CHAPTER 30 - HERE WE GO

चेहरे पर फिदा होना तो एक बहाना था

असली वजह तो आपका मुस्कुराना था

~•DHRUV's POV•~

"Dhruv,why are your eyes looking different? Are you fine? Didn't you sleep last night?" Jija asked, looking into my eyes while I was busy typing my chapter.

"Maybe…using a laptop for so long" I replied wearing my specs.

"O please, I know you. Tell me what happened? Geetanjali ke sath jhagda hua mere bhai ka" She asked, squeezing my cheeks as if I am a child who will get convinced hearing her lovely words.

(My brother had any argument with Geetanjali)

"Wait, how do you know that I like Geetanjali?" I asked as soon as I realized how she knew it as I haven't given her any clue.

"Your eyes. I saw you one day, busy admiring her photo on your phone, saying it has been so long, meet me soon blah blah blah" She informed,smiling ear to ear.

I looked away and closed my laptop, raised and took my belongings.

"Where are you going, Dhruv? Sharma gaya kya? " I heard my jija teasing me behind while I climbed stairs to reach my room without answering and looking at her.

(Are you blushing?)

I reached my room and placed my laptop,specs and water bottle on my bed. I checked my phone to see whether she had gotten up or not.

I tried sleeping last night but I failed when I gave myself all the reasons to sleep.

I started making a plan in my mind to meet her. I sat on the chair and started to analyze all the possibilities in order to make the plan successful.

I got distracted on hearing my phone and it was a video call from my best friends- Garv and Vihaan. I received it and placed it on my table.

"Hi Garv and Vihaan"

"Hello professor. Vihaan, don't  you think the admissions of the English department will reach the sky this academic year and the reason is our Dhruv" Garv started his usual talks.

"You are right but do you think he will even look at other girls? I mean  I hope you are understanding what I am trying to say" Vihaan  said on purpose, smiling and I realized he is in Jaipur on noticing his room in the background.

"Vihaan, stay away from Garv and rest, you know what I mean! " I looked at them and Garv gave a side eye.

"Okay okay. Dhruv,  any plans to meet your Rainbow?" Garv asked, coughing on purpose.

"Not yet. 27 months and still waiting" I answered with regret.

"Dhruv, Garv told me that they were fixing engagement between Geet and Garv, is it true?" Vihaan asked.

I nodded and started speaking "My mumma wants Avantika as her daughter in law and my wife. She doesn't want Shaktawat sister no. 1 as she is elder by 1 year"

"Wow. Dhruv, I have a plan.  I will get engage to Geetanjali and you get with Avantika. At the same place. At the same time " Garv announced and we were confused hearing his words.

"Garv don't get off track. Dhruv yaar, he always talks out of topic" Vihaan complained.

"True. How can you think about this? Won't your heart stop you from doing this? "I asked firmly.

"Don't you know sarcasm exists in this world?" He announced and we looked at each other surprisingly.

All of a sudden my brain directed me to a good plan.

"Vihaan, can you do me a favour?"I asked.

He nodded and Garv sat silently staring at us.

"Ask your mom to convince mumma shaktawat to send their daughters to Jaipur. I hope you understand what I am trying to say. I will come there with an excuse of procedure before joining the college as a professor" I instructed the whole plan.

"Good one.  I will let you know by evening. Okay" He assured.

"What about me?  Can I join you? " He questioned wiping his crocodile tears.

"You are joining us. But no one should know what we are cooking? Understood?It could be a coincidence " I informed them and they nodded.

**** Time skip ****

~•GEET's POV•~

"Avu jija won't you miss us? Staying away for three years from us? " Kavya asked, hugging Avantika.

Their fights are not less than a war but I know they love each other so much. Avantika got admission in criminology department and she will shift to Delhi next month.

"I will miss you but Atleast I can live peacefully"

Avantika answered and winked at me.

"Hawwwwww. Am I a devil or someone who disturbs you? So mean of you " Kavya enquired complaining and removing her hug.

"Just joking. And you said na you are interested in doing law. Join me in Delhi after two years. But before that, get ready for your results which are going to be released next week, "she reminded and Kavya's face turned pale after realizing it.

Before we could continue further, we heard mumma talking with someone on her phone.

On other hand,  we started  interpreting who he or she could be? She came towards us and sat on the chair.

