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The new case she was handed was dangerous, she was told that they will get help from other officers as well. Imlie and her partner Nikita looked over the file. It was about sleeper cells hideouts and activities. Before handing case over to ATS, the delhi unit wanted to prove themselves, the cheif requested the authority to have trust in their institution and that they will crack the case. They were given two months to orove themselves. Five people were selected Imlie being one from Delhi Unit. More members will be joining from two days from today. They were from Mumbai and Banglore. Imlie paled when she heard Mumbai she knew Aryan will be here . He is one of the best afer all. She didnt know how she will handle him front of her, she is still not forgotten him, she still loves him. When she went home as usual, Ivaani came running to her kissing her cheeks. Mrs Fernandes left foe the day.
“Hi baby how was your day?”She placed her daughter on her lap.
“Fun mommy, Me and Mrs fernandes played hide and seek”
“Oh wow, where did you hide?” She asked
“I hid in your bathroom mamma, i put towel on me”
“Smarty pants” she said pinching her nose.
“Lets go out, since i am home early today” Ivaani jumped and ran to get her shoes.
“Look at you ever ready to run outside” she laughed.
They went to a park nearby, it was beautiful weather too. She sat on the bench while Ivaani joined other kids to play. She was thinking how life would have been if they were together, but then she would never net her heartbeat also. Everything happens for reason it seems. She will behave normally and professionally if he is one of them to join the case. She snapped out of her thoughts, and noticed Ivanni missing. She panicked, she looked around and called out her name. She asked the kids, they pointed that she ran with Ahaan that side. She went towards the other side and was taken aback. Ahaan and her were sitting on man punching his stomach. “Beta mein iska uncle hoon” trying to tell Ivaani. Imlie ran and picked the kids up and kept them at safe distance while she without giving a look kicked the man who was just standing up. He fell and she took the opportunity to sit on him with her hands on his neck. Her heart stopped for minute, that eyes. Time stopped for both of them, she stared at him.. he looked different. He grew beard and his hair, small bun on his head. She saw half of his neck filled with tattoo but the eyes she can never forget.
He stared at her too, he smiled as if he had smiled after years. “Tum nai badli” he said softly
“Mommmy” Ivaani climbed on her back and sais, “Mommy hit him, he was taking Ahaan away”
She was just stunned right now, she bit her lips nervously realising the position they are in. “Sorry” she got up holding her daughter who clinging on her back with her hands around her neck. Ahaan came and hugged her legs . “Shaadi bhi karli?” He asked sadly but there was hope too.
She shook her head. Then she put down her daugther and told her and Ahaan to go back and play in the play area. She will be right there in minute. “No running away anywhere Ivaani, am serious.. mama almost died baby” Ivaani kissed and hugged her. “Mommy i beat him good no?” Imlie laughed nodding.
“Chalo Ahaan” she took his hand and went to the play area.
“Your daughter.. you taught her well” he said proudly.
“Here for the case?” He nodded . She sighed as expected.
“I have to go back to playarea” she looked at him, taking in his appearance. Her feelings now more than ever jumping to come out.
She walked back, but she felt him following her. She sat on bench eyes on Ivaani.
“Ahaan your relative?” He nodded
“My cousin’son” he pointed to Ahaan mother. Hmm how small the world is. Ahaan mother waved at him. “I came to meet her and she told me Ahaan ran that side so i went behind him. Ivaani right? Ivaani became protective and kicked me on my legs.. to be honest she reminded me of you the way you always violent with me” he chuckled.
“Hmm” she didnt want to look at him, knowing the how much its going to affect her later.
“Gf?” She asked straightaway, her old jealousy still lingering like a hag
“No” he replied
“Why?”
“Tum nai thina. I want somebody to hit me me types” Imlie chucked but didnt comment
“Shaadi nai ki then? Ivaani?” He asked curious
“Orphan like me. My only family. Family i wanted minus the man” she said smiling .
Ivaani ran back to her , and looked at the man “Uncle go. Why you here” she asked angrily.
Imlie picked her and place her on lap and whispered something in her ear. Ivaani smiled and nodded. She got off and went to Aryan taking his hand “Sorry deda” she said and ran back to the play area. It was different when he didnt knew but now when she came back and her innocence it touched his heart. She said deda, her warmth in a minute melted this man who had place a shield around him. He was speechless, but a smile crept on his face.
“Sorry about that “ Imlie said embaraased. She told Ivaani that he is her dad, but thats their secret. She told her to just say sorry but this girl she cannot keep anything in her tummy.
“Ivaani lets go “ Ivaani screamed “No i want to play”
“Let her play. I can get more time with you”
“Whats the point Aryan?” She finally spoke up
“Dont do this, its hard for me as it is i knew you might be joining the case and i was prepared professionally but not this”
“Why? “ he stood up too facing her
“Because Aryan i still love you!! And i still want same thing i wanted year ago but i respect your decision too and came on terms with it. “
“Then why didnt you marry someone else”
“I told you long back i am one man woman Aryan and i will be like that forever. You are free to be as you want and so am i”
“Bye”he said not replying anything. He left her standing with tears almost at the edge. She wiped her eyes not letting those tears out.
