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NEW YEAR's EVE:

Ishwari returned from the salon, ready to face her guests that evening. She was dressed at her best, after all she was the hostess and proud mother of two successful, handsome and grown up sons.

"Beta, Bose's ko bhi invitation bheja hai na? Main chaah rahi thi Dev ki shaadi ki announcement bhi kar dein.....shaadi ko bhi kuch din hi reh gaye hain.....Dev nahin chaahta ki hum bahut badi wedding karein, toh aaj ki party mein hi kuch celebration ho sakta hai," Ishwari asked Prithvi

"Sure mom! The Bose's are definitely coming.....and I am sure everyone would love to meet the bride," Prithvi added.

Prithvi stepped aside and called Samaira, "Hey...make sure Sonakshi is dressed appropriately.....haan ...haan I know she is always dressed properly......mera matlab hai ki mom Dev bhai ki shaadi bhi announce karna chaahti hain.....so you know what I mean.....OK bye...see you in the evening."

Samaira told everyone at home to be prepared as the Dixit's were planning to announce Dev's wedding at the party.

"Aap log jaaiye....mere sir mein dard hai.....main ghar par hi rehti hoon," Sonakshi, wh had just returned from Lucknow said sullenly.

Samaira was really upset now, "SONAKSHI! TU NAHIN JAAYEGI TOH MAIN BHI NAHIN JAAOONGI! How can you be such a spoilt sport? Naa Roka par aayi thi aur aaj bhi nahin chalegi? Are you unhappy about the wedding?" she provoked Sonakshi's conscience and observed her sister keenly.

Sonakshi felt guilty, "Pagal hai kya? Mujhse zyaada khush kaun ho sakta hai....theek hai chalti hoon."

"And naa mat kehna....you've got to wear this red sari...OK?" Samaira insisted

"Red sari? Tu pehen le....after all you are the bride not me" Sonakshi argued.

"Aaj shaadi nahin hai meri.....I want to wear something more comfy.....mmm.....like this dress....I plan to dance all night....tu toh karegi nahin dance," Samaira picked out a black dress for herself.

Sonakshi tried to protest, but Samaira convinced her to wear red, "aaj kal tu khud itni pale ho gayi hai....aise dark colours pehenegi toh face glow karega.......ab no arguments.....just do something for me for a change!"

Sonakshi was taken aback; Samaira had lately developed a real sharp tongue, she decided to stop arguing and do whatever pleased Samaira. Samaira was glad that her tactics were working, although she was upset with herself for being so harsh towards her sister.

AT THE PARTY:

The party was held in the sprawling backyard of the Dixit mansion. There was a stage set up for Prithvi's special 'rockstar' friend. The guests started pouring in one by one. Prithvi and Jay received them at the gate. Prithvi told his parents that Dev would join them a little late as something had come up at work. Ishwari was beaming with pride at the arrangements her son had done for the big occasion. Ishwari loved being in the limelight; and above all her pandit and astrologer had convinced her that tonight was an auspicious night for any family celebration.

A hesitant dadi got off Iqbal and Razia's car; she looked up at the familiar mansion, decorated with lights and flowers everywhere. She recalled her days at the same house, her humiliation at Ishwari's hands was still fresh in her memory, "beta.....main andar nahin jaa sakti.....kahin Ishwari ne dekh liya tho?"

"Phoophijaan.....aap chinta mat kijiye.....main aapko back door se Dev ke paas backstage le jaata hoon....wahan aapko koi nahin rokega," Iqbal sneaked into the backdoor and handed dadi to Dev, who was still getting ready for his performance.

"Dadi!" Dev embraced her warmly, "main aaj bahut khush hoon.....aap aa gayi....ab mujhe koi chinta nahin hai.....waise bhi itne dinon baad perform kar raha hoon na....aapke aashirwaad ki bahut zaroorat hai."

Fareeda caressed his head, "mera aashirwaad toh tere saath hamesha hi rehta hai.....bas ab yeh chahti hun ki tujhe tera pyaar bhi wapas mil jaaye."

"Milega dadi," Dev kissed her hands, "aapki dua se wo bhi milega."

Prithvi walked in, "hi dadi!" he hugged her and then looked at Dev, "everyone is here.....curtain mein se jhaank kar dekhiye....you will be blown away.'

Dev peeped out from the curtain and it did not take him any time to spot his love- there she was looking ethereal in her red sari, open hair, light make up and jewelry. She was talking to her parents. He wanted to jump out and carry her away to some remote corner where no one could see them. He was going to make her confess her love for him- NO MATTER WHAT! He saw a vivacious Samaira in a black dress blabbering away with some office employees. Dev was glad Samaira was back as her usual self.

