Sona's POV

"Sona di please so jaao na... Kitna practice karogi? I know you'll rock it." Tanvi was trying to catch some sleep but I was adamant on proving myself to that Dev Dixit. Just because I've had a break up this man is behaving rudely with me. Seriously? What kind of a mentality is that? 

Maybe he actually had a reason for behaving with me in the manner he did but honestly I felt he was lying or maybe he was hiding the truth?

I don't know.

Sometimes I feel he is not the man I met on the red light that day. Can't I meet anyone good in my life?

But

Right now I really don't give a shit to that person. I am Dr. Sonakshi Bijoy Bose & I'll qualify this round come what may. I have that killer instinct in me!
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Dev's POV

What have I done? I'm so stupid. Just because of my stupid insecurities I've been punishing her with a difficult song the entire week.

I hope that because of my foolish actions she doesn't mess up with her qualifiers!

Neend bhi nahi aa rahi hai. What should I do?

I got up to drink some coffee but the coffee machine in my room wasn't working. Filled with frustration. I pushed the machine with such a force that it fell on the floor.

Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! I screamed to let out my anger

Bunty came running down from his room. "Dev! Bhai are you okay?"

I couldn't take it any more. I hugged Bunty. "Bunty I love her so much ... She won't go back to that guy na... I have no one Bunty. I know I wasn't right in the past. Neha hates me. I have no one Bunty."

Bunty patted my back.

"Nahi Dev. She will not go back to him. Tu baith na relax kar"
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Sona's POV

I was getting dressed for the event. The hair dresser for contestants had made my hair look all the more lovely. They were resting down on my shoulders in perfect curls. Make up dada had submerged my face into so much make up which I wouldn't have phathomed to put in my entire lifetime. My kohl lined eyes were spitting fire today.

It's an important day for me.

"Sona you look fabulous!" I heard a familiar voice & turned around. Jeevika & Manvi were standing right behind me. I got up adjusting my long black gown.

"Thanks! You look amazing too" I complimented them

"Now Sona, Manu" Jeevika affirmed me & Manvi "Both of you are amazing singers. I know that but its time for the entire world to know this. Do well. First Dev Sir's team will be performing & then Mouni Ma'am's team will. Nervous nahi hona hai."

"Okay Teacher" Jatin came inside the room. "Nahi honge nervous. Anything else?"

He had folded his hands in a playful Namaste. Jeevika raised her hand in an aashirwad posture. "Nahi balak" She said

"Where is Tanvi by the way?" Manvi asked us

"Don't know ... She'll meet us near the stage may be" I said

A girl entered our common make room. I guess she was Rubina from Barun Sir's team. She entered inside, took her clutch and left without exchanging a word. Not that I wanted a chat with her but every contestant has been really friendly and supportive here. All of us were wishing All The Best to those performing. She could do the same, couldn't she?

Leave that thought Sona. You've got bigger things to focus on.

All 4 of us moved towards the stage. We spotted Tanvi. She waved at us. Karan was walking absent-mindedly & he bumped into Tanvi

"I'm so sorry... I.." Karan said but then I guess he was at lost of words as his eyes met Tanvi's.

"Ahem-Ahem" I broke their reverie. Karan straightened himself & left us.

"What was that Tanvi?" Manvi teased us

"What was what?" Tanvi replied. The color of her cheeks had taken a reddish hue.

(Let me leave Tanvi to reply Manvi's questions & move ahead with the story.)

I entered the stage & Goshh!! It looked magnificient. In front of me was a huge black glass floored stage with red lights running beneath it. The lights lead to the judges table which was made of perfectly cut black marble & had red seats. A larger than life screen was stationed behind us. On the sides were big red sofas for the contestants.

"Impressive" Jatin voiced my opinions.

My eyes were fixed at the centre of the stage which was inviting me to proove my worth & I was so ready for it.

"Chalein Sona di? Let's sit" Tanvi pulled me towards the sofa.

