AGREEMENT - Episode 42
ANSH’S POV
I called Miss. Rose in the morning itself. She told me that she she was waiting for me in the Resort.
Ahana wanted water. I called the waiter.
” Excuse me. Can I get a glass of water, please?”
He handed me and I went back to where we were standing. I saw Ahana with a woman. I couldn’t see them properly.
” God! Hana… Y-You are pregnant.
My! My! I am going to become a Masi….. Wow…” I heard her say and she hugged Ahana with all her might.
” Ahana…. Water….” I called her slowly.
She looked at me. There was immense happiness in her eyes. The lady next to her also turned. She was Miss. Rose aka Zara Zaveri.
” Mr. Raichand….
God! Hana… You are married to him?” She asked in awe.
Ahana nodded. I wonder why even she called her Hana. These three people were crazy. I felt that I was the only sane person there.
” Don’t tell me you weren’t aware.” Ahana spoke taking the glass of water and drinking it. She came closer to me. I wrapped my hand around her. It wasn’t needed though but still….I am her husband.
” Yeah!! I knew you married some business tycoon but I was so messed up that I didn’t see the pictures properly. All I saw was that you looked like a princess in your wedding. You don’t know how much I wanted to come. I didn’t see the groom. Now I wish I had seen him. But then…. ”
“….. You forgot us. Our friendship, just because of Jaai. How could you do that? If it wasn’t Ansh I would have never found you. ” Ahana said and I could make out that she was surprised as well as in pain.
Zar……. Baby…. ” We turned around and Jaai was standing behind us. He was stunned.
Ahana and I moved a bit back giving them some time and space. Ahana held my hand tightly. I could see fresh tears in her eyes. So were in Jaai and Zara’s eyes.
” It’s really you…. Y-You look
d-different…” He said coming closer to her and she was moving toward him.
He held her face in his hands and wiped her tears.
” God!! I – I don’t know what to say. I-I m-missed you….” He said stuttering. Jaai Mehra of all the guys was dumbstruck. I enjoyed myself watching him speechless.
At once he grabbed her in a tight hug. Oblivious to what was happening around them. He was sobbing.
” Zar….. I-I am sorry. I take all the responsibility. Please forgive me. I can’t live without you. I will die. Please, don’t leave me alone. Please don’t abandon me. I promise to be an excellent husband. I have learnt that Family is the at most priority…
I love you so much…… ” He said all in one go still hugging her.
Man!! You need a break, I thought. But I don’t think he was going to stop. He met his love after such a long wait. There is no way that he is gonna miss this opportunity of expressing himself.
” Zar… You don’t know how did I survive. I was alive yet dead. Please… Forgive me. It’s still not late. I have done the damage and I intend to repair it too. I love you… You know that right?” He said looking in her eyes.
Man!!! He can’t live without her.
I wonder that sometimes, Confessing is so d@mn easy. It’s the easiest thing to do. Say ‘ I Love You’ And that’s the end of that stupid restlessness that doesn’t let you sleep. Yet it seems so very difficult to me.
It actually is when you don’t have the confidence that the person loves you back. That what keeps everyone holding back.
Ahana didn’t leave my hand for a second. I realised how much I needed her in my life as my partner. She was indeed as Zara was for Jaai.
Just Perfect.
” J….. Honey…. Stop… Breathe…
I love you too. I have been miserable without you. I am sorry for running away. I am sorry I couldn’t understand you. I am sorry that I went in hiding. I am….”
” Zar…..” He cupped her face in his hands.
” It’s fine….. I think 3 years were long enough to make us realise that we can’t think about living without each other. That wasn’t our time to love but this is our time.
I promise I won’t leave you ever. I will love you forever…. Please be the mother of my kids… “He said kneeling on his knees now. Zara was laughing now and so were we.
He put his hand in his pocket and removed a small box.
Don’t tell me… He is going to propose her. Who carries a ring with him all the time? His man surely is something else.
” Ansh!! He is proposing… He is proposing….
Didn’t I tell you that Jaai is always prepared. God!! I am so happy. Thanks… ” She said putting her head on my shoulder. Ahana was more excited than the two love birds.
” Zara Zaveri….. Will you let me marry you this time Coz I have waited so long and now even a single minute is unbearable…. I promise that I won’t disappoint you. ” He said. There were still tears in his eyes. I couldn’t believe it.
People say that men don’t or shouldn’t cry. It doesn’t suit them or makes them look weak but I believe that those men who cry are actually man enough to accept their feelings.
They are man enough to love and their love stands true…
Zara too kneeled down and wiped his tears.
