RAABTA

Holi in Surajgarh was always traditionally colourful and nice, with delicious homemade sweets and Thandai and lots of childhood memories. The people were too happy to find the Royal Family back in Surajgarh for Holi. Away from the media and news, these simple people who still looked up to the Royals always wanted them to come back home, unaware of the happenings of the fast lives in the cities. Their small world would celebrate Holi like never before this year. Surajgarh was decked up as soon as it knew Ranisa was coming on Holi. Ranisa, much like Ajabdeh Baisa, was their god-sent angel, who solved problems like miracles, and the people loved and respected her. Jaivanta did a Khamma Ghani to the crowd in her elegant, gracious way that always mesmerised Ajabdeh. She smiled, inspecting the latest happenings with the Panchayat, much to Jaivanta's delight."Jija, we are here for the holidays, so please don't talk about work." Shakti dragged her away as she said, "But...

"What do I do!" Jalal sulked, "Khan Baba and Rukaiya threw me out..." Shakti broke into a laughter that stopped at Ajabdeh's stare as Pratap frowned "What did you do?" "Nothing." He looked away. "Bed honest Jalal, what did you do?" Pratap repeated. "Actually, umm... Ruk is pregnant." Heer Shakti and Ajabdeh smiled gleefully as Ajabdeh added, "That's wonderful! Congratulations!" "But." Pratap stopped them "What did YOU do?" "I... went home and Khan Baba told me he is very happy that his grandchild is going to arrive..." "Aww," Heer exclaimed. "Umm... I asked how?" "Aww, shit!" Ajabdeh exclaimed with a chuckle. "That's not all... umm... when he said Ruk told him... I said... how did that happen?" "And Aapa threw you out?" Shakti chuckled. "Can't say she is wrong." "Aww, poor Aapa, how are you like this Bhaija...

Shakti was driving a little absent-minded as Heer decided to break the silence. "Ranima will be fine. Jija is there..." She managed a smile. "Are you telling me or reassuring yourself?" He smiled back, eyeing her. "Stop worrying." "Nahi main..." Her face looked pale at how he read her. He turned on the stereo as she changed the topic. "Who else will be there?" "Lots of exes." He smirked. "I am popular." He shrugged as her smile faded a little nervously. "And friends, from college. Emma." He frowned. "You keep repeating, Emma, she bothers you?" Heer frowned. "No, she cannot bother you either." He smiled. "Warning." "I don't drink, ''she said, a little scared. "I know, I will see that they don't make you. Don't worry." He reassured her as he parked the car. The music was loud, drinks were pouring, and girls were drooling over guys on the dance ...

Pratap was in a white V-neck full-sleeve tee shirt and Denim jeans on his phone, as he stared at the stairs time and again. Brownie ran down, grabbing his attention and running past him to Heer, making him frown. He was left alone in the hall as Heer walked with the dog to the reading room, and her footsteps made him turn. Ajabdeh was in a white knee-length dress teamed with red heels and a small red clutch. Her hair flew free in semi-circles, and her eyes were highlighted with Kohl, and she wore orange lipstick and a small pair of diamond earrings. Pratap looked a little taken aback, as frankly, he didn't expect her in a dress, and neither did he expect she would dress up for him. He smiled faintly. She stared right at him for a second and looked away as his stare made her go red and blush. "Chale?" He asked as she nodded. He walked out on the porch as she followed in silence. He held open the door of the yellow Audi R8 as she walked in. Shutting her door, he walked to ...

Heer and Shakti were glad to meet the relatives and their friends as they showered the couple with blessings at the party. The guests dispersed only later at night as Heer sat tired, taking off her heavy jewellery. "It was fun, right?" Shakti appeared from the adjacent room after changing into his vest and pyjamas. "Haan, Dadabhai danced! I still can't believe it." "I guess love makes you do stuff you can't imagine." His words met her surprised glare as she smiled, amused. "Such deep thoughts?" He sat down beside her and changed the topic. "A few of my friends have decided to throw a party for us." "Another Party?" Heer raised her eyebrows. She was not a party person. All parties she ever went to were post-show ones where she went for work."Yup, umm... theme is cocktail and all my friends will be there..." he smiled. "They all want to meet you. Even Emma." His last words made her look up as she nodd...