~Lamhe~

    Merry Christmas everyone !❤️

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Plot- Episode 64 , when Ahaan announces his wedding with Rhea in front of everyone as well as someone who felt a like world to him . Why ? only he knew his answers , but confronting her , saying out loud that whatever is happening suffocates him , he felt like it's not possible! But the night had something else for them!

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Everyone rejoiced listening to his answer. Yes ! he was ready to get married , married to someone he had been dating since last 2 years , to the girl who fitted perfectly in his frame of an 'ideal wife'. But what about her? what about Ishqi? what about the one who sacrificed her everything just for his world....his Sonu ? The girl walked away silently , wiping off her tears , not even turning for once! as he stood there watching her slowly fading away from his sight .  Once she went away , he felt someone leaning on his shoulder . It was Rhea who was watching everything peacefully , holding his arms , with a soft smile on her face. 'Do you like it' he said so as to act normal, but failed miserably at it . 'Ahaan , hum pool side pe chale?' Rhea  asked looking at him with same expressions . 

'Abhi..is waqt?'

 'Please Ahaan, mana mat karna . kal hamari shaadi hai , aur ye meri pehli aur aakhiri wish hai ' .

Yes , the girl had never been demanding nor she ever asked Ahaan for anything else, rather than what he gave her, be it gifts , his time , his respect or his care towards her. And today, for the first time she genuinely asked him something. And without even waiting for his response, she quickly dragged him out of the celebration . 'What kind of behaviour is this Rhea, waha sab wait kar rahe honge !' he said struggling off her grip as they reached to the poolside. She left his hand , stood a little away from him and the expressions on her face changed from ecstasy to nuetral . 'Kyu kar rahe ho ye shaadi?' she spoke in her most feeble tone and her eyes showed her exact situation now...she's hurt  !and He could understand her pain, for he was going through the same. "Tum nahi karna chahti?" he said looking into her eyes.

"Chahti hun , nahi chahti to us din sabko sach bata diya hota ki tum engagement chor ke kis important kaam se gaye the!" /Damn! she knew everything , still she did'nt speak up/ He thought to himself as he saw tears brimming through the corner of her eyes . She  quickly took the edge of her dupatta and  wiped her face , letting out a deep sigh and spoke-

"Tumhe kya lagta hai , tum ayse ye shadi karke Ishqi ka decision badal doge? Tumhe kya lagta ki jitna pyar tumne in 7 mahino me uske hone aur na hone pe usse kiya hai, utna mujhse shadi ke bad kar paoge?" 

"Mai..mai..kisi...kisi se pyar..nahi karta Rhea..sirf tum..tums-"

"Agar mujhse pyar karte to tumhare life ki typo tumhare life ki sabse badi concern nahi banti..she would have always been your cheap best friend's ex fiance !" Her words were sharp. She did'nt let herself fall weak in front of him , nor did she try to make him realize his feelings . She just spoke the truth...the brutal truth which he deserved to know! He was standing there silently , just listening to what she was saying . She slowly went towards the bench and settled herself, facing the poolside and looking up at the stars.

"Ahaan tumhe pata hai life ka sabse galat decision kya hota hai? Dusron ke liye khud ki khwaishon ko dabana , dusron ke liye khud ko badalna , dusron ke ke liye apni life ko 'so called perfect' ka nam de ke destroy karna when the bloody truth is that there's no need to give justification to anyone about what makes you happy!" She was breaking down and he let her . Why ? because neither did he ever ask her about what she felt about him nor did her ever tried to let her make decisions in their relationship . And this time she was opening up , which quite startled him . He slowly went towards her and softly kept his hand on her shoulder . To which she wiped off her tears and removed his hand in a jerk, getting up from the bench. And facing her back to the pool , she looked at his vulnerable state with her exasperated eyes.

  "Tum..tum  sari larkiyan itni selfless kaise banti ho? apni sari khushiyon ko dusron ke liye sacrifice kaise kar deti ho? Apne aap ko har ek role me perfectly fit karne ke liye itna capable kaise banati ho?" His admant self was now getting things . Things which he should have understood long back! Afterall this was the reason for which  his sister did'nt speak up for herself, this was the reason for which his Ishqi faced all that humiliation ,and this was the reason for which Rhea had been with him even through the times he had been completely harsh and neglecting towards her .

