AGREEMENT - Episode 20
AHANA’S POV
I was more than upset with the spying thing that Ansh did.
I know that he is being protective but why the hell he doesn’t want to show it directly instead of sending detectives to torment me more.
Jaai and I had secretly planned a surprise for Piya and Mir. I hope they love it. I know Ansh is so busy nowadays after that fight of ours so I ll have to manage on my own.
It’s been an entire month since then. Piya’s call for baby shower made me more excited. She is almost 7 months pregnant.
We have been married for almost 6 and half months. That’s more than half a year but still its not working well.
But I have left my problems aside for a while. Jaai had been an angel always. By my side. I really wouldn’t have made it without him. I know he is also messed up with his problems but he never mentions.
I went to Piya’s house a day prior to make all the arrangements. Their parents were also coming that day. They all were very sweet.
I felt lucky to have all of them. I was always aloof in my family. Ansh was really blessed to have them. I had asked Fray to deliver my dress at their house.
She has done it again beautifully. It wasn’t a bit heavy, simple and beautiful. I wish Ansh comes. I don’t know why I am thinking about him nowadays.
I should be upset with him but he doesn’t upset me at all. I know he is like this.
I was so busy the entire morning that I didn’t realise that everyone had arrived. Ma called me.
” Ma……”
” Aha… You look stunning. Where is Ansh?”
” Hmm… Frankly I don’t know. But he ll come soon.” I said,smiling.
I had gut feeling that he ll show up today. I went to bring the sweets. When I returned I was so full and my dress made my situation more worse. I was about to fall when Jaai grabbed me.
Just then from my corner of eyes I saw two brown orbs staring me. Straight without blinking.
It was Ansh…. I was so delighted. He came. I saw him and our eyes met. Typical Ansh. Even in such a function he comes so formal.
In his Tuxedo. He looked charming. The colour was just perfect. He was the only one in formals. I wished to see him in Kurta but not today maybe.
Last time I saw him ethinics was in our marriage. His hair is a bit mess but makes him look more cool. He always does. God…. What am I thinking?1Piya called me.
Gosh!! Ansh had brought so many gifts. I was surprised. I hope he likes mine. I noticed him staring at me most of the time. But secretly I was enjoying it.
” Say cheese…” Ansh whispered in my ears when the photographer came to click some pics.
His hand around my bare waist felt so warm. I was having some sort of weird sparks through my body I gave him a stern look.
I had to remind him that I was still upset with him. Jaai was still beside me. I grabbed his hand. I could see the anger clearly on Ansh’s face.
” Ahana….. Did you forget you are my wife…?? Remember the ring. Hey!!” He said pretty loudly. He called the photographer.
” Mind if you click some candid pics of us?” Ansh asked him. I was surprised truly. I never expected this from him. The photographer agreed as everyone else had left leaving only few of us.
Ansh pulled me in the garden area.
” Ahana… Thanks for everything you did today. You really saved our family traditions.” I was taken by surprise.
” Ansh… Am I not the part of it?”
” Hey!! Look here and say cheese.” The photographer called.
Just Ansh quickly pecked me on my cheeks and I looked at him. I think I even heard a click.
This surely must be taken. But before we could proceed Ansh’s cell was ringing.
” What? ” He asked angrily. I think he didn’t like getting disturbed. So did I.
” Hmmmm… I am coming.” He hung up.
He grabbed my hand pulling me with him.
” What??” I asked.
” I am dropping you home and then I have some urgent work to look into. ”
” It looks like you are the only one who works. I have to help Piya wind things up. So you go I ll go home.”
I groaned pulling my hand back.
” It’s already 6 now. Who ll drop you? You didn’t even bring your car. ”
” J….ll drop me home. ” His expression changed all of sudden.
No… I ll send the driver to pick you up. Did you get it. You are not coming with him.”
He was making me angry again now.
” Ansh… You can’t order me around. We have something to discuss so I ll come with him. See you at home.” I said.
” Why don’t you clearly tell me that you have some date planned with him instead of giving me some stupid excuses.
