FF: Khamoshiyaan... (chap 37 page 133) - Page 45

CHAPTER 19:

Sam was happy from the time he saw the message. She was joining in at last. A word given to his friend was about to be fulfilled.

Aman, Sree, Chotu and Liza were in the hall when Sam walked in.

Ch: sir, paper works are almost over.

But one look at his face made Chotu stop in mid way. "kya baath hai sir aap kafi khush dikh rahe hai."

Aman looks at Sam's face. "kya hua Rathod? Any good news?"

Sam: good news tho hai. but sabr kar, dheere dheere sab samajh me ajayega.

Li: aisa kya baath hai sir?

Sam: wait Liza. Now go back to your work. I need to do some phone calls.

***

Aisha was getting ready. Its been a long time since she had gone to the formal dressing. She selected a white cotton shirt with black pants for the day.

It was tough to begin things. Especially when it was stopped long back. She was ready, and walks to the Bappa idol asking for the strength. But she knew where her strength was residing. She moved to Arjun's pic. He was smilling at her. "I know you will be with me. Firbhi… just to make sure… mujhe akele math chodna. I'll need you more today. Than any other day."

She could feel him as always. But today there was an aura of energy near her. She always wondered how she could feel him, how she could hear his voice. But never got an answer. Maybe some questions are good to be left unanswered.

She walked out of the home, with loads of anxiety, fear, happiness... a mixture of all the known and unknown feelings.

***

She was heading back to the Ravi Lodge after the night's work. She almost reached her door when her phone buzzed showing a message from Aryan. She narrowed ger eyes. "aaj meri yaad kaise aaya?" she was confused.

The message read: today a very important day. She is joining back ETF.

For the first time there was a message that at least mentioned Aisha even though there was no name taken. It just showed he was too happy and he wanted to share the happiness with her. She felt so happy... so special…

She typed back: congrats. Will keep you updated.

She walks in. it was now easy to track her. After all ETF always fill the news.

***

Aman after coming afer the mission Ultima was happy with the changes around. The team was truly a team now. Sree, Chotu and Liza were now more like friends. Rathod seemed to hold on to the professional tie, though there was always a good buddy air in him. He was feeling home.

Sree kept him updated about the latest trends in the tech world, and he was always amazed with this guy. Chotu was known for his wide range of sources. A massive man, with a tender heart. Next was Liza. She was so girly chirpy type girl, who started the Tom and Jerry war with Sree at any time but in matters dealing with forensics, she was bang on. She had a wide knowledge about the death tactics, amd skill too…which was negating her appearance.

***

Aisha reached the ETF office reception. Diya saw the old self of Aisha. She knew there was a difference in the Aisha that came a few days back and the one who came in today. After a formal greeting, she walks in.

***

Aman's POV:

Aman saw Sam waiting impatiently in the hall. He turned at the door once in a while, expecting someone anytime. Aman was sitting facing the door and Sam opposite to him.

He was immersed in his file and also at Sam's uneasiness that he missed a slight change in the air outside the hall.

But then he noticed her. Shocked… would be an understatement. How can she be here?

He saw her walking with a confidence air though there was a slight indifference in her eyes. As if she was confused… tensed…. He couldn't read it. He was getting used to her unreadable eyes more and more now.

She knocked at the glass door. She opens it and walks in with a nervous smile. He missed Sree's and Chotu's open mouth, or Liza's shocked smile. He missed Sam's turning around to face her, or their talks. He could see Sam speaking something, but it was inaudiable. Only one thing was lingering over his mind…this cant happen… she can't be here…

Her simple white shirt and back pants… her minimum make up... a small pearl stud in the ears… nothing but purity in a smile… it was hard for him to register it.

And then a voice came out of his throat even before he recognized its coming out…

NADIYA???

***

Sam's POV:

Sam heard a knock on the door. He turned around expecting her. And there she was. She walked in as the Aisha whom he knew. She looked a bit uneasy. It was natural.

"good morning Sir…" her voice was having a confident touch.

"Good morning. At last you decided to join back. Hm…"

"I had to sir…"

"good."

He turns around. Sree and Chotu looked shocked. Liza was about to burst in happiness. But Aman was looking a bit odd. Maybe its because its their first meeting… that's why…

Sam: ok team...lets welcome back…

But he couldn't complete. An almost worried cry filled the air… NADIYA???

***

Aisha's POV:

Aisha was feeling tensd as she took every step to the hall. As if she was going for a board exam. She reached the glass door. "Arjun... here I go…" her heart whispered.

She knocks and gets in. Sam was in his usual place. But at first her eyes went to the usual place where she looked. Straight at the other end. Where he used to sit. There was another face today. It was a bit hard for her. She felt out of place. She held herself again and took her eyes off him.

But somewhere she felt she has seen those eyes before…

She looked at Sam, Sree, Chotu and Liza…her family….

Everyone except Sam was in shock. Liza was about to burst. She concentrated to Sam. "Good morning Sir…"

"Good morning. At last you decided to join back. Hm…"

"I had to sir…"

"good."

She could feel his happiness. He turns around and so does she…

Sam: ok team..lets welcome back…

Before he could complete… came a voice.. it was from the unknown man with a familiar pair of eyes…

NADIYA???

She was confused… why was he calling her Nadiya?? Who is he??

She looked at Sam. He was also looking shocked. She looks back at the man. his seating position told that he was the second-in-command about whom Sam had mentioned.

She cleared her head and voiced up which she haven't done for ages now.

"sorry sir…. Its not Nadiya… its Aisha…Aisha Arjun Rawte…"