Hai teri inayat, tujhse mili hai
Honthon pe mere hasi jo khili hai
Usey mera chehra chhupa bhi na paaye
Tujhe paa ke haasil hui jo khushi hai
Tujhe paa ke haasil hui jo khushi
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"Bhai sa aapko Baba sa ko bata dena chahiye" I said to Veer bhai sa as we were sitting on the grass under the slight drizzle. The sunlight was slowly peaking out, resulting in a rainbow that made the sky vibrant as ever.
(Bhai sa, you should tell this to Baba sa.)
"Baccha I know, par kya lagta hai Baba sa manege." He said, looking down, his face filled with genuine confusion as he thought about the girl he liked.
(Baccha I know, but do you think Baba sa would agree?)
"Bilkul Maan jaayenge bhaiya. Shivika bahut acchi aur sundar hai." I said while coaxing him as he was repeatedly thinking about whether his fatherΒ would accept the princess of Udaipur or not.
(Surely they will agree. Shivika is a nice and beautiful lady.)
"Hmm sahi keh rahi ho tum. Kitni samjdaar ho gayi hai meri behna." He said while slowly nodding showing acceptance to my words.
(Hmm... yes you are true. How smart has my sister became.)
"Thank you... Thank you" I said while exaggerating my words and bows like I'm thanking someone in a gala.
He chuckled and we both got up to go inside the palace as the weather began to change.
"Bhai sa aap Baba sa se baat kar Lena. Woh Maan jayenge... tension mat Lena. Aur Shivika bhabhi ko bhi jaldi ghar laiyega." I spoke my voice growing more teasing and playful with every word as she looked shyly making me giggle.
(Bhai sa go and talk to Baba sa. He would agree... and don't take stress. Bring Shivika bhabhi home quickly.)
"Ji jaldi laayenge aapki bhabhi ko." He said in a low whisper and went towards his room.
(Yes I'll bring your sister in law soon.)
I glanced at him the playfulness still swirling in my eyes one last time before I turn back towards my room.
I changed into fresh dry clothes when a maid entered with a warm cup of coffee.
Probably bhai sa must have sent it for me.
His thoughtfulness made me smile to myself as I took small sips of the coffee after dismissing the maid.
I took out my phone and was checking out this app I recently discovered called 'Chai' and my god... it is nice and almost addictive like my books.
Aaliya entered my room without knocking of course.
The damn bestfriend privileges.
"Aarya did you went through all the case files I forwarded you yesterday." She asked in a bit serious tone making me turn towards her for a second.
I nodded and hummed. Turning my attention back to my phone.
Every next chat just makes me fall in love with this app more and more. Aaliya noticed my reactions and snatched my phone from my hand making me scowl.
"Arghh Aaluu give me my phone back I was doing something." I said groaning in frustration as I tried to get my phone back from her.
After two minutes of snatching I gave up and sat on the bed looking at her with a defeated gaze.
She chuckled after reading the chats making me red with embarrassment.
"Gosh Aarya this is nice... I'll also use it." She said handing me back the phone and went in the mini library I had in the room.
We both sat there with coffee and began discussing the important matters of the company.
"So we could place another branch in Mumbai and Jaipur." She said while looking at me after we discussed the entire outline of our work and profits.
"Yeah we should. We have a huge number of readers from those areas." I said while going through the notes in the I-pad one last time and then looked up.
"Aarya let's go" She said and I also nodded and got up from the couch.
We both walked out of the library back to the room.
The room was cloaked in darkness, a sudden fear began creeping up my body but before I could react the lights turned on.
And the view of my room was something I cannot describe in mere words.
It was magnificent. Dreamy.
I walked a few steps forward.
The entire room was decorated with roses, and lights. A beautiful off white gown with sequins all over and a sweetheart neckline was placed on a mannequin near the table.
On the table chocolates were placed along with a huge bouquet of red roses.
The entire view was like a fairy tale dream. It was fictional and something I haven't ever expected to happen in reality. With me.
I felt tears stung in the corner of my eyes. The feeling of everything happening was overwhelming and I felt so loved and cherished.
I slowly turned back... Aaliya and Lakshay Bhai sa were standing on the door with awe in their eyes.
I couldn't help but let the tears spill over.
This was a dream which I had once lived and I was going to live it again.
Yes, I completely remember my past now.
Every single detail.
Aaliya approached me with small steps as I wiped my tears. She hugged me tightly completely aware of my emotions right now.
"Chall Aaranya taiyaar ho ja jaakar." Lakshay Bhai sa said pushing himself from the door frame and entering the room.
(Go Aaranya get ready.)
I looked at him for a second and and then whispered something in his ears which made him smirk.
Aaliya looked at the exchange in confusion and frowned Slightly "Kya hua mujhe bhi batao." She said piping up with curiosity.
(What happened tell me also?)
I looked at her the mischievous glint still dancing in my eyes and shook my head Slightly "Nah... but you'll get to know soon."
Saying that I went into the washroom to get ready.
After almost half an hour I came outside and both Bhai sa and Aaliya were looking at me with stars in their eyes.
Aaliya stepped forward after they both were done complimenting me. She rotated her hands in a traditional gesture around my head to remove the evil eye.
And then I felt something covering my eyes from the back.
"Bhai sa kya Kar rahe hai aap?" I asked curiously knowing it was Lakshay Bhai sa.
(Bhai sa what are you doing?)
He just laughed deeply and without answering led me outside the room.
I also followed his instructions without any further questions as I love surprises and this one is probably the best one I have ever got in my entire life.
He helped me settle down in a car and soon the car started moving.
