She felt unusual heaviness in her head.Some unclear noise strikes her ears but she is not able to understand them.She tries to open her eyes instantly but her eyelids have become heavy like someone has put some weight on it.She open her eyes slowly and looks at a pair of eyes are looking at her full with concern.Her dabbu is sitting beside her.
"Vivi......"She speaks with difficulty in weak voice as her throat becomes dry.
Dev looks toward the end of the bed
Dev supports her putting his hand on her back , helping her to sit.
Taking slow steps,Vivan comes toward Ananya with tear filled eyes.She raise her head to touch him but pause in the middle recalling his words.He hates her and her presence.She looks down controlling her tears as she put her hand back.
"Galti ho gayi."Said Vivan with heavy heart when Ananya put her hand back.He hold his both ears when Ananya looks at him "Sorry...Did..."He paused looking at her."MAA"
Teri main
Balayein loon
Tujhe main
Duaayein doon
Tujhko main
Khushiyon ke saaye doon
She looks at him astonished as he spoke.No this can't be true .She is dreaming .Yes ,She is dreaming or she just heard it wrong.May be this is after effect of her battle with Timnasa.She looks at Dev to confirm that she is dreaming or he spoke something else.But Dev's face which reflect happiness as well as astonishment , confirms that she have not heard anything wrong.She again looks at Vivan .He call her 'Maa'. Tears fall down as a bright smile adore her pale face .
"Phir...phir se ..bolo.."She said still not able to believe on her ears.
"Maa"Speaks Vivan again with smile .
Khwabon ko
Sajaaye tu
Aankhon mein
Basaaye tu
Tujhko main doon
Sab jo chaahe tu
Ananya looks at Dev who blinks assuring her and then looks at Vivan .She wants to cry loudly but at the same time she wants to laugh aloud .She don't know how to express her emotions as no words can explain what she is feeling now.
Saari raat ye pehra kare
Keh doon chand
Taaron ko
She expand her arms toward Vivan and next moment Vivan runs in her arms embracing her tightly .
Chaoro chaoro
Icha paari chaoro
Chaoro chaoro chaoro
Icha paari chaoro
Dev wipes his own tears looking at mother and son duo as they are crying their heart out in each other arms.There are two more people looking at them standing near door.Karuna, who come to give Vivan some food, was going back after finding that Vivan already ate from Dev , but Smita stops her and told her to meet Vivan as she understand her feelings afterall she too had to go through same pain when Devangna ji came to claim right on her son,Ballu.
When they reach near door ,they heard Vivan calling Ananya as Maa.
"Ye achcha hai beta"Said Dev smiling in tears "Usse Maa aur mai. kya "He asked raising his one brow with smirk as Vivan and Ananya break their long hug.
"Aap partner"Said Vivan wiping his tears.Ananya chuckles slightly looking at Dev's open mouth on Vivan's reply
"Are ye galat hai"complaint Dev looking at them and Vivan laughs looking at his disappointed face.Whereas Dev smile inwardly and looks away pretending to be angry.
"PAPA" As Vivan speaks Dev turn back , looking at him with smile.Vivan stands up and hug Dev .Dev too hug him back trying hard to control his tears.But his tears is not going to follow him today as it comes in his eyes.He looks at Ananya who is smiling while admiring their bond.
"Ananya"Finally Karuna speaks preparing herself.Dev and Vivan looks at her with Ananya .She come near her hesitating.Till then Baal Pari ,Mahesh , Manav and Mehar come there."Maine ..tumse jo kuch bhi kaha ...Mai..."She looks down trying not to show her tears."Mujhe maaf kar dena"She fold her hand still looking down."Vivan. tumhara beta hai"Her each word is breaking her own heart into pieces."Aur ab...usne bhi...tumhe apni Maa man liya hai"She speaks looking at Vivan feeling unusual heaviness on her heart."Tum ....dono ...uska khayal rakhna .."She said looking at Dev and Ananya.She opens her mouth to speak but couldn't speak further and turn back to leave.
"Ab karuna Aunty ne tumhari responsibility mujhe de di hai "Said Ananya as karuna turns back "Tell me Vivi ,Aaj tumhe sham me kya khana hai .I will make it for you "She winks at Vivan with smile.
