Raavi there, I wanna sort out everything]’
They went to the ghat with the fear of heart break. They hoped to find each other but there was a fear too that they have lost their love because of the rivalry.
{ In the Background : Ik shor karne lageyjo
They’re beating as one,
Do dil..
The two hearts.
}
Shiva has arrived early and was waiting for Raavi. Raavi came and saw him standing in the shadow, she softly called out “Shiva”. Her happiness knew no bounds when she found Shiva waiting for her.
He turned and said “Raavi”. He was so joyous to see her.
Seeing each other, their eyes were glistening and their heart ached for a hug. But due to their fear they were trying to read each other’s eyes to find any kind of bitterness, hatred or disgust but all they could find was happiness. The happiness of seeing each other.
Raavi initiated the conversation with some hesitation, “Shiva, tu Pandya hai aur me [Shiva you are from Pandya family and I am ]”
Shiva interrupted her and said “Jaanta hu[I know]”
Raavi said “Ab [Now?]”
Shiva said “Ab [Now]”
Fear took over Raavi and she interrupted him and said “Me tujhe nhi chod sakti Shiva mujhe tere saath rehna hai [I can’t leave you Shiva, I wanna stay with you ]”
Shiva said “Raavi”
Again Raavi interrupted him “Nhi shiva[Don’t continue Shiva]” due to her fear.
Shiva said “Raavi meri baat to sun [Raavi listen to me]”
Raavi assumed that Shiva was rejecting her due to the enmity so she said “Nhi Shiva tu mat bol kuch pehle meri sun, Me nhi rhe sakti hu tere bina, I have fallen in love with you. [Shiva don’t say anything first listen to me. I can’t live without you. I have fallen in love with you]” She had tears in her eyes and her hands were holding his. She looked at him in hope.
Shiva smiled hearing her confession and said “Kitna bolti hai tu, ab sun mere baat. [You are talking rubbish, Now listen to me]”
Raavi said “Shiva me nhi sunongi [No I won’t listen Shiva]”
Shiva cupped her face with his hands and looked deeply in her eyes and said “Shh, Mene kab kaha ki me tujhe khud se alag karonga [Shh, when did I say that I will leave you]”
Raavi said “Ye to kya bol rha hai shiva[How can you say this Shiva? ] but then she realised that he loves her and she smiled. Then she continued “Kya me jo soch rhi hu tu vahi soch rha hai [Are you thinking the same]”
Shiva said “Haa duffer [Yeah duffer]”
Raavi pouted and said “Tune mujhe duffer kaha, ja me baat nhi karti tujhse [You called me duffer, now I wont talk to you]” and she pretended to be angry and turned her face to the other side.
Shiva knew that she was acting so he said “Sochle ek baar, abhi to tu itni badi baat kar rhe thi [Think again before saying.]” and he pretended to leave
Raavi looks at him with puppy eyes and said “Shiva”
Shiva melted at her cuteness and said “Acha haa me hi to hu duffer [Fine I am a duffer]”
Raavi giggled and said “Vo to tu hai [That you are]” , then she kissed him on his right cheek.
Raavi remembered that after her confession Shiva hasn’t said those three magical words and she said “Tune mujhse kuch nhi kehna [Don’t you have to say anything]”
Shiva teased her “Tujhe kuch suna hai [Do you wanna hear something]”
Raavi confidently said “Haa [Yeah]”
Shiva said “Kya [What]”
Raavi said “Tere dil ke baat [Your feelings about me]”
Shiva said “Hmm tune suni nhi [Hmm didn’t you hear my heart]”
Raavi said “Vo bol hi nhi rha to kaha se sunu [It didn’t say anything ]”
Shiva said “Bol rha hai but tujhe sunai nhi de rhe , chal sunata hu [It is confessing, you are unable to hear. Let me try again]”
Raavi smiled and said “Hmm”
Under the moonlight he made her stand and then knelt down. He took out a ring and said “I have fallen in love with you. I promise to be with you forever” and he made her wear it, Raavi has tears of happiness in her hazel eyes. Then he stood up and lifted her and twirled.
{ In the Background : Ik chal chalne lagey jab
When two hearts walk as one
}
Then they sat near the ghat and saw the diya’s floating. Shiva and Raavi were siting besides each other such that Raavi’s head was resting on his shoulder while his was resting on her head. Cold wind was blowing. The ambience was relaxing them and their love was soothing their souls.
After some moments of solace, Raavi said “Shiva ye to theek hai par hum milenge kaise [Shiva how will we meet]”
Shiva said “Kitni tension leti hai pehle bhi to milte the [You worry so much, don’t you remember that we used to meet earlier as well]”
Raavi said “Par pehle pata nhi tha na, ab risk nhi le sakti [But we didn’t know the truth earlier, now we can’t take risk]”
Shiva said “Ye to hai. [Hmm Yeah]”
Raavi said “Shiva, kya hum phone par hi baat karenge. Par mujhe phone par baat nhi karni tujhse, mujhe milna hai tujhse[Shiva will we talk over calls only, I don’t wanna talk on calls. I wanna spend time with you]”
Shiva said “Phone par nhi kar sakte pata to hai tujhe [We can’t talk over call, you know the reason]
Raavi said “Haa par [Yeah but]
Shiva interrupted her “Nhi shak to hoga hi ki hum phone me itne has kar aur tu blush kar ke kisse baat kar rhi hai, phir kise ne dekh liya humare phone to. [It would create suspicion, that whom are we talking to while smiling a lot and you while blushing. Then if someone checked our phones then what]
Raavi said “To jaise tu nhi karega blush[Like you won’t blush]”
Shiva said “Par tere level tak blush nhi karonga na [At least mine won’t be so prominent]”
Raavi’s cheeks turn crimson so she said “Shiva chod na mera blush [Shiva leave it na]”
Shiva teased her “Ese kese tu abhi bhi blush kar rhi hai [How can I, look you are blushing right now as well]”
Raavi in a serious tone said “Shiva”
Shiva said “Acha theek hai mene socha hai ki jaisa chal rha h vaise hi chalega [Okay fine. I have thought that we will meet like we used to]”
Raavi said “Par shiva pakde gae to [If we got caught then?]”
