Abhiya ss:Ur love is my salvation NOTE: pg-2

1) RAICHANDS:

MUKUND: piya's bro loves n cares 4 her bt is too dumb 2 protest against d atrocities on her.His character will be revealed later wid d story.

PIYA: xtremely beautiful,delicate,innocent girl,wid big beautiful dark brownish black night like expressive eyes,rosy cheeks n lips n cute curly hair,19 yrs old,orphan,never says a word against anyone,silently prays 2 GOD 2 get rid off miserable life,has only fren Maya.She is very pious,pure,child like yet very mature.

OTHERS:

ALINA:Abhay's schoolmate cum fren cum neighbour,has secret crush on him.

Lt.MISHA DOBRIYAL: A Trainee in AMC(Army medical corp) n later on will join Rajput regiment in which Abhay n his frens are there.

COMMANDER VISHWAJEET CHAUHAN: Head of d regiment,a very brave,disciplined n strategic person.lives wid his only daughter SAUMYA in Army family quarters inside d cantonement area in HP.

SAUMYA CHAUHAN: Spoilt,bratty bt beautiful daughter of a top army officer,her mother died when she was young.Will hav a secret crush on Abhay.

Other characters will be added soon.

*******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!

PRESENT: RAICHAND MANSION,RAJESHWARI'S ROOM:
Rajeshwari was sitting in d same position thinking abt d period dat drastically changed their lives.A tear rolled down her cheek thinking abt d moment dat had broken down d barrier around her dat had suddenly appeared out of no where when she had heard abt d death of her husband;d moment was d birth of her younger Gson ABHAY RAICHAND.No matter an iron lady she appeared frm outside bt d confines of her room were silent spectator of d continuous sobs n bleeding of her heart since so many yrs.

FLASHBACK:
Chand was holding d shoulders of his mother 2 support her at this moment coz d rxn frm his mother was frightening him.Already he had lost his father,again Haseena n baby were fighting 4 their life in d OT n now d numb,statue like state of his mother whose tears were refusing 2 flow out of her eyes as if an invisible wall was quickly built around her d moment she heard about d death of her husband cutting her off frm d outside world.
To Rajeshwari whose dream of their Bful world was crashed in a moment it was d time when her senses,brain n above all her courage 4 which she was admired by her husband as a true raichand were gone out of d window.She was feeling blank n BLACK!
Seeing n sensing d grave situation just when Chand was about 2 open his mouth d door of d OT opened n Dr. Informed wid a smile"CONGRATULATIONS! U HAV BECOME D FATHER OF A BFUL BABY BOY".U can see Mrs. Raichand after we shift her 2 normal ward after abt 2 hrs n went away.
A feeling of relief washed over him dat at least one tension is gone bt at this moment he didn't know how 2 react! Coz of d gr8est n gravest shock of loosing his father n now this coma like situation of his mother at d same time! He simply looked at his mother's face which was blank now n waited 4 a rxn if she cud give...
Someone's voice reached d Rajeshwari's ears in this blank state n Wht does it say? "u hav become d father of a B'ful baby boy".Did she heard it right? yes!
Suddenly all d emotions dat were refusing 2 come out just a moment ago bursted out like a volcano breaking down all d barriers around her again connecting her 2 d world n she fell down slipping frm d hands of her son.Streams of tears rolled down her cheeks n she wept loudly.Immediately Chand sat besides her consoling her feeling relieved somewhere dat finally she s letting her emotions out. With teary eyes n choking voice he was consoling her bt was allowing her 2 vent out her emotions.
A nurse came n told them 2 keep silence in d hospital.
Rajeshwari Raichand slowly returned 2 senses n after an hour of silent sobbing she suddenly said"I want 2 see my Gson".
Chand was stunned 2 see d Iron Lady inside of her resurfacing again at this situation!

PRESENT:
The cheeks of Rajeshwari were wet due 2 d memory of d period of gr8est dilemma of her life.
Suddenly she heard a chirpy girly voice calling her "dadi ma...dadi ma, whr r u?"
Rajeshwari quickly wiped off her tears n came out of her room n said"Alina beta why r u shouting dear? I m here".
Alina: Dadi did u see d live telecast of d passing out parade on TV?
Rajeshwari: No,why?
Alina: OMG dadi u missed it! How cud u? I saw it whole.ABHAY was lookin soo soo...(she was abt 2 say HANDSOME bt cudn't) good in uniform.I hav seen him after 4 yrs.
Rajeshwari smiled.She knew Alina n Abhay were classmates upto d 12th n were good frens.Alina was their neighbour too n so was totally comfortable wid them frm d childhood.Bt she knew dat somewhere Alina's feelings 4 Abhay r more than just frenship bt Abhay,he is too naive 2 understand these n never thought abt her more than just frens.He was too much engrossed in his preparation 4 NDA n join d Army.She had seen d fallen face of Alina d day Abhay had cleared d NDA entrance as if she never wanted him 2 go.
Rajeshwari said: "well he must as he is my Gson.He phoned too n he said he wud be coming 2 Mumbai in a few days 2 collect his stuff n meet us" with a smile.
Alina: Really! OMG dadi i m so happy.Abb..hay is coming! Her eyes sparkled n she blushed with d inner joy.She quickly got up n ran away before dadi cud say something.
Rajeshwari had just opened her mouth 2 sat something bt cudn't due 2 Alina's supersonic speed of running away! She just shook her head n smiled.

