Chapter-57
Sakshi n Shree unaware of anything were enjoying eating golgappe.... Watching them a smile appeared on Samjun's face, "Indono ka bachpana abi bhi nahi gaya... Pata nahi kab bade honghe yeh dono!" Sam chuckled shaking his head.
They had no idea that someone was watching them.... boiling in anger.... Which only increased when Arjun came into his view.
Shree without noticing took a very spicy one, started coughing due to burning of his mouth.... startling sakshi who immediately kept her plate aside n started rubbing his back, "Shree... Kya hua?"
"Ahh.... Bahut *cough* thee *cough* kha hai!" He coughed his face turning into red.
Samjun who noticed it were immediately beside him, "Chote... Kya hua!" Caressing his back he handed water who gulped eagerly.
While they were caring for him, Someone eyes popped out watching the scene....... He had no idea what's going on ....tried to study them with narrowed gaze.
Once his coughs were reduced, Shree gave a nod, "ab mei theek huh! Woh kuch jyada hih theeka tha!"
Arjun gave a stern glare, "Issliye mana kartha huh.... Par tum sunhte kaha hoh mere baat!"
"Bhabhi!" Shree whined looking at sakshi n made a bad face.
"Arjun... Daantho mat usse!" Sakshi supported him who gave a wide smile to Arjun showing his tongue.
Shaking his head, "Ab chale?" All nodded... Paying the bill they moved from there leaving the person in his thoughts.
He didn't miss the interaction didnot know what should he make out of it!
All reached home in good mood, n they celebrated Sakshi's b'day with a small party where the family n friends were invited.
The party itself was a relief for them as they were all tensed.....from few days. Days were moving, while the elders already left to Udaipur to start the arrangements as marriage date is coming near....leaving the youngsters.
Kabir got busy with his hospital works as now Manik was working under him. Arjun n other ETF members settled on to their routine.... While other side Shikender became silent as he wanted to strike seeing a correct time, after knowing facts n mystery about what he saw.
Sameer was trying veryhard to know about the stalker n he almost got near to know the culprit as he made a special request to the London dept. Where his friend works... To know about the deatils of the London meet as he had doubt... This all started after sakshi last visit to London.
Arjun is also trying on his own ways... Simultaneously he was in contact with SIB n his mamu along with Sam to nab Shikender.
One such day, while they were discussing a high profile case, Sam got a call from his friend... excused from others n moved to his cabin to talk with him. Listening to him, "Thanks Rajesh.... Atleast now my search can be reduced n I can focus on them!" As Rajesh informed that there were about five people with same initial who had attended the meet.
Sam note down the names n thanked his friend once again....... "isse shayad mei uss insaan tak paunchjaunga!"
Arjun entered inside n saw him deep in thoughts, "Sam... Kya soch rahe hoh?"
Shaking his head, "Kuch nahi! Batao yaha kyu aye hoh?" Sam asked not to tell him anything until he gets full info
"Humhe lead mila case mei... Toh waha jana hai! Issliye tumhe bhulane aya huh!" Arjun replied, "Chale!"
Sam gave a nod n both went out n joined their team to go to location....at last they nab the culprit n interrogated him as why he killed his wife!
Shree n Liza were slowly coming near with passage of time.... But, One thing which shree hid from everyone is about having panic attacks in his sleep at night.
The same night, Shree again wokeup shivering with fear, immediately switched on the light..... Sweat forming on his forehead.....pulled his knees together hugging them tightly to calm himself, After calming down he washed his face staring into mirror, "Kyu.... Kyu nahi bhula paa raha huh unn yaadon ko....! Nahi horaha ab mujhse akele sambhalna ... Sab se iss baat ko chupana, par..... Agar bataunga toh har koi pareshan honghe.... Khaskar bhaiya aur mom!" n started working on his laptop....as after waking up he won't get any sleep much.
As the date of marriage is coming near, all youngsters assembled in RR mansion.
"Bhai... Maa ka phone aya! Humhe udaipur anekeliye bolrahe.... Shaadi mei char din hai aur bahut sari rasme karna hai... Toh humsab ko kal nikalna hai!" Sakshi informed them.
Samjun nodded as they were already informed....
