Intense lOve
"Sweet Memories I Remember"
After a while they separated from each other. Riya lovingly wiped the tears from her face. Bibi hold her hand and move towards bed they both sat down on bed. Bibi opened the album and showed Riya her parents' picture than her and Rizwan pictures those were just photos for others but for her life most beautiful moments that she had captured so that they can be cherished for ever.
She told her many things about her life it was when Riya asked her about woods she replied "Mujhe arts and crafts ki bhut achi practice hai Riya ye woods hum yahan isiliye laate hain ke mein inse different decoration boxes prepare karti hoon like jewelry box or mystery boxes and phir wo yahan se city market bhejti hoon jahan wo sell kiye jaate hain jo profit hota hai wo Rizwan ke banaye Orphanage mein jaata hai..."
Riya heard all that with full concentration and was pleasant when she came to know about Orphanage But again she asked "Fatima bi agar sara amount Orphanage mein jaata hai so what you do for running this house??"
Bibi replied "Rizwan ke cantonment ke han se humesha monthly pay aati rehti hai Riya kyun ke wo abhi missing list mein hai to isiliye meri responsibility wo carry karte hain"
Riya suddenly felt her face turning sad again she really felt so much Pity on the lady eight months had passed and she even don't know was her husband alive or not but still she is firmly hopeful he will return she cupped her hand "Fatima Bi eight months tumne kese guzare unke begair kisi ke juda hone ka dard mein samajh sakti hoon apno se doori bhut dukh deti hai.."
Bibi sighed then got up from bed she spoke "Han Riya bhut mushkil hota hai par Rizwan never left me alone he was with me sharing my Solitude..." While speaking she opened the cupboard and took out a book and a pamphlet.
She handed Pamphlet to Riya. It was advertising pamphlet of Major Rizwan's Orphanage named "Aashiyana". Bibi spoke "Jaanti ho Riya is Orphanage ka goal kiya hai..."
She nodded in negative Bibi pointed to the specific lines in pamphlet where some Verses were mentioned
"Kon kehta hai maut aaye to mar jaon ga
Mein to Dariya hoon, Samandar mein Utar jaon ga..."
Riya read those verses and saw Bibi she read her eyes and replied "Rizwan humesha ye verses kehte hain unho ne jab ye Orphanage banwaya tabhi faisla karliya ke yahan rehne wale har bache ko Patriotism ka lesson parhaya jaye ga wo bara hoke kuch bhi bane Doctor, engineer par patriotic ho "Love for Country, No Compromise" She smiled while sharing that a sweet smile that form on your face when you remember your beloved.
She sat down near Riya and spoke "Tumne poocha na mene ye eight months kese pass kiye" while saying that she showed her a book "Isne mera bhut saath diya" Riya saw the book and asked "Ye book" Bibi nodded and replied "Ye sirf Book nahi hai Riya ye Rizwan ki personal diary hai mene usne kaha tha mein unhe bhut miss karti hoon unho ne mujhe ye book as a gift bheja just one day before he went missing. Isme unho ne apni life ka har moment likha hai Riya mera unki life me aane se pehle or aane ke bad ki har baat ye Original to nahi hai han unki Diary ki photocopy zaroor hai jise unho ne bind karwa ke mere paas bhej diya isi ne mera bhut saath diya..." She lovingly touched his Diary.
Riya was mesmerized by such beautiful heavenly made couple they were perfect fit for each other sharing pain and happiness realizing each other responsibilities. Bibi caught Riya staring at her so spoke "Itna bhi Admire mat karo Riya..."
Riya was astonished how come she know "Tumhe kese pata ek minute kahin mind reading ki bhi practice to nahi ki na??"
Bibi chuckled at her comment and replied "Aesa hi samajh lo" Then spoke in a low gentle voice "Riya you know we all have someone around us who feel happy when we are happy you have heard a quote na to love someone deeply give us strength and to be loved give us courage tumhare aas paas bhi koyi zaroor hoga just explore it..."