You already plan everything with him isn’t it? ”
” Ansh…. What do you…… ”
But before I could complete he felt. Leaving me alone in the garden. He abandon me again. I forgot to mention the photographer left already.
What planning was he talking about? This is the problem with Ansh. He never lets me complete myself and walks away in between the conservation. What urgent work came in now?
It’s like, only I am the one who needs to explain him everything. A bipolar he is…. He is really thinking something about my relationship with Jaai. I don’t know what to do.
” Hana… What are you doing her alone? Where’s Ansh?” Jaai came in. I quickly wiped off the tears.
” He had some urgent work so he left. C’mon let’s wind up and leave. I am already tired.”
” Yeah!! I ll drop you home and we can catch a coffee.”
I nod and we go inside.
***
After we were done Jaai and I went to Starbucks to grab a cup of coffee. I needed that. After Ansh left in such a abrupt manner I needed something to keep my mind cool. He is really unpredictable.
” Hana…. You seem lost. Is something wrong?”
” Huh!! No…. Everything is fine. I am okay…”
” One doesn’t repeat itself if something is wrong. Are things okay with Ansh? You know you can share with me.”
” A Hmmmmmm… I know. But for now I just want some peace. It’s all messed up. ” We were in the car outside my house.
” Hana…. Actually I am going to London again. ” I quickly glanced at him giving that look, ‘ What.. Again….’
He pretty understood it well.
” Yeah!! Again. Due to Ma I had to return early. So…. I ll be leaving by the early morning flight.”
” J…. You can’t do this. All the time you are abandoning me. This is not fair. But now tell me the truth. What is that you are doing in London?”
He gave that defeated look. Now he has to open up.
” I know it’s something related to Zara? And if yes… Then I want to know everything. Do you get it?”
He sighed. It will first time after so many months that I have seen him so weak and helpless.
” Yes…. It’s everything linked to her an only her. Years back my work was more important but now she is my only work. I went to New York too for that but it was all clean. Not a trace. Not of her or her family. ”
” Oh! So that was the true reason behind the repeated trips to New York. I am so proud of you J…. It’s been 3 years and still that memory haunts us.”
” 3 years long years of desperate wait. I lost her but not for forever. It ki||s me inside.” I could see tears falling from his eyes.
That time I understood that Men are not so strong as they appear to be on outside and Women so weak how they pretend to be.
True Love has no bounds.
It brings The Strongest as well as the Weakest out of all.
” So… What’s the news in London?”
I asked after some time. We were now standing outside the car in front of my house. I could see the light of my room on. Maybe Ansh was home but I doubt he is never home so early.
Gosh!! Again I have to stop thinking about him.
” A few months back my private detective informed me that he had seen Zara in London.
He had been tracing her since then but again lost her. She seemed to be there due to some buisness but hell…
She never leaves behind a trace. I have been lost completely since a month. I know somewhere deep down that she has changed her name and personality.
I don’t know why. I think she is working somewhere at a good post but keeping herself on a low profile.
Why??? Hana… Why?? Am I being so badly punished? ” I could see him on the verge of crying.
” J…. I am so very proud of you. I am proud you didn’t give up. It’s just that you need to pass some of the tests laid by God. I miss her too. I miss our old golden days. The three of us.
I swear J even I am trying my best but….”
” Its fine Hana…. I messed up so I ll sort it out. Take care. Of yourself and Ansh. I ll leave now.”
As he was about to leave I saw a tear escaping his eyes. I quickly held him and gave a tight hug.
” After seeing Piya and Mir I think that will I be able to get that happiness back. ” I heard J saying that in my ear.
” Of course… Sooner. I know your Love is enough to hold you together. Now go and catch your flight.” I said wiping his tears and kissing him briefly on his cheeks.
Hana….. ” He called me before leaving.
I replied ” Hmmmm….”
” What If I didn’t Find her? ” I could see the pain in his eyes. Is being in Love so painful….
I swear I don’t wanna love anyone.
I didn’t know what to answer. It’s true that we are looking for her but it’s in vain. I didn’t want Jaai to have false hopes but I really can’t see him so helpless. I know somewhere deep down he is falling apart. I wish I could help him.
