Preeti smiled remembering her first meet with Yuvraj in Raj Mahal. Whereas he continued narrating and walking to her.
Shravan: How I tried to hold the table to make it stand in its place firm which only disturbed that girl and she fell in my Arms. Chanchan fell in Yuvraj's arms.(He said smiling at her and tears rolled down her eyes )
She instantly got up and walked to him. She couldnt believe her husband Shravan did remember this incident.
Preeti: Aapko Yaad hai??? (You remember?)
Shravan: Partially.
Preeti was very happy. For the first time in her life she felt she should thank her God heartily for giving some Flashbacks in Shravan's brains about their Past birth.
Shravan wiped her tears and then held her hand towards his heart.
Shravan : I am sorry for not believing you Preeti. You tried explaining me everything about our past so many times but I always ignored. I am so sorry. (He did say this Sorry from his heart and she knew that. His eyes expressed it all)
Preeti: You don’t need to be Sorry. My Yuvraj is back. This is all I need. I am so happy Shravan. I am so happy for us. You know I always waited for this moment to come in our life. When you would remember our past love and finally will just not accept Preeti but also your Chanchan in all ways.
Shravan was actually tongue tied when she said that. How patiently his wife waited for all these days so that he could just remember what chemistry they shared before and now she expected to take their relationship to the next level probably. Their conversation continued and they both did discuss a lot about their past and then finally completed their marriage and relationship like every normal couple.
FLASHBACK ENDS.
Engagement Day
Since morning Preeti was all busy in checking the Preparations of the Evening's ceremony. Nani and Daadi were already seeing her since long. She looked tired but she still wished to complete her tasks as planned.
Daadi (To Maakhan): Maakhan. Did you send the Car to Airport??
Maakhan: Raaghav Beta himself has gone to pick his mother.
Daadi: Hmm. Better.
Nani: Raaghav has gone? He is getting engaged tonight and .
Daadi: It’s ok Devi. After all he loves his mother. And don’t worry on him getting ready on time, Rajeev will handle him.
Nani Nodded and continued watching Preeti.
Nani: Preeti bitiya is looking little tensed.
Daadi: Yeah. After all Maasa is coming. And CHanchan was always scared of her. So it’s obvious Preeti is feeling those same instincts today.
Nani: I hope everything goes fine.
Daadi: Where is Shravan?? Not seen him since morning.
Nani: I too don’t know. May be he is in his room.
Malti came there and handed a plate of Sweets to Nani.
Malti: Sasuma. Just taste and tell me how it is.
Nani: Why Malti? Couldnt you do it?
Malti: I did. But then I am tasteless today. I don’t know what’s wrong. !!
Nani: Tasteless?
Malti sat beside her and tried to explain.
Malti: The thought of Radhika getting married is just making me feel happy and sad at the other end. You know how much I love her. She is just like my own daughter.
Daadi: Malti. Control your emotions. We all are feeling the same. But she Isn’t going far. She would be in Jodhpur only. I heard Raaghav would be setting up his business here only.
Malti: Hope this happens soon. Anyways. I will leave. Have lots to do.
Saying that Malti left . The Car Horn was heard and everyone understood that Mrs. Khushboo Ahuja is here. They all waited at the Living room to welcome her . She got down from the Car and breathed the fresh air of this Place. She scanned the whole Raj Mahal from outside taking her time and Raaghav just waited beside her.
Raaghav: Welcome home Maaa.
Maasa: Yes Beta. It’s indeed good to feel myself back home.
She saw Shravan Singh Khurana coming out to greet her and take her inside. He was still far and she continued thinking in her mind.
Maasa (To herself): What an Irony. The same person who threw me out of this House is welcoming me back in. (There was a wild smirk on her face seeing Shravan walking towards her. )
He stopped before her and smiled.
Shravan: Hello Mrs. Ahuja. Hope you had a safe flight.
Maasa: I did Shravan. And feeling much Safer here. With you all.