"Toh theek hai ... Hum kal subah nikalthe hai! Sab packing karo phir!" Sam told his teammates, who nodded n left.
Shree moving towards sakshi, "Chalo mera packing karo!" N pulled her but stopped as Arjun halted him, "Sakshi kyu karegi... Khud karo... Usse bahut kaam hai!"
"Woh baad mei hoga! Pehle mere packing!" Shree huffed glaring back at him.
"Chote .... Zidh mat karo ... Usse bahut kaam hai! Yaha se kya kya le jana hai, phir humdono ka packing ... Bahut der hoga usse!" Arjun tried to make him understand!
Shree pouted,leaving her hand...... "Arjun rehne dho ... Pehle uske packing karti huh baad mei humhara!" Sakshi mumbled which brough a smile on Shree's face, who hugged her tightly, "I love you bhabhi!" Showing tongue to Arjun.
Sakshi packed his bag ..... With few casuals n sleep ware as their costumes were already sent to Udaipur for every ritual!
Watching him dozing off in sitting position, she shook her head n sat beside him, caresseing his head, "Shree?"
Shree shifted his head on to her lap, mumbled "Bhabhi!" in sleepy tone.
"Kya hua shree! Bahut thak si lagrahe hoh tum! Tabeeth theek haina?" She frowned placing hand on his forehead, as he is looking weak n dark circles under his eyes.
But shree drifted into sleep without replying.... noticing it she tried to move his head, stopped as he was getting disturbed, leaned back with a sigh running fingers in his hair.
Arjun who was waiting for her, "Pata nahi itna time kyu lagrahi usse! Yeh chote bi na ek kaam khud nahi karsaktha!" He grumbled walking inside, "Chote, aur kitna time.....!" But stopped as Sakshi signalled him to keep quiet.
Frowning at her, he moved silently n saw him sleeping peacefully like a baby raised his eyebrow, "Kya hua isse?"
Shaking her head, "Beithe beithe sogaya! Arjun aapko kuch pata yeh itna tired kyu hai, aaj koi case bi nahi hai!"
"Pata nahi jaan! Mom ka phone aya woh kuch saman ke baare mei baat karrahi! Tum call karke pucho ek baar!" He said while she gave a nod, "Haa, yeh uth jaye phir baat karungi mei!"
"Jaan Tum jao aur kaam nipatlo, tujhe bi rest lena haina!" He said worried for her.
"Par Arjun, shree mujhe nahi chod rahe! Agar mei uthjaungi toh uske needh tuth jayega!" She frowned showing his grip.
Taking place on otherside, he gently removed his grip, not disturbing his sleep "Abh chale?"
"Haa!" She smiled getting up, Arjun was about to follow when Shree caught his hand in sleep with a whisper, "B..ha..iy..aa!"
"Tum chalo... mei atha huh!" He resumed her place, gently started caressing his face pressed a kiss on his forehead, removed his hold gently n left.
Coming to their room, he helped her in packing clothes n came down meeting others, "Hogai tumsab ki packing?"
"Haa!" They all nodded.
"Kabir!" Sam called him as he came inside.
"Leave liye tum?" He gave a assured nod, "Haa! Tum chinta mat karo! Mere bina kaise jaoge tumlog" he chuckled shaking his head bringing smile on their face.
Shree's friends also joined them as all would start in early morning.
"Bhai, Shree kaha hai?" Manik questioned not seeing him.
"So raha hai!" Arjun replied
"Iss wakth, Arjun tu utaya kyu nahi usse?" Sam frowned.
"Kyunki he is tired bhai!" Sakshi replied handing them evng snacks n coffee.
"Tum toh uske khilaf ek sabdh nahi sunte hoh! Manik go n wake him up .... Lunch bi theek se nahi kiya shehzade!" Sam said taking his cup
Upstairs shree was again experiencing nightmares, started sweating in sleep.....woke up in jiffy shocking Manik who just entered inside. Moving towards him, he kept his hand on him startling shree who flinched away, "Please don't hurt me!" He cried hugging his knees
Manik was beyond shock seeing him in that state, "Shree! Dekho.... Mei huh Manik!" He whispered softly, "Tum apne ghar mei hoh, relax!" Speaking in gentle tone not to trigger him.
