A New Dawn - updated part 7, pg. 13 NEW - Page 9

I am late, first thanks for 2 back to back updates. part 5 is also very beautifully written as always, very emotional Kranti this time with such a loving & caring Raj. story is going nice. waiting for the next part.

Hi poet i'm really sorry dear😔.........khub late hoye gechi......

HI Bonai, Hi Dinky

Don't worry even if u r late. The fact that you have read gives me pleasure.

I am gonna update the next part now. DO read it and let me know.

Sorry, I am upset today, so I couldn't comment in details. I will do so later. I am really upset.

Anyway ...

PART VI

Jalandhar

Sanjay and Nirmal's Residence

Sometime in the afternoon …

'Kranti, you need to eat some more, otherwise how will you gain strength?' Nirmal's voice seemed to be stern, as she tried to force some more food inside her sister's mouth.

Kranti shook her head feebly and replied,

'No I can't eat any more Nirmal Didi. My stomach is full.'

'Full?' Nirmal nearly shrieked. 'You haven't even eaten half of what you are supposed to eat as per the Doctor's order?'

Kranti turned her face away; she didn't want to eat any more. The last few days have been grueling for her. Her recovery had been slow but sure and it was only during the last couple of days that she was conscious.

As she stared outside the window, she saw a few birds chirping on the window sill. They were happy.

She heard Nirmal sigh beside her as she readied herself to alight from the bed.

'Kranti, you are not helping at all. I wish Rajbir was here' Nirmal said, before leaving the room.

Kranti looked at Nirmal leaving the room in a huff with the plate of food in her hand. She was surprised that her sister had suddenly brought up the issue of her husband. She hadn't seen him for the past twenty four hours and was worried. Both Sanjay and Nirmal were tight-lipped about his whereabouts.

She was really worried. She realized what a great risk he had taken by helping her flee Amritsar. Nevertheless she had been happy about the fact that he had come for her, all the same. After all, she hadn't expected him to come back, after those four months of agony, waiting for him all alone in Amritsar.

She still remembered how he had held her close that morning, as she woke up from sleep, her entire body feeling bruised and beaten, after having spent days in custody. She knew she had a bruise on her face and that it was ugly, she hadn't wanted him to see her like that. But the moment he had touched her lips with his, all her insecurities had fled, and she remembered tears filling her eyes. He hadn't let her cry that morning; he had simply kissed her tears away. He held her close while she went back to sleep again, wondering if it was love, or just plain sympathy on his part.

When she woke up about an hour later, she was surprised to find them in the same position. Only he had mumbled a minute later,

'Kranti … err. Could you please move? My arm is all pins and needles.'

An embarrassed Kranti moved away from her husband's arms, while Raj smiled wickedly.

The next few days were a revelation to Kranti. Raj's presence filled her heart and mind with a sense of peace and belonging that she had never even dreamt of. The security that she had clamored for internally since she was a child found its expression in her basking in Raj's protectiveness, though she tried hard not to reveal it in front of Raj. Often she mused whether she was in love with him or not. The answer was always negative since she hardly found anything positive about her husband to fall in love with. Except his quiet, passionate, brooding ways; except his sense of protectiveness; his attentive nature; his empathy and his love for her …

'Wait!' Kranti would remind herself. 'From where did love come in all of a sudden? I couldn't possibly love that irritating man?'

Bemusedly, she watched him trying hard to adjust to the tough living conditions which Kranti was used to. She came to a conclusion – she liked having him around her.

Her co-patriots had once again sent food for both of them the next afternoon, when Raj had said

'Kranti, I have money with me. Why can't I go and buy some food? For how long will they supply us?'

Kranti had simply shaken her head

'No Rajbir, you can't draw the attention of the Police. They are smart enough to get the equation right if you go outside to buy food. Along with me, you will also be on their watch list.'

'I don't mind' he had answered a bit too hot-headed. 'I can't see you suffer like this.'

'I am not suffering Rajbir' she had retorted back sharply. 'I am fine.'

A second later, she had added a bit hesitantly.

'I don't want anything to happen to you Rajbir. You have your family to take care of.'

Raj had walked to her and held her chin.

'You are my family Kranti.'

She gulped away her tears and turned away.

'I mean your parents Raj. I am sure they are waiting for you to return.'

He spoke quietly,

'They know I came to take you back.'

She wheeled around to face him, astonishment clearly marked in her beautiful face.

'Didn't they stop you? Didn't they tell you why I am no longer there?' she asked, her voice almost a whisper.

'When have people been able to alter the course of love?' he questioned back. 'I told them that I believe you and know that you never lie. Even if the truth is not always palatable.'

Kranti stumbled a bit as tears blinded her. She thought angrily

'What's wrong with me? Why am I such a mess in front of Raj? Why am I so vulnerable in front him?'

'You don't have to hide yourself from me. I would like you to share your life with me. Just the way I want to share it with you' a voice from behind had informed her.

She had turned around once more and collapsed directly in his arms, her tears washing away all the days, months and years of being unloved and uncared for. In return, Raj had held her protectively, soothing away all her pains and worries.

………

It was about a week later when Kranti had noticed Raj standing near the window, gazing out thoughtfully. She knew that he was thinking about his family, though he wouldn't admit it.

'You need to go back to your family, Raj' she had whispered to him, as her arms encircled his waist from behind, her head resting on his broad back.

She knew that Raj was surprised; after all, this was the first time she had hugged him of her own. In a minute, Raj had maneuvered her into his arms and had tipped her chin up.

'Will you come with me Kranti?' he had asked.

'I can't Raj. You know that' she had answered. 'Further I don't want any strained relation between your family and you. I know how important a family is; or rather how priceless parents are. And this revolution is also very important for me.'

'What will I do without you Kranti?' he had lamented. 'I can't live without you.'

Kranti had settled her head on his chest, and almost whispered.

'I will be waiting for you over here Raj. Please do come back.'

In answer, he had tightened his embrace.

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Thanks Rachana.The forum was looking deserted now a days. Nice update yaar. Both Raj and Kranti never loose their character even in hard times that is the beauty . They both are strong and emotional .Loved this part.

Darun update Rachna👍🏼.........agree with nidhi our forum was lukin fika fika nw days.......bt ur update has made my day dear...........Kranti's acceptance of Raj is really gr8..............specially d scene where she hugged Raj from behind is something which i always wanted 2 see in MRD(bt hats of 2 d PH vo din kabhi dekhne ko nahi mila).

Originally posted by: Sri_Nidhi

Thanks Rachana.The forum was looking deserted now a days. Nice update yaar. Both Raj and Kranti never loose their character even in hard times that is the beauty . They both are strong and emotional .Loved this part.

Originally posted by: meftal

firstly welcome back poetic,a great update,now kranti has accept ed that she also need raj for support and love,both the characters are going in good way.

Originally posted by: dinky_05

Darun update Rachna👍🏼.........agree with nidhi our forum was lukin fika fika nw days.......bt ur update has made my day dear...........Kranti's acceptance of Raj is really gr8..............specially d scene where she hugged Raj from behind is something which i always wanted 2 see in MRD(bt hats of 2 d PH vo din kabhi dekhne ko nahi mila).

Why r u upset dear?? is it bcoz of Prabhleen's new role??i know d news is bit shocking bt dnt worry.......dekhbe amader ei serial ta o bhalo lagbe(i just hope)

BTW i've seen ur video...........haiiiiiii 😳 😍 ki bolbo ami tau akhon shopner duniya a 😍