Sonakshi's attire (Pic credit- Insta)

Samaira's attire

Prithvi took the microphone and tapped on it, "ATTENTION LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE DIXIT FAMILY IS HONORED THAT YOU ALL HAVE GRACED THIS WONDERFUL EVENING WITH YOUR PRESENCE HERE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO WELCOME THE BOSE's TONIGHT.....THEIR DAUGHTER IS SOON TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY......WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HER AS A DAUGHTER IN LAW!" Everyone cheered and clapped as Samaira and Sonakshi looked at each other and smiled. They both had the same thought in their mind, "I am so happy for you sister."

Prithvi continued, "I WOULD LOVE TO START THE EVENING WITH A BEAUTIFUL SONG BY A VERY TALENTED YOUNG WOMAN.....SHE IS THE SISTER OF MY BEST FRIEND AND BOSE UNCLE'S DAUGHTER... HER NAME IS MS SONAKSHI BOSE! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PLEASE GIVE HER A WARM WELCOME....."

Sonakshi was shocked; no one had told her that she had to perform that evening. She gave a sharp look at Samaira, who just shrugged her shoulders, 'sorry...I had no idea."

Asha and Bijoy nudged her to go on the stage. Jay came forward, "please beta...we have heard a lot about your singing. Aaj toh song suna hi do" The guests cheered and clapped for Sonakshi, encouraging her to take the stage.

Sonakshi hesitantly climbed up the stage and took the microphone from Prithvi. She was not used to singing in public; but she did not want to humiliate Samaira at her in-laws place. Sonakshi smiled and spoke, "ji uncle"

She hesitantly went to the stage and started singing-

Hawa ke jhonke aaj mausamon se rooth gaye
Gulon ki shokhiyaan jo bhanwre aake loot gaye
Badal rahi hai aaj zindagi ki chaal zara
Issi bahaane kyun naa main bhi dil ka haal zara
Sanwaar loon haaye sawaar loon
Sawaar loon haaye sawaar loon (x2)

Baramade puraane hain, nayi si dhoop hai
Jo palke khatkhata raha hai kiska roop hai
Shararatein kare jo aise bhoolke hijab
Kaise usko naam se, main pukar loon
Sawaar loon, sawaar loon
Sawaar loon haaye sawaar loon

Yeh saari koyalein bani hain aaj daakiyan
Kuhu-kuhu me chitthiyan padhe mazakiyaan (x2)

Dev's heart fluttered as he heard her sweet and melodious voice from behind the stage, fill the atmosphere, "Sonakshi.....!! Sirf Samaira ki khushi ke baare mein soch rahi ho.....kyun apne aap se jhooth bol rahi ho? Tumhare jhooth se teen lives kharab ho sakti hain......why are you doing this???," Dev said to himself as tears filled his eyes.

Inhe kaho ki naa chhupaaye
Kisne hai likha bataaye
Uski aaj main nazar utaar loon
Sawaar loon haaye sawaar loon
Sawaar loon, sawaar loon!

Hawa ke jhonke aaj mausamon se rooth gaye
Gulon ki shokhiyaan jo bhanwre aake loot gaye
Badal rahi hai aaj zindagi ki chaal zara
Issi bahaane kyun naa main bhi dil ka haal zara

Sonakshi received a warm applause from all the guests. She thanked everyone and went down the stage. Samaira ran to her and hugged her, "Sonakshi....it was beautiful as always.....par tere liye jo gaana gaata hai...wo kab aayega?"

Sonakshi fumbled a little, "wo...wo ab nahin aayenge.....ab hum saath nahin hai Samaira.....it would be better if you dont mention him again in front of me"

Samaira shook her head, "Sonakshi ek baat boloon?"

Sonakshi looked confused, "bol!"

"Jis insaan ko jhooth bolne ki aadat na ho na, usse kabhie jhooth nahin bolna chaahiye.....bahut artificial lagta hai!" Samaira sounded a little upset, "ab chal stage ki taraf dekh.....Prithvi ka naya rockstar friend gaana gaayega.....now that you have BROKEN up with Rehaan, may be you will like this guy," she teased Sonakshi and turned her face towards the stage.

Sonakshi just lowered her eyes; Samaira was right, Sonakshi's lies were becoming more and more unconvincing. She was fooling herself more than she was fooling Samaira by her repeated lies. It was best to just stay quiet at this point.