She said this and saw her face surely she remembered someone she thought to give her some space "Me dinner ki preparation karti hoon..." by saying this she left the room.
Riya walked to the balcony outside the nature was showing its all beauty and beauty was soothing her pain she remembered "Beauty is truth and truth is beauty" and smiled but as nature has healing power and it symbolizes peace and love so it compelled Riya to drift back in her loving memories.
Past
Mumbai
One just one particular incident shook the hidden realization in them. It made them realize no matter how much they try the bond they share unintentionally is quite much strong. The incident passed like others but still they were under its effect the bonding they share they realize it and now the Akdu rawte was some how not hiding his concern for her the friendship was trying to overcome awkwardness.
She still remembers her last Holi she celebrated. All the team gathered to celebrate Holi and as per custom all were dressed in white. The function was going on in full swing.
Riya being Miss Hygienic Freak first time joined her friends and colleagues for Holi but still she was saved from color no one had put color on her. She deliberately stood at some distance from Arjun because she knew no one will ever dare to put color on him and by this she will also be saved. As soon as friends saw her they all rushed towards her Riya saw they are approaching and her eyes popped out for preventing them she without wasting single moment literally dragged Arjun in front of her and hid behind his broad chest.
Arjun was first shocked at such attempt then turned his head to see Riya hiding behind him like kid and then looked at the four devils that stopped in halt but were looking like Predators determine to hunt their prey.
His one hard glare was enough for them and they sadly moved back. Riya popped her head from his shoulder and watched them moving back she sighed deeply and murmured "Bach gayi". She took step back and distanced herself a bit from him when he turned towards her completely. She saw him smirking at her and raised her brow to which he replied "Itni bhi kiya jaldi hai Riya..." and by saying this he smashed his colored hand on her cheek wishing "Happy Holi".
Riya was completely shocked her mouth opened in an "O" while the four witnessing the scene screamed in joy and again rushed towards her. She turned to see them and glanced at Arjun in a minute she wiped some color from her cheek and lightly brushed her fingers against his cheek wishing "Happy Holi" and ran from there.
The day was really memorable day for her it was her First Holi which she celebrated without any hesitation. There were many other moments to be cherished and remembered the one when he actually apologized her. He didn't spoke a single "Sorry" yet he said sorry through his action.
He dropped her at her home in evening and waited for Riya to return with the case file. He got out from the car and stood outside by having support of Car. He was waiting when Mrs.D'cousta arrived there she was old lady living in Riya's neighbor hood. She saw Arjun has parked his Car at the place where her husband parks his car daily they have somehow booked this place for his car and she was really possessive about it so like typical old lady she reached to him and start scolding him.
Arjun tried to pacify her but it was of no use as she was not even listening to him. Riya came outside with file and saw Mrs.D'cousta chiding Arjun firstly she thought why?? Then she realized that he had parked car at the booked place. She immediately reached to help him
"kiya huya Aunty??" she asked in calm tone.
"Riya tum apna boy friend ko samjhao yahan car park nahi karne ka hai this place is booked..." She said in her firm stern tone.
Riya heard her patiently and then turned to him "Sahi hi to keh rahi hain ye jaga booked hai yahan gadi park nahi karni chahye thi na ainda aesi mistake mat kijiye ga..." she was scolding him just by voice but through her eyes pleading him not to get angry. In the whole panic she didn't realize Mrs.D'cousta labeled him as her "Boy Friend".
She then turned to Mrs.D'cousta and spoke "Aunty bas mene samjha diya hai aage se aesa nahi hoga.." before Aunty could say something Arjun spoke up "I'm Sorry Aunty I didn't know this place is booked or phir poora waqt car me Riya bhi mera sar khati rahi to I didn't realize I should ask someone..."
Now it was Riya's turn to taste her medicine she glared at Arjun while he shrugged. Whole twenty minutes Mrs.D'cousta lectured her "to take care of him, he is such a nice boy etc etc" she was listening all this silently and the middle passing angry glares to him on the other hand he was standing their by his arms folded across his chest enjoying Live Drama with smirk playing across his lips.
