Few days went past after that incidence. Since Rahul was having exams, he was busy in his exams and Bindiya tried maintaining some distance with him. Prem as usual was tense but seeing Bindiya restricting herself, he was feeling happy from inside. Though he maintained silence and never exhibited his feelings. Bindiya complying to Malti’s order was taking Prem to market for various purchases but Prem never bothered to talk to her. But one thing was certainly which Prem never exhibited was the pleasure which we started getting on taking pillion rides. Sitting back quietly he used to adore each and every move of Bindiya. He also enjoyed the envy looks which others used to give when Bindiya zoomed ahead on the roads. Once a shopkeeper who was known to him inquired about Bindiya, he preferred to hide her true identity just introduced her as another house maid of Gupta Gamily. Though Bindiya didn’t liked this introduction but kept quite to avoid another altercation. Prem though understood what is going on her mind and even apologize for his words. Bindiya calmly replied that she will wait for the day when she will be introduced in the correct manner. One day while returning back they avoided a fatal accident, though it was not the fault of Bindiya but she maintained her cool to avoid last minute collision. Prem in sudden desperation wrapped his tightly around Bindiya’s waist and hid his head behind her back. When bike came to halt avoiding collision he quickly retuned back to his position knowing well that he has lost at least this mind game. He expressed his gratitude by gently keeping his palm on Bindiya’s shoulder and saying thanks. Bindiya accepted his gratitude by a short smile and saying welcome in return. This incident cleared clouds to certain extent. Prem started realizing supremacy of his wife but damage done earlier was bound to take some time for repair.
It was under these circumstances, one Malti announced that she along with 2 kids will have to leave for one relative’s marriage. Since the relative has requested her to bring one servant, Bindiya will accompany them to the marriage. Day when they were scheduled to leave was the day when Rahul exams were getting over. Rahul was happy that he will have a companion out there and started planning the plot that how he can convince his mom so that he can take his pulsar since the venue was merely 80 kms from their home. Amidst of all this planning, school cracked a bad news to Rahul that practical has been proponed and will now happen just 2 days after last exam. He was immediately removed from traveling persons list that made him really sad. He then changed his plan and started thinking that now how he can swap Bindiya with Prem. Suddenly his mind lightened up with an exceptional idea, he immediately rushed to his Mom and after discussing few other things very casually asked why is our servant required there. Malti replied back not knowing the exact motive “A cook is desperately needed there, so I have committed that I will bring one of our servants”. “Then why you planned for Bindiya, I mean we all know Prem is a better cook and I think its better to present best of us rather than show casing a lesser efficient cook” he tried suggesting his mom alternative. Malti though took it other way round “Rahul, you started again, I am really amazed that even after Bindiya doing so much for you, you are still complaining about her”. “I am not complaining mom, but I am suggesting a better alternative, just think if I still had reservations against her then I wouldn’t have raised this point” he tried explain his stand. “I think you have point, Prem will definitely serve better, but the reason why I intentionally left him was that there should be someone in the house who can take the responsibility of taking care in our absence”, Malti replied thinking deeply. “Don’t worry mom, I have grown big enough that I can take this responsibility and after all I am not alone, I will be having Bindiya here and you know very well that how responsible she is” He further tried to convince his mother. Malti finally agreed and picked her phone to inform Prem about sudden change is plan. Prem agreed mainly because of the fact that Bindiya is restricting her self now and simultaneously he is also realizing her importance. Rahul then bid good night to his mother and returned to his room jumping in joy as in the mean time he has planned much more than expected. Since Mr. Gupta was out of the country, everyone else left for function next morning for the venue in his car leaving Rahul and Bindiya for 3 days. Rahul immediately hugged her but she gave a cold response and rushed to her servant room saying that she will be available for services at 8 a.m.
