It's been 2 years since Abhimanyu went to Delhi, to study medicine. He made some good friends there just like Akshara predicted but no one can replace his Akshu. They still talk to each other a minimum of two times a day. They still share everything with each other. Their friendship remained the same as always. Distance only makes them closer to each other.
"Abhi, yr yeh padai kab khatam hogi. I am tired of studying now", said Akshara. She is talking with Abhimanyu on the phone. Although he is in town but Akshara can't meet with him today due to her exams. So they are talking on the phone.
"Akshu padai itni bhi buri nhi hai", said Abhi.
"Ha tum toh topper, toh tumhare liye buri nhi hai but mere liye hai", said Akshu with a pout.
"Aisa kuch nhi, aur waise bhi kal toh tumhara history ka hi exam hai. Kitna hi mushkil hoga woh", said Abhi.
"Ahaan, tumne kya history ko kam samaj rakha hai. Pta hai kitne facts, dates, places or historians ke naam yaad krne padte hai. Tum Science walo ko hum Humanities walon ka course humesha hi asaan hi lagta hai. Pr aisa kuch nhi hota hai", said Akshu.
"Maine aise kab kha", said Abhi. He didn't say anything about humanities being an easier stream than science. How did Akshu come to this conclusion?
"Mujhe sab pta hai. Tumhare sab taunt samjh ate hai mujhe", said Akshu.
"Akshu, maine tumhe koi taunt nhi mara yr. Tum ladkiyaan kha ki baat ko kha le jati ho", said Abhi in an annoyed tone.
"Akshu khana tayar hai beta", said Swarna loudly.
"Ayi badi mumma. Abhi mai tumhari khabar baad mai leti hoo abhi badi mumma bula rhi hai. Bye", said Akshara hurriedly and cut the call without waiting for his reply. Abhi smiled at his silly friend.
Akshu went downstairs and helped Swarna in setting the table. They have so many helpers but Swarna still likes to do set the table for her family. Akshu always helped her with this. She didn't like her badi mumma doing this alone. Together they set the table. Everyone also gathered around the table for their dinner.
They all are silently eating their dinner when Kairav speaks, "Bade papa, maine aur Reem ne decide kiya hai ki we will do the destination wedding".
"Wow! That's good. Tumne koi destination plan ki hai", asked Manish.
"Ji, Goa jha hum pehli baar mile the", said Kairav shyly.
"Acha hai, isi bahane sari family ki outing bhi ho jayegi. Kitna time ho gya hum sabko khi gye huye", said Swarna.
"Oh wow, finally mai Goa jaoongi. Kitna mza ayega na. Bhaiya mai har function ke liye at least 2 dresses loongi", chimes Arohi.
"Tujhe jo chahiye ho Aaru, tu woh le liyo. 2 kya 5 dresses liyo. Tu meri eklauti behen hai meri shadi ke liye tune jo bhi socha hoga, woh sab pura hona chahiye", said Kairav while pating Arohi's cheek. Arohi smiled gleefully and hugged her brother.
"Kairav aise nhi bolte. Akshara bhi tumhari behen hai", said Swarna.
Akshara looked towards them with longing eyes. She had accepted long back that she had lost her brother also. Kairav's indifference didn't affect her anymore, but looking at Kairav and Arohi's equation she felt hurt sometimes. Today she is feeling that.
Sirat looked at Akshara and smiled. "Ek aur baat batana chahti hoo mai apko. Mai nhi chahti ki mere bete ki shadi mai yeh Akshara aye. Yeh mere bete ke liye bahut bda din hai, mai use kisi ki wajah se barbad nhi krna chahti", said Sirat.
"What? Yeh kya keh rhi ho tum Sirat. Akshara Kairav ki behen hai. Tum ek behen ko uske bhai ki shadi mai ane se nhi rok sakti", said Swarna. She clasped Akshara's hand under the table to give her strength.
"Badi Mumma, aap mumma ko kuch mat boliye. It is my decision. I don't want Akshara in my wedding", said Kairav.
"Pagal ho gye ho kya tum Kairav. Woh tumhari behen hai. Tumhari sagi behen hai. Tum use apni shadi mai ane se kaise rok sakte ho", shouted Manish.
