Chaahat Episode 4
By: Rhituparna Chakraborty
Tags: Drama, Fiction, Series, Stories

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A sequel to ‘Dosh’

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For those who have not read ‘Dosh’, here are the links:

Link for previous chapter/chapters: #doshepisode1 , #DoshEpisode1, #DoshEpisode2, #DoshEpisode2, #DoshEpisode3, #doshepisode3, #DoshEpisode4, #doshepisode4, #DoshEpisode5, #doshepisode5, #DoshEpisode6, #doshepisode6, #DoshEpisode7, #doshepisode7, #DoshEpisode8, #doshepisode8, #DoshEpisodeBonus, #doshepisodebonus, #DoshEpisode9, #doshepisodebonus9, #DoshEpisode9, #DoshEpisode10

Link for previous chapter/chapters of ‘Chaahat’: #ChaahatEpisode1, #chaahatepisode1, #ChaahatEpisode2, #chaahatepisode2, #ChaahatEpisode3, #chaahatepisode3

#Author: #RhituparnaChakraborty

#Disclaimer: This is an original work of fiction with no relation to any person/organism living or dead. Every episode, every character is a work of imagination. Any resemblance to any person, organism, place or character is purely coincidental. There is no intention to hurt or rebuke anyone through this work. This story/episode cannot be copied, published or reproduced without the permission of the author RhituparnaChakraborty.

Characters:

Hiren Kothari, Lata Kothari (Hiren Kothari passed away. Lata Kothari (Passed away) Sumedh Kothari (55 years old), Sumitra Kothari(53 years old)(Eldest son and daughter in law of Hiren and Lata) Anurag(30), Aavish (27), Aanya(24) ( Children of Sumedh and Sumitra) Subhash Kothari(52) and Naina Kothari(50) (Second son and daughter in law of Hiren and Lata) Saanya(22) and Sanmit(25) (Subhash and Naina’s children) Sumit Kothari(49) and Tripti Kothari(46) ( 3rd son and daughter in law of Hiren and Lata) Vedant(20), Vishaka(17) and Varun(14) ( Sumit and Tripti’s children) Som Kothari(46) and Urmi Kothari(40) (Youngest son and daughter in law of Lata and Hiren) Dviti(15) (Som and Urmi’s only child) Kashish (21) (Gardener Sanjay’s daughter. Sanjay and his wife are no more in this world. Kashish is an orphan) Kaamini (50) (Distant aunt of Kashish who lives with Kashish in the outhouse of Kothari Mansion) Rajesh Verma (54) (Business Partner and friend of Sumedh Kothari) Tanaya Verma (27) (Rajesh Verma’s daughter) Chaitanya Guruji (Passed away)(He was the family’s Guruji) Lakshya Guruji (53)(Chaitanya Guruji’s son who is now the family’s Guruji). Mushtaque Khan: Cop and Anurag’s friend. Saanchi: Mushtaque’s wife Mehek: Mushtaque’s daughter Abhay: Mushtaque’s team member Sofia: Mushtaque’s team member Latika: Househelp Sara Khanna: Employee at Kothari Industries/Enterprise Nihaar Jagtap: Employee at Kothari Industries/Enterprise Akshit Puri: Friend of Kashish/Classmate Nishi Sharma: Friend of Kashish/Classmate Santosh: Househelp at Kotharis

Kashish froze. Who was this person? Why such a weird message? Kashish called the number back, but no answer. She waited for Anurag to come home. Is he not coming home tonight too? What was happening? Kashish tossed and turned on her bed when the door bell rang. She got off the bed, rushed to the door. She looked from the peephole. It was Anurag. She breathed a sigh of relief and opened the door. Seeing Kashish, Anurag said, ‘Why haven’t you slept as yet? Someone else could have opened the door. I had told Santosh. He would have come. Kashish said softly, ‘I was awake anyway. Had to finish my assignments. Why don’t you freshen up quickly, I will heat up the food.’ Anurag said, ‘Yes, I am famished. I will be back in a jiffy.’ Saying that he brushed Kashish’s head and went to his room.

Kashish went to the kitchen and started heating up the food. However she could not take the text message out of her head. Should she tell Anurag about it? What if this was just a prank message? Or, what if the person who sent this message was someone dangerous? What if he/she harms Anurag? What if he/she puts Anurag in trouble? ‘No no, I cant tell Anurag Sir anything till I know the truth’, thought Kashish. Just then Anurag came to the kitchen. Kashish had tied her hair into a bun. She was wearing a loose salwar suit with the scarf across her shoulder tied neatly along her waist. Her delicate fair neck glistened because of the kitchen light reflecting on her skin. Her slender waist made her look like those pretty mannequins. Anurag kept on looking at her. In this hectic life, Kashish brought smile to his life. Kashish was unaware that Anurag was watching her. As she cut some slices of cucumber, the clip in her bun fell. Her hands were occupied and she found it uneasy to work with her hair untied. She tried to shake her head a bit so those long strands of hair don’t touch her neck. It was irritating. Anurag smiled seeing that. He went near her, picked up the clip, gently held those silky strands of hair, brought them together and in whatever way he could, tied them into a bun. A flash of pink tint radiated on Kashish’s face. After tying her hair, Anurag touched Kashish’s shoulders with both his hands and said, ‘Okay now? I know the bun is not neat but you look good anyway.’ Kashish smiled and shyly moved away from Anurag, got the food vessels and took them to the dining table. Anurag carried the plates and spoons. While Anurag sat comfortably pulling a chair at the dining table, Kashish served the food. Anurag asked Kashish, ‘Did you eat?’ Kashish replied, ‘Yes. I was very hungry.’ Anurag knew Kashish was not lying. Anurag had always told Kashish not to wait for him. Kashish knew if she did not listen to him, he will be upset.

