Chapter - 16
Office
" What! You know this election is important for me, do everything right" Mr. Rudra Malhotra shouted on phone and slam it on the table.
He pinched the bridge of his nose and close his eyes leaning back in his chair.
The office door opens and his assistant comes in.
" Sir," he says nervously as he sees him tense.
" What now?" he shouted.
" Sir, Yuvraj " he tried to say but couldn't complete it.
" Yuvraj what," he said getting up.
" Sir, Yuvraj called from the police station. The Commissioner wants to meet you" he said.
" What, Commissioner wants to meet me but why, Did Yuvraj do something," he asked.
" Don't know sir"
" Elections sar par ha ( elections is coming closer) and coymmissioner wants to meet me if Yuvraj did something this time I swear I won't leave him, his mother spoiled him," he said.
" Sir what should we do," the assistant asked.
" I'm going to meet Commissioner make sure nothing goes out in public" he ordered and goes out of the door.
" Ok sir"
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Tapasya
Everyone is silent. It's silence before the storm. Chacha ji is sitting at the table looking at the wall. Ujjwala is sitting beside me looking down at her hands. Yuvraj is sitting in front of me silently and the person who is sitting beside him I don't want to look at him because if I look at him I can't able to control my feelings so I turned my gaze away.
The sounds of footsteps come and the door opens revealing the CM Mr. Rudra Malhotra and some other people. Everyone stands up. He nodded and the people go outside shutting the door.
Chacha ji goes and stands in front of him.
" Hello " he forwards his hand towards him. Yuvraj's father looks at hand.
" Namaste," he said joining his hands. Chacha ji pulled back his hand.
" Jai Hind " Chacha ji said. Ok, the tension is quite visible in the room now. Looks like Yuvraj's father doesn't like police officers.
" Why did you call me," Mr. Rudra Malhotra asked.
" What's the hurry let's sit first," Chacha ji said and sit at his table. He also said at the table.
" Elections is coming," Chacha ji said.
" Yes.." the Uncle asked suspiciously.
" What happened if the news gets out that CM's son is arrested in raid" Chachaji smirked.
" What!" Uncle says and gets up from his seat. He turned around and look at Yuvraj. Yuvraj's eyes get widened and he shook his head.
" It's not true, it's all misunderstanding," Yuvraj said.
" Yuvraj" Uncle said in a tone that indicates don't lie.
" I didn't do anything like that Dad," Yuvraj said.
" Then"
" I come there to meet Ujjwala and police came and arrest us that's it," Yuvraj said.
" Who is Ujjwala?" Uncle asked.
" My daughter," Chachaji said from behind. Uncle turned and look at him.
" Commissioner's daughter" Uncle mumbled.
" What is all this" Uncle asked Yuvraj.
" We are in a realtionship" Yuvraj admitted and Uncle raises his eyebrow.
" I don't want your son around my daughter," Chachaji said angrily.
" That's why I called you here," Chacha ji said.
" But isn't it's their decision?, " Uncle said
" They both are adults they can make their decisions," Uncle said.
" I make decisions for my daughter and he is not for my daughter," Chacha ji said.
" Are you rejecting my son?" Uncle said.
" Yes"
" Ujjwala come here and give the ring back to him," Chacha ji said looking at Ujjwala.
" Papa, no" Ujjwala said shaking her head.
" Yes," Chacha ji said sternly.
Ujjwala goes towards them. Her eyes welled up as she looks at the ring in her hand. She takes it off and gives it to Yuvraj. They both look at each other.
" Good " Chacha ji said.
" I don't want to see you around my daughter ever," Chacha ji said to Yuvraj and take Ujjwala's hand and dragged her outside.
" Tapasya come," he said and I also go out of the cabin.
••••
Tapasya's home
Ma and Chachi ji are busy talking when we entered inside.
" Where were you both " Papa asked.
" Yes, where were you ha, why did you come this late" Chachiji asked.
" Because she went to meet her boyfriend," Chacha ji said.
