The friendship of Jharna and Kiara was a unique bond, in which many secrets were hidden. This friendship was deeply connected through a mission that brought them together in college. Here, Jharna fell into a deep, unbreakable love with Raj Maheshwari... The friendship of Jharna and Kiara was a unique bond, in which many secrets were hidden. This friendship was deeply connected through a mission that brought them together in college. Here, Jharna fell into a deep, unbreakable love with Raj Maheshwari. But will this love reach its destination? Or, in this desire for love, will Jharna lose both her friendship and her love? Will the complexities of the mission destroy their relationships? Will Kiara be able to support Jharna in this difficult time? Is Raj Maheshwari's love true or just an illusion? The answers to these questions are hidden in this story, which is full of adventure, mystery, and emotions. The story of Jharna and Kiara's lives is a thrilling journey that will keep you hooked until the end. This story uncovers the complex aspects of love, friendship, and trust, where there are challenges and struggles at every turn. Is it possible to carry both love and friendship together? Will Jharna be able to make the right decision at this turning point in her life? Read and discover the thrilling journey of Jharna and Kiara's lives.<br />
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In Rajkot, at ten in the morning, five people were sitting at a table in the canteen of Rome Paradise College; two girls and three boys. One boy was eating, another was busy on his mobile, and the remaining three were talking amongst themselves.
Then the boy who was eating said, "Dude, you were saying new students were supposed to come today. Brother, where are they?"
One girl replied, "You are absolutely right, Kabir. Brother, look, I’ve been asking Vansh about it since forever, but he's not saying anything."
This is Aashu, the youngest, only a few months difference. Her one weakness is food. If she doesn't get food, God can save you from her. You'll find out more about her later.
Kabir finished his food and looked at Vansh, saying, "Why Vansh, brother, why are you bothering poor Aashu?"
This is Kabir Kapoor, a total cool hero type. You can consider him the second hero of our story. You will find out more about him later.
To this, Vansh replied, "Kabir, I don't know, and neither does anyone else, about which new students are coming today."
This is Vansh Raizada, the poor guy is a bit naive. He falls in love with any girl every other day; that too, true love.
As he was speaking, a boy's voice came from behind, "Has Ravana died here, and you're asking if Lord Rama has arrived."
Saying this, he sat down on the empty chair next to Vansh.
As soon as he said that, Vansh got annoyed. But before he could say anything, the girl who had been quiet for a long time said, "What do you mean 'yet'? What do you mean by that?"
This is Vartika, Vansh's twin sister, two and a half minutes younger.
To this, Abhi said, looking at the girl, "Oh Vartika ji, what we mean is that those two rockstars—I mean new students—have arrived."
And this is our Abhi Khanna bhaiya, Aashu's uncle's son, a resident of Banaras, and a devotee of Mother Ganga. You will find out more about him later.
To this, Vansh said, "Meaning, they are both girls?"
Abhi: "Dude, not girls, say trouble, trouble!"
As Abhi was saying this, his gaze fell on Vartika, who was sitting in front of him, staring at him.
So, recovering his point, he said, "Well... I mean, those two have created a stir on their very first day at college. I heard they hit someone's car. And honestly, on the banks of the Ganga, they turned the car into ashes."
Just then, the boy who had been silently fiddling with his mobile for a while spoke up, "Let's go and watch. Let's go and see."
This is Raj Maheshwari. He believes that laughter is taxed, meaning he laughs only occasionally. Raj and Kabir are childhood friends. You will find out more about him later. You can consider him the hero of our story, as you wish.
Raj finished speaking and started to walk. The others followed him, but no one noticed that two people were not following them.
Meanwhile, in the parking area...
Two girls were sitting in their Jeep. One girl was calmly reading her book in the passenger seat, and the other, who was in the driver's seat, was muttering something.
The girl in the driver's seat said, "Oh God, what do we do? Firstly, it's the first day of college, and we're late, and this was the only thing left—we hit the car! And secondly, this not-so-helpful friend of ours, Kiara, she's not even helping her friend in trouble!"
Then, looking up, "Oh Muralidhar, now you are the only hope left. Save your insignificant devotees, save them!"
Saying this, Ruhana makes a face. This is our Jharna, who is always up to something or the other, and her friend Kiara saves her. You can consider her the main heroine of our story. You will get to know more about her later.
Just then, Raj and his gang arrive. Raj surveys the parking scene; then his eyes turn red with anger. He quickly goes towards Jharna's car, pulls her out, and takes her to the car she hit, saying, "You idiot! What have you done? Do you even know this was my favorite car, and look at the state you've made of it? Can't you see, you hit even a parked car."
Raj was just spewing with anger, and Jharna was looking at him. If someone else were in Raj's place, who knows what Jharna would have done, but right now, only one song was playing in her mind— "What have you done to me at first sight, you've made me separate from myself."
She just kept looking, and Raj kept lecturing her.
Kiara looked up. She was surprised why her friend wasn't getting angry yet. Usually, anger always sits on her nose.
As soon as she looked ahead, she understood—her friend was finished. She started focusing on her book again.
As Raj was still talking to Jharna, Sonia arrives and pulls Jharna's hand away from Raj's, pulling her towards herself and says, "Raj, you leave it. I know these kinds of girls very well. They are doing all this just to get your attention. I'll teach her a lesson right now."
Saying this, she takes a step towards Jharna. Now, brother, Jharna was lost in her own thoughts, so she didn't say anything. But then a voice comes from behind, "Don't even dare, stay away from Jharna."
Everyone starts looking towards that voice.
Whose voice was it?
Who was saving Jharna?
The rest of the story in the next episode. If you liked the first episode, do comment.
Everyone was looking towards the voice. They saw a girl there. It was none other than Kiara. She came walking slowly to Sonia.
Kiara was wearing a white-colored sleeveless T-shirt, plazo pants, and a long coat.
Jharna had also worn exactly the same clothes. Both looked very similar. The only difference was that Kiara had a ponytail and was wearing glasses. She looked very cute in it. Jharna had her hair open, and she also looked very beautiful.
Kiara suddenly held Sonia's hand and pushed her to the other side. This caused Sonia to move away from Jharna. Jharna was still lost in her thoughts.
Kiara said softly to Jharna, "Now, get up from your world of thoughts, or you will miss your own funeral."
Jharna immediately came out of her thoughts and started looking around.
Then she held Kiara's hand and said excitedly, "Hey, you know? I fell in love with you at first sight. What do I do now? What will you suggest? You know a little, don't you? I wish I had a brother to support me. I don't know if Mom and Dad will agree or not."
Then, in a cool tone, "They will agree, I guess. We will have kids, get married...".
She herself kept increasing the conversation and looked towards Raj. She didn't even realize that people around her were listening to her conversation.
Kiara had to speak up, "Wait, wait! Before I get married, I need to settle the matter with the one I have to marry."
Jharna said, "What is there to think about? Car expenses. Now their car, my car, my car, their car... everything is the same, right? What's the tension about? My only plan is not to take tension, just to give it."
Meanwhile, Sonia moved towards Kiara in anger. Jharna immediately held both her hands and hugged her close, saying, "Stay away! You don't talk in between elders, understood?"
After saying this, she pushed Sonia. Sonia fell to the ground.
Some people were recording a video of this. Many people were enemies of Sonia or her makeup shop.
Vansh and Ashu were watching in surprise. Then they looked at each other and then towards Kabir, who was lost in his own world.
Vansh said, "Kabir brother, where did you go? Wake up! It's morning! Wake up! The moon has gone, and the sun has come! Get up quickly!"
Even after Vansh said all this, Kabir didn't react, but Ashu burst out laughing. She said, "Vansh, what are you saying? Morning has been here for a while! It's almost 11:00 am."
Vansh said, "What can I do? Look, Kabir brother has fallen asleep standing up."
Ashu said, "Who are you calling fat? You and Kabir brother do whatever you want; what does it have to do with you?"
They were having an argument when Kabir came back to reality from his dreams and said, "What are you doing? I was going to make a love story, and you started a war story?"
Vansh and Ashu looked at each other and said together, "Love story? Whose love story? Which love story?"
Kabir looked towards Kiara and said, "My love story! The first love at first sight. My brother fell in love."
Kabir looked at them and said, "I request your attention..."
"Please note—"
Vansh and Ashu said together, "No, not at all." Then they looked at each other.
Kabir then said, "I hadn't seen her with that gaze, but she appeared in my sight and took a place in my heart."
He then said to himself, "Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow!"
Ashu and Vansh looked at Kabir in surprise. Then they also said slowly, "Wow! Wow! Wow! How is this?"
Kabir said, "Why? Were they not good? My poetry, just like my sweetheart Kiara."
Vansh said, "Yes, I guess it is. Today, for the first time, you didn't say anything useless or cheap, but you recited good poetry. It's really commendable."
Kabir said, "Are you appreciating me or insulting me? I didn't understand anything."
Ashu started laughing, and Vansh said, "To be honest, I also didn't understand."
After saying this, he also started laughing. Kabir's face fell.
On the other side, Sonia's two admirers, Tina and Meena, had reached her. Both of them used to flatter Sonia to establish their dominance in college.
Raj was watching calmly. Then Tina and Meena picked up Sonia and said to Jharna, "Do you know who you pushed? Remember, this is Sonia, the daughter of the college shareholder! She can expel you from college right now! Remember!"
Meena also said, "Yes, remember! You will regret fighting with Sonia!"
Everyone thought that Jharna and Kiara would get scared and give up. Raj also didn't want to see what Jharna and Kiara would do now.
But Jharna and Kiara's reaction was completely normal. They were neither looking worried nor angry. Jharna was in a cool mood; she was just smiling.
Then she moved forward to Sonia and said, "Hello! What did you say? You know girls like me from middle-class families well, but honestly, I don't know about makeup shops like yours, and I don't want to know."
Sonia said angrily, "I won't leave you! I will expel you from college right now, understood? Right now!"
Jharna said, "You explain a lot! I'm very intelligent; I don't need to explain. And if you want to throw me out, then throw me out because I'm not going to move from here. You will leave, and that too with your feet back."
Kiara shook her head and thought to herself, "This girl also! She will never improve! She does whatever she wants, says whatever she wants, and then I have to manage it. Come on, Kiara, get to work."
After saying this, she took out her phone and went to the side to talk to someone. She gave an order and came back to Jharna after a while.
Jharna said in her own style, "So, what were you saying?"
Then she looked at Kiara, and Kiara blinked her eyelids.
Jharna continued to speak, "You will expel us from college, kid! Remember! This is your last day of college! After this, you won't even get to see this open field! See it for the last time, kid! For the last time!"
After saying this, she started doing an emotional scene like a drama.
Everyone was confused about what she was saying. Then Sonia's phone rang.
Whose call could it be?
Who did Sonia and Kiara call?
And Jharna and Kiara are from a normal family, so they can't have that much connection, right?
Stay tuned with me to know more about our story. Goodbye friends!
Tina said, "Sonia, look, it's your dad calling. Pick it up quickly."
Sonia picked up the call. Before she could say anything, her dad's voice came from the other end, "Come home quickly."
He hung up after saying that.
Sonia couldn't understand anything. She rushed out of there.
Upon this, Jharna softly said, "Hey Kiara, how do you finish everything so quickly? I can't. Anyway, you handled it in the end."
Kiara looked at her angrily and said, "So what should I do? You make a mess, and I have to clean it up."
At this, Jharna's face soured. Then, looking at Raj, she said, "Sorry, I didn't want to bump into your car... I mean, sorry, I didn't want to hit it. Please forgive me. Think of me as a little kid."
Saying this, she made a cute face.
Raj, who had been watching everything for a while, gave an irritating look but said nothing.
Just then, Kabir, Ashu, and Vansh arrived. Kabir said, "What a job you two did! It was really fun. I didn't like that makeup shop either. Good that you both chased them away, otherwise I would have done the same."
Ashu said, "Leave it, brother, leave it. You were so scared of them, even a mouse isn't as scared of a cat."
Vansh said, laughing, "You said that right, Fatty."
Ashu said, "What did you say?"
Kabir said, "Leave it now, you two. Let's do introductions."
Saying this, he looked at Kiara and Jharna and said, "Hi, I am Kabir Kapoor and nice to meet you."
Vansh said, "Hello, myself Vansh Rayzada."
Ashu said, "My name is Ashu, cute Ashu." Saying this, Ashu started smiling.
Jharna and Kiara also smiled and introduced themselves.
Jharna said, "Hello guys, you all must know me, I mean, you must have heard my name. And even if you haven't heard it, you will. My name is Jharna Mehta. Pure Gujarati, a local here. Rajkot is my home, and I am Rajkot's Rajkot."
Saying this, she coolly took off her sunglasses.
Kiara said, "Hello, I am Kiara Vyas. I am from Gujarat, but not from Rajkot. It was nice meeting you all."
Saying this, she smiled a little.
Meanwhile, Raj hadn't said anything yet. Kabir looked at Jharna, who was also looking at Raj. He slowly went near Jharna and said, "His name is Raj, Raj Maheshwari."
Jharna was surprised at first, then looking at Kabir, she smiled a little and nodded her head. Kabir also smiled.
Jharna said, "How did you know I fell in love at first sight with Mr. Grumpy? Tell me, tell me, tell me quickly."
Kabir said, "I have composed something, please pay attention."
Jharna said happily, "You know poetry? Well, at least I found someone like me. Irshad, Irshad."
Kabir said, "So you like poetry too? Well, that's great."
Then, reciting his poetry, he said, "You are sailing in a boat, and we are also sailing our boat of love in the same boat. Now, we just have to see who reaches their destination first."