Shiva said “Nhi pakde jaenge, kyoki hum sabke samne hi rhenge [No we wont be caught because we will meet publicly]”
Raavi said “Tu pagal hai [Are you mad]”
Shiva said “ Shayad [Maybe]”
Raavi said “Shiva”
Shiva said “Sun, logo ke saamne logo ko shak nhi hota, pehle bhi to nhi hua tha [Listen, if we will stay in front of people then it won’t create suspicion like before]”
Raavi said “Haa par [Yeah but]”
Shiva said “Aur time spend hum iss sheher me nhi balki dusre sheher me karenge [And for spending time we will go outside the town]”
Raavi said “Idea to acha hai [It’s a nice idea]”
Shiva said “ Haa [Yeah]”
In excitement, Raavi said “Shiva vaise ek baat hai, maza aaega adventure vali love story me [Shiva it would be fun to have a love story full of adventure]”
Shiva said “Vo to hai [Yeah]”
They spend sometime together on the Ghat. Knowing their families, they planned everything. From their meeting place in this town to their excuses.
Raavi asked “Shiva sabke samne baat kaise karenge, sabko pata chal jaega [Shiva how will we talk, wont it create suspicion]”
Shiva said “Hum pretext me milenge aur indirectly baat karenge [We will meet in pretext and we will talk indirectly]”
Raavi said “Haa to me tujhe kya bolau jisse kisiko shak na ho [Okay so what should I address you as?]”
Shiva said “Soch ne de [Let me think]”
They knew that if they messaged each other about everything then they would be caught. Their families are well known in the town, so they needed to think carefully so that they can stay with each other. After a lot of thinking they came up with names.
Shiva said “Dekh yaha shiv ji ko maante hai to tu ussi naam se mujhe bola. Vaise bhi mandir ke paas ke bajae agar hum mandir me mile to, vaha kisi ko kya pata ki hum kisse baat kar rhe hai [Look in this town people pray to Lord Shiv, so you should address me by his name. And if we meet inside the temple then near it then no one will know whom are you talking too]”
Raavi said “Idea to acha laga mujhe. Acha sun phir, tu mujhe ganga maa samjh le. Yaha vaise bhi ganga ghat hai. [Oh wow. Then you should address me as Ganga. Because there is ganga ghat here]”
Shiva smiled and nodded.
{ In The Background: Ik dhaal dhalne lagey jab
When they mould the same way
}
** Author says “To is tarha shuru hua inka milna. Ishqzaade hai aise kaise chodo de ek dusre ko. Inka pyar hi kuch alag sa hai. Tabhi to ye itni mushkilo ke baad bhi ye ek saath hai. Ab inke har din ki shuruat Somnath ke mandir me hoti thi aur Raat ganga ghat ke kinare. Hume ajeeb lag sakta hai par yahi sachai hai. [This is how they start meet and fall in love. They are lovers, so how can they lose each other. There love is unique. That is why they are together even after so many difficulties. Now their morning begins in the Temple of Lord Shiv and the day ends at the Ganga Ghat . It seems weird but it was their beautiful reality]” **
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25th May 2019 [After a day]
Both woke up early and eagerly waited for the clock to strike at 8 am. It was when they were supposed to meet. As the time came, they ran for the temple.
“Haye Somnath, yeh hawae aaj kaha le jaengi mujhe [Oh God, where will these winds take me today? ]” , a melodious chirpy voice was heard echoing in the temple of Somnath.
Raavi opened her eyes a bit and looked at her left from the corner of her eyes for a second. She found Shiva standing and praying. She opened her eyes and looked at the idol of lord Somnath.
Shiva thought “Ye bhi kitna pyara tarika hai mujhse puchne ka [Its such a sweet way to ask me]”
Shiva said “ Haye Somnath, aaj mujhe bahut sari tasvire dekhni hai, madat karna meri ki me 10 baje ready rahu [Oh God I have a lot of pictures to see, help me to get ready by 10 ]”
Raavi thought “Yeah matlab aaj hum movie dekhne vale hai kitna maza aaega Shiva ke saath pehli date par [Oh so we will be watching a movie today it will be fun to go on my first date with Shiva]”
Shiva thought “I hope usse samjh aa gaya hoga ki aaj hum date par jaa rhe hai [I hope she got it that we are going on our first date]”
Raavi looked at her left from the corner of her eyes and winked. Shiva understood her sign and smiled.
The priest came and gave them prasad and said“ Bhagwan tum dono ko khush rakhe [God bless you both]”. After taking the prasad, they left to get ready.
{ In the Background : Ik thaal chakhne lage jab do dil
When the two hearts eat from the same plate
}
After a while Raavi is seen covered from head to toe waiting at the isolated road. A bike halts and the biker signs her to sit. She sat and held him tightly by wrapping her arms around his stomach. The bike accerated.