Rahul got puzzled with this sudden change in Attitude of Bindiya. With these thoughts going on his mind, he got ready for the school and came for the breakfast at 8 a.m., Bindiya in the meantime has prepared the breakfast and soon served to Rahul, Rahul while eating the breakfast break the silence “Is some thing wrong?” he asked Bindiya. “Nothing” was the answer. “But I can see you tensed, come on yaar cheer up, so much tension is injurious to health”, he tried to lighten the atmosphere. On getting no reply, he left for the school saying that he wants a cheerful face in the afternoon and definitely wants answer for his queries. He gave his first practical exam and as expected everything went fine in school. After returning he didn’t find any substantial improvement. When Bindiya was leaving after serving lunch, he caught her hand and with some force he made her sit down on the chair. He then sit on the next chair and told that he will not leave till the time she will share her problem. When he didn’t got reply for some time he tried his next weapon “Ok, if you want that I get fail in tomorrow’s practical, then I will definitely fulfill your wish”, with that he started leaving the place. Bindiya then holded his hand and said in a very soft voice keeping her head low “Prem is not comfortable about our relationship, he is doubting my closeness, I am just trying to save my marriage, you know very well that I am a small town girl and right now totally dependent on Prem”. “Oh I see, then let us discuss this for some time and then do as you wish” Rahul pleaded, Bindiya accepted the offer and they proceeded to his bedroom for discussion. After reaching bedroom Rahul started the conversation “Look Bindiya, it is totally your wish, Initially I was also very much against you, till now I haven’t shared with you but today I want to tell you that the hatred was because of the fact that I was not able accept you because you were taller than me and for me it was a direct attack on my masculinity when you were hired”, he further carried “But later after Simran accident I realized that your true worth and heartily accepted you not only as a maid in this house but also as my friend, you are now integral part of my life and I will try to keep my friendship as long as possible”, he paused for a moment and further started without waiting for reply “Prem being shorter in height might be also thinking the same way, initially when he decided to marry you he might be attracted by your beauty only but after marriage he might have realized that you get automatic attraction wherever you go, moreover your bike riding abilities may have acted as catalyst to existing problem, believe me he loves you a lot but he is not ready to live with the fact you are more capable than him especially in the area which is supposedly male domain”. Bindiya then replied “I know Rahul what is going on his mind, and it got even clearer after the accident that we avoided, but I can see that he is happier from the day I am chatting lesser with you”. “Believe me all these are just methods to bother you and put you on back foot, once he will understand you completely he will not mind any action of yours, just to make your life smoother and brighter I have planned something for you but I can share that only when you will fulfill your promise” Rahul then cracked his intentions sensing lighter atmosphere. Bindiya cooled down and asked in a lighter voice now “what is that?” “That I will tell you only tomorrow, remember you promised to share your past life, I think tomorrow after my last practical it will be best time you will come to my school to pick me up and from there we will go to Sahara Mall and there only I will listen to your story and if time permits I will share my further plans” Rahul said in ordering tone, when Bindiya tried to raise her reservation he said deal is final and no more arguments now but yes a hug is required to celebrate patch up. Bindiya then gave a hug to Rahul and while Rahul told her “Please get dressed in that purple green suit which mom presented you that day”, when Bindiya raised her shoulders enquiring for the motive he replied “that will help everyone to notice you better since that place is a happening place and I don’t want you to get away unnoticed”, his eyes were explaining his mischief but he soon broke the eye contact and immersed in his book. Rest of the day went as usual with Rahul busy in studies and Bindiya preparing food stuff which he liked most. Both of them went to sleep at their usual timings eagerly waiting for what is their in store for the next day.