 Rhea scoffed off at his remark and said looking into his eyes -"Kyunki aaj tak tum , tumhari family aur meri family jaise log society me exist karte hai ! ayse log jo kabhi bhi dusron ke decision ko unke nazariye se nahi dekhte ..ayse log jinke liye alag hona aur galat hona me koi fark hi na ho! and I wonder ki Ishqi jaisi larki tumse pyar kaise karne lagi ? She deserves the whole world Ahaan . Wo ek aysa life partner deserve karti hai jo uske liye sari duniya se lar jaye ! jo uski ek hasi ke liye sab kuch kurban karne ko taiyaar ho jaye jo uske ek aansu girne par puri duniya tabah karne ko taiyaar ho jaye ! Tum jaise shallow aur indecisive person uske maturity ke level match nahi kar paoge! abhi bhi waqt hai Ahaan , muhe shadi karne se koi problem nahi hai , lekin please us larki ki life apne wajah se kharab mat karo !"

Yes , she was absolutely right ! Ishqi deserved someone who would be her Mr. Perfect. Who would help her to be the best version of herself without judging her character and upbringing. She deserved someone who would love her unconditionally and would give her each and every happiness of life! But was Ahaan the one? Rhea's words had now left an impact on him . He was thinking about it, and was just trying to absorb her words . She was that friend to him who never became a part of his life, but when he needed her the most , she gave him the most important piece of advice anyone would have ever given to him. And now, as soon as he realized what he really wanted to do , he quickly glanced towards the staff's quarter and ran towards it before it get's too late! While Rhea looked at him with a contended smile on her face . She turned around to leave but before she could exit the area , a messaged popped in her phone - 

Ahaan - What about you Rhea ? Is waqt kaha jaogi?

Seeing this , she smilingly thought to herself 'shayad isiliye tumhare pyar me par gayi wo!'

  Rhea - Mai bohot selfish hu Ahaan, aur utni hi self capable bhi. I have my friends in Diu. For the while I'll stay with them.But please mere parents ko kuch mat batana.

Ahaan - Don't worry , I won't . And yes agar kuch bhi zaroorat ho to mujhe batana . Wait mujhe nahi, Kartik ko kehna, 'cause I'll be busy handling the situation here. Mai use abhi bhej raha hu tumhare sath..and you won't deny. Also take care :)! 

Listening Kartik's name , she felt butterflies fluttering in her and an automatic smile appeared on her face . Maybe he was the only person she felt was her type....or maybe the type she had always been ! 'Apni life to mess up kardi tune Rhea ! lekin aaj pehli baar realize ho raha hai that you are free! free from all the load you're carrying since past few years and now ..it's just you...you and your baby ! and  I promise my baby that kabhi use ye situation face nahi  karne dungi jo maine kiya hai!' 

She kept her hand on her belly , smiling to her fullest and living up the moment , and as she turned back , from a distance she saw a totally different version of Ahaan trying his  best to manofy his lady love , taking a totally different step towards his new and beautiful life!

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That night brought a contemporary change in not just one , but four lives . Ahaan , who had been in a world of total dillema till now, but was trying to give his best to the future. Ishqi , who had actually suffered a lot but now, was going witness the most beautiful phase of her life that is 'love' , and it did'nt really matter even if she takes months to say yes to him . Rhea , a girl whose wings had been clipped was now going to take a flight of independence with her self woven wings of hope, and last but not the least , her baby ,who had now got a mother who was strong and determined enough to life her life on her own rules!

//The End//

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So , how was the chapter lovelies ? I hope you all liked it :)!..do drop down you reviews below and yes, if you have any other concepts in your mind ..... feel free to tell me ...I am gonna write on them! till then ..see y'all in the next chapter !! (Also the next chapter of my another book '~To the infinity and beyond ~' has been uploaded (Soraj's enagement one!) so yes go and check it out !

Loads of love- Aayushi :)!