Evening: Haseena was cleaning n setting things in d room of Abhay when her eyes got stuck on d childhood photo of Akshay n Abhay clicked on a school function,both bros dressed in Army uniform with Air guns on their shoulders n wid other hand were saluting.Her blue eyed angels!
Abhay was grinning widely wid his dimples showing looking cute as a button.She picked up d photograph n kissed it.At d same time tears rolled down her cheeks remembering Akshay.
Just then Chand came frm d office,d sound of d doorbell made her snap out of her dreamland n she quickly came out of Abhay's room.

At night after dinner Rajeshwari was excitedly walking 2wards her room thinking abt Abhay.
My Abby wud be coming after 4 long yrs n i wud take care dat d few days he stays wid us he must get his fav in each n every small thing.I wud plan a party 4 him n what more.Suddenly her eyes fell on d slightly opened door of a room in d way 2 her own room n she stopped.It was Akshay's room.
Thinking dat d servants might hav left it opened after regular cleaning she opened d door n entered d room n switched on d main light.
Her eyes stopped on d big photograph of smiling Akshay,handsome as ever,blue eyes n in uniform on d wall directly opposite 2 d door behind d bed.Just one glimpse of Akshay was enough 2 take her again 2 dat time.

FLASHBACK:

Haseena was still in d hospital with d baby while next day Chand ,Rajeshwari n Akshay went 2 d airport 2 receive d dead body of Rajyavardhan

D coffin was wrapped in tricolor,carried on d shoulders of soldiers.He was cremated with Millitary respect n honour d same day with salute by 21 fires n was attended by top army officials.
She was seeing d face of her husband 4 d last time which was peaceful as ever as if he had accomplished wat he wanted.she remembered his words "Zindagi sabko doosra mauka nahin deti,isliye wo ek mauka jo humein mila hai uska poora faida uthao aur haan agar apni poori koshish ke baad bhi tum us mauke se kuch pa nahi sake to iska matlab hai ya to tum uske kabil hi nahi ho ya tumhein ek aur mauka milega.par hum negative kyun sochein ki hum kaabil nahi...be +ve dat we will get a 2nd chance".
She again cried listening 2 d speeches of officers abt her husband.
After a few days they went 2 AMAR JAWAN JYOTI 2 pay homage 2 d martyrs.Akshay was totally confused seeing all this.He was told dat his Gfather scored so perfectly in shooting dat GOD appointed him as his own gunman.Bt still he is fulfilling his promise of taking him 2 Amar Jawan Jyoti n we r going 2 Delhi.
Listening 2 this Akshay was very happy bt he was thinking dat now will his Gfather return 2 him or not?
At d India Gate,when d salute n tribute 2 d soldiers was beng paid,Rajeshwari thought,"Brigadier sahab,u 4got ur promise 2 take ur Gson 2 Amar Jawan Jyoti.see he has come alone widout u" n silently cried again.

Suddenly d face of her newly born grandson came 2 her mind" when they entered d ward 2 see d baby n d mother.Haseena was fast asleep bt little bundle of joy was fully awake n alert.he had Bful blue eyes just like his grandfather n elder bro.Akshay was more than excited 2 see his little bro.Tears began 2 flow frm her eyes as she picked him in her arms.D baby suddenly stroked her face as if wiping her tears n smiled flashing his dimples.This sight took away all her agonies n she kissed d baby's 4head n blurted out ABHAY...we will call him Abhay as he has arrived in such a difficult time bt is still smiling fearlessly.Chand was watching all this silently n nodded smiling faintly.
Suddenly Akshay began 2 pout n asking 4 d attention demanded dat he wanted 2 hold d baby.
Rajeshwari smiled n carefully gave d baby in his lap who was overjoyed 2 see his bro.

She thought life has given her 2nd chance in d form of her 2 precious angelic grandsons n she will definitely go thru hell 2 protect them n cherish this 2nd chance.
Suddenly life had a new meaning 4 her.

RAICHAND MANSION:
Rajeshwari was hurrying here n there,ordering d decorators 2 do work swiftly n every now n then scolding them on feeling dissatisfaction abt d decorations.
She had ordered d finest designers 4 d decoration of their mansion n was fully alert dat no area remains unattended.She wanted 2 make everything extra special 4 her Gson who was 2 move 2 HP soon after meeting his family.She wanted 2 cherish every single moment dat he wud be spending wid his family.She had taken care dat d dishes 4 d dinner specially included all d favourite ones of Abhay.
Haseena was no less enthusiastic abt her son's arrival bt she was nt allowed 2 show her emotions in front of Chand as last time when she tried 2 talk abt this matter 2 Chand d resonse dat she got was"painful memory of Akshay's loss" n she ended up crying.So she was secretly helping Rajehwari in all d works.She had already phoned Alina 2 inform all d frens of Abhay n handed over d invitation cards 4 d party 2 her so dat she cud give them 2 their school frens.
Chand who was spending more time in Office these days knew very well wat s going on his house these days bt kept mum.
He knew Haseena can't wait 2 see her son's face,talk wid him,feed him wid her own hands after all he was away frm them for 4 long years.He was himself feeling d same bt his discontent on his choice of Army as a carreer was same as ever.He still remembered how much angry he was on dat day when he learnt dat Abhay has qualified d NDA entrance n is willing 2 join Army after clearing SSB.He tried 2 persuade him 4 doing MBA n join their business later bt No! He was adamant dat he will join Army after his Gfather n elder bro n noone can stop him frm goin their way.THIS WAS D PROBLEM N D REASON 4 HIS DISCONTENT"HE DIDN'T WANT ABHAY 2 GO THEIR WAY"!!!
He never talked 2 Abhay after dat day n even Abhay went 2 National defence Academy,Dehradoon without even talking 2 him.
Bt after such a long time Abhay was coming back n he was not sure if he wud be able 2 control his feelings 4 his son or nt?will he be able 2 maintain his angry face in front of him or not?.
He had secretely helped his mother by arranging d decorators,caterers n other arrangements 4 d party without her knowledge!