Shree slowly relaxed, realising his surroundings immediately masked his face n moved to washroom not looking at Manik. Getting changed he stepped out drying his face, avoided Manik who was looking at him with hawk eye.
Having enough, Manik stood before him "bahut hogaya! Care to tell me what's going on?" sternly folding his hands.
Without looking into his eyes, "Kuch nahi! Aur tum yaha?" Shree retorted trying to divert the topic.
"Sab tumhe neeche bhularahe! Aur topic mat change karo....what's going on Shree!" He asked again.
"Kuch nahi, chalo ab!" He tried to move, but stopped as Manik spoke in firm voice, "Shree, mei ek doctor huh n I can differentiate between a bad bream n a bloody panicattack!" glaring at him.
Shree immediately turned around, "Kya...bol .. rahe hoh...." he said getting tensed.
"Shree ya toh tum seedhe seedhe sab batao yaa mei neeche jake sab batadunga, phir bhai tera kya hashar karenge yeh tumhe bi pata hai!" He warned.
Shree became tensed, "Manik nahi bhaiya ko kuch nahi bologe tum! Abi toh sab Normal horaha please unhe kuch mat batao, tere samne haath jodta huh mei!" He pleaded shocking him, " shree, yeh kya karrahe hoh pagal haogaye kya tum! Pehle yaha Beitho!"
"Ab bolo!" He whispered placing a comforting hand. Shree told everything which stunned him, "Shree itna sab horaha aur kisiko nahi bataya! Kyu?"
"Kisiko pareshan nahi karna chahta! Sab pehlese hih bahut stressed out hai! Shikender aur sakshi ke uss stalker se!" He mumbled giving his reasons.
"Par Shree agar Arjun bhai ko iss baat ka pata chalega toh he will be angry! Dekhe hona sakshi ke baat chupane ki baat se kitna gussa hogaye woh!" He tried to make him see sense but Shree shook his head, "Nahi Manik! Please tum bhaiya ko kuch mat kaho! Please tumhe humhare frendship ki kasam!"
"Theek hai!" He gave a reluctant nod, "But tum mujhse share karoge!" He said taking his wrist checking his pulse. Shree gave a silent nod n let him do whatever he wants to do.
"Shree... Ek baat batao kab se chal raha yeh sab?" Manik questioned though he had an hunch.
Looking down, "jab se bhaiya ko mere wajah bullet laga.... Pehle utna nahi tha.... Par jabse attack hua tab se har roj.....!" he mumbled in small voice.
Manik looked at him sympathetically, "Pata nahi sab tere saath hih kyu hota hai! Shree, yu frequent attacks are not good..... Dimag pe bahut asar padega.... Shayad tumhe nahi dhik raha lekin tum bahut weak horahe hoh. Sab ko Shak hone lagega!"
Shree understood as he may not hide about himself longer, "Janta huh.... But tabtak chupane ki koshish karunga jabtak mere haath mei hoh.... Mei nahi chahta mere wajah se Sam bhai ke shaadi mei koi rukawat aye....!"
"Acha theek hai..... Chal... Neeche chalte sab wait karrahe!" Manik said n both came down. Noticing them, "Chote itna der kyu hua?" Sam questioned as all completed their snacks.
"Fresh horaha ta bhai!" N sat beside him, "Wah, Samosa aur chai! Mere liye?" He asked in excited tone.
"Nahi chote! Woh mat khao.... Bahut theeka hai! Kaka shree keliye dusre samosa banwai na woh lakar dijiye usse!" Arjun said, hearing him all smiled as how he care for his brother.
They all talked n completed their dinner admist masti. Next morning all came down as they need to start for udaipur.
"Arjun! Ek kaam karte hai! Mei Ayesha, Kabir aur baki team ek ghadi mei ate hai, tum, sakshi ,chote, aur uske dost ek ghadi mei ajao airport tak! Aur waha utarne ke baad by road hum udaipur chalte hai! Sab ki tayari hogai na!" Sam asked n all gave a nod. All started loading their belongings.
All started to airport n board their flight to delhi. By mid afternoon they reached their Destination.
