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I am just building up this story.. I hope to make it interesting.. Right now who is in love with whom, who is having feelings for whom.. Dosti to bahut hai magar...What will happen next what will be the outcome I am also thinking ...😆 But for now enjoy and do give your feedback....
Later that night, Ragini was busy finishing of the medical notes, looking up and outside the window she noticed it started pouring heavily and in no time there was heavy downpour with thunder and lightening...
Removing her glasses and keep it on the table she walked up and stood to one side of the window..Luckily the UPS (uninterrupted power supply) /generator was on .. , since the heavy Delhi rains always followed by a blackout for atleast half hour. And blackout was not so good for Ragini, she would be terrified......she will be a doctor soon , but sometimes somethings scare you don't they..
Remembering that day
Anmol stood by the entrance of the out house with a candle. Ragini had tried to make him go home, but he wasn't going to leave her all alone in a dark house. Dada, Dadi and jai were out for a while,at the near by temple....
Jai had come down for a break finishing his 11th exams...and came down to spend time with Dada , Dadi and his lovely di...
He knew she was afraid of the dark. If he couldn't fulfill all his promises, he would at least keep her safe and unafraid. At this point the winds were picking up and it looked like a big rain storm was coming. He began to shiver slightly. "I hope she's okay in there", he thought to himself. The candle light began to flicker furiously with the wind.
The thunder roared in the dark sky making Ragini flinch. The light flashed through the window, shadows of invisible objects lurked here and there. But she swallowed her fears and looked out the window. She watched her best friend Anmol shivering in the cold. She couldn't stand it when he was so stubborn. She practically begged him to go back, but of course he wouldn't. He was so he'll bent in keeping her happy that he never thought of himself. A frown etched on her face at the thought. She was afraid that quality of his would cost him one day that was tomorrow he was leaving I need to let him go his opportunity his dream of being a pilot, and he's here in the wet weather. What if he neglected himself too much for her?
Half an hour passed, she still sat by the window and he still stood outside. Suddenly rain drops began to shower down vigorously. Anmol's candle went out. His clothes soaked through with water. "Damn! Where am I going to get light from now?" As he thought of what to do next a pair of hands pulled him inside portico of the house. , the wind was still blowing and she rushed in the hall with him finally away from the wet weather secure inside..
"Are you crazy? Why were you still standing in the rain?", Ragini asked flaring her nostrils and adjusting her glasses. "Oh wait! I forgot that Anmol Sareen does what he wants no matter how stupid it is. Look at how wet you are. Don't complain to me when you get sick. Kal jana hai aur tum essay ho !!"
She took off her dupatta and began to wipe his face and neck with it. She was blabbering non stop about how irresponsible he was, while Anmol stared at her trough eyes that had a spark in them. There was a lop sided grin on his face.
Ragini dropped her dupatta and moved her hands to unbutton his shirt. "You'll get a cold in these wet clothes", she said as she undid his buttons. She wondered why he was so silent and looked up at him. He looked at her with an intense passion that she had seen in his eyes before. They have been close for more then time can tell they shared every incident, they laughed and cried to the silliest things...,
but now his closeness and those gazes was something she was imagining she thought to herself..'
Suddenly the room temperature felt hotter than it was. Ragini cleared her throat and took her hands of his shirt. He grabbed her hand and rested it on his chest.
"Kya hua? Rukh kyun Gaye? "
Ragini felt the blood rush to her face. Thank god it was dark enough for him not to see her blush.
"Anmol thumhey thand lag jaeyge na isilye maine soccha..."
He put his finger on her lips and whispered, "Chup, bilkul chup."
For an instant she was lost in his eyes. A few stray stands off hair were dripping with water. She automatically ran her fingers through his wet hair. He closed his eyes in response. Slowly she she moved her hands moved to feel the rugged cheek...
"No! Don't go!", Ragini blabbered without thinking.
"But you said your not scared."
"I did, but I didn't mean about the dark.", "I meant '.."
"Ragini , bolo na kuch....please Ragini..I know I didn't tell you earlier..Ragini..."
"Ragini Ragini , he started tapping her cheeks, "the power is back and my hair is all dry thanks for the towel .You'll miss me na bolo yaar....Ragini ...yaar 7 month will fly so fast..."
Still leaning against the window panel she watched the rain drops make its way down the tiny stream on the road. A smile on her lips followed by a tear rolled out of her eye..,Hearing her dadi call she quickly she wiped the corner of her eye..