DEHRADOON: scene in a basketball court:

"And this is No.10 n ur 50th defeat Mr.kabir Rathod",a handsome boy with blue eyes n straight hairs said 2 another good looking boy after putting a ball into d basket.
Kabir while trying 2 show fake anger,"Not fair Abhay,U cheated while I was looking at..."
Abhay now grinning widely showing his dimples,"looking where kabir? I hav told u na 4 d 100s of times dat leave this Tharkeypana of u as now u r nt a school boy bt Lt.Kabir rathod"
Kabir was now embarrassed on being caught red handed while ogling a Bful gal who was probably d daughter of one of d Army officers bt was trying 2 hide it as if nothing has happened n was abt 2 open his mouth 2 say something bt Abhay said again"cheating? No kabir(trying 2 sound innocent) i wud never do dat.I was just trying 2 take advantage of a golden opportunity oops weakness of my opponent!" With this he ran away from there not before putting ball once again into d basket without even looking at it.
Kabir watched it jaw dropped n when he realized wat he had said shouted "teri toh" followed him 2 their room,caught him n attacked him pressing him down on d earth n sitting on him while Abhay was nt able 2 protest as he was giggling loudly n all red while trying 2 answer him.
Kabir,"Weakness hun! Tujhe na mein...".Just then a angry heavy voice said"stop it boys! U r nt d kids.Behave urself u r Army officers now"
Kabir immediately left Abhay n they both stood up n said in unison,"SIR" without even looking at d source of voice n facing their back 2wards it.
Bt when they didn't get any response they wondered if Col. Khadoos has gone or what?.Then they heard a loud laughter n recognised who it was n said frustratingly,"JAI !we will kill u" n turned 2wards him n caught him by neck.
Jai,"arey yaar maar bad mein lena,pehle lemme share an imp info.Kabir did u saw dat hot gal? Do u know who is she?
Abhay(sounding bored),"phir shuru ho gaya tumhara tharkey pana.I wonder how u got selected in NDA"

Both Jai n Kabir"OK Mr.balbrahamchari,u r nt interested now hun,we will see when u will fall in love not here who knows in HP itself"n sat away in d corner.
Abhay(giving nt interested looks)"OK u 2 cntinue with ur imp info,I m nt interested in this love OK n I m going 2 pack my bags 4 tommorrow" n went away searching 4 Ashish who was already packing his bags,took bath n started packing.

NEXT DAY,IN TRAIN: After exchanging Good byes,all d batchmates left 4 their homes again 2 meet after 2 days at their destination HP.
Abhay was sitting in his berth in d train n thinking abt d events in d past.
He knows why his parents were reluctant 2 allow him 2 join Army.

After all they hav lost my Gfather n my elder bro AKSHAY...Akshay as soon as this name came into his mind his memory was flooded with some of d most Bful bt painful moments of his life.
His bro his closest fren,support guide,protector n his inspiration.
He smiled remembering how furiously he used 2 protect him from those who harmed him.
He was an ace in shooting n was perfect in it from d tender age of 5.Gfather had taught him shooting himself at home when he had handed over d gun in his hands at d age of just 3.
Abhay had seen his Gfather only thru his bro's eyes n he knew how much he looked up 2 his Gfather.
Abhay remembered how they used 2 race in d mornings,excercised 2gether n slept 2gether.There was perfect understanding b/w d two.He still remembered how happy Akshay was when he had won junior shooting in d school while he himself was senior shooting champion. They used 2 call each other Akki n Abby when they played basketball n football just two of them!
They used 2 go 4 adventure sports 2gether n both were 2gether in d school team.
He had seen how Akshay got selected in NDA due 2 his pure intelligence n determination n when he had come home 1st time after becoming Lieutenant.
He smiled remembering those good old times bt suddenly something came into his mind due 2 which his smiled disappeared.
His eyes became watery after 5 yrs when he remembered d scene of his bro in coffin.Mother was senseless n unconsoleable while father n Gmother were sitting in d corner staring d dead body wid strange xpressions.

KASOL VILLAGE,DISTT. KULLU,H.P:

It was another pleasant morning 4 d villagers of Kasol.Beautiful scenery of nature,situated amidst d green hills,everything so cool,calm n fresh like everyday far away from d noise of d city.A soothing cool morning breeze is blowing which is rejuvenating d senses of all d inhabitants of d village.There is so much calm n silence which is disturbed at times by d chirping of birds n d start of daily routine work of villagers.
School children are hurrying 4 d school which is at a distance of 5km from d main village.Elder ones will catch d bus from d village bus stop while younger ones r being accompained by their fathers or elder bros 2 d school.
Farmers have left their homes 4 their fields as usual.
Women of d houses r busy cleaning their homes.Some r cleaning n dusting d interiors while others r busy with d courtyard of d houses.
Some women r also accompanying their husbands n sons 2 d fields.
Milkmen r milking d Cows while some have already started their journey 2wards d town 4 selling milk.
There is a sound of chirping of birds,Cows calling n some vehicles like scooters n bikes n of course tractors in d fields.
It s d time when young girls of d village go 2 d nearby spring 2 bring drinking water while those who have Tap connections in their homes r spared from bringing heavy utensils filled with water from d distance.
Like every day a group of young girls carrying buckets n pots r on their way 4 bringing water from Son nada(name of d spring or natural water source).some girls r chatting about home affairs n giggling with d others while some r talking about d latest movie they saw n while some r walking silently.
All d girls r dressed in colourful Salwar kameez with a special arrangement of dupatta on their heads(i.e dupatta is tied on d back of d head).
While all d girls were busy chatting with each other a voice caught their attention"Piya...Piya...Ruk na!".D group of d girls turned around 2 see d source of d voice 2 find a sharp featured girl with straight black hair running towards them.They all roll their eyes n resume walking while one girl who was walking silently with them in fact behind the group till now stopped n turned around.