As soon as Aunt left she turned to him annoyingly and put the file no nearly hit the file with the car bonnet blew the strand of her hair from her face and turn to go. She did expect him to call her or say something but nothing happened like that she became more aggressive and after reaching inside her house banged the Door.
At night she was feeling restless. Anxiety was not letting her to sleep peacefully she picked up her phone and thought to call him then rejected call idea and texted him
"Apne aunty ke samne mera record lagwa diya mein ab apse baat hi nahi karungi..."
She kept the phone and hugged her pillow waiting for his reply when her phone beeped she opened the text
"Baat nahi karogi to kiya text karogi..."
She felt irritation and replied "Nahi wo bhi nahi karungi..."
And there came his reply "Yehi baat stamp paper par likh kar do..."
Now she was hell annoyed she switched off her phone and buried herself in her bed among blanket and pillows. Next morning everything felt light She got ready early and came out of her house she just locked the door when boy came running to her. She turned to him and he handed her a bouquet of fresh lilies. She felt really happy and kneeled down to take it then asked him "Ye kisne diye..."
The boy pointed towards the lane and she directed her eyes to see Arjun standing by the car and watching them keenly. The boy left and she headed towards the car. As she reached there he opened the car door and got inside Riya also occupied passenger seat. He turned on the engine and journey started.
No "Sorry" was there and no "Thank you" yet in Silence they shared many things and when we think about it, most stories starts the same way.
Days passed and so the bonding between them turned to be informal one. When Arjun Sir became Arjun hardly she think about it because it was just one day when he asked her to call him just "Arjun" when they are not at work, What else she wanted. Many times after Office the remained in Office and discuss the cases. Everyday he use to pick her from her home and drop her to her home it just look like routine work for him. They spend time together in which it was obvious Riya use to blabber and he use to listen.
Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein,Hamesha Yunhi Chalti Rahen
Yeh Hamari Mulakatein ,Hamesh Yunhi Chalti Rahen'
Like Every other day she was engrossed in file sitting on her desk. The file was causing headache she rubbed her temples in order to soothe her forehead a bit when she felt a hand putting coffee on her desk she looked up to see him but he didn't stop there and moved forward to his cabin. She took the Coffee and smiled at his back.
Little later he was engrossed in his work twirling his pen when she came inside with his Cutting chai she placed it on his desk and like him didn't wait but moved forward. He looked at the glass on which noteworthy paper was sticked mentioning "Thank you " along with cute smiley his lips curved into a soft smile. She turned her head a bit and caught him smiling then turned her head and smiled "He looked so cute while smiling".
Many Days were there to remember like this because she didn't wait for a big moment but use to enjoy every little moment with him. She never ever left even a single chance to be with him though it is for work purposes. She knew just one thing that he will always be there for her in times of trouble she had believe that she can count on him anytime and so she wanted to be for him so that he can count on her anytime.
She could make it but before that a drastic day arrived in ETF.
Silence was prevailing no one was daring to ask their Seniors something they knew whenever the thing or any key related to "Roshni Rawte" murder case comes forward the same atmosphere used to prevail and this time it was the serious one. "Pathan lala" had escaped from the jail and the news was like a powerful nuclear attack on ETF team. Arjun anger has no bounds and so the heated argument took place between Arjun and Rathore. Arjun left the conference room and went to his cabin while Riya was to go after him when Rathore asked her to stay here and leave him alone for sometime.
The thing hurting Riya was not that why Roshni's case came forward but the thing that at the moment he is alone. She could feel his pain three years before when his wife died he was alone suffering and now again he was alone burning in the fire on Pain and agony. One hour had passed and so Riya heart was sinking with every passing moment she walked to the other side of conference Room in her own thoughts when she passed by his cabin. The cabin possess Glass wall so she could see him but he can't because his back was facing her. She couldn't resist further and walked to the wall silently.
(Note: do hear the song www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlPKOy0Ojmo )
"Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte, Tere bin kiya wujood mera..."
