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Twinj: Meant to be: Episode 9
A quick recap: Kunj tries to speak his heart out to Yuvi about Twinkle, but gives up midway owing to his own worries and Yuvi’s reluctance to answer. On the other hand, Twinkle refuses to let Yuvi in on the situation between her and Kunj. We also finally discovered Leela Taneja to be Twinkle’s mysterious visitor, and following a fierce argument between the mother-daughter duo, Yuvi drags Twinkle away.
“What was that?” Twinkle asked Yuvi, freeing her hand from his grasp as soon as they had got back into the café. “I should be asking you this question!” Yuvi shot back, crossing his arms and facing her angrily. “What have I done?” She asked, sounding genuinely confused. “Did you have to chase me away like that? All you had to do was tell me that she was here, and I would have still stood a few steps away, at your call, but never interfering!” He argued, something that she already knew to be true. “I know, Yuvi. I’m sorry! I didn’t think much of it when I saw her. All I really wanted was to wrap up the issue once and for all.” She confided, and he nodded understandingly.
“Now, what was that stunt you pulled off back there? Which version of you do I believe – the one that treated her with all the respect in the world, or the one that outright said that you weren’t even pleased to meet her?” She questioned teasingly a moment later, a tiny effort to ease the tension in the air. “You know I hate her for all that happened back then.” He answered, to which she responded with an almost non-existent nod. “What did she want?” It was his turn to the interrogation. “She wants me to get married.” She replied honestly, leaving him spellbound. She watched him gaping at her for a full moment before quipping in, “I’m kidding! But you so bought that one, didn’t you?” She managed to pull off quite a decent laugh too, and it only annoyed him some more. “Honestly, I wouldn’t be too surprised if Leela Taneja would have actually popped up out of nowhere and said that.” He commented, and her grin disappeared.
“She did ask you to get married, didn’t she?” He asked a moment of awkward silence later. Twinkle nodded, keeping her eyes off of him carefully. “Why?” He asked, sounding more curious than bothered. On receiving only a shrug from her, he questioned, “Who is the groom?” She threw him a disinterested look, and he got the hint. Leela hadn’t said anything about that. Yet, at least. And that Twinkle didn’t want to discuss it anymore, but he couldn’t resist it. “She didn’t care for two long years, Twinkle! She never asked you where you lived, how you made a living, whether you need any kind of help! Nothing at all! Alright, she did come once every couple of months after she found out about the café, but that doesn’t make up for anything! Why does she care now? Why’s she forcing you?” He vented in a single breath, voicing her thoughts perfectly.
“I don’t know!” She replied with another shrug, hoping he wouldn’t catch the lie. Leela had justified every single one of her actions, although none had satisfied Twinkle. “How long has she been at this? Oh, it’s since the day me and Aditi last had our date here, right?” He answered his own question, the realization striking him as he spoke. She nodded quietly yet again, wondering how long it would be before Leela turned up again. She knew her mother well enough. She was headstrong, determined and stubborn. If she set her mind on something, she would see to it that it happened, regardless of how. Twinkle shut her eyes and desperately hoped her commitments to Yuvi’s wedding wouldn’t suffer in all this. He had already done a lot for her; he needn’t have to deal with more.
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Twinkle had heard enough about the Sarna Mansion from Yuvi and Aditi to be able to navigate her way comfortably enough to the open garden they had constructed for the sole purpose of small events and get-togethers. But it wasn’t meant to be. “Ma’am, this is a security check. Could you please make an entry with us before you go in?” She heard a voice from her right and nodded at the security guards watching her and Maya suspiciously. She allowed Maya to go first as she stood by and watched as the men quickly opened all the containers of food they had brought along, simultaneously dropping Yuvi a message that she had got there. She didn’t want anyone else criticizing their work, Usha Sarna would do enough of that herself anyways.
“Twinkle.” She replied when the man behind the table asked her name. “Last name?” He asked, not looking up from his register. She stilled, never having even dreamt that she would have to face that situation. It had been so long since she had associated herself last with them that she had almost forgotten Twinkle went with Taneja too, just as Leela, RT and Mahi did. Perhaps a little lesser, she figured after some consideration. “Ma’am, last name?” The guard repeated himself, now watching her strangely. “I don’t use a last name.” She said simply, her voice coming off sadder than she had imagined. The guard definitely didn’t understand that, and simply threw a glance at the other guard, who pulled the gate and bolted it, all the while eyeing her. She hated it all. Although she had been preparing herself for a string of embarrassments, but who knew it would start this way?