"Aap kyu banaogi ,Bahar se Italian order kar do na"Said Vivan looking at Karuna who is slowly going toward the door."
"Ok done"Said Ananya loudly.Dev rolled his eyes.
"Mai soch raha tha ki Mai thak gya hu to kam se kam ek week ke liye school se chhutti kar lu"asked Vivan loudly looking at karuna.
"Ek week ki kyu Vivi ,do week kar lo"Said Ananya signalling Dev to start as Karuna stops near the door on her statement.
"Nhi Vivan do week ki chhuti to kya do din ki bhi chhuti nhi lega."Said Dev.
"Tumse kisne puchha hai Dabbu"Said Ananya "School boring hote hai.Do week nhi bhi jayega to kya ho jayega".She said looking at karuna but suddenly turns toward Dev when Karuna turn back.
"Waise raat ko to order hoga tab hoga per icecream kahne ka man to abhi kar rha hai."Said Vivan after asking Ananya that Karuna is being affected or not.
"to kha lo"Said Ananya smiling"Cheda ji ki dukan se jo chahiye le lo.Mai baad me pay kar dungi"
"Ok, to mai ek butterscotch family pack icecream le lu"asked Vivan.
Dev-"Sab butterscotch thori na khayenge"
Vivan-"Achcha ,Sab ke liye lena hai.To mai do le leta hu"
Ananya-"Ok"
"Kya ok"Said Karuna who is till now looking at them."February ke mahine me pura ek family pack , Vivan akele khayega"She said coming toward them."Jukam ho jayega isse.Aur do hafto ke liye school se chhutti "She looks angrily from Ananya to Dev"Exam hai iske aur do hafte school nhi jayega ye.Aur Dev tum"She turns toward Dev."Waise to Vivan ko humesha achchi baate sikhate ho .Tum bhi chup ho.".
"Ananya to waise bhi mujhe kuch bolne nhi deti"Said Dev smiling nervously.
"Mai ice cream le kar aata hu"Said Vivan .
"Kahi nhi jayega tu"shouted Karuna looking at him.
"Aap mujhe daat Rahi ho"Said Vivan making innocent face.
"Dantungi bhi aur tere kaan bhi khichungi aur jarurat pari to thappad bhi lagaungi"Said Karuna angrily "MAA HU TERI MAI"
"Exactly Aunty"Said Ananya standing up." aap maa hai Vivi ki "Karuna looks at her "Aur koi bhi sach ye sach nhi badal sakta ."
"Apne socha bhi kaise mummy ki mai aapse dur reh lunga "Said Vivan and wrap his arms around her.She cries as she kiss him on his face.
Jaag jaaye na tu..
Jaagu raaton main
Jhoole jhoola tu
Mere haathon mein
Teri chumu aankhein main..
Baith sirhane
Saari raat ye pehra kare
Keh doon chaand taaron ko
Chaoro chaoro
Icha paari chaoro
Chaoro chaoro chaoro
Icha paari chaoro
Hmm..
"Karuna ji ,Vivan ke Zindagi me aapki jo jagah hai wo sirf aapki hai."Said Dev.
"Aur aunty aap Jaisa care mai nhi kar Sakti "Said Ananya "And Vivi.."said Ananya turning toward Vivan."Tum please mujhe na Didi hi bulana.Maa sounds nice but ye word mere age ke bare me wrong information me deta hai."She said smiling brightly.Dev knows that she doesn't want Karuna to feel insecure from her.Vivan nodded.
"Vivan karuna ji ke saath Ghar jao.Hum dono bhi fresh ho jate hai"Said Dev with smile.
Soon , Everyone leaves one by one .
"Tumhe kya hua?"asked Ananya looking at Dev's face who is looking down.
"Anu...Mai .."He wanted to apologise for all her suffering but he can't speak.
"Don't you dare to feel guilty "Said Ananya warning him"Jo bhi hua ,jab hua tab wo galat tha per aaj sab kuch sahi hai Dabbu.And Believe me today mai bahut bahut bahut khush hu"She said with smile.He too smile pulling her in embrace.
