‘Crazy...’ Misha slapps her head with a chuckle, knowing her filmy dramatic nature.
She knew that it would take a miracle to save them but miracles didn’t happen for innocent people like them. Devils made them happen. They made everything happen and anyone who stood in their way gets hurt. Who should know that better than she did? She still feels the pain remembering her husband...he still could remember his losing image, his straight back was bent, and the wide shoulders drooping; his hair was almost completely white. He had tried to fight, tried to win and he had been accustomed to winning. But there was no way of fighting the ice-cold energy that was Rajveer Oberoi, no way of defeating the wealth and power he commanded.
It would have been better if her husband had simply bowed out long ago but RK had known be would not. He had known that Sanjay Malhotra would fight to the end and he had slowly forced the breath from the firm, watching the struggle with a glacial detachment.
Sanjay Malhotra was finished in that struggle; she doesn’t want her daughter now faced the same struggle. If she gets her to marry to some nice guy, her life will be settling then and then she can peacefully leave this world to be in heaven with her hubby.
But every wish comes with the cost and today she was in hurry to do that because she don’t know how many days she had left with her because of the heart problem she has. She wanted to see Anna settle before something happens to her.
Her heart cries for her daughter but she masked the small smile on her face. Both mother daughter duos rushes out to go to their native place where Sanjay’s father has called them.
.....
Neel rearranged his clothing after his girlfriend had practically twisted his shirt about his neck in her insistent attempt to detain him.
He then walked into the Oberoi Mansion only to get halted on his steps seeing his grandma already waiting for him.
Neel took deep breath as he hastily ran his hand across his raven hair, settling it back into place as best he could.
Savita caught sight of him as she surveyed her grandson and then frowned disappointingly at Neel’s somewhat ruffled appearance.
Judging by his appearance, Savita concluded what must have happen again.
Heaving a disapproving sigh, Savita once again scrutinized her handsome, but dishevelled grandson. If Rajveer Oberoi had looked after his upbringing nicely then he would not have such a spoil lifestyle, Savita muse sourly.
Rajveer was so engrossed in establishing his business and ruining the businesses of his enemies that he had permitted Neel to run wild. There was nothing this carefree boy hadn’t attempted since he had returned from New York, finishing his school four years earlier.
The child came and went as he pleased.
Indeed, Neel Oberoi was adventuress, a free spirit who insisted upon living life to its fullest, no matter what the consequences.
She breezed through the city like a devastating whirlwind, leaving no stone upturned, having numerous affairs… those bitchy girlfriends running around him.
Each time Rajveer grumbled that his son had become rebellious and unmanageable; Savita scolded him for not taking a hand in the child’s upbringing.
Savita realized that he needed a strong-willed woman to curb his wild behaviour and to calm his temper.
Neel Oberoi, the hottest bachelor in Delhi, had a bit of the devil in him.
An endless string of young women came to her doorstep, for marriage, if not then just to be his girlfriend.
The child was virtually impossible to please.
This way I would remain happy. He had declared. He simply refused to take the responsibility yet of marriage.
‘How many times have I told you, Grandma, don’t wait for me?’ He approached her.
‘I have also told you many times; don’t waste your life like this.’ Savita argued yet again knowing although he won’t listen.
‘It is not that what I am doing… let me enjoy my life Grandma.’
I haven’t deny you that, just change your ways son.’
‘It’s my life Grandma, let me live it with my own ways,’ he raised his voice trying to prove his point to his grandma.
An argument ensued between grandmother and grandson again waking up whole household; Rajveer also walked down to witness the daily drama. He sighed heavily and listened his mother again putting condition before his son,
‘I want to see you properly wed before I departed from this world.’
‘There was no great rush since you are going nowhere.’ Neel insisted. After that silence spreads in the hall for a while.
Then, with finality in his tone, Neel announced, ‘I would not marry until I will be ready and I am not ready yet!’
After that heated exchange, both father son duos moved away leaving upset Savita behind, she looked at their retreating figure, and knew it’s her last chance to convince Neel into marrying and change him for good… his father also won’t help her in this matter, she realized seeing his silence today.