“I’m sorry ma’am, I can’t let you enter unless you give your last name, it’s a matter of security.” The man behind the desk said, putting her in a fix. She looked around desperately, but even Maya – the only other person there, and already on the other side of the gate – was looking at her helplessly. “Usha ma’am asked me to come. I’m only here for work.” She tried persuading, but with her mind running in circles, making a strong argument was a bleak possibility. “I’m sorry, ma’am. I’m sure Usha ma’am would just reiterate the rules if we called her up.” The man was saying now. She had made up her mind to ask Maya to go ahead and finish their work – presenting Usha Sarna some of their best dishes so that she could finalize the menu for the wedding and related ceremonies.
However, before she could tell Maya so, she heard a familiar voice, “Let her in!” Who else was she to be confronted by than Kunj Sarna himself! “But sir-” The guard began, but Kunj wouldn’t take any of that. “I know her! She’s Yuvi’s friend. I take full accountability for her presence in the house.” He cut the guard short, while Twinkle observed him, unintentionally overanalyzing each word. “Welcome!” She heard him say cheerfully, in the exact same tone she believed he was wont to using when she met him the first time. She smiled at him courteously, not knowing how else she could respond to that. They then walked in absolute silence as he led the way for her and Maya, who was walking behind them.
“Twinkle?” Kunj called after her as she and Maya headed to the table that Kunj pointed out for them to place their dishes. She stilled momentarily, sucking in a deep breath before turning to him hastily, only to bump into him. “I’m sorry!” She gushed, casting him a guilty glance. Did she have to do something stupid every now and then? “No, I’m sorry.” He replied, surprising her. “I saw what happened out there, and I’m really disappointed! I had no idea things like that were being asked to visitors!” He explained, making no attempt to move away from her. “That’s alright. I understand.” She muttered, dreading him to ask why she wouldn’t simply tell them her last name, but it never came. Instead, he said, “I understand too, that you must have your own reasons. I think I should look into that security policy now. The same had happened back when Yuvi came here the first time too after all. I’m sure you would know – he wasn’t really comfortable labeling himself a Luthra back then.” She nodded, knowing too well. Yuvi had confided in her a year ago, taking her into confidence, which was when she had decided to trust him with her story as well.
Yuvi and Aditi had been descending the staircase to the garden area when they spotted Twinkle and Kunj engrossed in conversation. “What is Kunj doing?” Yuvi mumbled in an ‘I can’t believe this!’ tone, earning a quick glance from Aditi before she returned her attention to them. “I thought the two couldn’t stand each other!” He informed her, but she didn’t respond. “I didn’t know Twinkle let people whom she doesn’t even know properly get so close to her! Not Kunj, especially!” Yuvi exclaimed irritably, his protective side taking over. “Shut up for a minute, Yuvi! I think it’s great that they’ve got along so well!” She said, tugging on his arm excitedly before adding, “They look so cute together!” Yuvi’s conversation with Kunj came rushing back to his mind with that, and it now put him in deep thought.
“Thank you for stepping in and handling the issue for me, Mr. Sarna. I can’t tell you how grateful I am.” Twinkle was telling Kunj when Yuvi and Aditi got to them. Yuvi didn’t miss the flinch on Kunj’s face at that. Obviously, he had been wondering why she had chosen to address him so formally when she had been using his name the last he knew. “No problem at all!” Kunj replied, feigning a smile. “Yuvi, you should take a look at the food. You know I’ll need your help to be able to impress Usha ma’am.” Twinkle said to Yuvi after they had exchanged greetings, and Kunj watched the two of them leave unblinkingly.
“Hi Kunj!” Aditi said with a teasing smile, and he shook his head violently before she had even revealed her thoughts to him. “Oh, come on! You know you can’t lie to me!” She insisted, but he wouldn’t give in. “Kunj!” She protested and he finally looked her eye to eye. “You’re confused.” She stated, not even wanting a response to that. She knew that already. “I just think she’s really pretty!” He whispered, quickly glancing at Twinkle. “And?” Aditi egged him on, making him confess, “And that she’s a really nice person.” Aditi quickly looked over at Twinkle and Yuvi, before pointing out, “I’m sure that’s not all!” Kunj shut his eyes and sighed thoughtfully, hesitantly owning up, “I might like her.”
