Varanasi :
Finally the car came to halt infront of Sinha mansion. Tej face is full of excitement, Dadi face is full of hope and Jahnavi face is full of sadness. The servant waiting at the gate welcomed them guide them to the main door. Its quite simple but classy mansion with full of traditional look. 3/4th of the full mansion is filled with greenery. The furniture is antique and walls are painted with Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. The rooms are designed spacious allowing proper sunlight. The doors and windows are made up of African black wood and pink wood which beautifully carved in to birds and flowers. By reaching to the living room, servant asked them to take their seats and went from there to inform about there arrival. Dadi is eager to meet Abhay Sinha. Mamata Sinha( Gauri Mom) came to living room with drinks and snacks. Mamata wished all three of them as a formality and left from there with out sparing a look. This made Jahnavi more angry but didn't expressed it out because of Tej.
After 15 minutes Ashok and Abhay (Gauri dad and Grand-pa) came to living room with a file in their hands. Dadi, Tej and Ashok, Abhay greeted each other but Jahnavi stood as a silent spectacular.
Abhay ,who is out of dragging a situation by his nature, came to the point directly and said : "Kalyani ji, if you are again visited here for details of your would be elder daughter-in-law, then we are sorry once again, we don't have any thing to discuss about that matter. I made this clear to you many times. But still you are asking for the same, god only knows, what you are expecting from me other than Don't Know . I do respect you, but my request is do not step in to my house once again for this reason."
Kalyani smiling to Abhay words said : I'm really sorry for the trouble I have created in the past days. But now I didn't came here for Would be Elder Daughter-in-law. I came here for my would be second Daughter-in-law.
Ashok being confused asked : What do you mean aunty ji?
Dadi is about to speak but Tej held her hand and said : we are here for Omkar, the second son of Oberoi's in this generation, Alliance.
Ashok still being confused asked : What do you mean by that Tej? Say it clearly. How come we related to your son Alliance?
Tej continued : Ashok, Please try to forget the past and let's create a new future for our children by taking our first step by Gauri and Omkar Marriage so---
Cutting Tej words in between Mamata shouted : How dare you to ask for our daughter's hand even after separating four children of this house from us?
Tej being shocked due to sudden outburst of Mamata stood from his seat, Jahnavi is about to give reply to Mamata but Dadi held her hand and signed Jahnavi to stay quite.
After observing all this, Abhay stood from his seat and said : Mamata control yourself. You should not react for outsiders words. I didn't spoke till now means you should wait for my reply. Ashok take her inside.
Ashok went to Mamata and held by her shoulder signing her to go inside. Mamata also held to Ashok's hand squeezing it slightly with teary eyes said : Sorry Papa ji, but I will never forgive them for their deeds. They are responsible for Ma ji's health condition too.
By this words Jahnavi Patience broke down and said : Enough!! Enough Mamata. We are keeping our silence, that doesn't mean you can speak rubbish. Before pointing towards us just remember one thing, we are just family friends to them. But you are Family to those children. Then why you guys throw them on roads? And about Ma ji's condi----
Tej cutting Jahnavi in middle said : Don't dig the past Jahnavi. Just keep on remembering why we are here. Instead of recreating a happy future why are you dragging us back again?
Jahnavi being furious said : Stop blaming me for nothing Tej. Every one present here knows very well , who started digging the past first.
Mamata with broken voice said : If you are blaming us even now for your deeds, then what is your motive behind this alliance? You separated four children from us already. Isn't it sufficient that you came back to us again to separate one more child from our family.
saying this Mamata turned around to leave to her room but rooted to her place by listening to Dadi words.
Dadi : We found her in Bangalore.
Abhay, Ashok and Mamata are shocked to the core. Ashok is the one to gain back his senses first and asked : What? When? How? Does Arjun allowed you?
Dadi : No, Its Shivay's constant efforts we got to know her.
Abhay : I want to see her. Now.
Dadi : We just got her name. Shivay is in processes of finding more details.
Ashok : What's her name?
Tej : Its 'Anika'.
Mamata : Anika, beautiful name.
Mamata thinking after some time asked : What are you expecting from us?
Dadi : I just want your support in convincing Arjun for Shivay and Anika marriage.
Mamata laughing sarcastically said : Your family never change Aunty. Once again you are making us prey in your game. Do you think Arjun will let us speak even a word. He don't even see our faces because of you. All thanks to you.
Mamata controlling herself said : And Thanks for your information. You may leave now.
Saying this Mamata left to her room. Ashok left behind Mamata to their room.
Abhay signing in disbelief said : Once again you showed your selfishness in using us. You are planning to blackmail Arjun to give up on his Sister by using his another sister. Its shame up on you Kalyani. I can understand if Tej asked this from us, but You supporting him is never acceptable.
Abhay called a servant and said to drop them till their car and left from there. Jahnavi is happy because this proposal is canceled. But Dadi and Tej faces shrunken and reached to their car.