Then he himself started saying, "Wow, wow, wow, wow!" Jharna also looked at him and said "Wow!" once.
Then she said, "So, my friend Kiara..."
Kabir said shyly, "Yes, your friend... sister... your friend."
Jharna said, "Oh, brother and sister? Since when? I didn't know. Were you separated at Kumbh Mela?"
Saying this, she made a sour face, as if she didn't like her new brother.
Kabir said, "Hey, we just became friends, what's the big deal? If we have to ride in the same boat, then why go our separate ways? Sister, okay?"
Jharna said, "Okay, no problem. But yes, convincing him won't be that easy. So, All the best bro."
Kabir said, "Same to same, sister. Your plan won't work that easily there either. So, from my side too, All the best sis."
Seeing them talking so friendly for so long, Raj finally said, "Are we going to talk about this or go to class? The lecture must have started."
Just then, Ashu shouted, "Wait! Those two haven't arrived yet. I wonder where they could be."
Jharna said, "Who could be left behind and who hasn't arrived yet? What are you saying, Ashu?"
Just then, Vartika and Abhi arrived. Seeing them, Ashu said, "Jharna, I was talking about them. Let me introduce you."
Saying this, Ashu looked at Abhi and said, "My brother, Abhi Khanna, a resident of Banaras and the guitarist of our group. If you want to learn guitar later, brother will teach you. Right, brother?"
Abhi said, "Yes, yes, absolutely. But who is this?"
So, Ashu told them everything that had happened so far, including about Sonia. Hearing this, Abhi burst out laughing, but Vartika couldn't understand why she should laugh or suspect these two. Because somewhere, she felt something was amiss with Kiara and Jharna. They looked familiar, but she couldn't recall where. Anyway, forget it, it will be seen later.
Ashu then looked at Vartika and said, "And this is Vartika, my dear friend and monkey... I mean, Vansh's sister, younger by two and a half minutes."
Meanwhile, Kiara and Jharna were startled for a moment seeing Vartika. Then, regaining their composure, they wished both of them hello with a sweet smile. Abhi and Vartika also said hi-hello to them.
Raj said, "Come on, if your reunion is over, let's go. Otherwise, you'll spend the whole day here."
Just then, Vansh asked Abhi, "But where were you two?"
Abhi remembered what had happened a little while ago.
***
Flashback
As everyone was leaving—Raj, Kabir, Ashu, and Vansh—Abhi was also following behind everyone. But then someone grabbed his hand and pulled him towards a corner. It was none other than Vartika, who had dragged Abhi to a corner and made him stand there.
Vartika said, "So, what were you saying about the girls? You were praising them a lot? Yes, you never praised me this much. Did you say anything about me?"
Seeing Vartika so close to him, Abhi's breath hitched. He was in no state to speak. Then, when Vartika shook him like that, he regained his senses and managed to speak, "First, stay away from me."
He was stammering as he said this. Hearing this, Vartika moved a little away from him.
Abhi said, "I told you, she is like my sister. And anyway, whether I talk to anyone or praise them, it shouldn't concern you. Understood?"
Vartika said, "How long will you not answer, Abhi? It's been a year, and I still haven't got an answer to my question. Why don't you say it? You love me too? How long will I wait?"
Abhi said, "Then don't wait. You haven't received my answer, and you never will."
Saying this, he walked ahead, and Vartika watched him go, filled with her own thoughts. Then, composing herself, she also followed him.
***
Flashback End
Abhi said hurriedly, "We... we were right here. We were eating something in the canteen. Let's go, we might be late."
Saying this, he started walking towards the garden.
Vansh called him from behind, "Hey, wait! Where are you going towards the garden? The classroom is this way. Don't you know anything? Come on, not there."
Even after Vansh said this, Abhi didn't stop and continued towards the garden. So, Vansh understood that Abhi was troubled, and he also started following him. But Raj stopped him by holding his shoulder and said, "Leave him alone for a while."
Raj knew that, as always, his friendship had once again come in the way of Abhi's love story. But he couldn't tell anyone this.
So, what are Abhi's difficulties? And will they be solved?
To know, stay with me in our story...
So friends, you saw how Raj perhaps knew about the trouble that was coming; how he was caught between his love and friendship.
Let's see what happens next.
After leaving the current garden, Raj said, "Let's go to the classroom."
Everyone started heading towards the classroom. Then, Jharana said, "You all go, we'll be right there."
Kiara: "But where are you going?"
Jharana: "Oh, I'm just coming. I'm not a little child anymore to get lost." Saying this, she left.
Kiara understood that she was definitely up to something mischievous. Then, it was up to her to handle it.
The rest of the people headed towards the classroom.
In the garden... Abhi was sitting down, hands folded, staring at the ground. Then, Jharana arrived and sat beside him.
Jharana: "So, tell me, what's the problem?"
Abhi was startled at first, then looked at Jharana and said, "Problem? What problem? I don't have any problem."
Then he smiled a little and looked ahead; but his smile clearly indicated he was lying.
Jharana: "Look, I don't know what your problem is, but understand this, the more you keep it to yourself, the worse it will get. It's better to share it and lighten your heart. Then you'll see how your problem gets solved."
After thinking for a moment, Abhi looked at Jharana and said, "When life decides to test us, we can't pass no matter how hard we try. Now you tell me, how can we choose between our friendship and love? We can't do it. We were better off in Banaras, happily worshipping Mother Ganga and living happily. Coming here has turned our lives into hell." Saying this, he made a sad face, as if he was about to cry.
Jharana: "Look, if you love someone, then tell them, tell them directly so your heart feels lighter, okay."
Abhi, confused, looked at Jharana and said, "What are you saying? Whom do I need to talk to? Say something that makes sense in Hindi too."
Jharana glared at him and said, "I speak Hindi, but it doesn't enter your small brain, forget about songs. And do what I'm saying, only what's right. First, let's get out of here, I'll tell you later."
Saying this, they too headed towards the classroom.
Meanwhile, the situation in the classroom was something like this:
Kabir was sitting next to Kiara. Vansh and Ashu were also sitting in one seat and continuing their argument. And our Vartika was looking out the window, deep in thought. As for Raj, he was engrossed in his books; he had no concern with the world around him; and he was quite an alien to the people of this world.
Kabir: "So, Kiara ji, why didn't you come here in the first year? Why from the second year, and where did you study before?"
Kiara: "Well... we used to live in the hostel, so we weren't here. This year we've come home, due to some work, so I had to get admitted here. As soon as the work at home is done, I'll leave from here."
Kabir (shouting): "What?"
His shout made everyone look at him. Raj also took his attention away from his books and looked at Kabir, saying,
Raj: "What is all this, Kabir? Who shouts so loudly?"
Kabir: "Oh sorry, sorry guys."
Saying this, he sat back in his seat.
Then he slowly said to Kiara, "Where are you going? And when? And most importantly, why?"
While saying all this, Kabir looked like a small child who was very upset about his favorite thing going away.
Before Kiara could say anything, Jharana and Abhi arrived. So Kiara went to them, and Kabir remained seated there.
Jharana: "So, let's all sit down, the professor will be here." Saying this, she sat in her seat.
The professor also arrived, and the lecture started. Now everyone was focused on their studies.
The day passed like this. Everyone was leaving when Vansh received a call from his father. He went to take the call.
The rest of them were sitting in the cafe.
A short while later, Vansh arrived after finishing his call and looked at Vartika in surprise, saying, "You're leaving and you didn't tell us? But why are you leaving?"
Vansh's words surprised everyone, and they looked at him. Everyone was wondering what Vansh was talking about.
Ashu: "Vartika is leaving, but where and why?"
Vansh: "I got a call from Dad. Vartika had called him in the afternoon itself to tell him that she wants to return to Delhi. She's taking a transfer from college, and that too in 3 days. I just don't understand why she's doing all this so quickly."
Raj remained silent; he just looked at Abhi, who was lost in his own world. He didn't seem to understand what was happening.
Kabir (looking at Vartika): "Vartika, what's going on? You want to go back to Delhi? You didn't even tell us. And what happened that you want to leave? If something happened, you can tell us without hesitation. We are always ready to help you; you don't just have a brother, we are here too. So if there's a problem, tell us, share with us."
Vartika: "Nothing like that, Kabir, don't worry. I'm just missing my family and want to go back to my uncle's house. That's it. There will be no more discussion about this, okay." Saying this, Vartika left. Vansh followed, saying goodbye to everyone, and left.
Jharana: "Come on guys, the coffee is still here. Now let's see what to do about them?"
Kiara: "What do you mean by 'what to do about them'? You won't do anything. This is their matter, let them handle it."
Jharana (making a face): "Yes, yes, let's go home, enough talk."
Saying this, she got up from her seat, said goodbye to everyone, and they left.
Now everyone had left the cafe and were going their separate ways.
Abhi also reached home reluctantly and went straight to his room. Abhi was usually a cheerful person; he always liked to be happy; but today his face was dejected, which Abhi's parents couldn't see. That's why Abhi went straight to his room.
Ashu couldn't understand anything; what was happening, what wasn't. She was just sad that her best friend Vartika was leaving her. In all this, she didn't notice how worried Abhi looked.
Abhi threw his bag aside and ruffled his hair with both hands, covering his face. After a while, he stood by the window and played a song:
"Perhaps I'll never be able to say, perhaps you'll understand without me saying...
Perhaps in my thoughts, one day, I'll meet you somewhere, lost perhaps...
If you are not there, I won't be either, if you are not there, I won't be either,
I don't need anything more than you, not less than you,
If you are not there, I won't be me either, if you are not there, I won't be me either...
I don't need anything more than you, not even less than you."
This song perfectly matched the situation; as if the song was expressing the state of Abhi's heart. And Abhi just looked up at the sky with tears in his eyes, where the sun was setting.
Kabir and Raj had also reached their PG. Kabir wasn't that worried, but Raj was worried because he knew the reason behind Vartika's departure, but he couldn't do anything about it.
Raj wanted to tell everyone about what was happening between Abhi and Vartika earlier, but Vartika's oath was stopping him; Vartika wanted Abhi to tell everyone himself.
At Jharana's house, Mehta Niwas:
Two people were sitting at the dining table and glaring at each other.
Then Kiara and Jharana made an entry. As soon as Jharana's gaze went towards the dining area, she quickly grabbed Kiara's hand and said, "Come on Kiara, quickly! Otherwise, if they catch us, we're done for. And I really don't want any arguments right now. Come on, let's go from here."
But as soon as they moved towards the dining area, the woman sitting there stopped them. She said, "So you two have arrived? Come here, you both."
This is Savita ji, Savita Mehta, Jharana's mother; a complete drama queen, just like Jharana. You could also say that Jharana takes after her completely.
Jharana and Kiara now quietly went near the dining area. A middle-aged man was sitting there. He said, "It's good that you two have come here, otherwise, I don't know what would have happened to me."
This is Vijay ji, Jharana's father, Vijay Mehta; very cool, but firm with his rules. He never breaks them, so be a little careful with him.
Savita ji: "What do you mean by 'what would have happened'? I wouldn't kill you. You're speaking in front of the children, have some shame."
Vijay ji: "So what if I said it? I spoke the truth. If I don't speak in front of them, then who will I speak with? The neighbors?"
Jharana (irritated): "Now what's happened to both of you? Speak quickly."
Savita ji: "As usual, just drinking tea, reading the newspaper, and sitting around talking about random things. And you know what, today it was too much. Now he also wants the number of the neighbor, Sujata ji. When I asked why he took her number, do you know what he said? That he gets work done through her; after all, she works in her office." Saying this, Savita ji made a sour face, as if she wanted to bash their heads in if something happened in front of her.
So friends, you saw Jharana's parents; just as cute as she is. They had a love marriage, but their fights seem like an international war.
Will Vartika leave?
To be continued...
In Mehta Niwas, Vijay ji said, "Oh son, office work continues even at home, right! But who will explain this to your mother? As always, this time she has become a victim of suspicion. There is no cure for this. Since our marriage, your mother and your maternal uncle have made my life hell. Now, even if someone shows me a movie, I will smash its screen!"
Kiara said, "What have you done, Papa?"
Jharna said softly, "Son, consider Papa gone."
Vijay ji asked, looking at Kiara, "What do you mean, daughter?"
Jharna replied, "Papa, aren't you listening? All the digging aside, your wife's brother is on the other side! You just made a mistake, Papa. You shouldn't have involved your brother-in-law. Now you are done for! Shall I book your ticket to Haridwar?"
Vijay ji said, "Hey, what are you saying? Why are you so eager to kick your father out of the house?"
Savita ji said, "Why will she kick you out? I will kick you out of the house myself! What were you saying about my brother? What has he done to you? What has he taken from this abode of yours? He is my innocent, simple brother. If you say anything to my brother, remember, I won't even give you a begging bowl on the street."
Seeing their escalating argument, Kiara said, "Enough! No one will say anything now. Come, everyone go to your rooms."
Saying this, she took Jharna and went towards her room. Savita ji and Vijay ji first watched the two girls leave, then looked at each other and started arguing again.
Around eight-thirty in the night, at Mehta Niwas, Jharna, Kiara, Vijay ji, and Savita ji, all four were sitting at the dining table and eating peacefully.
Savita ji said, "How was college today? Did you do anything new, Kiara and Jharna?"
Jharna said, "What, Mom? What do you think? Do people who fight always keep fighting? I didn't fight with anyone nor did I hit any car. Right, Kiara, am I telling the truth?"
Kiara patted her head and thought to herself, "What should I do with this foolish girl? She herself is determined to reveal my secret."