” Yes.. I will definitely marry you…”
They didn’t give a d@mn that they were sitting in the middle of the lobby of a hotel. And we were standing beside them. I think this is how true love is.
Oblivious to what the other people think, believe or do.
“Sometimes, Or Perhaps Everytime, People Are Never Perfect…
It’s Their Relationship That Is Perfect…
And This Is What Keeps Them Going…” I told Ahana whose head was still on my shoulder.
” Yup… That’s true. After all this that I heard and all that philosophy you were thinking in your mind I really think that you can be another SRK aka Dr. Jehangir from Dear Zindagi… ” She said looking at me with a soft laugh.
” Really?” I was awe. How can she know what was I thinking. Perhaps, it’s a coincidence.
Nevermind…
If Your Hearts Are Connected, You Don’t Need The Help Of Words…
” Agreed Again… ” She whispered.
All I could do was smile.
Then, Jaai removed the ring from the box and he pulled her hand towards him. Not to forget that they were still on their knees in the lobby surrounded by a lot of people.
There was a cheap band in her finger.
” Ansh!! That is the one Jaai had given her when they were in London.” Ahana informed me.
” Oh!”
I could say that Jaai was equally surprised on seeing that ring in her hand.
” What…. I ran away but I didn’t stopped loving you…..” She explained and we all were laughing now.
At once Jaai put the ring in her hand and they sealed their Eternal Love with a much needed kiss. Something that shows their possession, their love and their need for each other. They were surrounded by applauses. They realised what happened and stood up.
Ahana was beaming with joy. After their reunion they found some time and came towards us.
” So… This was your plan? Isn’t it?” Jaai asked Ahana.
” Yes… No… It wasn’t. Actually the entire credit goes only to Ansh. He found Zara. There wasn’t any business meeting. The sole purpose was that you two should confront each other.” Ahana said.
” Hey! Ansh… You said about the contract. ” Zara intervened.
” Oh!! That… We can do it anytime.
There is no rush for that. I just wanted to confront you both that’s why I lied about the urgency. ” Ansh said.
” Thanks Buddy… You have given me my life back…. ” Jaai hugged Ansh tightly.
” It’s fine… Please don’t choke me. Actually I did this so that you stay away from my wife. ” I said. It was followed by laughs.
But that was actually one of the reason. I don’t know why did they find it funny.
” Hey! Thanks a lot. I didn’t realise how much I have missed him. Each day I was searching for reasons not to miss them.” Zara said.
” Hmmm… Did you find any? ” Ahana asked.
” Well, No… Hence a getaway to Maldives…” She replied.
” You cheater… We were planning to come here together… Or not at all. ” Ahana was the one putting forth the argument.
” And you came here, ALONE… ” Jaai interrupted.
” I wasn’t alone. I was with all our memories… ”
” Really…” Ahana made a face.
” Zar… This isn’t fair. If it wasn’t Ansh… ”
” YOU Three… Stop bickering like teens.” I shouted stopping Jaai.
A while later they burst into laughs.
” Hmmm… Correct… We were getting a bit nostalgic… Anyways, All’s Well, That Ends Well… ” Ahana said.
But this time, I don’t agree with her. We weren’t anywhere in our relationship. Everyone around had found love but what about us. I don’t even know how she feels about us, about me.
” C’mon.. Let’s have lunch together. First of all you guys must check in coz you are living here for two days… Right?” Zara said stopping the train of my thoughts.
Ahana was looking at me. I don’t know what to answer. Since the work was over, are we supposed to return?
” Well, Jaai will be staying here with you and I don’t think he will return without you. About Ansh and me… We will hault for a day and then go back since there is a lot of pending work.” Ahana said looking at me for the answer.
And I nodded. I didn’t want to leave so soon but then there was indeed a lot of pending work to be done.
” So… Soon… We just met. ”
” I know… But I think you and Jaai have a lot to talk. We can carry on later.” Ahana replied.
Later, We checked in our cottage, which was again a sea facing one and Ahana and I freshened up a bit and then we went to the sea side restaurant for lunch. Jaai was already with Zara waiting for us.
They looked so happy and a lovely couple. Hand in hands and always smiling, without caring a d@mn about anybody.
” You see Ansh… Jaai is not leaving her for once. He will forget that he came here with us.” Ahana said.
” Hmmm…. I can see that. It’s their time now.”
We had the oriental local cuisine. It was delicious. And I could make out that Ahana had enjoyed herself to the fullest. All the three was them were in constant conversation. They all were united after such a long time
So… Zara and I are going around here. Will you two join?” Jaai asked after the lunch.