After settling in the car Jahnavi said : I said you before to think about this proposal twice. But who am I to you? Why would you listen to me? Are you happy now after getting accused by them with out our mistake.
Dadi is sobbing silently because of Mamata and Abhay words, Jahnavai words made her even more shameful of here deeds in past.
Tej observing Dadi's condition hold her tight in a side hug and said : Maa, Please don't blame your self by their words. Our intentions are good. So what if they misunderstood us? We are trying to join the broken Relations,But as a result they are breaking their Relations with us.
Dadi tears rolling down her eyes said : How long Should I wait to mend this Relations Tej? I hate Myself for still Waiting for Her. I strongly believe Only she can join all the broken threads.
Tej with a smile on his face said : I too hope for that day to come soon maa, I will just do my work in making the path simple for Anika.
In Raizada Mansion:
Arnav went to Kitchen to bring food for Anika. There he found a maid arranging soup in food trolley.
Arnav : Why are you arranging all this? Where is Leela mom? No maid is allowed to prepare food for Anika. Did you forgot that? Or won't you care with that?
Maid shivering with the pitch or Arnav voice said : Sorry sir, But I'm just arranging the food in trolley. Leela mam is the one who made the food. She went out hurriedly and asked me to take food for Anika mam.
Arnav thinking for few minutes about Leela mom sudden disappearance asked : Did mom informed about her visit and time of arrival to home?
Maid: No sir, Mam just left behind the new guest came today and asked me to take food for Anika mam.
Arnav being confused thought to himself ' Why Leela Mom would go behind Mouni?I should find it out.' After thinking Arnav ordered maid to serve food for Anika and left from there.
When the maid reached to Anika room, Anika composed herself from crying, but held a sad face. Atarv and Kushi are trying to lighten her mood, but nothing worked. After seeing the soup in bowl Kushi got a idea to lighten Anika's mood and explained the same to Atarv. They just adjusted Anika to sit properly and started to feed her the soup. She too absent minded swallowed every thing.
After feeding the last spoon Kushi asked : Ani how is jack fruit tastes?
Ani still absent mindedly said : A little bit sweet, little bit salty, and little spicy ( coming out of her trance) wait, why jack fruit is salty and spicy???
Kushi and Atarv started laughing and hi-fi ed each other. Anika looking at the huge empty bowl in Atarv hands with a horrified look asked : Don't say you feed me that mixed soup prescribed by Kushi.
Atarv and Kushi stopped their laughing for a second and again started laughing loudly. Arnav who just came back from security room gave a puzzled look to Atarv and Kushi. Anika started throwing every thing in her reach up on Kushi and Atarv. Arnav went to Anika and held her tight in his embrace and asked her to explain the matter.
Anika making disgusting faces said : Bhai,these 2 monkeys feed me that mixed vegetable soup prepared by Leela maa. See they feed me this huge bowl completely. Yuckk.. I need to throw up now.
Atarv : Dare to vomit Ani? I will say to Leela mom you are not following Doctor's prescription.
Aranv glaring at Atarv and Kushi asked : Why have you done this with Ani? And now blackmailing her in front of me?
Atarv : Bhai, you too think first, After eating first spoon she didn't said a word against the taste. We didn't forced her. She completed the whole bowl willingly. Now she is blaming us infront of you.
Anika being irritated shouted : Aaarrgghhh!!! you 2 get lost from here. Now.
Atarv and Kushi jumped on to the bed at once and said : We are never going to leave you.
saying this they started tickling Ani and seeing them giggling Arnav signed in relief.
After some time, Arnav said : We should find out how Arjun bhai came to know about Mouni?
Kushi : Yes, and I had a path to find it out.
Anika being curious asked : How? Arjun Bhai won't speak to us now. Mouni di, no chance.
Kushi smiling said : Arjun Bhai is not alone with Mouni di. My Dad is also present along with them in morning. so let's ask him.
Atarv : Kushi, he won't disclose the truth that easily. Kumar uncle always follow Arjun Bhai decision.After knowing Arjun Bhai's anger he won't spill the beans.
Arnav : That's true. But he can't deny one person's request.
Arnav, Atarv and Kushi looked towards Anika with a evil smile on there faces.
Anika with shocked expression said : Me?? No, I can't. There is no way I can do this. What if after my effort we didn't get any information from uncle. Kumar uncle might be unaware of this mess. He might just arrived at that time. so let's drop this idea. ok, good.
Kushi nodding her head in disbelief said : Don't act smart Ani. Dad held a smile up on his face through out the situation. Means he knows some thing more than we know. You should find it out in any case that too now.
Anika with a fake smile said : Ohh okk.. we will go to him. But first you three complete your lunch. Then we will go to Kumar uncle. ok?
Atarv : We are not sick Ani. We can with stand after skipping a meal. Its important to know the reason behind Arjun Bhai's sadness.
Anika : Yes, but why only me? You also can come with me to ask Kumar uncle, right?
Arnav : ok we will take you to there.
