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Part 11
Woh Meri Neend
Woh meri neend, mera chain
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh mera pyaar, mera daard
Mujhe lauta doh
Neend jitni bhi maine khoyi hai
Chain jitna bhi maine khoya hai
Woh meri neend, mera chain
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh mera pyaar, mera daard
Mujhe lauta doh
Ek masoom dil hai
Aur sitam hai kitne
Iss mohabbat ke siva
Aur bhi gham hai kitne
Mere ishq ka imtehaa yun naa lo
Tumhe hai kasam meri jaan yun naa lo
Khawb jitney bhi maine dekhe hai
Yaad jitna kiya hai maine tujhe
Woh mere khawb, meri yaad
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh meri neend, mera chain
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh mera pyaar, mera daard
Mujhe lauta doh
Yeh meri bhul thi joh maine tujhe pyaar kiya
Naa milne wali mohabaat ka intezaar kiya
Yeh kya rang laayi hai meri bafaa
Mili hai mujhe kis liyeh yeh sazaa
Teri chahaat ki pyaas thi mujh ko
Tujhko paane ke thi umid mujhe
Woh meri pyaas, woh umid
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh meri neend, mera chain
Mujhe lauta doh
Neend jitni bhi maine khoyi hai
Chain jitna bhi maine khoya hai
Woh meri neend, mera chain
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh mera pyaar, mera daard
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh mere khawb, meri yaad
Mujhe lauta doh
Woh meri pyaas, woh umid
Mujhe lauta doh
Valley Presbyterian Hospital – 2:15pm
The man who had tortured Prachi for these past four years stood before her once again. The man who had violated her, who had abused her, who had given her nothing but pain and sorrow, the man who took her peace and her self-respect, he stood in front of her once again. Prachi stared in shock and disbelief at Neev who was taking steps, coming closer and closer to her slowly. He had a look in his eyes that sent an ice cold shiver down Prachi's spine. She was still very weak so it wasn't like she could jump out of bed and run away from him. Prachi franticly looked for the nurses call button but for the life or her she couldn't find it. She began pushing herself back on the bed with her arms.
"Who is this 'Milind' that has you smiling like an idiot?" Neev asked.
"You…you shouldn't be here. Somya got a restraining order against you," Prachi told him.
"You didn't answer my question," Neev stated, still coming closer to her inch by inch, "You know how I don't like it when you don't answer my questions. I don't like asking the same thing more than once."
"What do you want? Just leave me alone. Go away!" she yelled, or at least she tried; her voice barely came out as a whisper.
"Oh come on honey, how can I leave you? You are my wife and you are in the hospital, I can't leave you now," he said with a sarcastic tone, "If I leave you now, what kind of husband will people think I am."
"Don't do this…please," Prachi begged, now with her back hard up against the head board of the bed.
"Has saying 'please' ever gotten you anywhere with me?"
Neev was now right at the boot of the bed, his fingers tracing the edge of the foot board.
"Go away…just go away. I won't tell anyone that you were here. Please just go," she pleaded with him more.
Neev completely ignored Prachi's pleas when he said, "Show me where it hurts, I'll kiss it make it better."
Neev's voice came out almost as a venomous hiss, he was so close to Prachi that she could feel his breath on her face. Prachi was scared stiff, literally, she couldn't move for some reason, no matter how much she wanted to. Her body shuddered when Neev took his hand and pushed a strand of unruly hair back behind her ear. He then proceeded to place a kiss on her cheek right where there was a bruise which was still raw, therefore causing Prachi to flinch. Neev pulled back just enough so that Prachi could see the evil glint in his eyes. This time when he leaned in he aimed lower than her cheek, he aimed for her lips.
Tears welled up in Prachi's eyes again as she recalled the many times that Neev had forced himself on her thorough out their marriage. She remembered him hitting her, scratching her, kissing her, and touching her. Her mind was frozen back in time as well as her body. As she tried to brace herself for the kiss she closed her eyes and tried very hard to not actually cry.