"Dabbu Kal se nahana to dur maine brush tak nhi Kiya hai."Said Ananya when Dev don't break the hug from long time."Aur mujhe bhook bhi lagi hai"She said looking at him innocently.
"Ok then , tum fresh ho jao.Phir mai bhi naha lunga"Said Dev leaving her.
"Waise Anu tum Jaikas ko Janti ho"Said Dev after he come Washing their plates.Ananya looks at him without speaking."Bambaal khud ko baar baar Jaikas keh rha tha"He asked sitting in front of her."Aur tumhe pari Shakti .Tum bhi khud ko pari Shakti keh rahi thi "He said looking at her who is making patterns on the bed from her fingers.
"Tumhe kuch btau to tum believe karoge"She asked rasing her eyes.
Dev-"Ofcourse karunga"
Ananya-"tum re birth me believe karte ho?
"Ha"He said casually which makes Ananya surprised."Gita me bhi likha hai aur science bhi kehta hai Energy can never be created nor be destroyed.Sirf apna form Change karta .Mai aur tum bhi to energy se hi bne hai na."He said "Ek minute kahi tum aur Jaikas pichle janam ke premi to nhi the"He said looking at her teasingly.
"Shut up Dabbu"She said angrily "Wo tab bhi Villain hi tha .Aur hum dono couples the "
"Ooo"He said lying but next second he stands up in one jump"Matlab sach me last birth ....tumhe yaad hai"He looks at her shocked.
"Thora Thora ."She said trying to think hard .
"Per Hume pura yaad hai"Said Baal pari coming from behind."Hum aapke ke liye veer lok ki khaas buti laye hai.Isse pi kar aap puri tarah thik ho jayengi"Said Baal pari forward a glass toward Ananya.
"Aapko kya yaad hai maa"asked Balveer after Ananya drunk that medicine.Baal pari tell them about parishakti and Balveer succinctly.Balveer and Ananya look at each other wide eyes as she finish.
"Hum itney lovey dovey type ke the"She speaks when Baal pari left.
"Tumne hi to kha tha forget about past.Aur phir ye to bahut hi jyada past hai"Said Dev shrugging his shoulder.
Evening was really very much busy for Dev and Ananya .Since one by one society members are coming to know about Ananya and more of that to know about the whole incident .Vivan is busy with his new family ,Joshi family,afterall he is now a part of it. When Mahesh ask about why Baal pari leave Vivan (As Baal pari is ignoring this question everytime)Ananya has to make one more filmy story.
"Wo issliye kyunki pari maa ke pichhe Gunde pare the"She said "Tab pari maa young thi na"She meets Dev's eyes as she finished .Dev is glaring at her warning her that she couldn't make any stupid story about my mother.
"Puri baat to suno."She said gulping"jwelleries.. Wo pari maa ne bahut expensive Jwelleries pehni thi and wo gunde pari maa per attack kar rahe the to ..Vivi ko bachane ke liye unhone Karuna aunty ke Ghar per chhor diya"
"Phir dubare lene kyu nhi aayi"asked Karuna.
"Lene bhi aana tha"she said in barely audible voice "Memory loss."She looks up "accident ho gya tha na unka.Aur phir jab yaad aaya to Vivi aapke pass happy tha ."She said reading everyone face to make that they are convinced.
In Devanya's room.
Ananya sits on the bed sighing While Dev sit beside him after locking the door.
"Finally Sab normal ho hi gya"She said looking at Dev who is sitting putting his whole body weight on his hands , slightly bending backward.
"Exam de ke aane ke baad jaisa relaxed lagta tha na waisa lag rha hai"She said taking deep breath.
"Hmm.Timnasa ko marna exam hi tha."He said lying down ."But finally iss waqt no Villain ."He said with smile
"Right ,Kitne time baad apna room , apna lag raha hai"She said looking around in the room."Warna humesha lagta tha ki Timnasa dekh hi rahi hai "She looks at Balveer who is lying with closed eyes"Ab jab maine Timnasa ko mar diya hai to hum jo chahe iss room me kar sakte hai."She said looking in the room with smile and Dev opens his eyes instantly.
"Jo chahe kar sakte hai"he sits up and look at Ananya who is not hearing him but looking at the wall out of focus.
