*******CHAPTER: ONE*******
RAICHAND MANSION:
Rajeshwari Raichand was sitting alone in her room near d fire place on a rocking chair immersed in deep thought.She was thinking over d events of past.
FLASHBACK: 21 yrs ago
"Rajeshwari Rajeshwari... Where r u?"BRIGADIER RAJYAVARDHAN RAICHAND shouted as soon as he entered d mansion.
"yes I m coming Brigadier sahab"Rajeshwari replied.She came out of d store room where she was sorting out some old clothes 4 d infant soon 2 come in their house.No doubt there were 3 months more 4 delivery of her daughter in law Haseena Raichand bt she was excited.she came out with her eyes shining with pride 4 her husband n a glow of happiness 4 her son Chand who was excelling with leaps n bounds in business.
As soon as they came face 2 face d serious look on her husband's face made her ask with her eyes.
As if understanding her question he said" there was an urgent call frm d ARMY HEADQUARTERS.Enemy has entered our territory n i hv been called 2 report tomorrow itself.So i will hav 2 leave today"
Rajeshwari's face fell.she wanted him 2 stay at home during d delivery of their younger grandchild bt brave lady inside of her insisted her 2 be with n support her husband during tough times.So she quickly composed herself n said"so what? U must go.After all a soldier's life is no longer his own d moment he joins army.Country comes 1st.we will manage.u can see ur grandchild when u come bak" n turned away.
Bt dat choke in her voice didn't go unnoticed by Rajyavardhan n he came in front of her,held her by her shoulders n looked deeply into her eyes which were now stinging with tears n said"I m proud of u.U r truly a Raichand"
Bt their little emotional moment was disturbed by 5yrs old Akshay raichand who came charging with an air gun in his hands giggling loudly n straight away hugged d legs of his Gfather n said"Dadu,i did it.I scored perfect ten in shooting YAY..."
Rajyavardhan picked him up kissed his cheek n said"dat s a true raichand.I m proud of u"
Akshay: now u will play football with me n we will go 2 delhi 4 seeing AMAR JAWAN JYOTI right dadu? U promised na?
Rajyavardhan: I m sorry akshay bt now hav scored perfect 10 in shooting,i hav also 2 score perfect 10 na only then i will be able 2 match u in skills n then only i can go n enjoy d holidays with u.Right?
Akshay(smiling): yes dadu u hav 2 nahi to aap mere saath jaane ke kabil nahin ho.
Rajyavardhan: dat's like a good boy.4 this i hav 2 go 2 siachen,the place where d competition is n when i return we will go 2 Amar Jawan Jyoti 2gether OK?
Akshay: OK dadu
Evening:
Rajeshwari,along wid Akshay,n chand were bidding good bye 2 Rajyavardhan.
Present: Rajeshwari thought "pata nahi kyun mujhe us samay aisa lag raha tha ki vo ab kabhi nahi ayenge".He was appointed in Siachen.all d family members watched d NEWS CHANNELS whole day 2 get news abt d situations in d war.
FLASHBACK:
After 3 months: Haseena was in d maternity ward 5 days before d actual delivery date due 2 some complications n d whole family was there with Chand rushing 2 hospital n office alternately.They had not been able 2 get any information abt Rajyavardhan since last few days due 2 d condition of Haseena n their total attention 2wards saving both mother n child.
A nurse came n informed them dat d labour pains hav started n let s hope 4 d best.
Both Chand n Rajeshwari started walking to n fro in tension ahile Akshay was watching both of them sitting on d side bench.
Somewhere deep inside d heart of Rajeshwari an inkling was dat sumthing bad is gonna happen bt What? She thought abt d haseena n their Gchild n shuddered bt it didn't occur 2 her 4 a single moment dat someone else is also fighting 4 not only his own bt others lives too in d battle field.She silently prayed 2 GOD 4 protection of d child n d mother.
Just then phone rang.call was on Rajeshwari's no. N she was surprised as who wud call her.
Chand was expecting a call frm his business associate n he was surprised 2 n also d deep tense situation of his mind was broken by this sudden ring.
"Mrs.Rajeshwari Raichand?" caller said.
"yes,i m bt wat s d matter?" she said.
"With due respect n proud we inform u dat ur husband Brigadier Rajyavardhan Raichand has made d country proud by laying down his life in d... "this was all Rajehwari cud hear,they were saying abt d time,place n dunno what other things bt she stood there like a statue,phone slipped frm her hands.Immediately Chand who ws curiously waiting 4 d answer frm his mother was shocked 2 see d rxn frm her n rushed 2 her,took d phone n listened 2 rest of d convo with shocked n gloomy xpressions.He disconnected d call after d convo n held her mother by her shoulders 4 support.She was numb n was ready 2 break down dvery moment.He ws abt 2 say something when operation theatre opened n Dr. informed "Congratulations!U r d father of a B'ful baby boy"
Bth didn't kno how 2 REACT!
Edited by cutesukirti1987 - 13 years ago
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