” No… I am tired and I want to sleep for some time. Ansh? What about you?” Ahana asked looking to me.
” I have some work so I will accompany Ahana.”
” Fine… Enjoy…. You can continue what you were doing in the morning ” Jaai said smirking.
” J… I will ki|| you…. ” Ahana shouted.
While Zara and Jaai were still laughing.
” C’mon now J.. Stop it. Let’s go I want to tell you so many things. ” Zara pulled him. We parted ways.
Both of them went amidst the locals hand in hand, while Ahana and I returned to our cottage.
She laid on the bed with a book in her hand while I had my laptop. I was sitting next to her.
” Ansh!! Thanks once again. What you did for them is really speechless. I don’t know how will I ever be able to repay that. Did you see how happy they were?”
“Yes… Indeed. Now don’t embarrass
me more by saying thanks again. I am your husband anyways, and I don’t think you need to repay me. Do you? It’s my duty to ensure your happiness, right?
And I am asking the pilot to be ready. We can leave tomorrow.”
” Hmmm… Already?” She asked.
” If you want to stay here I don’t mind.”
” No… Let it be. What more we can do here. It’s for lovers right? Anyways I have the doctor’s appointment. ”
I nodded. But I could see the sadness in her eyes. Everyone finds Love one day. Hope even we do.
I saw Ahana sleeping peacefully within few minutes. And then a idea struck in my mind.
And this time I will make it a success. I want to make our Maldives trip a memorable one. For me as well as for Ahana.
I got off the bed and called the manager.
” Yes Sir….”
” I want you to do me a favour…”
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AHANA’S POV
When I got up I saw the space beside me empty. I was a bit disappointed now. Where did Ansh go?
I was the happiest person today and I was more happy Coz Ansh was the reason behind all that was happening.
I went to the deck. I could easily see the beach but I didn’t find Ansh anywhere. The sun was already at the horizon and in no time the moon would be shining. I thought that I would be going with Ansh to see the night beach.
Everyone knows how amazingly beautiful the Vaadhoo beaches are. The bioluminescent Phytoplanktons….. I wanted to see them.
I returned back and I saw a box on the table.
There was a note on it.
Hey!!
Well, To be honest, I don’t have a very good taste in clothing but I tried. Wear it if you like or else wear wh@??ver you want… But Please do have a look.
Ansh.?✉️❤️
As I opened the dress I saw something.
Hi!! Sweetie…
If you are liking it, Wear this and meet in at the West side beach.
Be beautiful,
Even The Moon should Feel Complex Tonight…
Ansh…
This note was stuck on it. I was excited now.
I quickly unwrapped the box and there was a beautiful one piece dress in it. It was a off shoulder jump suit kind of dress.
It had floral print.
After getting ready in that dress with a light makeup and perfume, I walked out. As soon as I stepped out of the cottage a guy in white and black suit came towards me.
” Red Rose for the lady.” I grabbed it and along with it there was a note too.
‘ Roses are Red, Yellow & Pink,
Sky is Black, Blue & White in a Creamy Sync.
But, None Can Compete The Beauty Of Your Hazel Pearl Eyes,
I thought… I was Wise,
But, Alas, My Lady, I Shout,
Not Wise Enough, To Find A Way Out,
Of Those Mesmerising Hazel Pearls.
Ansh…’
I was walking a bit fast now. I constant smile still on my face because of the post script. End of the day he was a business man.
He had a beautiful handwriting and I wondered who helped him write this.
I kept the note carefully with the others in my clutch. There were other two notes too which Ansh had given me earlier.
Finally after what felt like miles away, I saw him. He didn’t see me initially. He was pacing up and down.
Ansh….
He was standing there looking at me. In his best like always. There was a beautiful arrangement of table for two amidst the decorations. The beach was glowing because of the planktons.
I always wished to see them and among all of them I saw a romantic setting. Of course, It was romantic… No doubt about it.
A table of two, decorated by flowers and covered by a beautiful white clothing. It was placed along with a bottle of wine and soft music was playing in the background. There were flowers as well as lamps lit all around the place.
The lamps were making the entire place glow in its luminescence mingling with the blue glow of the sea. And the fragrance of the flowers was lingering everywhere.
There was even a sitting arrangement with pillows and blankets a few meters away the dining setup. It also had a small table in between with fruits on it.
Supported by tree trunks and wooden planks it looked very appealing. I was bewildered. It was beyond beautiful. It looked like a fairy tale.
I walked towards him. He was in a crisp white shirt and blue denims along with a blue blazer. His cologne making way through my nostrils.
” Hey! Beautiful….” He said.