Raavi said “Aaj kitna maza aaega na Shiva[We would have so much fun Shiva]”
Shiva said “Bahut [Absolutely]”
Raavi said “To konsi movie dekhenge aaj [So which movie will we watch today]”
Shiva said “Surprise hai [It’s a surprise]”
Raavi laughed. Shiva had chosen her favourite movie that was currently screening in the neighbouring town.
{ In the Background : Judney lagey..lagey
Do dilon ke yeh jab kinaare
Udney lagey ishaqzaade
Ishaqzaade ishaqzaade
The ends of their hearts
Are tying as one.
They’re flying as one…
Crazily in love, Love-crazy…
Love-crazy, the love-crazy.
}
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**Author says “ Isse hi isharon isharon me baate hua karti thi, vo roz subha Somnath se nhi balki apne shiva se puchti thi ki aaj kya karenge. Shiva bhi usse isharon me batata tha, vo message shiv ji ki bajae Raavi ke liye hota tha. Sabke samne rahte hue bhi ye log Saath rate the. [This is how they used to talk. Every morning she used to ask question to Shiva in the pretext of talking to Lord Shiv and even Shiva used to reply to her in the pretext of talking to Lord Shiv. That is how they communicated in the public. ]**
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One day Shiva saw Raavi with her aunt in the market. She was looking beautiful in a peach dress and Shiva couldn’t stay without complimenting her. They were having a eye contact, so Raavi was able to see his mischievous eyes and knew that he was up to something. And indeed, he was.
Shiva said “Haye aaj ka mausam kitna khoobsurat hai [Today the weather is so beautiful]”
Hearing him, her cheeks turned crimson in colour. Feeling her cheeks heating up so she covered her cheeks with her hands, then she bit her tongue to supress her smile. Shiva observed her and supressed his smile.
Raavi after glaring Shiva dragged her Maasi from there to prevent any slip ups.
{ In the Background : Ishaqzaade Ishaqzaade Ishaqzaade
Crazily in love, Love-crazy
Love-crazy, the love-crazy.
}
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After a few months
One day, Shiva reached the temple but there was no trace of Raavi. He kept waiting but she didn’t come. He messaged her but she didn’t reply so he decided to go and check her. He went to her house and break into her room by climbing the pipe.
When he jumped into her room from the window, he found her lying on her bed in pain. Seeing her like this ached his heart.
Shiva asked “Raavi kya hua [Raavi what happened]”.
Then she saw him coming near her. She whispers due to pain “Shiva periods”. Apart from the pain, she felt blissful. He was there with her when she needed him without her asking him to be there. Now she had someone who would be there with her to ease out her pain.
Shiva nodded and asked “Do you want me to get you something”, and she nodded.
Shiva asked “Bata kya chahiye [Tell me]”
Raavi pointed towards him then Shiva said “Mere alawa [Apart from me]”
Raavi said “Baki sab hai [ I have everything]”
Shiva went and laid besides her and took her in his arms. He found her hot water bag and lightly pressed it around her abdomen and thighs, since he was close to her, her back was relieved from the pain. Then he whispered comforting words in her ears. He took out a chocolate and fed her. After a few bites, she felt good. His presence has brought her solace. She felt relax and dosed off. Shiva too slept for an hour. Then he left before her family got to know of his presence.
** Author says “Shiva aur Raavi ek dusre ki parwah me kisi bhi had tak jaa sakte hai, chahe khatra kitna bhi bada kyu na ho. Agar pata chal jata kisi ko to toofan aa jata. Abhi to Shiva gaya tha usse ke ghar chupke chupke. Phir kuch mahino baad Raavi ko bhi jana padha. [Shiva and Raavi can go to any extend when it comes to the other. No matter how risky the situation be. If anyone in the family would have got to know then it would have led to a war. This time Shiva had gone to her house and in the few months Raavi to get the opportunity to enter his house.]” **
{ In the Background : Ho..dil pe jo bhi bair bitaa
Dil pe jo bhi bair bitaa
Teri khair pe vaar diya
Every ache of the heart…
Is for your sake.
}
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This happened after a few months. Shiva neither met her in the temple nor he replied to her calls. Raavi got worried and she somehow sneaked into the house by fooling Dhara. And walked to his room.
On the first glance Shiva thought that he is imagining her. He imagined her to come near him and sit besides him. His thought broke when she actually caressed his hair. Her touch brought him to reality. And his happiness knew no bound as Shiv ji has graced him with her presence when he needed it the most. A few minutes ago he was wishing for her presence and shiv ji blessed him.
Raavi asked “Tu kaisa hai Shiva [How are you feeling Shiva]”
Then Shiva realised that it was his house and it could be dangerous for her if she get caught. One question that bothered him was how did she manage to come here, so he asked her “Tu yaha kaise aai, kisi na dekha nhi [How did you come her, didn’t anyone see you]”
Raavi got annoyed and she said “Tu sach me duffer hai, Agar koi dekh leta to me yaha aa pati kya [You are duffer, If anyone would have seen me then how would I have been here]”
Shiva nodded and understood his foolishness, but he blamed it on his fever.
As Raavi cupped his face, she got to know that he was burning. And she whispered, “Itna tez bukhar [You have a high fever]” and she gets tensed.
She took out a bottle from her bag and said “Loye pi lo jaldi theek ho jaoge [Drink this, and you will feel better]”. She has made a kadha ( natural medicinal drink) for him.