Prithvi came back on the stage, "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AFTER THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE BY MS SONAKSHI BOSE, I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE SOMEONE WHO IS VERY FAMILIAR TO ALL OF US......HE IS A ROCKSTAR! HE IS THE HEARTHROB OF MILLIONS OF FANS! HIS SONGS HAVE BEEN ON THE TOP OF THE CHARTS FOR WEEKS......HERE YOU GO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.....MY BROTHER AND MY FAVORITE SINGER.......DEV REHAAN DIXIT!!!!!!!!

There was a stunned silence amongst the guests. Ishwari turned red and looked at Jay, "yeh kya bakwaas kar raha hai Prithvi? Dev aur rockstar? Aur yeh Rehaan naam kahan se aa gaya? Prithvi America mein reh kar sach much pagal ho gaya hai!" she clenched her teeth and muttered under her breath. Before she could get up and walk towards the stage, Jay pulled her back to her seat, "chup chaap baithi raho! Guests ke saamne tamaasha mat khada karna!"

Sonakshi's color drained when she heard the announcement; she looked at Samaira, "yeh kya keh raha hai Prithvi?"

Samaira squeezed Sonakshi's hand and shushed her, "sshhh....wo dekho uske guitar ki tune sunayi de rahi hai"

Sonakshi's heart sank as she heard the familiar guitar chords echoing from behind the stage. The guests started cheering and clapping for this new performer. And there he was; a dashing, well built tall man in his denim jeans, in white tshirt and black blazer. He had an electric guitar in his hands which he maneuvered deftly like an artist handles his paint brush. He walked on the stage as the spot light finally focused on his handsome face. He stared intently at his audience, just like he used to when he was better known as Rehaan.

Ishwari was in a state of shock; she was dumbstruck and numb! "Mere Ram jaise bete ko Ravan kisne banaa diya?" she whispered to Jay. Jay held her elbow firmly, "Ravan nahin.....insaan ban gaya hai tumhara beta....he has found himself.....tum chup chap yahin baithi raho Ishwari....!"

Sonakshi gasped and held her breath; she closed her eyes as she felt his piercing gaze on her. Dev kept strumming his guitar and started singing a beautiful song.....

Thoda teher, thoda teher
Sun le zara, sun le zara
Dil keh raha, dil keh raha
De na sazza, yun bewajaa
Root kar mujhse na jaa abhi
Bhool kar shikwa gila sabhi pyaar ka
Aa jao meri tamanna
(meri tamanna)
Bahoon mein aao
Ke ho na payee judaa hum
(payee judaa hum)
Aaise mujh mein samaoo
Ohh..

Har ghadi lag rahi teri kamiii
Le chali kis gali yeh zindagi
Hai pata lapata hun pyaar mein
Ankahi ansuni chahat jagi
Jo hua, pehle hua nahin
Aaj tum karlo zara yakeen
Pyaar ka

As was typical of Rehaan, Dev walked down the stage and kept singing. He stopped in front of Sonakshi and Samaira. Samaira held onto Sonakshi's hand firmly so she would not run away. Dev stared into Sonakshi's eyes and kept singing. Sonakshi was unable to look away from his intense gaze. They had the same desire and passion in them like the first time she had met him as Rehaan at the hotel and also when he had walked into the beach house as Dev that wet afternoon.

Aa jao meri tamana
(meri tamanna)
Bahoon mein aao
Ke ho na payee judaa hum
(payee judaa hum)
Aaise mujh mein samaoo
Oh rut jawan, dil jawan, hasrat jawan
Tu hai toh yeh bhi hai saare jawan
Woh nagar woh dagar hogi haseen
Tu mile pyaar se mujhko jahaan
Paana hai tujhko yeh dil kahe
Har ghadi ab toh nasha rahe pyaar ka
Aa jao meri tamana
(meri tamanna)
Bahoon mein aao
Ke ho na payee judaa hum
(payee judaa hum)
Aaise mujh mein samaoo

Dev stopped singing but stood in front of Sonakshi and Samaira. Sonakshi lowered her head and stepped aside, making room for Samaira and Dev to face each other. Dev looked up in the sky and strummed his guitar loudly and then broke out into a familiar prose of a song; Sonakshi remembered the stanza-it was the first prose about her eyes, Rehaan had recited for her:

Aankhon Mein Teri
Ajab Si Ajab Si Adayein Hai
Hoo Aankhon Mein Teri
Ajab Si Ajab Si Adayein Hai

Dil Ko Banade Jo Patang Saa Se
Yeh Teri Woh Haawaien Hai

Sonakshi closed her eyes and tried to hide her tears as the audience applauded the wonderful performance, "ENCORE! ENCORE!" they screamed.

Samaira held onto Sonakshi's arm tightly, "chup chaap khadi raho yahin...."