Vijay ji said, "So, you totaled someone's car today, right?"
Savita ji said, "There, it's done! That's why I say, don't spoil her! But you have spoiled her completely. Give her a bike, a jeep! I forbade you, but you still don't listen to me! You always have your way."
Vijay ji said, "Oh, fortunate one! I've been listening to you for 28 years! How much more should I listen? The validity is not ending. I'm looking for an expiry date, but I can't find it. Now you tell me, when will it expire?"
At this, Kiara and Jharna started laughing, but Savita ji was furious. Their meal ended amidst such banter.
After coming to their room, as soon as Kiara and Jharna were about to sleep, Kiara received a call on her phone. She answered it immediately.
After a voice came from the other end of the phone, Kiara said with a shocked expression, "What? My sister? We're arriving right now."
Saying this, she disconnected the call. Jharna had also gotten out of bed. She was looking at Kiara, who was still in shock.
On the other side, in a deserted place, there was a very large villa. Its nameplate read "Black World." As the villa's name suggested, it looked somewhat similar; like a haunted bungalow. Can you imagine what it would look like at night?
Inside Black World, a girl of about twenty years was sitting on a chair, and in front of her sat a boy of about twenty-three years. Behind him stood five or six people. The boy looked very dangerous but handsome. But the girl looked very cute, like an innocent child, yet there was no trace of fear on her face.
The girl said, "You made a big mistake bringing me here. And the even bigger foolishness is that you called my sister. You don't know, she can make people disappear just like that! That's my sister, understand? Kiara Vyas, and the other is Jharna Mehta."
The man said, "You talk too much! Be quiet for a bit."
The girl said, "Yes, I talk a lot, but what can I do now? It's your fault, you brought me here. By the way, you look very handsome. Surely, if you weren't my sisters' enemy, I would have asked you to marry me. Anyway, what can be done now? You have bad luck."
The boy said, "Who told you I am your sisters' enemy? And what do you think, if you asked me to marry you, I would happily say yes? Never ever, okay!"
The girl said, "Meaning, if you are not my sisters' enemy, then why have you kidnapped me? And why have you called my sister to come here?"
The boy said, "Let both of them come here. I don't know what kind of fool has gotten me into this."
As the boy was leaving, he heard the girl's voice, "Hey, where are you going? At least tell me your name before you go. And yes, I haven't eaten anything since morning, so please send something to eat. I'm very hungry, truly."
The boy said, "What will you do knowing my name? And you have been kidnapped, it's not my wedding that I should feed you."
The girl said, "You can't feed me at the wedding, you'll be busy. So our wedding will also be there, together! But remember, our name is Riya. If we decide to do something once, we do it. And we will marry you, no matter what it takes. So get ready!"
The boy, annoyed by Riya's words, left the room and ordered his man to get food for Riya.
Raju, a man who worked for the boy, brought the food to Riya and gave it to her. Riya happily took the food and started eating, humming along. The lyrics of the song were something like this:
"Decorate the palanquin, apply the henna, your groom will come to take you, oh fair one."
She was humming this line repeatedly. Upon hearing her sing, Raju asked Riya, "Sister, this song is sung by boys for girls. Who are you singing it for?"
Upon Raju's question, Riya became emotional and said, "What can we do, brother? Our prince has left. He didn't sing, so we thought we would. Anyway, in this era, boys and girls are equal. That's the slogan. If boys can sing 'apply the henna', then why can't girls? Tell the boys, haven't I spoken the truth?"
Raju said, "Indeed, sister, there is substance in what you say. You've spoken the truth."
Riya nodded her head and continued eating and humming the song. Raju left from there with a smile.
Is Riya really Kiara's sister? And if so, then why doesn't she live with them? Who is that boy who has kidnapped Riya? Is he a friend or an enemy?
On an empty road, Kiara and Jharana were talking in the jeep.
Jharana: "Hey, how did you know your sister was born?"
Kiara: "Jharana, she wasn't born. She's also 20 years old. I found out from V. He called me. He said he found my sister."
Jharana: "But your father never told you that you have a stepsister. And that too in this city. It's strange."
Kiara: "Now only V can tell us what this whole situation is."
Jharana: "This damn V keeps us in suspense every time. Come on, let's go to Black World. Its name is also Kala, just like him."
Kiara: "He's not that bad, Jharana."
Jharana: "Oh, leave it. You'll always take his side. Come on, we've arrived, so stop your nonsense."
Kiara: "I'm talking nonsense?"
As she was speaking, Jharana got out of the jeep and started going inside Black World. Seeing her go like that, Kiara also got out and, shaking her head, followed her.
As soon as they both entered, they saw a boy sitting on a sofa like a king. This was none other than the boy who had kidnapped Riya.
Jharana and Kiara went straight to the boy and sat next to him.
Jharana, punching him: "V, why did you call us here so late at night? We could have talked tomorrow."
Kiara: "Stop calling him V, Jharana. Now that we are in a safe place, we can take his name. Okay? No need to say V every time."
Jharana, making a face: "Yes, yes, I know. But his name is long, so I thought I'd use a short form."
The boy said: "My name is so long that you can't even say it, queen of laziness."
Jharana: "I'm not lazy, understand? Your name is like that, Viraj. Who would say such a long name? It's better to say V."
Kiara: "Enough, will you two keep arguing like this or will you talk about work?"
At Kiara's words, Viraj and Jharana both became quiet and looked at Kiara.
Seeing them both looking at her so quietly, Kiara said irritably: "Will you say something or not? Or did you just call us here for no reason? If that's the case, I won't let you go."
Viraj, in a calm tone: "Do you think I would call you here just like that? And that too so late at night? Of course, it's important. I've found your sister."
Kiara: "But how is that possible? I never had a sister. Then where did she come from? And as far as I know, when Geeta Maa left, she wasn't pregnant."
Jharana, making a sour face: "Geeta Maaaaaa..."
Kiara: "Yes, Mom. Stepmom, but still a mom, Jharana. So be careful next time."
Then, looking at Viraj: "So tell me, what is the actual situation?"
Viraj: "When Geeta aunty left home, she was pregnant. After that, she raised and brought up Riya at her mother's house. But after the terrorist attack three years ago, there's been no trace of her. And Riya was living at her grandmother's house. That's when she found out about you and came here to learn more about you. As soon as I found out, I brought her here. Now you decide what to do with her. She's a bit off, not a single quality of yours in her. Go, she's in that room."
Jharana and Kiara headed towards the room Viraj had mentioned. As soon as they entered, they saw a girl dancing.
Jharana and Kiara were both shocked to see this. This girl has been kidnapped, and she's dancing? Amazing!
As soon as Riya turned around, she saw Kiara and Jharana. Riya stopped seeing them and then looked at Kiara with tears in her eyes and said: "I knew that even if you hated me, you would definitely come to save me." Saying this, she ran towards Kiara and hugged her.
Kiara stood there, stunned like a statue. She couldn't understand what was happening.
Jharana, looking at Riya, said: "Who told you that Kiara hates you?"
Riya: "What's there to tell? Every girl in the world hates her stepsister, right? It's common. And I also know that you both still came to save me. But honestly, sister, I don't even know these people. I don't know why they kidnapped me. But they took good care of me. So please don't beat them too much, just give them a small punishment."
Riya looked very cute while saying all this.
Jharana, laughing: "Girl, you turned out just like me."
"By the way, honestly, I don't hate you at all. So never say that again, okay?"
Riya, jumping with joy: "Really? Does that mean sister also loves me, just like she loves you?"
As Riya spoke, she started looking at Kiara with hopeful eyes.
Kiara, looking at Riya: "Riya, I don't know what happened 20 years ago, but I promise you, I will find out about it. And yes, I don't hate you. So don't burden your little brain with too much thinking from now on."
Jharana: "Yes, otherwise this little brain of yours, which hardly works, will stop working altogether. And whose are you here? The people who brought you here are our friends, okay."
Riya, swaying: "What, really? Does that mean that handsome man is not your enemy? That's great. Now I can ask him for marriage. Otherwise, I thought he was your enemy, so I didn't ask him. But now that I know, I will ask, and we will get a yes. After all, my name is Riya." Saying this, she flips her hair back.
Seeing her do that, Jharana started laughing, but Kiara said in a serious tone: "Who are you talking about? And which handsome man? Whom do you want to marry? That too at such a young age?"
Jharana, in a cool style: "Oh dear, who else in this ruin would be more handsome than V? It's common sense, sweetheart."
Kiara, with a surprised expression: "What? And where did you learn this, sweetheart?"
Before Jharana could say anything, Riya exclaimed, jumping: "Does that mean his name is V?"
Jharana: "Oh no, silly! His name is Viraj. Viraj. That was the short form. You call him Viraj, okay?"
Saying this, she starts acting shy herself.
Kiara: "What are you saying, Jharana? You know Viraj and his work too. Then why are you giving Riya false hopes? When you know Viraj will never accept Riya. So it would be best if Riya stops dreaming such dreams that will break her later. And it would be good if you understand this too."
Riya: "But sister, we can't declare defeat before fighting a war, can we?"
Jharana: "Wow-wow-wow! What a statement!"
Kiara, getting irritated: "And will you two stop? And Riya, you will stay away from Viraj. Understand? That's all! Let's go home now, it's getting late." Saying this, Kiara walks out of the room.
Seeing her leave, Riya looks at Jharana helplessly. Jharana also gestures towards the exit with a downcast face. Then both of them leave from there, following Kiara.
What do you think happened 20 years ago?
And will Kiara be able to uncover this secret?
Kiara told Ria to stay away from Viraj and left. Jharna and Ria followed them out.
Kiara went straight to the Chief and sat down. Jharna sat in the seat next to her, and Ria sat in the back seat. Viraj stood outside, waiting for them to leave.
Ria looked at Kiara first, then at Viraj. As Viraj's eyes fell on Ria, Ria winked.
Viraj's jaw dropped at this. His eyes bulged out. He couldn't believe that this girl could do such a thing in front of his sister. He quickly looked at Kiara, but Kiara was focused on her jeep.
The jeep drove away, but Viraj remained standing there.
Upon reaching home, Kiara saw that Jharna's parents were asleep. She said softly, "Ria, Jharna, be quiet. There should be no noise. If Mom and Dad wake up, I'll remove you from this world."
Ria quickly nodded. But Jharna said, "Yes, yes, I know, I know. Your Mom and Dad's darling prince shouldn't be disturbed."
Kiara gave her a sideways glance. Then the three of them walked slowly towards Jharna's room. Kiara left Ria in her room and went to sleep in Jharna's room.
Jharna said, "One mission was less, now this 20-year-old secret has also fallen on our heads."
Kiara said in a serious tone, "What do you think? Will we mix our mission and personal matters? We will complete our mission first, and then find out what happened 20 years ago. So now focus on your mission."
Jharna said, "It's only been one day. Why are you so hung up on the mission? But we will complete this soon. Now they are convinced, brother, that you are capable."
Kiara said, "Firstly, stop using that kind of language. Talk properly. Otherwise, don't open your mouth. Whenever I see you, you're mouthing dialogues from some movie. Now go to sleep quietly."
Saying this, she went to sleep.
Jharna said in surprise, "Am I mouthing dialogues? These are my own dialogues. I don't copy anyone, understood, Kiara's child?"
She was saying this with her hands on her waist when her gaze fell on the sleeping Kiara. She made an ugly face and said, "Look at her. This madam is disturbing my sleep and sleeping herself. Wow, great! What an age it is! God! A friend is no longer a friend."
Then she sat on the bed herself and said to herself, "I have composed a verse, please pay attention. You have given me good friends too, you have ruined me and are sleeping yourself."
Before she could say anything else, Kiara pulled her onto the bed and, covering her with a blanket, said, "Now sleep, my poet, and let me sleep too."
At about 8:00 AM, a jeep was speeding down an empty road. It was Jharna's jeep. Jharna was driving, Kiara was sitting in the passenger seat, and Ria was in the back. Ria was enjoying the breeze, letting her hair blow.
Today, everything at college was the same as before, but there was also something new. Let's go to college.
At Rom Paradise College, after Sonia's video incident, Jharna and Kiara had become very famous. People started calling them "Don Devil." Today too, all eyes were on the jeep coming from the college gate. Today, Ria was also in the jeep, who was a first-year student in the same college.
After reaching college, everyone left for their respective classes. As soon as Jharna entered the classroom, her gaze fell on Raj sitting on the first bench, who was sitting alone. Kabir always sat with Raj, but after Kiara arrived, he always kept the seat next to him empty.
Jharna went straight and sat in the seat next to Raj. Raj looked at her.
Raj said, "Do you have any sense of propriety or not? You don't just sit in someone's seat. Don't you even know that much?"
Jharna said in her style, "Why should I ask anyone, brother? If someone was sitting here, I would definitely ask. But since no one is sitting here, it's an empty seat, why ask? And Jharna never does anything after asking anyone. Whatever she does, she does it on her own."
Jharna never followed propriety and rules. It was her nature. Raj himself was a rule-follower.
Kiara sat next to Kabir and started focusing on her books. Kabir was gazing at her and smiling.
Vansh and Ashu were fighting. Vansh wanted to go to Goa, and Ashu wanted to go to Kashmir. Their fight had reached its final stage.
There was no sign of him yet. Perhaps he hadn't come to college. Vartika sat quietly in her seat. She had to leave from here in two days, so she didn't want to talk to anyone.
Jharna turned back and said to Kabir, "Hey brother, where is our brother?"
Kabir said, "I just spoke to him. He is on his way. He is a little late today. Maybe he slept late after partying."