" What! What! What! " Chachi said getting up from the couch.
Dhumtananna Nanaan Dumtanananna
I can hear it along with the lighting effect. I see everyone's face which is turned pale.
" Is this true Ujjwala?" she asked Ujjwala.
" Yes! Yes! Yes!" Ujjwala said.
" Nahi keh do ki yeh jhute ha, jhute ha, jhut ha, ( say this is a lie ) " Chachi said.
Ok, stop it Tapasya.
" It's true," Chacha said.
" Who?" Chachi asked.
" That Ruhaan's brother," Chacha said.
" Who is Ruhaan?" Chachi asked.
" That boy which is talking about," Ma said. What they are talking about him.
" That boy, he did so much with Tapasya and you went to meet his brother, " Chachi said looking at Ujjwala.
" You've spoiled her," Chachaji said looking at Chacha.
" I have, " Chacha ji asked.
" Yes, you," Chachi said.
" Now what will happen," Chachi said sitting on the couch placing her hand on her head.
" Ohh stop it, why everyone is behaving like I have committed a murder" Ujjwala shouted.
"It looks like you don't have any regret," Chachi said getting up.
" Why would I. I didn't do anything wrong. Everyone has a boyfriend what wrong I did?" Ujjwala said.
" Dekh rahe ha ap ishe ( are you listening to her) Chachi said looking at Chacha.
" I'm not saying anything wrong," Ujjwala said.
" Tell me where did you meet him," Chacha ji asked.
" You remember we went to a party in which all Politicians and businessmen came. I met him there but I don't know that time that he is the son of CM" Ujjwala said.
" We both like each other and start dating after one week I met him for a date where I take Tapasya with me too and where she met with Ruhaan," Ujjwala said.
" I should have "Yes" to that rishta which my friend suggest to me. She is right if the marriage didn't happens at the right age things like this happen" Chachi said.
" Beta, if you wanted to do marriage you should come to us and said but what you did, " Chachiji said.
" Marriage wow just wow," Ujjwala said.
"First you said to stay away from boys when I was in school, ok I understand then you made my admission in girls college so I stay away from boys and now you're talking about marriage wow why can't you marry me to a girl ha," Ujjwala said.
" For god's sake I'm not a child I'm an adult who can make her decisions and I don't see anything wrong in making a boyfriend," Ujjwala said.
" Everyone had a boyfriend in school but I don't because I was afraid of you then I thought that I'll live my life to the fullest when I'll come into college. I have many dreams like I'll go to college on a bike with my boyfriend but you shattered them by making me go to girls' college and now when I thought enough is enough and made a boyfriend you are talking about shadi ( marriage) " Ujjwala shouted.
I completely agree with you Ujjwala. I also dream about going to college with my boyfriend on the bike but...
" You know what, you wanted me to marry, isn't it. I accept it. I'll marry but the groom will be my choice and my choice is Yuvraj" Ujjwala said.
" But he is not my choice" Chacha ji announced.
" Why, what is wrong with him?" Ujjwala questioned.
" He is the son of CM," Chacha said.
" So, what's the problem. I mean many love stories don't complete because of the status but what is wrong with Yuvraj he is the son of CM. He is not some roadside Romeo" Ujjwala said.
" I'll marry him or else I won't marry at all" Ujjwala announced which her chin high.
Ok, I think it's enough because I can see Chachi's level of anger is raising.
" What did you say?" Chachi asked.
" I said I'll marry Yuvraj only or else oww.... " Ujjwala didn't complete her sentence because Chachi hit her.
" What did you say?" Chachi asked again.
" I said ahhh mummy..." Ujjwala said as Chachi again hit her.
" You can't hit me I'm the daughter of the Commissioner I'll file a case against you," Ujjwala said hiding behind the couch.
" And I'm the wife of the Commissioner," Chachi said trying to grab Ujjwala but Ujjwala is fast she hurriedly runs upstairs and opens the door of my room, and get inside it.