So to not to miss this golden opportunity she pretended to yelp in pain holding her chest. She looked from the corner of her eyes, both father and son rushing towards her in fear.
‘Grandma...’ ‘Mom...’ both held her from either side as she collapsed in their arms.
‘Grandma... are you alright?’ Neel pats her cheek.
‘Mom, open your eyes please,’ Rajveer rubs her wrinkle hands.
Both were equally frightened. ‘I will call the doctor now...’ saying so Neel was about to get up but just then Savita opened her eyes partially, ‘no Neel...I have no time left, I guess.’
‘No Grandma, don’t say like that.’ Neel was pleading.
‘I am sorry, because of me it happened.’ He was really guilty and feels miserable.
‘I promise Grandma, I won’t bother you henceforth...’ his eyes moistened for he loved his grandma so much.
‘I promise Grandma, I will do anything you say…’ He said in flow of a moment.
‘Really son?’ asked Savita.
Yes Grandma…’ He nods.
‘Yippee!’ she got up, “now you are trapped, my son.” She had wide smirk on her face while both raj and Neel looked flabbergasted at her.
‘So you were acting all these?’ Asked Neel shocked.
‘Of course and you have given me the promise to do whatever I wish.’ She clarified with a childlike enthusiasm.
‘But it was false act…’ he argued.
‘But your promise wasn’t son...’
Neel sighed, ‘fine.’
‘Now, you are going to marry.’ She declares happily.
‘Not soon Grandma.’ He gave her a look.
You promised me, she pouted.
To be continued...
He rolled his eyes, “okay but I also have one condition.”“What’s that…?” she frowned so did Rajveer, curious to listen since Neel got ready for the marriage now.“The girl will be of my choice.” He said.“But…” grandma pouted trying to protest since she knew his choices, those skinny modern girls.“You have lost that right grandma, now when I am ready to wed.” Neel reminded her own words.Savita just sighed nodding him to continued, “I will choose the girl who I want to marry.”….It’s been a week from that day, and Grandma had not left a single day even, asking him the same question, “Have you found a woman who appeals to you? Please say yes and bring this old lady some peace."Today wasn’t different; Neel drew deep breath, trying to keep patience in front his melodramatic grandma.“You should realise that I'm not growing any younger. My old body is decaying so swiftly that I might not be living the next day. My final wish is to see you married."Neel’s gaze soared toward the ceilin
After a long journey, they all decided to take a break. They had reached the boundary of the village. Neel received a call from Grandma, informing him that she had reached the Malhotra’s mansion safely.Neel jumped out of his Jeep, followed by his friends, all scattered around admiring the place.Although all had been in denial mode about visiting such a place, they now couldn’t deny the fact that it was most peaceful from the hustle and bustle of city life.Everywhere they turned, there was only greenery.Neel took out his water bottle and walked away to check out his surroundings.He was just admiring the pleasant green view and turned around to take a sip of the water when something soft collided into his chest, followed by a soft muffle.He was startled as he stumbled back a little and noticed the soft object was none other than a girl.“Please…save me… Some men are behind me.” She was shivering badly out of fear, her head buried in his chest; her quivering lips touching his littl
"Amy, this is the same girl from his portrait." Aryan replied, making everyone shout out in unison, "What!" They turned their heads again in her direction, who was peeking from behind Neel. A small smile tugged at the corner of her lips upon hearing them, but how did he find her picture and from where? She pouted in confusion."Shut up!!" Neel shouted in rage, making everyone shudder with his anger. Anna too was frightened; her hold instantly loosened from his shirt. He felt it and looked behind him to see her moving away from him. He didn’t like it a bit that he grabbed her small palms quickly, making her gasp. She looked up, and he gave her an assuring nod. His eyes again softened towards her, making her smile like an innocent child."We need to drop her off securely at her home," he ordered, and they all just nodded in silence in agreement.…."Where has my daughter gone?" Misha cries, while Savitri was trying to console her. Sanjay called a few of his local men and also the police