How will their mission be successful?
The first lecture at Rome Paradise College had concluded. All the students dispersed for a break. Jharana started thinking, "Brother, I have to do something, otherwise he’ll definitely go to Banaras and become a renunciate."
So, she started letting her imagination run wild. As soon as an idea struck her, she jumped up with joy. Seeing her jumping and skipping around like this, Raj, sitting nearby, stared at her strangely and said,
"What bouts of madness do you have that you keep doing such things? Don't jump around like a lunatic, sit properly."
Jharana replied, "Boring people like you wouldn't know how happy the heart feels when an idea strikes."
Saying this, she gave a big smile.
Raj said, "What? You called me boring? From what angle? Do I seem boring to you? You're mad yourself, and you'll drive me mad too."
Jharana said, "This angle! You asked about the leaf. You, you seem boring to me from every angle."
Saying this, she started laughing. Raj just kept staring at her with wide eyes. Then Jharana got up and reached the classroom door. Raj also turned and looked back. Abhi was visible there. Abhi’s face looked completely dejected. Only four people knew the reason for this: Raj, Jharana, Vartika, and Abhi himself.
Raj thought to himself, "One, Abhi is already troubled, and second, this crazy girl will probably trouble Abhi even more in her madness. This girl is a jinx, a jinx! I wonder when she'll get out of my life."
Vartika was still looking out the window. She hadn't cast a glance inside the classroom even once. Vansh and Aashu were also looking at Abhi and started moving towards him. Kiara also started moving towards Abhi, where Jharana and Abhi were talking.
Jharana said, "Abhi Bhaiya, I got an idea. If you work on it, you're sure to succeed."
Jharana said all this in a serious tone, which brought a ray of hope to Abhi's face.
Abhi said enthusiastically, "So what's your idea? Tell me quickly. And will it not affect our friendship?"
Jharana said in her own style, "Oh dear, chill out! Your friendship will remain intact forever, and you keep singing! We won't break this friendship, we'll die but won't leave your side."
Just then, Kiara, coming from behind, said, "Stop your off-key singing, and whose friendship are you talking about?"
Jharana, recovering her words, said, "Oh my dear beloved Kiara! I was talking about your and my friendship, whose else?"
Just then, a boy came and said, "Everyone, please silence."
Before the boy could say anything, the classroom microphone turned on, and a deep voice came from there.
Boy speaking on the mic: "Everyone, please pay attention! As you know, the fresher's party has been scheduled for next Saturday. So, this year, the second-year students will organize this party for the first-year students, as they do every year. So, the second-year students are called for a meeting with the third-year students in the project room in the next half hour. Second-year students, please reach the project room in the next half hour."
The boy who had just entered the class said before the announcement, "Hi guys! My name is Nakul. I am your senior, and I've come to take you all to the meeting. And yes, Viraj Sir will also be there, so please maintain discipline."
Jharana said with a frown, "Why? Is your Viraj Sir the principal of this college that we have to be disciplined in front of him?"
Kiara quietly said to Jharana, "Don't start anything here now, keep quiet."
Upon hearing Kiara say this, Jharana fell silent, but thought to herself, "Hah! Mr. Discipline! If he were so capable, we wouldn't have to come here for permission, he would have managed it himself."
She was thinking all this to herself, but the expression on her face indicated that she must have been cursing someone very badly. Raj couldn't help but smile at her expressions, but he controlled himself. You all know, the tax he incurs from laughing, and how could he waste his money, so he didn't even deem it appropriate to laugh.
About half an hour later, in the project room... Today's team was called for this meeting. Raj was the leader of the college student union, and his team included: Kabir, Abhi, Aashu, Vartika, and Vansh. But at Kabir's insistence, Raj had included Kiara and Sapna in his team from today, so they had also come along with them.
In the project room, two people were seated: Nakul, who had come to call them all for the meeting, and the other was Viraj. Yes, you all recognized him correctly. This is the same Viraj who had kidnapped Riya, albeit in name only. Viraj was studying in the third year of this college. He had been in this college for the past year, but everyone in the college knew his name.
Raj's squad sat in their respective seats. Then Nakul said, "Hi guys! You all must know that second-year students organize the party for freshers. So this year, you all have to arrange that party. I hope you all have planned something."
Before anyone could say anything in response, Jharana said, "Why? Is it necessary to tell you the plan? And anyway, we have to organize the party, so we will do it."
Everyone looked at Jharana in surprise when she said this, but Nakul was quite cheerful, not a little. He didn't get offended by anything, but Viraj understood that Jharana was annoyed with him and was taking out all her anger on poor Nakul.
Kiara quietly said to Jharana, "If you say one more word, no one will be worse than me."
Jharana thought to herself, "No one is worse than you anyway."
Aashu said, "Yes, Sir! We have made some plans. We will tell you."
Saying this, she started narrating some of her plans, like dress code, decoration, theme, etc...
After talking for a while, everyone came out and started deciding who would handle which responsibilities. Raj was assigning responsibilities to everyone according to their capabilities.
After all, why was Viraj here?
To be continued...
No response from Groq.
After Viraj left, Riya started talking to herself. "If we have loved, then why won't our love be ours? What harm have we done to anyone?"
Just then, she heard Kiara's voice.
"Where are you lost? I've been shouting for so long! How long have you been lost in dreams like a waterfall! That's why I'm telling you, stay away from him, otherwise your habits will also get spoiled like his."
"Wow, sister! You yourself stay like a shadow of the waterfall and you're telling me to stay away from him! You're great, sister, you're great!"
"Shut up, you drama queen!"
Saying this, Kiara left from there.
In Kabir and Raj's PG...
Kabir was sitting comfortably on the couch, lost in some dreams. Just then, Raj arrived. Seeing him asleep, Raj got a mischievous idea. Raj, who always remained quiet in front of everyone, used to pull such pranks with his family and best friends. Let's see Raj's prank.
Raj slowly went near Kabir and placed a small bottle of black ink on the small chandelier above his head. He tied its string to Kabir's little finger. The funny thing was that despite all this, the creature named Kabir wasn't showing any sign of waking up. Then Raj loudly shouted in Kabir's ear, "Ghost! Ghost!"
Hearing this, Kabir woke up with a jolt. He was about to move forward to run when the rope was pulled, and all the ink fell on Kabir. Kabir's beautiful face looked like a burnt roti. Raj started laughing heartily.
"Raj! Stop! You didn't do right! You blackened my fair, beautiful face! Now I'm not fit to show my face to anyone! How will I tell this pain, this sorrow now? Stop, stop!"
Saying this, Kabir started running after Raj. After a while, both of them, tired, sat on the same sofa. Both were so happy after so many days! This was their friendship, finding happiness even in small things.
Meanwhile, in Black World...
Viraj was sitting alone at a large dining table, stirring his spoon in his plate. He wasn't feeling good at all remembering everything that had happened throughout the day. His mind wasn't focused on anything. After all, for the first time, a girl had dared to propose to Viraj, and in such a bizarre manner.
Just then, Raju and Nitin arrived. Both sat on the chairs next to Viraj. Raju, while putting food on his plate, said, "So brother, are you thinking about sister-in-law?"
At Raju's words, Viraj glared at him.
Seeing himself being stared at like that, Raju quickly said, "We meant Ria ji, who had come, are you thinking about her? That's all we meant."
"Oh, leave it, Raju bhaiya! Everyone here understands what you mean. Anyway, you're right. Now the boss should get married, so that our troubles are over."
Raju got up in a hurry and said, "What are you saying? Come on, there's work, let's get out of here quickly. Get up."
"Wait."
Then looking at Nitin, Viraj said, "Who told you that your troubles will be over if I get married?"
"Yes, yes, no one says it like that! Come on now, get up and get out of here..."
Nitin, with a naive face, said, "Why Raju bhaiya? Weren't you the one saying that if brother gets married, the trouble from your head will be gone? So why are you saying that now?"
Raju hit his head, and Viraj shook his neck and left from there.
In Abhi's house...
Today, Abhi was a little relaxed because he had spoken to Jharna, and Jharna had told him her plan. Abhi was satisfied.
Today he was sleeping soundly so that he could work well on his plan for tomorrow's party.
And our Ashu was sleeping soundly, without a care in the world. She had gone to sleep after setting her makeup and jewelry.
At Vartika's house...
Vartika's sleep seemed to have vanished. She couldn't believe that she had made such a big decision. She was leaving the city, and she hadn't even tried to talk to Abhi, nor had she even seen him. She couldn't understand whether he still loved her or not.
And our Vansh, he was happily thinking that maybe tomorrow he would find his dream princess, some beautiful girl, with whom he could go on his countless dates. It's unknown if he even remembered how many girls he had dated. Anyway, leave it, this is how he is.
Around seven-thirty in the morning...
In Mehta House...
Vijay ji was watering the plants in the garden. Savita ji was drying her sari there. Just then, accidentally, the water pipe in Vijay ji's hand turned towards Savita ji's sari, making Savita ji's freshly dried sari completely wet. Because of this, as you know Savita ji, Vijay ji's life was in danger.
"If you don't know how to do something properly, you shouldn't do it at all. Not only do you not do anything properly yourself, but you also spoil others' work. Who knows who gave you the job at the office! Whoever hired you must be a complete fool."
"I was doing my work properly. Now that your sari came in between, what could I do? And besides, your father also gave me a job before our marriage. So, does he also fall into the list of fools? And if so, tell me first, so that I also get to know who exactly I am married to."
Savita ji threw a flower pot at him and left from there. Vijay ji moved away and said, "Oh wow! Lucky! Be careful, if it hits somewhere, it will be trouble. And if you become a widow at this age, it's fine, but if I die at such a young age, what will people say? Shame! I don't know what I'm saying either."
At Rome Paradise College...
Today also Jharna, Kiara, and Riya had come to college together. Then all three went their separate ways.
Today Jharna didn't go with Kiara. After all, she had to work on her plan. She went towards the canteen where she had already asked Abhi to wait.
What was Jharna's plan?
Friends, that's all for today's episode. What do you all think Jharna's plan will be? And if something happens, will the plan work properly? If any complication arises, will Vartika and Abhi's love story be completed?
If anyone among you has any idea about Jharna's plan, please let me know in the comments.
To be continued...
Riya continued to give gifts to Viraj. As soon as she reached college, she headed towards Viraj's classroom. Out of habit.
"Viraj, Viraj... where are you, Viru?"
She was shouting loudly. All the students in the class were looking at her, wondering who dared to call Viraj like that.
Viraj looked at the girl standing at the classroom door, shouting his name loudly. He quickly stood up and, adjusting his glasses in his style, went and stood near Riya. He said,
"What's wrong with you? Have the college people given you a job as a peon that you've come here shouting and calling me? Or have you had a habit of making noise since childhood?"
Viraj's taunt had no effect on Riya. She replied,
"What Viru! I know you're in a hurry to get to know me, but did you find this place to get acquainted?? I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything about myself, what my habits are, what not. But let's choose another place. Everyone is watching here! (Looking around) Look, how they are all looking at us."
She looked at Viraj, blushing.
Viraj thought to himself, "She's definitely gone mad. I'm insulting her here, and she's worried about blushing. God knows what will happen to this girl. Just save me from her! She's Kiara's sister, so we can't do anything."
The day passed like this. In the evening, everyone had to attend the party according to the dress code, so everyone rushed out for their shopping to reach the party on time. Now, my dear, it's not just girls, but boys too who take a lot of time shopping. Times have changed, it's the Kali Yuga.
It was around nine o'clock in the party hall. People had started arriving at the party. There were some freshers, some seniors. Viraj had also arrived. A white t-shirt, royal blue blazer and pants, hair neatly set, a branded watch, a beautiful silver chain around his neck that he always wore, but today it was visible, otherwise, he always hid it. Overall, Viraj looked very handsome in this look. Moreover, his dangerous demeanor gave him an attractive appearance.
Now our boys made their entry into the party. Raj was walking in the middle, wearing a royal blue tuxedo. On top of it, a beautiful brooch with his name 'Raj' written in diamonds, which added a lot to Raj's look.
Kabir was walking beside him, wearing a royal blue three-piece suit. His shoulder-length hair made him very attractive. Today, Kabir's eyes had turned brown due to the shades.
Vansh was walking next to Kabir. He was wearing a royal blue t-shirt, a white jacket, and blue denim jeans. A small earring in his ear and his curly hair made him look very cute and stylish.
Abhi was walking next to Raj. He was wearing a black t-shirt, a royal blue jacket, and jeans. The same rudraksha beads in his hand and his hair tied in a half-up bun gave him a princely look.
These four entered the party hall together and went straight to Viraj's sofa, sitting on the sofa next to him because they had to wait for all the freshers and seniors to start the game.
Well, today all the boys are wreaking havoc. Now let's see what preparations the girls have made to overpower the boys.
After a while, Vartika and Ashu made their entry. Ashu wore a purple blouse and a purple saree with white floral designs, adorned with small diamonds, according to the dress code. Ashu looked very beautiful with the very beautiful saree. She wore white heels and left her hair half-tied and half-open. Small white earrings looked very beautiful. Seeing Ashu, Vansh's mouth was agape. To say that Vansh had never seen Ashu before today, he was behaving like that.
Vartika wore a purple saree with a black blouse, which had a pink ground shape design. She left her hair open, in which she looked like a fairy. Abhi wanted to get up quickly and take Vartika away from everyone and leave, but he wanted to proceed according to his plan, which was made by Jharna.
