Hotel Grand
Mouni was shocked to know the Lady standing infront of her at the door is Kushi's Maa, means Arjun's Maa. Means does she followed her all the way till the room? She is dumb to react or speak further so stood rooted to her place zipping her mouth. Leela gave a bright smile and looked at Mouni from head to toe.
Leela : " Can I come inside?" clearing her throat said again " Actually I need to have a important conversation with you. If you don't mind."
Mouni just nodded and opened the door fully giving space for her to get inside. After that Mouni locked the door and asked Leela to settle down on the couch. She too sat opposite to Leela and asked for Tea, Coffee as formality. Leela observed Mouni's nervousness and curiosity regarding her arrival, she just declined her offer to drinks with a smile.
Leela : Sorry for your inconvenience by my sudden arrival. Its first time we are meeting, so please feel free with me. I'm here to discuss a important thing with you.
Mouni came out of her shocked expression and said : Sorry Aunty ji.. I'm just---- uhmm leave it. Say me whats the matter.
Leela with out leaving smile on her face : Hmm, I'm here to know how you and my daughters became friends?
Mouni thinking to herself " Thank god!! She is here to know about mine and Anika,Kushi's friendship. I thought she is here to know about relation I share with her son in the past." giving a sad smile "What I'm even thinking? Arjun kept our relation a secret. He even said he is an Orphan. How can I expect that his mother knows about our relationship. Mouni you are still behaving foolish."
She came out of her thoughts when Leela holding her hand and shooing a bit.
Mouni : Sorry Aunty ji.. I'm just zoned out. I'm Mouni Malhotra. Cousin of Mallika Malhotra. Mallika, Anika and Kushi are classmates. When I went to Bangalore to visit Mallika, I met Anika and Kushi. With in short span of time we became good friends.
Leela : Ohh that's great. I heared about Mallika, Bhavya, Vividha, Gauri from Kushi. I think they are really close to each other.
Mouni : Yes Aunty ji. They are really good friends. But they didn't informed me about Ani accident. I'm hell shocked to see her in that condition. I'll look after Mallika for not sharing this issue with me.
Leela holding Mouni hand said : Don't bother them beta. Actually they are calling to Ani and Kushi mobiles continuously to know about Ani health status. But Arjun gave strict orders not to inform any one about Ani condition. He asked all of us to keep quite till she recover completely.
Mouni : But why Aunty ji? Why is he behaving so rude towards everyone? You didn't see him morning, how he treated me like a criminal and demanded for answers. I thought he might change to a matured person with time, But he became even more cruel and rude.
Leela narrowing her eyes and holding Mouni both hands asked : Really Mouni? Is he changed that bad than previous?
Mouni : Yes Aunty ji.. he is very bad in previous and very very bad at present. He just want to control other person in relationship in the name of Responsibility. He behave possessive in the name of Protection. He will neglect the care and love we shower in the name of Hard-Work. He didn't even trust other person completely to share his identity in the name of Cautiousness.
Leela laughed and said : So you know more about Arjun than I know about him. But if I'm not wrong , its your first meeting with him.
Mouni bite her tongue realizing her mistake and fiddling with her fingers said : Actually Aunty ji.. I mean to say that that..
Leela stoped her laugh and said in serious tone : Its ok beta. I know everything.
Mouni looked at her more shocked than previous and shouted : What???
Leela with a short smile said : Yes. Arjun didn't said anything by words. But I can understand by his actions. One day I saw your picture in his wallet. From that day on wards I'm waiting to meet you. I dint know the reason why you left him. I never tried to ask him about this. Because I know that Arjun's Love is True and Pure, and I believe 'If not now, he will get his Love one or other day '. And see you are here.
Mouni closing her eyes for few seconds and opened them and said : You don't know how well he maintained our relation Aunty. If you know about that then you might not expect all these.
Leela with low spirits said : From What you said few minutes before I can understand a little bit. Reasons for your break-up are Arjun's Responsibility nature in controlling you, Protecting Nature in his possessive ness , Hard-working Nature for not spending time for you, and Cautiousness Nature in lying his Identity. right? If you don't mind my involvement in your personal issues, Can I suggest you one line?
Mouni nodded her head : Sorry Aunty ji. I didn't mean to hurt you. You are as if my mother to me. You can advise me with out any hesitation.
Leela : In anger, People loose their Thinking capability. For once overcome your Anger and think calmly. You will come to know that Arjun never Lied to you and Trusted you more than himself. He spend more time with you even in his busy schedule which don't have time to take a proper breath. He showered his love up on you by showing his possessiveness. He felt you are only his so he can ask you to do anything freely with out second thought but you took it as controlling.
Mouni with little confused expression : Aunty Ji.. are you trying to convince me that I'm wrong? I thought you are elder and will understand my situation but I forgot you are his mother, so you will support your own blood..
Leela gave a sarcastic smile and said : Really? am I supporting my own blood? ok let me know this, I think Arjun and you are of same college so you might know his surname right? And you also know Kushi surname right?
