A lush green semi urban town with alluring greenery, soothing sound of waterfalls marking the beauty of town, scent of flowers and soil of town was breath taking. Chirping of birds beautify the town in it's own way. What makes the town magnificent was a big round stage made of marble, it was an open stage lies near the forest area. Instead of walls 6-7 golden coloured pillars were surrounding this round stage. It was very serene place which was having its own beauty. It lies in nature lap surrounded by trees and other fascinating flora. What glorify that area was the classical dancers ( girls )  dancing there on the beats of classical songs.

One day a group of 4 boys arrived that town as they wanted to enjoy some peaceful time away from the busy city Mumbai. They all are best friends and trained  western dancers. The group involved DD, Ali, Aman and Neil.

They all visited that stage area while exploring the town. They all were amazed when they saw the beauty of that place which was not only adored by nature but also the classical dancers who were making that place more magical.

Neil eyes stuck on a girl with long hairs, big doe eyes with milky white skin. She was having a mole above her lips with her evergreen infectious smile.  Dressed in white anarkali she was about to perform in the centre of the stage with all other girls watching her performance. She was having a pair of ghungroos on her feet as she's a classical dancer.

( Music in bold )

(Flute bg music)

She took her position and start moving with the rhythms.

O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya Haye…
Udne Laga Kyon Man Baawla Re
Aaya Kahan Se Yeh Hosla Re
O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya Haye…

She was dancing as if she is lost in her own world as if no one is present there, she is moving with the beats while the sound of her ghungroos were glorifying her performance. She didn't care about anyone when she's dancing as she enjoy each and every beat with full enthusiasm and energy. Her beautiful long hairs were playing with the cold breeze blowing there, her body wasn't responding to any other sensation as she was engrossed in her serene moment. She not even noticed a pair of eyes watching her performance with a smile on his face. Neil was mesmerized by her performance as he's also a dancer so he can feel her. She was not only performing but worshiping her dance.

Anabana Tanabana Bunti Hawaa Haaye Bunti Hawa
Boondein Bhi To Aaye Nahi Baaz Yahan
Sagish Mein Shaamil Sara Jahan Hai
Har Zare Zare Ki Yeh Iltiza Hai
O Re Piya
O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya
O Re Piya

Her expressions were speaking her heart's voice. She was enjoying her moment, she didn't want her performance to end. The guys came more close to stage for getting a clear view. Some girls were drooling over them but Avni and Neil were lost in some other world, Avni was lost in her dance while Neil was lost in her.

Ni Re ,Re Re Ga
Ga Ga Ma
Ma Ma Pa
Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
Sa Re Re Sa
Ga Ga Re
Ma Ma Ga
Pa Pa Ma
Dha Dha Pa
Ni Ni Sa Sa Pa
Pa Sa Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa Ni
Re Ni Sa Sa Sa.. . . . ..

She started taking fast turns while all the boys were amazed with her perfection.

Nazrein Bolen Duniya Bole
Dil Ki Zaban Haaye Dil Ki Zubaan
Ishq Maange Ishq Chahe Koi Toofan
Chalna Aahiste Ishq Naya Hai
Pehla Yeh Vada Humne Kiya Hai
O Re Piya Haaye…
O Re Piya Haaye
O Re Piya
Piyaaaaa....
Yehhh Piya
O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya
O Re Piya Haye…
O Re Piya
O Re Piya Haye…

She was dancing while everyone was looking at her devotion. Finally she stopped and everyone was craving for more especially Neil as he found a purity in her dance.

All the girls were clapping while Ali started whistling but Neil stopped him.

Neil - Stop it dude, don't you understand that dance is her worship and she wouldn't like it. ( He says in serious tone.)

The girl saw this and smiled.

Girl - You guys......

Neil - Hi, I am Neil and they are my friends DD, Ali and Aman actually we are from Mumbai. We were exploring the town but then we saw you performing so thought of enjoying your performance as we are trained western dancers so we love to explore different types of performances.

Girl - Ohh.. ( smiles ).

Neil - Your name, only if you don't mind.

Girl - ( smiles ) Avni.

They both smile looking at each other. Avni takes off her ghungroo and touch her forehead with them as a gesture of devotion and prayer. She leaves while Neil was standing there watching her retreating figure.

DD - What's up bro ? ( smirks).

Neil - Nothing, she's an amazing dancer. I have never seen someone praying the dance the way she does.

Aman - No doubt in that.

Ali - I guess now we should leave. 

