Precap: Purvi is leaving Houston forever to go to India and Kavin has just reached Houston. He is coming home when he hears of a major fire in the apartment that he shares with Teena and Purvi. He leaves his cab and runs to ….Purviii…
Read on…
The scenery blurs by for Kavin – partly because of the speed in which he is running and mostly because his eyes are filled with tears. He reaches an interjunction and runs ahead even though the walk sign is red ! (In USA, everyone follows the walk signs strictly)…
A speeding car brakes suddenly to avoid him. Two men pull him back.
Man: watch out buddy….whats the hurry?
Kavin realizes and stands there taking a breather. His mind slowly functions and he taps his pockets, feeling his phone. He has left it in the cab! With his other luggage..he is desparate to talk to Purvi, he wants to know if she is safe, unhurt and ALIVE…..
Kavin (to a passerby): excuse me…could I please…use your phone….please…
Passerby (disbelief): What? Are you crazy?
Kavin (falling on his feet): Please sir…please…just one call…I need to know about her….my brain…my brain will explode…
Passerby: hey..you freak..leave me..i will call the cops…he pushes Kavin and runs away..
An indian man: Excuse me…are you Indian?
Kavin: Uncle..uncle please sirf ek call karna hai…Purvi…Purvi…Redland apartments..fire..
Uncle: okay okay..yeh lo phone beta…
Kavin fumbles with the phone..he cannot remember her number…
Kavin (worried): mujhe uska number…number yaad nahi aa raha….Oh God ! he trembles
Uncle: relax..beta…shaant ho jaooo…2 min ke liye saas lo….aaram se..sab theekh hoga…baitho..yeh lo paani peelo.
The man offers water to Kavin, he sips some and closes his eyes. Purvi's smiling face comes in his mind.
He dials the 10 digits slowly, hesitating to press the call button. Finally he does so and holds it close to his ear, shutting the other ear so that he could listen to her..
He cannot get through her, he tries again and again. He just cannot. His mind thinks the worst scenarios, he is angry with himself…
He takes a quick decision and giving the phone back, runs again. He can hear 2 fire engines tearing down the street, wailing loudly. At a distance he can see black fumes up in the sky..Fire in Redland apartments..
He tries to count the floors on fire – he counts 4 times – the fire has engulfed the 12th floor! Ignoring his racing heart and tiring legs, he rushes on ahead …blocked by police vehicles and a yellow barricade..
Officer: Sir…you cannot go any further..
Kavin (stammering, scared): My…my…apartment…12th floor…
Officer: are you a resident? Kavin nods his head as Yes.
Kavin: I..I..need to go..I have to go..he tries to move ahead..
Officer: sir..I am sorry you cannot..please come to this side..we are collecting information about the residents…
He leads Kavin to another side of the apartment, all the while Kavin's eyes are on the burning floors..
Main jaa rahi hoon..hamesha ke liye…
He breaks free and runs to the apartment entrance. The officer sprints behind and holds him by both his hands. Kavin struggles to break free..
Kavin (kicking, crying): Leave mee…..I have to go…I have to gOOOOOOOOO..he yells…
Another officer: Calm down mister! You can't go up…the fire is still raging..do you have any one of your own upstairs?
Kavin looks at the man blankly…..
Purvi's eyes are shut, she is vividly seeing some images.
Kavin hugging her, her father consoling her, she is on the merry go round with him, her father is playing house-house with her..
Betuuuuuuu….khaana tayyar hai…aaja….
Here is your omlette madame..just as you like it..Kavin places the plate in front of her…
Suyash is getting married with Karishma….Kavin saying – I am not in love with you..
She can hear sirens blaring in between, lots of disturbances – she opens her eyes – her eyes widen as she sees the thick black smoke…
Officer: Sir….can you hear me…Sir..do you have anyone you know upstairs in any of the apartments…
Officer: Who is upstairs? Sir…
Kavin can hear the question again and again in his ears..It rings loud and clear….
WHO IS UPSTAIRS…MAIN KAUN HOON TUMHARI….HAMARA KYA RISHTA HAI? Sirrr..Who is upstairs? KAUN HOON MAIN? KAUN HOON MAIN TUMHARI…TUMHARI….TUMHARI…
Kavin (loudly, expelling it out): MERI JAAAAAN HAI WHO…MERI JAAN….SHE IS MYYYY LIFE….
Officer: Sir…we understand…Please calm down…we are looking for people…
Teena (stunned): Kavin….Kavin ?
Kavin turns back. He sees Teena with a scared and worried look on her face..
