Chapter 11

PART – XI   

he got up wiping her tears & putting that letter back in her pocket.She opened the door. It was Pooja.
"Oye tujhe kya hua hai? Tu kyun sabse apna connection kat ke yahaan baithi hai"
"Nahin woh actually…….its nothing"
"Kuch nahin to phir sabki incoming reject kar ke khud yahan silent mode pe kyun padi hai"
"Woh bas Bhaiyya………………………."
"Naina…tere Bhaiyya bhi to hamesha tera ringtone bajte hue hi dekhna chahte honge na.Unhe kya achcha lagega tera ringer off dekh ke."
"You are right Pooja" She said that with a faint smile.
"Le, baton-baaton mein tujhe main baat to batana hi bhool gayi"
"Kaun si baat"
"Yahi ki academy walon ne decide kiya hai ki ab hamein alag-alag sim card use karne ki zaroorat nahin hai aur ab hum dono pehle ki tarah ek saath is kamre mein reh sakte hain….aur dekh lena is baar hamare network mein koi problem nahin aayegi"
Naina actually felt better after hearing this.Even she was missing her chatter box……oops……chatter mobile a lot. It was good to have her back as her roommate.
"Ab chal neeche sab tera wait kar rahe hain"
"Pooja tu chal main abhi aati hoon"
"Lekin…."
"Main bas 5 minute mein aa jaaongi"
"Theek hai par sirf  5 minute….varna uske baad hum sab yahan aa kar tujhe kidnap kar ke le jaayenge"
"Uski zaroorat nahin padegi…I'll just be there"

Naina again closed the door as Pooja left. She sat down on the floor leaning against the door.She was feeling emotionally drained out. She again took out that letter & read it for one last time:

Naina,
I still remember the night when you stormed into my room. That day you challenged me that you will prove your brother innocent, come what may, and I am so glad you did it. Navin will be really proud of you today. You did what he himself failed to do.

But I remember one more thing. You also told me that just like Navin you will be the Best Cadet pass out of KMA. I hope you also remember that because its time for you to keep your word. You have a very bright future in front of you. So far, whatever you did it was for Navin and all this while not even for once you thought about yourself. But it's high time you do it. You have a very long way to go. I hope to see you soon as a brave & spirited Army Officer. Never ever loose your Faith in yourself Naina. Just believe in yourself.
It was very nice meeting you.
All the best & Take care.
With Warm Regards,
Captain Rajveer Singh Shekhawat.

'Just believe in yourself……'.He didn't finish that line. This wasn't what he used to tell her. But then so many things have changed, he himself had changed.
But this time when Naina read this she didn't cry. There was no trace of tear or sorrow on her face. Once again it showed grit determination. She was up to something. She has taken her decision.