Dev smiled again and walked back to the stage to Sonakshi's relief. Her heart was about to leap out of her chest; she wanted to run away from everyone at that moment. Asha and Bijoy were a little perplexed with what was going on. Razia walked towards them and whispered in Asha's ear, "aunty...main aapko sab samjhaa doongi."

Dev took the mike in his hand and spoke in his deep, booming voice, "THANK YOU EVERYBODY! IT IS MY PLEASURE TO BE BACK ON THE STAGE AFTER SUCH A LONG TIME. ALL OF YOU KNOW ME AS DEV DIXIT, BUT SOME MUSIC LOVERS ALSO KNOW ME AS REHAAN AHMED.....TODAY, AM REALLY CONFIDENT TO SAY THAT I AM  DEV REHAAN DIXIT! A NEW MAN! AND THIS IS MY IDENTITY" Ishwari felt light headed when she heard Dev speak. She almost passed out on Jay's shoulder till Dev spoke again, "NOW I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE THE MOST IMPORTANT WOMAN IN MY LIFE.....PLEASE WELCOME FAREEDA BEGUM.....MERI DADI..." Dev pulled dadi from behind the stage and stood in front of everyone with his arm around dadi.

Sonakshi and Samaira had tears in their eyes. Ishwari turned red as a beet root, "YEH YAHAN KAISE AA GAYI?" Jay was thrilled to see Fareeda after so many years.

"AAP SAB SOCH RAHE HONGE KI ITNE SAALON BAAD MERI DADI YAHAN KAISE AA GAYI?" Dev gave a dirty look at Ishwari, "SACH BAAT TOH YEH HAI KI DADI MERI ZINDAGI SE KABHI GAYI HI NAHIN THI MOM! SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE WITH ME....SHE IS MY MOM AS WELL AS MY DADI KYUNKI INHONEY HI EK MAA HONE KE SAARE RESPONSIBILITIES NIBHAYE HAIN! DADI NE MUJHEY WO PYAAR DIYA JO MERI ASLI MAA NE NAHIN DIYA.....I WANT TO DECLARE THIS IN THE FRONT OF WHOLE WORLD THAT MY BIOLOGICAL MOM MEANS NOTHING TO ME....SHE HAD KEPT ME IN THE DARK AND AWAY FROM MY DADI!! I WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY MYSELF AS WELL AS MY TRUE LOVE" he looked at Sonakshi with soulful eyes.

Ishwari was blowing steam; she was outraged; humiliated publically by her own son and that too for a woman like Fareeda!

Ishwari freed herself from Jay's grip and walked towards Dev. She was about to slap him, when he smirked, "mom...aapke liye ek special gaana tayyar kia hai maine.....wo nahin sunengi?" He laughed out loud and retraced his steps. He strummed his guitar strings and clenched his teeth. He stared at his mom angrily and dedicated this song to her:

Dhoka dhoka
Gairo se kya shikwa karana
Apane dhoka dete hain
Aksar yeh jaane pehchaane chehre dhoka dete hain
Dhoka dhoka dhoka dhoka
Gairo se kya shikwa karana
Apane dhoka dete hain
Aksar yeh jaane pehchaane chehre dhoka dete hain
Dhoka dhoka dhoka dhoka

Aksar yeh jaane pehchaane chehre dhoka dete hain
Gairo se kya shikwa karana
Apane dhoka dete hain
Dhoka dhoka dhoka dhoka

Ishwari gave a dirty look at Fareeda and ordered her security personnel to kick her out. Jay intervened, "nahin....dai ji (he addressed Fareeda as Dai ji) kahin nahin jaayengi.....wo yahin rahengi....Ishwari ab tum inka kuch nahin bigaad sakti!"

Ishwari stomped her feet and walked, furious and disgraced in front of the whole world and her own family.

Dev smiled and put his arm around dadi, "dadi...aaj se aap yahin rahengi....mom chaahe toh kahin aur jaa sakti hain."

Asha and Bijoy tried to stop Ishwari, "yeh Dev kya kar raha hai?" Samaira left Sonakshi's hand and stopped her parents, "nahin mamma-papa.....Ishwari aunty deserves it.....aapko main samjhaati hoon." Sonakshi saw Dev approaching her; she knew her defenses would melt as soon as Dev touched her or talked to her, "Nahin.....main Samaira ke saath aisa nahin kar sakti.....agar Dev ko Rehaan ke baare mein sab pata chal bhi gaya hai....... fir bhi uski shaadi sirf Samaira se hi hogi.....I cant hurt my sister" Sonakshi walked backwards and disappeared in the crowd.

Dev ran after her, "Sonakshi! Sonakshi!" but she was gone!
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