" Ujjwala open the door " Chachi shouted from outside.
" No "
" I'll marry Yuvraj only" Ujjwala shouted from inside.
" Ujjwala come outside," Chachi said but she didn't open the door.
My sister is really brave. She isn't kidding when she said
Pyaar kiya toh darna kya.
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Mansion
Antara and Malini both are busy talking when Rudra, Yuvraj, and Ruhaan entered.
" You are looking happy Rudra," Malini asked.
" Yes"
" May I know the reason why?" Malini asked.
" Of course," he said sitting on the couch.
" Apna beta bada ho gaya ha ( Your son has grown up ) He's got a girlfriend," he said smiling.
" What!" Malini said getting up. Her face loses its color.
" What happened Malini?" Rudra asked looking at his wife who is looking shocked.
" You have a girlfriend," Malini asked Yuvraj.
" Yes"
" You didn't tell me, your Mom," she asked pointing at herself.
" Mom I..." Yuvraj didn't complete his sentence.
" Mom what ha," she said.
" Who is the girl," Malini asked Rudra.
" The Commissioner's daughter. My son did one right thing. You how much it will be beneficial for our party to have a Commissioner in our support " Rudra said smiling thinking about the future.
" You are thinking about this" Malini said.
" Yes"
" Anyways what is the name of the girl, " Malini asked.
" Ujjwala she is.." Yuvraj said.
" She is.." Malini raised her eyebrow.
" She is Tapasya's sister," Yuvraj said.
" What! " Both Antara and Malini said at the same time. They both look at each other.
" Didn't I said that. That girl is trapping Ruhaan but I was wrong she is not alone her sister is also behind my son" Malini said.
" Mom nothing like that.." Yuvraj tried to say.
" You shut up," Malini said.
" I won't let you marry her" Malini announced.
" Marriage " Yuvraj mumbled.
" Mom I don't want to get married," Yuvraj said.
" Really," she said.
" Yes"
" I know my son will never disappoint me," she said.
" But promise me that you will stay away from her" Malini said.
" Of course Mom. I'm sure her Dad won't let me meet her" Yuvraj said.
" What do you mean?" Malini asked.
" Her Dad reject our Yuvraj for her" Rudra chuckled.
" What didn't he knew my son is one and only " Malini said proudly.
" I don't think so"
" Dad, Rudra," both Malini and Yuvraj said at the same time.
••••
Rudra and Mrityunjay are sitting and drinking.
" I met Ujjwala today," Rudra said and Mrityunjay raises his eyebrow.
" Yuvraj's girlfriend " he added.
" I like her and she is also the sister of Ruhaan's girlfriend," he said.
" I don't know my idiot sons will find such nice girls," Mrityunjay said.
" I also".
" But both of their mothers aren't happy with this" Rudra said.
" Yes, now only future will tell that will they become the bahu of Malhotra khandan or not ( daughter in laws of Malhotra's) " Mrityunjay said.
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Tapasya
Night
Tapasya's home
" We should do something before things get out of hand" I hear Ma said.
I and Ujjwala are sitting on stairs and eavesdropping on Ma and Chachi's conversation.
" Yes you're right," Chachi said.
" I think it's time to get them married. They already completed their studies" Ma said.
Ujjwala pat my shoulder and I turned to look at her.
" They are talking about getting us married" Ujjwala whisper.
" I can listen, now stop disturbing me and listen," I said.
" Ok so I'll call my friend and ask her the number of that lady," Chachi said.
" What lady?" Ma and Ujjwala asked.
" Ujjwala shut up," I said to her.
" She is a matchmaker, " Chachi said.
" Ohh ok so you call her and ask her to come here tomorrow," Ma said.
" Ok," Chachi said.
" Do whatever you want but I'll marry Yuvraj only" Ujjwala said goes from there.
But this is a really serious problem I have to do something or else that matchmaker aunty will fix our matches.
I have to find a way to get out of this problem
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