Aarman walked into makeing his heart brake. Nearly seventeen years he had known her, he had not seen her this broken, "Bachi."
Mukti turned around and smiled at him, "Biya?"
"Tum ro kyurn rahi ho?" he asked sitting down, "Biya main, vo actually kya hai na aaj... vo-"
"Saach bolo tume kahani thiyar karne ke koi zarurath nahi." he replied, "Vo kya hai na biya aaj thabyath bilkul teek nahi thi. Jaab main ghar wapas aayi thi tho hall main Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Khanna aur dadhi bait rahe the. Actually Mr. Khanna ko bhi sir main dhard tha, aur Teddy use coffe diya. Main apne liye bhi maanga... actually biya daadi Mr. Khanna ke sar dhaba rahi thi. Is umair main bhi unke paas koi hai jo uska kyal rak rahe hai, lekin mere liye koi nahi hai."
"Tum upset isi liye ho kyunki tumhari kyaaal koi nahi raktha yaa isi liye kyunki is ghar par tumhari feelkings ek koi kadhar nahi hai." he asked, "Nahi biya aise lag raha tha ke agar meri mama aur papa the tho vo mere kyaal rakte hai na? Jaise daadi Mr. Khanna ke kyal rak rahe hai?"
"Mama aur papa ke kaafi yaad agayi kya?" Aarman kissed her on the forehead, "Aab dhika... lagtha hai docter ko dikana padega. Aaj home work karne ke koi zaururath nahi hai apne kuch samaan pack karo. You are spending the weekend with me, aabhi aatha hoon."
"Teek hai biya." she nodded, just as he was about the step out he added, "Kal tume mandir lekiar ja raha hoon."
"All right biya." she replied, Aarman went down for a few minutes then returned to find Mukti had packed up a bag. "Thiyar ho?"
"Haan biya chalo!" she jumped up, he took her hand and took her down with him dialing a number in his mobile, "Hello papa, main Mukti ko lekar aa raha hoon. We should be there in half an hour."
Mailk Residence
As Aarman drove in with Mukti, a security guard opened the door for him, her eyes danced with joy at the sight of the home. The home was certainly no manssion, it was actually Aarman's residence, thanks to the fact that his father never had time for him. It was a three story home, a spacious garden that as maintained by a gardener. There were very exotic flowers, herbs and some basic vegetables along with a small pond surrounded by some rare flowers some fish swimming around. A sit out had been structured into the area giving it a very homely feel, it was a place that was great to sit and think. The drive lead strait to the garage before touching the home, it had a beautiful teak wood finnish on the doors and windows. The wall was painted with a deep shade of yellow that was quiet pleasant to the eye especially against the rough finnish. Each floor of the building had been separated by not only a balcony but a dark brown color highlighted by the extension of the building. The roof was turned into a roof garden for the herbs, giving it a beautiful touch. Mukti loved this place, it always had a sense of grace and beauty within it.
Once Aarman opened the door a lady in a soft pale green chudidar with a dark green duppata and pyjamas walked over. Age had made a slight touch on her features but certainly did not make her old, "Kaki, Mukti ko bukar hai."
"Aap phikar maath kijiya Aarman beta, main bitiya ke liye kuch banathi hoon." she replied going inside. Mukti and Aarman sat down on the sofa that was also selected with class, a victorian set compleate with a diwan on a dark blue custions fitting the golden yellow of the walls. In cornor was a shelf with some books, a music player and some C.D's.The curtains were also matching the sofa set covering the large french windows, a curtain made of shells covering the small space connecting the hall to the rest of the house. Father and son deeply respected their privacy, it was through that curtain the servent brought in two glasses of milk for the children. "Bitiya aap ke liye masale waala duud. Ise pilijiye, thab thaak sab ji aajayenge."
"Thank you kaki." Mukti replied as Aarman handed her the drink before picking up his own drink. "Aap aaj rath yahi par rahenge na?"