"Kiska call tha Nandini?" Kavya questioned and we tried controlling our laugh.

(Whose call it was Nandini?)

"Nandini? ". Mumma stared at us.

"Arre mumma, aapne hi bola mai tumhari friend jesi hu. Friend ko kese Bulau fir? "Kavya answered justifying  herself.

(You told me that you are my friend. What should I call my friend?)

"Iske pass har sawaal ka jawaab hai! " Mumma murmured.

(She has answers for all the questions)

"This is what I am good at, mumma," Kavya answered, flipping her hair and flaunting her nails.

"Acha ye sab chodo. Mrs. Raichand ka call tha, tum teeno ko Jaipur invite kara hai. Ha bolu ya na batao?" She asked, placing her phone on the table .

(Forget this,Mrs.Raichand called me and invited you three to visit Jaipur. Should I say yes or no?)

We three sisters looked at each other to come to a conclusion. I don't want to travel anywhere now.

"Will aapsa allow us to go? Avantika asked, looking at me and Kavya because we won't go unless he permits.

"Vihaan ke papa ne baat karli hai and haa bol diya hai. Final decision tum teeno par hai"Mumma informed . Kavya and Avantika replied instantly,

"We are going then"

(Vihaan's father has informed him already and he has no issue with it. The final decision is in your hands)

"par mujhe nahi jana " I declared and headed towards my room.

(But I don't want to go)

I had no interest in moving out of my room as I don't have any energy or mood for it. I won't lie but the reason is him. I will miss him as soon as I reach Jaipur. For me, whenever I hear the name "Jaipur" , he is the one who occupies my mind.

I  miss him. I can't go to Jaipur. I will stay at home.  I will stay here.

My eyes caught my attention when the phone displayed the name "Vihaan Bhai" and I received it without delay.

"Hi Vihaan how are you? "

"Geet, I am fine.  But why did you say no? Kavya informed me that you aren't interested in coming here?" He asked.

This Kavya won't shut her mouth. What was the need to call and tell him everything? I will ask her later.

"I am not well. Avantika and Kavya will join you" I answered, sitting on the chair. I know he considers me his sister but that doesn't mean that I will disclose the real reason.

"Do you know, Dhruv is joining us too? He is the one who gave me this idea to invite you all so he can meet you. Please don't say no. And even mom and dad are excited to meet their daughters for the first time"  He requested that I should reconsider my decision.

"But Vihaan"

"Listen Geet, do you consider me as your brother?You call me Bhai? You send rakhi every year. And I promise you will feel comfortable here." He started requesting it.

"Okay. I am coming ." I said and he screamed out of happiness .

"Then today is Saturday right, I am coming to Udaipur on Monday . Get your things packed . See you on Monday" Saying this he cut the call.

**** Time skip ****

"Mumma, ye leke jau ya ye? " Kavya said, packing her bag and showing her two cute tops hanging on both of her hands.

(Should I take this or that?)

"In Jaipur, we should wear Indian, you know, because the architecture is so marvelous. It will match the vibe and aesthetics of it" Avantika mentioned, folding her clothes and arranging the bag.

"Tum log 3 din ke liye jaa rahe ho ya 3 weeks ke liye,  itne kapde ? Aur maana ki bulaya hai par unko koi tension mat dena specially tum Kavya" Mumma started giving us lectures by informing us all the rules on how to behave,not to make any trouble etc.

(Are you going for three days or three weeks, look at the amount of clothes?And I agree that they have asked you to come there but don't trouble them especially you Kavya)

"Chill,Mumma mai hu na " Avantika assured.

We were done with packing and I went to my room.  I found his message saying that he will join us on Monday and he won't be able to call tonight as he is accompanying his family for a wedding. Also he mentioned he will send his photos as soon as he receives them from his sister.

After a day

"Vihaan, Kavya ko jyada freedom mat dena warna ye control se bahar jaegi" Mumma informed Vihaan while we were busy leaving for the railway station.

(Vihaan, don't give too much of freedom to Kavya otherwise she will be out of control)

"Don't worry mumma, mai usko poori freedom dunga. Choti behen hai meri and don't worry mai khud aauga udaipur drop karne. Aap Mr. Shaktawat ke sath Udaipur tour karlo inke absence mai." Vihaan teased, taking the blessings.