Now, finally, our three ladies - Riya, Jharna, and Kiara - made their entry. Riya wore a beautiful purple saree with a white half-sleeve blouse. A high ponytail and long purple earrings suited her very well. Her look today appeared mature.
Kiara wore a purple saree with a sky-blue full-sleeve blouse. She had made a beautiful braid of her hair and wore small sky-blue earrings. On top of that, her glasses gave her a very cute look, seeing which Kabir's eyes almost popped out.
Jharna wore a royal blue one-shoulder full-sleeve blouse with a purple saree, which also had a royal blue border. She had made a beautiful bun of her hair. With royal blue earrings and a bracelet, Jharna looked very beautiful. Today, even Raj's gaze lingered on Jharna for a moment, but he quickly composed himself and looked away.
Now that almost everyone had arrived, they all started the game. For the freshers, there were chits in a bowl containing tasks for them to complete.
The first turn was Naina's, whose task was to slap anyone. As soon as everyone heard this task, it was as if everyone was speechless.
As soon as Viraj heard this, he looked at Raj. Raj looked at Ashu, and Ashu looked at Jharna. This made Raj understand that this was all Jharna's doing. She had made such a chit. Jharna looked at Raj with a innocent face, but Raj was looking at her angrily.
Kiara went to the stage and gave the second task to that girl. Then, when it was Riya's turn, she got the task to ask any senior for a dance. Then what? Riya, without thinking, went straight to Viraj and asked him, "Can you dance with me?"
Everyone looked at Riya in surprise.
Viraj glanced at Kiara and then went with Riya. Everyone was surprised because Viraj had never danced at any party before, but what could Viraj do? After all, Riya was his friend's sister.
The music started, and everyone started dancing. Kabir also asked Kiara, so Kiara agreed and went to dance with him. Vansh and Ashu also went to dance together. Vartika and Abhi sat on the sofa. Jharna quietly said in Abhi's ear,
"All the best. I'm sure you'll do it." Then she stood nearby. Raj, seeing her, asked, "Aren't you going to dance?"
Jharna thought to herself (Huhhh.. know, my dear, I want to dance with you. Come on Jharna, it's a good opportunity. Hit the ball... hit...)
Jharna said with a grimace, "I'm not finding any partner. Will you dance with me? Please don't refuse."
Raj initially wanted to refuse but then agreed. They both went to dance. Here, Vartika and Abhi, neither of them had spoken anything yet, they were just looking towards the dance floor where everyone was dancing.
The lyrics of the song were something like this:
Janam janam janam saath chalna yun hi...
Kasam tumhe kasam aake milna yahi...
Ek jaan se bhale do badan ho juda, meri hoke hamesha hi rehna, kabhi na kehna alvida.
Raj was hesitating a bit to dance with Jharna. He had agreed, but now, finding Jharna so close to him, Raj was feeling a little uncomfortable, but Jharna was enjoying the moment immensely.
After a while, after everyone's dance was over, the lights suddenly went out. After some time, as soon as the lights came back on, everyone was surprised. There, Abhi was kneeling, holding a ring in his hand.
"Although I was very scared to say this, and perhaps I would never get the chance, which I wanted to tell you for a long time, but someone gave me the courage to say all this to you. I swear by the Ganges, whatever I say, I will say the truth."
More than Abhi saying this, everyone was surprised to see the person standing in front of Abhi, and most surprised was Vartika. She wasn't understanding anything. Sometimes she looked at Abhi, sometimes at the person standing in front of Abhi. I couldn't believe that Abhi would do something like this, in front of him.
So friends, what do you think? Who is it that Abhi is proposing to?
So what will happen to Vartika, and what is Jharna's plan?
To be continued...
Abhi said, "I've wanted to speak for a long time, but I just didn't have the courage. Still, today I've gathered the courage to say it."
Friends, what did you think? Who would be standing in front of Abhi? Let's see. As everyone looks at Abhi, their jaws drop. Vartika also never expected Abhi to do something like this. Because standing in front of Abhi was Vansh, who was completely stunned, just staring at Abhi, wondering what was going on.
Raj also didn't understand anything. He looked around. He saw Jharana standing a little to the side, behind, who was smiling at Abhi. He quickly went to Jharana and grabbed her arm, asking.
Raj asked, "Was this your idea?"
Jharana happily replied, "Yes, absolutely! Isn't it a fantastic idea? Tell me, am I smart now."
Raj said, "I knew it. Only you could come up with such a useless, nonsensical idea. Because Abhi isn't this much of an idiot."
If it were anyone else instead of Jharana, they would have drowned in a spoonful of water. But brother, here was our Jharana! Let's see her response.
Jharana said, "Hi! In such a short time, you've gotten to know me so well."
After saying this, she started to blush.
Before Raj could say anything, they heard Kabir's voice.
Kabir said, "On this note, I've composed something, please pay attention!"
After hearing Kabir's decent poetry for a few days, Aashu finally spoke up today.
Aashu said, "Irshad, Irshad."
Kabir said, "Amazing is Your creation, amazing is Your spectacle, you wanted to make a companion, and you made a spouse."
Then you all know Kabir, by habit, he starts praising himself. Just then, he hears everyone's voices from behind, all at once, "Just shut up, Kabir!"
As soon as Kabir turned around, he saw that all his friends were glaring at him. Just then, Abhi's voice echoed in their ears, making them all surprised again.
Abhi said, "Vansh, will you give me your sister's hand? I've come here to ask for your sister's hand. Tell me, will you become my brother-in-law?"
Vansh was utterly shocked by this. He looked at Abhi, then at Vartika, who herself seemed very surprised.
Vansh said in a serious tone, "What is going on here? Can someone tell me?"
Hearing his tone, Raj intervened and said, "Look Vansh, Abhi and Vartika love each other. Abhi was silent for so long just for your sake. And I think you won't find a better boy for Vartika than Abhi. So, think about it with a cool head for once. After all, it's about Vartika's life, then make a decision."
Hearing Raj's words, Vansh looked at Vartika, as if asking her if it was true. Vartika, understanding his gesture, nodded in affirmation.
Upon this, Vansh looked at Abhi and said, "I won't agree just like that. For this, Abhi will have to give me something."
Abhi said in surprise, "What?"
Vansh said, "You have to promise me that you will always take care of my sister. And if she troubles you after marriage, you will not leave our house."
Everyone laughed at Vansh's joke, and Vartika playfully hit Vansh. Now, happily, everyone was congratulating each other. And like Shah Rukh Khan in DDLJ, Abhi spread his arms, and like Kajol, Vartika ran and hugged him tightly. After all, she had dreamt of this day for a year, that Abhi would accept her in front of everyone, and finally, her dream came true.
Vansh said, "Oh man, have some shame! Your brothers are here too."
To this, Abhi put on an innocent face and said, "Hey, what is shame? Has it just arrived in the market?"
Vansh said, "No, no, it hasn't arrived in the market, you are outdated. Looks like you'll have to be given to the scrap dealer."
Aashu said, "Hey, don't say anything to my brother!" Then, looking at Abhi and Vartika, she added, "By the way, you two didn't do the right thing at all."
When she said that, everyone looked at her.
Vartika and Abhi both said in unison, "What didn't we do right? Who are you talking about?"
Aashu, being dramatic, exclaimed, "Oh God! What should I do with this cruel world? You two love each other and you didn't tell your only, sweet, little sister-like friend and sister! Why didn't I drown myself in a spoonful of water before hearing this?"
To this, Vansh said, "Hey you drama queen! Nothing is lost yet. Go, go and drown yourself."
Aashu said, "You rotten worm of the gutter! If you say anything, I'll drown you in that water first."
As always, Kabir ended their fight, saying, "Hey, you two calm down! You're bent on ruining a good day."
Jharana slowly went near Raj and said, "So how did you like my idea? By the way, some people were saying it was a very bad, rotten idea. Why, Raj ji?"
After saying this, she started to circle around Raj.
Raj cleared his throat and said, "Yes, yes, it was a good idea. Now are you happy."
Jharana said, "Yes, very happy." After saying this, she started to walk away. Then she turned back and said, "By the way, we are always happy to see you." After saying this, she left. But Raj remained standing there. It took him two minutes to understand what she meant. What was Jharana trying to say?
After the party ended a little later, everyone left for their homes. Everyone decided today to let Abhi and Vartika enjoy their time alone. So everyone left them there. And as they were leaving, Vansh just told Abhi, "Take care of yourself, because who knows how long you've made my sister wait! So don't start hitting her anytime."
Abhi said, "Thank you, man! If you hadn't agreed, who knows what would have happened. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was just afraid that our friendship might break."
Vansh said, "Hey, friendship isn't just for saying, it's for keeping too! And you were afraid I might break our friendship? Come on, dear, our friendship doesn't depend on any relationship. So, from now on, if there's any problem or anything to talk about, tell me first. I'm always with you." Then, to lighten the mood, he said, "But yes, you handle your father-in-law, because I can't."
Abhi also said with a laugh, "I'll handle all that, brother-in-law! And yes, drop my sister home carefully."
Raj and Kabir also left, and Jharana, Kiara, and Riya left in their jeep. Vansh was about to drop Aashu on his bike, so he also left.
After reaching their PG, Raj and Kabir freshened up and lay down on the bed. Kabir's mind was still replaying everything that happened today. That's why he was talking to Raj about how Abhi proposed to Vartika in a different style today. He had never seen such a proposal before. Did you all see it? But Raj's attention was not on his words at all today. He was lost in someone else's world.
Raj kept remembering Jharana's words repeatedly today. This kept echoing in his mind, "We are always happy to see you." He kept thinking why this girl said that to him. And because of this, his attention was not on Kabir's words. And poor Kabir had been rambling on innocently for a long time. When he realized Raj wasn't saying anything, he looked at him. Raj seemed lost in thought. He brought him back to reality and said.
Kabir asked, "What's wrong? You seem to be in another world today."
To this, Raj said, "Oh, it's nothing, man, go to sleep. We're very tired today. Besides, we have to wake up early tomorrow. Come on, go to sleep. And yes, don't forget to call Uncle tomorrow. Dad called. You haven't spoken to Uncle. So, make sure you call him tomorrow. Okay, good night."
After saying this, Raj turned over and went to sleep.
Kabir also didn't say anything further. He also tried to sleep.
Is Raj Jharana's love?
To be continued...
Friends, in the last episode, you saw that the fresher's party had ended, and everyone except Vartika and Abhi had left for their homes. But Raj's words echoed in his mind. Let's see what happens next.
Meanwhile, after everyone left, Abhi took Vartika out on his bike. Both were very happy to feel the cool breeze of the bike and to be in each other's company. Abhi stopped the bike at a tea stall. Then both got off and sat on a bench. Abhi asked the tea vendor for two cups of tea and looked at Vartika, who was sitting quietly.
Seeing Vartika so quiet, Abhi said, "Hey, what is this? When we used to say, 'Will you stop talking,' you didn't stop, and now when we want you to say something, you're not saying anything. Talk to us, sister."
At Abhi's words, Vartika looked at him and said, "Even after taking so much time, you didn't say what I wanted to hear and will always have to hear."
Abhi said, "Hey, such a grand and unique proposal has never been heard of in Banaras, let alone in Rajkot! We've given such a proposal! Now tell us what you want to hear."
Vartika said, "You don't need to be so innocent. You also know what I'm talking about."
Abhi took the cup of tea in his hand and knelt down and said, "Vartika ji, would you like to drive the vehicle of our life? I swear by Ganga Maiya, I will never leave you stranded halfway. I love you with all my heart. I love you. Will you be mine forever?"
Vartika also happily knelt in front of Abhi and hugged him, saying, "I love you too. More than you."
Just then, a song started playing on the radio at the tea stall. Cool breezes began to blow. Seeing the weather, Abhi asked Vartika to dance.
Abhi extended his hand towards Vartika and said, "May I dance with you?"
Vartika happily placed her hand in Abhi's hand. Then both started dancing. The lyrics of the song were something like this:
"Tujhko main rakh lu wahan jahan par kahin hai mera yakeen...
Main jo tera na hua, kisi ka nahi, kisi ka nahi,
Le jaayen jaane kahan hawayein, hawayein le jaayen tujhe kahan hawayein, hawayein.
Begani hain ye baagi hawayein, hawayein le jaayen mujhe kahan hawayein, hawayein.
Le jaayen jaane kahan, na mujhko khabar na tujhko pata...."
Far from the whole world, Abhi and Vartika were dancing, lost in their own world amidst the blowing winds on the empty road. They were not worried that they were in the middle of the road, nor that anyone who saw them would surely think they were crazy. They were just enjoying this moment with each other. And that's what love is, isn't it?
"Banaati hai jo tu wo yaadein, jaane sang mere kab tak chale. Inhi mein to meri subah bhi dhale, shaam dhale, mausam dhale....
Khayalon ka shahar tu jaane, tere hone se hi aabad hai. Hawayein hank mein wahi hain, aate jaate jo tera naam le...
Le jaayen jaane kahan hawayein, hawayein le jaayen tujhe kahan hawayein, hawayein.
Begani hain ye baagi hawayein, hawayein le jaayen mujhe kahan hawayein, hawayein.
Le jaayen jaane kahan, na mujhko khabar na tujhko pata O O...."
While dancing, both got tired and headed home. After a long time, both were very happy, and half the credit for this goes to our Jharna.
Morning, in Mehta House...
Vijay ji was reading his newspaper on his chair as usual, and Savita ji was preparing breakfast in the kitchen. And our three heroines were getting ready in their respective rooms to go to college.
As you know, where Savita ji and Vijay ji are, there's bound to be chaos! So let's see what happens today.