As decided two cars were arranged... "Arjun, pehle kuch khate haina bahut bhook lagrahi!" Sakshi said n all gave a nod
"Theek hai raaste mei khate hai! Pehle chalo!" While going sam stopped in front of a highway dabha.
All occupied the places, while both Shree-sakshi were giving hi-fi as it's their plan to eat in a dabha!
"Tumdono na bhai ke haatho se jarur pethoge!" Ali stated shaking his head.
Rolling their eyes both started ordering dishes while others looked at them with wide eyes.
Shaking his head, "Sach mei tum dono woh sab khana chahte hoh?" Arjun raised his eyebrow.
When they gave a nod, "Kaka, woh sab nahi....bas Paratha lekar ayiye aur dyaan dijiye ki theeka na hoh!" Arjun said while both made a face.
"Arjun!" Sakshi glared at him, "Kya ? Tum dono ko theeka hazam hih nahi hota aur woh order derahe jismei theeka jyada hota hai! Chupchap parata khalo!" He said in firm voice
Both made a face, chuckling at them the others gave their order. Soon their food arrived....seeing their faces Arjun chuckled along with sam n Kabir.
"Issliye Arjun rokha tum dono ko! Yeh Rajasthan hai jaha theeka bahut hoga with lots of ghee n makhan! Ab khao..." Kabir teased them
"Arjun, ispe itna Makhan mujhse nahi hoga!" She made a face looking at the butter.
"Bhaiya mujhse toh bikul nahi!"
"Tumdono nakhre band karo aur khao, Manik aur sab kha rahe na!" Sam said.
Looking at their simple roti n chawal, "Bhaiya humhe bhi roti chayiye yeh nahi!" He whined pouting at him.
Slamming his forehead, Arjun gave another order for them while others shook their head.
Paying the bill, they started for udaipur, while Arjun pulled out silk from the car dashboard n handed them to both who gave a sheepish smile, as even the roti they didnot eat properly.
It was evng by the time they arrived at udaipur. Before entering they stopped the car n the four got down, "Sir hum yaha kyu rukh rahe?" Riya questioned.
"Tum log yahi Rukho, hum abi ate!" N the four moved towards mandir which is at the entrance of udaipur.
Going inside they offered their prayers n came out. "the temple is the entrance of this village! Jab bi ate hai we pray here then only we enter inside!"
"Bhai mei drive karu?" Shree asked as he was continuously driving n Arjun won't reject as he cannot drive fast with him beside.
Handing him the key he sat in passengers seat while shree started driving. As soon as the villagers looked at the cars they understood who arrived gave a way. Arriving at haweli, they got awe looking at the grandeur n elegance of the place.
Few people came to them n took bags taking them inside while they stepped inside along with others.
The elders n their family were in hall waiting for them smiled as soon as they entered. Sam n Kabir moving front took blessings of their grandfather, Mr Ranveer pratap! The head of the udaipur village.
"Jeete raho!" He blessed them along with his wife, lakshmi, hugging them with smile
Arakshi stepped after them n bent to take their blessings. "kaise hoh aap dadu!"
Pulling them into hug, "Bahut acha!"
"Dadu yeh Ayesha!" Sam introduced while she took their blessings, "Bahut pyari bachi hai!" His grandmother caressed her head, "Jeete raho!"
Sam introduced his team n also Shree's friends, greeting them he frowned, "Acha humhare chote saab kaha hai dhik nhi raha?" eager to see their younger grandson.
Its then all realised that Shree was not present, looked around.
Suddenly servant came inside running, "Bade saad! Aap sab bahar ayiye!" He panted startling them
All followed them to the garden stood with open mouths as shree was on the ground tackled by two huge dogs!
"Rocky! Ditto! I missed you too!" He laughed hugging both hounds.
"I should have expected, aap humse pehle yaha avoge!" Dadaji shook his head with a fond smile.
Hearing his voice, shree got up ruffling the dogs fur, "Rocky, ditto mei baad mei milne atha huh! Abh jao!" N handed them to the servants.
As the dogs went, Shree smiled at them, "Dadu, dadi!" N was about to jump on them but Arjun pulled him back, "Yeh kya chote, pehle fresh hojao ate hih tumhara masti chalu!"
