She stared at him for a minute, and the only thing he saw in his eyes was the sincerity of his statement. She nodded curtly at him, attempting a brief smile but failing horribly, and slammed the door on his face.
She went back and slumped on her chair. She knew it was a mistake from the beginning, telling him. But that hadn't stopped her today. She wanted to hate him, she wanted to detest him so much that she would forget him. But no matter what she thought, she did love him. She thought back to him, their meetings and encounters, and closed her eyes. Rajveer was hers only in her mind, there was no other way they could ever be together. She thought back to her KMA days, and thought how much he had changed. He had become Captain Shekhawat from Rajveer sir. And she remembered the fateful day when she had told him she didn't love him.
Cadet Singh, no one, and I repeat, no one calls me Raj without my permission. Please refrain from doing so in the future.
Naina, do you trust me?
You have potential, Cadet Singh. You'll be a great soldier.
Its graduation today. We will never meet again. I must say I'm very happy for that Cadet Singh.
Cadet Naina Singh Ahluwalia, I fear the day you join the army. Its bad luck for all of us.
Naina, this system is ruined. Haven't you heard the song? I'm exactly like it. This system makes me hurt you.
Will you cease your incessant questions at once, Cadet Singh?
The kiss was good.
I'm sorry that you fell in love with me, Madam.
She recalled the first time he had ever called her Madam. It was when she was promoted as a Major. He had been there, for some reason. He had probably been dragged along by Major Bhargav. She still remembered their conversation.
'Congratulations, Cadet Singh. No wait, my mistake, Major Singh. Congratulations. I can hardly believe you are my equal now.' Smiled Major Bhargav, and then he yelled, 'Rajveer! RAJ! Get over here!'
'Yes, Bhargav?'
'Be a gentleman and congratulate the young lady.'
And then Rajveer was shoved forward, and found himself face to face with her.
'Congratulations.' He forced outward.
She inclined her head to indicate that she had been listening.
'Raj! Can you believe Navin's sister is your senior now?'
'Hardly.'
'It's so exciting, isn't it?'
'Bhargav, I hardly think its exciting. And we have to get going.'
She finally turned her attention towards him.
'Good afternoon, Major Bhargav,' and nodded at him politely, 'Good afternoon, Captain.'
'This afternoon cannot, under any circumstances be called good, Madam.'
Her phone rang, snapping her out. Furiously she wiped her tears, and picked up the receiver.
'Major Singh.'
'Captain Shekhawat.'
Silence. She could make out the shiver in his voice.
'Where are you?' her curiosity was at its peak, even at times like this.
'Almost at the gate.'
Silence reigned again, before he cleared his throat.
'Madam, about CRPP, security measures have to be taken for the Officer's Ball. But everything has to be hushed. I was wondering –'
'Captain Sharma, and Major Bhargav are in charge, I believe.'
'Yes, of course, but don't you think—'
'Captain, leave it to them.'
'Yes, Madam. But I personally think—'
'Captain I don't care what you think. Who's the superior here, you or me?'
'You, Madam.'
'And I'm saying leave Captain Sharma and Major Bhargav to it. Is that understood?'
'Yes Madam.'
'And you'll do nothing if not under my orders.'
'Yes Madam.' She could hear his slight hitching, and for a moment felt sorry for being so harsh. But then the moment was gone, and she was ice again.
'Captain, you're to stay at the Capital till the weekend.'
'But Naina, I have to—'
'Captain, you don't address your seniors with their names.'
'Naina-'
'Madam. Am I perfectly clear?'
'Crystal, Madam.'
'Good. You will turn back and arrange your lodgings.'
'Yes Madam.'
'Good day to you, Captain.'
'Wait, Madam—'
'Yes?'
'I'm sorry.'
'Sorry that I fell in love with you?'
'No, sorry that I forgot my promise to never call you Naina. Good day, Madam.'
She smiled vaguely, he did know how to make a day a bit better. She looked fondly at the receiver she was cradling, before the full impact of her harshness and his calmness came back to her. She buried herself in her arms and cried. Preview for Part 17
Oh, poor dear, what would Ritu say? As far as I could recall, you were lovers, no? Poor, sweet Ritu, if it wasn't for the tragedy.'
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'She WHAT?' now he wasn't faking it, he never thought Naina would say something like this so soon. 'And what did you reply?'
'I told her I was sorry. I mean, I can't love her. This is just plain wrong.'
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