Soon others joined us. Jeevika had to leave us & sit with her team. Dev Sir & Mouni ma'am's team were sitting on one side of the stage while the participant's of the other two teams were sitting on the other side of the set. My eyes met Rubina's. I smiled but she looked away. Too much ego for no reason.

The director & his team joined us. Camera's were laid all over the set & the camera men took their positions. The judges arrived & Dev Sir came towards us & wished us good luck.

"Good luck Sonakshi & I'm sorry" He whispered in my ears.

I passed a smile & nodded. Mouni ma'am came on the stage.

"Everyone ready?" She asked. The air around her was so royal because of the way she carried herself. Jatin stiffened when he looked at his sister.

"Okay then" She continued "Let me familiarize everyone with each other. We already know the judges. I'm the producer... Verma Sir ... Please listen to me once ... So contestants Verma Sir is the director & Karan .... Karan Wahi where are you?"

"Right behind you" Karan said

"Oh! I'm so sorry... This is Karan ... We all know how wonderful he is as an anchor but this time he'll be accompanied by a new comer who is really good at this job ... Where is he? Nachiket???"

Nachiket?

My blood froze by the mention of his name. Nachiket came running towards the stage.

It was him.

That's why his guitar was there on the day of my audition.

I felt blacked out. Out of all the people in the universe why did they have to choose him.

Like a flash of lightening all the days spent with him came in front of my eyes. I shrugged those thoughts away forcefully. Today is my day & no one can spoil it. NO ONE.

Mouni clapped her hands to divert our attention towards her.

"So contestants be it reality shows or soap operas we don't necessarily shoot in the same sequence in which we show it on air... So Verma Sir I think we can shoot their selections first & then that intro dance & all that can be shot? Is it ok?" She asked in a commanding tone

Verma Sir rotated his hand on his protuding belly. "Theek hai jaisa aap kaho ... Paise to mujhe aap se hi lene hai"

Sitting on the sofa made for us, all of us let out soft chuckles.

"Ready then?" Verma Sir asked "Lights! Camera! Action!"

Karan started with the anchoring & I heard a soft sigh beside me. Tanvi was blushing seeing him. I cocked an eyebrow & she controlled her overflowing emotions.

A message popped up on my phone.

Helmet Hero : I'm sorry Sonakshi ... I didn't mean to hurt you ... I'm dying out of guilt ... Can we be back to the helmet hero-car singer zone again?

I looked up & caught him staring at me. I didn't intent to but my lips curved up into a bright smile. A more real one this time. He smiled back & diverted his attention to the shoot.

He looks so cute!

It was Tanvi's turn to cock an eyebrow at me & I gave her a kya-kuch-bhi look.

I was going to perform 3rd & the 2nd person was performing now. The butterflies in my stomach turned into roaring dragons & my heart was fluttering. I looked backed at Dev Sir & he gave me a reassuring look. Tanvi poked my arm again. I turned my face from hers & then I saw Nachiket standing with Karan, he looked amused & I gave him a deadly glare. I was more of surprised to see him here. It stabbed my heart to see him right in front of me. He had moved on. He was finally going to be a known face in the industry. He said that he felt he had wasted his time on me and he could have done something in the days he was busy dotting me. And see now he has achieved something.

Am I so bad? Was our relation so wrong? If that was wrong? Then what is right? Who is right for me?

The judges were about to give comments but Mouni ma'am demanded a touch up. Jenny was visibly irritated with her.

Just then, I noticed 2 familiar figures entering the set & taking their seats in the audience. I looked closely & it was Baba with Elena!

Are yaar! All the unexpected entries had to come now only.

Baba was clearly not happy with what I was doing. There was no time for me to go & talk to him.

The judges finished with their comments & I was going to be called. Thankfully Karan was going to announce my performance & not Nachiket. I've had enough of adrenaline rush today.

"& now it's time to welcome the surprise entry whose audition was the most unique one. Put your hands together for Sonakshi Bose."