Pouting at him he showed puppy eyes to his grandparents who melted instantly, "Arjun daantho mat humhare bache ko! Chalo shree ajao dadu ko gale nahi lagna?"
Shree showing tongue to Arjun ran to his dadu n dadi hugging them, in process making their clothes dirty but being the youngest both he n Sakshi were pampered more by his grandparents.
Ruffling his hair, "Shree! Itne kamzor hogai aap!" Dadi frowned caressing his face while Arpita in a complaining voice, "Masa kya batao iss ladke ke bare mei! Na dang se khata hai na kuch pete aur dawai ka naam sunhte hih bhagte hai!" Making him pout.
"Acha Arpita ander jake complain karo maa ji ko abh chale shree ko change bi toh karna hai!" Suryakant interferred.
All gave a nod, Shree moving towards his dad, "Thanks papa! Warna mom mere sare phol yahi kholti!" He pouted as how pampered he may be his grandparents are very strict when it concerns health n safety.
"Shree! Waise bi lecture toh lagega! Pehle fresh hojao!" He ruffled his hair with a smile. All moved to their rooms to get fresh.
Changing they came down settled with others. "Mom mujhe bhook lagrahi!" Sakshi n shree both whined as they were hungry.
"Mei abi inteezaam karta huh!" Gayatri n Arpita moved to kitchen.
After having food, "shree, idhar avo!" Lakshmi called him making space between them.
Shree sat in between his grandparents, "kaisa hai ab aapke tabeeth?"
"Mei theek huh dadu, dadi! Aap jiju se pucho!" He mumbled.
"He is fine dadu! Par weakness hai!" Kabir replied n told them everything.
"Dyaan rakhana chahiye na beta! Agar aapko kuch hoga toh humsab kya .." Dadu caressed his face placing a kiss on his head. Shree closed his eyes, leaning on to his grandfather while others looked on. Admist masti they completed their dinner happily talking with eachother.
The rituals for Sam-Ayesha marriage started next morning, n all got busy with preparations n ceremonies. While Arjun, Kabir, Sam were busy with arrangements.... Shree took his friends to show them the place around which has rich heritage n culture, who were mesmerized with the places they visted.
Though the ETF saw him doing masti, they never saw him so relaxed enjoying with the kids with whom he played on the way visiting to places.
The Haveli was decorated like bride with lights, flowers etc..... Vikranth also arrived.....meeting the family, he moved to Samjun and talked with them about their mission.
Haldi, mehendi n sangeet were celebrated with full of enjoyment... the team left their worries totally enjoying the marriage rituals, not knowing about the danger which would strike them soon.
The day before the marriage all assembled in the hall, they were discussing about marriage when suddenly, Dadi brought the topic, "Arpita.... Sam ka shaadi toh honewale kal... Kuch socha shree keliye? Uska bi shaadi karwana haina humhe!"
Hearing him, Shree looked at them with widened eyes, "Haa.... Socha toh hum bi wahi!" Arpita replied stunning him.
Arjun who listened to their talks, "Mom.... Dadi... Itna bi jaldi Kya hai shaadi karwaneka! Yeh abi bhi bacha hai!"
"Aap toh chup hih raho! Agar aapke bas chala toh aap isko dus saal ke baad bi bacha hih bolenge!" His mom rolled her eyes with a huff, making others chuckle
"Mom! Bhaiya theek kehrahe....mujhe abi shaadi nai karna!" Making a face
Raising her eyebrow, "Mei kaunsa tera shaadi kal hih karwarahi huh.... Ladiki dundh ne mei time toh lagega na!"
"Waise aapko kaise bahu chahiye maa!" Sakshi quipped with a teasing smile.
Arpita who knew about Liza, " joh mere bache ko apnese jyada chahe! Joh uski kushi keliye kuch bi karne ki tayaar rahe! Bas woh mere bete ko kabi dukh na paunchaye!" She spoke staring at him with affection. All started giving inputs, suddenly Dadu looking at shree, "Waise aapko Kaisi ladki chahiye beta!"
