Part 6
Naina: Sir, I can't tell you what I feel seeing you alive. The past 5 years have been worse then hell for me.
Rajveer: Forget it as a bad phase of your life. You have been through hell. First with Naveen's death and then with my supposed death. But now only happiness awaits you. Only happiness.
You need to stop calling me Sir now. You are no longer at KMA and I am no longer your teacher.
Naina: OK Sir. I mean Rajveer.
And you need to stop calling me Cadet Singh.
Raj: Haan ab to aapko Captain Singh bulana hoga. Anyways we are now at the same rank.
Abhi: Not for too long. Raj. Hum andar aa sakte hai kya?
Raj: Aayi na Chauhan Saab.
Abhi: Raj I just got the orders from the headquarters. They have finally managed to go through all the intelligence you had gathered and it's likely to be super valuable to us. They have decided to promote you to the rank of Major. Jald hi aap Major Rajveer SIngh Shekhawat kehlayenge.
Naina was ecstatic. But she observed that Raj didn't show any emotions.
Naina: Aap khush nahi hain Rajveer?
Raj: I am happy Naina. But I also realize that my career is over. With a damaged leg and a paralyzed arm, who'll let me back into a warzone?
Naina couldn't see Raj look so unhappy.
Naina: Nahin Rajveer. You can't do this to yourself. You will recover. The army will shift you to the best rehabilitation centre in Delhi as soon as you are fit. You will overcome all obstacles. We will do it together.
Rajveer couldn't help but smile. He wasn't sure if he should let Naina remain so involved in his life. But for today he just wanted to enjoy the moment.
Abhimanyu stepped out to give them some privacy. He also realzied that despite his best efforts it pained him to see how much Rajveer meant to Naina.
Naina continued spending every moment with Rajveer. Rajveer tried resisting but Naina wouldn't take no for an answer. After a month Naina had to report for her next posting in Pathankot. For the first time she had mixed feelings about a new posting. SHe was excited by the challenges that lay before her. But she hated being away from Rajveer.
A week later Rajveer was moved to the Rehabilitation Centre in Delhi. The next 6 months were particularly challenging for him. Recovering from a trauma of the magnitude that he had experienced was never going to be easy/ But to add to that he felt the pressure of making himself "worthy of Naina" as soon as possible.
Naina called him every week. He was rarely pleasant durig those conversations. But naina didn't give up hope. 6 months later she finally got leave and rushed to Delhi to surprise.
Naina: How is he doctor?
Dr: Physically? Great. He is recovering much faster than we had expected. He is able to walk around with a stick now and the signs look great. But with his paralyzed arm we havent had much progress. But emotionally and psychologically he is struggling. The pace of recovery isnt good enough for him. Allso the effects of Post Traumatic Stress are strong. He is having a lot of anger issues.
NainA: Rajveer and anger?!
Dr: Captain Ahluwalia. The man you knew has changed. 5 years of trauma can do that to anyone.
Naina made her way to Rajveer's room. She knocked. A voiced boomed back at her.
GET OUT! LEAVE ME ALONE.
Naina opened the door gently. She saw Rajveer sitting with his back hunched. Anger pain and frustration marked his face.
He turned to look at her and his face immediately lit up.
Naina (thought): Who says you have changed? I know my old Rajveer is still there.
Rajveer almost blossomed with Naina around. He would still get frsutated and angry. But one look at Naina and he'd be all smiles.
Diwali was coming up. She had already spoken to the doctor about taking Rajveer to her home. After LALA Gehlot's exposure, Rajveer had lost the only family he had ever had.
Naina: Raj I am going home tomorrow for Diwali.
Raj (dully): Have a great time. Convery my regards to uncle and aunty.
nAINA: You are coming with me! No Raj! You have no say in this.
Rajveer was very happy at Naina's home. Her mother fussed over him and looked after him like a son.
Diwali night.
The laxmi pooja was going on. As Rajveer came forward to hold the pooja thali he was once again reminded of his disability. A shadow crossed his face as he held the thali with one hand. The next moment Naina had put her hand on the other side of the thali and they performed the pooja together.
Rajveer went an inexplciable joy in performing the pooja with her.
After the pooja they lit some phooljhadi together. Naina noticed that Rajveer looked very tired.
Naina: Raj you have strained yourself a lot today. You need to rest.
Raj: but Naina we have to go meet your friends.
Naina: No we are both staying at home
Raj: Well I am tired. But you have to go!
Naina protested but Raj insisted that she go. Naina's parents promised to look after Raj.
NF: Raj its great that we got some time alone with you. i don't know how i should begin to thank you. What you have done for us.. in clearning Naveen's name.. in looking after naina..
Raj: Dom't uncle. Naveen was my best friend.. and Naina is ...
he didn't know what to call Naina.
NM: Beta, we have one more favor to ask you. We really want Naina to move on in life and get married.
NF: You are the only one who'll be able to convince her.
Rajveer;s heart skipped a beat and face flushed with happiness. The next moment his world came crashing down.
NM: We want Naina to marry Abhimanyu. He is perfect for her.
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