Ik Safar Ajnabee...

I guess it will be raining soon, Trust me I would have dropped you!! .... urged Ragini as she ignited her Scooty engine at the driveway of Office, with Aarav sitting behind her...

Don't worry I have already called for Uber, I will manage... shrugged Smriti with a grin looking at Aarav who looked at her with pleading eyes...

You Sure... Ragini asked again in concern

Definately, See you tomorrow... Smriti replied with an assuring smile

Ya, See you... Aarav replied with a grin

as they drove off...

Smriti is an 25 years old, well educated girl with bronze complexion, petite physique, beautiful brown eyes, and natural light brown long hair which reaches upto her waist,

For now she was outside her office with her Colleagues cum friends....in light blue Salwar Suit and her hair tied in a loose

eventually her friend Aarav liked Ragini and had something special planned for her....

So she simply backed off from the scene and they drove off...

It was getting to get quite dark now thanks to the storm and Cloudy atmosphere in Delhi, Smriti patiently waited at the roadside when a sudden heavy downpour started ....

She quickly ran to take shelter under the roadside tree but was almost soaked through the rain...

She swiftly took her phone to check upon the cab but unfortunately she found the driver cancelled the trip....

What.. seriously how could ... she mentally cursed then thought to herself

Let it be, I am switching to uber pool...

Thankfully Her ride was before her in 5 minutes and she speedily got in it ....

The driver then speeded up to the next stop...

Settling down and comforting herself in the car, she freed her wet hair from the loose bun and went to wipe them up meanwhile noticed the driver was staring back at her through the front mirror...

She tried to ignore the glare at first but felt conscious with the stare...

She swirled her hair back and shifted her gaze to the streets.....

Switching to a uber pool was a right choice Right!! why is he staring me...was the only thought in her mind that time and coincidentally the driver switched on the Car Radio at it played the song .....

🎶🎶Ang Laga De Re...

Mohe rang la de....

Mai toh teri Joganiya tu jog laga de re....🎶🎶🎶

worsening her situation she was now much scared and balled her fist holding the side of her dress in anxiousness...

10 minutes later the Car halted outside an Restaurant and a guy stepped in the car...

He was in a well fitted blue tuxedo, his tie hanging loose upon his collar,

He was drenched too and ironically he smelt of alcohol....

Now Smriti was struck between two strange men in the middle of storm, she shifted herself more towards the door in anxiousness...

Everything is good Smriti, Don't worry... she said to herself calming her racing heart...

Is he drunk...she asked herself as saw him through the corner of her eyes...

God Please save me today...she chanted again to herself to keep herself cool...

while te driver continuously stared back....

Bhai Rasta aage hai seedhe dekh ke Chalao na...

and music bhi low karo... said the guy in a demanding tone scaring and reliving her...

The driver did as said, quickly averted his gaze now oblising him...

Smriti was in a better place now, but still refused to look back at him....

The guy was drying his hair with his Handkerchief and accidentally placed his left hand above her right hand....

She abruptly jolted her hands back, fear clearly visible in her eyes...

I am Sorry... He said in a coarse voice

Hmm....she nodded ...

Why is she that scared for...itni bhi kya baat hui hai...!! He thought to himself looking away...

Her phone ringed at the moment and she deliberately attended the call.

Ji Maa....she uttered in a low voice...

Smriti where are you... asked her Mother from the other side

On the way Maa...she responded..

You must have asked Ragini to...she was to say

I am not with her... she interveined

What... she asked in disbelief

Yes Aarav had plans today... She conveyed

So you.... Her mother asked...

I am in Uber don't worry I am almost halfway... Smriti affirmed but sensed something odd in her mother's voice...

You want to say something... She asked reading her silence

No... She disagreed

You sure!! She asked again...

The family who was to come to see you for marriage is not coming... She answered on her enjoin

And... Smriti posed

They say we are rejecting her because she is brown... Her mother answered in a sad tone...

And that's a fact.... She cheerfully added

If things are going to be at the same rate Smriti Di is never going to get married... she heard her brother mocking in the background...

Don't you ever dare to say that Ok.. Her mother scolded warning him getting heated ...

Mom he is just kidding...Relax.. Smriti calmed her...

How could they judge you on skin colour, and not upon your abilities... Her mother asserted breaking down...

Because they have a different point of view and ....

They are not you jinke liye hum always Perfect hai... Smriti remarked ....

Beta... Her Mother called up again...

I will be calling you later... Bye.. she uttered disconnecting the call as felt tear building up her eyes...

She rested her head back at the seat of the car as a drop of tear slipped down from her eyes....

The next fifteen minutes of the rides was quiet with the sound of rain and some random music in the background, suddenly the car halted with a screeching noise...

