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***Till her identity is revealed, Priyanshi will be called Priya by all, but sometimes Shonali might call her by the name Prishu.
|01| - Something New, Something Old
There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life or you are the one that will change theirs."Are you sure about this?" Priyanshi moved her eyes away from the beautiful sunrise to stare at her brother's best friend.
Shonali handed Priyanshi a steaming hot mug of coffee as she sat on the chair opposite Priyanshi's, "I am damn sure about this!" Shonali chuckled at Priyanshi's use of and an emphasis on the word 'damn' for it was some kind of catchphrase of her brother's.
They fell quiet for a few seconds before Shonali spoke up, "I understand why you want to do this. While Sam is your brother, Jun is no less than him for you. You are going there to sort the differences between them, make them come out of the past but what I am not able to understand is your need of hiding your identity."
"Shona Di are of aware of the power that Sameer bhai's position holds? And Jun's as well? Agar un dono ko pata chala ki main unki Prishu hoon toh woh mera tranfer yun.." she clicked her fingers twice, "yun chutkiyon mein karwa denge." Priyanshi sighed and placed the mug on the table.
"Aapko toh pata hai that my topmost concern right now is Jun's condition. First I need to bring him out of his depression, divert his mind and anger off Sikander's case. Phhir chahe uske liye mujhe kuch bhi kyon na karna pade. But if Sameer bhai got to know that I am his sister he won't let me get close to Jun and then I won't be able to bring them together." Priyanshi explained.
"Woh bhi hai. Akdu toh pehle se tha tumhara bhai, ab toh khadoos bhi ban gaya hai! Aurr woh dusre waala kaun sa kam hai!" Shonali rolled her eyes making Priyanshi giggle.
"Aurr batao, baaki sab kaise hain? And Samar? Shakal ka toh pata hai but don't tell me ki akal se bhi Sam jaisa hai!" Priyanshi shook her head at Shonali's statement and replied, "He's fine and fortunately only his face is identical to Sameer bhai. He's in London right now for some medical camp."
"And what about bhabhi? Is she still..." Shonali couldn't complete her sentence as she was reminded of that horrible night when Sameer had left his home.
"She's fine and still waiting." Priyanshi sighed, "Kitani ajeeb kismat hai na hum sabki, kitne uljhe hue raaste hain aurr yeh rishtey. Itna waqt beet chuka hai. Waqt badla, rishtey bhi badle bas kuch nahi bandla hai toh woh in rishton ki uljhan hai. Ek haadsa hum sabhi ko is aise mod per le aaya hai jahan har rishtey k dhaage ulajh chuke hain. Darr hai ki kahin sab theek karte karte kuch galat na ho jaye." Priyanshi exhaled deeply and leaned back on the chair.
Shonali didn't know how to comfort her so she just placed a hand atop Priyanshi's and said, "Everything will be fine."
****************For the 12th time, in past 1 hour, ETF-Chief, DCP Sameer Singh Rathore tapped the desk so hard that finally, the coffee mug that was oh-so bravely resisting the supposed fall, finally fell on the floor shattering into pieces. Shree adjusted his spectacles hurriedly, thinking what's the matter with the very Rowdy Rathore who was on verge of exploding.
Sameer Singh Rathore, popularly and respectfully known as Rathore Sir, rubbed his temples and glanced at his team members, Shree, the nerdy technical expert, Chottu, a man of well-built physique, more like a wrestler, Liza, the forensics expert, Ayesha, the encounter specialist and his one-man army, his best friend and second-in-command, Arjun. He had a very capable team and there was no need for any new member. But Commissioner Rajesh Sanghvi thought otherwise. Which is why he had appointed 2 new officers to the already perfect ETF team.
Early morning, Sameer had received 3 files regarding the officers joining the ETF, one was Arjun's who was re-joining the team after Roshini's death, the second file was of Priya Singh, joining as a research specialist and the third one was of Sakshi Anand, a crime reporter who was appointed at ETF for the publicity of the team. Commissioner Sir had specifically added that the public must be aware of the capabilities of the police and that how hard they are working to keep the people safe, so Sakshi's addition to the team was a must.
Pinching the bridge of his nose, Sameer informed his team members, about Arjun and the new joiners. He could see that they were having similar thoughts as him but they didn't say anything in front of him for they were afraid of his reaction.
****************Ayesha was feeling concerned for Sameer. She could decipher it from his body language that he was tensed about the situation and suffering from a severe headache. She had been working with him since the ETF was formed 5 years ago and now she was attuned to his moods and thoughts. So she prepared two cups of green tea and went into his cabin to talk.
"Here," she handed him a cup of green team and sat on the chair opposite to his, "have some tea and relax."
Sameer didn't say anything and just took the cup in his hand and started sipping the tea slowly. "I know that you are worried about Arjun Sir. Ever since Roshini died, he's been in a bad state but you have to believe in him and help him overcome this phase. At this point in his life, he needs you the most and we know that he is joining back just to avenge Roshini's death. So I think that we should help him in this considering that this is not just Arjun Sir's personal agenda. Sikander is the most wanted criminal and his syndicate is expanding at a dangerous rate. We need to stop him before he destroys our country."
Sameer just sighed in response and closed his eyes leaning back on the chair, "I know Ayesha and I am in full agreement with what you are saying. Woh dost hai mera, uski chinta rahegi mujhe. Par mujhe dar is baat ka hai ki what will he do after this Sikander's chapter is over? You know how much Arjun loved Roshini, she's his lifeline. As of now he has a reason to live but what after his revenge is over?" he said voicing his concern. Shonali's words were still ringing in his head.
