Shlok stood before Tej.His eyes were full of tears.
Shlok:Uncle…actually I came here to confess something.The guilt is killing me every moment.Because…actually Omkara died getting hit by my car.I swear…I did’nt do it purposefully.It just happened.
Shlok explained how the accident took place.
Shlok:I took him to the hospital to save his life.But unfortunately he could’nt be saved.I know that you can’t forgive me as you lost your son because of me.But you punish me.I am willing to accept any punishment.I deserve it.
Tej stared at him.
Suddenly Kalyani came with tea.
Kalyani:Are you talking to him?No use of talking to him.After Omkara passed away,he had stroke and now he can’t hear or speak.
Shlok was shocked.
Kalyani:I really feel sad for Omkara’s fiancee Aastha.After Omkara’s demise,his company got destroyed and it is in loss.Aastha took over it’s responsibility.The poor girl is struggling hard to save the company.
Shlok felt upset.Suddenly Shlok’s eyes fell on a little girl.
She:Are you Omkara Bhaiyya’s friend?
Shlok nodded.
Kalyani:Omkara’s little sister.
Shlok was surprised:Sister?
Kalyani:Yes.After giving birth to Kavya,their mother Jhanvi passed away.Since she is motherless and very much younger to Omkara,he loved her and pampered her like his own daughter.
Shlok became emotional.
He thought:I snatched your brother from you.I am sorry beta.
Shlok went near her.
Shlok:What’s your name beta?
She:Kavya.
Shlok pulled her cheek cutely and said:Such a cute name!
Kavya smiled.
Shlok went to the Oberoi company.He went near Aastha’s cabin.He overheard the bank officers telling Aastha to pay a huge amount of money,if not the company will be auctioned. Aastha was begging for more time.But they refused it.Shlok left from there.
The next day Omkara went there and knocked Aastha’s door.
Shlok:May I come in Ma’am?
Aastha:Yes.
Shlok went inside.
Aastha and Shlok looked at each other.Shlok remembered seeing her photograph in Omkara’s phone screen.
Shlok:I am Omkara’s friend Shlok Agnihotri.
Aastha:O..I see.
Shlok:Months back,Omkara had told me to come to his office if I need a job.That’s why I come here.
Aastha:Sorry,you have no vacancy here.
Shlok:Please don’t say like that.Check my certificates.
Aastha had a quick glance through his achievement certificates.
Aastha:See..this company is in loss.I can’t even give you salary.Then how can I appoint you?
Shlok:I am willing to work without salary.
Aastha:What nonsense are you saying?Anyways I am sorry to say that I can’t give you job here in this condition.
Shlok held her hand and pleaded:Please don’t say like that.
Suddenly he realized that he was holding her hand.He removed his hand from hers.
Shlok:Sorry.
Aastha nodded.
Shlok:Please give me a job.
Aastha:I am helpless.So please…
Shlok:Ok.But I hope that you will change your decision.
Shlok left.
Aastha:He is so strange.How can he say that he is ready to work without salary?
Aastha went to the Oberoi Mansion.There were Shlok and Varad too.
Aastha was stunned.
Aastha:You came here too?
Kalyani:You know him?He is Omkara’s friend.
Aastha:He wants a job in our company.
Kalyani:I know.Shlok requested me to convince you to give him a job.
Shlok:Yes Ma’am.Please don’t refuse.
Aastha:But how can I?
Kavya:Please Aastha di.He is very sweet.He gave me a gift too.
There was a gift in her hand.
Aastha:But…
Kalyani:Don’t forget that he is Omkara’s friend and Omkara had told him to come to his company if he needed a job.Please Aastha…
Aastha:Ok fine.
Shlok became very happy.
Shlok:That means I am appointed.Thank you very much.
Aastha kept silent.
After spending some time there,Shlok and Varad stepped out of their house.
Varad:Finally like you wanted you are going to be in the Oberoi company.
Shlok:Yes.Because of me,this company is in loss now and all those who were closer to Omkara are suffering.I will try my best to sort out their present issues,so that they will get some relief.I can’t bring back Omkara.But I can atleast save their company.Thus I can be a little bit guilt free.
After Shlok’s entry in the Oberoi company,the company’s condition started improving and it started showing the signs of progress.Aastha and the Oberois were very happy.
Aastha to Shlok:I don’t have much idea about business.But I took the responsibility of this company for Omkara and his family which is mine too.But you have great knowledge about business and it saved this company which is a sinking ship.I can’t thank you enough Shlok.I really thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Shlok:No need of thanking me.It’s my duty.Anything for Omkara.
Aastha smiled.
Aastha:Can you please help me to prepare the presentation?
Shlok:Sure,I will.
She smiled.
Aastha:Thank you Shlok and stop calling me Ma’am.Call me Aastha.
Shlok was surprised.He smiled.
Shlok:Sure Aastha.
She smiled.
Aastha looked at her’s and Omkara’s picture.
She said emotionally:Your company has been saved Omkara.Like you wished,it will reach the heights of success.
Tum Bin Kya Hai Jeena, Kya Hai Jeena
Tum Bin Kya Hai Jeena
Tum Bin Jiya Jaaye Kaise
Kaise Jiya Jaaye Tum Bin
Sadiyon Se Lambi Hain Raatein
Sadiyon Se Lambe Hue Din
(Aa Jaao Lautkar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai…)(x2)
She remembered their past moment…
Omkara dressed up like a chef and cooked Aastha’s favourite food.
