Step Up, Sunday Morning @ 10 A.M.

Madhyam : Aru mera bhai, can you stop pacing here and there and kindly tell us why the hell are we at this moment?

Asked an irritated Madhyam, to Aryaman who was pacing in front of the entrance from past half n hour. Whoever see him could understand his nervousness and excitement even from a mile. But,  M5 excluding Zubin and his one and only P.A didn't find it amusing at all. Instead they are getting frustrated from Aryaman's behavior.  As he woke them up at early morning and dragged them here literally scolding them saying its getting late. But why? No one knows. Nandini who has a rough idea of what id going to happen is waiting for Aryaman to open up as it is his right to share the news with M6.

(Did you guys get what Aryaman has to disclose?)

Navya : Can you please stop pacing around like your wife is in labor room?

Asked Navya all set to pounce on him.

Aryaman : Arey  Navi, wait na, let her come.

Abhimanyu : Her, Who?

Aryaman : My Laila.

And a set of "WHAT" rang in the air as they all saw a blushing Aryaman in amusement. The light pink crowling from his neck to his ear tip is a sight to watch.

(Hey i think, its their thing, aisa chorus mein WHAT bolna, what do you guys think?)

Soha : Who is she? How is she? And where does she live?

Asked an excited Soha to know m9re about her future ''bhabhi''.

Aryaman : Relax Soha, and yeah her name is Neha.

Aryaman said with a million dollar smile, like even her name make him happy.

Kaira : So my Aru is in Love...

She said pinching his cheek, making him smck her hand with an angry pout.

Kaira : Aur batao uske baare mein.

continued Kaira not bothering to notice his angry pouts, but yeah the question surely changed his angry pout into that same million dollar smile.

Aryaman : Kya batao uske baare mein? Hmm... She is beautiful, like really beautiful. Not like those crazy, cake faced bimbos. She is not a girly girl. I bet she don't wear any make up. But she don't need any make up to look beautiful. She is elegant in her own way and never dress up to impress anyone. She is really a strong willed girl. She know what she need and will never change for anything and anyone.

He said with a look clearly telling that his thoughts are not present here, it is really with that beuty who almost punched square on his face.

Hearing him Nandini was the one most astonished. She too was with him that day right, then how she didn't notice anything he said? Sure, she noticed that she is a strong girl, both physically and mentally but itna deep thoughts, that too from Aryaman. She must be really special for him. Nahi?

Nandini : Tumne yeh sab kab notice kiya? Matlab we just met her only one time, that too just for 10 to 15 minutes hardly. Then How?

Abhimanyu : You also met her?

Nandini : Haa, Abhi, Hamne Underground Dance world gayi thi na dancers ko dekhne tab mila tha use. She is a fabulas dancer. They call her Incredible, just like the name she is incredible for sure she really impressed me with both her talent and personality. But mujhe yeh janna hai ki how Aru know so much about her. Did you investigate about her?

She asked in a tone like how a mother will scold her son for stealing chocolate.

Aryaman : What? No, why will i investigate about her, when i myself want to understand her mystery. Its Her eyes Nandu. Her eyes says everything. It says how beautiful she is, both inside and outside, innocent she is, and how lonely she is.

He said the last line with sadness laced on them.

Navya : Lonely?

Aryaman : She looked so lonely, like she is trapped in some dark place and no one is there to guide her. And i want to be her light, who will guide her, who will protect her and who will treasure her.

Nandini : You know Aru, till 5  minutes before I thought it is some passing fancy for you. But now i am sure its something really pure, and i am really very happy for you.

She said wiping a tear from her corner of eyes.

Aryaman : Ab tu ro kyun rahe hai?

He asked laughing lightly.

Nandini : Pata nahi...

She too said giggling.

Both looked at each other and hugged each other and it didn't took even a second for others to join the hug and celebrating their joy.

Their little moment got disturbed when they hear a small knock on the door. Everyone turned their head to the door to see a girl, more precisely Aryaman's Laila standing there in a jeans and hoodie, just like Aryaman described with NO makeup,  giving them a weird look.

Everyone straightened their self and was looking here and there while Aryaman was giving her those puppy wali eyes and smile.

He is whipped!!.

Neha : Audition yahan hai kya?

Aryaman : Haa na... Andar aao..

Neha come in to the studio in small steps.

Aryaman : Baito na... Do you want something tea or coffee...

He continued with that idiotic smile still intact on his face, making M6 palm their face. Abhimanyu, who was sure that if it goes anytime longer he will phenk paani to his own as well as boy's izzat dragged him a step back and squeezed his hand some what painfully making Aryaman give Neha a painful smile and a glare at Abhimanyu.

Abhimanyu : Will you please shut up before she understand your not so obvious desperation?

He asked giving Aryaman a fake smile.

Aryaman looked at him for some time before nodding his head and straightened him self. He then looked at others and raised his eyebrow as if asking "do they like his Laila" Everyone nodded their head with a smile. Aryaman relieved a sigh of relief. One step is done, M5 loved Neha. Now time for step 2. How to Woo Neha.

Neha : Aur koi nahi hai audition kelie.

Nandini : Actually, after seeing your performance we were sure that you are perfect for the act. So its just an introduction with your partner.

Neha nodded her head in understanding.

Neha : What about my partner?

Before Nandini could say anything they heared someone call her from the entrance.

"Nandini"

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Amets Groups @ 10.30 A.M.