Mouni suddenly gasped with wide eyes looking here and there said : Kushi Kumari Gupta and Anika Gupta but Arjun is Raizada. how is it possible?
Leela maintains same smile on her face said : Who said Anika is Gupta? Anika is a Raizada. Her full name is Anika Singh Raizada. Only sister of Arjun.
Mouni mouth hung opened and stood from her seat : What? But Kushi and Anika are twins right?
Leela with a smirk now said : I'm sure neither Kushi nor Anika said they are Twins. Its you all who imagined according to your wish. My daughters just went with the flow.
Mouni closed her open mouth with her palms and gasped loud and looked straight in to Leela eyes and asked : But why?
Leela : I will disclose you everything. But before that you should promise me you won't share this with anyone.
Mouni nodded and gave her promise and again sat on her place. Leela leaned a bit forward towards Mouni and looking towards floor said-
" Arjun said truth. He is Orphan. His mother died while giving birth to Anika, after 9 months his father also died taking a promise from Arjun that he should look after his brothers and newly born sister. Arjun, Arnav, Atarv and Anika are Raizada's. Arjun is just 10 years old when he loose his parents. All his relatives and family friends left him alone.
My Husband Kumar, used to work under Arjun's father and since Anika is born I used to take care of her because already I'm handling a infant Kushi. Kumar and I can't forget the favor Arjun parents done to us in our bad times. So we took the children with us to our home. But one day someone attacked our home to kill the children. By the God blessings, some how we survived the blast and left Mumbai. Arnav is around 7 years old, Atarv is 3 years old and Anika is 1 year old, Kushi is 2 years old when we left Mumbai and settled in Assam.
Kumar got a job as accountant in one of the tea-estates and we raised all 5 children carefully. Every one used to call me Maa, but only Kushi used to call Kumar as Papa, all four used to address him as uncle only. When Arjun turned to 15 years we shifted to Kolkata. Because Kumar felt that staying at one place for longer will be danger for children. Arjun used to work parallel with his studies to give a helping hand for Kumar. Our lives are at peace and we decided never to come back to Mumbai.
But unfortunately one day they attacked our home again. I'm glad that Kushi and Anika are out with Kumar for shopping. But Arnav and Atarv are at home and I should protect them. Arnav is 17 years old and Atarv is 14 years old. We locked our self in one of the bedrooms. I called to Kumar to explain our state and get help. Atarv called for Arjun and Arnav called police. All the time Luck won't be in our favor. Before Arjun reach to us Atarv got bullet in his back. I'm panicked and held Atarv tight. I didn't remember what all happened next but Arjun and Arnav stood with bruise on their faces along with police. We moved Atarv to hospital and Kumar appeared there with Ani and Kushi. We thanked god for Atarv recovery. Then Arjun made a decision to face them instead of hiding from them. so we reached to Mumbai and settled here."
while saying this Leela tears flowed down her cheeks. Leela raised her head a bit and saw Mouni who is a crying mess thinking about all hardship her love went through. Leela held Mouni hand and squeezed a bit to assure her 'Now every thing is ok' and nodded her head.
Leela : I think its the same day you and Arjun met for last time. Because Arjun never go to anywhere except home, college and office he works. If he is not there at these three places then he should be with you. Am I right?
Mouni just nodded her head and closed her face with her palms and sobbed loudly. Leela stood from her place and sat beside Mouni in side hugging position and rubbed her back to console her.
Mouni still sobbing said : I'm so.. sorry Aunty.. I became blind... in my love... that I missed to see.. the pain and sufferings... that Arjun is facing then. Even I pointed out at him... that he can't see my pain. But what all... Arjun went through is alot... than my sufferings and pain. How could I behave such a self-centered person? Arjun gone through lot of troubles, but I'm not there by his side to share his pain... I left him alone...I acted as selfish person. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry...
Leela rubbing her head: Shhh..Shh control yourself beta. Its ok.. Its ok now. Everything is under control now. I'm sure you wouldn't behaved such if you know the truth and might support us. Its not anyone's mistake. Its just fate beta that made you separate in the past and united you at present. Arjun is successful business man and can protect himself and his family now. Arnav and Atarv are grown up and they became supporting hands to Arjun. He is successful in keeping Anika safe and happy. Arjun had everything in his life now, except you..
Listening this Mouni raised her head from Leela shoulder and looked straight in to Leela's eyes still tears rolling down from her own eyes and said : Aunty??
Leela nodding her head said : Yes beta. Only you can fulfill his life with your Love. He still kept your place in his heart vacant. Instead of worrying on the past acts, come back in to Arjun's life and make a pleasant future. Anyways this is Anika birthday wish too. right? and we never deny her birthday wish.
Mouni smiled heartly and hugged Leela tightly and said : Thank you maa,, Thank you so much.