Shree looked at them in startle, anticipating his answer all stared at him.... He slowly took steps towards Arjun, "Mere liye kya sahi hai mujhse behter bhaiya ko pata hai! Agar unhe koi ladki pasand aye toh mujhe koi apati nahi!" He spoke bringing smile on their faces
Caressing his head, Arjun gave a smile, "Aur tere dil mei joh hai usko mei tumse kabi alag nahi hone dunga chote!" He thought in his mind.
"Acha... Agar apne bhaiya ko itne mante hoh toh kyu nahi sunhte uske baat tum!" A voice came from behind startling everyone.
All turned around, seeing the person a smile spread on their faces.... While ETF looked confused..... Shree looking at the person, made a bad face, "Agai Mera dushman!" Bringing chuckles from his family who heard him.
The person coming inside took elders blessing n hugged Arjun, Sam n Kabir who were more elated to see him after long time. Moving in front of Shree, he folded his hands with a raised eyebrow, "Toh Shreekanth Rawte kya aap yeh batane ki kasht karenge ki agar aap apne bhaiya ko itna hih mante toh unke ek baat sunhte kyu nahi..... Kyu nahi mane jab Arjun bhai ne tumhe ETF join hone se mana Kiya! Kyu nahi mani unki baat jab woh tumhe pathan ke peeche jane se rokha.... Kyu nahi mante hum sab ke baat jab hum sab tujhe mana karte apne jaan par khelne se!" The person fired angrily while Shree retorted, "Aapko yeh sab kaise pata? Aap toh sabko chodke gaye na... Toh kyu farak padta hai aapko agar mujhe kuch hua ya nahi!""
"Shree!" The person raised his hand but stopped himself seeing him flinching back, closed his eyes controlling anger.
"Neil.... Bas karo beta!" His elders tried to stop him.
"Kyu bas karu.... I know every damn thing he did back at Mumbai! Mei underground mei tha jarur par iska yeh matlab nahi ki mujhe kuch nahi pata!" Neil lashed out.
Arjun interferred, "Neil jane de.... Ab sab theek haina." eyeing him to take notice of shree.
"Mei fresh hokhe ata huh!" He left as shree presence was bringing anger in him. While he left, Arjun wrapped a arm around shree, "Chote..... Udaas mat hoh.... Gusse mei hai woh."
Shree looked at him with hurt due to the person words, gave a nod.... While others who don't know him looked confused, "Sir.... Don't mind.... Yeh kaun hai? Aap toh shree pe kisiko chilane bhi dete par aaj chup tey..jab he raised his hand!" Liza questioned which was in everyone's mind.
"Because he has the right! Do you know who he is?" Sam replied when they shook their head, he continued, "ACP Neil Pratap Verma! Humhara bhai!"
They were shocked n looked at Vikranth...., "Sameer....Hum aaj tak unhe dekha kyu nahi?" Ayesha looked at him
"Kyunki...he is on Underground mission.... Ek saal se hum bhi nahi mile usko...aur humhe pata bhi nahi ki woh shaadi mei aa payega ki nahi!" Sam replied n told them everything.
Neil getting fresh stepped out of washroom n saw them sighed, "Dekhiye bhai.... Mei usko maaf nahi karne wala!"
The three rolled their eyes, sat looking at him, "Hum kuch nahi bolne wale.... Lekin tum batao tera achanak aneka wajah!"
Taking place in between, "Sam bhai ke shaadi miss nahi karna chahta aur saathi ek bahut important baat bhi karna hai aapsab se!"
"Par...Neil... Kisko shak hua toh?" Kabir frowned as he is risking his life, "Hum mei phirse kisi apne ko khone ki himmat nahi!"
" jiju chinta mat kijiye...... Sab theek hoga." He assured as he made perfect excuse n told them everything.
"Bhai...aapsab ko bahut dyaan rakhna hai.... Khabar yeh ki shikendar har woh koshish karrahe ki shree ke bare mei jane ka...... Aap log alert raho... Pata nahi kab kya hoga .... Hosakhe toh Shree ke upar khadi nazar rakho... Kyunki baat yeh sunhe ko mila hai ki ab uska junoon bangaya shree ko marne ... Agar aise mei usko yeh baat pata chalega ki jis insaan uske zidh bangaya woh apne purane dushman ke dil ke dhadkan hai toh bahut dangerous hoga humhare liye!"