Ayesha placed her hand over his, "We are not just a team Sameer Sir, we are more like a family. We will do everything that it takes to bring Arjun Sir back to normal. This is what family does, right?! Rishton k dhaage ulajh sakte hain lekin tode nahi jaa sakte. Apne kabhi apno ka saath chod sakte hain? We will always be there for Arjun Sir. Don't worry, we will help Arjun Sir start his life afresh." she gave Sameer a soft smile to which he responded with a nod.
"Thank you Ayesha." he said to which she blinked her eyes in assurance and picked up their now empty cups and left his cabin.
Sameer took out his wallet and stared at the small photograph that he had hidden behind the photograph of his with Arjun and Shonali, "Sahi toh kaha Ayesha ne. Rishton k dhaage uljhe hue toh hain. Iss rishte se main chahe kitna bhi door kyun na bhaag jaun lekin iss rishte k dhaage ko tod nahi sakta aurr na hi aisa karne ki himmat hai mujhmein."
"Jo hua uske zimmedaar sirf haalaat hain lekin maine saza usse de di jiski koi bhi galati nahi hai." he ran a hand through his hair and hid the photograph behind the other one and placed his wallet back in his pocket.
****************meri kismat ke har ek panne pe, mere jeete ji baad marne kemere har ik pal har ik lamhe me, tu likh de mera useyArjun hanged a life-size portrait on the wall facing his bed. Caressing the portrait, he cried, cried tears of anguish and pain.
har kahaani me saare qisson me, dil ki duniya ke sacche rishton mezindagani ke saare hisso mein, tu likh de mera useySitting on his bed, he looked at the portrait, his wife, his life, his Roshini's portrait that wasn't doing justice with her infectious smile that had attracted him, towards her during their first meeting.
aye khuda aye khuda jab bana uska hi banaye khuda aye khuda jab bana uska hi banaThis is what he prayed for every day that in every birth, in every life, he wants to be only with his Roshini. The love of his life. Arjun had a fire in his eyes and that fire will extinguish only when his wife's murder that criminal Sikander will be killed by his hands. Arjun wants to torture Sikander to death and joining ETF is the only possible way he could reach Sikander, credit Mr. Rajesh Sanghvi, commissioner of police. He only forced Arjun to join ETF back again.
****************It's twenty past eleven and also the arrival/reporting time for Sakshi and Priya. Arjun will be joining them from the next day. Sameer and others were not eager about meeting these new joiners as they were a bit skeptical about these new additions in their family. It's been 5 years that the ETF team was formed and since then they had no transfer or addition to their team. The original is the best, isn't it? They all were in the conference room as they waited for Sakshi and Priya to come.
The first one to arrive was a girl dressed in a simple dark blue colored jeans, a black top and a sheer black shrug over it that was full of flowery patterns. She had her hair tied in a french braid and was wearing simple flat sandals. She had a smile on her face as she came to stand in front of Sameer who was sitting on his "head of the family" chair.
"Research Specialist, Priya Singh reporting Sir!" she saluted him before handing him the file containing her details and her joining letter.
Sameer gestured her to have a seat and began reading her file. He was surprised to see just how much qualified and capable she was as a research specialist. No wonder Rajesh Sir chose her to be a part of the team. Her organizing and memory skills might just help them in a way or two. Sameer was about to do the introductions but stopped when they heard the door open once again.
Entered another girl. She was dressed in a pair of boyfriend jeans, a simple white tee shirt and had it paired with white sneakers. She had let her hair open and styled in soft curls. With a bright smile on her face, she introduced herself, "Hey everybody! I am Sakshi Anand, your publicist."
Sameer just nodded in acknowledgment and began the introductions. Though Priya was behaving very formally, Sakshi on the other hand, was quite friendly in nature. Sameer just hoped that these two will prove to be an asset for them and not a liability.
****************The Next Day
"Uff, these files! So much for being a research specialist." Priya huffed as she was struggling with the numerous files in her hands. "Bhai bhi na! Itna unorganized koi ho sakta hai kya kabhi!" she cursed him in his mind as she had been trying to organize all the files and records. And since yesterday she had only come close to complete 10% of the total work.
"What the..Lift Not Working! Woah! Now that makes my day." Priya muttered irritatedly. It was her proper first day in ETF as Research Specialist and nothing was going right.
As if this was only less, Priya lost her balance as she was hit hard by a sudden accidental push and was about to fall, which certainly did not happen as a strong pair of arms wound around her petite waist thus saving her from falling but he couldn't save those files, who were now scattered on the floor, some papers flying around them.
Arjun rolled his eyes at the lady in his arms who had shut her eyes tight in fear. Glancing at her, only one thing ran in his mind, such a typical girl.
Priya waited for the fall but it never came. It took her a few seconds to realize that someone was holding her, someone who had just prevented her from falling. She opened her eyes and found herself being stared at by a pair of dark chocolate colored eyes. "Thanks." she muttered and got out of his hold.
Arjun just glared at her for two seconds before walking away leaving behind Priya who was making faces behind his back, "Idiot! Help bhi nahi kar sakta! And I came here for him. Arrrgghh!!" she groaned and began collecting the papers that had fallen around.
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Hush! Finally, the first chapter is here. I hope you liked this new kind of Tere Liye and find this version interesting than the previous ones. Riya will enter the story one or two chapters later and this time her character is going to be very very different.
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