I cast one last look at Dev Sir & he smiled.

These smiles & assuring looks speak more than any motivational words. Silence has its own language perhaps!

The lights dimmed. A spot light shined on my head. Some cameras surrounded me but I was looking at my angry father. This is important for me & all I can do to make Baba agree for me continuing this show is giving my best shot. I inhaled deeply & the musicians started playing the soft tune. It was a cue for me to begin.

Na mono lage na
E jibone kichu jeno bhalo lage na
Na mono lage na

(I sang at the highest & most melodious pitch possible)

Na jiya lage na
Tere bina mera kahi jiya lage na
Na jiya lage na
....

(As the intervening music played. I looked at Baba who had softened a bit. Next my gaze fell at Dev who was smiling proudly. I know I'm going right. Since the moment this man has stepped into my life, everything has changed for the good... He is bringing the best back in me)

Jeena bhule the kaha yaad nahi
Tujhko paya hai jaha
Saans fir aayi wahi
Jeena bhule the kaha yaad nahi
Tujhko paya hai jaha
Saans fir aayi wahi
Zindagi...
Zindagi tere siwa ...
Haaye bhaye na
Naa
Jiya lage na
Tere bina mera kahi jiya lage na
Na jiya lage na
Piya teri baawari se raha jaaye na
Na jiya lage na
Piya teri baawari se raha jaaye na

(I looked at Nachiket who was looking quite astonished with my performance. Now the last part was left. The notes are getting tougher & so is my determination)

Tum agar jaao kabhi
Jaao kahi
Waqt se kehna zara wo thehere jaaye wahi (*2)
Wo ghadi ......
Wo ghadi wahi rahe waha na jaaye na
Na jiya lage na
Tere bina mera kahi jiya lage na
Na mono lage na
E jibone kichu jeno bhalo lage na
Na jiya lage na...
...

I opened my eyes which I had closed with the flow of the song. I opened them slowly, ready to bear the result. Good or bad whatever it may be but I had given my best shot.

The first thing that I saw was the judges were standing & clapping for me but Baba ... He was not there nor was Elena. Is he not happy? I'll call Elena after the shoot is done.

"Now that was a great performance" I heard Nachiket speak but who cares about him now. "Ab jaante hai ki judges ko aapki performance kaisi lagi?"

Jaise tu poochta nahi to mujhe pata nahi chalta Nachta hua khet kahi ka!

"Excellent!" I heard Jenny say "You were so natural & singing Lata ji's songs are not easy but you pulled it of really well."

"My ... My favourite part was the way you mixed the Bangla version of the song with it. Lovely! Darun!" Mouni ma'am said "Reminded me of my childhood".

Am I reading too much into this or actually I saw her give Jatin a hurt look. She hates him. I'm sure

"The ladies have praised you enough but the way you sang the song is fantastic. It has such high notes & you were so effortless with them. Amazing!Amazing! Hats off! I see you in the finals" Mohit sir said

"When you work really hard it pays off like this. This girl had no formal training till date but she rehearsed the song with such dedication & passion that she looked natural & comfortable with it. I salute your will Ms. Bose" Dev Sir said

I was filled with so much of contentment.

I did it Baba I did it! Why did you leave?

I took back my seat. Everyone congratulated me. Manvi & Tanvi hugged me. So did Jatin. Seeing Jatin hug me Nachiket narrowed his eyes but I rolled my eyes of him & wait ... Why did Dev Sir made such miffed expressions? Did I do something wrong?

This man is impossible.

Mr. Dixit tumi ekdom impossible!!!
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Dev's POV

Sab sahi chal raha tha but iss ladki ne jaake Jatin ko hug kar liya. Silly girl mujhe Dev Dixit se Dard-e-Dixit bana ke chodegi

Precap - Tanvi,Manvi & Jatin's performance... Dev slaps Nachikhet😂😂😂😂😂😂 ... & asks Sona for a friendly date ... What is going on in Bijoy's mind??

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