Next morning Rahul reported for breakfast on time. He finished his breakfast happily left for school with Murari. Before going he had a gentle hug with Bindiya to bid god bye and to tell her he will waiting for her after school. Bindiya nodded her head in acceptance. After reaching school, Rahul instructed Murari to not to come to school for picking him up and he will reach home on his own. He then went on to finish his practical in no time and came out of exam room approx 45 minutes before the schedule. He then changed to casuals in change room and reached school gate to wait for Bindiya. He was feeling more than happy and every moment was passing like an hour. Approximately after 45 minutes there emerged a mighty figure dressed in purple green suit driving Pulsar and he jumped to joy and almost ran in the direction from which Bindiya was coming. After some time both came to halt and instantly wrapped his arms around Bindiya to gave a tight hug. He slowly said “thanks for coming”. “After our yesterday’s conversation, there was no reason for me for not to come, now shall we proceed” she replied. “Sure” said Rahul and almost jumped to the pillion seat, the impact of landing was more than enough to misbalance the bike but Bindiya maintained the balance using her strong legs. He then sat close to her wrappings his arms quite tightly around her waist. Just when both of them were about to leave “Hey Rahul” came the sound and an Activa stopped parallel to them in a flash of second. This was again Mohit, he politely said hi to Bindiya and enquired to Rahul that where are they going, Rahul replied “Since Bindiya hasn’t seen anything in Gurgaon yet, we are going to Sahara Mall”. Mohit then said “Can I join you guys for a cup of coffee, I will leave after that as I have to go to Delhi after that”. Bindiya was not much keen and remained silent, Rahul too was silent and looked towards Bindiya asking question. Bindiya understood in eyes and agreed to the offer. Both vehicles then proceeded towards Sahara Mall. Mohit though himself offered the cup of coffee to react, on one hand he was willing to keep his activa parallel to pulsar so that e can spotted with such a courageous lady, but on the other hand he was again and again slowing down fearing how people will make fun of him on being spotted in such an inferior position. In some time they all reached Sahara Mall, while they were parking there bikes, parking guy was smiling sarcastically hinting he has also enjoyed the seen. Mohit understood his thought process but preferred to keep quite and soon they proceeded to Café Coffee Day in the mall. In next 15 minutes coffee was served and Rahul and Mohit went on talking to each other while Bindiya was not interested to be the part of their discussion. While leaving Mohit said to Bindiya “Bye Ma’am, hope to meet you soon”. When Mohit left Bindiya asked angrily to Rahul, “Why he called me ma’am, why you didn’t tell him truth about me”, Rahul cooled down the atmosphere by replying “It was just a gesture of paying you respect since you are not like other girls, there is nothing wrong in that, so pls cool down….Ma’am”, followed by smirk. Bindiya could just only smile in appreciation on this mischief of Rahul and soon relaxed down. Then they started exploring the mall, Bindiya was particularly amazed on seeing such a mighty mall, this was entirely a new experience for her. It was some thing which she heard in stories or saw on TV. She was trying to enjoy each and every moment. While browsing through the shops she was attracted by one shop that was having the collection of designer suits. Rahul quickly understood her eyes, told her to go inside and have a close look. She went inside and while looking those designer suits she said to herself “God knows when I will be able to purchase one of them”. “Well your friend gets enough pocket money that he can afford to buy you a one” suddenly these words fell into her ears and shockingly when she looked back, it was none other than Rahul. “What…What you said” she asked as if some has caught her red handed. “Well nothing I just said that If you like any of them then I can purchase it for you, just a small gift nothing more”, he replied with puzzled look. She then got relieved that it was just a statement made by Rahul and he is not a mind reader. She calmly denied the offer and when Rahul enquired she said she would like to purchase on her own and begged Rahul to not misunderstand her. Where ever they were going people were curiously looking at the odd pair, but Rahul was feeling proud and tried to walk as close as possible to Bindiya. While doing window shopping they went inside a sports showroom, Rahul asked salesman there to show some gloves for bike riding. Rahul actually