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It is more like a filler part but nonetheless an important one.
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PART 13
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From next day..It was like fate was definitely not in Arjun’s side ..or it can be said..not in everyone’s side as the week got busier and busier with each passing day..They got a dangerous gangster gang case which kept them occupied all working hours.They were exhausted..For a time being Ayesha also forgot her personal issues as well as others.
By Friday the case was finished with some tough encounters and report writings...By the end of the day..Arjun saw everyone’s gloomy facesas they gave each other looks as to what they can do for Ayesha..And Ayesha was just quiet...They all including Arjun was also surprised by Rathore’s behaviour as he appeared very calm like he doesn’t give a damn about this issue..
The team left for home except Arjun and Rathore as they were on conference call with Commissioner..After the call,Rathore got up to move but was stopped by Arjun
“Mujhy bht zaruri baat kerni hai tumsy Rathore” Hesaid
“Case to khatam hgya hai Rawte..aur is time mai bhtthaka wa hun to baki details bad mai discuss krlyngy”
“Nahi case k bary main nahi hai..Personal bat hai”
“Personal??Hunh.!!I think tum bhul rhy ho k hmary beech ab personals share nhi hoty Rawte” He replied giving him annoyed look but underneath Arjun could see sadness and hurt in his eyes..
“I understand Rathore but ..”Arjun started a bitguility..
“I don’t want to talk right now..Go home. Rawte..GoodNight” Saying this he left the room leaving him guilty and angry alone in his thoughts.
Arjun didn’t miss Riya’s attitude towards him..She was true to her words that she was not talking to him at all..other than important case discussion and working hours..she was avoiding being alone with him and also not picking his calls when he call atnight to solve the issue.And last,she clearly stated to him that from now onShree will dive her pick n drop to home...So Arjun was irked and angry on her behaviour..Pata nahi kis janam ka badla le rhi hai..Us ko andaza nhi k ussy baat kiye bina mera dil udaas rehta hai..He thought sadly..With some thinking and new found courage..He make up his mind to go to Rathore’s home early morning the next day as they got Saturday off too..
Next day..
He was confused as he was driving towards Rathore’shome as to what he will say..From where he will start..He cannot just directly say to him that Man Up and Ayesha k gher rishta le k jao!!
He rang the doorbell and waited..He knew it was early and Rathore might be sleeping by now..He waited for few more minutes and then rang the doorbell again..After a while itwas open and Rathore was standing in trousers and a towel around his neck withwet hair as droplets fall on his face which clearly indicated he was having ashower and had to run out to open the door.
“What the hell Rawte??Tum subha subha mery gher kia kerhy ho??aur ye kia pagalon ki trh bell pe bell bjaye ja rhy ho?sab ki neend disturb kerdi!! Ab bolo bhi?? esi kia emergency hgyi k tum mujhy call nahi kersky and seedha gher tapak gye??”
“Good Morning Rathore..Kesy ho tum?” Arjun said politely...well atleast trìed to be polite as he came to talk about such personal matter to him..He thought this will be the good way to start the conversation..
“There is nothing good about this morning if you are here so early to irritate me”..Rathore replied rather angrily and annoyed ..He opened the door widely and turned inside..Which indicated to invite him inside as well..He motioned Arjun to sit on the sofa and went inside..
Few minutes later he came out wearing t-shirt and started preparing tea for both of them..Arjun was looking around the house It was first time he came here after Roshni’s death..
Everything was same..Nothing was changed .All thephoto frames were same as before in his living room walls and bookshelf..There was some addition too with ETF team group photos as well..He saw his and Rathore’s laughing picture from their training days as well there..still..along with Arjun & Roshni’s wedding pics..Their group photo with Rathore’s parents on the wedding day.
He walked to it and picked the photo frame looking at it longingly..remembering their friendship..His felt emotional and rubbed his stinging eyes..Rathore cleared his throat behind him..Arjun turned and saw him..They looked at each other with so much emotions in their eyes..remembering the good old day..Arjun looked away first ..But not early enough as Rathore saw guilt and unshed tears in his eyes..He too had unshed tears in his eyes..But he did not say anything...He longed for his best friend to come back..He knew hewas wrong to blame Arjun for Roshni’s death and he went back to him also..But he was late..He missed Arjun and couldn’t bring him back from that dark place he wenT after his beloved wife’s death..He was heartbroken to see his best friend in that stage..in such grief..They both needed each other ..But then,they let their ego come between them waiting for other to take first step..