"OMG"she shouted suddenly jumping on the ground , startling Dev."Maine Timnasa ko maar diya"She looks at Dev with wide eyes."Maine,Maine "She points at herself Timnasa ko maar dala"She said pressing her words."OMG ,OMG,maine Timnasa ko maar dala "She starts jumping while moving round and round while Dev is looking at him placing his one hand on his chin while supporting his shoulder on his thigh.
"Dabbu Maine Timnasa ko maar diya"Said Ananya after stopping jumping."Jisse Balveer nhi maar paya usse Maine maar diya."She said excitedly hitting his hand due to which his elbow lost his support and he bents forward slightly ."Maine akele pura battle jeet liya"
"Ha,ha .Mai to waha jalebi talne gya tha"said Dev sarcastically rolling his eyes.
"Timnasa ko to maine mara na "Said Ananya "to mai tumse jyada powerful hu"
"thik hai to ek shakti pradarshan ho jaye "Said Dev standing up "pta chal jayega kaun kitna powerful hai.Miss pune reject"He stands in front of her.
"You want to fight with me"said Ananya unbelievably."Ok then I am ready"She form fist from her both hand and stands in fighting position .
"Are Anu.Tum meri dushman thori na ho jo tumse ladunga.Maine to Shakti pardershan karne ke liye kaha hai"Said Dev casually and Ananya looks at him confused.Next moment Dev pull her towards himself and wrap his arms around her waist.Ananya looks at him startled as she doesn't expect this.
"Ab chhut kar dikhao"He said huskily with smile pressing her more in himself "Ab humare room me full privacy hai madam "He said with smirk while Ananya looks here and there trying to be free from him as her cheeks starts getting red shade.She looks at him and found that he is looking at her emotionally.
"tum maa bete ne jaan nikal di thi meri"He said tucking her hair behind her ears .
"aur tumne bhi.Kyu chhor kar gaye mujhe"She complaints .
"Sorry."He said kissing on her earlobe."Ab kabhi aaisa nhi karunga"He said and kisses on her neck while her eyes starts getting closed slowly.
Suddenly she pushes him , hurriedly take two steps back .He looks at her shocked but before he can ask or think he heard a voice from behind.
"Partner"
Dev turns back , looks at Vivan with wide eyes and then at the door which is locked
"tum kaha se aaye"He asked flabbergasted.
"Magic se partner"said Vivan wondering why he is asking this senseless question.
"Are ha.Tum to magic se aa sakte ho"He said and then look at Ananya with wide eyes asking her that he saw?
Ananya shake her head slightly .When Vivan appears his back is facing them.Dev takes a deep breath.
"lekin kyu aaye tum yaha?"He asked .
"Mere man me ek sawal aaya"Said Vivan.
"to sawal ko wapas bhejo aur tum bhi jao"He said pushing him toward door.."Aur dubara mera room me magic se mat aana"
"Kyu?"Asked Vivan looking at him.
Dev-"Kyuki ... kyuki ye achha manner nhi hai . Humesha kisi ke room me jane se pehle permission leni chahiye."
"Ok partner . Dubara nhi aaunga per ab to aa gya na to question puchne to do"He said as he come toward Ananya below his hand."Mumma bolo na"He looks at Ananya making innocent face.
"Tum to Didi bolne wale the na "asked Dev understanding that this is his new trick to convince Ananya .
"Meri Marzi.Mai didi bolu ya maa"He said making sure that Dev's hand is away from his ears.
"Dabbu puchne do na usse kya puchna hai"Said Ananya.
Dev-"puchho"
Vivan-"Aapne kaha ki Baal pari ne Kaal kilvish ke din mujhe Mummy ke pass chhora tha aur Kaal kilviish Seven years per ek baat aata hai jo ki last year aa kar gya to. meri age kitni hai"
Dev and Ananya exchange look .Dev smile inwardly whereas Ananya glare at him.
"Vivan ye sach shayad tumhare liye ab tak ka sabse mushkil sach hoga"Said Dev as he put his hand on Vivan's shoulder which increases his tension.He looks at Ananya who too looks serious.
"Mera DNA hone ke karan tumhari growth 3 saalo pehle tak do guni tej thi.pichhle Teen saal me space me travel karne ke karne ab tumhari growth normal hai"He said looking at him seriously."tum ... tum...sirf Nine years ke ho Vivan"He tries to say sternly but at last smile come on his face.
