My OS challenges...

Sam was confused. "ab kya karu??"

"Sam…. (Arjun walks in to Sam's cabin) Wo file jo meine diya tha, did you go through it?

Sam is silent. "oye hello… kya hua??"

Sam wakes up suddenly. "ha bolo… kya hua?"

Arj: wahi tho mien puch raha hu. Kya hua? Aise muh latkake kyu baite ho? any problem?

Sam: (in mind) you have no idea Arjun…

Arj: kya hua yaar?? Kuch tho bolo!! Koi pareshani hai kya?

Sam: wo… wo…

Arj: koi ladki wali chakkar tho nahi hai na??

Sam: tumhe kaise patha??

Arj: lo ek guess kiya tha. Aur patha chala… so koi bhabhi aane wale hai kya?? Kaha thak baath badi? Whats her name??

Sam: Arjun stop it yaar!! Kuch bhi bola ja rahe ho… aise kuch nahi…

Arj: ACP Rathod, ye math bhulna ke tum ACP Rawte ke samne ho. ab bolo… kaun hai wo?

Sam: (In mind) tufaan ke pehle shanty hi hothe hai… ab kya karu??

Arj: oye lover boy.. bolna… warna mien ye investigation khud karungi.

Sam: nahi, aise kuch nahi hai. ya… I… like someone…

Arj: like ya... love??

Sam: patha nahi..

Arj: (hitting his head) hey bhagwan… iska kuch nahi hoga. Ok tell me in detail… naam patha hai? ( Sam nods yes) mujhe batha sakthe ho? (Sam nods no) ok fine… kam se kam ye tho batha ke wo tumhe pasand karthi hai ke nahi?

Sam: patha nahi…

Arj: at least are you sure ke wo ek ladki hai???

Sam: what do you mean?? Of course ladki hai. she is so beautiful. Lambe baal, cute smile, great voice and attitude…aur…

Arj: thank god, ithna tho bola tumne… mujhe tho laga tha ke… khair!! Ab next question… I love you bola??

Sam: aise kaise bolege?? You know there should be some time for that right??

Arj: sure mere bhai… jab uske kisi aur ke saath shaadi hogi, aur 2-3 bache hoge, thab bathana… budhu kahinka. Tumhe yaha ke chief kisne banaye??

Sam: oye then love guru… tum hi sikhado mujhe… (In mind: mere antim sanskar ke kaam mujhe hi karna hoga…)

Arj: aise track pe aana mere bhai. Ok ab sun… usse koi romantic jagah le ja…and not your home for god sake… I don't believe you… (Sam rolls his eyes) koi beach ya sunset point. Aur ha, zyada bheed nahi honi chahiye..

Sam: (excited) kyu??

Arj: agar thapad milega tho sab dekhenge na…

Sam: ARJUN??

Sam: ok just kidding. But yes it should be a serene place. Make some preparations beforehand. Rings, ya flowers… jo usse pasand ho… and please don't ask her ke usse kya pasand hai… try to analyse it before itself. Fir… thode meethe barthein.. ab dialogs bhi mujhe sikhana hoga ke nahi??

Sam: nahi that I'll manage. Aage bol…

Arj: hm… confidence is good, but over confidence nahi. Ok then bathein and if you really think she is ready for it, go to your knees…

Sam: no way…

Arj: tu interrogate kerna jarahe ho ya propose karne?? Are pyaar mien ye sab chalthe hai yaar… and do go to your knees and ask for hand. Thode distance me rahna… you know thapad wali option abhi bhi hai!! ok then if she gives your hand, put the ring.. give her a hug, if you can manage it, ek choti si kiss… and so on… but don't cross your limit. Ok?? Kuch samjhe ya firse samjhau??

Sam: samajh tho gaye… but its tough yaar.

Arj: ye tho bas shuruath hai mere bhai… aage dekho… its gonne be more tough.

Arjun gets up from his chair. "ab wo file padlena. Head quarters me bhejna hai. warna anjaam bura hoga SIR!!!"

He walks to the door but Sam calls him again. "Arjun…(He turns around to Sam) agar koi tumhare behen ko propose kare…. tho tum kya karoge??"

Arj: mere behen?? You mean Anjali… well mujhe shayad kuch karna nahi padega…

Sam: kyu??