Shiva looked at her in wonder and asked “Ye kaise lai tu [How did you know that you should bring it]”
Raavi said “ Jab tu nhi aaya tha na to mujhe laga hi tha ki koi problem hai, aur vaise bhi kal baarish me bheeg gaye the hum, aur exertion vaise hi tha tujhe, to bukhar aa sakta tha to me prepared thi [When you didn’t come, I knew that there would be some problem. Also we got wet in the rain, and you were exhausted too so having fever was sure so I prepared it]”
She made him drink that kadha. As he finished, they heard some footsteps approaching their room so Raavi quickly hid on the other side of the bed.
The door opened and Dhara came in to ask Shiva about his health. After having satisfactory answer, and she left. Then Raavi came out of her hiding and took a deep breathe.
Raavi said “Well that was close”
Shiva was worried about Raavi safety so he said “Chal jaa ab varna fas jaegi [Go from here else you might get caught]”
Raavi said “Par aise kaise chod du [But how can I leave you in this condition]”
Shiva glared Raavi and said “Jaa na [Just go]”
Raavi said “Acha theek hai jaa rhi hu par tu theek ho jaio, varna kal bhi ese hi aana padega. [Yeah I am going but you should get better else I would came tomorrow as well]” and she smiled.
Shiva smiled and said “Haa jaa tu ab [Yeah now go]”
Raavi said “Take care” and she gave a flying kiss to Shiva and he caught it. Then she disappears from his sight.
{ In the Background : Jal jalaakar jo bhijeeta
Tere pyaar pe haar diya
Everything I won,
I Lost for your love.
}
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In the past few months every time, Raavi used to go out, she was welcomed with the same dialogue by her Maasi ‘Kaha ja rhi hai[Where are you going]’, but Raavi’s answers used to vary depending on her mood. If she was in a good mood then she used to say ‘Somnath ke mandir [To the temple]’ else with an irritated voice she used to say ‘Maasi aapko to pata hi hai [ Maasi you already know, now don’t bother me]’ and she used to head out without hearing anything else.
Similar was the situation with Shiva. Everyday either his Maa aur Dhara Bhabhi used to ask ‘Tu kaha ja rha hai Shiva [Where are you going Shiva]’. He too has two answers, but unlike Raavi it depended on time ‘Are ma, me ganga ghat par jaa raha hu [I am heading for the Riverside]’or [Me Shiv ji ke mandir jaa rha hu [I am going to the temple]’ . Shiva used to dash out without hearing ‘Ye aaj kal kuch zyada hi nhi jane laga, khair chodo[Doesn’t he go there a lot, ah forget it]’
Nobody was bothered to ask Shiva and Raavi about what they did when they were out for hours. For Raavi, her family thought her to be either in college or at some friend’s place. Since Shiva has completed his college, his family was not bother to enquiry about his whereabout after he left. They just interfered when Shiva would neglect his duties towards their business.
This neglect was a blessing to them, since it allowed them to spend more time with each other. Only a few hours though, but it was enough for them. Well not exactly but it was a miracle and they were grateful for all the time they could get. Since the past one year they had gone for long drives, movies, picnics, lunch dates, shopping etc. Some days they just used to sit beside each other and talk for hours and some day they would just roam and enjoy the day.
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24th May 2020
** Author says “Time flies but in each moment Raavi and Shiva has lived their love and created memories. The year passes and its Raavi and Shiva’s official 2nd year anniversary now.”**
Their morning started like any other day, the only difference was in the way they appeared and sound. Raavi was wearing a lavender coloured kurti with black jeans while Shiva was navy t-shirt with blue jeans. Raavi’s face was glowing, her doe eyes were glistening, and her cheeks had a hue of pink shade. Apart from her natural beauty, she has applied some kohl and lip tint that enhances her beauty. Shiva was looking different, with his hair in a new style, his eyes shining brightly and his smile, it was rare to see him smiling like this. His smile was showing his content and satisfaction.
Raavi in her melodious voice excitedly said “Haye Somnath, yeh hawae aaj kaha le jaengi mujhe [ Oh God, where will these winds take me today? ]”
She opened her eyes and looks at her left from the corner of her eyes for a second and winks at Shiva.
Shiva beamed and winked at her. He looks ahead and said “ Haye Shiv ji, Aaj nhi bataunga me kuch, aap bas sab kuch perfect rakhna[Oh God, Today I will not tell you anything. But I just hope that everything is perfect. ]”
Raavi pouted as Shiva has planned the whole day and was keeping it a surprise. But soon she smiled.
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Raavi was standing at an isolated road that is near the exit of the town. After a minute, Shiva’s bike halted near her and he signed her to sit. She sat on his bike and holds him tightly by wrapping her arms around his chest. Shiva took her hand and kissed it. She blushed and playfully hits him. Shiva laughed and rode his bike.
After they crossed the town and came pretty far, Raavi opens her scarf which had covered her face and flies it in the sky over her head. She grins feeling the moment of being with Shiva. Shiva saw her from her side view mirror and laughed at her actions. Her innocence always melts his heart.
Raavi came closer and whispered “Shiva I love you”
Shiva said “I love you too Ri”
{ In the Background : Humko khud mein shaamil karle
Ab toh khud ke kaabil karle
Make me a part of you,
I’m nothing, apart from you.
}
Raavi said “Shiva batana aaj kya surprise hai [Shiva tell me about the surprise]”
Shiva said “Tujhe pata hai na surprise ka matlab[You know the meaning of surprise right?]”
Raavi said “Matlab tu nhi bataega [That means you wont tell]”
Shiva said “Bilkul bhi nhi [Not at all]” and he smirks.