Vijay ji says, "Oh my dear, are you listening? Will you give me some tea?"
From there, Savita ji's loud voice comes, "Don't you see? I'm working. Am I alive or dead on your hands? It's just you and your three darlings! They never help me; they just increase my work, all four of them."
Vijay ji says, "Hey, if you didn't want to give me tea, what was the need for such a long speech? Couldn't you have just refused? This is the problem with your entire family! Whatever you have to say, why don't you say it directly? You give long speeches. Look at your father! When our marriage was about to happen, he gave me such a speech! Take care of my daughter... listen quietly for a while when she speaks. She's very innocent, speaks only sometimes, otherwise, she's as straight as a cow! Hey, why didn't you just say directly that you'll be in trouble every day? That's why be careful. What's the need to beat around the bush and twist things so much? You could have told me upfront."
Savita ji comes out of the kitchen and says, "What did you say about my father? What are you saying? It might be that you have to go to the office on an empty stomach today."
Vijay ji, like a cornered cat, says, "Oh no, no, my dear! I was just saying it like that." Then, deepening his voice a bit, he says, "And look at you! When I asked you to bring tea from the kitchen, you were stuck with your work, and as soon as you heard about your maternal family, all your work flew away! Wow, Savita ji! Your ways are limitless."
Hearing his taunt, Savita ji is flustered at first, then says with pride, "Yes! If you say anything to my maternal family from now on, remember, I will put rat poison in your tea and make you drink it! So, be careful from now on. Understand." Saying this, she goes back into the kitchen.
Vijay ji slowly says, "Just a few English words, and now she's showing off her English on me! The British have left, and they've left her here! My bad luck!" Saying this, he also leaves from there.
After getting ready, Kiara goes directly to Jharna's room. She sees that Jharna was ready and about to go downstairs. Kiara stops her and says,
Kiara: "Jharna, we have got the mission lead. So, I think we should fix a meeting with Viraj and take some action soon because delaying it now won't be right."
Jharna says in her typical style, "Okay, then let's have the meeting today itself and start the work tomorrow. Anyway, we've had enough fun and games. Now it's time for work. And as soon as this work is finished, I'll take a leave and happily dream."
Kiara: "Stop dreaming during the day! This work is not as easy as you think. Come on, we're getting late for college."
Jharna also makes a face and follows her.
Will their mission be successful?
So friends, that's it for today's episode. The mission has finally arrived. So, we have to see what their mission actually is. What do you think will happen, and what is Viraj's role in this?
To be continued...
At Rome Paradise College—
Kiara, Jharna, and Riya arrived at the college in their jeep and headed towards the canteen. They had to talk to Viraj today, and Riya had mentioned that Viraj was always in the canteen in the morning. Jharna thought, "Well, at least Riya becoming Viraj's girlfriend is proving useful."
The three reached the canteen. Riya saw Viraj sitting on a chair and, leaving Kiara and Jharna behind, walked straight to Viraj. Kiara followed Riya with a nod of her head, but Jharna's attention was elsewhere.
A short distance from Jharna, there was a scared girl standing with a boy. The boy had fallen on the girl and said someone had pushed him. But the truth was different; the boy was deliberately harassing the girl. Jharna saw this.
Jharna took a cup of coffee from a waiter and went near the boy. She poured the entire hot coffee on him and said with an innocent face,
Jharna: "Sorry, it was an accident. Someone pushed me."
The boy: "Don't you see? Are you blind? And where would someone push you in this empty space? Do you think I'm crazy?"
Jharna: "Okay, then who pushed you that you fell on her? Will you tell me? And yes, tell me quickly, otherwise if I get serious, you might get into a lot of trouble."
The boy: "Hey girl! What are you saying? Do you even know who you're talking to? Our name is Devesh. If we wanted to, we could make you disappear from here in an instant. So, watch your tongue, understand, or you won't be able to speak again."
Jharna: "Oh, I've been hearing such threats since childhood. If you have the guts, try and throw me out! No man has been born who can even touch this Jharna and get away with it. If you don't believe me, try it! Go on, get out of here!"
Devesh: "Fine, I'm leaving now, but remember, I will definitely take revenge for this humiliation. And I'll take such revenge that you'll remember my revenge and me for life."
Just then, Kiara arrived and said, "What's going on here? And Jharna, you were coming with us, so what are you doing here? And who is this?"
Kiara gestured towards Devesh and the scared girl.
Jharna told Kiara everything. Hearing this, Kiara said, "Then why didn't you call the police? He would have gone to jail and served his sentence. What was the need for you to do this?"
Jharna: "Has the police ever reached on time in our country, that they would arrive when I call them today? So I delivered justice myself. And what justice are you talking about? If this girl hadn't said anything, he would have gone to jail."
Then looking towards Devesh, she said, "Hey! Haven't you left yet? Get lost, you scoundrel! You dare to threaten me for revenge!"
Kiara: "Jharna, sometimes you should think before you speak! Not all police are the same. Learn to respect everyone."
Devesh left from there. But it was worth thinking about that he would surely plan revenge.
Kiara: "Alright, let's go. Anyway, you're not going to listen to me, are you? You're always doing something or the other. Now come on, we're getting late for class, and we also have to go for a meeting. You know that, right? And yes, Riya will also come with us."
Jharna: "But why?"
Kiara: "You know, if she stays with Viraj, I think she'll be safer."
Jharna (softly): "Look at this, the person who seemed like the villain in our story is helping the heroine. If you keep her with Viraj, I don't know about her safety, but you'll have to worry about Viraj's safety."
Seeing Jharna muttering to herself like that, Kiara asked, "What are you saying to yourself? Have you gone mad? Now come on, let's go from here?"
Kiara left without waiting for Jharna's reply.
Jharna: "This is amazing! I have no respect at all! What a disgrace, man, what a disgrace!"
The two of them reached Viraj. Riya was sitting on the chair next to Viraj and trying to talk to him, but Viraj was sitting quietly. He was sitting as if Riya wasn't even there. As soon as he saw Kiara and Jharna, he gave them an annoyed look.
This look was understood by Riya, Kiara, and Jharna.
Jharna and Kiara sat on chairs. Kiara started speaking,
Kiara: "Let's meet at Black World at 6:00 PM today. The rest of the talks will happen there. And yes, I can't leave Riya alone anywhere, so I'll bring her with me. Understand."
Viraj: "What's the point of that? She'll be fine at home."
Riya: "Why? Do you have a problem? You were speechless until now, but as soon as it came to me, you opened your mouth."
Just then, Jharna intervened and said, "Wow! What chemistry between you two!"
Viraj glared at Jharna and said, "There is no chemistry, no physics, and no biology between us. Got it? In fact, there is nothing, and there never will be."
Jharna said flustered, "Oh, I was just saying it! What's the need to get so angry? Kindness isn't valued these days." She started shaking her head.
Will Viraj ever like Riya?
To be continued…
Friends, in yesterday's episode, you saw that Kiara, Riya, and Jharana were going to meet the leader of their mission with Viraj. Let's see who the mission leader is.
Kiara: "That's enough, Jharana! You need to take things seriously sometime. And these talks end here; I don't want to hear anything further. Come on, we're getting late for class."
Saying this, Kiara got up and left. Jharana and Riya also got up and headed towards their respective classes. Then Viraj also left.
Around six in the evening, in the Black World...
Jharana, Riya, and Kiara had reached the Black World. Riya was more eager to meet Viraj than the meeting itself or her own safety. She wanted to see Viraj as soon as possible; that's why she was urging Kiara and Jharana to walk faster.
As soon as they entered, Kiara and Jharana started walking ahead. Riya followed them. The three of them stopped outside a large room. Jharana entered some code, which opened the security door. Riya's jaw dropped at seeing so much technology in such a dilapidated place. She wondered where such a modern and technical room came from in this ruin. Understanding her thoughts, Jharana said,
Jharana: "Don't strain your little brain too much, or it'll burst! This whole plan was ours, so no one suspects that we do our work here in secret, okay?"
Riya first said "Okay," then narrowed her eyes at Jharana and said,
Riya: "What did you say? My brain is small? Your brain is small, understand?"
Kiara: "Now, you two stop it! And come inside."
Saying this, Kiara went inside, followed by Jharana and Riya. Jharana whispered softly,
Jharana: "If you argue with me more, I'll destroy your love story completely, with a bomb! Understand, Riya?"
Riya whimpered and said,
Riya: "Oh no! I was just joking, sister! My brain is indeed tiny, just like me."
Kiara: "If you two are done, let's go from here."
The three of them entered the large hall, where a big table was placed. There was a projector in front, laptops and some papers on the table, and Viraj was sitting on a chair.
The three of them also pulled up their chairs and sat down. Viraj started speaking,
Viraj: "We've received information from DS F that they suspect six people, and the names and some information about those six people have been sent to us. We need to keep an eye on all of them and find out who the two people are who are smuggling drugs in Rajkot City from Rome Paradise College."
Riya interrupted in surprise,
Riya: "What? Someone from our college is selling drugs? Then why haven't they been caught yet? And if they need to be caught, the police will catch them, right? Why are you two getting involved in all this? And Viraj, you tell the police too! The police will catch them."
Viraj: "See, this is why I said not to bring her! Yes, but you two don't listen to me, do you? Now answer her questions."
Jharana looked at Riya and said,
Jharana: "Look Riya, we won't tell you much now, but we will definitely tell you that we do a better job than the police, and the police are also with us. So don't worry! And we'll catch them soon. By the way, this Viraj, your... he's also been trying for a year, but unfortunately, he hasn't succeeded. That's why Kiara and I had to come here."
Viraj glared at Jharana and said,
Viraj: "First of all, what do you mean by 'Viraj'? And secondly, I didn't call you two here. I could have done my work. This is an order from above, otherwise, I wouldn't have called you two here even in your dreams, understand? And as far as we've reached, it's all thanks to my brain."
Jharana: "Riya, a request has been made, please listen carefully."
Riya: "Okay, I'll listen carefully, but tell me how to listen carefully."
Jharana: "Oh chief of fools! You say 'Irshad' in this! You just say 'Irshad' twice, I'll handle the rest."
Riya: "Okay, Irshad, Irshad."
Jharana: "Don't be proud of your brain, my friend, because as much as your brain works, mine is always malfunctioning."
Riya: "Wow, wow!"
Kiara: "Enough! Everyone focus on the meeting! Viraj, you start by telling us what you've found out so we can focus on our work."
Viraj: "We have the names of those six people. I'll show you, who are all from our college."
Viraj: "First, Prayag, who studies with me in the third year, whom I know to some extent. And according to our information, he has a small family, and he earns for his family. And DS F suspects that he might also be involved in drug smuggling."
Viraj: "Second, Kunal. He's an orphan, lives in an ashram, and is in the second year. Meaning, Jharana and Kiara, with you. Perhaps you know him?" Both Jharana and Kiara shake their heads, as they had only joined the college a few days ago, so they didn't know everyone.
Viraj continues,
Viraj: "So, according to DS F, Kunal is involved in all this."
Viraj: "Third is Vishakha, who has come to study from a village. But DS F is suspicious of her due to her actions and words."
Viraj: "Fourth is Vedika, who belongs to a normal family. DS F is also suspicious of her."
Viraj: "Now the fifth, Deep, who barely got into college, and DS F is also suspicious of him due to his actions."
Viraj: "The sixth and most important, whom DS F is completely sure is 100% involved, his name is Devesh, who is found to be indulging in a lot of hooliganism in college."
Now we have to keep an eye on all of them and catch the real culprits, and that too as soon as possible.
Then he looks at everyone, realizing that Riya's attention throughout the meeting was solely on him. For a moment, Viraj also starts looking at Riya. Then, coming to his senses, he looks at Kiara and Jharana and says,
Viraj: "So this is our work. Keep an eye on them, and gather all their details."
Jharana: "Kiara, isn't this Devesh the one we met this morning and who threatened us? He looked like a criminal just by his face."
Kiara: "Yes, it's him. So, we know what we have to do, let's get to work, okay?"
How will the culprits be found?
To be continued...
After the meeting concluded, Kiara said, "So let's go home. Mom and Dad must be waiting."
Just then, Riya blurted out, "Oh, why so early?"
Kiara replied, "What do you mean by early? Do you want to stay here?"
Riya first nodded her head, then quickly shook it and said, "Oh no, no! I was just saying we should have some tea and snacks before leaving. Right, Jharna Di?"
Having said this, she scooted closer to Jharna.
Jharna said, "Come on, man! Just say what you want to say directly! That you want to spend some more time with Viraj, what's the need to drag my name into this?"
Riya elbowed Jharna and said, "What are you saying? Don't joke like that. Kiara Di doesn't like such jokes at all."
Then she started to laugh with a fake laugh.
But seeing her antics, Viraj was genuinely amused. He was thinking how crazy this girl was.
Jharna, Kiara, and Riya had returned home after the meeting ended.
That night, during dinner, everyone at Mehta House was seated in their respective chairs, enjoying their meal.
Just then, Savita Ji, looking at Kiara, said, "So Kiara, did you find out anything about Geeta Ji?"
Kiara, who was quietly eating, stopped mid-bite, and everyone else's attention also shifted to Savita Ji.
Kiara said calmly, "No, but I've spoken to some people. They will find out soon where exactly Geeta Maa went that day."
Vijay Ji said, "Alright dear, but if you need any help, just say so. You know, we never differentiated between you and Jharna. So please, don't hesitate to ask."
Kiara replied, "What are you saying, Papa? You are the ones who gave me the love of a family and explained its meaning. If you all weren't here, I don't know where I would be or what I would be doing. So please don't say such things again. And if I need any help, I will tell you without hesitation. And besides, Jharna is with me."