Is everything Alright... She questioned looking around

Woh Aage Traffic Jam hai...Rukna padega.... The driver briefed...

Traffic Jam here!!...Smriti mentally stated to herself in disbelief and looking around found a long chain of cars.....

The guy on her next looked much surprised too, meanwhile. She saw a a person on bike taking a u-turn from the other side so asked him...

Bhaiji aage kya...

Madam woh ik accident hua hai...

Ik victim ki Spot death ho gayi hai Police ne area seize kardiya hai time lagega... The person conveyed and left....

God Forbid.... She and the guy uttered in unison...

She looked back at him and found him biting his lips...

They had an eyelock for seconds and

much to her surprise he looked very attractive to her with flicks of hair falling down his forehead....

He too stared her back with some unreadable emotions....

Pushing her thoughts away she averted her gaze back to the window and he did the same...

It was now more than fifteen minutes and the monsoon showers changed to light drizzles....

Getting the moment the Driver went out to some small roadside inn where they served Tea and Pakoras....

Followed by the person beside..

You want something...he asked before leaving

No thanks.... She disagreed, but another second called up

Can you...!? But he was left by the time...

Letting it slip and getting the moment Smriti now relaxed at her seat and resumed drying her hair with her veil...

They were somehow air dried now but still damp making her cold...

By the time the guy returned with a small boy who got her a cup of tea...This is for you....He affirmed

For me.. she asked in disbelief

Don't worry it's good to go with... He stated with a sigh

Thanks.... She agreed without any other question, as he sat back next to her....

You don't need to mention it.... he responded

No it's not for this only.. She exclaimed

Welcome... He accepted her gratitude in a snap....

On the moment the RJ announced...

We present you song no 5.

Badi najuk hai yeh manjil By Sonu Nigam... Stay tune

🎶🎶🎶Badi najuk hai yeh manjil

Mohabbat ka Safar hai....

Badi najuk hai yeh manjil

Mohabbat ka Safar hai....

Dhadak aahista se ae dil

Mohabbat ka Safar hai🎶🎶🎶

and melodious song by Sonu Nigam played on...

filling the moment with unspecified romantic emotions....

Everything Alright... The guy asked as she got immersed in her thoughts...

Yes all good.. she replied with a small smile...

Smriti mentally questioned her prejudiceness for the guy who turned out to be completely opposite of what she thought of him....

But one thing was for sure he seemed to have a rough day...she couldn't help but thought of having a conversation with him but will that be a right thing to do...or how should she start it was the question running inside her brain Should I ask him his name...

No that would be too informal....

Let me ask what he does for living...

Apne Introduction mein naam toh bata hi denge woh.....she concluded alas before tit to him and asked

What do you do for living!? ...I mean where....she stopped mid-sentence

Excuse me... The guy asked with a raised brow..

I am Sorry... She turned away in embarressment...

Kal kya Muyassar

Mai aaj barbaad hu...

Khumaar ka naam hai,

Mai nashe mein abaad hu... He quoted looking away then turned back to her and Introduced...

I am an Entrepreneur,

You know about my achievements....

3 saal ki mehnat ke baad 5 lakh se shuru kiye hue business ko 50 Crore tak leke gaya...

Ik dost ke dhokhe ne sab barbaad kardiya, you know aaj mai apni girlfriend ko propose karne wala tha...

Ik 2 min ke phone call ne poori duniya badal di...

Ab meri Company Bankruptcy ki kadar pe hai.... He blurted everything after a pauseeven pause

So Aapke paas koi funds nahi !!.... She asked innocently..

Kya...He asked baffled.

I mean to say aapne kabhi Share Marketing ke baare mein kuch socha hai...have you ever thought of it.... She suggested

Suna toh hai but was never into it... He commented

Toh aap invest karlijiye ...God Bless it can bring a change.... She persuaded with a excitement

Achaa toh aap bataiye where should I invest... He asked pointing...

"Malhotra Pharmaceuticals..."... She uttered making him turn around her in amusement...

What....Madam I think you are taking me very seriously...

I know I have said mujhe stock Market ki knowledge nahi but yeh thoda jyada hai....he sighed with his left hand over his eyebrows rubbing them, giving her an astonishing look

Huh...!! She baffled

Last 5 days mein Malhotra Pharmaceuticals ke shares 70 Rs/-

per share se 15 Rs/- per share pe aa gaye hai...

Market ki awaz hai in some days price will be definately deducting Shayad Face Value ke bhi neeche jayega... He exclaimed..

Nahi... that's not happening... Beleive me nahi jayega Face Value ke neeche....

Smriti persuaded again innocently and sincerely as he read her eyes and for no reasons he believed her...

He took his phone out and called somebody...