Raavi pouts and said “Theek hai mat bata, to phir aaj tu mujhe ice cream khilaege as a punishment [Fine don’t tell me. Now you have to get me ice cream as a punishment]”
Shiva said “Haa jaise bina ice cream khae tu vaha se aa jaegi [Yeah like you would have returned without having ice cream]”
Raavi realised that he was right so she said “Voto hai to ab koi aur punishment sochni padegi [Yeah that’s true though so I have to think of some new punishment]”
Shiva said “Surprise dekhe gina to tu punishment bhul jaegi. So just wait patiently [After seeing the surprise you will forget about the punishment. So just wait patiently]” Raavi nodded and rested her head on his shoulder.
After an hour they reach their destination. It was a carnival. Raavi has always wanted to see a carnival, since Shiva has fulfilled her wish, her happiness knew no bounds. Shiva signs her as if asking‘ Do you like it’.
She started jumping in happiness and said “I loved it Shiva” and he laughed seeing her expressing her joy in such manner. He forwarded his hand and she grabbed it and held it tightly.
As they walked inside, Raavi said “Shiva ye dekhna kitna sundar hai ye [Shiva look its so beautiful]”
Shiva said “Tabhi to laaya hu me tujhe yaha[That’s why I have brought you here ]”
The place was crowded but there were many shops, games stalls, rides etc. The first thing that caught her eye was the cotton candy stall.
Raavi excitedly said “Shiva chal na jaldi chal [ Shiva hurry up]” and she dragged him. Shiva tried to match her pace and said “Ha chal [Yeah]”
She got herself a cotton candy and tried to force feed Shiva. Shiva was not interested to eat it but when she pouted and made a sad face, he ate some cotton candy.
Then they roam for two- three hours before heading out for lunch. In the carnival Shiva and Raavi tried many food stalls but their favourite was the gol gappe one. Then she brought some bangles, earrings and so more scarfs. On the game stall he won a teddy bear for Raavi. Raavi carried it in her arms, everywhere she went. In the end they went on the Ferris wheel. The end part was her favourite. They took many pictures there.
After exiting the carnival they went to a famous restaurant for lunch. There they even ordered a cake to celebrate their years of togetherness. After that they roamed in the streets and shopped a bit.
It was around 5. 30 pm
Shiva said “Tujhe maza aaya na aaj [You enjoyed a lot didn’t you]”
Raavi said “Ha bilkul aur tu bata tujhe kaisa laga [Yeah absolutely, and you tell did you like it]”
Shiva said “Mujhe to vo sare moments ache lagte hai jab tu mere saath hoti hai . Aur aaj to mujhe kafi time mila tere saath so mujhe bahut maza aaya [I love all the moments that I spend with you, since I got more time to spend with you today so I love it a lot] ”
Raavi said “Aww”
{ In the Background : Rang tumhare rang jaenge
I colour my life,
My life with yours.
}
Shiva smiled and said “Chal ab ghar jaane ka time hai [Now lets go]”
Raavi said “Par Shiva sunset dekhna hai mujhe [But Shiva I wanna see the sunset]”
Shiva said “Vo to hume vaapis jaa kar hi dekhna padega [We can see that there as well]”
Raavi said “Par mujhe tere saath beth kar dekhna hai [But I wanna see the sunset with you]”
Shiva tried to give a logic, he said “To maami ko kya bolegi ki late kyo hui [So what will you say why did you get late]”
Raavi’s smile vanished and she said “Haa ye to hai [I don’t know]”
Shiva said “To phir ab ghar chal varna problem ho jaegi [So lets go else we might get in trouble]”
Raavi said “Shiva kaash ye rivalry nhi hoti [I wish there isn’t any rivalry ]”
Shiva said “Haa ye to me bhi sochta hu, phir sab aasaan hota [Yeah I wish that too. Then it would have been easier]”
Raavi said “Hmm”
Shiva smiled and said “Chal ab smile kar, kyoki hum ice cream khane jaa rhe hai [Now cheer up, we are going to the ice cream parlour before leaving]”
Hearing about ice cream, Raavi’s chirpiness came back and she smiled.
Shiva took her to the ice cream parlour; there they ordered their favourite flavours; Raavi ordered four flavours for herself still she ate from Shiva’s ice cream cups. Her childish actions always brought smile to his face. After Raavi finished all the ice cream cups, Shiva took out a bracelet and makes her wear it.
Raavi said “Its so beautiful, Thank you Shiva”
Shiva smiled and said “Mujhe khushi hui ki tujhe ye pasand aaya [I am glad that you liked it]”
Raavi said “Bahut pasand aaya [I love it]”
Raavi took out a pendent from her bag and said “Ye me tere liye lai hu, log maante hai ki ye jab tab kisi ke paas hota hai to bhagwan humesha uska saath dete hai [I have got this for you. People believe that this brings luck and blessings to the one who wears it.]” Shiva added the trishul to his chain that has rudraksh.
{ In the Background : Sang tumhare Sang jaenge
You are mine, I’m yours
}
After some minutes of conversation, they decide to leave. While walking towards the bike, something or rather someone catches Raavi’s attention and she stops.
Raavi said “Are vo Dev nhi lag rha hai.[Isn’t he Dev]”
Shiva looks carefully and said “Ha ye to vahi hai [Yeah he is ]”
Raavi said “Ye yaha kya kar rha hai Shiva kai hum fas na jae [But what is he doing here. Shiva we would get caught]” This question bothered Shiva too.