Arj: kyunki aaj kal usse pointed heals pehenne ka kaafi shok hai. aur ye proposing and romantic wale bathein… its not her zone. Tho ya tho fir uss lover boy uske sandle ke number janoge, ya uss pointed heels ke sharpness janoge. Aur thode bohot jaan uske baki hai, tho mien uske taang todege. Uske ye himmath… any way I hope tumhare wali aise na ho.. aur mere jaise bhai bhi na ho.. all the best

He goes out. Sam sits heavily on his chair. "yaar ab mere mauth thair hai… ACP Rawte… tumhe shayad patha nahi, ke I'm in love with your sister, Anjali. Lekin jisse mien bholi bhali samajh gayi, ye tho bhai se bhi badi akdu nikle… par mien kya karu? Iss jungle billi se hi pyaar hua mujhe… ab dekthe hai… shayad mere kismath me handicap hone ke chance hai… chal Chief there number bhi aagaye… all the best to me!!!"

Arjun was pissed off. He was walking up and down in his room. "ya mom samajthe kya hai?? agar meine na kaha, tho uske matlab na hi hoge right?? Tho fir ithne zid kyu kar rahe hai?? aur fir wo dialog… ke, Arjun zid math karo beta…. I'm fed up of all this… (he turns around) ab tu aise chup kyu hai??? bhai kehthe ho apne aap ko. Bada acha farz nibha rahe ho!! help me yaar!!!"

Shree smiles at him and gets up from Arjun's bed. He walks towards his big brother and places a hand on his shoulder. "Chill brother… aap aise tension lerahe ho, jaise aapke shadi kal hone wale hai!! ma aur papa ne uss ladki ko dekliya, pasand kiya. Ab wo sirf ye chahthe hai ke aap ek bar usse milo. Baath karo. Simple. Isme tension kyu lerahe ho??"

Arj: Shree, they actually liked the girl. So obviously they expect me to like her too. I'm not ready for a marriage now.

Sre: its ok brother relax. Aap tho janthe hai ke apke marzi ke bina papa kuch nahi karege. So just relax. Jao jaake change karke aao. Wo apko uss mall ke food court me wait kar rahe hoge. Now be a good boy.

Arj: what?? Tum bhi yahi chahthe ho?

Sre: are bhai agar apko shadi nahi karne hai then its ok, aap bas usse ek bar milo, say the matter to her. Else milne ke baad aap papa se kehdo ke aapko uss ladki pasand nahi hai. case closed. Now go na…

Arj: ok. But ek shart pe. You will come with me. Agar nahi aoge tho mien bhi nahi jaunga.

Sre: ok.. I'll come. Now go and change.

Arjun goes to the washroom, while Sree sits on the bed exhausted and smiles to himself. ACP Arjun Rawte worried to meet a girl?? WOW…

After a while they reach the mall's food court. They look around.

Arj: red top, black jeans. Ab ithne bade mall me kithne log aise kapde pehne hoge. Ab usse kaise dhoondu…

They look around and then…

Arj: that may be her.

He points a girl who was sitting facing their side, though she haven't seen them. Sree's heart skips a beat. "Misha.." a low whisper comes in his lips.

Arj: kuch kaha tumne??

Sre: ha… nahi… are you sure… ye wahi ladki hai..

Arj: yaha aur koi red top and black jeans wali nahi hai… chalo milthe hai…

Sre: bhai… wo… aap aage chaliye.. mien… mien abhi aya…

Arj: but you said…

Sre: bhai please its urgent… please…

Before Arjun could say anything, he rushes away. "ab isse kya hua?" he takes a deep breath and walks to her. "excuse me…( she looks up. She had a bit gloomy face)Misha Agarwal?? (she nods yes) hi, Arjun Rawte…"

She gets up to greet him.

Arj: please sit down.

They sit down facing each other.

Sree had moved away from them and was hiding behind a pillar. He felt a pain in his heart. "So Misha bhai ke bare me batha rahi thi.. oh God ab kya karu??" he felt moist in his eyes.

He peeped at them. Misha was facing his side, while Arjun the opposite side. She had a smile but it didn't reach the eyes.

