chapter 25

She was sitting on her regular place in her shop. Customers were coming in and going out, some of them wishing her good morning also. But , she didn't respond to anyone. Why ?? Because she had her own thoughts to marge into. "Pallavi, Pallavi. Dhyan Kahan Hai Tumhare. " Amruta asked looking at distrubed Pallavi."Hn...Kuch Kaha Kya Tumne ?" Pallavi asked back."Ohhh God.... Pallavi. Aaj Naa Mujhe Sach Mai Jan Na Hai. Akhir Kya Hai Tumhare Becheni Ki Raaj ... Pichle 3din Se Pareshan Karke Rakhna Hai Yarr. Bol" Amruta came and sit closer to her , supporting her hand on Pallavi's shoulder.Firstly Pallavi got shocked that how could she find out but now, she knew the effects and she can't ignore her with some odd excuses. So, she needs to tell her everything but problem is where to start. Before starting the narration of he complicated love story, she gave a disclaimer, which every girl gives to another before any discussions.Yes.. that iconic line. I am telling you but Don't tell anyone else about this. Seriously 🙄.Then she started her chapter from her accident and the story continued as usual to kiss ... After that only thing happened between them was stealing glance and avoiding eachother with unfair excuses. These things were happening in a periodic way from past three days.Sometimes Raghav giving the excuse of office or she of kitchen. Sometimes Raghav went to washroom or she to balcony to avoid the same situation which had happened that morning..."Ohhh, Toh Ye Problem Hai. But Ye Toh Problem Hi Nahi Hai. Tum Dono Ek Dusre Ko Avoid Kar Rahe Ho, Kyn? Because Both Of You fear That You Again Ended Up Kissing. Hn ?? That Means You Love Eachother so much that You loose control on yourselves. Hn ? Toh simple Hai. Go and Confess Naa. Aab Kya Pandit Se Mahurat Ka Wait Kar Rehi Ho..." Amruta told in middle of her story."But...Mai...Mai...I mean I don't know about Him or Mai Bhi..." Pallavi Stammered."Kya Bakri Ke Tarah Mai Mai Kar Rehi Ho Yarr.Abhi Tum Boli Ki Tum Raghav Se Pyar Karti Ho Aur Mai 100% Sure Hun Ki Voh Bhi Tumse Pyar Karta Hai...Phir Ye Mai- Voh Kaha Vich Mai Aa Geyi.""Pallavi, Ek Person Naa Apne Feeling Ke Vare Mai Clear Or Confident Hona Chahiye...Basss.Jeise Mujhe Pata Hai Ki Mai Farh..." She bite her tongue in middle realising her mistake."Kya..Kya... Farhad Kya. Age Bol... Tum Aur Farhad Kya..." Pallavi Started inquiring."Kuch Nahi Yarr...Mai Toh Bas.. Achha Okay." Finally she gave up.This is her turn Now and she started with the same iconic line...I will tell you but please don't tell anyone else.She started her story from the day when Farhad came to her aid that night, then how he often calls and asks silly questions, how he sometimes behaviours like an innocent kid , how he comfort her when Pallavi went missing, helping nature, loyalty and positively hits her different. How She felt safe and comfortable with Farhad.. and in the end She doesn't know when but she fell for Farhad.Pallavi sighed " If You are so confident then why don't you try first...I am scared. If your get success then I do..." Obviously Pallavi was scared. Scared of Raggav's devastating anger, Raggav's impulsive nature and it's conclusion. But in case of Farhad... There was no possibility of those things to be happen. He is calm, cool and  has  patience. So , better to start experiment from Farhad...They know if the outcome earns positive then Pallavi can muster strength Otherwise God knows 🤣. "But I don't know about Him...I mean I don't think Farhad also..." Amruta replied sadly."Then Do start to know..." Pallavi replied."Yes, you are right. Tomorrow. That's it. Tomorrow is his B'day. There must be a huge party on your house...Naaa" Amruta replied excitedly."Who... Whose B'day" "Seriously Pallavi. You said that You love Raghav and Don't know about his  B'day..." Amruta mocked to her.OhHo...How could she forgot. Amma has told her today morning. Also to visit temple tomorrow but she... Now a days, she is forgetting a lot. Stooping in her scarcity and love for Raghav. Thanks to Amruta that she got her reminded.So, till the day finished girls decided between themselves, the plan was simple.Pallavi will invite Amruta to her home tomorrow morning saying that she needs her help. Then Both of them secratary arrange a cute