Shiva reassures her and said “Are tu dar mat me ho na [Don’t worry I am here]”
Raavi said “Haa [Yeah]”
Shiva said “Are vo dekh ye to kisi ladki ke saath hai [Look he is hanging out with a girl]”
Raavi said “Kahi ye iski girlfriend to nhi[Maybe she is his girlfriend]”
Shiva said “Ho sakti hai [Yeah]”
Raavi says “Are shiva ye to yaha ke businessman ki beti hai Rishita [Shiva she is Rishita, The famous businessman’s daughter]”
Shiva asks “Tu isse kaise janti hai [What? How do you know her?]”
Raavi said “Ye to meri hi class me hai aur to aur Maasi ki best friend ki beti hai ye [She is in my class, also she is my aunt’s best friends daughter]”
Raavi saw Shiva and he had a look on his face that it literally screams mischief.
Shiva said “Acha chal abhi milte hai inse[Come, lets meet them]”
Raavi said “Tu pagal ho gaya hai kya shiva hum fas jaenge [Are you mad Shiva, we would definitely get caught]”
Shiva smirks and said “Nhi fasenge kyoki Dev bhi humari hi condition me hai, iska bhi rivalry ki beti ke saath relation hai [No we won’t be caught as Dev is in the similar situation like us]”
Raavi said “Acha [Yeah]”
Then Shiva asked her to hid and come when he would call her till then he would tease Dev. Raavi nodded and disappeared. Shiva walked towards Dev. Dev has his back towards Shiva so he was unable to see him approaching.
Shiva put his hand on Dev’s shoulder and said “Are Dev tu yaha kya kar rha hai [Ah Dev what are you doing here ]”
Dev got scared hearing Shiva’s voice. He thought that he was done. Seeing his reaction, Rishita sensed that they were in trouble.
Dev turned and said “Vo vo Shiva me, are tu yaha kya kar rha hai [Ah Shiva, what are you doing here]”
Shiva ignores his question and said “Aur ye kon hai [And who is she?]”
Dev hesitated and said “Shiva ye [Shiva she]”
Rishita interrupted him and said “Me Rishita hu [I am Rishita]”
Shiva said “Janta hu [I know her]”
Dev said in disbelief “Tu janta hai isse?[You know her?]”
Shiva said “Haa ye girlfriend hai na teri [Yeah, she is your girlfriend right?]”
Dev said “Vo shiva [Shiva actually]”
Shiva pretends to be angry thus he glared and shouted at Dev “ Bol [Say]”
Dev said “Ha [Yes]” Dev looked terrified and Shiva laughed seeing him.
Dev looked at Shiva in disbelief and said “Tu has kyo rha hai [Why are you laughing]”
Shiva said “Tu tujhe kya laga me kya karunga. Punch karunga kya ki tu rivals ki beti ke saath relationship me hai[How did you think I would react? That I would punch you for being in relationship with rival’s daughter ]”
Dev said “Laga to esa hi tha [I thought like that ]”
Shiva said “Nhi esa nhi hai ab introduce to karwa ache se [Oh no its nothing like that. Now introduce us properly]”
Dev now confidently said “Rishita ye Shiva hai mera bhai aur Shiva ye meri girlfriend hai Rishita [Rishita, He is Shiva my brother and Shiva she is Rishita my girlfriend]”
Shiva said “Ab me tujhe kisi se milwata hu[Now let me introduce you to someone special]”
Dev asked “Kisse? [Who?]”
Shiva looks in the left and says “Are aa ab idhar [Now come here]”
Raavi came and smiled brightly, she said “Hey“
Dev gets another shock and he said “Ye to[She]”
Shiva interrupts him and said “Ye Raavi hai meri girlfriend [She is Raavi my girlfriend] “
Dev said “Girlfriend? Teri girlfriend?[Girlfriend? Your girlfriend?]”
Shiva glared Dev and said “Ha kyo nhi ho sakti [Can’t she be my girlfriend]”
Dev got scared and said “Ho sakti hai bhai gussa kyo ho rha hai [Yeah she can be. Don’t be so angry]”
Raavi and Rishita giggles.
Dev asked “Ye vo mami ki behan ki beti hai. Kya tu iske saath [She is Maami’s niece then how came you are]”
Shiva interrupted Dev “To kya hua Dev. Boltu to aise rha hai jaise khud rival’s ki beti ke saath relationship nhi hai [So what Dev, you are saying as if you aren’t in a relationship with the rivals’ daughter]”
Rishita said “Chod na ye sab, tum kitne time se relationship me ho [Leave all this, by the way since when you are along]”
Raavi said “2 saal pehle se [From past 2years]”
Rishita pouted and said “Tune bataya kyo nhi [Why didn’t you tell me then]”
Raavi said “Kaise batati, rivalry abhi bhi chal rhi hai humari families me to nhi bata sakti thi. Vaise bhi tune bhi to nhi bataya. [How? You know that our families have enmity. By the way even you didn’t tell me]” And Raavi pouted.
Rishita said “Same reason. But we are in relationship from 1 year”
Raavi said “Wow”
Dev said “Rivalry ki vajha se to me aur Rishita bhi ese milte hai [Yeah due to the rivalry we too meet each other like this]”
Shiva said “Ha iske chakar me roz shehar se bahar aana padhta hai [Yeah because of this we have to come to another town]”
Raavi blushed and said “Pata hai aaj humari two-year anniversary hai [Its our 2n year anniversary]”
Rishita beams and said “Congratulations” and she hugged Raavi. And Dev congratulated them too.