God must have created her in spare time.If anyone sees her d only word if any one is even able 2 speak is Heavenly! That too with a sigh!.She has long beautiful curly hair some of d tendrils r falling on her 4head while some are covering her ears rest r tied backwards,a natural blush is there on her milky cheeks n most importantly those big dark brown baby like innocent eyes slightly darkened with d Kajal.As soon as she saw her fren her soft rosy lips broke into a breathtaking smile n she said while showing fake anger,"Maya,tum phir late ho gayi na.Tumhen pata hai na mujhe kitne kaam hote hain.Ek yahi time to hai jab hum mil sakte hain" in a cute calm sweet voice.Maya gestured while touching her ears"sorry".Piya just shook her head n said,"OK OK ab chal,tera to Roz ka drama hai".
They resumed walking together.Maya said,"you will not ask me why i was late".Piya innocently "why?".Maya answered with enthusiasm,"U know wat my bro has agreed 4 my admission in d college.I can't believe i will be continuing my studies n will go 2 d town 4 achieving my bachelor's degree dat too as soon as this year session starts!".Her eyes sparkeld with d dreams.
Piya noticed it n said" u r really lucky!"with a smile dat did not reach her eyes.Maya immediately understood,("Piya was d topper of d village school in 12th bt cudn't cntinue her studies further due 2 her cruel mama n mami as they want her 2 get married soon n get rid of her")n in order 2 lighten d mood she said chirping,"piya, didn't u noticed my hair style.I hav got them cut(step cutting) from d Vandana di's parlour.Why don't u get ur hair styled?"
piya as if noticed now,"oh wow! They look Bful n add 2 ur charm.
AFA i m concerned i love my long hair n i m never gonna cut them"n was lost in thoughts.
Maya said,"Hmmm girl is dreaming abt
her prince charming;u know na boys like long hair"while teasing piya.
Piya hit her wid her elbow n said,"u r too much! n u know dat i m not dat type of gal" n thought sadly,"I know this is just a dream n will remain a dream n one day will get lost with my death.I wish i could do at least one thing with my wish in my life.I hav lost my parents,my childhood,my right n wish 4 higher studies n i can't even count my how many dreams dat got crushed when my mami mamu announced dat they wud be getting me married soon"Tears started springing in her Bful eyes bt she now knows how 2 control them,quickly composed herself n smiled.

RAILWAY STATION,MUMBAI.

Abhay had just come out of d train carrying one bag in his right hand n other over d shoulders n was standing looking 4 d known faces dat were nowhere 2 be seen.He hadn't expected dat his father or mother will come 2 receive him bt he certainly had expected his dadi 2 come.He gave a quick glance again 2 d crowd just 2 make sure if they were really not there n suddenly he saw d face dat he was waiting 2 see;his Gmother.
He literally ran 2wards her,at d same time Rajeshwari who had come with Alina in her car with a driver also got d glimpse of her lovely Gson,she burst into d tears n opened her arms 4 him.Abhay threw his bags on d ground n pulled her into a bone crushing hug n while in tears said in a choking voice"dadi i missed u sooo much".Rajeshwari was overwhelmed with joy of meeting her Gson,she too sobbed n hugged him back.After some time both broke d hug n she cupped his face n kissed him on his 4head n cheeks n said,"Tu abhi tak bada nahi hua,Tears don't suit d Army officers"Abhay smiled,Rajeshwari wiped his tears n looked longingly at him as if trying 2 find out d diff b/w Abhay of 4 years back n now.Just then a flash of Baby Abhay came in front of her eyes.She thought"He has grown into a handsome boy n This Army uniform never looked soo good."She made a black mark of kajal behind his ears.
Abhay frowned,"dadi,i m not a child now!".Rajeshwari smiled n said,"U will always be my little Abby no matter how elder u grow n what heights u achieve in ur career.Let s go home".
Meanwhile Alina was seeing all this with teary eyes n when Rajeshwari said about going home,she was shocked dat no one paid her attention.She pouted,"someone else is also present here" n crossed her arms around her chest.
Abhay who was brought back from emotional land by this chirpy voice now noticed a girl with dadi n blurted,"OMG Alina is it u?".Dadi smiled.
Abhay said with wide eyes,"Where r ur thick glasses n those ugly braces not 2 4get those 2 chotis?"
Alina narrowed her eyes,"ugly braces hun!".Abhay,"no no no, I mean u look Bful,so different,college ka Asar ho gaya!"

