Prologue
She stands on the stage, her eyes cutting through the crowd, searching for a certain someone. She can't find him amidst the crowd and heaves a sigh of exasperation. She had hoped to find him amidst the crowd. It's her fourth annual fashion show across India, and many fashion houses have collaborated with Sapphire Silhouettes, her very own venture.
After the inauguration of Sapphire Silhouettes and the instant success that she received, she decided to host fashion shows annually, and each year, she chooses a wide variety of people to work with. However, she can't thank Sandhya, her long-time friend and colleague, enough for all her help. She can't thank the person enough who gave her the inspiration to believe she could achieve anything she desired, and so here she is, addressing a crowd of over a lakh people, with every single one cheering for her.
Her heart leaps with joy, yet she is partially disappointed as she couldn't find that very person who promised to be back soon. As the anchor hands the mic to her, she begins to thank her partners, the models, and everyone who put their best foot forward to make the fashion show a success. She waves at the crowd, who happily cheer for her as she concludes the speech, and the show ends on a happy note.
She is Ruhana Bisht, a well-known fashion designer. She had once thought that her career was over until four years ago. She faced rejections until she met Sandhya and partnered with her. Life has become easier for her since then.
As she plops down on the couch in the auditorium, she feels a warm touch on her shoulder. When she looks up, she finds Sandhya beaming at her. Sandhya has been her support, always helping her when she was struggling to set up her business. Sandhya smiles warmly at Ruhana.
"Another successful show, han? And you look upset? Is everything okay?" Sandhya asks, her tone laced with concern.
"Yes, Sandhya. Everything is perfectly fine. It's just that I didn't reach my destination as of now," Ruhana replies, a hint of disappointment in her voice.
"You're still looking for him?" Sandhya asks, understanding her inner turmoil.
"Yes, he told me he'd return soon," Ruhana replies, sighing deeply.
"He's a busy man, Ruhana, par agar usne tumse vaada kiya hai, toh vo zaroor aayega," Sandhya beams at her friend.
"You're sure? I mean, na toh usne mujhse contact kiya aur na hi usne koi phone kiya. Ye sach hai ki meri zindagi mein toh vo umeed ki kiran bankar aaya tha. Sapphire Silhouettes and I owe a lot to him, Sandhya," Ruhana says, her tone laced with affection.
"Ruhana, don't get disheartened! He'll come soon. Until then, you hear this song..." Saying so, she plays a song on her phone.
As the heartfelt melody fills her ears, Ruhana can't help but smile at her friend's act. Ever since she met him, she has experienced a lot of changes in herself. Having a stranger place his trust in her had been encouraging. A single meeting with him ignited sparks in her demeanour that she thought had blown away and gone cold. She can't help but long for his presence, but he's nowhere to be seen. As her eyes fall on the only picture she has with him, she can't help but hum the titular couplet...
Piya basanti re kaahe sataye aaja
Piya basanti re kaahe sataye aaja
And she only hopes that he returns to her again.
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