CHAPTER - 1

IMP NOTE: 

Story from this chapter will start from one year back. We have to see what all events led to the prologue right? So read ahead.

I have remodeled my first chapter since I hated what I wrote first. Sorry for posting that shit; I hope you will like this. Do let me know your sincere reviews. I’m facing a difficulty in writing. Do tell me if I’m doing a bad job or encourage me if you like my work so that I can either improve or gain confidence. Hope you will be with me.

Also some of my friends pointed out a mistake I made. Manorama’s role is to be addressed as ‘masi’and not ‘mami’. I apologize for the mistake. Hereafter it is ‘Masi’.

Also I have made use of some Hindi here; if there are mistakes in grammar or words please excuse me!

                                            CHAPTER – 1

June 22, 2014

Anjali Raichand is in one of her best moods. Her brother is finally back after completing his studies and what more could be better when he is settling in the same city.  It has been years since the siblings last met. After Arnav joined for his studies abroad, he never actually came to meet his sister.  She had demanded him to come over for his vacations but he always avoided it saying it’s his time to enjoy and see new countries and spend time with friends; but she knew the real reason behind his reluctance hence didn’t push it. He had promised her that he would visit her once his course is over. Luckily for Anjali, he got his first job in Canada; finally forcing him to come down to his sister. Anjali was very happy at the turn of events. So in the joy of his arrival, she is organising a party to welcome him. Only close friends are being invited. She is busy with the preparations.

Right now we can see her dialling a number. Elsewhere a phone placed on a dining table vibrated. After 4 seconds, a hand took the phone and placed it on an ear adorned by jhumkas. A lady in white salwar walked back to the balcony to tend her plants while talking on the phone. We see her long black hair is left loose which almost covers up her thin frame.

Lady: Hello

Anjali(excited): Hey, next Saturday 9 pm I am holding a party at my home. I want you here at least 2 hours before; teek hai?

The girl has the phone fixed to her ear as she cuts down dried leaves. Rose bushes stood proudly before her. We are still seeing her back frame.

Lady: Okayy. But what happened suddenly?

Anjali: Arnav is coming back.

Lady: Who?

Anjali: Chotte, Kushiiii!!!!

The girl is now revealed as Kushi; her face appears before us amidst the budding roses. Her eyes became wide for a second hearing Anjali’s announcement.

Kushi: Oh!

She did not know what to say.

Anjali: Yes. I’m sooo happy Kushi.

Kushi: He wasn’t willing to come before. What happened now? Course over?

Anjali: Yes his studies are over. But the reason he is coming is because he has got his first job in our hospital. So he is not just visiting; but settling here.  

Kushi (incredulously): Our hospital? 

Anjali: Yes.

Kushi: oh ok.

Anjali: So be here next Saturday okay.

Kushi: Hmm...Is there any change in his character or has it got worse with time?

Anjali (laughing): Oh c’mon Kushi. That was so many years back. He was a kid then. Kids are meant to be naughty.

Kushi: Well, he didn’t exactly seem like a kid when he opens his mouth back then.

Anjali laughed out.

Anjali: Kids are always naughty Kushi. Anyways that’s all in the past.

Kushi: Hmm

Anjali: So I’m counting on you okay?

Kushi: Ok

Anjali: Ok then bye, have a lot to do.

Kushi: Bye

Anjali: Bye

Kushi sighed cutting the call. She smiled; Anjali sounded so happy.

 It has been a long time since I saw Anjali so happy. If Arnav is the reason, then so be it. I will attend the party. Most probably he won’t remember me and even if he did, he is no longer a notorious kid, so it won’t be that bad.

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Anjali smiled fondly after cutting the call. She knew how much Kushi disliked her brother. Well, the reason for it made her grin. She remembered the first time Kushi came to her home; it was the first time she met Arnav too.

Kushi came to Anjali’s home on her first weekend in Mumbai. Anjali’s mother Maya had instantly liked Kushi. A mother-daughter bond had developed between then from the first day itself. Anjali only had her mother and brother; her father had passed away when they were too young. Arnav was just getting up from his sleep when Anjali brought Kushi to their room.

Anjali: And Kushi this is my brother, chotte...oops, Arnav. He doesn’t like me calling him chotte! Chotte udoo, we have a guest!

Arnav woke up when his sister began tickling him. He was an 11 year old kid then; a chubby boy with a haircut by which his hair fell on his forehead making him look cute. Kushi love children and took an instant liking for him. When Anjali introduced them she went ahead and hugged him.