Shravan: Good to know that. Let’s get inside then. My Family is waiting to meet you.
She nodded and he and Raaghav escorted her to the Living room where the entire family was present. The entire family smiled seeing her. She looked scary and Yes Daadi and Nani did recognize her . She was the same from the Photo Frame which was locked in the Top floor room. So she was indeed the re-birth of Maasa. The moment Maasa came inside, she inhaled the air of Raj Mahal and she could easily say What the family was thinking about her. She was a good face reader. She joined her hands faking a smile to the family .
Maasa: Namaste. Aap sab se milkar humme bahut Khushi huii. (Hello. I am happy meeting you all here)
Daadi : Please come Khushboo. Take your Seat. Maakhan get some water and Snacks for her.
Maasa: No No Sarojji. I just wish to see my Bahu. Where is she?
Raaghav's eyes were scanning the room too for Radhika and there she and Preeti came together. Radhika was wearing a Baby Blue Chudidaar and coming out putting a smile on her face. Raaghav held her hand and then made her meet his mother.
Raaghav(Smiling): Radhika. (He said seeing his mother's expressions)
Maasa did fake a smile at her but she then roamed her eyes on their hands. Why was Raaghav holding Radhika's hand? Yes she could easily see what was happening. Right from the time Maasa had met her son Raaghav in Airport, she had sensed this. He was completely getting involved in Radhika . He was only talking about her on his way back to Raj Mahal. Did he forget who the right girl for him is?? How can he. When Raaghav saw his mother watching their hands, he immediately left Radhika's hand and Radhika bent down to touch Maasa's feet. Maasa blessed her and then the family continued their talks. Shravan's eyes were searching for Preeti but she wasn’t visible anywhere. He asked Anjum and there he was informed that she wasn’t feeling well so she was in their room. He instantly rushed to his Room and pushed the door open and saw his wife standing at the French Doors looking out.
Shravan came to her and touched her forehead to check if she had temperature. No. She was fine.
Shravan: Preeti what happened? Di told me you aren’t feeling well.? Is all Okay? Should I call Doctor Preeti?
Preeti: No Shravan. I am fine. Just little tired after the long preparations. A small headache. But I took the medicines and hence now I am feeling much better.
Shravan: You sure??
Preeti nodded a Yes and he then relaxed.
Shravan: Raaghav's mum is down. Won’t you meet her?
Preeti's expressions suddenly changed. She nodded a No and then turned back to the Poolside.
Shravan: (Sighed): She is a Guest here for us. We should be little more good in treating her. Don’t you think So?
Preeti: (Nodding a Yes). I will meet her later. Or else I will get a double Headache then.
Shravan held her hand and tried to assure her .
Shravan: Preeti. Just stop thinking that Maasa is here for harming us. No matter who comes in between us, I will never let anything happen to you this time. I won’t let the destiny to separate us. It’s a Promise. !! Yuvraj could never give such a Promise to CHanchan Because he wasn’t aware that fate would steal his Love forever. But Shravan Singh Khurana writes his Own Destiny. And now yours too. No one can ever come between us.
Preeti had tears in her eyes hearing such sentences from her husband. She nodded a Yes and then replied back.
Preeti: I trust you Shravan. I trust you. !!!
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Shravan: Preeti. Just stop thinking that Maasa is here for harming us. No matter who c
omes in between us, I will never let anything happen to you this time. I won’t let the destiny to separate us. It’s a Promise. !! Yuvraj could never give such a Promise to CHanchan Because he wasn’t aware that fate would steal his Love forever. But Shravan Singh Khurana writes his Own Destiny. And now yours too. No one can ever come between us.
Preeti had tears in her eyes hearing such sentences from her husband. She nodded a Yes and then replied back.
Preeti: I trust you Shravan. I trust you. !!!
An hour Later. - In Raaghav's Room
Raaghav: Maa Please. I think you should think again on this.
Maasa: Think?? Raaghav what is wrong with you? How can you forget what you here for?