Sree turned away. "agar bhai ko pasand aya tho… tho kuch nahi Sree, anything for him… unke khushi hi sabse badi hai!!"

Flashback:

Misha: Sree mujhe dekhne koi policewale ke parents aarahe hai. I swear, mien usse shadi nahi karungi. I love you sree, I cant marry anyone else.

Sre: I know meri jaan. Don't worry kuch nahi hoga.

After the parents went away, she called him again. "wo bohot ache parents hai Sree, I think they like me. Ab mien kya karu? Shayad uske beta mujhse milne ayege. I really don't know what to do"

Sre: I am also confused dear. I am thinking to speak about the matter to bhai. Akhir wo hi mujhe samajthe hai. will call you soon.

Flashback ends.

He couldn't speak to Arjun as Arjun was himself tensed. So he waited for a while. and it reached this moment.

He looked at them again. Misha was smiling happily now. And he could guess Arjun was happy too. Sree was happy for Arjun. but felt a bit sad too.

He felt a hand on his shoulder.

Arj: are tum yaha kya kar rahe ho?

Sre: wo mien.. phone… kya hua? Baath kiya??

Arj: ha… and she went too. Aur ab hame jaldi ghar pohonchna hai!!

Sre: kyu??

Arj: ghar pe patha chalega.

They reached home. The parents were eagerly waiting for them. Arjun's happy face gave them relief.

Mom: beta kya hua? Baath kiya? Kaise hai wo?

Arj: she is really good mom. Apke choice bohot ache hai.

Sree was feeling terrible but gave a small weak smile to Arjun.

Arj: aap uske family se baath kijiye. Ke hamare ghar se rishta keliya 'ha' hai… magar…

Papa: magar kya??

Arj: wo rishta mere naam ke nahi….(turning to Sree) balke chote ke naam me hai…

Papa: kya? Ye kaise mazak hai Arjun??

Sree is in a shock state now, with eyes wide open.

Arj: mazak nahi hai dad.

He turns to sree and holds his shoulder. "tumhe kya laga ke meine kuch notice nahi kiya? I heard you taking her name. usse dekhkar tumar ramg uthar gaye the… aur fir achanak chup gaye.. aur jab hum bathein kar rahe the, tho uss pillar ke piche se dekh rahe the. I couldn't see you directly. But there was a mirror right in front of me and I saw you there. Tumhe aur tumhare ankhon ke nami bhi. Are budhu, mere liya apne pyaar ko kaise bhoolne ke koshish kiya tumne?? I asked her. To be honest, she is braver than you. She told me everything. Aur mujhe koi problem nahi hai. she is a good girl aur mom-dad ko bhi pasand hai."

He turns to his dad and continues. "dad, please in dono ke shaadi karwao"

Sree looks at his dad. He looked angry and was walking towards him. "Sree, kya ye sab sach hai??"

Arjun saw Sree was really frightened.so thought of speaking for him. "Dad… wo…"

His dad raises a finger and silences Arjun. "I am talking to you Sree. Do you like her?"

Shree lowers his head and say a slight yes.

Dad: suna nahi… zor se bolo? You love her??

Sree looks at his dad with moist eyes. "yes dad, I love her…"

He saw his dad raising his hands. He knew a tight slap was on its way. so he closes his eyes. But he was shocked to feel a hug. "are budhu, tho pehle kyu nahi bathaya? Mien there dad hu, koi hitler nahi. If you like her, its fine. ab hum tumhare rishta leke jayege. They will understand."

Sree hugs his father and cries. Mom hugs Arjun sideways and place her head on his chest. And then Sree hugs Arjun. "thanks bhai. Thanks a lot…"

Arj: its ok chote… after all I'm your bhai right??

Mom: wow, Misha ab iss ghar ke bahu banegi. Ab mujhe ek aur bahu dhundni hai!!

Arj: mom… please give it a rest.

Sre: mom, aap fikar math kijiye. Bhai keliye ek ladki mien dhund lugi.. bilkul unke type ke. Ab aap fikar math karo…

Dad: ha, ab tum wo kaam zaroor karoge. Kyunki jab thak Arjun ke shadi nahi hoge, thab thak tumhare bhi nahi hoge. Koi baath nahi, is bahane tum kuch tho karoge, wo bhi pure dil se…

Sre: (whispers to Arjun's ears) dad ne teekh kaha hai. ab mere gadi track me le ane keliye, apko ek gadi dhundne hoge… hai kya kismath hai mera??