Alina blushed n smiled shyly n finally said 2 Abhay,"Didn't u missed me Abhay?,I, i mean we all missed u soo much". Abhay hugged her tightly which came as a surprise 2 Alina n said,"Not at all".Alina quickly broke d hug as his touch was sending a totally different feelings inside her heart n said showing d fake anger,"U hav not changed at all.I will not talk 2 u.".
Abhay while giving his characteristic smirk which can make every gal go weak in her knees,"No one can change Abhay Raichand.U will nt talk 2 me,try it,trust me u can't remain silent dat 2 widout talking 2 me even 4 a sec MISS ALIEN(stressing on last words)". Alina's jaw dropped listening 2 this name as he still remembered it.She said "don't call me dat MR. VAMPIRE".Abhay,"At least Vampires r gorgeous".Alina was about 2 answer bt Rajeshwari who was listening 2 their cute convo till now suddenly said,"Phir shuru ho gaye tum dono.Saari baatein yahan hi kar loge kya,ghar chalo".
Then they all sat in their car n drove 2 d home.

RAICHAND MANSION:

Raichand mansion was lavishly decorated 4 d arrival of its only light.Every arrangement has 2 be perfect n was perfect.Guests had started coming.Abhay's school frens Tanushree,Aryan,Angad,Ruhi were already there n were instructed by Haseena 2 see if everything is OK.
Haseena was pacing here n there n was impatiently waiting 2 see her son's face.She was looking at d gates every now n then.
Chand was sitting calmly on d sofa with expressionless face bt inside he was too excited 4 his son's arrival.

INSIDE D CAR:

RAICHAND MANSION:

As d sudden flashing of lights n sudden shout of "SURPRISE" made Abhay come out of his deep thoughts n gloomy state of mind,he took a few minutes 2 realize dat it was a surprise!.Now all his school frens even ALINA who had practically bursted his ear drums with their shout were standing in front of him all giggling.Abhay then made a face n glanced 2wards his Gmother who was also smiling n said,"toh ye sab ki mili bhagat thi,dadi aur Alina aap... n was about 2 say something when a voice reached his ears."ABHAY..." He knew whose voice it was.He also answered,"MOM..".just then all his school frens n other relatives who had practically surrounded him made d way 4 Haseena Raichand.Both proceeded 2wards each other.Finally Haseena came closer 2 her son,her eyes full of longing 4 him,she held his shoulders n then stroked his cheeks n again said."ABHAY..."with teary eyes.Abhay smiled with eyes twinkling with tears n wiped her tears n said,"No mom not Abhay.This is Lieutenant Abhay Raichand reporting n saluted in Army style".Haseena smiled n kissed his 4 head n pulled him into a bone crushing hug.All d people present in d party clapped with twinkling eyes.
Abhay broke d hug n asked,"mom where is...Bt Haseena cut him n said,"He is...This time Haseena was cut by a stern voice,"here only".Abhay looked 2wards d source of voice n saw his father Chand Raichand standing majestically on d last step of stairs.He was now nervous what should he say 2 greet his father as he hadn't talked 2 him since he left Mumbai.He just walked 2wards his father,stood at a distance n after some time said with a hesitation,"Dad...dad,I m...mm Sorry".This was all he could say n lowered his eyes.Bt 2 his surprise,Chand held him by shoulders n said,"Welcome home son!".Abhay instantly looked upwards,looked into d eyes of his father which were full of love n genuine care 4 him he just hugged his father tightly.Chand who was hesitant 1st after some seconds hugged him back.Seeing this Haseena n Rajeshwari also came closer 2 them smiling.Rajeshwari kept her one hand on d shoulder of Chand n with other stroked d back of Abhay.After d perfect family reunion,they broke d hug,Chand announced dat all d people shoud enjoy d party.Abhay will join them after some time.All people dispersed n indulged themselves in partying.While Abhay now relieved started 2wards his room slowly climbing d stairs,looking deeply at every small thing,smiling 2 himself as if reliving his every little moment there.While walking carelessly this way he reached near his room.Adjoining his room there was another room,he knew whose n strangely it was opened 2day.D smile on his face disappeared as he entered this room.There he was;his bro Akshay; straight in front of him bt not in flesh n blood bt in a glass frame on d back wall of d bed all smiling with his determined light blue eyes sparkling with warmth.

Abhay came closer 2 d photo,stroked it with teary eyes bt quickly composed himself n said,"Lt.Abhay Raichand reporting Sir!!" n saluted.He cud see his own reflection in d glass n remained silent 4 sometime as if waiting 4 d answer.when no answer came as expected,he said,"Bhai,why did u left me?".Then suddenly in a flashback he remembered his bro's words,"Oye chhote mein tujhe chhod sakta hun kabhi.Mein toh hamesha tere saath hun".Abhay smiled as if got his answer,slowly got out of d room n went 2 his own room,had a quick shower,changed 2 join d party downstairs.

Party was at its full swing downstairs with people dancing,some having drinks while talking.D grandeur was evident from every arrangement as it was after ages dat celebration of something was in Raichand Mansion after those...
Abhay came down in a black tux looking handsome as ever when he saw Haseena n Rajeshwari waiting 4 him.They took him 2 his frens n left.
His frens who were dying 2 talk 2 him bt didn't want 2 come b/w family reunion attacked him with their questions.He was smiling while talking about his experiences n they were listening wide eyed.Just then Abhay said,"T n Aryan and Angad n Ruhi u r couples right?".T,"oh Abhay tumne ab notice kiya,vaise Apne baare mein batao.tumhein koi mili ya nahin.I mean koi your colleague?"
At this ques Alina looked at Abhay questioningly with curiosity as well as fear in her heart what if Abhay had found someone?
To her delight Abhay answered,"No yaar,I didn't hav time 4 it n nor i want 2!
All smiled.Aryan,"hey Abhay tu toh bilkul bhi nahin badla".
D night was spent dancing,joking,eating ,drinking n late night all frens parted 4 their own homes.
Next morning,at d breakfast table:
Dadi was trying 2 make Abhay eat all his fav dishes dat she had prepared with her own hands.While Abhay was complaining,"dai ab bas bhi karo,mana ye meri fav dishes hain,par aap kyun meri bai banayi body bigadna chahte ho".Rajeshwari stuffed n shut his mouth with another spoonful of dryfruit Kheer while haseena n Chand smiled.