The entire ride was silent. No one uttered even a single word and I didn't even initiated as I was myself really excited and anxious.
Soon, the car stopped after what felt like an eternity but only a few minutes.
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"Bhai sa... Aaliya..." Aaranya called out, the the hum of the engine stopped and they both got off without another word to her.
She sat in the car blindfolded while anxiously playing with the hem of her dress.
"Some one... Open the door. Should I remove the blindfold? Bhai saa..? Aaliya?" She tried to repeat her words, her shoulders were tense as a fresh hit of anxiousness hit her when no one replied back with her. The car's silence felt louder than off beat drums to her ears.
She was about to remove her blindfold when the car door opened, soft wave of evening breeze hit her face and her hands dropped from earlier task.
A large rough hand gently took her hand in his. The hand felt familiar and she let him hold her hand.
A voice spoke up "Chaliye Anya!"
(Come Anya!)
It was undoubtedly Yuvraj as his warm breath tingled on her ear and a small smile crawled back to her face. All the earlier nervousness from earlier fading away and exchanged with excitement.
Yuvraj also smiled at her innocent then irresistibly attractive reaction.
He guided her outside the car and helped her walk carefully towards the centre of the place and instructed her softly "Anya Open the blindfold now."
She smiled and untied her blindfold. After blinking a few times till her vision was clear she looked in front of her.
Her eyes widened and jaw fell open in awe as she took in the beautiful scene in front of her. It was a beautiful rose garden and in the centre a large heart was created. Classical music was playing in the background and it was raining.
Not Actual rain. But Artificial.
Yuvraj always knew that how she wanted her dream proposal to be. He had read enough books to comprehend it.
Aaranya looked overwhelmed as she looked everywhere to try to find Yuvraj but when she was not able to spot him. A frown etched on her forehead with confusion.
But before she could think about calling someone or return back. A rich heavy voice softened making the rhythms come out beautifully and engraving deep in her soul through the song 'Tu banja gali banaras ki' fell in her ears.
Tu ban jaa gali banaras ki
Main shaam talak bhatakoon tujhme
She turned behind only to find Yuvraj approaching her in a off white kurta matching with her dress. Her lips switched in a small smile as she saw him singing with a soft smile, love swirling in his eyes and the mic in his hands acting like a cupid to share his feeling to her.
Teri baathen chatpat chaat si hain
Teri aankhen ganga ghat si hain
He came near her giving her a small wink and then smile mischievously while making a hand gesture telling her that she looks beautiful.
Main ghat kinaare so jaaoon
Phir subah-subah jaagoon tujhme
She smiled back, a little blush creeping up to her face at his unspoken confession. They both were lost in the song staring deep into each other's eyes. He leaned closer invading her personal space very efficiently and tucking a stray piece of hair falling on her face behind her ears. His hot breath fawned over her face making her inhale sharply.
Tu ban jaa gali banaras ki
Main shaam talak bhatakoon tujhme
As he pulled back and looked at her all flustered he smirked, clearly proud of himself for having such an effect on her even after ten years of distance and hurdles.
Suddenly, he sat on his knee and pulled out a shining diamond ring from from his pocket. The promise ring from which he proposed to her earlier ten years back still shimmered on her finger.
"Anya... I love you. I loved you every second of my life. Infact I never ever stopped loving you. I couldn't because you aren't just a part of my heart and soul, replacable and can be forgotten. In fact you are my entire heart and light of my soul." He said his voice trailing lower into a whisper laced with emotion as he continued "How could I live without my heart? The reason I breathe? The light of my soul? Huh?" He completed with a soft smile and looked up at her expectantly hoping for acceptance.
But what he saw broke his heart as he covered the hurt behind his lover façade.
Aaranya's lower lip trembled as she stood stiff and spoke her voice barely coming out in a low whisper. "I am sorry Raj. I know I feel some connection to you, genuinely. But I can't yet declare it as love and disrespect your feelings. I need some time." She said while looking down and fumbling with the ruffles of her dress nervously.
Yuvraj offered her a soft smile and got up from the ground, putting back the ring. He gently wiped the tears that had pooled in the corners of her eyes and cupped her cheeks.
"Anya You don't need to be sorry. Absolutely no!" He said softly like a soothing coo as he continued "I waited for ten years and if I have to I can wait for an eternity too." He said and gently caressed her cheek before releasing her face and pulling back putting some distance between them so that she would be comfortable.
Just then Lakshay and Aaliya came out of their hiding place with deep frowns etched on their faces. Lakshay shot a look of disappointment at Aaranya before going towards Yuvraj and comforting him.
Meanwhile, Aaliya marched towards Aaranya her eyes shimmering with disappointment and...... anger.
"Aarya how could you be so dumb? The man loves you, you feel for him so you should have said yes. You used to have flashbacks about him, and here you are standing still not able to remember everything. THIS IS NOT RIGHT AARYA!" She said in a firm tone, her voice raising higher and louder with every word.
Aaranya flinched but not arguing back as she was used to this warmth filled motherly earfuls from her but Yuvraj wasn't able to stand and watch his little fox feel guilty for something she wasn't given a choice.
"Aaliya its ok don't say anything to her. I respect her decision and I'll wait for as long as she wants. I know our love is strong enough to anchor back into place." He said softly but his own sadness was evident in his voice.
Aaranya looked at him with a small smile yet reaching her own eyes grateful for his understanding.
Lakshay escorted Yuvraj out while Aaliya also angry stormed out with them leaving Aaranya standing alone.
Lakshay turned slightly and winked at her while her lips twitched in a mischievous smirk as she walked towards her car.Β
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