Arj: Shree ke bache… abhi dikahtha hu tumhe…

Arjun starts running behind Sree and the parents stands there, watching them amused.

The ETF was on a case that was tough to crack. The team was waiting for the forensic report so that they could reach to some clue of the brutal murder. And then she came in with a file.

She walked in with an air of great excitement. Its her 2^nd week at ETF and she was having a great time here. Black denims and dark pink top that had a girly touch on it, hair wavy, flowing on her shoulders, and high heels. A big dangling earing, a shiny bracelet…. And a chewing gum in her mouth. She looked more like a college student than a forensic expert. "guys… guess what Arjun ke theory firse sahi hai…" she said it aloud making others startled for a split second. She looked around. Sree and Chotu had already closed their ears. Aisha looked amused while the ACPs had a tough look. She looked around, "kya hua?? Aap sab mujhe aise kyu dekh rahe ho?" she said loudly again.

Aisha showed an action to remove her ear plugs. She was listening to very loud music from her ipod, that she had started to speak loudly too. "oh…" she looked embarrassed and takes off her ear plugs. "sorry sir…"

Sam: hum behre nahi hai Liza. Thode kam awaz me bathen kiya karo. Ok?

Liza: yes sir sorry sir.

Sree was giving a smile as he has won a lottery.

Arj: ab bathane ke kasht karenge ke kya mila hai apko?

Liza: sir… aap tho super intelligent nikle. (Sam rolls his eyes, Arjun glaring and all others waiting for next firework) aapne teekh kaha tha, death ek zeher se hua hai. aur wo koi bhi khane se nahi hui hai. unke stomach ke sare food ke analysis kiya aur…

Sre: yuck… tum uske pet se khana nikala?? How disgusting!!

Sree made a weird face. Sam was fuming now.

Sam: tho forensic expert food dead body ke pet sa nahi, tho kya dimaag se nikalenge? Akal kaha hai tumhara Sree??

This was now Liza's moment.

Arj: tho fir zeher aya kaha se?

Liza: hawa se. the air was poisonous.

Arj: Mr. Gupta ne uss ghar pe ithne sare securities rakha tha. Aur firbhi koi ithne ache safai se kaam kiya. Interesting..

Liza: yes sir. Wo kya hai na, jab hum sochthe hai ke 'I'm the best' tho kuch na kuch baath aage athe hi hai. for example, ek so-called best hacker ke mail id bhi koi hack kar sakthe hai. aur uski mail se koi principle ko 'I love you' bhi bhej sakthe hai.

The team was having a WTH look, but Sree was fuming now.

Sre: hacker nahi, tech expert.

Liza: are specky tum ithne hyper kyu ban rahe ho? I was not speaking about you.

Sre: mujhe sab patha hai!! tum mere hi barema kah rahe ho. (looking at sam) sir apko patha nahi ke ye kithna chalak hai. iske bhole bhale chehre pe mat jaana

Liza: acha… tumhe mere chehra bhola bhala lagtha hai? how sweet specky!!

Sre: specky nahi!! Its Sreekant Sen.

Liza: whatever Specky Sen

Sam: ENOUGH!!! Ye koi first standard ka class nahi hai!!! so just keep quite. GOD kaha bhas gaya mien?? Ek mere liya kaafi nahi tha kya??

He glares at Arjun and walks off the room.

Arj: Liza I need the whole report ASAP.

Liza: sure sir. Sir.. if you don't mind, if someone could help me a bit in the lab, it would have been easier.

Arj: ok. Sree, help Liza In the lab.

He walks out of the room.

Sre: WTH??? Mien aur tumhara help?? Forget it!!!

Liza: its an order from ACP Rawte, Specky. So chup chap aajao.

She walks out. Sree bangs his head hard on the table, and the gets up to the lab.

Chotu: Aisha. Bohot jald hamare team me ek nayi member aane wale hai. kyunki aaj ya tho for Sree bachega ya Liza. Dono ek lab me?? Dekhthe hai, kaun hai wo lucky survivor.

