My Word is My Bond… Part – 9
Hi friends… Thank you so much for all your lovely comments…
Do tell me if I’m boring at any point… I’ll try to make it more interesting…
I promised to bring Gauri in this part, but couldn’t… But I promise to bring her in next part for sure, along with someone else…
Let’s jump into our story…
After few minutes, Anika was normal. Shivaay’s wounds were treated. All were settled on their seats. And there was complete silence. Haider was side hugging Anika and comforting her.
Scene – 22:
Anika: I’m sorry… Because of me all were in trouble…
Haider: Will you shut up…
Anika: You shut up… Fears and problems are one side… And our duties and responsibilities on other side… And I should really learn to overcome my fears… (Tears brimming her eyes.)
Haider: (Hugged her tight and rubbed her shoulders.)
Anika: (After few minutes, broke the hug.) I think you should get back to work… Please stop worrying about me… I’ll be fine…
Neil: We’ll get back to our work… But on one condition…
Anika: (Gestured what.)
Om: You’ll be here along with us… No going out until you’re fit to walk out…
Haider: Yup… So tell us, deal accepted…?
Anika: (Left out with no other option, nodded affirmative.)
Arjun: Krishna… Play the clip…
Krishna: (Nodded affirmative and looked at Anika concerned.)
Haider: Play the clip you idiot… I’m right here and she is safe in my arms… She won’t be scared anymore of darkness… (Looking into Anika’s eyes.) Right dear…?
Anika: (Smiled. Turned towards Krishna and gestured him to proceed.)
As the lights were turned off, fear started engulfing her. But controlled herself, as she didn’t want the work to be disturbed again. Her fear filled eyes met with concern filled eyes. Those eyes gave her immense strength to fight her fears. As her eyes were locked with the pair of intense eyes, she even didn’t realize that it was darkness around.
Haider: (Sensing her sudden calmness, he turned around to find her looking something very intensely. He turned towards the same direction to get shocked. He realized both Anika and Shivaay lost in each other’s eyes. He rubbed his eyes and looked at them to hit the reality that he wasn’t dreaming. His trance was broken by a hit on his head.)
He turned to find Om looking at him with a smile. And just beside him was Radhika smiling wide.
Haider: (Gestured, is it true?)
Om and Radzie: (Nodded affirmative with a grin.)
After few minutes, the lights were turned on, breaking the eye-lock of two souls. Realizing their act, they averted their gaze to different direction.
Radzie: Shiv… How was the clip…?
Shiv: Uhmmm… Clip… Yeah clip… What to say… (Gaining some confidence.) It is nowhere related to me, I mean not my piece of cake… Ask Om… He would be able to give you a better suggestion…
Radzie: Oh… Fine… But at least tell me what you understood…
Om and Haider: (Were trying hard to supress their laugh.)
Arjun: (Thought.) For sure she is trying to embarrass him… She is really a devil… My cute little devil… (And smiled.)
Neil: (Scratching his head.) Radzie… Why do you want to know his views all of a sudden…? (Realizing something.) Hey… Did I miss something interesting…?
Radzie: (Nodded her head with a teasing smile.)
Anika: (Was tensed.)
Shiv: (Thought.) Oh no… I have to stop this little atom bomb… Think something Shivaay… Varana yah ladakee tumhaare izzat ko barbaad kar degee… (If not, this girl will ruin your respect…)
Neil: And what is that..? (With eagerness.)
Radzie: Voh…
Neil: Hmmm…
Radzie: Voh…
Neil: Hmmm… Tell beyond that…
Radzie: None of your business…
Neil: What…?
Rest: Burst out laughing. (Except Anika and Shivaay.)
Shiv: (Turned to find Radhika giving him a teasing smile. He cleared his throat.) Excuse me…
Neil: Ja ja… (Making faces.)
Shiv: (Before leaving, hit Neil’s head.)
Neil: (Turning towards Krishna.) He he he… Stop showing your teeth, and continue with your work…
Anjali: (Huffed.) Nikki bhai… Vah apana kaam kar raha hai… (He is doing his work…)
Neil: (Was like, you too doll…)
Radzie: (Broke into fits of laughter. Followed by the rest.)
Sammy: I didn’t know you’re a lioness Anjali… (In a teasing tone.)
Anjali: (Realized what she did and rushed out of the cabin.)
All had a good time laughing. Later they continued with their works. Their hard work along with the brilliance was bearing fruit right from the beginning. With all work and full on masti every now and then the day come to an end. It was time for them to pack up for the day. It was past nine in the night. Almost everyone reached the parking, except Anika and Shivaay.
Anika: Arre… What is this now…? Urgh… Oh hello do the work properly… See it is not cleaned neatly… If this is going to be your work, I have to really think about keeping you here…
Voice: Anika…
Anika: (She turned to be mesmerized by the pair of blue green eyes just inches away from her.)
Shiv: (Waved his hand in front of her, bringing her back to this world.) What are you doing all this while…? Do you even realize what the time…is?
Anika: (Being frustrated with the bunch of useless assistants, she said,) Ab main aapako kya bataoon billuji? In logon kee wajah se mujhe der ho chukee hai… (And showed her assistants.)
Shiv: Now leave… Do you even remember you have two little kids waiting for you back at home…?
Anika: (Was about to reply back, but couldn’t as she know she was wrong.)
Shiv: Now leave… (Sternly.)
Anika: (Nodded her head, gathered her things and rushed out.)
Shiv: (Sighed and walked off.)
Anika reached the parking followed by Shivaay less than a minute gap.
Few had a naughty smile playing on their lips. They are none other than Radzie, Om and Haider.
