SwaRon Version
October was here which made the weather a bit better in Daman. I enjoyed the sea view while I was sipping my evening coffee in kitchen garden. It was calm and silent, till my phone rang. I left my cup of of coffee and ran to pick up the call.
"Hello... Hellooo... Hello Swayam" I said.
But no response, "Swayam! huh If you don't want to talk then why uh called?" I could hear him giggle, "Siren bolne ka mauka to do, u'r such a Siren. Anyways I called just to hear your voice." I smiled a bit but composed myself, "Ohh making fun of me and flirting with me at the same time not bad Major Swayam Shekhawat"
"No seriously Sharon I love your voice"
"Only voice?"
"No actually I Lov.." but was about to say when a voice came from behind, "Sir you need to come, we are leaving for the mission"
"Coming Captain... Huh Sharon wait for some time, tumhe aakar dekhta hoon. Byee"
"Hmm, Byee" I kept the phone and moved back to kitchen garden.
Ta ra ta ta
Ta ra ta ta ra ra
Ta ra ta ra...
Mild current of air, wintry conditions, and sun at its coolest, it was a perfect view of sea was in front of my eyes. I turned my back towards the sea, spread my both arms taking the breeze and bent backwards.
Hai meri dua, ki jab hum milein
Toh dekhe mujhe mere dost
Ek baar yunhi...
I came back to my original position, took a few steps back and faced the sea moving by both arms around my body anti clockwise, then in clockwise direction standing on tips of my toes making it a ballet step.
Hum phir se chale, toh phir se hansein
Main phir se udu, paau nayi khushi...
Jaise milein Ajnabi...
I kept my left foot in front and left behind it, both my arms in front with right hand on the left. My head moved around making my hair move in the direction of wind. I slid my hand in my hair and kept them on my left shoulder.
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I was in my base camp, where the plan was being made for the terror attacks from the nearby border, both the countries were trying to get hold of these attackers. When the plan was over I came back. to my room, my coffee was placed over my table, I took the cup took a sip of it. It was nice but not like what Sharon made.
"Missing Sharon mam's special Coffee?" my junior and dear friend, Captain Angad Rathore said.
"Hmm.. missing her a lot."
"Okay brother you call wife and I'll find myself a new girlfriend"
I took my cell and dialed her number, she picked it up in the first ring " I love you, I love you, I love you Sharon" though I could not see her but I felt she blushed at my words. "Love uh more Swayam, I was waiting for your call only"
I talked to her till 1am in the morning, I had seen her last in march and now it's October. I wish could take a leave, go back to Daman and meet her but my duty always came first.
Flashback [MARCH]
I was back after almost 8 months, my jeep halted outside my house, I was excited to meet her. I took my bags and moved inside. Sound of music system was being heard in the living area, she must be her daily dance routine I thought and opened the door of the room, she was there[look].
She was in perfect Kathak attire, danced to the rhythm of music. I went inside the room. She moved her right foot, then left and then again right, with Kathak Mudras by hand. I smiled seeing her dance, She took chakra's around me in perfect rotation and finally landed in my arms breathing hard.
"Siren" Her eyes opened, I smiled at her astonished face, "Swayam aap sach main? Yahan kab?" her words stammered. I placed a gentle kiss on her lips, "Ab yakeen hua? Now u'll just stare me or else give me a hug" She jumped in arms, settled her head on my chest, I pecked her forehead.
Flashback Ends.
Flashback
It was his last day in daman, he had surprised me by his visit a week ago but now the time was over of his leave. I was a bit sad but in those 3 years I had realised his work was more important for him. We were having breakfast, he was dressed in his army uniform ready to leave with his packed bags. "Swayam"
"Hmm" was an instant response, "Nothing"
"Arrey say na,"
"It's nothing Swayam I just miss uh a lot. I know an army wife and I need to hold my head high and I'll always will but three years have passed I just keep missing you", I looked away after saying those words, I never wanted him to take me as his weakness. He took me in a hug.
he was leaving, I hugged him from back, "I'm proud of you Swayam and always be." He caressed my cheek, "Take care, Sharon"
Flashback Ends.
That was the last memory I had of him, thinking about him I called. "Hello Swayam" a lot of noise was being heard from behind, "Hello Swayam are you there" He replied but voice seemed weak, "Hello Si.. rr.. ren I'm here"
"What happened is everything alright? And what is this noise behind?"