” I don’t know J….. But Believe me Everything will be fine. The Ending is always Happy and if it isn’t Happy then It is not the Ending yet…” I said.
” Hana…. You are just wonderful… Bye.. See you.” We parted our ways hugging once again.
I looked up towards my room. The light was still on. But my mind was preoccupied. I missed those days when I used to smile with all my heart.
I Jaai and Zara.
Ahana Sehgal, Jaai Mehra and Zara Zaveri.
We were together from our school days. Everyone used to call us,
‘ Wholesome Threesome…’
Jaai was an orphan adopted by our English Teacher, Shyam and her wife Hina. He was always grateful to them. Both took care of Jaai as his own son. They always loved me too. We used to hang out with them after our school got over.
Zara lived near to my house. She lived with her Mom and Dad. Her father was a businessman just like mine. But five years back they shifted to New York and we lost all contacts. But Zara still lived in Mumbai because of her studies and job.
No matter how rich they were, Zara wanted to do something on her own. And she worked hard for it.
” Hana….” Zara too called me just like Jaai did.
” Yup… Zar…. I know we are going shopping today. I ll wind up my work early.” I said on my cell. We had planned a mini vacation to Maldives so we both going on a shopping spree.
Jaai had too started his own buisness. And now it was blooming. He went to do his MBA in London and Zara too followed him there to do her Fashion Designing course. Although they didn’t agree but they realised their Love in London.
” Hana… I am just going for my college there. Don’t you dare think I am going behind him.” She told me when I went to drop her on the airport.
” Hmm… I know I know….” I said smirking.
Just thinking about that day, brings smile on my face.
The day when they both left together for 2 years and returned as the happiest couple in the world. I was so happy for them.
We didn’t meet much as we all were busy in our lives so we had planned this outing.
Jaai and Zara were dating each other from the last two years. After their numerous fights and arguments they finally realised their love for each other.
” J… Babe…. Where are you? We have to leave in an hour.” Zara called him. We were waiting for him since 2 hours. Our flight was in 3 hours and he didn’t show up yet.
” Coming… Sweetie.” Saying so he hung up.
An hour turned into 4 hours. We missed our flight and we were still waiting for him in verandah with our bags packed. I could see Zara crying now. She was more than upset. B
ut then Jaai came in running all wet due to his sweat. He had red and yellow roses in his hand.
” Zar…. Baby…. Look I am sorry. I really didn’t mean it.” He came nearer but Zara refused to look up.
He gave me one yellow rose out of the bunch of flowers and rest to Zara.
It was a rule always. I would receive just one yellow out of those while Zara could get red and yellow both. She loved roses. They both had their very first fight due to roses. A stupid argument.
He gave Red for their Love and Yellow for their Friendship.
He drew her face closer to his by lifting her chin up.
” Sorry…. I was getting in my car when an important client showed up. It was d@mn urgent. I swear I ll make for you, Love…” He was pleading now.
She finally looked up at him. Tears were not falling incessantly. I was also upset but Zara was the one who was the most excited. She secretly told me about her plan to propose Jaai. She said it would be the best trip ever.
She got up and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck. He wiped her tears off.
” It’s Okay… Babe…. I know work is important. But you have to promise me that you make up for today.”
” Deal…” He replied and they both reunited.
” And who is gonna make up for me. Jaai are you not apologising me. Huhh!!” I said giving a grim look.
” I am…. ”
” I am…. ”
Both prompted together and we all Burst laughing.
They were deeply in love until that day when destiny broke them apart.
But in a year after they returned I didn’t know our lifes would change so drastically.
Just thinking about those days brings goosebumps on my skin. I was already crying now. My cheeks were wet and I didn’t even realise it that I was sitting on our stairs near my bedroom.
” Crying for that friend of yours. Missing him already. Didn’t you have fun drinking coffee?” I heard that familiar husky voice and stood up once. That cologne which I can’t forget.
” I thought you were done crying and wiping his tears off. I swear he must be missing you too.” I don’t know what the hell he thinks.
But his eyes were already red.
” Ansh…….” I turned around completely now.
I could clearly see a whiskey bottle in his hand.
He was drinking alright!!
why is he drinking??.
TBC