That’s it for now, guys! I hope you all enjoyed your read. Please let me know what you thought about it! So, evidently, I’m super excited, because I know exactly what’s coming up, and I can’t wait for it to reach you all too! Until next time, much love!!
24 Comments
Amazing as always
Just loved it….
Kunj accepting his likeness for twinkle was wow…
Leela taneja wants Twinkle to get married. But with whom? Kunj?
Ush sarna seems to be a tough nut here with so much of arrogance…
I love yuvi and twinkles bond so very much…
Post soon
Take care
Lots of love ❤️💗
Hey Presh!! Thank you so much!! I am so glad that you’re having a good experience with this story! We’ll figure out more about Leela by and by, don’t worry, but there’s something else to unpack right now 😉 The next episode will be out soon, stay tuned! Take care, stay safe! More love!!
Great update 👍🏻
Post soon
Thank you so much!! Stay tuned, next episode out soon!
Superb episode..loved it..
Post soon
Thank you Anamika!! The next episode will be out soon!
Amazing..
Loved it..
Thanks Trisha, I’m so glad!
Fantastic shot
Loving it 💓
Waiting for next one
Thank you so much! Stay tuned, next episode out soon!
Its amazing as always 💓
Kunj totally gone for twinkle 😂
I like their interaction .
Twinkle’s past is something which i m so eager to know …it will be damm interesting 🤪
1 thing i don’t understand why leela is so selfish …i mean twinkle is her own daughter right ? So how can she behave that way with twinkle 🤔….so waiting for things to unfold 😂
Special mention Yuvi 😍…ilove his protective side towards twinkle ….its so beautiful like how much he actually care for her as a friend … he’s like a type of person that everyone deserves in their life 💓
And you like always write everything so beautifully …will be waiting for the next part .
Post soon & take care please …this corona is getting on my nerve 😐
Bbye 💓
Hey!! Oh my God, look who’s back! Thank you so much! Yess, Kunj is trapped XD Yes, there’s a lot we are yet to find out about Twinkle’s past, and we will, by and by. The same goes with Leela too, we don’t know much about her yet, so only time will tell what’s going on. I’m so glad that you’ve fallen in love with this Yuvi too, because personally, he’s one of my favourite characters in this one too! Stay tuned, the next episode will be out soon! Take care and stay safe! Much love!
awsm
plz post soon
Thanks Melody! Next episode out soon!
Superb shot 😍
Kunj likes Twinkle, yay!
I want to know what the deal with Usha and Leela, they both seems like crackheads.
Hope you are gonna post soon.
Thank you so much Mia!! Yayy, that’s one milestone achieved for sure! Those two are going to come off as annoying again. And again. 😛 The next episode will be out soon, stay tuned!
Amzing
Lved it
Thank you!! I’m glad!
Interesting episode 😍
I am hooked to this story
Please post next episode
Thank you so much Tara! Great to hear from you, stay tuned! Next episode out soon!
Wow 😍😍
A power packed episode
Loved yuvi and twinkles bond
Usha and Leela 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Finally kunj accepts his likeness towards Twinkle
Do Post soon
Hey Swara! Thank you so much!! I am glad you thought so, means a lot to me! Haha, looks like the women are receiving the same kind of response from everyone, we’ll see how that changes! Oh yes, finally!! IT’s going to be fun now! Stay tuned, next episode out in a few minutes!
Heyy There!
Apologises for being late.
I hope you and family are keeping well.
This update made me forget my worries as it always do.
For once, I thought twinkle would say her last name as “SARNA”
Don’t know why I’m so determined about the past thing.
Deep inside I know there’s nothing like that. 🤣🤣
And then came Kunj’s reaction about Mr. sarna thing 😛😛 .. That flinch 🤭🤭
Also, Him kind off confessing his liking towards Twinkle was just wonderful..
I loved that part 😍😍😍😍
It was great..
Now, I’m heading in towards reading the Next part 🤩 .. Since I was superlate.
But, I got to read two in one go … Yayayyy.. 🤩
Hey Vibhu!! I am so, so glad to hear from you!! I had begun to think if you had lost interest in the story midway! 🙁 Yes, me and everyone at home are doing great, I hope you and your loved ones are all safe and healthy too! I’m really flattered by that praise, thank you so much!! Haha, you are not letting go of the past angle for anything in the world, are you? 😛 Those observations you made were definitely the finer points in this episode, and I’m so glad you noticed them! Thanks again! Stay safe and take care! Much love! Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!