Dev said “Chalo lets celebrate then [Lets celebrate]”
Raavi said “But Shiva bol raha tha ghar jane ka time hai varna fas sakte hai [But Shiva said that its time to return else you might get in trouble]”
Rishita said “Ab hum sab ek saath hai to hum sambhal lenge don’t worry. [Now we all are together so don’t worry we will cover up for each other]”. Raavi and Shiva smiles.
Dev asked “So what do you wanna do”
Shiva said “Raavi tum batao [Raavi you tell]”
Dev says “Ha, Raavi bata tera kya man hai abhi [Yeah, now Raavi what do you wanna do]”
Raavi beams and says “Mujhe na sunset dekhna hai, I wanna see the sunset]” then she looked at Shiva and he chuckled.
Shiva says “Haa chalo [Lets go]” ,he forwarded his hand and Raavi grabbed it and intertwined her fingers and they walked.
Shiva- Raavi and Dev- Rishita were sitting and watching the sun set. Shiva’s arms were around Raavi’s shoulder and her head was resting on his shoulder. He had his head resting on her head and the hands were intertwined.
Raavi said “Ye sab kitna sundar lag rha haina Shiva [Its looking so beautiful Shiva, isn’t it]”
Shiva said “Aisa lagta hai mano ye pal yahi ruk jae [It feels that the time should freeze]”
As the sun was setting, they were getting lost in this moment.
{ In the Background : Ishaqzaade Ishaqzaade Ishaqzaade
Crazily in love, Love-crazy…
Love-crazy, the love-crazy…
}
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Everything was going smooth until one day when their secret was discovered by someone. Krish had a doubt on them since Dev and Shiva got along and spend their time without Krish. One day he followed them and found them going to the outskirts and then picking up two girls.
If I say that Krish was shocked them it won’t do justice. It was as if ground has slipped. He couldn’t mistake. It was indeed Raavi and Rishita the daughters of the rivals.
He followed them to the park. It seems they were having a picnic and were enjoying a lot.
Krish appeared in front of them and said “Kab se chal rha hai ye [Since when is it happening]”
All the four were shocked to see Krish as they have never in their wildest dream has thought Krish to find them. Their face reflected their fear, but as soon as they felt it they held each other’s hand to feel supported.
Shiva boldly asked “Krish tu yaha kya kar rha hai [Krish what are you doing here]”
Krish pretended to be furious and said “Batao mujhe [Tell me]”
Hiding truth was worthless now so Shiva decides to tell everything and let God decide their fate.
Shiva said “6 mahino se [From the past six months]”
Krish asked from Dev and Shiva “Aap 6 mahino se mil rhe ho in dono se [You are meeting them from the past six months]” and then pointed towards Rishita and Raavi.
Dev said “Are nhi, hum sab ek dusre ke baare me 6 mahino se jaante hai [Ah no, that’s not the case. We just got to know about each other’s relationship]”
Krish said “Acha to ab bataie story [Now let me the story]”
Shiva sits and pats the space besides him and said “Come sit.”, Krish sat.
Shiva said “Ye char saal pehle ki baat hai, jab me Raavi se mila [Four years back I met Raavi]” and he narrated story which is continued by Raavi. Then Rishita took over and told him herstory and Dev continued later. Towards the end Shiva took over and told him about their recent outings.
Shiva said “Now you know everything. I hope you will not leak out secret”.
Everyone was excepting Krish to create a chaos but Krish gave them an unexpected reaction. He beams and said “Hey Raavi and Rishita, Me Krish hu, aap dono se mil kar acha laga. And I loved your love story. Vaise aap dono ki love story me villains ha. Me aap ka secret nhi bataonga kisiko ek shart par ki aap mujhe bhi apne group me add karoge [ Hey Raavi and Rishita, I am Krish nice to meet you. By the way guys I loved your love story. But there are so many villains in your love story. And I won’t spill the beans on one condition that you will include me in your group too]”
Hearing Krish everyone took a sigh of relief. Then Dev said “Done”. While Raavi and Rishita gave Krish a hug.
Shiva smiled and said “Welcome to the gang. And humari story me villains hai Par hum bhi ishqzaade hai [Welcome to the gang. And we do have villains in our love story but we too are crazy lovers.]”
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Back to present – 23rd May 2021
Around 8.30 pm
Shiva is in his room with Dev and Krish. Dev and Krish are playing video games while Shiva is browsing his phone for finalising tomorrow’s plan.
Suddenly a notification pops up and Shiva sees Raavi’s message.
It says ‘Shiva please come on the ghat. Its urgent.’
After reading the Shiva gets tensed and says “Ek problem ho gai hai [There is a problem]”
Dev asks “Kya hua [What happened]”
Shiva says “Chal jaldi [Don’t question, just hurry up]”
The three boys run to their bikes and rides it to their meeting spot.
At ganga ghat
Shiva runs to Raavi and hugs her, he says “Kya hua [What happened Raavi]”
Raavi looks in his eyes, he could see fear in them. It pains him to see her like this. Her eyes are red and it clearly states that it is due to crying. The thought of her crying tortures his souls and he desperately want to know that reason of her torment.
Then Raavi narrates everything
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Raavi while going home met Rishita and took her to her home. She and Rishita walked into Raavi’s room. Suddenly her aunt openedthe door.