He had an idea about what Arjun wanted to talk about But he knew he ia having difficulty to start it..But he will not let him off the hook so easily..And he was having fun just thinking about his expression when he will get to know the truth..He gave the tea cup to him ...
“Ab tum bolo gy bhi ky kia kerhy ho mery gher mai itni subha subha??”
“Tumhy yaad hai Ayesha ny kuch baat ki thi last week office mai??”
“Kia baat?”
“Seriously Rathore ..Tumhyn zara sa bhi fark nhiperta??”He asked getting angry..
“Tum kia kehna chahty ho Rawte?”
“Yehi ky tum Ayesha ko pasand kerty ho tab bhi ye sabhony kesy de skty ho?”
“I told you Rawte..I will not allow you to interfere in my personals.Tumhy is chez se koi fark nhi perna chaiye k main kia kerta hunkia nahi apni personal life k bary mai”
“Damn it Sam!For God sake tum ese kiun behave..” He was interrupted when he felt someone entering the hall room ..he turned and was shocked to find that person there..
Sameer too turned and saw that person..He relaxed a bit and went to her n kissed her forehead.
“Good morning Maa!!Ap itni jaldi kiun uth gayinn.Thora aur rest kerlytin”
“Tum dono ki awazyn arhi thi zor zor se..Main perishan hgyi k pata nhi kia kerhy ho tum dono” She said looking at Sameer and then turned to Arjun..
“B..Barii M..Maa..??” Arjun stammered looking at sameer’s mother..She got teary eyed seeing Arjun again after last year..Arjun was having the samefeeling as well..He walked up to her slowly.. and then touched her feet..
She smiled with teary eyes and then cupped his face andbend his head down to kiss his forehead..
“Kesy hai mera beta??”
“Ap yahan kesy??Kab ayin?? Aur tumny btaya kiun nhiSam??I mean..Ra Rathore?”
He turned to Sameer while talking..Sameer ignored himand turned to sit on sofa while talking to his mother.
“Is ko yahan dekh k khush mat hoiye Ma..aj itni saalbad mery gher aya hai to srf isilye k us ko ‘KAAM’ hai mery sy..sirfapny matlab ky liye aya hai..Mujhsy ya aap se milny ke liye nahi”
“Buri baat Sameer..Badtameezi mat kero.” His motherscolded him..Samer just humphed in response..She turned to Arjun asking whathappened so early in the morning..Arjun was about to answer but Sameer againinterrupted.
“Ap is ki side mat lijiye zyada Maa.. Aj aya hia kaam se..Chala jayga..Phirsyy..Mujhsy door ..aur aap sy door” Sameer spatted angrily..But they both can see the sadness and heart break in his eyes as well as in his voice..
“Nahi Sam…Nahi jaunga phirsy main”..Arjun replied with strained voice looking at him..
“Tu ek baar phirsy aazmaa ke dekh” He said.
Sameer turned his head looking away fromhim..Inside,he can’t explain the happiness and fullness he felt in his hearthearing those words,seeing the look in his best friend’s eyes which longed tohug him..But he thought to tease him a bit more..Before he can say anything,His mother started
“Ghalti tum dono ki hi hai,Tum dono ny apni EGO ko itny saalon ki dosti ke beech any dia..Sharam ani chaiye tum dono..Utho Sameer,idher ao ..Galy milo ek dusry se”
She scolded both of them with thatmotherly authority voice and the both looked at each other..They did had theGUTS to atleast looked a bit ashamed hearing the truth from their mother’s.
Sameer stood and walked to Arjun,his stoic expressionscared Arjun a bit but he also thought ke aj apny dost ko main apni zindagi main wapis laa ke hi rehunga . Before Sameer can say anything Arjun said
“Sorry Sam..!!”..Sameer saw Arjun brought up his both hands to join infront of him but he stopped him holding his hands
To say Sameer was shocked having the idea of Arjun joininghis hands to him..It shook him to the core..They looked at each other with somuch emotion.The next second they were hugging each other tighly. They did not care that their tears flowing freely. Their reunion was broke because of the crying hiccup sound came from Sameer’s mother.They broke their hug and look at her who was now standing with Sameer’s father holding her.They gave each other a look and shake their heads. They both had tears in their eyes.Arjun went to his Bary Papa and touched his feet and hugged him too.
After a while they had good breakfast time together after so long..
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To Be Continued
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