Raaghav: I didn’t forget Maa. I know. But now I don’t think it’s possible. Shravan and Preeti are Husband and Wife in all sense. I don’t think we can separate them that easily.
Maasa: Who cares in what sense they linked to each other. Raaghav you cannot hide what is going in your mind from me. I know why you backing off.
Raaghav didn’t say anything. He was just quiet.
Maasa (Making him turn to face her): So you have started loving Radhika. Isn’t it?
Raaghav couldnt raise his eyes and meet his mother’s face.
Maasa: Wow. So you are ditching her mother now for that one damm girl?? (She raised her voice and now so did Raaghav)
Raaghav: Enough Maa. Don’t call her a Damm Girl. She is your Would be Bahu. I know what mission I was here for. But Maa life is not always about taking revenge. I understand you are hurt by the fact that in some birth you were been thrown out of this place and was made to leave your own family and a luxurious life. But don’t you think it was your fault that time?? And what happened in that birth, why do you wish to revenge it now? I don’t think it’s a good to do that.
Mrs. Khushboo Ahuja was shocked hearing all this from her Son. She sat on the bed feeling all devastated. Raaghav instantly kneeled down at her feet and continued.
Raaghav: Maa. You always kept the Revenge fire inside me alive. Only to support you on this mission. But after coming to this family I understood what I missed. I missed that Love. That Bonding which these people share here. Trust me Maa. You will fall in love with the people here. They are too innocent. I don’t think they need to be hurt only because they did something against you in their last birth.
After putting some understanding in Maasa's brain finally she did speak .
Maasa: If you cannot support me. Then fine. Get married to Radhika and stay happy with her. I won’t force you to think about Preeti.
Raaghav: (Happily): Really Maa? You. You are happy for this? Ohh Maa. You don’t know how much joy you gave me today. (He hugged Maasa tight whereas she just closed her eyes in anger hugging him back.
Maasa (To herself): If Preeti can’t be yours. She can’t be Shravan's too.
Evening.
Preeti and Shravan were still in their Rooms getting dressed for the Evening's Ring Ceremony. Preeti still didn’t meet Maasa. She just didn’t wish to. She was wearing a Bluish Pink Color Lehnga and was waiting for her husband to finish . Shravan wasn’t able to hook the neck button and he turned to see Preeti.
Shravan : Would you help me here?
Preeti applied the Sindoor and did turn back. Seeing him struggling with the traditional Outfit she smiled.
Preeti: You so look Yuvraj today?? You remember such outfits were your trademark those days.
Shravan (Smirking): Obviously Preeti. In those days we didn’t had 3 piece suit’s. (He said teasingly)
Preeti (Hitting her head with her palm): Yes. How can I forget that??
She smiled and then started helping him with the button. She hooked it and he kept looking at her face.
Shravan: But you aren’t looking like Chanchan today.
Preeti had a perfect "O" Shaped on her lips.
Preeti: Kyon??
Shravan: Because Chanchan never used to be so far from Yuvraj. She always was close to him and his heart, unlike you.
Preeti: Matlab?? (She asked getting confused)
Shravan: I mean. Look at you. WHo would say we got recently married.?? You are acting as if we married 10 years back. So unromantic.!!!
Preeti started laughing hearing this and Shravan just kept admiring her.
Preeti: So that’s the problem?? Okay Hubby. Let’s finish this Ceremony first and then decide how unromantic I am. I am sure you won’t say that again.!! Sabar ka Phal Meetha Hota hai mere yuvraj. (She said teasing him and then pulled her already Lost husband down for the function.)
Rajeev was waiting at a Corner asking the Servants to serve the Guests when he saw Preeti and Shravan walking towards him. He was happy seeing them walking hand in hand.
Rajeev: Wow Bhai. Now that’s like a Honeymoon returned couple. (He said looking at their hands)
Preeti was about to leave her hand but Shravan held it more tight.
