Tu hai to dil dhadakta hai .. 💗

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As they sat together on the charpoy, Vikram and Kanak's attention was drawn to a group of local Banzara singers who had begun to perform in the corner of the dhaba. The singers' soulful voices filled the air as they sang a haunting melody.

"Tu mane ya na mane dildara...Tu mane ya na mane Dildara Asaan ne tennu Rab manya

Das hor keda Rab da dawara Asaan ne tennu Rab manya

Apne tan ki khaak utaari Tab ye ishq ki manzil paayi Meri saanson ka bole iktaara Asaan ne tennu Rab manya.

Vikram and Kanak's eyes met, and they both felt a pang of emotion.

Tujh bin jeena bhi kya jeena Teri chaukhat mera madeena Kahin aur na sajda gawara Asaan ne tennu Rab manya

The song seemed to capture the essence of their own complicated relationship, with all its ups and downs, its moments of tenderness and its times of turmoil.

Haste haste har gham sehna Raazi teri raza mei rehna Tune mujhe sikhaya hai yaara Asaan ne tennu Rab manya " the singers crooned, their voices weaving a spell of longing and love.

As they listened to the song, Vikram felt his heart reach out to Kanak, and he knew that he still had strong feelings for her. Kanak, too, felt a flutter in her chest, and she couldn't help but wonder if she still had feelings for him..._

The food arrived, and Vikram and Kanak ate quietly, the only sound being the clinking of utensils against plates. The Banzara singers continued to perform in the background, their soulful voices adding a poignant touch to the meal.

Vikram and Kanak didn't speak much, but the silence between them was no longer uncomfortable. Instead, it felt like a comfortable silence, one that spoke of a deep understanding between them.

As they ate, Vikram couldn't help but steal glances at Kanak. She looked beautiful in the maroon saree, her eyes sparkling in the dim light of the dhaba. He felt a pang of love for her, and he knew that he still had strong feelings for her.

Kanak, too, felt a sense of comfort in Vikram's presence. She had been hurt by him in the past, but in this moment, she felt like she could trust him. She glanced up at him, and their eyes met, the connection between them palpable._.

After they finished eating, Vikram stood up and gestured for Kanak to follow him

. "Let's get some rest," he said softly. "We can't travel in this rain. We'll leave when it stops."

Kanak nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She was tired and needed to rest.

Vikram led her back to the room, and then he stepped back, his eyes gentle. "Sleep in the room, Kanak. I'll be outside in the charpoy. We'll leave when the rain stops."

Kanak nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Vikram. He was being kind and considerate, and she appreciated it.

"Thank you, Vikram," she said softly, her eyes meeting his.

Vikram smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Get some rest, Kanak. We'll leave in the morning...

With that, he turned and walked away, leaving Kanak to settle into the room for the night._.

As Vikram lay on the charpoy outside the room, he couldn't help but listen to the Banzara singers, who were still performing in the dhaba. The soulful melody of the song "Dil De Diya Hai Jaan Tumhe Denge" filled the air, and Vikram felt a lump form in his throat. ....

Dil de diya hai, jaan tumhe denge Ho, dil de diya hai, jaan tumhe denge Daga nahin karenge sanam

Ho, rab di kasam yaara rab di kasam ( (Rukh zindagi ne mod liya kaisa Humne socha nahin tha kabhi aisa) -

Aata nahin yakeen kya se kya ho gaya Kis tarha main tumse bevafa ho gaya Insaaf kar do, mujhe maaf kar do Itna hi kar do karam

Dil de diya hai, jaan tumhe denge Daga nahin karenge sanam

(Aawaargi mein ban gaya deewaana Maine kyoon saadgi ko nahin jaana) Chaahat yahi hai ke is kadar pyaar doon Kadmon mein tere main do jahaan waar doon Chain mera le lo, khushi meri le lo De do mujhe de do saare gham.

As he listened to the lyrics, he couldn't help but think of Kanak and the sacrifices he gonna made for his loveto leaVe her..

Dil de diya hai, jaan tumhe denge Daga nahin karenge sanam .

Ro roke aansuon ke daag dhool jaayenge In mein vafa ke rang aaj ghul jaayenge Paas tum rahogi, bhool ab na hogi Karoonga na tum pe sitam Dil de diya hai, jaan tumhe denge Daga nahin karenge sanam Ho, rab di kasam yaara rab di kasam

He thought about the pain he had endured, the heartache he had suffered, and the love he had lost.

A single tear rolled down Vikram's cheek as he lay there, the music evoking a deep sense of longing and nostalgia within him. He felt the weight of his emotions, the burden of his love for Kanak, and the pain of their complicated past.

The music seemed to capture the essence of his feelings, and Vikram felt his heart overflow with emotion. He lay there, lost in thought, teats left his eyes as the Banzara singers continued to weave their musical magic. .... ...

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There behind his charpoi Kanak was standing to see his tear striken face ....

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