It was evening when everyone gathered in the Malhotra Mansion for the function.Neil walked down wearing a pair of traditional clothes, much to his annoyance, but Grandma knows well how to make him do things of her choice.She smirked, seeing his annoyed face. Her gaze went behind him, and all the boys following behind descended down as well, making the same faces as Neil's. As he couldn't leave his friends in peace when he was made to wear traditional clothes, he didn't leave them, so now all were standing in line before Grandma in traditional clothes, looking handsome as ever.Girls from the town began drooling over them. Grandma whacked Rahul, who winked at one of the girls, making her blush.Stop this thing here... She scolded, making all the boys pout in annoyance: "Where did we get stuck, dude?" Armaan whispered.Neil just rolled his eyes and excused himself. He was just walking aimlessly, watching around, when he bumped into something rather soft. And the fragrance was recognis
She put her lips on his, her tongue pushing past his lips and tangling with his. He couldn’t resist. He didn’t want to. He just wanted her.He lowered his hands to her bottom and pulled her tightly against his body, pressing his erection against her belly. Her breasts ached for his touch, their shameless peaks announcing to him just how aroused she was. A pulse throbbed hard between her thighs.She moved her hands over the muscles on his back, then around to his chest. Suddenly she pulled apart, feeling a lack of breath. He never wanted to break the kiss; he wanted to explore her more; he wanted...“Neil....”"Hu..." he turned around briskly to her calling. Anna was watching him confused. She was scared seeing his eyes suddenly burning with fury; his breathing was ragged. And she knew he was upset about something. He took a step, realising he was dreaming about her. It made him furious; how could a little girl make him lose control? What happened to his taste? He thought frustrate, w
"I don't pretend anything," she said in a low voice. He looked upon her hurt face while his hand moved down the length of her arm and moved it to the small of her back; he saw her pulse jump at the base of her neck. He fought the smug smile that tugged at the corners of his mouth.My feelings are also true, she said, looking down, her lashes covering her flushed cheeks.Neel stopped and looked at her, surprised; he had not expected something coming from her like this.“What's that?” He asked to confirm...She stared at him, almost frightened by his denial. She nodded, but having no control over her emotions, she began wriggling again. "I want to go..." She was on the verge of tears. How to tell him that she loved him like crazy? But it happened to her now. She couldn't stop her heart; she couldn't think of living without him. What will happen when he goes away from her tomorrow? Worse, how would she marry anyone other than him if, in the future, her mother fixes her alliance with som
"Thank you, I can't handle this sari thing," she blabbered, clutching the front of her sari cloth so that she wouldn't hurt herself on the floor."If you can't manage, then why did you wear it?" he scoffed."Because of Mom, she made me wear this." Said Anna with a pout."You can just refuse to meet her." Both started walking. Neel was just talking to her like she was a stranger today; he just met her, forgetting for a moment about his nightmares."I can't, because I can't make her upset.""What's the big deal? For your own comfort, you could have..."‘Sometimes it feels good to see others happy.' She said it with a sweet smile."What rubbish!!" He raised his voice, hearing her philosophical talks.Anna glared at him cutely, stopping in her tracks to ask, "Have you ever done this?""Why would I?" He forgot about his grandma and just wanted to prove his point."What kind of person are you? You are selfish." She stopped herself; she couldn't judge him just by hearing his few words; that
She was really scared. "Leave me. I want to go to my mother." She has started crying by now.Neel watched her for a moment as she stood fragilely in his arms, completely at his mercy, crying for her mother.A small smile formed on his lips when he saw her howling like a little girl, and he left her as his anger seemed to be disappearing in thin air.Anna quickly rushed out of his jeep, limping on her feet. She just wanted to get away from the monster as soon as possible.Neel sat back for a while, resting his head on the seat. He closed his eyes, then suddenly realised something, and quickly parked his Jeep.Anna was limping badly because of pain, but that was nothing compared to the pain in her heart. Today, his words crushed her fragile heart badly. She was crying continuously; in a daze, she didn't know where she was moving.Neel spotted her and rushed behind her; he took her in his arms before ascending the stairs."Leave me, you monster." She banged her fist on his chest, struggl