After breakfast,while Rajeshwari n Haseena were busy carrying bowls n plates 2 d kitchen n Abhay was about 2 go 2 his room when Chand called him,"Abhay i want 2 talk 2 u".Abhay,"yes dad".Chand continued,"I hope u know what i want 2 talk 2 u."Abhay already knew as he had not expected his warm welcome from his father last evening n was expecting this confrontation sooner or later so he just nodded.
Chand,"I know nothing can be done now bt still i want 2 ask one last time,are u still same with ur decision?.Abhay,"dad please,i was firm,am firm n will always be firm with my decision n will never regret it."
Chand,"Even after...Abhay cut him,"I understand ur concern bt if everyone thought like this a day will come when noone will join army just 4 d fear of death.If death has 2 come then it will engulf us no matter where we try 2 hide ourselves so why not face it with courage n doing something 4 our country instead of lazying at home,making money n hiding like a coward".He said it in one breath n left.While Rajeshwari who was listening 2 all of this came closer 2 disappointed Chand,kept her hand on his shoulders n said,"please don't...Don't spoil his few days of stay with us".

3 days passed while roaming n hanging out with frens n with some really light n happy moments at home n now Abhay was ready 2 leave 2 Army HQ dehradoon.they had 2 report there first n then proceed 2wards their destination HP.
He was damn excited 4 his journey bt was sad too 4 leaving his home,his parents,his Gmother n frens.After a tearful goodbye at Railway station by his family members n frens,Abhay finally left 4 his journey.He was gloomy all d way 2 Dehradoon bt as soon as he stepped in Army HQs,after seeing d faces of his frens n most importantly d atmosphere there slowly lessened his pain.
They were ordered 2 pack up 4 d journey n see d arrangements as they had 2 leave at evening only.

VILLAGE KASOL,THAKUR HAVELI:

Dhanraj thakur was sitting on a sofa indulged in deep thought with his 2 bodyguards aka minions standing behind him with guns.Just then his son Danish came charging inside followed by some armedmen.Danish,"dad what i m listening? Army is coming 2 our village? What d hell!".Dhanraj,"u hav heard right.This is nt in my control.this s d decision of our Govt."
Danish,"bt dad u wud hav tried,what abt my love 4 game? and fresh taxes dat we collect from villagers as new crop of Apples is ready n nt 2 4get our illegal trade 2 Nepal".
Dhanraj,"4 ur hobbies,keep a grip on urself as it can expose us.Rest of d things I wud see myself.I wud try 2 be close n friendly 2 d officers n then will try 2 buy them."He said with a determined smirk n then turned 2wards Danish n continued,"4 this period u control ur activities in d village esp ur love 4 killing animals n women otherwise..."
Danish understood bt gritted his teeth,stomped his feet n left.

After finishing preparing meals 4 d day n cleaning d house nt 2 4get her daily trip 2 bring water,Piya was hell tired.She sat heavily on d ground 4 some rest.She had just sat when she heard a shout from her mami Sunaina,"piya kahan hai,kahin so toh nahin gayi kaam chhod kar.Ja jakar apne mama aur bhai ko khana de aa Thakuron ke khet mein"
Piya wiped her sweat n stood packed d food n left 4 d fields without saying a word.
It was quite sunny n hot outside as it was noon bt inspite of being so delicate n soft she was used 2 it.During d earlier days she fainted a few times bt now her inner determination was stronger than her outer discomfort.She reached d workplace of her mama n bro n gave them packed food.Mukund felt pity 4 her seeing her tanned face,tired eyes n muddy feet bt said nothing.While she was leaving 4 home Danish came there 2 see d work n announce 4 d arrival of d Army when he caught sight of Piya bt from d back showing her long curls partially covered with d dupatta.He asked 2 one of his men,"who s she?".Man answered,"she is d neice of Prakash n sunaina who work at ur farms n her name is Piya."He smirked evily n said," Piya..."with a sigh then continued"sounds Beautiful!"
Piya while returning home was feeling peaceful 4 d reason unknown 2 her.She smiled unknowingly 2 herself as if feeling something or someone!
She reached home n saw her mami sleeping peacefully.She was hell tired n hungry bt she thought before mami wokes up she must go 2 hav a bath in d nearby stream.It will also lessen her bodyache n refresh her.
She literally ran away 2 stream n stood closer 2 its bank.Seeing d cool blue waters of stream n feeling d cool breeze blowing she closed her eyes.She felt unknown happiness n slowly entered d waters which were slightly above her waist deep.She splashed water here n there,fully drenched her clothes,opened her hair,looked 2 d sky n then opened her arms n closed her eyes as if trying 2 feel d mood of d nature.She spent abt an hour there,after that she came out,sat on d bank 4 sumtime in order 2 dry her clothes with d cool breeze.
Piya then ran away 2 her home thinking dat mami wud hav woken up by now.She entered her room,changed her clothes n started making arrangements 4 d lunch.

