The Universe Conspired For Us To Meet 136 The Same Song

After the previous incident, Virat was more careful this time. He made sure not to tell Sanvi about his feeling unless he was sure of it. "It's nothing Sanvi. I guess I need to use the washroom. You head in first."

Sanvi replied with, "Okay Virat! Come back soon." Then, she showed her party pa.s.s at the entrance and walked inside.

The party had already begun. The light towards the audience was considerably dim than the dias. Families were seated around circular candle-lit  tables. Indian food varieties were arranged by the party organisers. Since most of them were missing home, they happily dug in.

When Sanvi entered, a male singer had just then finished his singing and the entire crowd was applauding him.

The tables at the front were already occupied. So, Sanvi chose a corner table next to the window from where the dias was clearly visible. She sat down elegantly waiting for Virat to walk in.

The hosts for the evening walked onto the stage. One of the host, Nick was humming along the previous song, "I know, I'm in no comparison to MR sir's singing. But I hope all of you all enjoyed the song?"

Audience : Yes! Yes!

The other host, Dimple answered, "Of course, Nick! That was such a wonderful performance by MR sir. Everybody do love this song. Isn't it audience? Don't you all love his voice?"

Audience : Yes! Yes!

Singer MR bowed to the crowd and walked backstage while the audience applauded excitedly  for him.

Host Nick: "We'll have Mr MR sir back on stage very soon. But for now, Ladies and Gentlemen, brace yourself for the next singer coming on stage, who's going to take you into another world with her soulful singing."

Host Dimple: "Yes! That's right Nick! Especially all you women out there….who want to profess your love to your partners, this song's made for you guys. Go ahead...profess your love for your love… Please welcome on stage, Mrs AB. She'll sing the song 'x.x.x' from the movie 'yyy.'

*Applause and shrieks from the audience*

Sanvi's back straightened on hearing the host's words. She immediately remembered. 'That's Virat's favourite song. It was the same song Maya would always sing for him. That was also the song she last sang at the Inter college youth festival at C university before she went missing. She had even dedicated this song to Virat…'

'Tonight, I'll use the same song to profess my love for you before it's too late Virat… This candlelight, music, our corner table seems perfect right now…'

'But, what's taking him so long? Why isn't he here?' Sanvi kept glancing towards the entrance and frowned.

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Virat scanned his surroundings to check for Maya. But, he couldn't spot her anywhere. He decided to check inside. So, he walked towards the entrance.

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It was a very popular Hindi song being sung. The entire crowd was humming and swaying along to the soulful singing of the female singer.

Ronnie's family was seated in the first row. Jayne was holding onto Ronnie's arms while the romantic song was being sung.

Suddenly, the female singer's voice broke. She couldn't continue the song…

Awkward silence filled the crowd.

Jayne who was holding on to Ronnie's arms took the microphone from one of the hosts, Dimple, who was standing next to their table.

She began singing the song from where the female singer had stopped.

The crowd began applauding for her, including the female singer on stage. She was such a sport!

Ronnie, who very well knew his wife's talent looked at her admiringly. Jayne too looked at him for a moment. The lyrics was just perfect for the lovely couple.

On the other side, Sanvi froze as she recognised the familiar voice. She then arched her neck to check who was singing the song. But, from where she was sitting, only the stage was clearly visible, but not the ones sitting. Hence, she couldn't see who was singing.

Virat who had just then walked inside, froze on hearing his favourite song. What seemed even more familiar was the voice… No... He could never be wrong in identifying this voice… Because that was his love, Maya's voice… And it was the same song she would always sing for him….