Part 6
Cadets assemble inside the mess after their morning drill. Ali brought coffee for Pooja "wow, humari Punjaban ki coffee at her service" Huda stated. Huda sat down across them, wearing his shade. Aditya joins them as well with his coffee and asked "has anyone seen Chief after the drill?". "Oyee, Adi, uska connection humara saath thoda sa week hai. Only connects with his mentor otherwise his connection with us is extremely weak network" Pooja spoke in her mobile symbols. "Maybe you are right!" Aditya agreed with her and left the mess in search for Alekh.
45min later
Raj stayed frozen watching his bestie hugging his wife. His eyes followed their movements and heard his wife sobbing and stating some unclear words. His eyes notice reaction of his friend too. It was getting awkward for him to stand and watch his wife shedding tears in his buddy's arm. He snap out of his frozen state after 5 minutes and asked, "can anyone please tell me what is going on and why is my wife hugging my best friend? Do you guys know each other from before?" his questions startle, Navin and Naina. His manly voice confuse Naina, but Navin clearly understood the relation between his pal and his Chashni..
15min later
Three of them stood silently. Naina finally sighed and free herself from her brother's arm. She look at her husband, his expression clearly state his confusion. Naina gave him soft smile and spoke fluently in her soft, tender voice "Raj, remember about my brother and how much I miss him?" She close her eyes. She could hear her heart beat thumping inside her chest. She open her eyes after few seconds and saw her husband nodding his head. She sighed in relief and look at her brother "Raj, he's my brother Navin and Navin Bhai" and stare at her husband "Raj is my husband. I got married to him two days ago." in between she alternate between her brother and her husband as well.
10min later
Passing ten minutes ago, emotional truth unfolds among three of them. Either of them expressed their feelings. Naina close her eyes, feeling peaceful inside herself, but suddenly, her past few days burst into her mind. She felt anger crawling in her eyes. She open them and looked at her brother. Slowly taking step behind away from her brother "what's wrong, Naina?" her brother asked. She just turn away from him and ran inside her room. And locked herself inside.
36sec later
Passing 36 seconds later, Raj snap out of his thoughts, hearing the door close of his bedroom. He saw Navin looking at his bedroom door closed.
Raj sighed! And place his hand on Navin's shoulder "Navin, main samajhata hoon, bas give her time. She will understand you and your circumstance. Its difficult for her to forgive you easily. I have seen your sister miss you so much after our marriage. She wouldn't say anything, but her eyes would search for you. Just give her some time to herself and once her anger clam down than she herself would come to you and forgive you as well." Navin agreed with Raj, but there were some doubts written on his face and he also know Naina isn't going to forgive him easily.
3hrs later
First year cadets assemble inside the classroom. Raj enter inside the classroom and greet his cadets. Cadets greet him as well. Raj began the class "Hello Cadets, I am Captain Rajveer Singh Shekhawat. I am going to be teaching you Communication and Skills. Lets begin today's class with introducing ourselves." Raj smiles at his class and recall his favourite batch introducing themselves to him.
26min later
Second year cadets assemble in rows of four and wait for their teacher. Navin came and greet his cadets and his cadets greet him as well. "Cadets, I know that we are familiar with one another from last year, but its a new year. So lets begin this year with our introduction. I am Captain Navin Singh Ahluwalia and I'll be teaching you guys Drills and Combat." Cadets cheer among themselves. Excitement played on their facial expression that Major Nair isn't going to teach them any longer, but Navin broke their expectation and said "and Major Nair will be assisting me throughout the drills." Each cadets start groaning and moaning.
5hrs later
Raj greet his favourite six cadets in his class. He made their first day, more funner compare to Navin Sir's class. Closer to the end of the class, Rajveer signed them a code to crack. Six of them smiled and remember their first year. And their every first code Rajveer Sir gave them that time. And it was "Hootie and the Blow Fish" Huda smiled to himself. Rajveer called his name several time, but Huda kept on smiling. Slowly class ends and the five of them left without Huda. Rajveer goes toward Huda and touch his shoulder. Huda stood up and start singing the national anthem of India. Rajveer waits for Cadet Huda to finish "is everything fine Cadet Huda?" Huda looked around the class and realize everyone left. He answered Rajveer and left the room. Rajveer couldn't stop laughing. Afterwards he packed up his belonging and left for his quarter. On the way, he met Dr. Shalini "Hi Captain Rajveer" Raj gave her a smile "Hi Doc. How are you?"
Shalini: I am doing great. And last time we were talking about your wife. How is she and where is she?
Raj: Well my wife is doing great and she must be waiting for me. Doc, if you don't mind, I am in a rush at the moment because Naina was slightly upset when I left for my classes. I just wanting to go and check on her.
Saying that Raj left before Shalini could say anything. Shalini just stare at Rajveer rushing down the corridor. She rolled her eyes and went inside her infirmary.