wanted to purchase gloves for Bindiya as winters were nearing and they will help her in driving efficiently. Sales immediately brought some gloves for him, while looking at them he asked curiously “do you have something special for girls and I am not sure if size matters as I want to purchase them for her” pointing towards Bindiya. Sales curiously asked “Do you want them for driving Activa / Scooty?” on hearing this Rahul got furious and angrily said “how does it matter man, she drives Pulsar any thing else you want to know?” Salesman thought it as a joke tried explaining something which made Rahul more furious, he almost shouted “Don’t you understand simple English, she drives Pulsar, come on tell me how should I explain it you”. Salesman gave weird look and preferred to keep quite and mind his business; he then showed some gloves and Rahul selected one of them of her. After making payment when they came out Bindiya asked “Why did you shouted like that, there was no need to loose your temper there”, Rahul who was still tensed replied back “Look Bindiya, this is some thing which I dislike, when I told him once then who is to doubt your capabilities, and mind it if some one will behave like this then he is bound get this treatment”. Bindiya smiled back in appreciation and relived the atmosphere. They then proceeded to a restaurant for eating something. While they were waiting for their food Rahul said slowly “Well ma’am if you remember time has come for you to tell your past”, Bindiya tried ignoring that question but Rahul was unfazed and determined to know. She then said “Ok, if you insist I will tell each and every thing about my past, but it is a long story and you may get bored, do you really have patience to listen?”, she checked before starting any thing. “Yes I can listen you till eternity”, came the reply from determined Rahul. Bindiya then proceeded to share her past with Rahul”
It was under these circumstances, one Malti announced that she along with 2 kids will have to leave for one relative’s marriage. Since the relative has requested her to bring one servant, Bindiya will accompany them to the marriage. Day when they were scheduled to leave was the day when Rahul exams were getting over. Rahul was happy that he will have a companion out there and started planning the plot that how he can convince his mom so that he can take his pulsar since the venue was merely 80 kms from their home. Amidst of all this planning, school cracked a bad news to Rahul that practical has been proponed and will now happen just 2 days after last exam. He was immediately removed from traveling persons list that made him really sad. He then changed his plan and started thinking that now how he can swap Bindiya with Prem. Suddenly his mind lightened up with an exceptional idea, he immediately rushed to his Mom and after discussing few other things very casually asked why is our servant required there. Malti replied back not knowing the exact motive “A cook is desperately needed there, so I have committed that I will bring one of our servants”. “Then why you planned for Bindiya, I mean we all know Prem is a better cook and I think its better to present best of us rather than show casing a lesser efficient cook” he tried suggesting his mom alternative. Malti though took it other way round “Rahul, you started again, I am really amazed that even after Bindiya doing so much for you, you are still complaining about her”. “I am not complaining mom, but I am suggesting a better alternative, just think if I still had reservations against her then I wouldn’t have raised this point” he tried explain his stand. “I think you have point, Prem will definitely serve better, but the reason why I intentionally left him was that there should be someone in the house who can take the responsibility of taking care in our absence”, Malti replied thinking deeply. “Don’t worry mom, I have grown big enough that I can take this responsibility and after all I am not alone, I will be having Bindiya here and you know very well that how responsible she is” He further tried to convince his mother. Malti finally agreed and picked her phone to inform Prem about sudden change is plan. Prem agreed mainly because of the fact that Bindiya is restricting her self now and simultaneously he is also realizing her importance. Rahul then bid good night to his mother and returned to his room jumping in joy as in the mean time he has planned much more than expected. Since Mr. Gupta was out of the country, everyone else left for function next morning for the venue in his car leaving Rahul and Bindiya for 3 days. Rahul immediately hugged her but she gave a cold response and rushed to her servant room saying that she will be available for services at 8 a.m.