Listening to him they got worried, "Neil... Tum usko dekhe hoh?" Arjun asked clenching his fist.
Shaking his head, "Nahi....aapko pata haina, kitna mushkil hai unke aadmion mei gussna.... Ek saal se I'm trying tab jake mei kuch upar ke log Tak pauncha aur I gave the same names to you.... Shayad aur kuch time lagega.... Abh woh India mei hai toh mulakat toh hoga...aapsab log tayar rehna akhir Jung ka samai ane wala hai! Iss baar usko nahi chodna hume... Meri behan ko mujhse cheen liya.... Aur mere bhai ko bhi Cheena chahta... I won't let him succed!" He replied in revengful tone.
"Neil ... Bacha... Calm down.... Sab theek hoga... Is baar Jeet humhara hoga!" The three comforted him, equally worried for his safety.
While they were talking shree entered inside seeing whom Neil sat straight, "Tum yaha?" directing a glare.
"Mei aapke liye nahi aya huh, Aur aapse baat karne ka koi shouk nahi mujhe!" He grumbled making a face glanced at others, .... Bhaiya... Aap sab ko neeche bhula rahe!" throwing a look at Neil who raised his eyebrow. They gave nod n followed him while Neil shook his head, "Dramebaaz!" listening to which the trio chuckled as both are Tom n Jerry n fight with eachother always.
The night all got busy with the wedding...... Admist masti, the varmala was done..... Shree left to his room on some work.
Sakshi leaning on to Arjun, whispered "Bhai kitne kush haina!"
Wrapping a arm around her waist, "Haa! Sam bahut lucky hai!" He mumbled, "Waise mei bi bahut lucky huh, issliye mujhe Tum mile hoh!" Pulling her close.
Giving a soft smile, "Lucky to mei huh Arjun! Mujhe sasural mei bahu nahi balki ek beti ki darja di gaye! Aur bhai aur Ayesha ko dekthe humhare shaadi ka yaad araha! Kitna kush tey hum ... Sab acha tha, Di bhi thi humhari saath!" Remembering her sister she became emotional.
Noticing her teary eyes, "Nahi Jaan! Aaj toh kushi ke din hai!" Wiping her tears.
After garland cermony, the other rituals were started! Suddenly there was power cut! Sakshi held Arjun's hand tightly, "Arjun!"
"Jaan! Mei yahi huh!" He held her, the lights came back. Suryakant looking at them, "Tum log theek hoh?"
They gave a nod, the rituals started again, sakshi left Arjun as their mother called her. Kabir who was beside, "Arjun, chote dhik nahi raha!"llooking around.
"Uske friends ke saath hoga!" Arjun replied but Kabir shook his head, "Nahi hai! Dekho sab waha hai!" Pointing in their direction.
"Jiju... Uska toh pata haina... Ek jagah nahi hota...!" Neil rolled his eyes.
Arjun frowned looking at them, upon not finding Manik, "Manik bi nahi hai!"
"Acha Tum yaha dekho, mei usko dundhke atha huh!" Saying he was about to leave but Neil stopped him, "Bhai mei bhi chalta huh!" N followed him.
Shree who came to his room to change his kurta as juice fell spoiling it! But suddenly their was powercut..... Due to which he started shivering, as panic rose.... Hearing footsteps he moved back stammering, "Kaun....ka ...un... hai?"
"Shree....mei huh! Manik!" The person replied but his mind reverted back to that day started shaking violently, "Please dur raho mujhse! Please!"
"Shree! Relax.... Mei huh tumhara friend! Hum mumbai nahi Udaipur mei hai! Calm down!" He whispered gently not to startle him. The lights came back n Manik noticed his sweaty shivering frame tried to move towards him but shree took a step back, "paas mat avo!" He stammered in weak fearful tone.
Manik stopped going forward tried to bring him back from that point but it was vain, as shree started reacting violently ..... "Ab ek hih rasta hai!" N took out his mobile.
Arjun n Neil who were coming lifted the call, "Manik! Kaha hoh tum aur chote hai kya tumhare saath?"
Holding his breath, "Ji bhai! Shree mere saath hih hai!"