45min later
Raj step inside his quarter. He observe the place. There were some changes, but not many changes. Raj close the door behind him and stop outside his bedroom door. He was hesitating to go inside...and thought to himself..."should I enter inside or knock before going inside" his confusion...clearly written on his face. He sighed and remind himself... "hold on Raj! You don't need anyone permission to enter your own room. I agree after marriage its our room, but its also your room. Use the key and open the door" following his inner voice... Raj open the door with his key and observe the room. It was complete mess. Naina's clothes laying on the ground and her suitcase laid open on the floor.
2hrs 30min later
Navin walking down the corridor toward his quarter. On the way, he stop for a moment and thought to himself... "how can I sit in peace when my Chashni is upset? How could I become selfish? Once I get to my quarter" he continued convincing himself and enter his quarter. He froze on the spot. He couldn't believe his ears. He heard laughing sounds coming from Rajveer's room and those laughter belong to his Chashni. It gave Navin peace and he enter inside his room with a smile.
2hrs 30min Earlier
Looking at the room condition. I wasn't mad or anything. I place my files on the bedside table and grab my change of clothes and left the room. When I return after freshening up. I saw Naina siting on the bed.
She greets me "Hi" I gave her a smile and greet her as well "Hi"
Naina: When did you come back?
Raj: Just few minute ago. How was your nap? You must have been tired after unpacking.
Naina gaze around the room and realize its condition. She got out of bed and start picking up her things from the floor and avoids looking at her husband.
Raj sighed and made his way toward Naina. He held her from her shoulder and took her toward the bed. He made her sit on the edge and he kneel down beside her and take her hand in his hand.
Both of them look at one another.
Raj: Naina, I know its difficult for you to forgive Navin, but crying yourself to sleep isn't a solution.
Naina avoid looking at him: Hold on! I did not cry myself to bed. I was just tried and I didn't realize when I fell asleep while unpacking.
Raj leave her palms and cup her face: I believe you! Than why are your eyes saying a different story.
Naina tries removing his hand from her face, but she couldn't. Hearing Rajveer words got her emotional. She forget her hesitation and hugs Rajveer tightly. Raj felt confuse. He doesn't know weather he should embrace Naina or not. His shirt wet from her tears, but he doesn't care. 20 seconds later Rajveer wrap his arms around Naina. Either of them spoke a word.
36 min later
Naina realize her position and break the embrace. Avoid looking in his eyes, but listen to him carefully. "Naina, Navin isn't a normal human being, but he's a army officer. And a army officer learn during their training to harden themselves from any emotions. And Navin has done the same. He put his duty over his happiness." Naina close her eyes. She understood her brother's position now and her anger melts away listening to her husband "Its difficult to forgive him, but its easy to make new memories of togetherness and remember those beautiful memories of togetherness you have with your brother." Naina gasp and look at her husband. She smile at him and hugs him again. Her excitement displayed in her voice "you are the best! No one has never made me understand or clear my doubts apart from Avi Bhai. I am so lucky to have you in my life. And its not because you are Bro's friend, but great human being. Thank you so much for taking care of me. You are worlds best husband" Rajveer smiled. Naina's laughter echoed inside their room. Neither of them realize their position.
Later in the evening,
Raj and Naina step out of their room. Navin also step out of his room too. Raj greets Navin and Navin greet him as well. Naina look at her brother. She wanted to hug him and forget everything, but her devilish mind stop her. She frown looking at her brother and move toward the kitchen. She pour three glass of water and gave one glass to her hubby and second one to her brother. Navin thanked Naina, but Naina ingore him.
Raj confuse by Naina's behaviour "Naina, are you okay? I thought you forgave Navin already inside the room" Naina gave Raj a look and he stayed quiet. Naina stood up, but couldn't move. She turn behind and saw her arm held by her brother. She look at him "Chashni aren't you going to say anything to me. I know I made huge mistake, but as a officer. My country come first than my reminding responsibilities. Please Chash try to understand" Naina bit her lip from laughing and tried to keep her expression expressionless. She inhale huge amount of breathe and exhale as well. She tried freeing her arm, but one look at her brother and she couldn't continue her prank anymore... "I forgive you only if you promise me something" Navin let go off Naina's arm and stood up her level "anything Chashni. Its a promise" "alright! Give me your wallet?" Raj also stood up and tries to interfere "Naina" "Raj, please don't say anything. Its between me and Avi Bhai" Raj look at Navin and Navin assured Veer through his eyes and gave Naina his wallet. Raj and Navin both saw Naina opening Navin's walletand took out two of his credit card and return Navin his wallet "Chashni, what are you going to do with those credit cards?" Naina smiles at her brother "what does normal people do with credit cards?" "Go shopping" "Bingo! We are going shopping with your credit cards and you can't yell at me if I go over limit because I have already made list of items I need to purchase for my home." Naina gave her list to her brother. Navin reading the items and gasp in shock.
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