Hi forumwasis. This is my first attempt at an OS. Hope you all like it.
Sai was frantically pacing up and down the hall. A strong wind was blowing relentlessly, accompanied by thunder and lightening. In her anxiety, Sai was questioning her judgement in coming to Ghadchiroli. She had been determined to get the money from her Aaba's bank account - and had left Virat with no other option but to accompany her to Ghadchiroli.
Sensing this chance, Jagtap had tried to abduct her while she was returning from the bank yesterday. She managed to fight him off for a while, but before Virat could nab him, he made his escape. It had been 36 hours since Virat had gone with his officers to hunt down Jagtap, Vitthal and their henchmen. She had no information about Virat or the operation except the sound of gunfire now and then.
Being in the same place, in the same circumstances, facing the same enemy brought so many uneasy emotions in Sai. She remembered how her father had perished that day, shattering her entire world. And now, Virat Sir, who was the only one she had in this world, had been away fighting the same battle. She tried hard to be brave, but tears trickled down her cheeks uncontrollably. What if something happened to Virat Sir? Shuddering, she rushed to Lord Ganesha's idol at the corner of the hall. She dropped to her knees, joined her palms together and began saying an earnest prayer.
A few minutes later, she heard the Police siren outside. She jumped up and ran to the door. There he was, Virat Sir - giving orders to his subordinates.
After the officers left, Virat returned to the house to find Sai standing at the door - looking pale and shaken. He took his police cap off.
"Kya hua, Sai? Tum theek to ho?" Virat enquired.
Sai gave an annoyed look and went back to hall. Virat closed the door behind him.
"Kya zaroorat thi, bina proper planning kiye iss mission pe jaane ki?" Sai asked, turning her back to Virat.
"It was important to launch an attack while the gang was fleeing and unorganised. Agar hum planned attack karne ke liye wait karte, tho woh log hume chakma deke nikal jaate", Virat tried to explain.
"Aap mujhse ye sab kyoon explain kar rahe hain? Jaise ki aapko mere kuch bhi kehne ya na kehne par koi farak padta hai", Sai asked sulkingly.
Viart looked at her with a smirk, wondering what was going on in her mind.
"Sai, tum jaanana nahi chahogi ki hum mission mein successful the ki nahi? Humne Jagtap ko pakad liya hai, aur usse giraftaar bhi kar liya hai. Vitthal shayad Nagpur escape ho gaya. Kal subhe, main Nagpur jaunga, aur wahaan ki team ke saath milke, usse bhi pakad loonga...", Virat said.
"Mujhe kuch nahi sun na, aapko jo karna hai kijiye", saying, Sai started to leave.
Virat caught her by her wrist and stopped her.
"Sai, tumhe kya Ho gaya?", Virat asked softly.
Sai turned to him and said "Aapko andaaza bhi hai main kitni pareshan thi. Un logon ne aaba ko maar dala ...agar aapko bhi woh nuksaan pahuncha dete to?"
Tears we're beginning to well up in his her eyes although she was making visible efforts to control it. Virat was touched.
Virat placed his hands on her shoulders and said reassuringly "Sai, being a policeman's daughter, you know very well how a policeman's job is. There is no certainty in time or plan. But I promise you, I will not take unecessary risk."
Sai turned to hide her emotions. "What about that day when you got shot in the chest?"
Virat walked over to face his wife. "That was different. Many innocent lives were at stake. We had no other option but to storm the hotel. But I'm always careful in other missions. I do not subject either myself or my team to unnecessary risk."
He lifted her face by her chin and said tenderly, " Aur Sai, tum jo kehti ho, usse mujhe bahut farak padta hai."
Sai looked up at his eyes. She could see he was touched. Their eyes conveyed their silent understanding - her worry, his acknowledgement, her pain and his assurance. Both were overcome with emotion.
Virat slowly took both his wife's hands in his. He took a step towards her. Sai retreated back a step. The waltz continued - Virat advancing one step and Sai taking a step back - all the while their eyes locked in each other's gaze and their hands clasped together. Sai bumped against a pillar and they stopped.
Virat noticed a strand of hair close to her face. Slowly and tenderly he pushed back the lock and tucked it behind her ears. His young wife was looking so beautiful with her large eyes brimming with truth and concern.
Sai looked at Virat's face - his eyes were full of passion. He brought his hands to her face and she felt a tingle as he cupped it. Virat's wedding band shimmered in the moonlight. He was looking dashing in his uniform and his touch was gentle. Sai got lost in his aura - feeling breathless in his scent.
Virat lowered his face to hers. Instinctively, Sai lowered her gaze.
"Sai", Virat whispered.
Sai looked up. Virat's eyes were asking a question. Her eyes conveyed that she had conceded - in a way that only these two souls understood.
Virat closed his eyes and brought his lips close to hers. At first, he just caressed it with his own. Then, he opened his mouth a little and kissed her gently, but passionately.
Sai gave in to the kiss fully. It felt like she was in a dream - a beautiful dream from which she would wake up any time. The touch of his lips on hers was such an exhilarating feeling that she wondered if she was indeed dreaming. She put her hand on his - which were cupping her face. She could feel his watch and the warmth of his skin.
After the first prolonged kiss, he opened his eyes. Sai still had her eyes closed. He began planting small kisses on her mouth, near her lips and on her cheek.
Sai was breathing heavily. As her husband was showering her with his sweet kisses, she could hear her heart pounding and racing.
A sudden knock at the door startled them and broke their trance. They pulled away. They looked at each other confused and embarrassed. As the knock came again, Virat gathered himself and went to fetch the door. It was constable Kale who had come with information regarding Vitthal's whereabouts.
Virat looked at Sai - his eyes told her that he had to go. They both looked at each other with intense longing. Virat turned to Kale and gave order to ready the jeep. He put on his cap and got ready to leave. Before leaving, he turned back one more time and looked at Sai with hope and promise.
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