Chapter 4

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After agreeing to the contract, no one could sleep peacefully. Siddharth made sure that he won't drag Ishu in between this mess again. Rather he would prefer to involve himself deep inside this mess. The night was so long for all. Meeting him again is not a little thing for Siddharth. He has to maintain his composure for everyone so that nothing could go wrong. The meeting was fixed by the day the next day.

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Mishty receives a call.

"Miss.Mishty Gupta. I am calling from live music. " voiced out the man who might be in the early 30s with his voice. Mishty twitched her eyebrows in confusion that who might be that person moreover he was sounding very professional. So she is sure that she is going to get some sort of job. But what?? Breaking from confusion Mishty jumped in joy, she knows live music for sure.

"oh wow. I knew live music. who are launching fresh bands for every season.. " beamed Mishty in happiness? Even though she is talented enough for an HR position in any company, her passion for music compelled her to learn them also.

" thank you, mam. We have been searching for a new voice. And Miss. Geetha recommended you" said the man in his soft voice making Mishty widen her eyes in shock. She studied music from Geetha mam. But she didn't expect this opportunity to come like this. She is not even sure she could sing officially.

"Thank you. but.. singing. I don't know I could make it in your channel," said Mishty gulping her nervousness deep inside.

"It's just an audition. If you get selected, you may be working with us for the next eight months" the man said making Mishty beam in the happiness she can't deny any opportunity right now. Anthe d singing was her dream since childhood.

" wow. where should I come?" Asked Mishty without any delay in her conversation.

Man: I will message the address.. thank you, ma'am

Mishty: yeah.. thank you so much

Mishty informs all. And everyone thanks their lord for such an opportunity.

" in this situation, we should not leave any opportunity. You should go," said Garima making Mishty nod in agreement.

They get disturbed by the door knocking sound. Mishty opened the door and saw Payal with a sad face. She was upset. she is on the verge of crying. Looking at her state Garima started panicking.

"What happened beta? How was your interview?" Inquired Garima looking at her daughter who has already started releasing some drops of tears.

"drink water Payal," said madhumathi soothingly patting Payal to console her.

"Sister, if u didn't get a job. that's not a problem. please, don't remain like this sister. the naughty smile only suits you" said Mishty hugging her sister tightly.

"yes, payal. If u didn't get a job that's ok," said Garima who told worried about her daughter's state.

"what will I do now. I can't play with Sonu subu and all others. Posted payal with little tears in her eyes 

"I can not see tv all day. I can't eat when I get hungry. I can't flirt with Salman ji all the time. I can't dance and roam all the time.." She continued her complaints wiping her tears making all hell worry.

"why? what happened?" Asked madhumathi in her worried voice 

"because God has punished me by giving Job responsibilities. I am small 23 years old girl.. how would I manage all things? " asked payal in her cute pouting voice making all widen their eyes disbelief.

By saying this she gives a naughty smile. Mishty and payal shouts and sings together.

Garima cries in happiness. Aunt hugs payal. 

"if your father came to know this. he will be." started Aunt only to be cut off by Mishty

Mishty: no one will talk about that man. who left us when we needed him.

Payal: this is a great time. we should party. and Aunty by Uncle's pension we survived.. and with Mother's small businesses we studied. so you two are our mom and dad.. we don't need anyone else.

Aunt in tears leaves and Mishty and payal felt sad seeing her. Changing themselves to a new costume they aim to make but laugh.

Mishty in Aunt's attire: hello listen na.

Payal in Uncle's attire: yeah tell me, darling,

Mishty: tell me what you like most about me?

Payal: all things made by you as big as you. That's what I like

Mishty: so you mean to say I am fat

Payal: no darling. I mean to say your heart is as big as you

Mathumathi comes with a stick and beats both payal and Mishty and they laugh. Their laughter fills the entire house.

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Next day

Live music

Neev: we need to finalize the female voice as soon as possible so that there can't be any more delay. And as per our Moto, we have to choose a newbie only as we have never introduced anyone who has achieved already. 

Others were somewhat convinced but not so sure if they could accept that girl but yeah they are convinced to see her performance.

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Mishty enters the audition room.

She became nervous at once. She thought about how they left all alone once her father leaves. She then gathers her braveness says. I am Mishty Gupta

Neev: yeah.. come. I am Neev. are you ready?

Mishty: yeah.

She came near mike.. and starts singing some song of God.

Everyone likes her voice.. but they are not satisfied with that song. As her voice suits slow songs more. So they are not so sure to accept her. Their expressions were so oblivious that Mishty herself understood the situation.

Mishty: wait. I didn't start my song. I just thank god for this opportunity. now I am going to sing

Neeev: yeah go ahead.