Savita Ji said, "Riya, did you tell your grandmother that you are with us?"
Riya replied, "Auntie, I've spoken to her, and she is happy that I am getting the opportunity to stay with all of you, and that my sister has returned to me."
Savita Ji said, "I'll slap you if you call me Auntie..."
Just then, Vijay Ji intervened, "Yes, indeed! She is young now, don't call her Auntie, she'll get offended. So, lucky Riya dear, shall we call you 'Di'?"
Savita Ji, first looking at Vijay Ji, said, "You should just keep your mouth shut! Let me finish speaking first. You always interrupt. And yes, I am young, you have become old."
Then, looking at Riya, she said, "Don't call me Auntie, call me Mom, like Kiara does."
Saying this, she patted Riya's head.
Riya also hugged her and affectionately said, "Yes, absolutely, Mom."
Vijay Ji, trying to lighten the mood, said, "Yes, indeed! Otherwise, look at this one. Nowadays, 'Mom' is used instead of 'Mother,' and 'Dad' instead of 'Father.'"
He was hinting at Jharna, who used to call him and Savita Ji 'Mom' and 'Dad.'
Continuing his point, he said, " 'Mom' is somewhat acceptable, but 'Dad' sometimes sounds like 'Death,' and that would mean my ticket upstairs is booked."
Jharna, making a face, said, "The award for the worst joke of the year goes to Vijay Mehta! Let's give him a round of applause!"
And then she started clapping herself.
Savita Ji said, "Of course! He only remembers things about dying and killing. Do some good deeds and say something good too, otherwise, what face will you show God when you go upstairs?"
Vijay Ji said, "Look, talking about going upstairs at that time isn't fun. And you're telling me I talk about dying and killing. I swear, no one can win against these women. It's always my win, heads or tails! That's their politics."
Savita Ji said, "It seems you don't want to live in this house."
Vijay Ji said, flustered, "Oh, oh! You've become serious! My dear, we were just joking. Right, kids?"
Vijay Ji looked at the three girls, who were enjoying their argument, or one could even say, their free drama.
As soon as Jharna felt that the attention was about to shift to the three of them, she signaled Kiara and Riya to move away and started to leave herself.
Savita Ji said, "Oh, why are you asking the children? The children know everything, understand?"
Vijay Ji said, "Alright then, let's ask the children."
Then, as the two of them turned around, they saw only the wind blowing there; the three of them had vanished without a trace.
Because the three of them had run away as if pursued by a ghost.
In the morning, at Rome Paradise College—
After reaching college, Riya directly went to Viraj with a flower. She searched for Viraj and found him. She quickly went to him.
Viraj was just heading to his class when Riya appeared in front of him.
Riya said, "Here, this is for you."
Viraj said, "What's the occasion? And why are you giving this to me? And first of all, how dare you block my way?"
Riya said, "Oh, don't even talk about courage! I have courage in abundance. You know? I have so much courage that everyone in my neighborhood calls me courageous. And secondly, I don't think you're so foolish that you wouldn't understand why I'm giving you this flower. So, take the flower, quietly, and go to your class. Because you are free to look at me, but today I have to attend class."
Viraj said, exasperated, "What nonsense are you talking? And stay away from me, understand? What you want will never happen. So stop dreaming such dreams that can never come true."
Riya said, "I have the courage to dream and the courage to fulfill those dreams. So you don't need to tell me which dreams to dream and which not to."
Viraj said, grinding his teeth, "Okay, fine. Do whatever you want."
Saying this, he started to walk away. Just then, Riya's voice was heard from behind.
Riya said, "Oh, oh! Take this flower."
Viraj took the flower from Riya's hand. Riya became very happy, but Viraj broke the flower and threw it away, causing Riya's face to fall. However, he left without any concern.
Tears welled up in Riya's eyes, but after a while, composing herself, she thought to herself, "Oh, you foolish girl! Why are you getting so sad? He doesn't pay attention to any girl, let alone you. But still, he talks to you. So don't be so sad. One day he will definitely agree. Be positive! Because victory is beyond positive... no-no, victory is beyond fear! Yes, that's right." Then she too headed towards her classroom.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Kiara and Jharna were going to their classroom when they saw Raj's gang. So they started walking in that direction. Jharna's eyes were only searching for Raj, but the leader of Raj's gang, meaning Raj himself, was not visible there.
To be continued...
Jharna and Kiara reached their friends and greeted them. Everyone else wished them good morning.
Jharna went to Abhi and said, "Hey, Abhi Babu of Banaras! How did your proposal night go?"
Abhi shyly replied, "What, Jharna, who asks like that?"
Jharna said, "Oh man, why are you so shy? Even Vartika doesn't get this shy."
Vartika said, "Yes, exactly! He's blushing like a newlywed bride."
Saying this, she started laughing.
Abhi made a face and said, "Now you are making fun of me too."
Vartika said, "Oh, I'm not making fun! I'm telling the truth. If you think it's a joke, what's my fault in that?"
Just then Ashu arrived and said, "Hey man, don't bother my brother."
Vansh said, "Fatty, your brother is just like that, shy, people will only speak the truth."
Ashu said, "Shut up, you rotten gutter insect!"
Just then Jharna calmed both of them down and said, "Oh man, you two, stop it! You're just like cats and dogs, always fighting."
Saying this, she left.
Abhi said, "Hey man, why do you always fight? Come on, Vartika ji, I'll get you breakfast."
Vartika said, "Hmm..." and left with Abhi.
Only Vansh and Ashu were left staring at each other.
Kabir said to Kiara, "Won't you say anything?"
Kiara said, "I speak less."
Kabir said, "It's okay, I speak more. There should be a balance of less and more."
Kiara looked at Kabir and said, "What do you mean?"
Kabir said, "It means I speak more, you speak less. This means we can become very good friends, right?"
Kiara said, "Hmm, okay."
Then she extended her hand and said, "So, friends?"
Kabir happily took her hand and said, "Friends."
Then Kiara left for the classroom. After all, she had to work on her mission.
Jharna came to Kabir and said, "So, how far has the car gone?"
Kabir said, "Ours is moving. Tell me about yours, has the car even started?"
Saying this, he started laughing.
Jharna said, "Laugh, laugh! But remember, your car won't reach its destination easily."
Just then Raj arrived. Jharna happily wished him good morning, but Raj paid no attention to her and just nodded and walked away. Then he heard Kabir's voice from behind.
Kabir came up to Raj and said, "Man, what is this? She's wishing you good morning and you're just ignoring her and leaving. At least be friends with her."
Raj said, "If she only considered me a friend, I would have definitely become friends with her."
Saying this, he left.
Kabir, seeing Jharna's dejected face, went to her and put his hand on her shoulder.
Kabir said, "I think you should start with friendship, like I am."
Jharna said, "Aren't you ashamed? Your sister's marriage hasn't happened yet, and you're off to get married yourself? Have some shame, fear God a little."
At first, Kabir was a little scared seeing Jharna's dejected face, thinking Jharna might have felt bad, but now seeing her melodramatic behavior, he understood that Jharna wasn't one to give up easily.
Kabir smiled and said, "Our car has arrived at friendship, now you see about yours."
Jharna glared at Kabir and said, "But your car won't reach love so easily, remember! You might get friend-zoned by Kiara in the name of friendship, then don't come crying to me."
Kabir said, "I have a verse, please pay attention..."
Jharna made a face and said, "Irshad, irshad..."
Kabir said, "We are not flowers that fight with thorns, we are lovers who go straight from friendship to the wedding horse..."
Jharna said with an impressed expression, "Wow! Wow! Wow! You have finally learned to speak good poetry in my company."
Kabir glared at Jharna and said, "Credit for this too?"
Just then his gaze fell on Vartika and Abhi, who were lovingly feeding each other breakfast.
Seeing them, Kabir said, "Man, these two are rubbing salt in the wound."
Jharna also made a sad face and said, "Yes, my brother! We both were left single, poor things."
Just then a voice came from behind.
Ashu and Vansh said in unison, "Hey man, we are here too! To join the single group."
Jharna looked at both of them and said, "Yes man, I don't know about Vansh, he's always single. But I had forgotten about Ashu, she is also in our group after all."
Ashu made a face and said, "You only remember your brother, no one remembers me."
Vansh said, "Hey you envious crow! At least stop being jealous of Kabir Bhai."
Ashu glared at Vansh and said, "Rotten gutter insect! How many times have I told you to shut your mouth shutter from your gutter, but you don't understand anything! Don't interfere in my matters! You are the envious one!"
Kabir calmed them both down and said, "Calm down, you two! Either of you starts it." Kabir asked Jharna softly, "Where is Raj?"
Kabir replied softly, "He has gone towards the library."
Now Jharna considered it wise to leave and went to find Raj.
As Jharna was going towards the library, she met Kunal on the way, whom Viraj had told her about yesterday, who was Jharna's classmate.
Jharna saw that he was just studying. She wondered if he could be a criminal. But he is a suspect, so she has to keep an eye on him. Then she looked for Raj, who was working at a table.
Jharna quickly went to him and sat in the seat next to him. Raj glanced at her. It wasn't a surprise at all because he knew Jharna would eventually follow him to the library, or rather, Raj had gotten used to Jharna following him.
Jharna, feeling ignored, made a very upset face. She moved Raj's book and said, "I need to talk to you."
Raj said, "What is it? Speak quickly, I'm not free like you, I have a lot of work."
Jharna said to herself, "Am I free? Completely idle! If my team hears this, I won't be able to show my face to anyone."
Raj said, "Are you crazy?"
Jharna said nervously, "No! Who told you that?"
Raj said, "What's the need to say? I can see everything. Why are you talking to yourself? Normal people would think you're crazy."
Jharna said, "That's nothing. I'll get to the point. Will you be my friend?"
Raj said, "And what if you do something foolish?"
Jharna said, "Absolutely not! I promise! I won't do anything foolish. I'll be a good girl, promise! Now tell me, will you be my friend?"
Raj thought for a moment, then extended his hand. Jharna happily took Raj's hand and started shaking it.
Raj waited for Jharna to let go of his hand, but when five minutes passed and Jharna still hadn't let go, Raj spoke a little louder.
Raj said, "Do you intend to keep holding my hand like this?"
Jharna quickly came to her senses, let go of Raj's hand, and said embarrassedly, "Oh, sorry."
Raj liked her blushing. He also smiled a little, but as you all know, our Raj smiles only as much as... (the story continues here)
The entire college day passed in fun. After college, everyone sat at a cafe because they had something to discuss today.
Vansh arrived at the cafe, plopped onto a chair, and said loudly, "Oh man! What's there to discuss? I already told you, it's decided, we're going to Goa. It's final!"
Aashu said, "That can't be right."
"Shut up! We're not wasting our three days of leave based on your suggestion. And last year, we went to Kashmir on your advice, right? What happened? We were attacked, and you ruined our three-day vacation. If you say anything now, I'll smash your skull right here."
Vansh sat up properly and said, "Oh man! What are you saying? You're sounding like a thug. Actually, you are a thug!"
Just then, Jharana interjected, "Hey, what are you guys arguing about? Can someone tell me?"
Raj explained, "Every year, a month or two after college ends, we go somewhere in groups so that the memories of the beginning of college remain memorable. So, these two are fighting about where we will go this year."
Seeing Raj get his answer, Jharana was happy. But Kabir, who was drinking juice, spat out all his juice, which fell on Abhi sitting in front of him.
Abhi got up and said, "Oh dear! Kabir bhaiya! What have you done? We just bathed this morning, why are you making us bathe again and again?"
Kabir said sheepishly, "Oh sorry man! I heard something that I couldn't contain myself. Sorry."
Vartika said, "Now go and clean up in the washroom, Abhi, or the stain will set."
Abhi headed towards the washroom. Jharana quietly asked Kabir, "What did you hear, Kabir bhaiya, that made you laugh so much?"
Kabir said, "You and Raj have become too friendly, sister!"
Jharana said, "Have some shame! Can't you see your own sister settling down? Go befriend Kiara too!"
Kabir said, "Yes, our friendship is progressing. Why don't you look after yourself!" Saying this, he turned his face away.
Vartika said, "I think we should go to Banaras. What do you all say?"
Jharana said, "Oh ho ho! So, you're suggesting visiting your and his home? Why say it like that?"
Vartika said shyly, "Oh no, I was just saying it casually. Banaras is a nice place to visit, and besides, we've never been."
Vansh said, "Oh man! Banaras's baby has been given to you, what more do you want? Should I give you the entire Banaras?"
Aashu said, "Stop your big talk! That's enough for everyone."
Vansh said, "Are you speaking up again? Hey fatty! Why don't you shut your mouth?"
Aashu replied, "Just like you don't shut the shutter of your gutter-like mouth."
Kiara said, "Yes, I feel the same..."
Just then, Aashu interjected, "See? Kiara also feels you're a gutter."
Vansh looked at Kiara in surprise. Then Kiara said, "I was saying that I feel we should go to Banaras."
Vansh looked at Aashu and said, "So what were you saying, madam?"
Then Kabir looked at Kiara and said, "Yes, so we'll go to Banaras then, final."
Raj thought to himself, "He will never learn."
It was decided that Abhi would not be told anything; it would remain a surprise for him. They would tell him they were going to Goa. Then everyone left for their respective homes.
That night at dinner in Mehta House:
Jharana said, "Mom-Dad, we are going to Banaras for a three-day holiday, so we want Riya to come with us."
Riya said in surprise, "What? When? Who? Where?"
