Know Me Better
Shopping with Rajkumari Heer was a unique experience as she stepped inside the store and
dealt with her personal shopper who had already arranged their traditional
as well as western wear for the big day. Ajabde had to say Heer’s choices were quite
good, most of her dresses fit her perfectly and flaunted her features, the
sarees were beautiful and so was the lehenga. The only thing she got for
herself was two pair of jeans and couple of shirts for daily wear. They finally
sat in the private booth of the coffee shop as Shakti went to get their
orders without asking them.
orders without asking them.
“I know the best drinks yahan par and trust me you are in good hands!”
Heer and Ajabde smiled as they saw the counter girl eyeing Shakti with wide eyes as he gave his order. Ajabde’s eyes landed on the collection of pictures on the wall behind the counter and one of them made her eyes go wide.
“Mr Ruler!!” She pointed at the wall startling an absent minded Heer.
“Jija aap
theek hain?” She asked confused.
“That
picture on the wall!! that’s…”
“Ohh…” Heer
smiled without looking. “Dadabhai and Shakti used to perform yahan par during
their karaoke nights and even in London….”
“I never see
them sing or play any instrument haveli mein!” Ajabdeh frowned trying to
picture a guitar in the Kharus Prince’s hand in vain!
“That’s
because Dadabhai doesn’t sing anymore.” Shakti said as he placed their drinks
on the table. Ajabde looked at him and saw a hint of sadness in his eyes.
“Will you
share the reasons with me?” Ajabdeh asked frowning as Heer and Shakti stared at
each other.
“Ji” Shakti
nodded with a faint smile taking his seat as Heer nodded an approval.
“Mereko
bataaoge apne Dadabhai ke baare mein!” Ajabde took her drink and stared eagerly as Shakti began
“You know
him…. He’s…”
“I know Mr
Ruler” Ajabdeh interrupted. “… but not your Dadabhai, Shakti and
from what I have observed tumhaare Dadabhai is different from Mr Ruler!”
She stared unmindful at the picture on the wall then back at the duo. Shakti looked at her trying to decipher her thoughts when he felt
Heer’s hand on his own. Her eyes pleading with him to talk about
the Dadabhai Pratap he had told her about and he smiled back nodding.
LONDON (2 years ago)
LONDON (2 years ago)
The crowd
cheered as the host announced “And the
next performer, well I don’t need to introduce him it seems…Pratap get up here my boy
and let’s listen to those amazing Bollywood melodies.”
A young attractive guy smiled as he took his place on stage.
“How are we
doing today everyone ?”
“Oooooo!
Pratap! Pratap! Pratap!” The crowd cheered as the girls screamed at his flying
kiss.
The sound of his guitar instantly silenced them as his melodious voice made its way to people’s heart.
“Hmmmmmmm…..
Dil ko tumse pyaar huwa, pehlee bar huwa tumse pyaar huwa….” He opened his eyes with a confident smile watching the girls go “Awwww”
“Main bhi aashik yaar huwa, pehlee bar huwa, tumse pyaar huwa…” He smiled.
“Chhaayee hai betaabee, meree jaan kaho main kya karu” The crowd cheered once again!
“Oh kho gaya main khayaalo me, abb
nind bhi nahi aankhon me…
Karvate bas badalata hu, abb jaagata hu main raato me”
Karvate bas badalata hu, abb jaagata hu main raato me”
He smiled at
his brother waving at him announcing his presence with a nod
“Abb duree naa sehanee, har lamha kehta hai
Naa jaane haal meraa aisa kyu rehta hai
Main divaana teraa ban gaya jaane jaana
Main fasaana teraa ban gaya jaane jaana
Hasina goree goree, churaaya choree choree
Churaaya dil choree choree choree choree choree…..”
A huge applause was heard after Pratap finished his song as people gathered around him cheering and taking pictures.
“Dadabhai” a
very happy Shakti waved his hand attracting his attention.
“Awesome” He
hugged his brother.
“Meri
flattering baad mein, Pehle introduce karwaao apni friend se….” He had noticed
these two stare at each other and blush during the song.
