Part 13:-
Revision:- He now was considered a part of their family, and he resolved to protect them at all costs and terms. His newfound treasure was too invaluable and it was his second most priority.
Present Scenario:-
All of them were brought out of their emotional status by Naina?s appearance. She was astounded to see tears in her mom?s and Raj?s eyes. Even her dad looked quite sentimental. Concern overpowered her and she hurried towards them with those frowns clearly depicted on her creamy complexion. She put forth her worry but none of her parents replied. Finally, facing Rajveer her eyes bore into his demanding answers to wipe out her confusion. But all he said was sorry for delaying and ignoring her disbelief they walked inside. All she could do was follow them. By his time Arjun also was up and on the dining table she introduced Raj to her son. Raj smiled nervously when Arjun squealed at his sight and displayed signs so as to be in Raj?s arms. Naina was dumbstruck. All she could do was gaze open mouthed. Arjun was quite fussy and had often refused to approach strangers par idhar to manjra hi kuch aur tha. Her choosy son had in no time acknowledged Raj and was quite happily and surprisingly drinking his milk and having tidbits of breakfast which paradoxically contrasted with her forcing him to eat or sip even a morsel of his breakfast. She was in a daze. Raj's appearance out of nowhere, Arjun's weird behavior and her parent's reluctance contributed to the finest to her present scenario of mind.
But segregating her mounting questions for later, she hastily gulped down the remaining of her breakfast as she had a case to work on. She had acquired a rusty look with a corrosive denim jeans and white t-shirt which made Raj appreciate her dusky manifestation. He wasn't going to allow her to go alone. Handing over Arjun to Naina?s parents (or should I say in-laws; Naina jaldi haan kar do!! lol), he offered to accompany her. She initially declined his offer but when he pressurized her she gave in. As they made themselves in his black jeep, in which he had arrived, late last night, she asked him a question which had hounded her since last night,
"Sir, app kal achanak raat ko?.. Yahan?? "
"Vo haan. I was just concerned since the threat I heard you receive and wanted to check on you with your sudden departure last evening." He said vaguely.
But Naina had an intuition that there was more to the matter than what the hunky Major was letting out. She knew that he would not tell her now. It wasn?t the right time to pester him to reveal matters. Satisfying herself, with a sigh she sat back and enjoyed the lush and refreshed environment while the wind kept flirting with her tresses. When Raj glanced at her mid way, he was so engrossed and mesmerized by her exquisiteness that he didn?t pay heed to the approaching lorry. Naina suddenly look front and screamed. Brought out from his dream land, he suddenly sensed the situation and expertly maneuvered the jeep to safety and quickly stopped it letting out a sigh while Naina sat still rattled. Quickly unbolting his seat belt he hurried to her side and asked if she was alright. There was momentarily no response and then he found himself rubbing his ear. Naina had started yelling at him.
"Dekh ke gadi nahin chala sakte. Kahan tha aapka dhyan? Khud ko Shah rukh samjhte hain kya. Vo 'main hoon na' thi aur yeh reality.Hero giri! Main nahin chilati to aaj kya kya ho jaata. Aap itne careless kaise ho sakte hain? Absolutely Ridiculous!!! I hope you weren't day dreaming. Aap ek major hain aur aisi galti to khaas kar aap se nahin honi chahiye thi. Pata nahin war times main aapne khud ko kaise sambhala hua hoga. Alekh ne kaha tha ki app jaldi chalate hain phir bhi poora control hota hai ,par aaj!!uff!! main toh.."
Her mouth had been covered by Raj's sturdy hands. He looked amused while she fretted and fumed at his recklessness. He could notice shock lurking in those kohl lined almond shaped eyes.
"I am sorry! Actually something distracted me and I was too preoccupied.? "
Her eyes softened at his apology and her frowns eased. She quickly calmed herself and nodded in reply. "Ab dhyan se."
They quickly reached their destination.
Note:-
well guys, here's the next part. the next part will be up after i receive min. 12 comments ( i noe m greedy, but also m disappointed that not many have commented.). if the quality is deteriorating, suggestions and constructive criticism are welcome. But plz do comment as thay are quite encouragin especially in this facet of literature.
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