Rahul got puzzled with this sudden change in Attitude of Bindiya. With these thoughts going on his mind, he got ready for the school and came for the breakfast at 8 a.m., Bindiya in the meantime has prepared the breakfast and soon served to Rahul, Rahul while eating the breakfast break the silence “Is some thing wrong?” he asked Bindiya. “Nothing” was the answer. “But I can see you tensed, come on yaar cheer up, so much tension is injurious to health”, he tried to lighten the atmosphere. On getting no reply, he left for the school saying that he wants a cheerful face in the afternoon and definitely wants answer for his queries. He gave his first practical exam and as expected everything went fine in school. After returning he didn’t find any substantial improvement. When Bindiya was leaving after serving lunch, he caught her hand and with some force he made her sit down on the chair. He then sit on the next chair and told that he will not leave till the time she will share her problem. When he didn’t got reply for some time he tried his next weapon “Ok, if you want that I get fail in tomorrow’s practical, then I will definitely fulfill your wish”, with that he started leaving the place. Bindiya then holded his hand and said in a very soft voice keeping her head low “Prem is not comfortable about our relationship, he is doubting my closeness, I am just trying to save my marriage, you know very well that I am a small town girl and right now totally dependent on Prem”. “Oh I see, then let us discuss this for some time and then do as you wish” Rahul pleaded, Bindiya accepted the offer and they proceeded to his bedroom for discussion. After reaching bedroom Rahul started the conversation “Look Bindiya, it is totally your wish, Initially I was also very much against you, till now I haven’t shared with you but today I want to tell you that the hatred was because of the fact that I was not able accept you because you were taller than me and for me it was a direct attack on my masculinity when you were hired”, he further carried “But later after Simran accident I realized that your true worth and heartily accepted you not only as a maid in this house but also as my friend, you are now integral part of my life and I will try to keep my friendship as long as possible”, he paused for a moment and further started without waiting for reply “Prem being shorter in height might be also thinking the same way, initially when he decided to marry you he might be attracted by your beauty only but after marriage he might have realized that you get automatic attraction wherever you go, moreover your bike riding abilities may have acted as catalyst to existing problem, believe me he loves you a lot but he is not ready to live with the fact you are more capable than him especially in the area which is supposedly male domain”. Bindiya then replied “I know Rahul what is going on his mind, and it got even clearer after the accident that we avoided, but I can see that he is happier from the day I am chatting lesser with you”. “Believe me all these are just methods to bother you and put you on back foot, once he will understand you completely he will not mind any action of yours, just to make your life smoother and brighter I have planned something for you but I can share that only when you will fulfill your promise” Rahul then cracked his intentions sensing lighter atmosphere. Bindiya cooled down and asked in a lighter voice now “what is that?” “That I will tell you only tomorrow, remember you promised to share your past life, I think tomorrow after my last practical it will be best time you will come to my school to pick me up and from there we will go to Sahara Mall and there only I will listen to your story and if time permits I will share my further plans” Rahul said in ordering tone, when Bindiya tried to raise her reservation he said deal is final and no more arguments now but yes a hug is required to celebrate patch up. Bindiya then gave a hug to Rahul and while Rahul told her “Please get dressed in that purple green suit which mom presented you that day”, when Bindiya raised her shoulders enquiring for the motive he replied “that will help everyone to notice you better since that place is a happening place and I don’t want you to get away unnoticed”, his eyes were explaining his mischief but he soon broke the eye contact and immersed in his book. Rest of the day went as usual with Rahul busy in studies and Bindiya preparing food stuff which he liked most. Both of them went to sleep at their usual timings eagerly waiting for what is their in store for the next day.
Next morning Rahul reported for breakfast on time. He finished his breakfast happily left for school with Murari. Before going he had a gentle hug with Bindiya to bid god bye and to tell her he will waiting for her after school. Bindiya nodded her head in acceptance. After reaching school, Rahul instructed Murari to not to come to school for picking him up and he will reach home on his own. He then went on to finish his practical in no time and came out of exam room approx 45 minutes before the schedule. He then changed to casuals in change room and reached school gate to wait for Bindiya. He was feeling more than happy and every moment was passing like an hour. Approximately after 45 minutes there emerged a mighty figure dressed in purple green suit driving Pulsar and he jumped to joy and almost ran in the direction from which Bindiya was coming. After some time both came to halt and instantly wrapped his arms around Bindiya to gave a tight hug. He slowly said “thanks for coming”. “After our yesterday’s conversation, there was no reason for me for not to come, now shall we proceed” she replied. “Sure” said Rahul and almost jumped to the