Shiv: (He was composed and in order to have a hold on situation, he started,) Radzie… Dear, are you going to your home with Neil or going with your lover boy to his home…?
Arjun: (Was startled for being pulled into the spot without any reason.)
Radzie: (Glared and later showed her tongue to him.)
Arjun: Shiv… Don’t you think you’re pulling my legs without any reason…?
Shiv: (Chuckled and said,) Side effects of being lover boy of the naughty bunny…
Arjun: Ok fine guys… It is too late, let us leave…
All obliged and left to their homes.
Like this whole week passed with work and full on masti pulling each other legs. Arjun and Radhika had their own time in between their works, enjoying each other’s company. By now Shivaay was in a dilemma of what is happening with him whenever Anika is around. On the other hand Anika was making sure to support every single soul who showed her love and care, especially when it is about her billuji, her energy was double.
Sammy and Neil were speaking officially only. No improvement in their life. Krishna, the love struck puppy was as usual admiring his lady love and was successfully been saved from the possessive brothers by his lovely sisters. On the other hand Anjali was secretly admiring her lover boy and enjoying his helplessness. Haider was in complete roll of supporting his friends in business and his new found relationships, a mother and lovely kids. Om’s life was neutral.
Scene – 23:
It was Saturday evening. All were almost done with their works. All the five pillars gathered in their cabin. They shared a satisfied smile, as they were able to see result of their hard-work in bringing back the colour of the media house. Sammy entered the cabin, knocking the door.
Arjun: Yes Sammy…
Sammy: Arjun Sir… I have something for you guys…
Om: And what is that…?
Sammy: One sec… (And walked to the monitor and connected the tab to it.)
After few seconds, the monitor displayed with various comments and views of the public, the audience, regarding their media house. They were happy to finally see the video of public, in person speaking about the drastic change and their employees, who supported them to make it possible. The video ended with the employees saying, “THANK YOU SIRS…” They had tears of happiness.
The room started filling with claps, as the employees started entering the cabin one-by-one. The room was filled with employees and covered the entrance overflowing.
The Power of Five: Thank you guys… It means a lot…
Neil: So on account of our success, we’ll celebrate… Ani…
Anika: I’m on it… (Passed an ear-to-ear smile and walked out to make the preparations.)
Anjali: Celebration… WOW… Thank you Nikki bhai… (And hugged him.)
But along with her, there was someone who ended up hugging Neil. It was none other than our cute Krishna.
Krishna: (Passed an awkward smile to Neil.)
Neil: (In turn raised his eyebrows.)
What happened actually? Here you go… As always, Anjali’s hold was on Krishna’s scarf. As she was excited hearing celebration, she hugged Neil out of excitement, dragging Krishna along with her. Thus they ended up with a group hug.
Haider: I think it is high time you stop wearing scarfs… (And removed gently from his neck.)
Anjali: (Let go of her hold and next second her hold was on Krishna’s shirt’s sleeve, pulling it out.)
All gasped at her behaviour. But she was least bothered and her full concentration was on pulling his sleeve out to get a better hold. He was smiling adorably looking at his love’s antics. And the five possessive brothers were like “WHAT THE WUCK…?”
Sammy: (Was silently giggling at the scene.)
Om: (Walked to Sammy.) Tuje bahut hasee a rahe hai aaj…
Sammy: (Controlling herself, she held her eyes low.)
Om: Tell me something…
Sammy: (Nodded yes.)
Before Om could shoot his question,
Neil: Are they always like this…? (Pointing the duo still in their trance, least bothered about their surrounding.)
Sammy: (Nodded affirmative tensely.)
Shiv: Always…?
Sammy: Ji…
Haider: Kamaal hai… In donon ke lie tho hum nahin dekh rahe hain…
Arjun: (Smiled.) Hmmm… Hamen kuchh karana chaahie…
Sammy: (Was really tensed by now.) (Thinking.) Oh no… What are they thinking to do…? And these two bevakoophon is least bothered about what is happening around… Urg…
Neil: (Noticing her tensed face.) And you’ll help us in that… (Bringing back Sammy to sense.)
Sammy: Me…?
Haider: Yes you… (Shared a hi-fi with Neil.)
Arjun, Shivaay, Om: (Smiled.)
Arjun: (Arm hugging her.) No worries… Our intension is not hurt or separate them… We just want to be sure before the final decision…
Sammy: (Passed a cheeky smile and nodded affirmative.)
Shiv: Good… So finally end of the day…
Haider: Not yet… (And pointed the two lovebirds.)
Arjun and Shiv went and stood on either sides of Krishna.
Krishna: (Sensing someone’s presence turned to find the two pair of questioning eyes.) Me… I… (He saw forward to see his lady still cursing him for his shirt being fit and not lose enough for her to get hold of his sleeves.)
Listening to her curses, few smiled and few chuckled silently.
Haider: Doll… Usually the shirt’s sleeve will be this lose only dear…
Anjali: Why can’t it be little more lose than this…? See how difficult it is to hold… (Not realizing to whom she is speaking.)
Krishna: (Held her hand holding his sleeve, making her to lift her eyes towards his. He gestured her to look around.)
Anjali: (Turned her gaze to find her brothers looking at her. She gestured them what.)
Neil: (Smiled showing his teeth and gestured towards a point.)
Anjali: (Turned towards the same, to find her holding Krishna’s sleeves tightly. She understood that they are in a mood to tease her. She lifted her head to see Krishna, who passed her a pleasant smile. She reciprocated the smile.)
They were lost in each other’s eyes.
Lots of Love,
Anci