Prachi was expecting the kiss but the next thing she knew she heard a loud thud across the room. Opening her eyes she saw Neev on the floor by the door and an angry looking Milind standing next to her. Milind glanced over Prachi looking to see if he had actually hurt her.
"Are you ok?" he asked.
Prachi didn't say anything; all she could manage at this point was to nod her head. Getting the ok from Prachi, Milind had crossed the room to where Neev was in a few steps. Neev was still attempting to get up onto his own two feet, but he didn't have to try for too long because Milind bent down, grabbed him by the collar and pulled him up. As Milind pulled Neev up Prachi saw Somya and Nancy enter the room.
"Get security now!" Milind yelled, apparently he had seen the girls too.
Nancy raced out of the room towards the nurse's station while Somya came to Prachi's side and hugged her.
Milind was seething with anger as he pushed Neev up against the wall. He had done it so hard that he decorative fame that hung on the wall shook. Milind still said nothing; instead he took a swing at Neev and hit his square in the jai. A loud grunt of pain could be heard coming form Neev as he crumpled to the floor. That didn't stop Milind though; with Neev on the floor Milind began kicking him, causing Neev to curl up into a ball to try and cover himself form the blows, not that it helped.
"You filthy, sorry-excuse-of-a-man! How dare you come here! How dare you touch Prachi!" Milind roared as he kept beating up Neev.
Nothing and no one was stopping Milind today, he was going to give Neev exactly what he had deserved.
"I should have done this as soon as I found out you were an abusive ass hole, but I didn't! If I had, then Prachi wouldn't be in the hospital today. If I had gotten you then, an innocent child wouldn't have lost the chance to live."
Milind was able to give Neev a good round of kicks and punches before three security guards stormed in; two held Milind back from killing Neev and the other jerked Neev up to a standing position. The guards held Milind back as he began to calm down just a bit, so that he was no longer on the verge of killing Neev. A moment later, the guards eased their grip as Milind stepped away from them.
Milind looked Neev up and down inspecting his injuries. Neev had a busted lower lip, a laceration right above his left eyebrow, blood was dripping from his mouth, nose and various other places where he was cut. His shirt was stained with blood and even torn in a few places. He looked like he had the beating of a life time; just the results Milind wanted.
"Call the police, get this man arrested," Milind ordered.
"You cannot do that Mr. Milind," Neev said sarcastically, "I am her husband. If anyone is leaving it is you."
"Oh think again, we have a restraining order against you; you cannot come with in 500ft of Prachi or else your ass will be in jail."
"That restraining order won't stand up in court, it was obtained without the consent of Prachi; Somya did it, that won't count."
"That own wont since Di is awake now, but the one we got her to sign after she woke up, that one will hold in court," replied Somya, causing Neev to shut up.
Now it was Nancy's turn to give her two cents. "You son-of-a-bitch! Haven't you done enough to Prachi! Why the hell did you come back? You have abused and raped her for years but she didn't say anything, but now, now your game is over. She lost her baby because of you; I hope you rot in hell!"
The guards began escorting a very vocal Neev who was cursing out Prachi and the whole lot of them.
"Wait," Milind instructed. The security guards stopped right outside of the room and Milind walked up to Neev. "If I ever so much as see you in the same building as Prachi, then you better watch out. If you ever scare her, talk to her or touch her again, you won't see what is coming your way. You thought this was bad; do so much as look at Prachi and I will kill you with my bare hands! Now get out of my sight!"
Neev suddenly began yelling before the guards could escort him out, "He threatened me, did you all hear that, he said he would kill me! I need police protection. You three have to tell the police and corroborate my story!"
"Carl, did you hear something?" asked the first guard.
"Nope David, not a thing. Jake, what about you?"
"No, I tend not to listen to other peoples business," said the last one.
"He said he would kill me, you heard Mr. Milind say he would kill me with his bare hands," Neev protested.
"No, I didn't hear that, I head him tell us to arrest you," said the last one again.