Lab:

Liza: specky, zara wo slides dena. ( he gives her) ab wo test tube.

He looks around. He found it and took it. it was hot, the test tube fell down and broke.

Liza: kya kar rahe ho tum? Jao yaha se. I'll do it by myself.

Sree gets a weird idea. "nahi sir ne kaha hai ke yahi raho. Tumhare help karo. So I'll stay."

Liza: fine…

Sre: tumhe wo Rishab ko yaad hai? jo ek zamane me there diwane the. I met him a few days back. Tumhare bare me puch raha tha.

Liza: I don't care. Ab chup raho.

Sre: are wo keh raha the ke tum kya item the… wah I could see the love still in his eyes.

Liza: specky quite please.

Sre: aur patha hai, wo tumhare yaad me apne sabse ache sathi, yani dil ke tukde ko theri naam bhi diya hai… Liza…

Liza: specky shut up now…

Sre: wo har roz usse lekar morning walk pe lejathe hai. ek bhi raath uske bina nahi sothe. Kya pyaar hai??

Liza: are you saying about Rishab Vadhera? Usse mujhse ithna pyaar tha?

Sre: ab tumhe kaam nahi karna?? Karo.. mujhe sir se dant nahi sunna…

Liza: kaun yaha bath kar rahe the? U na?? lekin ab bolo… he still loves me??

Sre: of course yaar. Warna wo apne pet pug ko tumhara naam kyu rakhega?? Liza…. Kithna cute pug hai… where ever he goes… Liza follows him… so cute.

Liza was really pissed off now. He gives an evil grin and walks off taking the report to Arjun.

The sunrays hit her face. It was a beautiful morning. She closed her eyes and tried to reach out at the other end of the bed. It was empty. She opened her eyes and searched the room. He was not there. She got up and went to the balcony, washroom and the whole house. He was not there. She came back to the room and saw a note at the side table. "good morning jaan… urgent kaam agaya. C u later. Love… Sam"

She was upset. "not today please…" she was upset with the note. Was upset with him. At least he could have called her up and told it. after all its their first wedding anniversary today. And she missed him. "jao apne kaam pe… aaj baath bhi nahi karungi mien apse…" she said pouting he face.

She went to the washroom to brush her teeth. On the mirror was a sticky note. She pulled it out. "naraz ho?? please smile for me…" and below it was a hand drawn smiley. She saw it and smiled looking at the mirror. Then she saw the reflection of a note behind her. She turned and took it off. It read, "that's my girl. Keep smiling. Sam"

She gets ready after a bath and came to her wardrobe. A white shirt and a black denim stood a bit separate from all other dress. Maybe he had selected it for her. She wore it, had a small breakfast and was ready to go to her job. She stood by a big portrait of her wedding. "happy wedding anniversary Sam… I miss you!!"

She reached her work place and went to her cabin. The fashion show that was coming up, was eating up her brains. There were a lot of work to do and she was with a huge responsibility. She was looking at her mobile once in a while to check if there is any call or message. But none came. "agar aap ziddi hai, tho mien bhi hu. I wont call you."

But within a few minutes she was fed up and she dialed his number but it went to the voice message. "hi this is Sameer Rathod. Please leave a message"

She cut the call and mocked the line making faces. She started calling him in every few minutes and the result was same. Its almost afternoon and she was really pissed off. "where the hell is he?? Aaj wish karna tho dur ki baath hai, ek bar baath bhi nahi kiya mujhse…" she was worried too, so she decided to call the office.

"hello… ETF…" a chirpy voice came on the other end.

"hai, Riya its me"

"hey Fiza, how are you?"

"fine yaar!! Wo.. mien… Sam kaha hai?"

"Rathod Sir?? Aaj sabere thak yahi the. Patha nahi dopahar ke bad kaha gaye hai? uss Akdu Rawte ko hamare dimaag khane ko choda hai.. kash Rathod sir yaha hothe.."

She smiles at her words. "so wo waha nahi hai!! any idea wo kaha gaya hai?"

"nahi Fiz… no idea.. oh God Akdu aarahe hai.. anything else??"

"nahi Ri… any way all the best with your akdu…"

"thanks Fiz… I really need it… luck.. see you later" Riya cuts the call and she could hear Arjun's long "RIYA!!" call at the other end before the line went off. "bechari Ri… lekin ab Sam kaha gaye? Wo bhi kisiko bina bathaye??"