“Dadabhai
meet Heer and Heer this is mere Dadabhai meri lifeline….”
“Haan aur
ATM card bhi!” Heer shook her head as Pratap smiled.
“Aapse milke
bahut accha laga and you sing really well” Heer gave her hand, as Pratap shook
it.
“Thank you.
And tell me more about you Heer…”
An hour
later the two young men were walking over the London bridge overlooking
river Thames with the Big Ben lighted up.
“I love her
Dadabhai” Shakti declared staring at the river waves.
“I know”
Pratap smiled staring at him.
“But kya
Heer mujhse….? “ Shakti stared back doubtful.
“Poochlo
usse.” Pratap shrugged.
“Kya!!”
Shakti looked scared.
“Shakti hume
sirf ek life mili hai ya toh iss confusion ke saath raho ki Heer
tumhe pasand karti hai ki nahi…”
“Ya…” he was
still unsure.
“Bol do
bindaas usko ki you love her. Waise bhi zyaada se zyaada kya hoga No bolegi agar nahi karti pasand…”
“Dadabhai
aapko… I mean aapki life mein hai kya koi?” Shakti was meaning to ask this for a
long long time.
“Hai” Pratap
smiled unmindful adding “… and she’s very special. Jaldi milwaunga usse”
“Ohh toh yeh wohi haina jinke liye aap Majhli Maa ke saath ring shopping karne gaye??” Shakti
smiled.
“Tumko yeh
kaise pata?” He frowned. He had lied for the first time to Majhli Maa that he
was helping a friend propose.
“Bhai hain
aap mere mera farz banta hai yeh sab jaane ka and I’m so happy for you Dadabhai” Shakti hugged Pratap with a smile.
A Couple months later ….
Shakti sat in the business class of the airlines staring outside the window looking at
London from above the city was slowly going towards night as the clock
read 6:30PM. He was worried about his brother’s reaction because once he was told the truth then everything would end.
His brother had hinted at introducing Phool Kanwar to Majhli Maa who in turn
had informed Rawat ji the head of the council of Chundawats, who
were advisors to the Sisodia clan and also acted as the jury for choosing of the next heir for the Sisodias but more than that he was a
father figure to both the boys who had learned a great deal from
him. Pratap was happy seeing both of them but he had no
idea his entire life was about turn upside down.
“And uss raat jab Dadabhai waapis aaye I realised ki sab change ho gaya. I’m the reason mere apne bhai ki life got…” He fumbled as Heer’s hand around his tightened.
“Saved”
Ajabde finally spoke up “Shakti you saved your dadabhai from the worst mistake of his life! I wish I had a brother like that to save….” Her
words trailed off.
“But the
price paid has been too high” his eyes spoke the pain, regret and
helplessness he had been feeling ever since that night. As Heer held on to his hands trying to comfort him she knew the pain he felt
was beyond comfort.
“You know
what” Ajabde sat up straight with a spark in her eyes they knew by now. “it’s time Mr Ruler changes back to Kunwar Pratap!”
“What?” Heer and Shakti said in unison staring at her.
“Dekho
break-ups are hard and in his case unko dhokha mila bada waala toh
it was bound to be harder but it’s time ki toote dil ke dard ko bhool new life ki aur dekha jaaye.”
“Yeh sab kaise hoga Jija?” Heer asked eager. “Dadabhai ab Pehle ki tarah…”
“Mr. Ruler ko main handle karungi na tum dono aur Majhli Maa bas saath do. I assure you sab theek ho jaayega…” She smiled confident.
“Aap kyun karengi yeh sab?” Shakti asked surprised. This stranger was truly one of her kind.
Amazing part..... So now Ajab knows the truth, lets see how she will bring the old pratap back......... Shakti still feels guilty but it waznt his fault at all.......
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Ajabde will work her magic
Shakti will slowly accept that she wasn't the responsible one
Awesome update... it would be very interesting to know how would ajabde bring back the old pratap.... cat wait to read the next update.... please post the next part soon
ReplyDeleteHi Jaimy
DeleteThank you!!
Ajabde ka jaadu chalega...working on the next part
Thank u both
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