pillion seat, the impact of landing was more than enough to misbalance the bike but Bindiya maintained the balance using her strong legs. He then sat close to her wrappings his arms quite tightly around her waist. Just when both of them were about to leave “Hey Rahul” came the sound and an Activa stopped parallel to them in a flash of second. This was again Mohit, he politely said hi to Bindiya and enquired to Rahul that where are they going, Rahul replied “Since Bindiya hasn’t seen anything in Gurgaon yet, we are going to Sahara Mall”. Mohit then said “Can I join you guys for a cup of coffee, I will leave after that as I have to go to Delhi after that”. Bindiya was not much keen and remained silent, Rahul too was silent and looked towards Bindiya asking question. Bindiya understood in eyes and agreed to the offer. Both vehicles then proceeded towards Sahara Mall. Mohit though himself offered the cup of coffee to react, on one hand he was willing to keep his activa parallel to pulsar so that e can spotted with such a courageous lady, but on the other hand he was again and again slowing down fearing how people will make fun of him on being spotted in such an inferior position. In some time they all reached Sahara Mall, while they were parking there bikes, parking guy was smiling sarcastically hinting he has also enjoyed the seen. Mohit understood his thought process but preferred to keep quite and soon they proceeded to Café Coffee Day in the mall. In next 15 minutes coffee was served and Rahul and Mohit went on talking to each other while Bindiya was not interested to be the part of their discussion. While leaving Mohit said to Bindiya “Bye Ma’am, hope to meet you soon”. When Mohit left Bindiya asked angrily to Rahul, “Why he called me ma’am, why you didn’t tell him truth about me”, Rahul cooled down the atmosphere by replying “It was just a gesture of paying you respect since you are not like other girls, there is nothing wrong in that, so pls cool down….Ma’am”, followed by smirk. Bindiya could just only smile in appreciation on this mischief of Rahul and soon relaxed down. Then they started exploring the mall, Bindiya was particularly amazed on seeing such a mighty mall, this was entirely a new experience for her. It was some thing which she heard in stories or saw on TV. She was trying to enjoy each and every moment. While browsing through the shops she was attracted by one shop that was having the collection of designer suits. Rahul quickly understood her eyes, told her to go inside and have a close look. She went inside and while looking those designer suits she said to herself “God knows when I will be able to purchase one of them”. “Well your friend gets enough pocket money that he can afford to buy you a one” suddenly these words fell into her ears and shockingly when she looked back, it was none other than Rahul. “What…What you said” she asked as if some has caught her red handed. “Well nothing I just said that If you like any of them then I can purchase it for you, just a small gift nothing more”, he replied with puzzled look. She then got relieved that it was just a statement made by Rahul and he is not a mind reader. She calmly denied the offer and when Rahul enquired she said she would like to purchase on her own and begged Rahul to not misunderstand her. Where ever they were going people were curiously looking at the odd pair, but Rahul was feeling proud and tried to walk as close as possible to Bindiya. While doing window shopping they went inside a sports showroom, Rahul asked salesman there to show some gloves for bike riding. Rahul actually wanted to purchase gloves for Bindiya as winters were nearing and they will help her in driving efficiently. Sales immediately brought some gloves for him, while looking at them he asked curiously “do you have something special for girls and I am not sure if size matters as I want to purchase them for her” pointing towards Bindiya. Sales curiously asked “Do you want them for driving Activa / Scooty?” on hearing this Rahul got furious and angrily said “how does it matter man, she drives Pulsar any thing else you want to know?” Salesman thought it as a joke tried explaining something which made Rahul more furious, he almost shouted “Don’t you understand simple English, she drives Pulsar, come on tell me how should I explain it you”. Salesman gave weird look and preferred to keep quite and mind his business; he then showed some gloves and Rahul selected one of them of her. After making payment when they came out Bindiya asked “Why did you shouted like that, there was no need to loose your temper there”, Rahul who was still tensed replied back “Look Bindiya, this is some thing which I dislike, when I told him once then who is to doubt your capabilities, and mind it if some one will behave like this then he is bound get this treatment”. Bindiya smiled back in appreciation and relived the atmosphere. They then proceeded to a restaurant for eating something. While they were waiting for their food Rahul said slowly “Well ma’am if you remember time has come for you to tell your past”, Bindiya tried ignoring that question but Rahul was unfazed and determined to know. She then said “Ok, if you insist I will tell each and every thing about my past, but it is a long story and you may get bored, do you really have patience to listen?”, she checked before starting any thing. “Yes I can listen you till eternity”, came the reply from determined Rahul. Bindiya then proceeded to share her past with Rahul”
Abhi,once again you have proved that you are a master story teller. Excellent screenplay, cute feelings & overall wonderful execution. You definitely have a long way to go. Keep rocking
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