CHAPTER 4:
Arjun: Sakshi. Kya main yaha reh sakte hoom? Tumhare saath? Apne patni ke saath?
Sakshi just stood there staring at him. Not knowing what to do not knowing what to say. Did Arjun say patni? Did he really mean it? Her heart filled up with joy but at the same time she was afraid. What if it's just a mere dream?
As if reading her mind Arjun gave her a small smile. He was thinking about accepting her for a few days. But today her state and her encounter with Paban and Dhawan solidified his decision.
Arjun: It's not any dream Sakshi. Sachme aya hoom. Andar nehi ane doge?
He looked at her expectantly. He was looking so cute that Sakshi had to smile. She step aside and let him in. Then she closed the door and went to him. She knew it was just a start. It will take time to except her fully as a wife. But still. At least he thinks of her as a wife. She was not sure where to let him stay. She was thinking about cleaning the guest room when Arjun spoke up again.
Arjun: Tumhara room kaha hai?
Sakshi blinked once. Surely he couldn't mean that. Can he? She questioned him idiotically.
Sakshi: Aap mere kamre mein rahoge?
Arjun grinned.
Arjun: Pati hoom tumhara. Of course tumhare kamre mein hi rahunga.
Sakshi blushed at this. It feels good. This casual relation. This sweet torture. Stealing glances. Teasing. She was loving this.
She showed him the way. He went inside casually as if his own home. He open the wardrobe and put his clothes beside hers.
Sakshi: Main rakh deti hoom. Aap chodie.
Arjun nodded and sat at the bed. She was arranging their cloths. After finished she turned and found him watching their marriage photos. Sakshi went to him and sat beside him.
Sakshi: Tum nehi the na!! Yeh photos hi meri dunya baan gye the.
Arjun looked up at her and she stared back. There was so much pain in those pretty doe like eyes that he couldn't bear more. He put the photo aside and pulled her in his arms. She came to him like a feared child wants a shelter. He put her head in his chest. His arms went around her. Sakshi's arms wounded around his waist. He patted her back as if to re assure her that he is truly here for her.
Sakshi couldn't bear more. All her worries, fear and anxiety were worning her out. After getting a safe place her mind could bear it anymore.
Arjun became afraid seeing her like this. He tightened her hold and murmured soothed word in her ears.
Almost an hour passed but there was no sign of getting calm in her poster. As if she was pouring out all her tears she kept hidden. Arjun becoming more worried. He was thinking what to do when he noticed that Sakshi is not crying anymore. In fact she was not moving at all. He gave her a gentle shook and her hold came loose. She fainted.
Arjun scoop her in arms and made her lie in the bed. He checked the local phone directory and called the doctor. After sometime the doctor came. He was a old man with white beard. Dr. Khanna. He checked her and then turned towards Arjun.
Dr. Khanna: Aap koun? Aur Sakshi beti ke ghar mein kya kar rahi hai?
Arjun: Main ACP Arjun Rawte. Sakshi ka pati.
Dr. Khanna: Ohh. Yes I knew you. But just by name. Samne kabhi nehi mile. By the way I am Dr. Ajit Khanna.
Arjun shook hand with Dr. Khanna.
Arjun: Sakshi ko kya hua hai?
Dr. Khanna: Peechle kuch dino se isspar bohot pressure ja rahai hai. Mera guess hai ki yeh apni meals bhi skip kar rahi thi. Isski body itna pressure aur handle nehi kar payi. Isslye faint ho gyi. Don't worry. Kuch der mein hosh aa jyega. I am Anand's family doctor. Sakshi beti ko main usske bachpano ke dino se jaanta hoom. Bohoti pyari aur masoom hai. Bechari bachpan mein apni parents ko kho dya aur do saal pehle isski grandparent bhi chala gya usse chodke.
Arjun nodded. He knew this.
Arjun: Usski parents ke death kaise hua?
Dr. Khanna pulled out his glass and rubbed his eyes.