"I did hear one of the girls mention something about abuse and rape of your wife though, let me tell you, I hate men who disrespect women," said the first one, as they dragged Neev into the elevator.
"You know the cuts on your face look pretty bad, huh nurse?" asked one of the guards. "Looks like he needs stitches."
"It sure does, I'd say about 5 but since he is so special, we will make sure he gets 10," replied one of the nurses behind the desk at the nurses station."
"Hope you've got anesthesia," said another guard.
"Oh, sorry…we don't. Just used the last bit we had on a little kid down in ER," she replied.
"Aww, now that is just too bad, isn't it mister. Looks like you are having a bad day." That was the last thing one of the guards said as they shoved Neev into the elevator at the end of the corridor.
Milind couldn't help but crack a weak smile at the comments the security guard and the nurses had made. He was about to go inside but then a though occurred to him. Quickly pulling out his phone, Milind searched for a second until he found the number that he needed and then pressed 'send'.
"Mr. Adler this is Milind Mishra. I need you here at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, I need you here now!" Milind didn't clarify anything else before he hung up.
When Milind re-entered Prachi's room he saw Nancy pacing nervously while she talked on the phone with someone in hushed tones and Somya still sat next to Prachi rubbing her back trying to get her to calm down. Giving Prachi a once over Milind could see that she was visibly frightened and her entire body was shaking, despite that fact that she had her knees curled up to her chest and held on to them in an attempt to stop shaking.
Without saying anything Milind walked over to the other side of the bed and sat next to Prachi. Seeing him, Somya gently pushed Prachi out of her arms and into Milind's waiting arms. Prachi looked at him for a split second before her eyes welled with tears again and she grabbed onto Milind as if her life depended on it. Milind put both of his arms around her and pulled her in close, leaving no space between their bodies what so ever.
"Shh, he will never bother you again Pari," Milind said as he tired to sooth her, "I promise you; you will never have to deal with that man again. I am never going to leave your side…ever."
"Sorry to interrupt," Nancy said as everyone looked at her, "I just got off the phone with my brother, he said that because Neev violated his restraining order he can only be held in lock up for a day or two max, but then he is out again."
"What if he comes after Di again?" Somya asked worried.
"Don't worry, he won't but if he does, he will answer to me. Besides, he will no longer be a problem in Prachi's life."
When Milind said that, the three women looked at him in confusion but also with a twinkle of hope in their eyes.
"What do you mean?" Nancy asked.
"I called my lawyer; he will be her soon to draw up Prachi and Neev's divorce papers."
"Oh thank God one of us had the brain power to think of that," Somya said as she relaxed a bit and sat down in one on the lounge chairs in the room.
Milind looked down at Prachi as if looking from some sort of sign that he had done the right thing by calling his lawyer. Prachi too looked up at him and gave in a small, weak smile giving him the sign he needed. Milind kissed the top of her head and then took her back into his arms and just held her until her shaking stopped, which wasn't until she had fallen asleep.
It was nearly an hour later that Mr. Adler had showed up. He greeted Milind in the lobby and asked what was the urgent matter that Milind had called him for. Milind took about 20 minutes explaining the entire situation to Mr. Adler and told him exactly what had to be done. Milind and Mr. Adler went up to the floor where Prachi was and were greeted by Somya and Nancy as they entered. Milind panicked for a second as he asked where Prachi was, Somya informed him that she was just inside the bathroom washing her face.
A few minutes a weak and wobbling Prachi stepped out wrapped in a robe. Milind was at her side in a second giving her support as she walked back to the bed. Milind set her down gently and muttered a curse under his breath as Prachi flinched and groaned as she sat down, obviously her injuries were causing her pain. When Milind stepped back he looked at Prachi's face.
"Pari," he whispered as he ran a finger across her cheek where a big bruise rested. Bending over he kissed it with the utmost care and tenderness. All Prachi could do was give him a week smile.
"Prachi, this is Mr. Adler my lawyer, he does corporate law but has agreed to help out with your case," Milind informed. "Mr. Adler any questions you have are welcome, we want this done and over with as soon as possible."
