Chapter 23

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Situation critical

The time passed quickly. Some moments before, team ETF was in that old factory side, and now, they were in a big, ac hospital, in front of the operation theatre, praying for someone's life.

All were pacing up and forth in tension. But only one person was sitting quietly, like his world has completely fallen apart.

He was ETF chief, Sameer Rathore.

Everyone's tension was rising double due to his silent avatar. They thought he will blast them for allowing Shai with them in the encounter, but to their horror, the moment he realized she was shot, he was quite, like he was in a shell.he had not spoken a single word or blasted them for all this mess. He was just…lifeless.

Commissioner sir and his wife has arrived quickly in the hospital. Puja also joined them. The crying of them was echoing in the hospital area. Riya was supporting mrs. Singh, shree and chotu was consoling Puja.

Arjun was sitting beside his once upon a time bff and now his boss, Rathore. He tried to talk to him, but the awkwardness was more than his concern.then commissioner sir came towards them.

''she will be fine, sameer.'' He said, tear stricken voice.

Rathore closed his eyes, and said ,'' tum logon ko use ane nahi dena chahiye tha.'' , indicating to Arjun and Etf team.

''ussne kab kisi ki baat mani hain, sameer? Tum to use ache tarah se jante ho na?'' Commisioner said, in a fondly voice.

''agar who nahi ati, to yeh sab…'' his voice choked.

''tum bhul rahe ho, who khud bhi to ek officer hain. Yeh kabhi bhi ho sakta tha.'' Commissioner sir replied again.

The doctor came out of the operation theatre. ''don't worry, she will be fine. We are shifting her in ICU. We will keep her for 24 hours under observation.''

Everyone sighed in half relief.

After shifting her in ICU, they all went to meet Shai one after another. Riya sat on the sofa after meeting her. Arjun also joined her.

''thank god, she is fine.'' She said, her voice was tiring.

''hmm… but its all her fault. I told her not to come.'' Arjun answered, little irritated and much relieved.

''usse rokna humare bass mein kahan?'' she chuckled,'' waise bhi, agar humare apne kisi musibat mein ho, to hosh kise rehta hain. And it was Rathore sir we are talking about.''

''I know he is her best friend, but she broke rules. She will be under disciplinary actions.'' Arjun said.

''who cares about actions and reactions when your love of life is in risk?'' she questioned, looking directly in his eyes. He was surprised by her words.

''do you think…??''

''everyone can see it.'' She said, then closed her eyes and bent her head in the headrest. It was very hard day for all of them, full of actions and emotional turmoil. She looked at peace. Arjun could'nt help but look at her. She was so relaxed. Arjun thought the first day she entered the office, their interactions. He thought her as an immature, spoilt girl. But now he can say without hesitation that he was completely wrong. She was responsible, best in her work, and very good person from heart.she is a mother too, a mother of a cute baby like Zeenia. She is just….perfect.

Arjun compared himself to her. He was not perfect, or good for that matter at all. He left his house, he could'nt save his Roshni. He never looked back or contacted to his house after leaving . he was not a good son, or good husband. He was not good friend either. He pushed his only friend after roshni's death. He never tried to patch up with sameer in all these years. And now, when he is in so much pain, he cant say even some consoling words.he has lost all happiness in his life.

He was not a good police officer too. He came back only to take revenge from Sikandar. He is a selfish person, and not at all a good human being. He thought helplessly, and looked again at Riya, who was still closing her eyes and resting her head. Suddenly her phone vibrated, breaking her peace and his chain of thoughts.

 

In the ICU

Sameer entered in the room, and tried to find his only friend in the room full of machines and wires. His eyes searched for her.

There she is, sleeping peacefully on the big white bed.

Sameer waliked towards her, stepping silently as not to break her sleep. He sat beside her bed, and hold her palm.

''dekh liya apne zid ka natiza? Kisne kahan tha    waha jane ko? Dekha kya ho gaya….'' His voice cracked, and tears started to fall from his red eyes. He touched her palm with his lips, and whispered, ''open your eyes , please. Tumhe aise dekhne ki aadat nahi hain mujhe. Come on, get up, Dammit'' 

''iss halat mein bhi dammit?'' a female voice startle him. It was her. She was awake.

Sameer wiped his tears, and tried to smile. She was conscious, eyes half open, and a faint smile on her lips.  

''ab to tumhari khair nahi. Kitna pareshan ho gaye the hum pata hain tumhe? Kisne kaha tha super woman ban kr waha jane ki? Tum crime branch ki member ho ya ETF ki? Aunty kitna ro rahi thi, aur Puja to kitna tense ho gayi thi….'' He started to blabber, half relived half anger.

''aur tum nahi tense ho gaye the?'' she asked in a weak voice.

He stopped at once, breathing in relief.'' Meri to jaan nikal gayi thi.'' He said, more like he confessed.

She chuckled, and said'' ab aur darne ki jaroorat nahi. Itni jaldi peecha chodne ka irada nahi hain mera.''

''agar chodne ki sochi bhi na, to mujhse bura koi nahi hoga. '' he said , still smiling through teary eyes.

''ab apne ansu pocho. Mard rote huye ache nahi lagte.'' She said, and took a deep breath. She then again closed her eyes and went into sleep.

Sameer sat there for more time. He kept looking at her face, and sinking into his heart that she is absolutely fine. He rubbed his index finger on her palm, then freed it from his grip. Then he left the room.

He came out of the room, and sat in a sofa. He could'nt help but blame himself from all this mess. The moment he received the call, he should have check it first . he should'nt have rushed in the place.he never thought that someone could take advantage of his personal revenge and his closest person have to pay for this. He cursed himself, and made a silent promise never to do something in a rush.

 

In the Icu, the moment Sameer left the room, Shaina opened her eyes.

They came to know about Sameer and Sulemaan's last conversation after tracing the last call record. They all knew now that Sulemaan provoked him by telling about his parent's murder.

What if they killed him…Shaina 's body shook in fear just thinking about this.she made a silent promise to herself.

''may be I cant trace Pathan lala, but I promise Sammy that I will find out the back stabber in the mission who was equally responsible for ur parents death. Just let me come out of this hospital building. And I know someone who can help me.'' She thought, smirking , thinking about the person.

 

 

ab tum log soch rahe hoge ki yeh back stabber wala kissa kya hain? to agar tumhe yaad nahi to main bata deti hoon, Sameer Rathore ke dad jis mission mein involve the uss mein kisi ne sab kuch Pathan lala ke gang mein reveal kr diya, and the result was Rathore's parents murder.

ab Shai uss backstabber ko dhundegi...with the help of whom??...sochte raho

may be it was not a good update, but suspense to reveal kr diya na?

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