By saying this Arnav helped Anika by her wheel chair. Atarv and Kushi followed Arnav in dilemma. After reaching to Kumar uncle room, Arnav stopped the wheel chair and said : we can accompany you till here. Now you should go by your own. Be brave and speak wise. ok?
Anika with a shocked expression asked : This is not fair Bhai, you said you will come with me.
Arnav nodding his head in no said : I said we will take you there. I never said we will come inside.
Atarv and Kushi again hi-fi ed ecah other and gave a smirk to Anika.
Anika understanding she should do all this alone moved inside the room and found Kumar uncle sitting in sofa speaking to some one in phone. She reached to him and gave her cute smile, which uncle returned with same brightness. Anika while waiting for Kumar uncle to finish up the call framing sentences, how to ask Kumar uncle about Mouni di.
Kumar after cutting the call : Hey Ani, Whats the matter bought you here?
Anika coming out of her framing words said : Nothing, nothing uncle. Just thought to have a talk with you.
Kumar nodding said : Ok, do you want something from me?
Arnav, Atarv and Kushi are standing across the door and eavesdropping their conversation murmured 'Ask ani,Ask'.
Anika : Aah! haa, I need to ask you, you about my college. Ha college. How can I take 2 months bed rest when my college is going to reopen in a month? Its my final year and i'm not willing to miss my classes knowing that I should submit my project work too.
Anika said all this in a go and started breathing heavily. Arnav, atarv and Kushi hit there heads with there palms for missing the chance given by Kumar uncle.
Kumar smiling on Ani's Antics said : If that's the matter, you no need to worry. Kushi will attend to classes and explain it to you in the evening.
Anika giving sheepish smile cursed herself for beating around the bushes. She turned her wheel chair back to leave but, Arjun sad face came to her eyes again and she decided to ask the matter now.
Anika turning towards Kumar uncle said : Uncle, I'm sorry for beating around the bushes. Actually I'm here to know, How come you came to know about Mouni di?
Kumar smiling to Anika said : Finally you came to the point. Only you need the answer? Or all three who are eavesdropping our conversation too need the answer?
Anika just gave a smile to Kumar uncle. But all three stood there with shock, but composed themselves and entered the room bowing their heads and stood behind Anika.
Kumar : Listening to others personal talk is bad manners beta. Keep that in mind before repeating it once again.
After saying this he took a key from his pocket and placed it on the table placed in front of them. Kushi stepped forward and picked up the key and said : It written 'Hotel Grand'. Its the same hotel where Mouni di stays. Means, Its her room key dad?
Kumar just nodded and said : Yes it is. we met her there only.
Anika being confused asked : But how could you reach there uncle? I took utmost care in planning all this.
Kumar again having a bright smile on his face said : If you forgot, let me remind you, All 4 of your bank accounts are followed up by me.
Atarv : So what uncle? How our account details made you reach till Mouni di?
Anika hitting her head with her palm said: Shit,Shit, Shit I used the card for room booking.
Arnav, Atarv and Kushi glared at Anika for being irresponsible and got caught red-handed.
Kumar : Yes, At first I thought why would you plan to stay in hotel instead to house. But today morning when it is checked-in, I came to know that room is not for you but for someone known to you. For your security reasons I informed it to Arjun. When we reached there and found Mouni as your friend I felt very happy. While inquiring her I came to know that you selected her as your Bhabi and wife for Arjun, I'm glad to know that news.
Arnav : But uncle, why you felt happy seeing her there? Do you know her before us?
Atarv : Aren't you angry up on us for selecting a bride with out elders concern?
Anika and Kushi just stood silently not knowing what to ask and what to answer.
Kumar standing from his seat said : Yes I know her before itself. You all don't have any idea from how long I have waited for her arrival.
saying this Kumar uncle started walking towards study room. All four being confused followed him to the study room.
Meanwhile in Arjun's room :
Arjun after locking the doors went to his wardrobe and scattered all this clothes and files. After 5 minutes of search he found a photo frame which shows
Mouni and him together.
Arjun held the frame tight to his heart and wept silently.
Arjun's pov
Why you left me once more Mouni? You don't even have a little bit of Idea, How important you are in my life. At-least I have a right to know the reason behind your sudden disappearance. I agree I didn't initiated the conversation, because you are at fault and I'm angry up on you for leaving me all these years. But, you didn't even try to explain yourself to me and acted as I'm a stranger to you. How could you do that mouni? How could you?
Isn't my wait sufficient for you? that you left me once again with out explaining me the situation. How Long Should I wait For You Mouni? How Long? I Hate Myself For Still Waiting For You.
But I'm happy knowing you are single. And I'm sad that you are ready to marry a stranger. How could you do that? How could you forget me? How could you get ready for a marriage leaving me alone. Thanks to Ani for bringing you back to me. Once you disappeared in thin air, but now I will not let you out of my sight.
Arjun pov ends.
saying this Arjun stood up and called his security team to find where abouts of Mouni and went to fresh-up.