Anna reached upstairs to their room. She took out her clothes and made her way inside the bathroom. As soon as she opened the door, an intoxicating smell reached her nostrils making her go dizzy for a moment with the essence. As she went further in, the alluring site welcomed her. The whole room was decorated beautifully with candles and roses, her essentials were kept at side properly with some massage oils and ubtan… She was floored by the arrangements and instantly blushed realising it could be none other than her romantic husband’s planning. She closed the door without locking it as per her habit…some habits never change … she left a sigh of breath piling away the last piece of cloth from her body before stepping in the bathtub. She closed her eyes and relaxed her body, thinking about him…How she wished he would be here with her at the moment…she craved his touch so badly today. From the last few days he has been busy heavily looking after his wife. The thought itself pinched he
“won’t you say anything.” “What shall I say…? I was angry for a moment but now it was me and my deeds who caused you guys to take that step…” he said looking down at her. She nodded in no, feeling for him.“It was not entirely your fault Neil, you were lost in your nightmares grief that you threw out your frustration on me, and I am yours only that’s why you showed your right to me…”Her words made him skip a beat, “yes you are all mine. God’s gift for me, I am asking for sorry for last time from you, he hovers over cupping her face, because henceforth I promise to cherish you forever and ever, won’t give you a chance to complain…” He sealed her mouth with his promise.She felt blessed to have his love today as she reciprocated his kiss with more passion and love overflowing her being. She wanted to be his in all senses. As her mother made her understand a few things for taking their relationship to a new level, she was scared, shy, nervous and what not… overwhelmed with all feelings
Neil couldn’t contain the happiness of having his wife safe in his arms, after knowing the truth. For that moment he forgot everything and pulled her apart before crushing her lips with his. Anna was startled, so was Grandma, she turned her back to them.While Anna tried to struggle against his hard grip but he kissed her like crazy before pulling apart and next moment as if realising something he just rushed out of there.‘Grandma, Neil…’ Anna called out painfully only to have Grandma turned around hearing her sad voice.‘What happened?’ ‘Grandma, Neil just went away…’ Anna cried, as both ladies watched his car moving away from the place like wild wind. “What happened to him suddenly, let’s go dear, Don't know where he went suddenly, even after all this happened, I don’t know what happened now!?” Grandma was talking while Anna couldn’t register her words all the while only thinking about Neil.They followed his car which they had brought with the driver and found out soon that his
‘You can’t leave me.’ He was shaking her body vigorously to make her wake and come back to him. He still couldn’t believe that he lost her.Suddenly, Anna got up from her sleep and saw him all over her, shaking her body in his sleep. She was frightened, “Neil...Neil...come back to senses.” she patted his cheek, calling out to him. He got up at the start and soon realised that he was having a nightmare, next moment he hugged her tight, mumbling only this, “Anna, don’t leave me alone, don’t leave me alone.” “Neil relax, it’s only a dream…” she rubbed his back, cocooning him in her arms as he buried his face in the crook of her neck. Few tears rolled down his eyes, making her skin wet.‘Neil…’ she couldn’t bear to see him so broken, thereby she tried to pull apart but he wasn’t ready to let her go, ‘I won’t let you go Anna.’ ‘Nothing will happen to me when you are with me …relax, it’s only a dream.’ ‘I am with you, nothing will happen …’ she said soothed words in his ear as he held her