"Beta Ragini , Its very late, go to bed.. Tomorrow you have to get up early for hospital ..
"Haan dadi I was just closing the window...and getting to bed.." she replied to her concern granny..
"Kal Anmol bhi wapas aa raha hai Binni is happy ...", she kept blabbering as she pulled the door behind her.
Removing her glasses and lying down on her cozy bed .. she looked up at the ceiling and slowly closed her eyes, leaving a smile on her face.. what was she thinking.. about Anmol and what would she say...
The dawn of a new day arrived...
Sitting on the twin bed in his room he bent down to tie his shoe laces,he started with the right one followed by the left, when there was a bang on the door...
"Yaar Anmol we are running late, last bus is waiting the driver honked twice already , the flight is leaving in an hour "
It was Vikram his roommate who also happened to be his friend from high school..They had spent 5 good years together, he went ahead to do aeronautical engineering but fascination for planes and to the air force pulled him to the same base as Anmol...All these months they were together..Many a times they were competing with each other, be it vigorous marathon, swimming or flying practices..
Anmol and Vikram were neck to neck in all play , competitive spirit and enthusiasm kept them going these months away from home and family.
They were both returning to their homes to start of their journey as fighter plane pilots which was their passion...
Finally after tying his shoe lace he stood up adjusted his Narrow blue gray nylon belt with chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle. , walking up to the dresser he quickly brushed his hair and flung the brush right into his duffel bag. Then taking a final look at his clean shaven face, he picked up his Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban with authorized turban badges and adjusted to sit in place. Taking quick steps towards his duffel bag still on the floor, bushed the brush which was popping out and pulled the zipper and tossed it behind his shoulder and eventually opened the door..
"Sorry yaar, I had to make one last dive in the pool .. last day here and I needed to chill out ..", he apologized , he took a few steps ahead and closed the door behind him and they both took quick steps and hurried down the stairs and caught the bus waiting for them in time..
"Anmol you are the last guy to jump in for the ride , another minute and I would have left.., "came the troop commander.
"Sorry Sir ," saluting to him, Anmol pushed his bag on the carrier above his seat and occupied the one last window seat available. The seating were limited and single window seating arrangements on either side.
Resting his back on the seats head rest he took a breath, his cap tilted to cover his forehead..Home sweet home ..closing is eyes he gasped, for a few minutes till the bus halted with a jerk of forcefully applying the break, and shifting him a bit from the seat.
The guys pulled out their duffel bags and anmol set his cap right and picked up his bag , and following the rest of the troop they thumped their way to board the plane, which was waiting to depart with these 10 newly become lieutenants.
Meanwhile at home the alarm is buzzing....... a hand comes out of the duvet and hits the alarm clock to shut it.and she got back to her sleep.. It's 7 already Ragini get up don't you have to go to the hospital aur phir shayaam ko ... Anmol is coming Radhika and Binni are going you want to go....."
Peeping her head out from the duvet with a good amount of looks at the clock "Baap rey I am late for hospital ," she took the claw clip from the bedside and bundled her hair clipped it and went to the wash room, quickly brushed her teeth and simultaneously switched on the shower..
Stepped into the shower and quickly got out in pink bath robe..
Walking to the cupboard she opened it wide and removed a beautiful green color Lucknow kurti, a similar shaded slip and a pair of skinny jeans.. She preferred this dressing as the hospital was a hectic job and any thing comfortable is what she always went with. Removing her bath robe she picked up her slip , followed by her kurti and then pushed her legs through her jeans finally picked up her glasses which were usually placed at the side table before she goes to bed.
Then she quickly wore her mojaris the most comfortable for her feet. Walking to the dressing table , she pulled opened the drawer , and removed a bunch of photographs. Many pictures were taken before he left. They took a few together. He looks adorably at his family picture , she kept a copy of that.
Scanning through them again her eyes caught the one which they took pictures she is eating an apple...sitting on the counter top and he making "V"ears for her...
Visualizing it in front of her....
She'd forgotten her phone and only called once a night to talk to her dada & dadi..Jai was there too for a break finishing his 11th exams...and came down to spend time with Dada , Dadi and his lovely di...
Anmol walked into the kitchen just as his mother was cooking. He gave his mom a bear hug,and they had a head knock.. Ragini was there chatting with Radhika...She was telling her that the rectal exams are the worst punishment someone gets during internship. And thankfully she hasn't got it as a punishment but a part of her routine duty usually only one a month..They both had a good laugh
"So good to have you home Ragini" Radhika said. "Too bad that you're home coming ties in with Anmol's departure."