That started off Mr. Adler and his million and one questions. He asked the most non-sense type of questions to the types of questions that caused tears to come into Prachi's eyes. Prachi had to recall events that she had tried for so long to forget. Milind stood by with his hands balled into fists and uttering curses every once in a while as Prachi recalled the first time Neev had forced himself on her. She then she recounted the times he had physically abused her and other incidences of his marital rape. The session finally ended with Prachi accounting for the last time he had beat her; it happened as she tried to leave him. Neev would not have his once subservient wife walk out on him, which raised questions about his manhood, he would not tolerate that.
"What do you think Mr. Adler, how long will this divorce process take?" asked Milind.
"Well, usually these things take about a year if not more," he said.
"Damn it! There has to be another way to get this done faster!" Milind yelled.
"Mr. Mishra, please listen. Normally these things take that long, but this case is anything but normal. With the reports of marital rape and physical abuse which, if verified by medical evidence, will speed up the process. Add to that the fact that Mrs. Shergill lost her baby due to his abuses, her case is strong. With this degree of violence involved, the judges too end up being sympathetic and siding with the victim."
"Oh thank God. But how long will it take, time wise?" Somya asked.
"I cannot garuntee that now, I will consult with a collegue who specializes in these types of cases, but my best educated guess is that this should only take a few months, given that…" he trailed off.
"Given what?" Milind asked.
"Given that Mr. Shergill signs the petition and doesn't plan to fight the divorce in court."
"Neev will never do that, we will never let go of me," Prachi cried as she sunk back into her bed, feeling dejected.
"Don't worry, he will sign the papers and he will let you go…I'll make sure of it," Milind replied.
"Well then I will draw up the papers as soon as I get back to the office and overnight it to you. Bring them to me once they are signed and we will take it from there," said Mr. Adler as he gathered his things to leave.
"Mr. Adler," Prachi called, in a weak voice, "Thank you so much."
"Don't mention it dear, I hope that you get out of this marriage soon. You deserve a man who loves you; you didn't have that with Mr. Shergill, but you have that now," he said before he left, but not before giving Milind a knowing glance.
Hours had passed since the lawyer had left. It was well into the night and Milind had stayed with Prachi. He had instructed Nancy to go home with Somya and get some rest. The hospital only allowed one person to stay with Prachi and there was no way Milind was leaving. The girls only left because the feared that if for some reason Neev returned, Milind would be the only one able to handle him.
Milind and Prachi were lying on her bed, it wasn't really big enough for the two of them but they still made it work. Milind held her in his arms as she rested and tried to look forward to her future, a future without Neev.
"I love you," Milind whispered to Prachi.
"I love you too," she replied.
"When did you fall in love with me Pari, because I fell in love the minute you took one step away from me four years ago," he proclaimed.
"I fell in love with you when we danced under the stars on the pier for the first time. I had given you my mind, heart, body and soul; I had surrendered my everything to you at that moment."
Milind looked into his Pari's eyes and saw the truth and love shining in her eyes. He then gently and passionately took her lips into a kiss; it was a tender kiss that showed how much he really loved her, because he too had given her is mind, heart, body and soul that night, he had given her his everything.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Hum dil de chuke sanam
Tere ho gaye hai hum
Teri kasam
Yeh duniyah kare sitam
Tujhpe mitenge hum
Teri kasam
Hum dil de chuke sanam
Tere ho gaye hai hum
Teri kasam
Umidein tum hi se hai mere sanam
Thama hai tumhara hi yeh daman
Bhoolenge khabhi naa aab tumhe hum
Hum dil de chuke sanam
Tere ho gaye hai hum
Teri kasam
Teri yadoon ke sayeh mein guzre gi yeh zindagi
Us khuda ke baad toh pooja hogi baas teri
Chahe jo mang lo saab tumhara hai
Hum dil de chuke sanam,
Tere ho gaye hai hum,
Teri kasam
Teri kasam…
JAZ