EVENING,GOVT. GUEST HOUSE,VILLAGE KASOL:
After a long bt nt at all boring journey 4 Abhay n his frens frm DD 2 HP,d whole Army Regiment was now in HP.The head of d regiment Col. Vishwajeet Chauhan along with other officers was given a warm welcome by d village Sarpanch.Then d work of establishment of tents etc. 4 d Armymen started.Abhay n his frens were given d duty 2 supervise d works.Jai,"so Col Khadoos yahan bhi humara peechha nahin chhodega".said Jai.
Abhay,"what s ur prob with him?" This time Kabir answered,"Hey Jai,we must nt hav any prob with him as soon as his daughter is gonna stay with him".Jai n Kabir hifived n Abhay shook his head.
At night as all were hell tired all slept in their rooms in d guest house.
Early in d morning,next day Abhay woke up at his usual timing around 5 AM n tried 2 woke up Ashish,Jai n Kabir 2 go 4 jogging bt they all said in unison,"Abhay tu aaj hi shuru ho gaya.humein sone de"in a sleepy voice.
Abhay left d camp 4 jogging dressed in track pants n Ts.As soon as he stepped on d road which leads 2 d village he was mesmerised by d natural beauty of d village.He was drawn 2wards it n felt refreshed,rejuvenated n strangely happy.
As he was nearing d forest area adjoining d farms of Thakurs he slowed down 2 feel d chirping of morning birds.Just then he heard d voice of anklets,he stopped n tried 2 concentrate on d voice 2 confirm,there! he heard it again.He thought what is a lady doing at this hour dat too in forest? and he started 2 walk 2wards d source of voice slowly while making d bushes,shrubs n branches of trees carefully aside.

On d other side,2day Piya had secretly come 2 d jungle 4 collection of wild-Roses as PanditJi had asked her 2 bring flowers 2day 4 special pooja n 4 decoration of Temple 4 d Mela which was 2 start d next day.She had brought d big collection basket with her.She had her curls open 2day,with a diff glow n natural blush on her soft milky cheeks n dressed in white n purple suit n was hurrying here n there in order 2 collect flowers before anyone comes n sees her.She was talking 2 d flowers in her soft voice,"U know what u r lucky dat i m going 2 use u 4 pooja.bt Kanha jee say u must nt hurt anyone nt even a flower.I m sorry i m hurting u".
She was busy with her cute talk with d flowers oblivious 2 d fact dat someone is watching her from behind.
Abhay who had finally reached there, saw a young girl talking 2 herself n collecting d flowers bt cudn't see her face as she was facing her back 2wards him.He was already mesmerised by her cute baby like soft voice which sounded like ringing bells 2 him.
He stood there sumtime watching her,talking n giggling 2 herself n was becoming impatient every second 2 see her face n talk 2 her,STRANGE!
Finally,he asked her,"what r u doing here?".Piya who was completely oblivious 2 her surroundings just a moment ago was brought back 2 earth by this strange voice.She panicked as she thought as her worst fears r coming true as she has been caught red handed,plucking flowers without permission n now she wud be scolded by her mama n mami in addition 2 insults by d Thakurs who own d land as well as taunts of d villagers of being accused of stealing.She stopped plucking d flowers n stammered,"I...I...I mmm.. Sorry. Please don't tell it 2 anyone.I won't..."with this she abruptly turned around only 2 lock eyes with most handsome man she had ever seen.She totally 4got what she was saying.
On d other hand Abhay lost himself d moment she turned 2wards him.His mind became blank n all previous thoughts out of d window.A strange feeling engulfed him,he had never felt like this.He was lost in those dark baby like brown eyes n was unable 2 come out of them as if he wanted 2.He wanted 2 ask her if she was a fairy or angel bt cudn't.
Finally with gr8 difficulty he managed 2 ask,"R u from here(earth)?.
Piya who was totally lost in his deep blue eyes was forcibly brought back 2 her senses with his voice now noticed dat how intensely he was staring her.Her cheeks turned a deep shade of red n she lowered her gaze n looked at d ground.
Abhay was still in trance n when he saw d color on her cheeks,he blurted out,"Ur cheeks...They r totally red!"

Piya abruptly turned n tried 2 run away as she now doesn't know wat 2 say n was feeling hell shy bt cudn't as her dupatta was caught in d zip of Abhay's T.She was drawn 2 him abruptly n now she was very close 2 him.Butterflies were fluttering in her tummy wid his closeness while Abhay was busy examining her features her eyes,soft red cheeks,her cute nose n soft pink lips.His gaze stopped at them. Piya's heart was pounding like a crazy,she finally wid gr8 difficulty freed her dupatta n ran away leaving Abhay in trance...

Piya was returning from d temple after her daily pooja n also handing over d basket of flowers dat she plucked early morning from d forest accompained by her bf Maya.Her cheeks turned a flaming shade of Red when she remembered dat incident when maya caught her blushing.She looked surprised bt happy at d same time,"Piya...kyun din mein bhi apne raajkumar ke sapne dekhne lagi ho?"she asked naughtily.
Piya now blushed even more n stammered 2 say,"maya u r just too much.It was just...".
Maya,"what was just...Piya?".Piya hitted her on d shoulder n they both giggled.
It was then she noticed a small group of Armymen coming 2wards d village.Her eyes widened n she asked,"army has come 2 our village? I didnt know!".Both advanced 2wards their homes.