"Anmol's departure" Ragini asked as she bit into an apple and sat on the counter.
Jai who also had come to greet them took some pictures for his collection,
"Anmol dont't crash into any planes ", jai was teasing him as they posed...and wished Anmol and hurried out...
"Oh, that's right you don't know do you?"Binni dadi added. "Anmol got an his training call"
"What?" Ragini said.
"Anmol why don't you explain," Radhika suggested.
As she turned around, Anmol could not only see the shock in her eyes but her anger as well.
The rest of the day she avoided him and deliberately stayed away from him she was off from her duty. Anmol too got distracted in packing.
It was that day and now....
The phone on the table was buzzing its usual ringtone..
Still in her thoughts she ignore for a few seconds and finally got to pick it up.
"Hello ragini yaar I am waiting down my scooty is loosing its gas.. jaldi aoo Dr Gill will take our class if we are late" Rashmi yelled on the phone..
"Ha ha sorry I am just coming ", she picked up her files and placed it in her laptop bag and hurried down to the living room
"Ragini beta take your lunch", came a call from dadi...
"And you are going to the airport to receive Anmol na", dadi questioned!!
"Dadi I want to go...I hope Dr. Gill spears me...", she went around her dadaji and hugged him "
"Bye dadu !" and grabbed a banana from the fruit stand and walked out of the door,
A pillion ride on Rashmi's scooter was like sharing the road or carpooling..
They took turns driving the scooter, and Ragini wanted to give Rashmi a break!!
"Today the wait is over... , " she told as they parked the scooter..
Removing her helmet Rashmi looked at Ragini's twinkled eyes, which were slightly moist, though its hard to read behind those glasses...
"Wow you must be excited, airport jana hai.."Rashmi pulled her closer as they walked to the entrance of the hospital..
"Pata nahi if I get free from all my duties and Dr. Gill lets me go.. Internship final year phew , no chain ki saans"
"Arrey no worries yaar after all to meet your dear friend Anmol you can get excused ", Rashimi teased..
Sitting in his seat as the plane took off into the air, he couldn't help the smile that spread across his face. He'd been away from home for seven months. For seven months he was undergoing vigorous training. For seven months he slept on a twin bed which took time for him to adjust as it was way to hard for him, but he had no choice, and the food in the mess was good but maa ka khana he missed.
For the seven months day or night any time for him flying the most advanced aircraft in the country is only one of the many responsibilities associated with a career as an Air Force pilot. Your leadership skills and character are of paramount importance as you take charge of training and commanding crews to accomplish missions. This was great for him, an experience in getting trained to use them and fly over the country drop down the bombs at enemy target.
They were isolated from the real world and less communication due to rules and security reasons..therefore emails and phone calls were very few.
Vikram who was sitting next to him was busy reading the newspaper Heavy rains in delhi in the past 24 hours. Road traffic blocked , black out at many places..."
hearing "heavy rains.. "Anmol Remembering that day '.
Anmol had gotten the call just three days before and he was quite apprehensive even though it was always his dream to fly... He'd signed up for the Air Force Training camp, never really thinking that they'd call him due to tough competition, much to the dislike of his father due to reasons he is still unaware of.... When he received the call there was only one thought on his mind Ragini. How was he going to tell her? Of course it didn't help matters that she was away in a med camp ...and busy with her internship year,
Her angry eyes were still fresh infront of her...How can he forget that day....
It was late in the evening when he finally sneaked into the Sharma residence to see Ragini. It was quite dark and the light drizzle had started...He came out with his a candle as he could'nt trace the torch due to the power failure..
"Ragini," he called.
She looked at him and instantly wiped her tears.
"What do you want?" she asked bluntly.
"We need to talk," he said as he closed gate behind him.
"What's there left to say? You've decided that you're leaving. You didn't feel it necessary to tell me. So go'just go," she said.
"Don't be like that Ragini," Anmol requested.
"Please Anmol go away " she insisted....and he started dripping in rain..
"Anmol , Anmol, where are you lost.."....came a jerk from Vikram
"Yaar I am talking from so long you seem to be lost somewhere...." Vikram grumbled again..
And for seven months, he missed her. His best friend...
To be continued...
Please let me know if you liked it.. I am getting the characters in place .. There is quite back and forth in the above portion so making it seem like thoughts going through the characters mind...
I will continue in a few days time....
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