Shravan: If I remember you too were the same when you came back with Kriti. ??
Rajeev just blushed and Preeti smiled too,,.
Preeti: Rajeev. Where is Di??
Rajeev: She and Jeejaji are still getting ready. Sometimes I don’t understand whose engagement it is.
Preeti and Shravan did laugh at this and then moved ahead.
Shravan: Okay,. I will check if Raaghav is ready.
Preeti: And I will check Radhika.
Nodding his head, he left for Raaghav's room and Preeti kept looking at him. How she loved to be with her husband all the time. !! SHe sighed and then walked to Radhika's room.
Finally the Ring Ceremony started and there Maasa and Preeti met each other. Maasa was holding the ring for Raaghav and Preeti was standing behind Radhika holding her ring. Radhika and Raaghav smiled at each other and then they took the respective rings from Maasa and Preeti and made the other wear. Everyone clapped and there was showers of Rose Petals on them. The new couple was made to sit with each other and there everyone started enjoying the dances and music organized on this special occasion. Preeti took her seat beside her husband Shravan and they looked at each other and smiled.
Shravan: Finally Radhika is engaged.
Preeti nodded a Yes and then looked at Raaghav and Radhika. They both were really looking happy and enjoying the evening. Raaghav did say something in Radhika 's ears and she blushed. Everything was noticed by Preeti and she just sighed.
Preeti: I hope they be happy like this forever.
Her inner belief did tell her that Raaghav was changing. He was mostly liking Radhika know and she prayed constantly that one day he starts loving her like a husband should. But what about Maasa? Would she accept Radhika ? Or was she framing something? Was she happy with this relation?? Or was she planning her next moves keeping Raaghav in between.??
Shravan - Preeti Room
The ceremony was finally over and Shravan for the first time was sensing something wrong. As if something bad was going to happen. But what? He had no idea. He thought it must be his wife's effect. Since she was feeling all this from morning, now even he felt the same. He brushed those thoughts from his mind when he saw his wife's call on his Mobile.
Shravan(To himself): why is she calling me??
He answered the call .
Shravan: So now my wife is missing me so much that she started calling me even if we are in the same house?? That’s nice.!! Now I do realize how sweet the fruits of waiting are. !!!
Preeti (Giggled): Shravan. Don’t think I am missing you and hence I called .
Shravan: Okay. !! Then why did you call? (He said smiling at taking off his watch.)
Preeti: I called to tell you, I am not at home.
Now that sentence surely confused him.
Shravan: Kya? Not at home? Preeti where are you ?? It’s 10:00pm Dammit.!!
Preeti: I know I know. Please don’t shout at me. Actually I am just going to the nearby market. You remember I had brought that Shagun ki Mehndi for Radhika yesterday?
Shravan: Yeah soo?
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Preeti: I don’t know where I kept it. I mean I did keep it in Mandir but now we didn’t find . So I thought of getting it again from the Shop. It’s nearby. Don’t worry. I will come in half an hour.
Shravan: You driving? And you alone? Why didn’t you ask me?
Preeti: Shravan. It’s okay. Why are you so worried. When I was in States (US). I always drove the Car and at this hour too.
Shravan: (Gritting his teeth): This is not States Preeti. This is Jodhpur and at this hour people don’t go out for getting such things. Damm!! How can you do something like this.
Preeti: Shravan. One minute I can’t hear you.
Shravan was more scared. He didn’t knew why he felt he was losing someone. He was losing his wife.
Shravan: Screaming louder and walking outside the room ): Preeti. Preeti. Can you hear me now??
Preeti: Yes . I can. I guess the network was low. Anyways. So what were we talking?
Shravan: Preeti just come back home. Don’t drive ahead. Please.
Preeti: Shravan. Don’t miss me so much . And I hope no one is around you. They shouldn’t listen. !! (She giggled again driving slowly and cautiously.)
Shravan: (walking to the Living room): Preeti. Don’t go ahead. I have an intuition this is not right. Just come back home.
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