GOVT. GUEST HOUSE,KASOL:

Army medical team had just arrived n 2 Jai n Kabir's utter disappointment there were only 2 lady docs in d team.Out of them one was a senior doc Dr. Sushmita chawla n one was a new one Dr.Misha Dobriyal.D medical team right after their arrival had gone 2 report 2 commander.
Jai n Kabir were standing near d Army Truck dat carried d stuff of arriving team n was being unloaded.
Jai making a face,"Dont be disappointed buddy,New face is yet 2 come".Kabir was about 2 say something when a big bag fell on his back n he stumbled n fell on Jai who wasnt ready ultimately leading 2 kabir falling over Jai n both landing on d ground.They were still in daze when they heard a chirpy voice,"If ur Bromance is over,will u please give me space 2 unload my stuff".
Both Jai n Kabir now embarrassed stood up immediately n glanced 2wards d direction of d voice.There she stood, inside d truck, dressed in Army uniform trying 2 sort her things out.Watching them daze she was irritated," What d...? R u deaf? I said gimme d damned space so dat i may unload my stuff".
Jai now finally came bak in his senses,"why r u doing this urself? U can take a help?"
To which Misha replied,"Lt.Dr.Misha Dobriyal doesnt like others doing my job n FYI this is some special surgical instruments dat i have been specially ordered 2 take care of".With this she jumped off d Truck landing right before them shaking hands wid both,"Hello This is Lt.Dr.Misha Dobriyal" n went inside 2 report.
Jai n Kabir were impressed n finally dat naughty grin reappeared on their faces.

EVENING,VILLAGE KASOL :

Misha had been introduced 2 all d officers young as well as seniors.
Luckily 4 Jai n Kabir, d trio of Abhay Kabir n Jai along with some more army men were 2 help in arrangements of Medical camps in d village.

They talked about their families n origins all day n at evening i.e now they had 2 go 2 d village 4 regular patrols n surveys.All were excited despite being tired coz Settlement was yet 2 be done n works were in progress.

Misha,"my God...This place is beautiful!" she said looking amazed by d natural beauty of d village.All smiled bt as soon as Abhay heard d word "Beautiful" he was again dragged back 2 d encounter wid dat unknown girl early in d mornings.
He unknowingly reached 4 d pocket of his shirt 2 feel dat prized possession of an anklet n thought if he wud be evr able 2 meet her again!

They covered half of d village enthusiastically n now it was beginning 2 be dark they finally decided 2 return.When Misha said,"I m tired now,badly wanna have some tea now!" with this she sat grumpily on d rock on d side of a field.Abhay,"Dr. shudn't we go n have tea at d camps? We have 2 make a report on d survey too.Besides there is no electricity here.",he said trying 2 reason while glancing here n there.

Bt jai n kabir in unison,"Arey yaar Abhay,tu zyada rules pe mat chal.Let s have some tea from dat house n we will leave 4 d camps after!" Misha agreed n said,"n also dont be so much formal,come on chill yaar let s have some tea there".Abhay shook his head n smiled n all d party headed 2wards d nearby house 4 tea.

At d House:

Prakash Piya's maternal uncle wasn't at home while Sunaina was sitting on a woven bed(chaarpai) in d verandah of d house.There was no electricity as there was a power cut.
Piya was nowhere 2 be seen outside as she was busy preparing 4 d dinner inside d kitchen.
Sunaina stood up from d bed seeing a torchlight n sensing approaching footsteps.

She came near n saw a few Armymen standing in front of their house.They introduced themselves n she allowed them in.She asked them 2 sit on d bed n herself sat on d floor.She called Piya," Piya zara paani toh pilana...mehmaan aaye hain".

Piya immediately arranged glasses of water in a tray.She took out a lamp(laltane;hope u guys know wat is it) took it in one hand n tray in other n came outside.
Her already dark eyes were sparkling now making her look like a goddess.She slowly advanced 2wards them,bended a little n offered glass of water 2 Misha who was sitting on d extreme left of d bed.She took d glass from d tray n mouthed "Thnx!" n smiled then drank d glass thirstily.Piya then slowly advanced 4ward to offer d glasses of water 2 others bt Sunaina interrupted her,"arey lamp ko table par rakh kar de na".
Piya obeyed her n placed d lamp on d table kept in front of d bed.

It was then Jai n Kabir were able 2 see her face.They were stumped at d moment.She took d glass from d tray n gave it 2 Kabir who was dazed bt took d glass from her n drank d water slowly while still gazing at her.
Piya was feeling very uncomfortable due 2 their continuous gaze.Bt she smiled forcibly 2 hide her discomfort.

As she smiled,Jai who was taking d glass of water from her hand while in daze dropped it splashing d water on Abhay who was till now watching outside n here n there n was oblivious 2 Piya's presence.
He abruptly looked upward n at d same time Piya said worriedly,"Oh i m...m..ssorryy..".Her voice caught his attention n he looked at her abruptly.
Both of them looked into each other's eyes.Abhay's state of mind was again thrown back 2 d morning experience.Those big baby-brown eyes which were haunting him from dat moment had appeared again bt now they were looking more dark n intoxicating due 2 sparkling of d lamp flame in them.His breathe was caught in his throat n he was unable 2 speak.
Piya was drowning in his icy blue eyes bt she composed herself quickly n said,"I will fix it 4 u sir".

Abhay was brought back 2 earth with this n now he realized dat this was actually d home of dat girl n d girl's name was Piya.

Their intense moment was broken by Sunaina who told Piya 2 clean d floor n give d boy Towel 2 dry his pants at least 2 some extent.

After this Piya made tea n they all had it.While having tea it didnt go un-noticed by Piya dat blue eyed boy was stealing glances at her.Her cheeks were flaming as she cud feel his gaze on her.

All d officers thanked Sunaina n piya4 this n left,Abhay being d last one not before looking at her one more time.

In d way,Jai,kabir n Misha were back 2 their chirpy mode bt Abhay was somewhere else.His lips curled into a breathtaking smile n with a sigh a name escaped his mouth,"Piya!".