indoor date for Amruta's confession inside guest room. When everyone was busy with party at night. Pallavi will send Farhad to Guest room with any bizarre reason where Amruta was already present. So that's it. Though Pallavi also wanted to witness that moment but, she has a principal job to keep Raghav busy and away from Farhad. The day over and the night came. Now , Raghav only enters to the room after Pallavi sleeps. When the truth was she was just pretending. Both of them cuddles eachother thinking that other one is sleeping and naive.Pallavi Thought so much. Yaa, she can't propose him for now but she can arrange a good surprise or give him ,an awesome gift to remember.She will try her best make this day one of the best day of his life. So , she decided in the very morning. She won't be angry at him and won't fight at all whatever the case is .So, the D-Day. Everything was happening according to thier plan. Raghav and Farhad went to office after everyone wished him genuinely. Pallavi and Amma visit temple. Amruta came home to help Pallavi in arrengement, Farhad with event manager and office schedule. Kirti on her own job and workers in  decoration for night.But no-one knew about the out and out bakwas plan running in our boy's mind. Though he was not satisfied with the simple way Pallavi wished him, but preparing himself for his night task. He has already said Farhad to make a good setup in thier room. His plan was also simple. He will invite some of hot girls and act like flirting with them. Then Pallavi will turn angry and jealous if she also love him, then she will went to thier room and then fight with him.That's it. Somehow, he will made her confess what he want to listen.As casual our Indian man do jobs, Farhad forwarded message to Rajan and Rajan to Event Boy. But the message somehow changed a little through this traveling. So , What the executive one understood was to decorate guest room rather than Raghav's.He went inside to analyse dimensions but got himself shocked." Aree, Kya Mazak Kar Rahe Re Ye Sab...Ye Toh Pehele Hi Dulhan Bana Beitha Hai, Aur Kya Decor Karu. Amiro Ke Chohle.Toh ,Basss. Do Chai Piyunga Aur Thoda Der AC Khake Bahar Bol Dunga Ki Sab Ho Gaya." The boy told to himself and also did so. Farhad got a confirmation from junior and send to senior with simple line 'JOB DONE '.Finally the night arrived, Pallavi had already baked a cute cake and also brought a gift for him. Though it was not so expensive like he uses still she had used almost half of her savings for it .When she went out from washroom, A gift box was lying on bed. She just run and opened in enthu. It had a black net saree with beautiful patterns worked on it . She loved it and she knew the sender well.It had a small card written" please wear it for Party. "She hugged that item as if she could feel him within it and went for change.So, RR mension is full packed and hyped today. From know business men to Desi dealers , from film actors to reporters... everyone was there present only to wish some good to the centre of attraction ; our B'day Boy. The Raghav Rao.He was standing in the middle in a black blazer and stylish look, surrounded by a bunch of girls as casual. But somehow his eyes were searching for someone... the love of his life; Pallavi. Finally, A perfect feminine structure came down from stairs slowly. She looks alike the way he had imagined her in this saree. She looked at him and smiled. But that smile act like a magnet. All he wanted to come closer as possible, hugged her tightly and admire her beauty till the night ends. But he knew, today he has some other plans. And he stated working on it. Pallavi first tried to ignore it but couldn't bear more towards the end of party.She slowly slowly started burning like coal being unknown that she was being monitored by someone. Why he is like this ?? But he is like this then the thing is how can she fall for a butterfly herself. Moreover, she had promised not to get angry but now... She picked up a glass from server and drank to control her anger.Finally she gave up and went inside the room nearby.But as causal, a pair of eyes along with a body followed her too."Hay , Have You seen Pallavi ? " Amruta asked to someone from back."Noo, But Have You seen Anna ??" The person turned and asked back."Farhad , Tum ? Ohh. Achha Raghav Bhi Nehi Mil Raha Kya ??" Amruta asked to get confirmed.