"Ahh.. nothing its just the shootout practice nothing else. I"ll call you in some time"
"Okay" I kept the phone, though he said everything is fine still I don't know why I was tensed. It seemed as if he was lying.
I lied to her, She won't be able to face the reality so I lied to her. It wasn't the shoot out practice, we were out on a mission and trapped between the terrorist forces when she called. Soldiers of Indian army present there that moment were injured, this news was sent to the army base to send more soldiers.
Till the time our soldiers won't come, I hid behind a wall injured. My trembling hands picked up her call, I puked out blood while talking. she would guess that I'm Not fine at all due to this fear I kept the call giving an excuse of shoot out practice. Vision in front of my eyes was becoming blurred, the last memory I had was that I was being dragged in the chains, with my blood dropping over the passage.
When my eyes opened I was in our base camp room being treated by doctors, Angad was there with me. "An.. gad.." I let out with difficulty, he held my hand "Yes sir," It was a being difficult for me to speak but still I tried, Angad.. Please call Sharon"
"No, Sir you are not in a condition to talk."
I took off my oxygen mask, "Its an order Captain Angad" agreeing his defeat he called Sharon.
I was in my room, reading the old letters sent by him when my cell rang. I thought it would be Swayam but it was Angad, "Hello Angad how are you? are you over with the shoot out practice?" He didn't said anything, "Arrey tum army wale kya hamesha ruk ruk ke baat karte ho Swayam also does the same. Where is he?"
He narrated me the whole sequence, I fell on my knees, "Mam, Swayam sir wants to talk to you"
"Hello Siren." I could feel the pain he was suffering through his voice, Tears kept falling down my eyes. "Kya hua? Aaj Siren mode main aane ka mood nahi kya?"
"Kyu nhi aungi? Zaroor aungi" I said trying to control tears.
"You know, I love your voice"
"Sirf voice?"
"I Love you.. I Love you.. I Love you.. Happy" I smiled between the tears, "I know my survival is not possible, So what if not in this one. In next life we'll together"
"Hmm love you too. I'm proud of you and always be. " But there wasn't any response, "Mam Sir.. Sir is no more" I left my phone, wiped off my tears. Remembering his last words, I caressed the Last line of the letter written by him in my hand, "P.S. I love you."
October was here which made the weather a bit better in Daman. I enjoyed the sea view while I was sipping my evening coffee in my kitchen garden. It was calm and silent, till my phone rang. I left my cup of of coffee and ran to pick up the call.
"Hello... Hellooo... Hello Rey" I said.
But no response, "Rey! huh If you don't want to talk then why uh called?" I could hear him giggle, "Baatcutter bolne ka mauka to do, u'r such a baatcutter. Anyways I called just to hear your voice." I smiled a bit but composed myself, "Ohh making fun of me and flirting with me at the same time not bad Major Reyaansh Singhania"
"No seriously Kria I love your voice"
"Only voice?"
"No actually I Lov.." but was about to say when a voice came from behind, "Sir you need to come, we are leaving for the mission"
"Coming Captain... Huh Kria wait for some time, tumhe aakar dekhta hoon. Byee"
"Hmm, Byee" I kept the phone and moved back to kitchen garden.
Ta ra ta ta
Ta ra ta ta ra ra
Ta ra ta ra...
Mild current of air, wintry conditions, and sun at its coolest, it was a perfect view of sea was in front of my eyes. I turned my back towards the sea, spread my both arms taking the breeze and bent backwards.
Hai meri dua, ki jab hum milein
Toh dekhe mujhe mere dost
Ek baar yunhi...
I came back to my original position, took a few steps back and faced the sea moving by both arms around my body anti clockwise, then in clockwise motion standing on tips of my toes making it a ballet step.
Hum phir se chale, toh phir se hansein
Main phir se udu, paau nayi khushi...
Jaise milein Ajnabi...
I kept my left foot in front and left behind it, both my arms in front with right hand on the left. My head moved around making my hair move in the direction of wind. I slid my hand in my hair and kept them on my left shoulder.
______________
I was in my base camp, where the plan was being made for the terror attacks from the nearby border, both the countries were trying to get hold of these attackers. When the plan was over I came back. to my room, my coffee was placed over my table, I took the cup took a sip of it. It was nice but not like what Kria made.
"Missing Kria mam's special Coffee?" my junior and dear friend, Captain Angad Rathore said.
"Hmm.. missing her a lot."