(Don't worry Mumma, I will make sure to give her all the freedom. She is my younger sister and don't worry I will drop them back here. Till then you can have a tour of Udaipur with Mr. Shaktawat in their absence)

"Jao jaldi warna train chali jayegi ,Happy journey. And tum teeno Mrs. Raichand ko pareshan mat Karna" Mumma started her lecture series on how to be a good kid.

(Now you should go soon otherwise you will miss the train. And don't trouble Mrs.Raichand)

"Yes Nandini," Kavya answered, hugging mumma.

We left for the railway station and we settled on our seats. It will take around 8 hours to reach Jaipur. I can't express how excited I am?  I am going to meet him after 27 months. He will join us tomorrow as he came back this morning after attending  a wedding of his relative.

Kavya sat near the window seat, Avantika was sitting on the side berth along with Vihaan. We are in an AC coach, basically three tier.

"Hello Shaktawat sisters" I heard a voice and it was none other than Garv.

"Hii Garv Banna" I greeted him and he sat next to Kavya.  Everyone started talking.

Wish it was Dhruv.  My heartbeat was beating faster than usual.

"Mr. Singer, you didn't inform us about reaching 10k on your instagram handle" Kavya asked him, raising her one eyebrow.

"Ohoo, you are following me? He asked, smiling proudly.

"No, I saw in Avu jija's account through Mr. Cricketer's story" She answered, making him look at Avantika.

"Miss.Avantika are you following Dhruv? Not me? We aren't rivals right?" He asked, stressing on the last sentence .

"I don't follow strangers" She replied and looked outside of the window.

Vihaan tried his best to control his smile after seeing his friend's condition.

"By the way, Ms. Geetanjali, congratulations for your job! "He wished and I knew how he got to know about it.

"How do you know, Mr. Gaurav?"Avantika asked, staring at him and me. I know she is aware of everything  but still she is acting as if she knows nothing.

"I don't talk to strangers" Garv banna replied with a fake smile.

"I am not interested either, well where is Dhruv?" She asked Vihaan .

"He is in Sirohi I guess," Vihaan replied.

"Mr. Singer, where is your friend?" Kavya asked,  "I wish he would join us. I am missing him" she continued.

"I don't think he will be able to come" His best friend replied, disappointing Kavya.

"Garv Banna, what's your plan after your post graduation?" I asked as I am clueless about his life or plans.

"Well, I am moving to Bengaluru after one month for my doctorate in biotechnology" He announced and Avantika was surprised to hear this.

"Are you serious? You got selected for a doctorate in biotechnology? Please don't joke Gaurav sorry Mr. Chauhan" She tried behaving differently. I know she doesn't like him but what's the point of keeping this attitude.

"Avantika, behave properly. You can't say anything to him. You can't hurt anyone by saying this. He won't show it but I know this is not the right way . Say him sorry"I ordered, going towards her.

"Geet baisa, she is just 19. That's okay. I am least bothered by her.  because I am not someone who likes to show off my achievements and I know they are some who haven't achieved anything but still show it off " He said one by one and I know he is clearly indicating his thoughts for her.

"Is that someone me? Mr. Chauhan , what do you think of yourself. " She argued.

"I think of myself as Garv Singh Chauhan. And Ms.Avantika, don't be oversmart.  You don't know what destiny holds for you." He mentioned making Avantika turn into a volcano.

We three gave our best try to stop their fight. All passengers of the coach started murmuring among themselves and stared at us.

"Avantika stop this. Say him sorry now" I ordered, pulling her towards me.

"I am sorry Mr. Chauhan" She apologized and wore her earphones, ignored us and looked outside of the window.

"I am sorry, Garv banna. Please " I started making him understand not to keep anything in his mind.

"Please don't say sorry. She is young but I should understand this. " He told this and snapped her fingers in front of Avantika, sitting opposite her.

She removed her earphones , while Vihaan and Kavya were busy playing ludo on the phone in their seats. They were enjoying each other's company.

"Ms. Avantika, I am sorry. I am  grown up. I could've controlled my words. And hope you have a great time in Jaipur." He apologized, but I  agree to the fact that if they became a couple,if destiny plans in future, they are going to be fire.

"It's fine. Apology accepted.  I will try my best to avoid this" She mentioned .

Garv banna and I started talking about random things. He also directed towards the fact ,without saying exactly that he is going to meet me at Jaipur Railway station. He arrived there this morning and I can't wait to see him after 27 months.

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