(How could you do this Pallavi ?? You planned so much, show me hope and all yourself vanished at right time...Oh God !!!) Amruta thought sadly."Maybe in their room .... Let's go" Both of them said.The door was open itself and no any decor rather than a gift on bed. Amruta and a surprised Farhad entered inside. But No-one was there. Neither Raghav nor Pallavi. Then where the hell they went ??Amruta went towards washroom and Farhad to check near balcony. When she was coming out of it, her legs slipped and she closed her eyes in response of falling. But to her surprise, her eyes directly met with her savior gathering herself in his arms. OhHo... It's now becoming difficult for her to resist more. She didn't know, why she always got attracted towards this school boy. His innosent face, spike hair, uniformwala get up and boreing life routine.He made her stood cheking slowly her from close. It's not like she was looking more beautiful in that up sleeve blue gown, he likes her every self and every form. But the new thing  was what he was seeing in her eyes. Today, it has different emotions unlike other times thay had meet. Hn ! It was true that he had accepted her friendship happily when she asked for.  They were friends from then and he couldn't deny that he loved her company but this emotions made him scared.When he was going outside, she stopped him. Holding his hand firmly. She has prepared herself for today and if she fails then maybe can't gather strength to repeat further. She didn't care about decoration now... (Honesty it doesn't matter much. Amruta, Don't left this golden chance.. the train is leaving the station and you have to be in it.) She decided in her mind."Farhad, I have to tell something. " She chuckled softly. "But Amruta...What..Now !!" "Shhh... Please. Don't say anything. Just listen to me. Please. " Amruta came a step closer to him , looking straight through his eyes, fighting with her emotions.. started with a low voice" Farhad, I know maybe you don't believe in such things. Or maybe I should as a stupid but it's true that I love you. I love you so much. When You are with me, I felt like someone different..I feel like luckiest one, I felt like I can do anything. You know ! I was always in a search of prince charming but when I realised my feelings for you...A honest heart is more beautiful than prince charming. So Do you also love me ?? Please say " Farhad just got all of a sudden.He had never expected that. He turned back trying not to face her...or maybe to digest what he just heard. It's not like he didn't like her but he knew what she wants but the question was can he gave her all the things she want being an orphan and simple employee. Though he was the PA of a famous business man com. Don but He never demanded more than what he deserves. That's his loyalty and integrity. "Amruta, I don't know. But I am sorry. I can't...I mean.." He paused in middle still facing his back to her.She couldn't be able to listen further. That was enough to make her cry... She turned around left hiding her tears... With unbearable pain in her heart ,silently... But her departure became unknown to him.So his explanation was continuing as usual. When he turned after finishing... No-one was there. Ohhh, where she went ? He looked through the window in rush. She was walking in middle of road. OHNo.He Run down ASAP. How can she left without listening full...He can't let her go like this and moreover she seems to be sad."oh Abhi Toh Yehi Thi. Kahan Chali Geyi A Ladki. Amruta...Amrutaa..." He shouted standing at the same place where she was,finding no sign of her.Before he could came out of his thoughts, He saw loaded lorry was rushing towards him.. Being perplexed he jerked back in response but felt a sudden pull and the lorry passed away.He opened his eyes, checked his body once. He was all right. Then what happened. A mumbling sound forced him to turn. What he saw made him frozen in a second. A blood shaded motionless body was lying there mourning something... the seen was more painful that his own death..."AMRUTAAAA...." He shouted loadly running towards her lying self.To be continued ⏩