“It's been two years now I have been having those nightmares. Every night I have the same dream, I can't sleep properly because of them. Do you know who used to come in my dreams every night…”‘Who...!?’ She was so curious. Neel saw her cute face and couldn't stop admiring her, "That was you, Anna!" He cupped her face...‘I...how could I...that time we hadn't even met!’ She asked innocently.“Yeah, I know we didn't meet and that was only the thing Anna, which was troubling me. The girl has face of you, she used to come in my dreams and torture me always like I am some weak person and was getting beaten up by you.. Same dream every night, you and me...and our clothes were like royal people from the historical era.” He took the napkin to wipe her wet hair.“It is? then maybe it's like our previous birth.” She told me to get excited with the idea. “Even Grandma said the same thing but I don't believe in these things Anna...I don't think something like this could happen…” he said, thro
Next Day, He walked out of the bathroom getting ready for the bed and the sight before him made his heart twist in pain. Anna was sitting lost staring at the bonfire...and he saw her suddenly closing her eyes...she fell on the bed. ‘Anna…’ he shouted and rushed towards her. She half opened her eyes and saw his concern. ‘Are you fine love?’ He helped her get up and cupped her face.‘Hmm..just a little dizziness,’ she didn't know how suddenly her head felt heavy.Neel became more worried,"nothing to worry love, it's only because of the high doses of medicine. I will talk with Amy. Hmm .!?’Anna nodded and rested her head on his chest. He hugged her dearly, combing her hair. She parted after a while to look at his face. ‘Where are you lost!? What happened!?’‘I wish time would stop here forever…’ He mumbled looking into her brown eyes and pecked her forehead. She sighed and buried her face in the crook of his neck, feeling truly loved and cared for by him.....‘What nice weather, i
Next day, he met with Amy and other doctor’s team again, discussing the whole matter. ‘Do anything I want my Anna to get cured early.’‘I will do everything in my power Neel, I have discussed her case with other doctors as well. They have sent her medical reports abroad…doctors from there as well ready to help us.’Neel sighed, holding his head…he closed his eyes in pain.‘Relax buddy! We are trying everything…now just believe in God…’Neel nodded and asked him, ‘will you do one more favour for me!?’ ‘What??’ asked a confused Amy.‘Tell Grandma about this…just don’t disclose it to mom (Anna’s mother) don’t know how she will react.’ He knew his grandma could handle the truth as she had always been strong and brave.‘Alright, I will call after a while. You take care of Anna.’ He nodded and walked out with heavy feet.….At night, when he reached Oberon Mansion. He saw his Grandma ma waiting for him. Seeing her face he knew she got to know about Anna and Amy must have talked to her as
Both reached the temple in a few hours and prayed for other’s well being. ‘God, just keep my Neel and family happy and healthy, that’s all I want.’ Neel looked at her serene face while she was praying and smiled softly, I know what she might be asking for. He turned to the goddess statue and prayed, “keep her happy and healthy always. Just make her wishes come true. Also give me strength to say the truth to her. Keep us together always.”The priest came there and saw the couple, “take it son, god mother’s kumkum, put it in your wife’s vermilion. He handed it in Neel’s hand, and always applied it, God will keep you safe always and will keep you both together.’Neel took a pinch of saffron and looked at the Anna.She was looking at him with wet eyes, still unsure about his feelings. But he looked determined as he smeared the saffron in her partition, making her close her eyes. She felt a few drops fall on her nose and smiled remembering her mother’s words.Neel smiled affectionately a
At Night, He walked out of the shower & saw her sleeping at the study table itself. She was tired after a hectic day and studies that slept on the table itself.He moved near her, lost in her innocent beauty he bent down to her. He moved his face close to her & His wet hair touched her breaking her sleep.‘Neel you,’ she gave him a tired smile.‘let’s sleep’‘But Neel…’‘I said let’s go...do your studies tomorrow.’‘But, it has just one page remaining…’ she tried to argue as he caught her wrist pulling her up.‘Don’t make me culprit more, I have committed many crimes unknowingly.’ He said guilty.‘what are you saying…?’ Anna was confused when he heard him.“you have my promise…” He gave her an ultimatum and she has to agree.‘You have got my habit…’ she chuckled, lying down on the bed."Then, we are partners in marriage…” He gave her a wink while lying beside her.She cradle close to him, “now how are you feeling..” She checked his forehead and neck. ‘Never before better than this.”