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EPILOGUE
The corpse of a young man was lying on the floor. A middle aged couple was sitting next to it and crying. A young woman was standing at distance, holding herself together with great effort
Mrs. Ahluwalia: When Naveen joined the army, I had prepared myself for the possibility that our son might die before us. But I had never imagined that day would look like this. Instead of getting a 21 gun salute he has been labelled a traitor. Not a single person has shown up from the army. Not even his friends. Not even Rajveer.
Just then there was a knock on the door. Naina opened the door and her stiff face showed some faint signs of relief. She moved aside and Rajveer walked inside. He made his way to Mr. and Mrs Ahluwalia and supported them as they started crying loudly.
Mr. Ahluwalia: You came?
Raj: How could I have not come?
Mrs. Ahluwalia: You know thaT Naveen wasn't a traitor. You know that, don't you?
Raj: Of course aunty! Aunty I need to tell you something.
Mrs Ahluwalia: Not now Raj, We have to make our way to the cremation ground.
Mr Ahluwalia noticed the hesitation on Raj's face.
Mr. Ahluwalia: Sudha it's probably not a good idea to come with his. He is still a member of the army and..
Raj: Of course not uncle. That's not the point... I'll come.
Naina stared at Raj. She saw something else in his face - guilt or shame? But why?
AT THE CREMATION GROUND
Naina stared at the fire. Her brother was in flames. Her brother who had always been so full of life, was gone forever. She was having a hard time holding herself together. She had been strong for her parents, her Naveen bhaiya for the last 6 months. But she couldn't hold it any more.
She felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see Raj standing next to her, his hands forming a strong embrace around her.
Raj: You can cry Naina.
The next moment she had burried herself in Raj's arms and was crying all her unshed tears. His arms held her together.
AT THE AHLUWALIA HOUSE
Mrs Ahluwalia had to be given a sedative once she got back. She woke up after 5 hours.
Mrs. Ahluwalia: Raj I'll remember this gesture forever. You are a God send for us. You have shown what true friendship stands for.
Raj: aunty you need to stop. I need to tell you something.
Raj walked away and turned his face away from the Ahluwalias
Raj: As you know I was on a mission when Naveen was arrested and kept in Delhi Jail. When I returned I heard that he had run away..
Mrs. Ahluwalia: Beta he had no choice. He was being tortured and he had no way of proving his innocence from the jail..
Raj: Aunty I found out about that. But at the time I didn't know. I was determined to help Naveen. I went to Lalal Gehlot and asked for his advice. He said that Naveen had to get back to prison and follow due process if he wanted to save his career and his life.
A few weeks later Naveen was arrested and taking to Jammu jail.
Mr. Ahluwalia: And he died a after a month. Suicide they called it. But we know it wasn't that.
Raj: Aunty, uncle there is something you don't know.
Mrs. Ahluwalia: What Raj? RAJ SAY SOMETHING.
After a long pause Raj turned around. His eyes were bloodshot. His voice quivered.
Raj: Aunty, Uncle, Naina. I wanted to help Naveen and I was convinced that he couldn't be saved if he remained a fugitive. I had faith in the army system.
I WAS THE ONE WHO ARRESTED HIM AND TOOK HIM TO JAMMU JAIL.
Mrs. Ahluwalia: You what?!
Raj: I WAS THE ONE WHO ARRESTED HIM AND TOOK HIM TO JAMMU JAIL.
I am so sorry, I thought I was helping..
Before he could finish Mrs Ahluwalia slapped him across his face and started hitting him mercilessly.
Mrs. Ahluwalia: ll these years we treating you like a son. and you are responsible for our son's death! How could you?
Mr. Ahluwalia: Stop Sudha! We have no rights to question Raj. No rights at all. He is one of THEM. In fact he's worse than all of them. He had the audacity to come to our son's cremation after having his blood on his hands.
GET OUT RAJ AND NEVER SHOW US YOUR FACE AGAIN.
Raj stumbled outside, his eyes pleading for forgiveness. Naina followed him. He hoped Naina would listen to him.
Raj: Naina, I...
Naina: Get out Captain Shekhawat. Today along with Naveen bhaiya, you are dead for us too. One more thing. This is a curse on behalf of a grieving family. You will never find love in your life. You will crave for love and family. But you'll always remain the lonely orphan you were before Naveen Bhaiya came into your life.
And she banged the door,
6 MONTHS LATER
Rajveer was sitting and working in his office at the Delhi HQ. He was getting ready to go to KMA for his next mission. Just then there was a loud knock.
Raj; Come in!
Raj was shocked to see Naina walk inside. She looked different. Her face had lost its innocence and had becoming hardened
Raj: Naina! You? Come in please.. How are aunty uncle?
Naina: I don't have time for this Captain Shekhawat. I need a favor from you.
I NEED YOU TO MAKE ME YOUR WIFE.
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