Hello Abhay...he greeted

Yaar Reevan Tell me where are you I will come to pick you up... The guy next side panted

I am on my way to home... He informed

What... Abhay asked amazed

Listen to me, how much funds we have... Reevan demanded

Why are you asking that... Abhay asked back

Answer me Abhay... Reevan commanded

Honge kuch 20-25 lacs.... Abhay blurted

Ik kaam karo invest them all for buying shares of Malhotra Pharmaceuticals...Jitne bante hai utne saare... Reevan narrated

Are you out of your mind Reevan...do you have any idea of what are you saying... Abhay shouted back

Wait you are high right...

See I know things are being hard-on you but that doesn't mean you will opt for something stupid like this... Abhay explained

I am in ny senses Abhay...Do as I say.. Reevan added in a bossy tone...

But Reevan... Abhay tried again but Reevan inturrpted calling out

Abhay....

Fine afterall it's all your money... Abhay shrugged and disconnected the call..

Aap trust ka keh rahi thi na...Mujhe abhi khudpe bhi trust nahi hai par aap par Bharosa kiya... Reevan quoted again and shoved his phone back to his pocket....

Smriti watched him in amazement meanwhile the Driver returned and drove them away to their destinations....

One month later..:-

Good Morning Sir.... Greeted Abhay standing on the Cabin door

Shut up Abhay get in.... Reevan replied looking up at him...

What's it... He asked typing on his laptop

We got the Contract!! Congratulations... Abhay informed elated bringing a wide smile on Reevan's face...

You too buddy.... Reevan Congratulated back

You know what I am amazed....Kisne socha tha jo Company ik mahine pehle Bankrupt hone wali thi is on it's way to touch the sky.. Abhay commented with a satisfying smile...

Yeah Raaton Raat tumhe Malhotra Pharmaceuticals ke share lene ka idea kaha se aaya....

It paid us 20 times of it's value... He interrogated now for the nth time...

and Reevan smirked in response...

Achaa tumhein apni uber wali mili...he added another question...

Nahi yaar...I tried so much, har koshish karke dekh chuke hai... Reevan sighed resting back on his chair..

Achaa listen I am leaving early today, and you are going to handle Clients

at the evening meeting... Reevan dictated as tapped the send button...

What me.... Abhay baffled.

Trust yourself You can do it... Reevan winked as got off his chair

By the way where are you off to.... Abhay questioned

Yaar woh Shaadi.... Reevan divulged

What you are getting Married...Abhay asserted off guard

Nahi yaar aaj toh first meeting hai.... Reevan imparted

Kisse.... asked Abhay...

I don't know her....Aditi ko propose karne wala tha when Mom and Dad came up with the proposal I simply said she is ugly and I don't want to marry her without even seeing her once... Reevan disclosed

Now I know, One is beautiful because of it's abilities ....Mumma says jab se uska naam aaya hai humari life mein everything is falling on the right place... He added in guilt

Maybe she is the one.... finally acclaimed

You know Aditi came to see you today she wants you to forgive her she was yearning for a fresh start.... Abhay divulged

Abhay you should convey her that I have no grudges for her, she mustn't stress herself....

and jaha tak baat hai new beginnings ki...this Mohabbat is not stock market, yaha ik baar rate gir gaya so gir gaya.... Reevan imposed and went out walking in long strides...

Now they were sitting at a small furnished Hall of the Girl's house and Reevan blindly swipped his phone ignoring the stare of everyone....

He thought to himself is he here just because he wanted to take a revenge on her girlfriend Aditi or he really wants to get married now...and what about the girl he meet at the Uberpool will he ever get to see her again...

He was in his own reverie when the girl arrived with a Coffee for him he asked earlier in a tray...

She putted it on the Centre table and just in time he noticed her hand..it has the same birth mark the girl had...

He looked up to find Ragini looking down to the floor in nervousness...

He now knew Raagini was the same girl whose marriage proposal he rejected....

In no time he stood near her and without warning embraced her infront of everyone....

Kaha thi tum yaar....

Kitna dhoondha tumhe, I tried to find you so much...

Please Marry me... Reevan sighed and spoke the words to her ears, without minding the presence of everyone around, who were staring the couple blindly...

Ji sab dekh rahe hai.... Smriti affirmed shying bringing him back to present

Huh!! Reevan hummed then broke the hug ....

He scrunched his back looking at his astonished family and the next second the room was filled with the sound of grins...

One month later the duo were knotted

and abided with to each other with the Marriage Rituals...

Smriti held the position of Financial Advisor in his company....

And two years later the Couple got blessed with twins 😇💐✨💖

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Must admit..."Badi Najuk hai yeh Manjil, Mohabbat ka Safar hai" ..

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