Kavin (holding Teena arms, screaming at her): Teeenaaaaaaaa…Where is Purvi…..Kyun akela chodaa tumne usse….Main…Main….Main jaa raha hoon…Usse lene..
Teena (horrified): Kaaaavin…Are you mad? Tum nahi jaa sakte….
Kavin (hyper, hitting his head): Haan…Main paagal ho gaya hoon..Teeena…I cannot live without her…I cannot…..
Teena (confused): Kaavin..tum kya bol rahe ho?
Kavin (crying bitterly): Teeena….Teena….I LOVE HER…..I REALLY LOVE HER..mujhe who chahiye…I just realized I love her…Teena….
Teena (consoling him): Kavin….tum…kiski baat kar rahe ho?
Kavin (sobbing): Pur…Purvi….I love her….he breaks down…
Teena (hugging him): Kuch nahi hoga usse…they just broke into our apartment…Teena holds his face.. Purvi is not in there…
Kavin (question): wh..what?...she is…she is not there…kahan gayi woh?
Teena (worried): I don't know….uska phone nahi lag raha….
Kavin (scared, crying): usse kuch ho toh nahi gaya naa….Teena? he hugs her tight, bawling loudly like a kid.
Teena: Kavin..shhhh..shhhh..Joe is trying to look for her….
Kavin (trembling): agar woh ek baar dikh jaaye…main usse kabhi kahin jaane nahi doonga….I promise Teena…I just need her now…I need her…
Girl Voice (in tension, from behind): Teena…you are safe? Thank god…Teena…mera samaan…my flight…..
Teena (getting up, coming to her): Purviii…Oh My God….where were you? I was sooo worried..she hugs her tight.
Purvi: Main…park me thi..ghar par…ghar par mann nahi lag raha tha….she wipes her tears..main kaise jaoon ab? Mera saaman…mera passport..sab kuch upar hai..mera phonee….dada ko kaise bataoon..
Kavin (loudly): PurvIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiii…
He comes to her. She is shocked to see him. Her heart lifts for a second, the next moment it dies down.. seeing him in front of her – her worst fears come true! She steps back….
Kavin (holding her face,soft): Purvi…tum theekh ho..
She nods her head, looking into his eyes – the next moment..his lips are on hers – demanding, making sure she is allright, Kavin grabs her body close to his, crushing, merging them together – so that she cannot leave him and go!
Purvi is shocked, her lips cannot stand the pressure – she can feel his warm tears on her cheek – he is locking her in his arms, he is sucking her life out….
Purvi (trying to talk): Kavvggggg chhodoomffffffffffff..
Kavin is in his own world – just him and Purvi, he brings a hand upto her cheek – his fingers rub them slowly, his lips release the pressure and they are just full of love now – He is sure now, his life is back…
Purvi's heart understands – she loves him…she loves him dearly…she can never leave him and go..she doesn't want to. She lets him do what he wants !
Kavin hugs her like she means the world to him – gentle, loving, soothing hug – she places her head on his heart – she can hear his heartbeats as they slow down to a steady rhythm… he places a hand over her head and they both just stand there – eyes closed, inhaling and exhaling in tandem, contented, feeling warm and safe..
Officer: excuse me sir…we checked into your apartment – there is no one inside…but I am afraid..there is nothing left..you have lost everything..
Kavin (holding Purvi in a bear hug): No Officer…I have my everything here…I have my life with me….I am fine..
Officer (smiles): Well…I wish you good luck…
Purvi looks at him with lots of questions in her eyes. Before he can answer any of them…
Teena: I will take care of the apartment things…once you both are done..come to Joe's studio….we all can spend the night there…..Kavin…TELL HER….NOWWWWW !
Purvi: Tell me what? Her heart beats rise again….can it be? No..it can't be that….
Kavin (tears in eyes, looking into her eyes, whisper): I….I am in love with you…Purvi…I am in love…
He comes near to kiss her.. she steps back..
Purvi (tears): No..
Kavin (trying to touch her): Purvi…I..
Purvi (nodding head as No): tum..tum jhooth bol rahe ho….
Kavin (desparate): Nahi Purvi…main sach keh raha hoon…I cannot live without you…please believe me..