Mishty sings a famous song with her touch of tradition in it. Everyone liked that very much. A big beat song with a traditional voice is surely a treat. Neev was very much impressed with her voice which holds innocence in certain places to make all admire her.

Man1: her voice has some magic. but she lacks something to be a part of this band. 

Man2: yeah still she has perfect rhythm.

Neev: so I think we can guide her. bcz we cannot waste further time in searching for such a voice with musical talent. She is the one we can give her a chance.

Everyone agrees with neev

They finalized Mishty. 

And says "you have to work with us for the next 8 months.

Here is the contract.

And here is your advance.. of rs.10 thousand."

Mishty got happy and signs the contract.. they ask Mishty to come by the next day also.

Mishty returned home with a bundle of happiness which made everyone jump in joy. Ten thousand rupees is a somewhat large sum for them. They started their little party of Sweets to make that moment a special one.

"How was your interview Sister?" Asked Mishty sitting over her couch munching her sweet.

"it was just like a film.. one heroine two heroes," said Payal dreaming about Siddharth and mihir 

Mishty: what sister?. you met any heroines.. who were the heroes.?

Payal: no Mishty. I was talking about myself.. am I not looking like a heroine?

Mishty: oh..sorry sister. You continue. Who were that boys?

Payal: as I entered the office. flowers welcome me. I just walked in like a boat floating in the water. When I was about to ask about an interview. I and one handsome Salman type boy got stuck inside the shawl.

Mishty: sister. wow. then what happened?

Payal: he stared at me as if he longed to see a beautiful girl.. he holds me and was about to touch my hair. I shouted at him. he was scared. 

And asked him about the interview.. and went to the cabin. I was shocked to see the same man inside.

Mishty: then.. he shouted at you ah?

"till now. no one dares to shout at this Payal Gupta. instead, he begged me not to leave the job.. he said sorry to me and pleaded..so I forgave him at that time a tall man entered. he was hot. he just looked at me and got mesmerized .. and said..my job is confirmed.

I told him I am not going to do this job.. he became tense. and looked at me and said. if you leave this job. I will shut this office.

so I was forced to accept this job" payal narrates her story with many more twists and turns to make Mishty giggle at her imaginary story. Though Mishty knew there must be payals imagination, she trusted every single word of that story.

"wow, sister. I think that two will fall in love with you for sure. if that happens.. who will you choose" asked Mishty playing along with payal.

"the one who dares to express his love for me in front of everyone. who never thinks to betray me. that too like that man who left us." said payal who stiffened at her position remembering her dad who left them at the most crucial time of them.

"leave that sister. come on. I have a surprise for you. " said Mishty excitingly 

Mishty: I got Salmankhan's song list for you.

Payal: ooooo. Mishty.. ummah. I love .u, sissy.

I love you too Jiji

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Next day

Siddharth is getting ready with his favorite black coat and lite blue shirt. Whatever may happen he should not lose his temper. Ishu is seen coming downstairs with an orange Anarkali suit with a dark green dupatta. she is looking gorgeous in every sense.

" sister where are you coming," asked Siddharth raising his eyebrows in suspicion.

"for the meeting.." Shrugged it casually as if there is nothing wrong.

"no you are not coming," said Siddharth more like a statement so that ishu can't even argue further.

"but Sid.." Ishu stammered only to cut off by Siddharth

"no, but vut. we agreed on this bcz of u.. and you are not coming that's final," said Siddharth finally.

Siddharth leaves with Mihir.. leaving ishu behind.

"Sorry, Sid. I should come. as I m not feeling good to leave you alone" saying so she took one Rickshaw and follows them.

Isita couldn't comprehend the mind statute. She is hell nervous to see him after a long gap. But she is going there only to be support for her brother.

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Siddharth and Mihir reach the place. Looking at the place, both knew one thing for sure, kuber has some other intentions also. But Siddharth ignored that as he thought kuber would never do anything unprofessionally. Choosing their college as a meeting place might be a coincident also. Closing their eyes both Siddharth and mihir went inside ignoring the cute memories of them laughing playing as a powerful youngster.

Shock must be an understatement for ishu when she looked at the college. Her college, where she holds many memories of her and her friends. Her eyes clouded with lots of emotions. When Siddharth is about to turn, ishu hides inside one room.

"Is this any prank of him?" said Arjun to himself when he reached the college. He hates to even think about the past. With full of rage, he stepped inside.

Mishty also reaches the same place. unknown feeling erupted inside her. She is not sure why she is scared. Her heart starts beating rapidly. Thought of Siddharth and Arjun cross her mind suddenly making her flinch in her position. She couldn't comprehend why she is thinking of those monsters now. She has no idea toas why they corrupted her mind all of a sudden.