Dr. Khanna: Beta main tumhe ek kahani sunata hoom. Harshad Anand ek famous businessman the. Workers unse bohoti pyar karta tha. Unki patni bohot pehle hi maar chuki thi. Unka ek hi beta tha. Likin uss bete ko bhi business mein koi interest nehi tha. Woh to ek crime journalist banna chata tha. Mr. Anand ne kabhi usske raste mein nehi aye. But Akash ne kar dikhaya. Ek famous crime journalist ban dikhya. Phir usne shadi karli. Shayla naam thi uski. Bohoti pyari bacchi thi. Woh bhi ek crime journalist thi. Saab thik thak chal raha tha. Mr. Anand ne dhere dhere apna sara business wind up kar lya. Phir Sakshi ayi. Tumhe to shayed pata hi hai ki Shimla kale dhande karne walo ko swarg hai. Akash aur Shayla ko un dhande karne walo ki bhanak lag gyi. Dono ne kuch nehi batya baas itna ki agar yeh mission pura ho gya bohot bade bade logo ki bol khul jyenge. Woh dono sach ke bohot kareb pouch gye the. Ek din wohlog kamse ghar aa rahe tabhi accident kar lya. Gadi khai mein gir gyi aur puri gadi mein aag lag gyi. Dono lash puri tarah se jaal chuke the. DNA test ke baad pata chala ki woh lashe Akash aur Shayla ke hi the. But hairani ki baat to yeh hai ki Akash bohoti accha aur careful driver tha. Usske hato koi bhi accident hona namumkin tha. Uparse waha dusri set tire ka daag bhi tha. But police ne further koi enquiry nehi chalai. Ghuskhor hai sabke sab. Yehi hai uss bacchi ki kahani. Harshad ka umar ho chuka tha. Do saal pehle iss bachi ko puri tarah se anath banake woh bhi chala gya.
Arjun was hearing this intently. Dr. Khanna stood up.
Dr. Khanna: Beta aab main chalta hoom. Bohot late ho gya hai. Tum ka dhyan rakhna.
Arjun nodded. After Dr. left Arjun checked on her once and then went to the kitchen. He took some bread and made some sandwitches. Then he poured milk in a glass. He kept food in the table and went to the terrace. It was full moon. He stared at the moon for sometime then closed his eyes.. All the memories of Roshni came to him. He remember each one of them. Took their essence. Felt the feeling for one last time. Then he released them. He came here to make a new start with Sakshi. It's time to let Roshni go. After bidding a silent goodbye he opened his eyes.
Sakshi was standing just infront of his eyes. When she opened her eyes she found herself alone. Arjun was nowhere to be seen. So, she assumed whatever she saw was just a mere dream. She smiled a sad smile. Even in dream she was in his arms. She will live the rest of her life with that single memory. She got up from her bed. She was feeling hungry. She walked carefully. She went to the kitchen and found sandwitches. She frowned. She didn't make any sandwitches. Does that mean Arjun.. She couldn't think anymore. She searched the whole house and then she noticed the door of the terrace is open. She went there and at last she saw him. He was standing there with closed eyes. She went in front of him. He was looking so peaceful. She wanted to touch him but didn't dare. Just that time he opened her eyes.
He became a little shocked to saw her there. But he knew why she is here. She was clutching the railing for support. Arjun took hold of her hand and tugged gently.
Arjun: Bohot bhook lagi hai. Maine sandwitch banya hai. Chalo milke khate hai.
Sakshi smiled let the railing go and started walking. After three steprs she was about to fall when Arjun caught her. He scooped her up in his arms and started walking. He took her in the kitchen and made her sit. After a little thinking he slowly came to her and placed a featherly kiss in her forhead.
Sakshi blushed and hide her face in his chest. This was like a dream came true. She was feeling like she could face any problem. She won't feel alone. Not anymore because she have her husband her Arjun with her.
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Edited by EashaYousufzai - 11 years ago
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