Kashish’s mind was still racing. She was thinking of the text message. Anurag sensed something was wrong. While eating, he asked Kashish, ‘You look worried Kashish. All okay?’ Kashish said, ‘Y…yes Sir.’ Anurag looked at Kashish and said, ‘When will you stop calling me Sir?’ Kashish giggled. Anurag continued, ‘So once we are married, during our wedding night, you are going to call me Sir?’ Kashish turned pink. She hesitated and asked, ‘One more chapati?’ Anurag continued, ‘Don’t change the topic. I am asking you something.’ Before Kashish could say something, Anurag’s phone rang. It was from Sara. Anurag nonchalantly received the call and said, ‘Yes Sara!’ Kashish presumed it was an office call and hence she got busy in finishing the rest of the chores. Conversation between Anurag and Sara:

Sara: Just wanted to check if you reached home safe.

Anurag(indifferently): Oh yes. I reached home some time back.

Sara(in a sleepy tone): I was just concerned. So, thought of asking.

Anurag (Casually): Thanks Sara! Good night!

Sara (concerned): Actually….. I need to talk to you.

Anurag: Sure!

Sara: I…..I am very worried about my daughter. I want her to be with me but….

Anurag: But what?

Sara: But my parents will not let me. They don’t trust me. But….

Anurag: But?

Sara: But if someone like you, mature and understanding, talk to them, they will understand for sure.

Anurag: But why will they listen to me?

Sara: Because you are my employer. You can talk to them about my financial stability.

As Anurag was about to say something, Kashish smiled and said, ‘Good night’ to Anurag and went to her room. Kashish did not like eavesdropping or interrupting others when they were talking. She had always been someone who believed in trusting others and giving them space. And when it comes to Anurag, she trusted him as much as she trusted her parents and her Lata grandma.

Kashish went to her room. Although the thoughts of the text message still troubled her, since Anurag was home safe, she did not worry much. Kashish went to her room and sitting on her bed, started working on the rest of the assignments. While doing so, after sometime, sleep engulfed her eyes and she fell asleep right on the pile of her books. After 15 minutes Anurag came to her room and knocked on her door. Kashish never locked the door of her room. Anurag did not get any response so he quietly went inside. He saw Kashish sleeping on the pile of books. He smiled to himself, lifted Kashish’s head gently and put it on the pillow. He then took all the books on the bed and arranged them on the table. He then went to Kashish, put the blanket on her body, patted her forehead, switched off the lights and went to his room.

At around 5:30 a.m. Kashish woke up with a start. Her phone buzzed. It was a message. She checked. It was from that unknown number. The message said, ‘You don’t seem to listen, do you? Why is Anurag always with you? Why does he have to care for you so much? Well, if you do not make Anurag hate you, I will put an end to his reputation. Wait for something grand during lunch time. And if you tell Anurag anything about it, Anurag is dead meat.’ A chill went down Kashish’s spine. Who was this person? And why does that person want her to make Anurag hate her? And what evidence does the person have to ruin Anurag’s reputation? And how does the person know about Anurag being so close to her?’ Kashish felt dizzy. She did not know what to do. All she wanted was Anurag to be safe. Yes she loved Anurag. She could do anything for him. Even lay her life for him. If making Anurag hate her means Anurag’s safety, she would do it. But, what if the unknown person sending messages mean nothing. What if it was only a horseplay? What then? Kashish went to the washroom, freshened up, stood under the shower for 15 minutes lost in thoughts. She then got ready and went to the kitchen to make breakfast. She told herself, ‘From today, I will try to distance myself from Anurag Sir. Before he gets ready I will rush to college. Someone is observing me and Anurag Sir. No no, I cannot put Anurag Sir’s life at risk.’

Kashish quickly made breakfast and told Latika and Santosh to serve. Before Anurag came for breakfast, Kashish left for college. Not seeing Kashish at the dining table, Anurag asked Latika, ‘Where is Kashish?’ Naina smirked and said, ‘Maybe she died.’ Subhash shouted at Naina and said, ‘Stop it!’ Latika replied, ‘Kashish said she had some early morning classes hence she had to leave early.’ Naina interrupted and said, ‘Early morning classes all of a sudden? Strange! Ha ha ha ha. Must have found some boyfriend of her age. After all who would want to be with someone 9 to 10 years elder. Cunning girl!’ Anurag knew there was no point telling Naina anything. Anurag assumed Kashish actually may have extra classes. He quietly had his breakfast and went to work. On the way he tried calling Kashish but Kashish did not receive the call. ‘Maybe she is in some class’, thought Anurag.

As Anurag reached office, Nihaar was engrossed in some work while Sara was busy working on a presentation for the clients. The moment she saw Anurag, Sara beamed. She walked up to him and said, ‘Good morning Anurag!’ Anurag replied casually, ‘Good Morning Sara.’ Sara then said, ‘Umm…. Anurag…. what did you decide about our conversation last night?’ Anurag had almost forgotten about it. He hesitated and said, ‘Let me think about it.’ Sara pleaded, ‘Anurag, you are my last hope. Please…..’

Kashish was unable to focus on her classes. She could not forget the message. During lunch break, she checked her phone. There were no messages. After lunch, as she was about to go back to her classes, her phone beeped. There were some pictures and a video. Kashish rushed to a secluded corner in college to look at the pics. Kashish gasped. Her heart sank. There were nude pictures of Anurag and a lady along with a video……………

To be continued………………………………..