She was worried and upset. After 5 pm, she left her office and reached back home. Still he was not there. She had called almost 30 times now and was in vain. She reached her bedroom and fell on to her bed and closed her eyes. "kaha ho tum SAM??"

Her mobile beeped showing a message. She jolts up. "missing me??" it said.

She was so angry now. "WHERE R U???" she messaged back.

"bapre ithne gussa"

"come here NOW!!"

"sorry busy…"

"WHAT?? I SAID NOW!!!"

" get up"

"WHAT???"

"get up jaan… go to your wardrobe."

She rolls her eyes and walks to the wardrobe. There was a gift packet over there. She could swear it was not there in the morning. That means he came home when she was not at home??

She takes the packet to the bed and opens it. her eyes showed how happy she was… it was a beautiful red saree… with silver works at the border... not too heavy.. simple but yet elegant. And there was a note. "be ready by 8… Sam"

She hugs the saree and gets looks at the clock. There was still 2 hours.

After 2 hours she was in that beautiful saree and was waiting for him. But he was late. She kept on waiting. After half an hour… another message came. "Bored…??"

"no.. kaha ho aap?" she replied.

"sorry… sit in the car, driver will take u to me."

"but I want to come with u Sam"

"sorry jaan… please…"

She looks ahead and finds the driver waiting for her. She closes the door and sits in the car. "hum kaha ja rahe hai bhaiya??"

"just wait for a while mam. Hum bohot jald pohonchege." Saying that he started the car. She could feel light moist in her eyes. They reached a spot and the car stopped.

"Saab ne kaha hai ke aapko yahi chod du. Yaha se aage jayiye. Baki apko patha chalega…"

"but…"

"mujhe bas ithna hi patha hai madam"

"ok" she says and walks ahead. Then she saw a beautiful garden… it was dimly lighted. A smile came her lips. But there was no one there. She looks around and suddenly she feels a hand around her waist. She shivers a bit at the touch and then closes her eyes. She knew the touch well. There was his breath on her neck.

"naraz ho??" came his husky voice. She nods yes.

"mafi milege?" she nods no.

"please… what can I do to make it up??" she was smiling inwardly and acted angry. She jerked his hands and tried to move ahead. But he was so fast.

He turns her to him and holds her waist again and this time her facing him. If looks could kill, she would be dead soon. There was a lot of passion in those eyes. She lowered her eyes, unable to stand it.

Kuch na kahe, bus chup rahe
Khamoshiyaan he keh jaaye

His free hand came and pushed her hair behind her ears there by leaving her neck free. He came forward and kissed her neck and moved slowly to the cheeks and then her lips.

Tham jaye ye jahaan
Or pal b thehar jaye


her eyes were closed. He left her and looked to her face, cupping her face. "look at me Fiza…"

She opens her eyes. There was a slight moist in her eyes. He kept looking at it…

Rahe na kuch b darmiyaan
Mite ye sari duriyaan
Milke b hai adhoori si ye dastaan…
Rahe na kuch b darmiyaan

A small rain came in wiping her tears for him. They were lost in each other's eyes. He slowly guided her hands to his shoulder and he held tightly to her too. He moved slowly taking her along with him.

They swayed in the rain, without saying a word, just looking at the eyes.

Mite ye sari duriyaan… x2
Milke b hai adhoori si ye dastaan
Rehke b sang hai juda
Bhulega na kabhi jahan
Hai ye alag he dastaan

He went closer to her and kissed her forehead, then her eyes, and her nose…

He placed his forehead near to hers. "Happy anniversary jaan… sorry I couldn't make it special for you… but mien…" she close his mouth.

"its ok Sam… you already made it special for me… thank you… an I love you… for everything you are for me…"

He smiles at her. "so mafi milgaye mujhe?" he was having a naughty face. She nods no.

"its ok jaan… mujhe path hai ke mujhe kya karna hai…" she raises her eyebrows. He winks at her and the scoops her up in his arms. "mafi maangane ka mera ek thareeka hai… abhi samjhatha hu…"

She knew what was coming up and she hid her face in his chest. And he carries her off to the pent house…