” You are also looking handsome tonight. And well, I am impressed. You have surprised me.” I said looking around.
He took the roses and the box of chocolates and kept it on the table.
” Good to hear that… I am obliged. C’mon….” He held my hand and led me towards the table.
” So…. Why all of this? Roses and chocolates? ” I said sitting down on the chair and Ansh sat opposite to me.
” A change of atmosphere and theme would do good to my babies. So…. It’s for them.. And I thought that women like roses and chocolates. Don’t you? ” He said winking at me.
” Well, I am a woman so I like Roses according to your conception but I am not a fan of chocolates but since I have been gifted I will surely have them. All of them.
And Really? Your babies… And what about me?” I said making a face.
He held my hand quickly.
” Of course…. For you. If You are happy then I am happy and so are the babies… Isn’t it? ”
” I am hungry now…. ” I said quickly.
” I know. My dear wife likes to eat and sleep a lot….”
“Ansh!!!” I said.
” Okay!! Sorry… But I like all of that moods of yours. And if the Mommy is happy so are our babies. ” He said, winking at me.
What happened to him? He is not the same person I know. Or perhaps this is the real Ansh… Maybe he was just pretending to be someone else.
” Anyways, those notes which you gave me were very sweet. Did you write them yourself?” I asked.
” Thanks… And who do you think could have written them. I get all the time to think and write while you are sleeping…” He said laughing.
” Good, One of the benefits of me, sleeping, makes you a creative person. ” I said.
Then we had the dinner. It included the local cuisine along with Chinese. Ansh was now well aware of my taste and I liked it. After the dinner he stood and came towards me. There was soft music in the background going on.
” Hey! A dance…. ” he said stretching his hand to ask for mine.
I stood up giving my hand to him. He pulled me closer and wrapped one of his hands in my waist and the other one had my hand in his. While one of my hand was in his shoulder and we were swaying with the beats of the soft music. I recognise some to be SRK’s romantic hits.
He whirled me around once and then back hugged me. Ansh’s hand were on my hands which were on my belly. He rested his head on my shoulder and we were moving very slowly. I closed my eyes when his lips met my neck for once. His strong cologne, Of course Davidoff CoolWater was arousing butterflies through my body.
” I wasn’t aware that you had this side…” I said softly.
” So was I. I don’t know what things you are bringing out of me Ahana… ” He said in my ears. The breeze was constantly blowing my hair and Ansh was gathering them on a side opposite to where his head was rested.
His lips still touching my skin and slowly trailing towards my cheeks, leaving warm kisses all the way.
” Really…. ”
” Hmmm….” He hummed.
Before it could get more heated I spoke quickly pulling away.
” Ansh… Let’s go in the water. I want to touch that.” I said. He was surprised for a while as I know I had just ruined the moment. I moved away from him.
” What??” He said a bit pissed off.
” There… Look at the beauty. I want to touch it once.” I said pointing towards the small blue waves coming towards the shore.
” Ahana…. No…. It’s already cold. You can get fever.”
” Are you crazy? I wanted to see this all in my life and I am not missing it. Are you coming or not? ” I said making a gesture.
” Of course I am. Now what are you doing?” He asked when I was removing my sandals.
” There is no way that you are coming in the sea in your expensive Louis Vuitton. Are you?”
I laughed saying that.
” God!! I have a crazy wife.” He said removing his shoes and socks.
” C’mon…. Ansh….. ” I sprinted towards the water.
” Ahana…. Wait. Be careful. ” I heard him shout from behind. No doubt he was worried. I was more than four and half months pregnant already. All round now because of the twins. But it made me happy.
I slowly entered the water. It was illuminated by the phytoplanktons giving their bioluminescence. It was the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. I felt a hand around my waist.
” It’s amazing…. Right?”
” Yes.. It is. And thanks to you for all of this.” I said looking straight in his orbs. He neared my face but before anything else I splashed the cold water on him.
” Hey!! Cheater….” He closed his eyes on an impulse.
” Wh@??ver….” I laughed splashing some more water. He removed his cell and we clicked a lot of pictures together with lot of crazy poses.
I held some water in my hand and Ansh quickly clicked the picture.
It felt like there were stars in my palms. Blue stars glowing right in my hands.
I was about to splash it on Ansh when he grabbed me in his arms and pulled me towards him. I was now trapped in his strong hold. Our eyes met. He put the loose strands of hair behind my ears and then bend down towards my face, our lips only inches apart and our shallow breadths mingling together. On an impulse I closed my eyes and let that amazing feeling absorb me.
It was indeed a feeling that I won’t be able to express anymore. It only can be felt.
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TBC ??