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 Lemme give you a surprise! An epilogue as demanded by many!! Hope all of you like it!!

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The glimmering lights flashed upon the stage set up. The royal blue curtains and silver decors adding to its charm and beauty. All the lights focused on the big grand ceremony of The Gold Awards. Audience cheering aloud for their favorites, waiting impatiently for superstars to enter the stage were all usual scenes. The beautiful anchor announced the next performance. That only name... the latest sensation among youth.. the proud owner of an absolutely enthralling voice...

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Please put your hands together for the star among the youth.. The charismatic.. the extraordinary.. she who owns millions of hearts! None other than.. The Sensational...

AVNI KHANNAAA!!!!"

Claps thundered with howls and cheers for she had such an amazing fan following. Avni Khanna.. The woman of dreams! The girl who pursued her dreams despite all odds. The woman who fought with love, life and death to achieve this position. She.. An inspiration for millions of young talents to never stop travelling towards your passion. She.. who opened up about her bitter past in front of her fans making them realize that there are people around the world who go through worse situations than them. She who made them believe that "Where there is a will.. there is a way". The woman who proved yet again that "Nothing.. I repeat Nothing can stop a Woman if she determines to be determined!" 

She proudly walked along the stage with a breath taking smile and unmatched swag. Confidence oozing out of her soul.. she was not the same Avni who was vulnerable and broken years ago. She wore an off shoulder wine red gown perfectly fitting her curves. Her wavy curls flowing along her waistline with a mike steadily held in her hands. She flashed her that ever so famous smile and began with her voice..

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Kacchi doriyon, doriyon, doriyon se
Mainu tu baandh le
Pakki yaariyon, yaariyon, yaariyon mein
Honde na faasley
Eh naraazgi kaagzi saari teri
Mere sohneya sunn le meri

Dil diyan gallan
Karaange naal naal beh ke
Akh naale akh nu milaa ke

Dil diyan gallan haaye
Karaange roz roz beh ke
Sacchiyan mohabbataan nibha ke

Sataaye mainu kyun
Dikhaaye mainu kyun
Aiven jhuthi mutthi russ ke rusaake
Dil diyan gallan haaye
Karaange naal naal beh ke
Akh naale akh nu mila ke

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Her voice reflected her inner happiness and the crowd cheered along. She had created a magical atmosphere with her soothing voice and soul melting delivery of that unplugged version. As soon as she stopped singing, "Once more! Once more!" echoed in the auditorium making her chuckle with joy. She noticed the entire Khanna family and her Neela Ma having proud tears in their eyes. She signaled them not to cry and smile. They gave her a thumbs up and blew away flying kisses to her. She laughed at their antics thanking god to give her such an amazing family. But, her eyes searched for some other person. Before she could wander her gaze more, the anchor approached her and greeted her warmly.

Anchor: Hi Avni!

Avni: Hi Karan! 

Anchor: Congrats for such a huge fan following including me! Ghosh ! You have such an amazing voice.

Avni: Thank you so much!

Anchor: Waise.. We have brought a special fan of yours. 

Avni: Special fan?

Anchor: Yea! The fan has learned your this hit song and wants to sing it to you. Will you listen?

Avni: Why not! Please! I can't wait!

Just then a cute laugh was heard and an adorable baby voice started singing in his melodious voice. A little 2 year old boy ran with his wobbly steps on the stage enjoying in his own world. "Dil diya gallaaa" was the only thing people could make out from what he was singing. He could not even pronounce words. He was too small for that. Avni's eyes welled up watching her son singing for her. Her Son- Her Love- Her Nishaan. The huge crowd took pictures of the cutest scene of the century. 

Nishan ran towards his mother mumbling nothings, stumbling here and there reaching out to her. Avni swept him off his little feet in one go and swirled him making him giggle and laugh out his childish laugh loudly. She held him close to her chest placing a peck on his balloon sized cheeks. The anchor welcomed the guest of honor to present the awards of "Best Female Playback Singer-Debut" to Avni Khanna. 

Avni was still lost in her son while the name of the guest was announced and the crowd roared with thundering claps. Avni turned back to witness the very same hazel brown orbs with which she was fallen in love till eternity. She madly longed for him. She was searching for those eyes everywhere in the crowd and near to her green room. And there he was , presenting her very first award to her. Her man never failed to surprise her. 

Anchor: Please welcome the bravest police officer acknowledged in the city of Mumbai, Mr.Neil Khanna to present this glorious award to Mrs.Avni Khanna or more precisely, Mrs.Avni Neil Khanna! Wohooo!! What a moment people!

Neil smiled his that killer smile at his joyous wife and handed over the momentum to her.

Neil: Congrats Mrs.Khanna!

Avni accepted the gift and looked at him with tears. He came forward and encircled his hands around her waistline instantly sending chills down her body. Even after years of marriage, his one touch and she melts in front of him. He nuzzled at Nishaan's pink cute nose, slightly irritating him thus shifting his focus to the man in front of him- his dad- his hero. Nishaan's cute astonished face broke into a smile and he jumped from Avni's hands to Neil's.

Nishaan: Papa..

Neil: Yes Nishu.. Papa! Surprised? Papa's Nishu is surprised? Look at Mumma.. She is also surprised! hai na? hai na?

Saying which he tickled Nishaan while he laughed uncontrollably. 

Anchor: Avni.. Some words for your fans..

Avni(took the mike): Thankyou! Thanks a lot for everything! I 'm really speechless at this moment. This would be cherished. Accepting my very first award from the hands of the very sole reason behind my success.. That means everything for me! Thankyou Gold Awards for making this moment so special and memorable for me. Thankyou!! I thank god, my very crazy family out there, my friends, my this little goofy ball of happiness and above all (turning around to Neil), Thank You Neil! You're the best!

The auditorium was engulfed with proud cheers and applause.

Anchor: Sir. Would you like to say something? How do you feel right now?

Neil(taking the mike): I feel at the top of the world. I have no words to express my happiness right now.. 

Anchor: Some words for her?

Neil(turning towards her): Can I get an Autograph Wifey???

Avni hugged him tight forgetting the surroundings they were in, cuddling herself and Nishaan close to Neil's chest. The short whispers of "I Love You" didn't go unnoticed by people making them believe in fairy tales. 

Yes! Love-- It does EXIST!