Kushi: Hellooo chotte. Your sister says you are a naughty boy. Are you?

Instead of answering Kushi he turned his eyes towards Anjali.

Arnav:  “Di who is this sexy?”

Kushi had her mouth agape while Anjali burst out laughing.

After that day, Kushi came to Anjali’s house on almost all weekends. Arnav always used to stick around her. After their first meet, Kushi never had a good opinion about him. And to top it he used to play pranks on her and tease her calling her ‘sexy ‘which she so hated. Kushi used to get irritated and hyper most of the time while Anjali and Maya used to enjoy their cat and mouse show. In short, Kushi never really liked Arnav in the past.

Even today those memories brought a smile on Anjali’s face.  Now years later they are finally getting all the happiness back.

 I can’t wait to see my chotte!

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Vancouver International Airport, Canada

All ladies in the airport were turning their attention to one direction. Some saw the long feet covered in the dark brown Gucci shoes; some saw the long legs clad in the skin fit blue denim jeans; some the Burberry belt that held the size zero waist in hold; some the intense caramel eyes covered by the Ray ban sunglasses; some saw the Sennheiser headset which rested around the strong neck where the Adam’s apple rolled up and down every instant; and some saw the trained muscular body beneath the two layers of white and blue Armani shirts. But what all of them noticed together was the handsome face which got carved into their hearts at the first sight. If that did not make them hyperventilate then the killer smirk which adorned his baby pink full lips, did it! Men like Arnav Singh Raizada didn’t need deodorants to impress women!!!

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A dusky beauty with the right curves at the right places was waiting for her bag at the baggage claim. When she saw her heavy trunk coming, she turned to the guy next to her.

Lady: Excuse me.

Guy: Yes

Lady: Hi, I’m Sheetal Kapoor

Guy: Hi, I’m Karan, Karan Goddwani. 

Sheetal: Can you please help me with my bag?

Karan: Of course babe, with pleasure!!

He winked at her while saying pleasure and revealed his dimple. Sheetal smiled sweetly at him. He helped her get all her bags.

Sheetal: Thank you Karan.

Karan: No mention. Actually where are you heading to?

They started moving towards exit; he insisted to help her with the trolley.

Sheetal: In the main city of Vancouver. I’m here for a modelling assignment.

Karan: If you don’t mind I can drop you wherever you want.

Sheetal was about to answer when her trolley clashed into a leg.

Urgh!

Sheetal: Oh my God. I’m so sorry.

When she saw Greek God standing before her, she could no longer see Karan around her.

Arnav: It’s okay.

Arnav was about to move ahead when Sheetal stopped him.

Sheetal: Excuse me; can I get a lift pleaseee?

Arnav: Umm....I would love to, but I’m taking a taxi.

Sheetal: Aww....I don’t mind a taxi. By the way I’m Sheetal.

She offered her hand for him; he smirked and breezed his lips seductively on it while Karan stood dumbfound.

Arnav (gesturing with his hands): After you Sheetal!!!!

Sheetal smiled radiantly when she heard her name from his lips. They were about to move ahead when Karan called Arnav.

Karan: Can I have a minute please?

Arnav: Yeah sure. Sheetal

Sheetal: Yesss

Arnav: Do you mind moving ahead with my trolley too?

Sheetal: With pleasure!!!

She moved ahead with her head turned back towards him and he gave her an air smooch. He then turned towards Karan.

Karan: Bhai aap kaun ho; kitne mushkil se pada raha tha mein usko. Heroes like you will have one faithful heroine waiting for you. Let us, side actors and comedians do away with such items. Kyon kabaab mein haddi banker aa rahe ho?!

Arnav( smirking): Dude, what can I do? I’m a hero and upar se itna handsome! So girls will fall on me for sure. But, thumhare state par muje taras aa raha hoon, isliye ek free advise dethi hoon ladkiyon ko pattaane.

Karan: Ji bilkul. Bholiye.

Arnav: Bro, boys hitting on girls is old generation tactic; aaj kal ke ladke make girls hit on them; just like I did now. That’s why I am a new gen hero and you an old gen side!

Karan: Matlab, woo hit jo hua, that was made up?

Arnav (smirking): What do you think?

Karan had his mouth agape.

Arnav (holding him by his shoulders): You tried to impress her by holding her bags; but I made impression on her and made her hold my bags.

Saying that he winked at Karan and put on his Ray ban glasses; and walked towards the exit keeping the headset back on his ears and tilting his head to the music beats.

Arnav Singh Raizada has landed in Canada. Ab toh Doli ko udna hiii padega!!!!!