All she could do is cry; the love of her life is leaving again. This should have been thebest time of her life. She should be waiting for their child to come, who is now 2 weeks due. She could not help but cry. He promised her he would stay with her, during this crucial time. Right know a call came and he looked serious she could guarantee that it's from the base. She knows she should not cry she should get used to it. It was the same story as usual. Every time he leaves the pain was afresh, the emptiness she felt when he left increases, the pain keeps on increasing. She could not control her damn emotions. She knew he hates seeing her like this but what could she do? Her emotions seemed involuntary, out of her reach. She did not blame him, never, because this is the life she chose for herself, being an army officer's wife. In spite of seeing each other rarely, she believed miraculously their love got stronger with their separation. She had heard many tales regarding the failed marriages of millions of military officers, but she was never insecure about her marriage. As, she believed distance is not a cause why love fades away. The only thing that she knows is that deeper the roots of love longer they stay. That was her logic, and her marriage with Kunj was surely a dream come true it took her a lot of time to convince him to marry her, because he was reluctant as he had concluded that marrying him would ruin her life, but it didn't even though they had so less time together , they had the best time together. They lived through the beautiful memories; she had kept safe in her heart There were painful times too when she was all alone and she needed him, needed his comforting, touch , needed his comforting voice, needed his comforting kiss on the forehead, needed his comforting arms, her shield, but she managed. She tried be dauntless, and at times she managed better than she expected. She would have a smile on her face as she knew Kunj would be proud of her. Both being orphans had none except each other, when she was pregnant she could not tell me about her pregnancy until the 5th month because he was in a place where he was waging a battle and for miles there was no telephone, no wifi, no internet or even post offices. She used to spend Days telling their unborn child the Tales of his father's bravery. How he is as person. That is when Kunj enters five minutes before, he was busy going to and fro in the corridor thinking of a way to tell her that he had to leave there's an emergency. How could he break is promise again? He had broken his promise innumerable times, yet, she never said a word , she usually, cried and then said- It's ok, I understand , but her eyes said something else, I understand, it's not ok, not again please, just for one more day, stay back so. That i could relish your touch; for one last time and store it in my treasure of memories. He was already guilty that he didn't know about his wife's pregnancy until the fifth month and now he was leaving her again. He could feel mammoth guilt within him. At, times he had thought that he acted selfish by marrying her, he shouldn't have married her, but she would not let go. The moment he enters he realizes that she has already understood. Being a military officer he was dauntless for sure, probably he can witness millions of bloodsheds and not feel anything, but a lone tear from eye tore him into pieces, there lay the irony of his life. In, the battle field the very thought of fulfilling her desire kept him alive. Every time he went away she always says the same statement- I hope to see you soon. He rushes to her side as she should not be upset during her last days of the pregnancy, and other wise, also he could stand seeing her sad. He sits next her she immediately leaves the pillow and keeps her head on his lap and hugs him tight, as if promising to never let go.
VO yun na lamha lamha meri yaad mein
Hoke tanha tanha mere baad mein
Naina ashq na ho
Maana kal se honge hum door
Naina ashq na ho
Naina ashq na ho...
Main na lauta aane waale saal jo
Meri wardi bole mera haal toh
Naina ashq na ho
Yeh samajhna, main hoon majboor
Naina ashq na ho
Naina ashq na ho..
They don't know for how long they were like that, but it gave them pleasure, peace and most important of all it gave remedy to their aching hearts, and broken souls. Time the ruler of everything, had always manipulated love. The cruel time that did not even wait a second when someone dies, forget shedding a tear. Time was emotionless. The ticking off the clock only reminded both of them of the little time they had left for themselves. They wish they could stop the time, and relish this moment of togetherness for little longer, if not forever. Twinkle gets up and pulls him up on the bed and eyes him to lie down. He knew her she barely spoke when he had to leave, because he knew that her left over guard will fall, and she did not want that, because she didn't want to make it more difficult for him to leave, so even though she is chatter- box and she is called All India Radio she preferred remaining mum. He lies down, as per her wishes, she also lies down, keeping her head on his left chest, hearing his heart beats, which were melody to her ears and holding him tight. A lone tear rolled down his eyes, seeing her in pain. Only if he could lessen her pain. Only if he could, but damn it he was helpless like usual. He had tried many times, to talk to her, but that only made situations worse, because she cried more.
Beete huey lamhon ke taare ginunga main
Aake tujhe khwaabon mein tere milunga main
Jab kabhi halki halki barkha aaye
Jab kabhi dil bhi yunhi bhar sa jaaye
Jab kabhi halki halki barkha aaye
Uss pal jhonka ik banke aaunga main
Us pal zulfe palke daaman chhu jaaunga main
O teri choodi nagmein gaaye jo mere
Teri palkon pe ho saaye jo mere
Naina ashq na ho
Aansu karte humein kamzor
Naina ashk na ho
Naina ashk na ho..