She said “Raavi kal ladke vale aa rhe hai, taiyari kar lo [Raavi tomorrow your prospective husband’s family is coming to see you, now get into the preparations] ”
As her aunt disappeared, Raavi fell onto her knees and cried. She thought ‘Ye nhi ho sakta hai [No this is not possible]’ She was shivering and her breathing was getting shallower and soon she started to hyperventilate. Rishita hugged her tightly tried to console her. She said “Raavi sab theek ho jaega tum tension mat lo hum hai tumhare saath, Shiva hai tumhare saath [Raavi, everything will gonna be alright. We are with you. Shiva is there with you. Don’t worry]”.
Rishita rocked Raavi and Raavi hugged her tightly and cried. Soon she was calm and she grabbed her phone to message Shiva.
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Rishita says “Maasi ne Raavi liye ladka dekha hai, aur kal bulaya hai uski family ko ghar. Ab kya kare [Maasi has seen a guy for Raavi and has called his family tomorrow. What should we do?]”
Raavi in a gloomy voice says “Shiva”
Shiva cups his face and says “Raavi me sab theek kar dunga [Raavi I will take you out of this situation]”
{ In the Background : Ho..seeley seeley sapne apne
Seeley seeley sapne apne
Pyaar ki dhoop se sukhenge
Niley naino ki do neharein
Dil ke baandh se rokenge
Let’s wake our dreams…
With the warmth of our hearts.
Let’s stop the tears,
With the joy in our hearts.
}
Raavi trusts Shiva more than anyone else in the world and with his words she finds hope and she smiles. Shiva kisses his forehead and hugged her.
Suddenly Krish ruins their moment and says “Ab ek hi idea hai [I have an idea]“
Raavi looks at Krish while she still has held Shiva, and asks “Kya? [What?]”
Krish says “Bhaag jao [Run away]”
Everyone in union says “Kya [What?]”
Dev says “ Kya bol rha hai pagal ho gaya hai kya [Have you lost it?]” Well Dev is like this, a bit hesitant about breaking rules.
Krish says “Haa, varna ye villains inki love story ko barbad kar denge [Yes, else these villains will spoil their love story]”
Raavi doesn’t feel the need to think about it, it is clear as water for her. For her only Shiva matters so a life without him seems impossible thus she can go to any limit to save her love. She says “Me taiyaar hu Shiva [I am ready for it Shiva]”
Same is the situation with Shiva. He cant afford to lose her. The thought of living without her suffocates him. He says “Me bhi [Me too]”
** Author says “Ishqzaade hai pyar ko pane ke liye, usko jeene ke liye sab kuch kar sakte hai ye [They are lover so for their love they can do anything]” **
{ In the Background :Khaak se khwaabon ko bunle
Raakh se bhi khushiyaan chunle
Bujhte jalte..chalte jaayein
Girte uththe..badhte jaayein
Let’s rescue our tomorrow,
From the ashes of yesterday.
Let’s glow, let’s grow,
Let’s stand tall, let’s go…
}
Dev says “Par bhag kar karenge kya [But what will happen after they run away]”
Rishita chides him saying “Of course shadi karenge Dev [They will get married what else Dev]”
Krish beams and says “Yeah maza aaega mera bhai bhag kar shadi karega [Yeah, It will be so fun, Shiva will run away and then get married]”
Rishita smiles but she is deeply engrossed in thing. Suddenly she says “Chalo na Dev hum bhi bhag jate hai inke saath[Dev lets run away with them and get married]”
Dev says “Ye tum kya bol rhi hu [What are you saying Rishita]”
Hearing such an unexpected reaction Rishita’s smile vanishes and she says “Sahi bol rhi hu. Humari situation bhi same hai .Aaj nhi hi to kal humari shadi ki bhi baat hogi [Whatever I am saying is for our betterment. We are in the similar situation. Soon our marriage could be planned to anyone else]”
Dev says “Par Rishita [But Rishita]” he is still in dilemma.
Rishita says “Kitna daroge Dev phir, itna daroge to kahi tum mujhe kho na do [How much will you get scared Dev? If you remained so scared then you might lose me ]”
Shiva and Raavi want to make Dev understand but they felt that it should be Dev who should learn to stand up for his love. Suddenly Krish interrupts and says “Esa ho sakta hai [You can lose her]”
Dev asks “Kya [What]”
Krish says “Hai mene overhear kiya tha[Yeah I have overheard]”
Shiva says “To batayega kon [So when would you tell us]”
Krish says “Me batane hi vala tha ki Raavi aur apki problem aa gai [I was about to tell but your and Raavi’s problem came up]”
Dev conquers her fears. The fear of losing Rishita made him stand up for his love. He says “Chalo phir final hum bhi bhag rhe h [Then its final that we are running away too]”
Rishita in happiness kisses Dev on cheeks and he blushes.
Krish says “Me akele nhi rahunga sab mere hi piche padenge to me bhi aapke saath aaunga [I am not staying, I am coming with you all as I don’t wanna be the part of interrogation]”
Dev says “Theek hai [Great]”
Shiva says “Phir raat ko nikalte hai [Then lets run away at night]”
Rishita says “Par jaenge kaha [But where will we go]”
Raavi says “Jaha Somnath le jae, haina Shiva [Where ever Lord Shiva will lead us]”
Shiva winks and says “Haa Raavi [Yes Raavi]”
** Author says “Haina ye Ishaqzaade [Are they crazy lover] ” **
{ In the Background : Ishaqzaade Ishaqzaade Ishaqzaade
Crazily in love, Love-crazy…
Love-crazy, the love-crazy…
}
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Mehak Bhambri