He served her food.Aastha became emotional.
She caressed his face and said:You did this much for me?
Phir Shaam-E-Tanhaai Jaagi
Phir Yaad Tum Aa Rahe Ho
Phir Jaan Nikalne Lagi Hai
Phir Mujhko Tadpaa Rahe Ho
Omkara:Oh no…I cooked this much to make you happy.But you are getting sentimental?
He wiped her tears
and pulled her cheeks cutely.
Phir Mujhko Tadpaa Rahe Ho
Is Dil Mein Yaadon Ke Mele Hain
Tum Bin Bahut Hum Akele Hain
(Aa Jaao Lautkar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai…)(x2)
Aastha:I will eat..but with your hands.
Omkara:You are a baby.
She smiled.
He joined his forehead with hers romantically.
Kya Kya Na Socha Tha Maine
Kya Kya Na Sapne Sajaaye
Kya Kya Na Chaaha Tha Dil Ne
Kya Kya Na Armaan Jagaaye
Kya Kya Na Armaan Jagaaye
Is Dil Se Toofaan Guzarte Hai
He fed her food with his hands.
Tum Bin To Jeete Na Marte Hai
(Aa Jaao Lautkar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai…)(x2)
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Aastha:I wish you were here Omkara.
Her tears rolled down her cheeks.
Tum Bin Jiya Jaaye Kaise
Kaise Jiya Jaaye Tum Bin
Sadiyon Se Lambi Hain Raatein
Sadiyon Se Lambe Hue Din
(Aa Jaao Lautkar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai…)(x2)((Tum bin).
Slowly Shlok-Aastha became friends.Shlok became close to Omkara’s family too.Shlok took Tej to the best doctor and started his treatment there.Kalyani,Aastha and Kavya started respecting Shlok after he started taking care of Tej.
Shlok and Aastha went near Kavya.Kavya was looking upset.
Aastha:Why are you looking so upset Kavya?
Kavya:Nothing.I just missed Omkara bhaiyya.
Shlok and Aastha became upset.
Kavya:Omkara bhaiyya used to tell me lots of nice stories.
Shlok:I also know many stories.
Kavya:Really?
Shlok:Yes.
Shlok:Can I tell you stories?
Kavya replied with excitement:Yes.
Shlok started telling her stories.Kavya was deeply engrossed in it.
Shlok even sang and danced as a part of the story narration.He was dancing with funny expressions on his face.Kavya was fascinated by it.Aastha was smiling seeing it.
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Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
In sapno ka kya karoon
Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
In sapno ka kya karoon
Na to mujhe pata hai yeh na dil ko hai khabar
Na jaane ab yeh zindagi le jaayegi kidhar
Na to mujhe pata hai yeh na dil ko hai khabar
Na jaane ab yeh zindagi le jaayegi kidhar
Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
In sapno ka kya karoon
Seene mein ye dard-e-dil dabaana hai mushkil
Ab apni mohabbat ko chupana hai mushkil
Main deewana to nahin phir bhi mujhko hai yakeen
Deewana tu karegi mujhe
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Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
In sapno ka kya karoon
Uski hi tamanna mein machalta hai yeh dil
Dekhoon na mein jab usko to jalta hai yeh dil
Mere dil ki yeh lagi woh samajti hi nahin
Har pal main sochta hi rahoon
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Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
Is dil ne sapne kya kya sajaye
In sapno ka kya karoon
Na to mujhe pata hai yeh na dil ko hai khabar
Na jaane ab yeh zindagi le jaayegi kidhar
Na to mujhe pata hai yeh na dil ko hai khabar
Na jaane ab yeh zindagi le jaayegi kidhar(Tum bin).
Slowly Kavya fell asleep.Shlok and Aastha placed her on the bed and covered her with the blanket.
Another day…
Kavya to Shlok:I really wished that Omkara bhaiyya should return to me.But now I feel that he has really come back in your form.I really feel that you are exactly like my Omkara bhaiyya.
Shlok became emotional hearing it.
Kavya extended her hand towards him and asked:Can I call you bhaiyya?
Shlok hold her hand tearfully and said:Yes.You call me bhaiyya.I have always considered you as my sister.I am your brother.
Kavya smiled.They hugged each other.Shlok was becoming emotional.
Kalyani,Tej and Aastha became emotional seeing it.
Varad and Shlok were sitting and talking.
Varad:Can I ask you something?
Shlok:Yes.
Varad:You are spending most of your time with Aastha now.Did you start loving her?
Shlok:What are you saying Varad?Just because I stay most of the time with her,that does’nt mean that I am in love with her.Stop talking nonsense Varad.
Varad:Ok fine.But in future you can think of loving Aastha as you both look good together.
Shlok:Varad..stop it yaar.
Varad:Ok ok.
Aastha gave medicine to Kalyani.
Kalyani:Aastha,what do you think of Shlok?
Aastha:Shlok is a nice boy.He helped us a lot.He treats you,Tej uncle and Kavya as his own family members.He has a good heart.
Kalyani:Yes..Shlok is a lovely boy.Why don’t you think of moving on with Shlok?
Aastha was shocked.
Aastha:What are you saying Dadi?
Kalyani:How long will you live alone?You also need a life.If you live like this,even Omkara’s soul will not be able to be happy.You will not get a better boy than Shlok.He is a pure soul like Omkara.
Aastha became emotional.