They all leave from there.

Next day

Neil wakes up at 5 am as he wants to enjoy the greenery of town at its full phase. He goes into forest and saw Avni sitting under a tree watching the sky with a smile on her face. Neil walks towards her.

Neil- Hey ... ( smiles ) .

Avni - ( smiles ) Good morning.

Neil - Well it's indeed a good morning. You here this time.

Avni - I love exploring this area when there is a silence everywhere. But you here. Where are your friends?

Neil - All are sleepy heads. I wanted to explore the greenery so I thought of coming alone here.

Avni - Ohh... you want to see waterfall ?

Neil - Yeah. I love to see that.

Avni - ( smiles ) Come with me.

They both arrive at waterfall. Neil was amazed with the view while Avni was smiling.

Avni - So like it.

Neil - I love it. Thanks for bringing me here.

Avni - Its my favourite place I get my inspiration from here.

Neil - Inspiration ?

Avni - Yeah !! She the waterfall Neil and feel it. The water droplets know how to flow, they don't need any condition for flowing, they flow and collects in that lake. In the same manner we should let ourself flow in the beats. We shouldn't think about the result, we should let ourself free from all the chains. Eventually we get a good output.

Neil smiles at her thoughts.

Neil- You know you deserve to be recognised. Why don't you accompany us to Mumbai ? I will help you in building up your career.

Avni - Its not possible for me Neil as my parents won't allow me and I never go against them.

Neil- Not even for your dreams ?

Avni - For me they went against their dreams several times. Moreover, I believe that some decisions should be kept on Destiny. ( smiles ) .

Neil- I hope that your Destiny will give you everything you want. ( smiles ).

Avni - I should leave now. Bye. Have a great day. ( smiles ).

Neil - You too. ( smiles ).

Avni was leaving while Neil calls her from behind.

Neil - Hey Avni.

Avni turns back.

Neil - We are friends right?

Avni - Don't know.. ( She laughs and leave ) .

Neil- ( confused) Hein!! What did she meant. She's literally an Ajooba.

Later that day the guys were enjoying their time but they heard some people talking about some event in the one and only  auditorium present in that area. The artist inside them asked them to go and attend that event. They went inside auditorium and sat there.

Neil - ( to a person sitting beside him ) What's going on here ? We are new here so ...

Person - Okay okay. Actually there was a choreographer Samarth in our town who used to teach classical dance to the people. Today is his birthday so his students will pay tribute to him. The idea of this function was given by Avni, the best classical  dancer in our town. Samarth always considered her as his daughter.

Neil smiles and his respect grew for Avni and her dance.

The function started ...

Avni took her position on the stage and start performing her solo classical dance. After she finished her performance. She along with other dancers showed the entire life history of their guru Samarth. After that they performed last performance and light the lamp in front of his pic.

The audience were emotional by watching their love for their guru. Even Avni was having teary eyes. Neil was also very sad.

After event Avni was sitting in the round open stage remembering all her memories with her guru. Neil comes towards her.

Neil - Event was memorable. I won't forget this event for my entire life not only because it was having the best dancers but it had the best emotions. A pure relationship of student and teacher. ( smiles ) .

Avni- I am happy that you liked our event. ( smiles ).

She took out her Tiffin from her bag and offered him.

Avni - You wanna have some.

Neil- No you will be hungry. You have it.

Avni - You can share it with me. I have no problem.

Neil - Okay if you don't have I won't mind. ( smirks ) .

Avni chuckles, they both start eating lunch while Neil was praising her food continuously.

Neil - Its sooooooooooo good... damm my taste buds want more...

Avni - So you like my cooking as well. Not bad.

Neil - You have cooked this ... wow ... you are awesome. ( smiles ) .

Neil - Now we are friends right ?

Avni - Don't know...

Neil - You always answer like this... ( pouts).

Avni- Don't know.. ( She chuckles and left).

Neil - Ms. Ajooba always confuse me ... uff !!

Days were passing and Avneil used to spend alot of time with each other. They became really close.

One day they both were sitting near waterfall after Avni's practise.

Neil - So now we are friends or more than friends ? ( smirks).

Avni - Don't know .. ( smirks ) ..

Neil- You always say like this .not fair.  Today I want to know..

Avni - How ?

Neil took her ghungroos and got up.

Neil - I won't return you, till you answer me.

Avni- Neil give me my ghungroos back.

Neil - Nope ...

He started running while she was chasing him. Suddenly Neil slips and the ghungroo fell into the lake.