"Okay brother you call wife and I'll find myself a new girlfriend"
I took my cell and dialed her number, she picked it up in the first ring " I love you, I love you, I love you Kria" though I could not see her but I felt she blushed at my words. "Love uh more Rey, I was waiting for your call only"
I talked to her till 1am in the morning, I had seen her last in march and now it's October. I wish could take a leave, go back to Daman and meet her but my duty always came first.
Flashback [MARCH]
I was back after almost 8 months, my jeep halted outside my house, I was excited to meet her. I took my bags and moved inside. Sound of music system was being heard in the living area, she must be her daily dance routine I thought and opened the door of the room, she was there[look].
She was in perfect Kathak attire, danced to the rhythm of music. I went inside the room. She moved her right foot, then left and then again right, with Kathak Mudras by hand. I smiled seeing her dance, She took chakra's around me in perfect rotation and finally landed in my arms breathing hard.
"Baatcutter" Her eyes opened, I smiled at her astonished face, "Rey aap sach main? Yahan kab?" her words stammered. I placed a gentle kiss on her lips, "Ab yakeen hua? Now u'll just stare me or else give me a hug" She jumped in arms, settled her head on my chest, I pecked her forehead.
Flashback Ends.
Flashback
It was his last day in daman, he had surprised me by his visit a week ago but now the time was over of his leave. I was a bit sad but in those 3 years I had realised his work was more important for him. We were having breakfast, he was dressed in his army uniform ready to leave with his packed bags. "Rey"
"Hmm" was an instant response, "Nothing"
"Arrey say na,"
"It's nothing Rey I just miss uh a lot. I know an army wife and I need to hold my head high and I'll always will but three years have passed I just keep missing you", I looked away after saying those words, I never wanted him to take me as his weakness. He took me in a hug.
he was leaving, I hugged him from back, "I'm proud of you Rey and always be." He caressed my cheek, "Take care, Baatcutter"
Flashback Ends.
That was the last memory I had of him, thinking about him I called. "Hello Rey" a lot of noise was being heard from behind, "Hello Rey are you there" He replied but voice seemed weak, "Hello Baat...cutter I'm here"
"What happened is everything alright? And what is this noise behind?"
"Ahh.. nothing its just the shootout practice nothing else. I"ll call you in some time"
"Okay" I kept the phone, though he said everything is fine still I don't know why I was tensed. It seemed as if he was lying.
I lied to her, She won't be able to face the reality so I lied to her. It wasn't the shoot out practice, we were out on a mission and trapped between the terrorist forces when she called. Soldiers of Indian army present there that moment were injured, this news was sent to the army base to send more soldiers.
Till the time our soldiers won't come, I hid behind a wall injured. My trembling hands picked up her call, I puked out blood while talking. she would guess that I'm Not fine at all due to this fear I kept the call giving an excuse of shoot out practice. Vision in front of my eyes was becoming blurred, the last memory I had was that I was being dragged in the chains, with my blood dropping over the passage.
When my eyes opened I was in our base camp room being treated by doctors, Angad was there with me. "An.. gad.." I let out with difficulty, he held my hand "Yes sir," It was a being difficult for me to speak but still I tried, Angad.. Please call Kria"
"No, Sir you are not in a condition to talk."
I took off my oxygen mask, "Its an order Captain Angad" agreeing his defeat he called Kria.
I was in my room, reading the old letters sent by him when my cell rang. I thought it would be Rey but it was Angad, "Hello Angad how are you? are you over with the shoot out practice?" He didn't said anything, "Arrey tum army wale kya hamesha ruk ke baat karte ho Reyaansh also does the same. Where is he?"
He narrated me the whole sequence, I fell on my knees, "Mam, Reyansh sir wants to talk to you"
"Hello Baatcutter." I could feel the pain he was suffering through his voice, Tears kept falling down my eyes. "Kya hua? Aaj meri baatein nahi kaatogi?"
"Kyu nahi katungi? Zaroor katungi" I said trying to control tears.
"You know, I love your voice"
"Sirf voice?"
"I Love you.. I Love you.. I Love you.. Happy" I smiled between the tears, "I know my survival is not possible, So what if not in this one. In next life we'll together"
"Hmm love you too. I'm proud of you and always be. " But there wasn't any response, "Mam Sir.. Sir is no more" I left my phone, wiped off my tears. Remembering his last words, I caressed the Last line of the letter written by him in my hand, "P.S. I love you."
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