She reached to the wall and put her hand on wall standing there watching his back. His body was stiffed and fists clenched she could feel he was angry she saw his head was bend down and wanted to just reach to him and hug him tightly.
"Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte, Tere bin kiya wujood mera..."
She saw his body turning soft and fists getting loose her breathe hitched in her throat. She stood there still it seems that he had sensed her presence. He slowly turned around to see Riya standing there staring at him while at his sudden turn she gasped.
"Tujhse juda gar hojayen gy, Toh khud se hi hojayen gy Juda..."
He moved forward to the glass wall not breaking the eye lock. Riya was just somehow in hypnotic effect she saw him getting closer to the wall and then saw him putting his hand just at the same place where her hand was lying on the glass wall. She saw his hand though it was a bit large than her but still looked perfect there she lifted her lashes a bit and a lone tear escaped from her eyes girl silence is her loudest cry and so it was.
"Kyun ki tum hi ho ab tum hi ho, Zindagi ab tum hi ho
"Chain bhi mera dard bhi, Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho..."
He put his other hand on the glass surface and wiped it as if wiping her tear and Riya in anticipation closed her eyes feeling the unknown touch within her, She opened her eyes and looked at him with all love she has then put her other hand on the wall just near his heart soothing the pain in his heart while he placed his hand that was wiping her tear on his heart as if capturing her hand and gaining strength.
"Tera mera Rishta hai kesa, Ik pal Door gawara nahi..."
Riya was holding her tears she moved a bit more closer to the glass wall the thing keeping just a distance between them was wall but that even couldn't stop the flow of raw emotions between them. She kept her forehead on the wall and a cold glass touched her forehead sending shivers down her spine but soon the coldness decreased as he kept his forehead on the same place.
"Tere liye har roz hain jeete, tujhko diya mera waqt sabhi..."
Many moments passed like this. It was a perfect picture but all was just vanished when she saw him steadying himself she moved back a bit while he removed his hand from wall and left the cabin. The tears that she was trying to get hold on flew down her eyes to her cheeks then to chin and fall down.
"Koi lamha mera na ho tere bina, Har saans pe naam tera..."
Her eyes were tightly shut letting tears to flow down when a cold metal touched her neck she opened her eyes to see their blur reflection in glass where he was standing at her back making her wear the locket. She bends her head down to see the locket she recognized it because he use to wear this chain. She picked her head again to see their reflection and turned around to hold his hand while he closed her eyes with his hand cupped her face and kissed her forehead lightly. She felt the touch which reached till her heart directly then he felt his hand being removed and as she opened her eyes he was no where to be seen.
"Kyun ki tum hi ho ab tum hi ho, Zindagi ab tum hi ho
"Chain bhi mera dard bhi, Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho..."
She grabbed the locket still under the effect of the beautiful moment of her life...
The next day brought the heart breaking news within it he left ETF he resigned from ETF. Riya couldn't believe her ears what she heard was true she left Office in search of him but didn't found him there was no clue of him. All the team members were sad because the changes in Arjun were being noticed by the entire team the comfort zone which he use to share with Riya all were aware of it and now he left all of sudden.
Present
Simla Seharan
The clouds thunder loudly dragging her back to Present she touched her face and felt her cheek wet she had being crying for long time. She looked up at the sky and spoke "Just once agar ap mujhse apna dard bant te I swear me aakhri saans tak apka saath deti..."
Miles away in Kerala
Munnar
The man stood near window watching the Rain "Dard se hi to tumhe bachana chahta hoon Riya bus ek baar ye sab khatam hojaye mein aaonga tumhare paas wapas ek nayi Zindagi ki shuruwat karen gey hum...Ye tumhare Arjun ka wada hai tumse..."
"Once in a lifetime someone breaks your heart & if you still feel to hold that person with every broken piece; that amazing pain is called true love"
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And now so the first Curtain revaeled "What had happened to Arjun" guyz he is alive...
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Edited by Diya121 - 12 years ago
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