Zubin is now attending a meeting. Yes, Sunday ko bhi our businessman is busy with his so called love 'Business', aur agar Zubin yahan hai aur uska Mumtaj bhi yahi hona chahiye na. So Amaira too is presented there taking the notes with so much concentration that she didn't even noticed that for the first time Zubin is looking at her, not only looking but also sending glares to a certain employee of his who was very keen to flirt with her some time before. The employee saw his boss's sudden change in demenour and constant glaring.

Ise kaise pata chalega jab Zubin khud nahi pata ki why he is agitated so much. Itna ki he didn't even heard a word his Finance Manager was talking from Half n hour.

Lagta hai kuch kuch ho raha hai.

All of a sudden Zubin stood up and left the conference room without telling a single word.

What the hell just happened? No one know.

Anyway Amaira, who was really surprised about the event thought to go to her Boss, as everyone else doesn't want to enter their boss's den. Its not like he was some devil or anything, its just that they are really confused.

So our P.A came to his cabin and entered his office after knocking to see he is leaning on the chair closing his eyes.

Amaira : Sir,

Amaira called in a scared voice.

Amaira : Are you okay sir?

She asked once again without getting any response. Zubin opened his eyes and looked straight in her eyes with so much of intensity, it was as if he was searching something. But his gaze was making Amaira more consious. Its the first time he felt him looking at her like this. Otherwise he barely looked at her. Even though its been years she was working with her, she doubt even if he know her first name, as apart from Ms.Dastur even when they are in home. So his gaze was really nerve wrecking for her. She looked down finding unable to hold his gaze for long. Zubin too looked away finding all the situation really confusing.

Zubin : Tell everyone to leave the office we will continue the meeting on Monday, and after that you too can leave.

Amaira : Phir aap?

Zubin : I will come after sometime, have some paper work to complete. You can leave now.

He dismissed her and opened some file, that was in his table and Amaira took it as her clue to leave the office.

When Zubin was sure that Amaira has been left he looked up before taking his former position in the chair and  closed his eyes thinking.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?..

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Step Up @ 10.30 A.M.

A black Mercedes-Benz stopped in front of the Step up dance academy. And 6 people come out of it. Who are they?

They are non other than Fab5 and Harshad.

Cabir : Step up? Yeh kya hai?

Dhruv : Its a dance academy.

Cabir : Yahan kyun? ohh pata chala why you bought us here.

Dhruv : How?

Asked Dhruv nervously.

Cabir : Arey is mein itni think karne ki kya baat hai, But Dhruv sorry i can't train the kids here, you know i am really busy?

Mukthi : What the hell are you talking about Cabir?

Cabir : Arey Mukthi, Dhruv broght us here because he thought i will teach my excellent moves here.

Cabir said as a matter of fact, making everyone look at him incredulously.

Dhruv : Come guys.

Dhruv said and moved towards the door and everyone followed him, including a blabbering Cabir.

Everyone entered and they were surprised to see M6 there along with a new girl.

''Nandini''

Called Dhruv to gain their attention. Seeing them Aryaman and Nandini was smiling while others looked surprised.

Nandini : Ohh you come. Then i think we should start it. And before that guys welcome to Step Up. Its a small dream of us (Pointing to Aryaman and herself). And yeah its been 1 year we created this and our anniversary is in 3 weeks. So we have organized a small fund raising program for orphan kids, and that's where Dhruv and Neha going to perform.

She said all excited with that sweet innocent smile of hers, looking at which a certain someone was looking at her like she was his whole world. You guys know na who it is?

Alia : Wait a minute, what performance?

Nandini : Dhruv tumne bataya nahi Fab5 se abhi tak?

Dhruv looked down the floor for a moment before facing Fab5 and started his small story.

Flashback 

At Underground Dance Club.

D star has finished his performance and was all set to leave the place without meeting anyone just like he always do. But what he haven't expected was two people waiting for him where his bike was placed giving him a cheshire cat smile.

If i say that he was shocked would be understatement. He was numb for a moment not knowing what to do. However he decided to face them, its not like he have any other option.

Dhruv : What are you guys doing here?

Aryaman : Woh bataongi usse pehle, bro bataya nahi ki you will dance.

Nandini : That too, like professional. Ayyappa ki kasam fan hogaya tumhara Dhruv.

Dhruv just stood there without saying anything as usual adjusting his cap that hides his eyes.

Aryaman : We won't beat around the bush Dhruv. We saw your dance and don't know why you are hiding your identity. But we want a favor from you.

With that Aryaman gave him an intro about the whole Step Up academy and the performance.

Nandini : So we are hoping to see you on Sunday at Step Up, and yeah tab tak your secret is safe with us. Ayyappa kasam.

She said pinching her throat and the trio leave the place after sharing a friendly hug.

Flashback ends..

Dhruv : I never wanted to hide this from you guys. But after that accident i really lack self confidence and that place, there you don't have to show your face, they don't even know what my name is. And it gave me an opportunity to explore my self. I am sorry guys.

He said to Fab5 who were looking at him with a small smile.

Manik : You don't need to say sorry. We know how you felt, and am very glad that you yourself work on your self confidence.

Alia : and we are really proud of you.

Mukthi : Bilkul, So Dhruv, hamein nahi dikhaoge apni talent?

Cabir : What is this Mukthi, maana ki he is coming out of his comfort zone and all, but he can't beat my awesome blossom moves.

Said Cabir with so much of attitude, but he only got some irritated look from everyone, even including Neha who was looking at him weirdly.

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Aryaman's Confession?

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Flashback?

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And a slight change in the cover, Aru ki Laila ko add karna tha na. So as usual _khusiyaan_

di ne cover banaya. Thanks a ton di.

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24/03/2020