He looked at clock ticking sharp: 12 A.M, he had to give her some new memories he thought, which they both could relish. He calls her- Twinkle. She responds by getting up. He gets out of the bed and says- chal. She looks confused and asks - kahan? Kunj says- chal na, aur apni detectivgiry band kar, He gently scopes his beautiful wife in his arms and takes her down stairs and -keeps on the sofa and says- Aj mer biwi ko kya khanna hai? Twinkle - Kunj mujhe bhuk nai. Kunj- Bhuk kaise naho hai, har roj 12 baje mujhe utha ke tum bolti ho ki Kunj mujhe aur baby ko midnight snacks khanna hai. Aj kya hua? Twinkle- Theek hai jo bana hai bana lo Kunj. Kunj- good girl. She looked at him as long as her eyes could look at him without blinking. She smiled many times and also did laugh because of the way he made fun of the vegetables or the pasta. This was one of the reasons why she loved him. He knew how to make her laugh, even when she was in pain. And this only made her love him harder. He also smiled each time he saw her laugh or smile, he loved being her "personal joker" that's what she called him, when he behaved like this. Finally, when he had made vegetable pasta with cheese, he made her eat healthy food no matter what. He sat beside her, and gives her a CD and asks her to play, it was a beautiful gift, and the moments she sees that the CD's contain all their memories. Her eyes get brim with tears, but this time, the tears were of happiness she gently kisses his lip. They watch the videos, photos, portraying their life and Kunj feed her side by side. He knew there's no use asking her sleep so he did not ask her to sleep. When they were done watching, Twinkle says- Kunj I love you. Kunj says- toh thodi na mai kam pyar karta hun jhalli.
Tere liye saansein aaye
Teri liye jaaye, jaaye re.. jaaye re...
Tere liye saansein aaye
Teri liye jaaye, jaaye re.. jaaye re...
Rabba...
Rabba bairi se bichode jaane kisne banaye
Haaye re, haaye re, haaye re.. doori tadpaaye
Mere baad chaahe aaye yaad meri
Naina ashq na ho
Naina ashq na ho
Naina ashq na ho...
Ashq na ho ho ho ho..
Twinkle sees the clock it was still 2:00 A.M... A smile gleamed on her face thinking there are few more hours left; this did not go unnoticed by Kunj. He opens the window and carries her near the window. She looks at full moon and smiles and so does Kunj. Twinkle- Yeh moon humare liye kitna special hai na Kunj. Kunj says- haan, Jabi full moon ata hai tum is se dekh kar mujhe yaad karti ho, aur mai is se dekh kar tujhe yaad karta hun. Twinkle - and wecan feel each other's presence, and she hugs him tighter. Twinkle- I'll miss you Kunj. Aur please is bar contact karne ki koshish karne, mujhe bahut dar lagta hain jab tum mere se mahino ke liye baat nahi karte, ya at least letter toh bhej dena please... He knew her, he knew she would plead, and her plea only made him feel guiltier. During the sleepless nights in the battlefield he often had thought why could he not do some other job, probably because he loved his job, and once Twinkle had said him if you ever leave your job because of me I will never be able to forgive myself, He knew she was proud of him. Proud that her husband was ready to sacrifice his life for an unknown person, but she also had spent sleepless nights thinking whether he was alive or whether he was injured. That's when Twinkle drags him out from the bubbles of his thoughts saying- Kunj and she yawns. Kunj says- sone chale Twinkle, you're tired. Twinkle says- Kisne kaha Kunj ki mai tired hoon? Kunj- tumhari ankhon ne, please Twinkle abhi jhagd mat, bas thodi der so ja, I promise I'll wake up at 5:00. Twinkle looked at him for assurance, he blinked his eyes, and she says- ok, but I want to sleep in the sofa. Kunj says ok, and he leaves her down and he goes and lies down on the sofa and parts his legs to give her enough space to snuggle in and she snuggles in, and closes her and dozes off, and so does he.
O Likhi khat mein maine tujhe baat jo
Sona rakh ke takiye tale raat ko
Naina ashq na ho
Ye judaai bhi hai dastoor
Naina ashq na ho
Naina ashq na ho...
She gets up before he does, she gently caresses her sleeping husband, and he just looked so peaceful and so adorable. Then she goes and makes some food for him to take. By the time he gets up she is done with her work, she smiles at him and says- good morning, and hands him the towel. He goes and takes bath and she serves him breakfast, they both eat in silence and they steal glances of each other, because both of them knew no words could comfort their bleeding hearts. After they finish their breakfast, she hears the bell ring, so does he, she knows he has to leave, she hugs him tight, he also hugs her back with the same force, and he breaks the hug and kisses her lips gently and says- Apna khayal rakhio Twinkle. And then he kneels down and kisses her tummy and says- aur meri princess ka bhi. Twinkle - par mujhe prince chaiye, jo bikul tumhare jaise diktha ho Kunj. Kunj- is bar princess phiragli bar prince, ok. She blushes and nods. Twinkle- I really really love you Kunj. I'll be waiting for you with our princess. He kisses her forehead and he whispers - bye, meri Syappa Queen. Twinkle says- Bye mere Sadu Sarna, and she opens the door and bids him adieu handing over the tiffin.
Both had no clue what the future had for them, but they decided to hold their guards for a little while, so they could make the good bye a little less painful. But both knew that the other was faking, but they kept quiet. Quite for each other.
Main na lauta aane waale saal jo
Meri wardi bole mera haal to
Naina ashq na ho
Ye samjhna, main hoon majboor
Naina ashq na ho
Naina ashq na ho..