"Aur kahan ja sakti hai kaki? Aap jaakar Mukti ki ghar thiyar kijiye." said a male voice at the door. The sight of the man brought a large smile on the children's face, "Dad ap ithne jaldhi ghar aagaye?"
The man had a dark greenish eyes with thick black hair that was combed to perfection with a mild use of jell. The light brown formal jacket with light trousers and a dark blue shirt. His shoes were polished and the socks were matching the shirt he wore. The man was an image of class, knowladge and grace.
"Haan beta, ghar tho aagaya lekin sirf theen gante ke liye. Muje apni koi bhi patient sa zyada meri bachon ka kyal jo hai." he replied, as Mukti ran into his arms, "I missed you daddy."
Rajeev Malik is a famous anesthetist by profession but he is better known for his research in herbs and their effect on people along with his ability to network among famous socialites. Sanjivani had attained great benefits from his networks. His real interest was his research on the medical benefits on rare plants that could aid the patients.
"Main bhi beta. Aab dikao tumhari temperature aab kaisi hai." Mukti bit her lip as he checked her temperature with a thermometer Aarman handed him, "Aare bachi tume tho kaafi zor se bukar hui hai. Aarman tum ise duud piladena, main aabhi apne hospital ke ek docter sa baath kartha hoon."
"Ji dad aap jaakar fresh hokar ayie." he replied, "Hello, nurse Gauri ko bulayie please. Haan Gauri Dr. Malik can you make sure one of the genral docters have an appointment in another half hour? Thank you."
"Kids, chalo niko you have ten minutes." he told them, Aarman kept the empty glasses on the tray where Rajeev took his black tea. ""Hum tho aise hi aajaynge dad."
"Teek hai." gulping down the tea he kept the cup on the tray as well, "Main fresh hokar aatha hoon."
Sajneevani Hospital (Genral ward Dr. Shubankar Chandera's office)
The room looked fairly small but was updated with technology and along with it a sense of grace. A curtain saparated the space between the seating area and the bed along with the wash area. The table had a note pad, a cute little china doll of an angel sitting on a rock. A pen stand and finally a medical priscription pad with the Sanjivani header. Otherwise the place was quiet clean and the seates quiet comfertable. The man him self looked smart in a dark blue formal trousers and a light blue shirt, a lab court over the shirt. His hair was soft and flying around even though combed. A knock on the door anounced the araival, and Rajeev walked in with Mukti and Aarman.
"Dr. Shubankar, she's Mukti your patient." Shubankar smiled at her softly, "Hi Mukti so tell me what happened?"
"Actually sir thodi si bukar hai, soch rahi thi ke main school nurse ko kal dikadu lekin dad muje yahan lekar aagaye." Shubankar smiled, "Beti jo hai aap, now let's me see your temperature."
After a few tests he turned to Rajeev, "Ithn bada problem tho nahi ahi sir, bas thodi stress ke wajai sa bukar hai. Aaj kal twelvth students main yeah kaafi common hai. Main use kuch vitamin tablets aur ek relaxor tho detha hoon."
"Mukti Khanna." she corrected him as he started wrting the M after her name, "Excuse me?"
"My name is Mukti Khanna." she replied, "Oh tho aap Dr. Malik ke?"
"Mukti is a daugther of my friend, vo muje bhi dad kehekar bulathi thi." Shubankar smiled and handed the medication to Rajeev, "Thank you Dr. Shubankar."
"It was a pleasure Dr. Malik." once they were outside Rajeev turned to Mukti, "Kya hua beta, tum ithni stressed kyun ho?"
"Patha nahi daddy aaj kaal ithna sara kaam jo hai." she replied he pulled her into his arms, "Shayad kaam ke wajay se."
"I understand, acho aaj raath bahar kathe hai. What do you kids want?" the reply was instant and simaltanious, "PIZZA!"
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