Purvi (angry): toh uss din kyun kaha – ki tum mujhse pyaar nahi karte….kyun kaha? Mere sawaalon ka jawaab kyun nahi diya? Kitna poocha tumse….hamara rishta kya hai? Tumne koi jawaab nahi diya…she sobs..aaj jab main jaa rahi hoon….toh tum keh rahe ho ki…
Kavin: I LOVE YOU..haan Purvi main aaj keh raha hoon..I love you…kyunki aaj maine samjhaa…tum meri kya ho? TUM MERI JAAN HO…aur apne jaan ki kadar tabhi hoti hai..jab who jaa rahi hoti hai…Marne waala apni zindagi chahta hai Purvi..aur tum wahi zindagi ho… …he comes closer to her, holds his face in his hands…he pleads with her…Main..Main jeena chahta hoon Purvi….Mujhe meri zindagi chahiye…
He looks at her – he is breathless, he needs oxygen, he needs her….
Purvi provides his much needed life saving elixir – she gently kisses him, slowly filling his heart with love, happiness and passion.
Purvi (holding his face): Agar main tumhari zindagi hoon…tum bhi toh meri saanse ho..tum mera saath kabhi chodoge toh nahi naa..I love you Kavin..Love you so much…
They both hug each other tight – their lives are back…On one hand they have lost everything they had ..on the other hand they have gained – their Lives back!
Night, Joe's studio apartment
Teena opens the door to see the lovey dovey couple in front. She hugs them both together.
Teena (tears): Guys…I am sooo happy…I can't tell you…you idiot! She punches Kavin…you finally fell in love….
Kavin (hugging her): Yes Teena…isne fasaaya mujhe…he points to Purvi…she stares at him in shock..
Teena: tumhare taraf se main isse maarti hoon Purvi….fasaaya haan! Jaanti ho aaj Kavin ko pehli baar itnaa darra hua dekha…mujhe itne saalon se jaanta hai…I am his best buddy…but he never even asked about my safety….aate hi bas Purvi! Purvi…Purvi…he was bothered just about you…
Kavin (holding Purvi): She is precious Teena..just precious…
Night
Purvi manages to inform Abhijit about the condition back here. After assuring them about her safety, she chats with Teena…
Teena: we just have one bedroom here Purvi…Joe will be fine if we both girls use it…
Purvi (holding her hand): Teena…you take the bedroom with Joe..I want to be with Kavin…
Teena (kissing her forehead): yes…you both should..Good night…
Teena retires to her bedroom. Purvi gets up and looks for Kavin. She comes out of the small cabin like house and sees him laid down on a hammock staring at the stars.
She comes near him and swings the hammock slightly. He looks up and smiles at her.
Kavin: you wanna join me?
Purvi: ispe? Aur yeh toot gaya toh?
Kavin: tum itni moti dikhti toh nahi ho..
Purvi (swinging hammock more): Kyaa kaha?
He grabs her and she falls on him. He holds her tight with one hand and with the other steadies the swinging hammock.
She looks into his eyes as they both swing and slowly come to a halt. He caresses her hairs, she kisses his hand. She places her head on his chest – he shifts her so she can rest her head on his arm and he can squeeze her close to him….they both stare at the stars above…
He takes his free hand and intertwines with hers – he turns and kisses her forehead. He smiles as she closes her eyes and softly kisses her lips.
Kavin (hugging her, whisper): How do you feel?
Purvi (looking at him): I feel nice..that you love me…that we aretogether…she looks up to him with a question mark….but….kitne din?
Kavin: Purvi…aise kyun puch rahi ho
Purvi: Kavin..main jaanti hoon..you don't believe in marriage…so..
Kavin: so?
Purvi (sighs): lets not talk about it now..aaj hi toh sab acha hua hai..
Kavin: Purvi..meri samajh me nahi aa raha hai..main kya karoon…ek taraf we are together now..doosri taraf mera naya job….
Purvi: Kavin…raat bahut ho gayi hai…aaj ka din bahut hectic tha…I think we should sleep now…kuch kaam kal p bhi chod dete hai…
Kavin (naughty): hmmm….you think 'we' should sleep?...come on lets sleep..he settles on top of her tickling her.
Purvi: hahahhaha…leave me….
Kavin (stops, looks into her eyes): Never….i never want to leave you..ever…
Later, drawing room – sofa
Kavin (pulling blanket on her, hugging): Good night, my sleeping beauty..
Purvi: sleeping beauty?
Kavin (whispering in her ears): yes…my sleeping beauty….jisse main roj subah kiss karke uthaaonga…
They both sleep with dreams of a new, beautiful – tomorrow morning…..
So...I hope you all are happy..They are together...One last chapter remains...we have to see how they live happily together...Thank you all for the great love shown to this simple story of love
Love you all...