"Kyaaa"Vivan looks at Dev and then at Ananya in shock 😱😱😱😱😱😱
"Ha chhote,Tum sach me chhote hai"Said Dev pretending to be serious but chuckle escape from his mouth.
He sits on the bed with thud.
"Shut up Dabbu"Said Ananya looking at Vivan "Vivi ye to socho ki tum bado jitne intelligent "Said Ananya sitting beside him.
"Ha wo baat alag hai Ki Vivan ki paltan ke saare log usse bare hai "Said Dev sympathetically suppressing his laughter."Chintu , Chinty bhi"
"Tum chup karoge"Said Ananya throwing pillow toward him."Vivan it's ok na.Hota hai"Said Ananya as Vivan looks at her nodding.He stands up and goes toward door.
"Darwaza se nhi beta magic se "Said Dev . Vivan looks here and there absent minded and disappear from there.
"Bechara" Said Dev looking at Ananya with smile.
"Shut up"She said looking shaking her head.
"Ab to Vivan gya ..."Said Dev coming towards Ananya.
"Aur hume ye bta ke gya ki Wo kabhi bhi aa sakta hai"heckle Ananya in middle.
"Nhi aayegaa Anu.Wo meri baat nhi talta."He said taking a step toward her "So don't worr.....Masti pari "He stops as Masti pari arrive there .Ananya looks at her standing up.
"Ab aap kya kar rahi hai"Asked Dev.
"Balveer, Ananya ne Itna bada kaam kiya hai aur hum usse mil bhi nhi paaye .Wo dharti ke logo ke saath vyasth thi na "Said Masti pari going toward Ananya .After taking with Ananya she is going to leave but then Vayu pari arrives.Dev sit on the bed putting one leg on another, looking at the fairies who are coming one by one.😒
"Are shaurya nhi aaye "He comments sarcastically when Dooba-Dooba arrive at last.As he completed , Shaurya arrive there . Balveer looks at him while Ananya is facing hard time to supress her smile.
"Aur koi bachha hai"Dev asked 😌😌
"Veer lok me to bahut to bahut pariya hai.per unhe to Veer lok se baahar aane ke liye mna hai"Said Pani pari not getting his sarcasm.Chuckle escape from Ananya's mouth but she cover it coughing.
"Kal Ananya Veer lok aayegi .Sab se mil legi.Ab aap sab jaaiye.Ha "He said with smile while controlling his frustration."Bye"
"Iska permanent solution nikalna parega"Said Dev and extend his hand toward Wall."Ab koi bhi humari permission ki bina sirf darwaze se aa sakta hai "He said sitting beside her while coming closer her as she bend slight backward.
"Dabbu mujhe abhi yaad aaya"She said panicked putting pillow between them."Heart promise "Said Ananya smiling mentally looking at his confused face."Maine tumse shaadi ke second night me promise kiya tha humare bich kabhi kuchh nhi badlega."She said looking at him with loopside smile.
"ye tumhe uss raat Veer lok me yaad nhi aaya tha "he said annoyed .
"Tab to mai Nakabposh ke saath thi na"She said making innocent face.
"ha to humari Dosti me kaha kuchh badla hai."Said Dev frustrated"Dosti apni jagah hai . Pyar apni jagah hai."
"Mai heart promise break karke tumhara Dil nhi tor sakti."Said Ananya .
"Are Anu tum...",He paused as Ananya starts laughing holding her stomach.
"Shakal dekho apni🤣🤣🤣"She lied on the bed holding her stomach."Balveer 🤣🤣🤣🤣..the great Balveer aur.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."It take some second to realise that she is pulling his leg."Mujhe pehle lgta tha tum sarif ho"She said controlling her laughter.
"Achha aur Ab"He said huskily pulling her closer from one hand while switching off the lights from another.
There were many ups and downs in their journey .They suffer together,they become ointment for each other, healing each other with sometimes knowingly and sometimes unknowingly .Today they are no more wounded.Journey of life is very long but now They are together in this journey.They are not just Dev and not Just Ananya .They are DEVANYA .
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