Meanwhile in Oberoi Mansion
Shivay, Rudra and Omkar are worried even thinking of Anika having a boy friend. Rudra and Omkar knows very well how sincere and focused their brother is in searching for Anika till now. They are worried that,What if a simple reason of 'having a boyfriend' can ruin all their efforts in blink of second... But Shivay feelings are different. He don't care for time and energy he wasted in finding her. But all his worry is 'how can she choose some one when he is waiting for her wholeheartedly?' He knows that she is unaware of his presence but still he want her to wait for him. The thought of loosing her in his mind is twisting his heart.
Shivay stormed out of pool area to his room and called Khanna. Rudra and Omkar understood his state of mind now and decided not to disturb him for now and left to their rooms.
Khanna : Yes sir..
Shivay : Do you got information of that Anika Gupta?
Khanna : No sir. It takes some ti--
Shivay cutting Khanna in middle and said : There is no time left now. There is no time.Do you get it?
Khanna : yes sir. I'm trying to find it as quick as possible.
Shivay held back of his neck in frustrated manner and said : Uhh;; I should think some thing more than that. he settled himself on couch and held his head with his hands then smirked.
Shivay : Khanna Call Arjun. Now. Lets play the game reverse.
Khanna gave a confused expression but dialed to Arjun number.
Meanwhile in Raizada's mansion
Arjun ordered to his security team to follow Mouni and came to know that Leela maa is behind Mouni. He went to freshen up and came back to his room and checked his mobile and found a message from his security team saying : 'Sir, Leela mam is still inside the room'
Arjun kept the phone aside and thought " why Leela maa is behind Mouni? Does she knows about me and Mouni relation or she just went back of her because Ani made a marriage proposal." while he is in his thoughts his phone started ringing showing the called Id- Shivay.
Arjun frowned seeing the caller Id but picked up the phone and held it near to his ear but didn't speak a word.
Phone conversation
Shivay being irritated on Arjun's silence said : Won't you say hello or hi after picking up the call?
Arjun smirking : same applies to you mister. will you start a conversation in this way with every one?
Shivay composing himself from anger said with a smirk : I'm going to be your would be Jiijaa. So you should start to respect me.
Arjun became angry and said : You never change Shivay. I have said you It won't happen in billion times. But you are sticking up on your point in your own illusions and neglecting the truth.
Shivay : You are the one who is against my marriage with your sister. But your sister is not against it. I will make your sister fall for me. Even you can't stop her because she don't even know who I am. How will you explain her to stay away particularly from me? Will you show her my photo and ask her to stay away? Then surely she will continue asking her questions, who is he?
Arjun Fisting his hand : My sister is not weak like your girlfriends who fall for you. She is brave and wiser than you thought.
Shivay again smirking said: Arjun, Arjun ,Arjun even if she is Brave and Wise, finally she is also a girl and in teenage. What if she do something you don't like on back of you? She is 19 years old and can take her decision by herself, with out informing you,right? so stop praising her and be ready to loose.
Arjun became red in anger and said : Shivay you are crossing your Limits. My sister discuss everything with me. Even if she is a teenager, her thoughts are courageous and acts are full of kindness. She is not a spoiled brat like you who had unlimited number of girlfriends.
Shivay with out leaving smirk up on his face : So finally you want me to believe that your sister is still single with no boyfriends.
Arjun in anger : Yes she is. Any doubt?
Shivay laughing loudly out of happiness said : Thank you Arjun, Thank you so much.
Arjun still being angered and confused : What the hell is this Shivay why are you laughing like hell and thanking me?
Shivay controlling his laugh and smiling heartily said : Nothing Arjun, This stupid Rudy raised a doubt that your sister might have a boyfriend. I'm really worried regarding that and decided to confirm from you.
Arjun closed his eyes tight and made a fist in full of anger now stood silent.
Shivay with out getting any response from other side said : Don't worry Arjun, sometimes it happens. Anyway I didn't expect you to fall in my reverse game trap. But you did. I think something is bothering your heart that make you lost your mind power.
Arjun thought about Mouni and punched the wall : Urghh,,
Shivay : Easy man, easy.. I'm glad you raised your sister with good upbringings.
Arjun smirked now and said : Don't be that much glad Shivay. She is just 19 and going to turn 20 in 2 days. What if she don't have a boyfriend now, she might select some one in future. And I'm too modern like these days to accept my sisters wish and bless her with her boyfriend of her age.
Shivay stood shocked because he didn't expect this kind of response from Arjun.
Arjun smirking again said :Easy man, easy. It happens some times. Since she don't know your presence she will accept to proposal by any of her best friends. And I'll be glad because she will select her groom by her wish but not because of someones force and elders promises.
Shivay throwed his phone in anger smashing it in to pieces.
Arjun kept his phone aside smirking and closed his eyes.
End of Phone Conversation
Shivay sat on chair frustrated and thought to himself. My intentions are True and Pure God. You should help me and make her to wait for me until I reach her.