“Ivaani!” She called
“Ok Mommy” she ran and took Imlie’s hand.
She quickly mad dinner and they ate. She lost her appetite but for Ivaani she prentended.
After Ivaani went to sleep, she sat while look at TV and thinking. He didnt react to her last statment, maybe he has moved on. It pinched her but it is what it is.
As expected, two days later everybody was gathered in the office for the case from Mumbai and Banglore. They were briefed about the hideouts and the plan for next two months. They were divided in two groups. Aryan and Imlie in one group ofcourse, Imlie sarcastically laughed in her mind.
When everybody dispersed, “Hey” Aryan approached her.
“Hi” she replied
“Ready to work like before”
“No choice. I want this to be over asap” she said
“Why ? Because i am here?”
Imlie scoffed but didnt bother to reply.
One month later….
Their mission was almost completed faster than they expected only two more sleeper cell needed to be busted. Aryan and Imlie worked professionally never talked anything personal. But Aryan hated new Imlie, no more of her dirty jokes, no more that charged battery , she even talk less. He never thought Imlie could talk so little. He had made his mind the day that small girl holded his hand and called him Deda. But he wanted the case to be over first.
He looked at this tatoo, Imlie didnt notice her name on his neck in between two swords. There was smoke around the swords with lion at the base of of the smoke. All representing her.
The swords was him, surrounding her as shield but he failed. He was aware of her whereabouts but never bothered to contact her . But today its different, the case is almost over. He sighed hoping she comes back to him this time forever.
The case went little longer but finally the they busted all the areas. They celebrated, but Imlie didnt come to celebration. He knew where she lived.
Imlie was relieved, finally its over ! Finally she can feel normal after he leaves.. he would stare at her sometimes making her feel awkward and little jittery. Her hormones the raging were back. He still looked sexy, more now with the tatoo and hairdo. She sighed, she will live with that in her mind. She didnt go party, she doesnt like them anymore plus Ivaani had cold so she stayed back. There was knock on the door, she opened and Aryan stood there. He came in and close the door.
“Wow batameez to abhi bhi ho. I didnt invite you in” she said ready to kick him.
“Please .. i didnt come to see you where is Ivaani?” He asked looking around and then at her.
“She is not well. She took meds and now sleeping. And why Ivaani?” She asked
“Fine then i will ask her mother” She frowned waiting what he want to ask.
“I want to ask Ivaani if her mother is willing to give her readymade dad” he laughed
“Huh?” Imlie confused. He came closer, “can i be her dad? Can i marry her mother?” He said touching his cheeks to hers. She turned red, at the sudden closeness. She shivered with his touch, she opened her eyes “What?” She said softly.
“You heard that right” he said touching his forehead to hers. She was quiet, is this dream? Is he for real? Then she noticed his tatoo closely for first time. She touched traced the finger on the tatoo, which made him shudder too.
“You love me?” She asked directly looking into his eyes.
He nodded “Always before you did and forever” he kissed her. He didnt care for her response. One year was like ten for him. His mistakes, he wants to rectify them. “I missed you soo much” he pinched her cheeks and then he bit her cheeks, “I want you to eat you up”
“Aghhh Aryan what the hell.. you bit my cheeks” slapping his chest.
He didnt listen he was being jungli right now showering his love, unleashing his adoration for her. “I dont care” he kept kissing her face and then bit her again this time on neck.
In reflex this time she kicked him on crotch, and elbowed him to the floor. “OWWW!! Your obession with my crotch “ he laughed while wincing in pain. She laughed tears rolling down her eyes, she was straddling him again. Ivaani came half sleepy, “MOMMY!!” She came running hugging her mother, climbing on her leg while they both were on top of Aryan. Aryan sat up, took Ivaani from Imlie “you know me” she nodded “Mama said you are deda”then she hugged him. “I want to sleep. You guys shouting…Ivaani no sleep” she said angrily . Imlie got off, while Aryan stood up holding Ivaani. “Ok can i tuck you in today?” She nodded. They both went inside the room. After half hour, he came outside and saw Imlie sleeping on sofa. He picked her up and took her to her bedroom. He tickled her to wake her up, “Hmm?” She asked
“Remember your fake moaning?”
“Yes..”
“Well i want real one”
“What?! No after shaadi” pushing him off her.
“You can sleep here but am out of limits” she said pulling pillows between them. They stared at each other. How they missed each other, now they were back! Now they can fight and argue like before thats how they were and thats how they will be .
They got married and continued their tom and jerry fights. Imlie trained her daugther to fight just like her, but she was Aryan’s girl now infact Aryan now says, “I love Ivaani more than i love you . Sorry babes” that was true. They both would soemtimes leave her alone at home and go out for trips. Imlie was happy , the family she always wanted finally came true. It just took it time and now she realized it was worth the wait.
Edited by blackfaree - 3 years ago