Jharana said coolly, "Don't react like a TV show's mother-in-law."
Riya said calmly, "Okay, okay. But when did you get permission from Mom and Dad?"
Vijay Ji said, "Oh beta, you've just arrived, newly, so you don't know. Otherwise, where do these people need permission? Why, Jharana beta?"
Savita Ji said, "Yes, the princess just has to do as she pleases. We find out what everyone has done only when they come with complaints. And on top of that, this second Kiara keeps busy cleaning up her mess."
Vijay Ji said, "Well, at least our thoughts align on something."
Jharana said, "Yes, yes brother! This should be written in history! After all, for the first time in 25 years, Mom and Dad's thoughts have become one."
Savita Ji said, "Yes, are you taunting or praising?"
Jharana said, "A smart person understands. Ask Dad."
When Savita Ji looked at Vijay Ji, he said, "When I understand, I'll tell you."
The next morning, Kiara, Riya, and Jharana had left for college in their jeep. On the way, as Jharana was driving, she saw a car parked on the other side of the road; right in the middle of the wide road. There, she saw Devesh talking on the phone.
Jharana quickly stopped her car. Because of her sudden braking, Riya jolted forward, and Kiara's head narrowly avoided hitting something. Both of them looked at Jharana in surprise, but Jharana's attention was on the other side of the road. Then, as she looked behind her, a small scream escaped her out of fear, because behind her, Riya looked like a ghost with her hair falling forward. She then looked to her side; her eyes widened because Kiara looked much the same. She started laughing. Seeing her laugh, both Riya and Kiara became confused about what had happened. Then they looked at each other's faces, and their screams also erupted. Then they looked at Jharana angrily.
As soon as Jharana realized that her trouble was about to begin, she got out of the car and told Kiara, "You go, I have some work."
Kiara, understanding the situation, took the car keys, and Jharana went to the other side of the road, where Devesh's car was parked. She slowly, stealthily reached Devesh's car. She could now faintly hear Devesh's voice, who was angry at someone.
Devesh: I don't know how, but we have to load the truck from the Rajkot highway in four days. And for the girl who insulted me yesterday, I will take revenge after loading this truck. And you be careful, she might suspect you.
There was some sound coming from the front, which Jharana couldn't hear, but she understood that Devesh was listening to the person on the other side.
Devesh: So what do you want? That I live in fear of her? That will absolutely not happen. We will do our work.
Saying this, he cut the call.
From this, Jharana understood that whoever the other person was, it was a girl. Meaning, this boy and girl together are causing havoc with drug smuggling in college.
Jharana muttered to herself: "No one has ever escaped Jharana the detective, so how will you? After all, who do you think you are? No, no, you are a bitter gourd."
Then, patting herself: "Wow Jharana! What a job! Well done!"
Upon reaching college, Jharana went straight to the canteen, knowing Kiara would be there. She was right; Kiara was sitting at an empty table. This is the magic of friendship, understanding everything without a word.
Jharana quickly went to Kiara. Kiara was restless, she knew Jharana wouldn't come for no reason. There must be something important.
As soon as Jharana sat down, Kiara anxiously said, "What happened? Why did you leave so early? What's the matter?"
Jharana said, "The thing is, I saw Devesh there. That's why I told you both to leave, and then I told Kiara everything I had heard."
Hearing her, a frown appeared on Kiara's face. She was thinking about how to stop the truck from being loaded. They couldn't catch them yet because one of them had yet to be identified. Two people were smuggling in college; Devesh was known, but it was yet to be discovered who the other girl was.
Seeing Kiara thinking like that, Jharana said, "Kiara, don't worry. We will absolutely not let this truck be loaded. Now we'll show this Devesh what Jharana and Kiara are made of! If I don't make him remember his grandmother, my name isn't Jharana Mehta."
Hearing her last words, Kiara smiled and nodded her head.
The two of them headed towards the classroom. After the first lecture ended, everyone went to the canteen.
Vansh said, leaning back comfortably in his chair, "So friends, we've decided where to go, but we still need to decide when to go to Goa."
Vartika said, "Yes, absolutely. Why later? Let's go in four days, why not?"
Abhi said, "Yes, absolutely. I have no objection."
Just then, Jharana and Kiara said in unison, "No! Absolutely not!"
Everyone looked at them when they said that. Kiara and Jharana first looked at everyone, then at each other.
Jharana, trying to handle the situation, or rather making it worse, said, "It's just that, we have a special, important puja at our house. That's why we can't go that day."
Kabir said, "Sister, every puja is important. What's special about this one?"
Vansh also asked, "Yes brother, what kind of puja is it at your house?"
Jharana stammered, "It's... we have a 'Dead Shanti' puja at our house." Then she muttered softly, "Oh no, no! If Mom finds out I mentioned Shanti Auntie with 'Dead', she'll definitely kill me!"
Jharana then said, "What I mean is, Dead has organized a Shanti puja at home, so we can't come."
Abhi said, "Oh, what's the big deal? We'll also come to the puja with you. Why won't you invite us?"
Vansh also said, "Yes, yes, you'll invite us to the puja, right?"
Ashu said, "Yes, Jharana will definitely invite us, but what will be the Prasad there?"
Vansh lightly slapped Ashu on the head, "Shut up, fatso! You only think about food all the time."
Ashu, rubbing his head, said, "How many times have I told you not to hit me on the head! There's a brain there..." Before Ashu could say anything, Vansh said,
Vansh: "Oh yes, a brain! But you don't have one."
Kabir, as always, intervened, "Oh man, you two just stop it! Will you always fight like children? You're so grown up, but your habits haven't changed."
Then Raj said to Jharana, "Now say something, or will you just keep standing? Sit down and then speak." Jharana had already gotten up from her chair, so Raj was asking her to sit and then speak.
Jharana looked helplessly at Kiara. Kiara gave her a teasing look and thought to herself, "I don't know where God gets this girl's power to create so much mess! Though it's also worth thinking about where God gets me the power to clean up all this mess."
Kiara looked at everyone and said, "We would definitely invite you all, if this were a simple puja, but this puja has many rules that you won't be able to follow. It will be very difficult for all of you."
Kabir said shyly, "It's okay Kiara ji, for you, we will make every difficulty easy."
Kiara: "What did you say?"
Kabir immediately tried to cover up his words, saying, "That... nothing. You just tell us, what are the problems? We'll decide later what to do."
Jharana thought to herself, "I don't know where God gets so much energy for these love-struck people! Look how much Kabir bhai is after Kiara! Then, as soon as she thought of herself, she thought with an attitude, "Yes, my case is different, because as they say, 'Nari Shakti Zindabad'! So God has given us a lot of strength! But this Kabir bhai's thinking is worth considering."
Just then, she heard Kiara's voice.
Kiara: "In the puja, outsiders have to walk barefoot to our family deity's temple. Now tell me, who among you is ready?"
Abhi said, "Brother, if none of us can do it, then you should drop it."
Kabir: "Oh, but..." He could only say this much before Raj interrupted,
Raj: "Now stop it, Kabir!"
At Raj's words, Kabir calmly leaned back in his chair and said in a low voice, "Then okay Kiara ji, we'll go in five days." Why? Friends, everyone agrees with Kabir, and they finalize that the plan to go to Goa will be kept for five days later.
To be continued…
That day everyone went back to their respective homes, and the night passed just like that.
That morning, Jharana, Kiara, and Riya left for college in their jeep.
On the way, Riya saw something that made her immediately tell Jharana, "Stop the car, stop the car!"
Jharana quickly applied the brakes and said, "Oh man! What happened? Why are you shouting so much? My eardrums are about to burst!"
Riya quickly got out of the jeep and said, "I remembered something important. You both go ahead, I'll finish this work and come."
"But where do you need to go?" Kiara asked.
Jharana also looked at Riya with questioning eyes and asked, "Yes, tell us, where do you have to go in such a hurry?"
Riya winked at Jharana and pointed towards a car parked a short distance away from the road.
As soon as Jharana saw the car, she understood what was going on. She looked at Kiara and said, "Oh man, let her go. I had some work to do with him. You go, Riya."
Kiara couldn't understand what was happening, but she knew for sure that something was fishy. She looked at Jharana suspiciously and then asked, "What is all this happening?"
Jharana said, "Not everything needs to be told to you. We have our own secrets. I had some work, so I sent you. Now quietly go to college. We have a lot to do anyway." The two of them left for college. Kiara didn't say anything because she knew that arguing with this girl was like playing a flute before a buffalo. Whatever she wanted to do, she would do it.
On the other hand, Riya had reached the car that was parked a short distance away on the other side of the road, and someone was changing its tire. Riya went there and closed the boy's eyes from behind. The boy stood there in surprise.
And as soon as he turned around, he shouted angrily at Riya, "What are you doing here? And how dare you do this?" (You guessed right, friends, it was none other than Viraj.)
Riya put on an innocent face and said, "But what did I do?"
Viraj said, "Forget it! You tell me what you're doing here? You should be in college right now."
Riya put on a very innocent face and said, "I had some work, so I was going to college alone today, but I'm not finding any taxis here right now, so I'm just waiting for a lift."
Viraj looked at Riya suspiciously and said, "How did you get here?"
Riya used her wits and said, "A sister gave me a lift, but after this, she said you'll figure it out yourself. Now I am a helpless woman alone, I don't understand where to go from here."
Viraj didn't quite believe Riya's story, but still, being a good person, he said, "Okay, I'm going to college, so I'll take you along."
Riya said softly, "See, my work is done. This is what I wanted."
Seeing her muttering like that, Viraj said, "What are you whispering? Say whatever you want to say loudly."
Riya tucked her hair behind her ear and said, "No, I didn't say anything. Maybe your ears are ringing."
Saying this, she quickly opened the passenger seat door of the car and sat inside. At first, Viraj's eyes widened in surprise seeing her do that, but then he shook his head and walked towards the driver's seat.
There was a lot of silence in the car on the way because Viraj was among the peace-loving people, and Riya was among the peace-disrupting people. Still, she couldn't sit still.
Riya asked, "By the way, where do you live?"
Viraj said in a normal tone, without looking at Riya, "I live in Black World. Haven't you been there already?"
Riya asked in surprise, "You live in that house?"
Viraj said, "Yes, why? Do you have a problem?"
Riya said softly, "OMG! God! This is the house you got? To give to me? And will I have to live in that ruin after marriage? No, no, Riya, you have to do something." While saying this, Riya's expressions changed drastically, as if she was hanging between life and death.
Seeing Riya lost in thought like this again, Viraj said, "Why are you muttering again? Say what you have to say clearly."
Riya said with a fake smile, "I didn't say anything, what can I say in front of you?"
Viraj said, "By the way, tell me one thing."
Riya said happily, "Yes, tell me, tell me! What is it, tell me." (Riya was happy that Viraj was talking to her.)
Viraj asked, "Why do you sometimes call me 'Aap' and sometimes 'Tum'?"
Riya said after thinking very deeply, "It's just that sometimes I feel like respecting you, so I say 'Aap'. Otherwise, I call everyone 'Tum'."
Viraj asked, "What do you mean by sometimes?"
Riya thought to herself, "Kiara didi is right, stay away from Jharana. See, I've caught her habit too. The mess has spread."
Seeing her silent, Viraj said, "Now speak or do you intend to keep staring at me like this?"
Riya said, "Hey, wait, wait! We've reached the college." Viraj also quickly applied the brakes. Riya quickly got out and said goodbye to Viraj and vanished.
Riya thought to herself, "I narrowly escaped today." She folded her hands and looked up at God, thanking him. Viraj just kept watching her.
Three days passed just like that. Finally, the day came that Jharana and Kiara had been eagerly waiting for. After all, it would be the first strike of their mission.
That morning at Mehta House, Kiara went to Vijay Ji, who was neatly folding his newspaper, and said, "Papa, Jharana and I will be a little late today because of some work. Can we go?"
Vijay Ji put down the newspaper and said, "Yes, but what is the work? Tell me, my dear princess..."
Just then, Jharana came by and said, "Your Majesty! Your princess daughter and this humble servant have to go to meet a distant friend. That's why we'll be a little late. So please eat your meal, don't wait for us. Bye-bye."
Just then, Savita Ji came by and said, "Look, are you seeing this? I'm telling you, do something about her, or this girl will kill me. Look at Kiara, she came to ask you, and this one is just giving orders."
Vijay Ji said softly, "Even Yama himself couldn't kill you, so how could this fragile child harm you."
Savita Ji looked at Vijay Ji angrily and said, "Are you doing this sneakily? If you have the courage, speak to me. If I throw you out of the house right now, then my name isn't Savita Mehta."
Jharana grabbed Kiara's hand and said as she went out, "Okay, bye Dad and Mom! If you change your name, do tell me so I can also tell others that my mom's name isn't Savita Ji."
Savita Ji stood there shouting angrily from behind, and Jharana and Kiara left.
After coming out, Kiara said, "Why do you always trouble Mom?"
Jharana said with a mixed expression and a heavy voice, "Don't you know why I do this? And I always tease Dad and Mom so they don't focus their attention elsewhere. And honestly, it's for everyone's well-being. But I will find them soon, then I won't have to fight with Mom every day." While saying this, Jharana became quite emotional.
Kiara put her hand on Jharana's shoulder and said, "Not you, we will find them. Understand? We just need to complete this mission as soon as possible. Come on, let's start reversing their game today."
Jharana also returned to her character with enthusiasm and confidence and said, "Absolutely! From today, their countdown begins! Because DSF is coming!" Saying this, she started the jeep, and the two of them drove off.
