FF-Arjun-Wounds..still fresh,pg 7 last part updated

Hello everyone!

Let me begin by greeting everyone on the forum. Today is my first day here,and it is sort of strange that I write a FF on the very first day😉 But I am afraid that I may not really get this much of time in the coming days so here goes my first FF. I am not very familiar with the forum rules,and I hope I did not break any. I also apologize if my FF is similar to the ones already posted. Believe me it is purely coincidental😊.

I have written two parts of the story as of now,and may continue if people like it.
So any feedback is greatly appreciated!

I have updated part 3 and 4 and have exhausted my writing skills😳.Again looking forward to feedback!

Part 3,4-pg 3
Part 5-pg 5
Part 6-pg 7

Part 1

A haunting silence filled the ETF meeting room. Eyes squirmed in an attempt to look away and avoid staring. They were filled with myriad of emotions-surprise,disbelief,compassion,guilt and embarrassment. The silence was pierced by the long bang on the door. ACP Arjun Suryakant Rawte walked away.

The ETF members glanced at each other with discomfort,trying to come to terms with what just occurred.

The day had started as how most ETF morning does when they do not have a case to solve. A regular meeting,sorting some logistics and the boring paper work. All the members were busy doing so with the chief in command giving instructions on certain technical formalities while documentation of cases. Though everyone was busy with work, a distinct change was found in the usually tensed meeting room when there was no pressing case to delve upon. Everyone casually sipped their coffee while Arjun gulped his cutting chai, lost in thoughts. And then it happened..

Sakshi bent over the table to pass a file to Shree and her hand flipped his resting cup of cutting chai,spilling it over Arjun's right arm. In a perfectly spontaneous reaction,Arjun jumped from his chair,trying to shake off the burning chai from his hand. And before he realized his actions,he found himself to be removing the bandage and brushing it to dispel the liquid.

The scarred tattoo which he had concealed all along was now out in the open. A symbol of commitment which had been transformed into an epitome of cruelty was now before everyone to see. And the heart wrenching sight was enough to move even the skeptical,the 'I don't give a damn' chief. He found himself to be rising from his chair in a daze, staring at the now self conscious Arjun who couldn't meet his eyes. Unable to think further,Arjun just left the room.

Part 2

Sameer paced vigorously in his office,unable to fathom why he was so disturbed. Nothing of Arjun's past was hidden from him. In spite of his grudge,he always identified with Arjun's pain. So why was he so uncomfortable now. Flashes of the past whirled before his eyes. He had gone to visit Arjun at the hospital after the tragic death of Roshini. But his rage had prevented him from seeing his wounds. He had noticed the bandage on Arjun's hand from the very beginning but never considered asking him about it. After all,police officers with injuries is nothing exceptional. But today he was forced to see that the bandage did not conceal an ordinary injury. It contained a signature,a stamp of the brutal fate which did not just rip apart his hand,it mutilated his heart,his happiness,his LIFE.

And today,Sameer could not hold himself back. He walked into Arjun's office and saw him standing by the window. He could see Arjun's eyes welling up with tears and just walked up to him. Arjun blinked his grief away but did not dare look into Sameer's eyes. He knew he would not be able to contain himself further.

Sameer was unsure about how to start a conversation and acknowledged the irony of the situation. Two friends who found 24 hours not enough for their banter,were now at a loss of words to convey essential things.

Sameer- "Rawte.."

The tenderness in the tone made Arjun's head turn towards him. For a change the accusatory eyes had warmth in it. The ice was almost about to be broken when Arjun suddenly recalled their past interactions..Sameer shouting at him at Roshini's shraad, his refusal to accept Sikander's existence, his anger and disdain..Arjun's face hardened up. Sameer noticed the change and completely understood it too. Sameer closed his eyes in helplessness. How could he explain to Arjun the reason behind his actions, the complications of seeking Sikander. Arjun shrugged and began to walk away,when Sameer called from behind.

"Try to understand, Arjun.. Put yourself in my place..."

Arjun was silent for a while and then in a voice loaded with care,love,concern and grief he said-

"I would happily put myself in your place,but even in your dreams I would not want you to be in my place"

Words were scarce yet they conveyed a lot. As Sameer watch him walk away,he knew that momentarily both their masks had come off. Tomorrow,it would be back to usual business. Arjun would never leave his obstinate quest, and he was bound my duty to hold him back.

But he felt happy about the fact that though he could not lend Arjun his shoulder today, by walking up to Arjun he assured him of his constant presence alongside as Arjun walked the path of thorns.

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hey dear
welcum to d forum
hope u have a grt time here
firstly congo on ur first work
apt title
beautifully written
lov it
heart touching
amazing
best is d concern part btw sam bro for arjun bro
keep it up 👏
grt work

Firstly welcome...dear !!
The story was just amazing...!!
You built a good suspense in the starting..and revealed it aptly later on...
This was the best mistake Miss Anand could do...atleast it brought the bfs bit closer and speak something apart frm ther formal talks..though a line only...
so...awsm start pls do cont soon ...and pm me if possible...
😊

Welcome to the forum dear, and great start to the story.

Thank you all for the appreciation. It really is very encouraging😊.
I am really happy to be a part of this forum..seems a very exciting place!
I promise to update soon😃

Welcome to Arjun forum dear...
The name itself is so perfect...
This title actually gives yhe glimpse of the character. .
Awesome start...
Arjun's comment when Rathore told him to take his place was awesome. .
Loved the fact that you have actually started this story with Arjun and Rathore...
Plz continue dear...
Will wait for part 3...

Originally posted by: Sadhana_pr

Thank you all for the appreciation. It really is very encouraging😊.
I am really happy to be a part of this forum..seems a very exciting place!
I promise to update soon😃