"Papa, aap har baat sagi-sauteli pr kyo le ate hai", said Sirat.
"Sirat tum chup raho. Mai apne pote se baat kr rha hoo. Tumse nhi", said Manish shutting Sirat effectively.
"Bade Papa, woh meri maa please unse araam se baat kro", said Kairav.
"Kairav mujhe tumhari maa se baat krne ka koi shauq nhi hai. Mujhe bas tumse baat krni hai", said Manish.
"Bade Papa, I have already said what I want to say. I don't want Akshara at my wedding. Ab mujhe iske age kuch nhi kehna hai", said Kairav. He sits up from the table and starts to go towards his room when Manish stops him.
"Wahi ruk jao Kairav. You cannot go like that. Akshara is ghar ki bachi hai jaise Arohi hai. Uska pura haq banta hai tumhari shadi mai jane ka", said Manish loudly.
"Yeh meri shadi hai. Mai jisse chahoo bula sakta hoo, jisse chahoo nhi. Toh please aap mujhe yeh gyan toh mat hi de", said Kairav.
"Tameez se baat kro Kairav. Tum apne grandfather se baat kr rhe ho. Hum tumhare dost nhi jinse tum kaise bhi baat kr sakte ho", said Swarna taking the side of her husband.
"Toh aap bhi apne pati ko boliye ki mere bete se tameez se baat kre. Woh jo dekhega whi krega na", said Sirat jumping in the converstaion.
"Sirat not now. Mai tumse baat krne ke mood mai nhi hoo. Toh tum beech mai mat bolo. Mai last time keh rha hoo", said Manish loudly.
"Aur tum Kairav, tum abhi itne bade nhi huye ho ki you will decide everything. You are living under my roof. I am sponsoring this wedding, meri bachi ke bina yeh shadi nhi hogi", said Manish angrily.
"Kairav Akshu teri choti been hai beta, uske kitne sapne honge teri shadi ke liye tu aise kaise bol sakta hai beta. I know there aur uske beech kuch differences hai pr beta yeh toh har bhai behen mai hote hai. Iska shadi mai ane ya na ane se kya le dena hai", said Swarna calmly. Swarna put her hand on his hair to make him understand.
"Badi ma, please aap dono mujhe force mat kijiye. It is my final decision. I don't want her in my wedding", said Kairav.
"But why, Kairav? Tu bhool gya hai isi behen ke liye tune kitni mannatein mangi thi. You fought with your parents just to have her beta. Aaj usi behen se itni nafrat kyu ki tu use apni shadi mai le ja sakta", said Manish.
"That's my biggest mistake. Na yeh ladki humari zindagi mai ati na hi mere mumma - papa is duniya se jate", said Kairav.
"Kash yeh ladki paida hote hi mar jati", said Kairav.
"KAIRAV", roared Manish. He raises his hand to slap him but stops at the last minute. He cannot hear such disgraceful words towards his princess.
"Waah yhi toh dekhna baki reh gya tha ab. Aur kitna kuch kregi yeh ladki. Pehle isne apne maa-baap ko maar dia. Aaj toh hadd hi ho gyi, aaj isne dada-pote ko ladwa diya", said Sirat.
She rushed towards Akshara who was sitting at the dining table weeping silently when Sirat roughly grabbed her arm and shook her hard.
"Bta aur kya krna baaki reh gya hai. Aur kitne logo ladwayegi tu. Kya galat kaha Kairav ne. Na hi tu paida hoti, na hi Naira aur Karthik ji hume chod ke jate. Aap is murderer, apshaguni ko mere bete ki shadi mai lana chahte hai. Kyu? Yeh ladki wha bhi apna bura saya lekar ayegi. Meri zindagi ko barbaad kr di isne ab mai mere bachon ki zindagi ko barbad nhi hone doongi", said Sirat while holding her arm roughly. She left so many bruises on the little girl's arms.
Akshara snatched her arm from Sirat's hold. She pushes Sirat away from her and shouts loudly, "ENOUGH. BAHUT HO GYA AB EK AUR SHABAD NHI".
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Apna Bna le (Abhira fic)
FanfictionAn angry boy and a bubbly girl. Both of them have been going through some difficult times but their way of tackling the problems is completely different. Can they help each other? Will the sparks fly between them?