Neil - ( looks towards Avni who was having teary eyes. He felt guilty ) I am sorry Avni ...I..I...

Avni - You know Neil samarth sir gave me his ghungroo when he was counting his last breath. He was having his real daughter still be gave me his priceless possession and you... ( She burst into tears )

Neil - Avni .. listen ... ( before he could speak something Avni ran from there ) ..

In night Avni was sitting in stage area. Neil came there and sat beside her.

Neil - Avni I want to talk to you and I want to inform you that I am leaving tomorrow.

Avni's eyes shot open.

Avni - What ??

Neil - Yes so please share stage with me and give me my lucky day. Please.

Avni  and Neil both were  having tears in their eyes due to this unwanted separation. Avni can't do anything regarding this and Neil knew that Avni parents are against the word love so he wanted to leave this decision on Destiny as Avni says...

Neil and Avni both come on stage and starts dancing. First the classical bears play for few minutes and Avni dances on those beats after that western music plays and Neil dances on that music. Their performances were going corresponding to each other like  some face off. Their face off continued for 15 minutes.

Sa Re Re Sa
Ga Ga Re
Ma Ma Ga
Pa Pa Ma
Dha Dha Pa
Ni Ni Sa Sa Pa
Pa Sa Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa Ni
Re Ni Sa Sa Sa.. . . . ..

Avni was taking fast turns on this beat while Neil holds her from her waist and twirls her around while holding her index finger in his hand. Then he pulls her in such a way that she collides with his chest.

Nazrein Bolen Duniya Bole
Dil Ki Zaban Haaye Dil Ki Zubaan
Ishq Maange Ishq Chahe Koi Toofan
Chalna Aahiste Ishq Naya Hai
Pehla Yeh Vada Humne Kiya Hai
O Re Piya Haaye…
O Re Piya Haaye

Suddenly the rain starts and they both were dancing very closely. He caress her face gently and tucks her wet hair strand behind her ear. They were just moving on the beats and feeling each other's presence.

O Re Piya Haaye…
O Re Piya Haaye..

He bends down and keeps her one foot on his thigh and ties ghungroo on her foot, he tied the other ghungroo on her other foot. She was overwhelmed and a tear escaped from her eyes. Though it was raining still she wasn't able to hide her tears from him.

Neil gets up and wipes her tears. He plants a soft kiss on her forehead.

Neil - Your teacher's possession is safe Avni and are tied to their most deserving place. I don't know what's the plan of our fate Avni but let's keep our relation on Destiny as you say that some decisions should be taken by Destiny. Still I will try ... ( smiles even he was having tears in his eyes )

Avni wipes his tears and hugs him.

Avni - ( while hugging ) I will miss you.

Neil - Me too .

They both were finding solace in each other's arms. Next day Neil left and Avni was left shattered.

After 2 weeks

Avni - Mom is it important. I mean I am not ready ... ( She was way much sad ) .

Her mom - Avni atleast you can meet him. If you will find him suitable match for you then say yes or else you can deny..

Avni - Okay...

Avni - ( in mind ) Neil I miss you .. I wish you were here.. ( almost in tears ).

Her mother - Avni come groom's family has arrived..

Her mom took her downstairs and she sat with the guests. She took blessings from the elders and sat there without sparing even a glance at the boy whom her parents have chose for her.

Boy's mother understood that Avni is shy natured girl so she started the conversation.

His mom - Avni, see he is my son..

Avni lifts her eyes and the person sitting in front  shocked her to the core. Her eyes became moist and a smile appeared on her face which was lost since 2 weeks. The boy winks at her..

Avni - ( in mind ) Neil ...

Neil smiles ..

Neil's mom - ( understood that what's going on ) I guess they should talk to each other for sometime.

Avni's dad - sure why not .. Avni take him to your room..

Neil - Uncle can we go out I know an awesome place we can talk there only if you permit.

Her dad - Sure son..

They both left and Neil takes her to that round stage where they met first time.

Neil- I said that I will keep on trying Avni..and see...

Avni - That means you convinced your family for marriage proposal and all ...

Neil - Of course.. what you thought that I will let go of you .. never Avni.. never.

Avni hugs him and was sobbing...

Avni - I love you Neil ..

Neil- I love you too Avni... ( He kisses her hairs )..

( Here it ends ... I hope that you guys enjoyed this and sorry I am not able to update my ff.. reason being my NSS camp after 22nd July I will be consistent in updating the ff.. )

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