Without hearing full, "Kaha gaye tumdono bina bataye! Neeche shaadi horahe aur tum dono gayab hogaye!" He started chiding him
"Bhai please mere baat suniye! Aap jaldi shree ke kamre mei ajao!" His worried voice Suprised Arjun, immediately ran to the room with worry, followed by a tensed Neil .....
"Manik!" He called him entering inside.
Manik looked at them then back, both followed his worried gaze n stood stun watching their brother in that state.
"Chote!" He took a step but halted as Shree moved back shouting at him not to come near.
"Chote! Mei huh!" Arjun whispered softly in gentle tone.
His voice relaxed shree slightly looked at them with confusion not understanding which is real, his heart telling him they won't harm him while brain saying in opposite....
"Chote!" Arjun toom a step forward while he looked on with confusion, due to stressing on mind a sharp pain shot up n he yelled, kneeling on the floor holding his head, "Ahhh!"
Arjun was immediately beside n took him into hug, "chote! Shh relax!" He consoled him n started whispering sweet nothing's. Neil kneeling beside, "Relax bacha... hum sab haina!"
Recognising his brother touch he slightly relaxed though he was shaking, whispered back, "B..hai...ya!"
"Ahh bacha! Mei tere paas hih huh!" He replied caressing his back, tears formed in his eyes as shree held him n started crying in his embrace, looked up n saw Manik kneeling before them.
"Bhai!" Arjun closed his eyes, gave a nod. Neil helped him, while he gave the medicine. Shree flinched tightening his hold on Arjun tried to moved but Arjun kept a firm grip, "Shh! Chote! Sab theek hai kuch nahi hua! You are safe!"
After sometime due to medicine effect, Shree relaxed, while Arjun phone rang, looking at name, "Haa Kabir!"
"Haa hum neeche arahe!" Saying he ended the call.
Looking down he caressed his head, "Chote! Tum theek hoh!" pressing a kiss on his forehead.
Shree gave a nod n got up, After confirming he is fine, Arjun n Neil expression changed into serious as soon as they stood, watching it shree stammered "Bhaiya....!"
Holding up his hand, "Stop right there Shreekanth! I don't want to listen a word!" He snapped in anger.
"Bhai ek baar humhare baat suniye!" Manik tried to say but Arjun gave a hard glare, "kuch nahi suna mujhe! Chupchap neeche chalo, sab intezar karrahe! Chalo Neil!" Saying he left from there with clenched jaw
Shree turned towards Neil who was angry, "Bhai...!"
"Shutup shree! Bahut hogaya... Neche ajao!" He snapped n left leaving both in guilty.
They came down masking their faces, Kabir noticing them, "Itna time kyu hua! Kaha tey tumlog!"
"Jiju baad mei baat karte na!" Neil said in strained tone, as Arjun was not in a state to reply camly without yelling. Kabir immediately understood something is wrong, stared at Arjun, glanced at shree, "Ab kya kiya tu?" He chided having sure he is behind Arjun's anger.
Shree shook his head looking down, which confirmed his guilt. Kabir gave a sigh n left them. Shree glanced into his brother direction, saw his fake smile felt bad but couldn't do anything just stayed silent watching the marriage.
As the marriage was completed, the guests went for dinner while the family stayed for other rituals....... Sakshi saw Shree standing away from them called him, " Shree waha kyu khade hoh, Yaha Arjun ke saath raho!"
Shree stood beside looking at him, who ignored his presence, hanged his head down, " I am sorry bhaiya!" he whispered in low voice which Arjun listened but didnot react.
His friends who saw Manik n Shree guilty face questioned, " Kya hua Arjun bhai shree se naraz kyu hai?"
Manik told them what happened, While Ali shook his head, " Tera dimag karab hogaya.....Tu janta hai Shree ko lekar bhai kitna protective hai phir bi unhse itni badi baat chupane ki koshish ki tum?"
"toh mei kya kartha, Shree ki halath nahi dekhe tumlog....If I wouldnt accept his wish, he may try to harm himself, Aise situations mei log kuch bi karsakte aur you all know how stubborn he can be!" manik replied startling them.
"Joh hua so hua, Ab bhai kya karenge pata nahi!" Virat mumbled with a worried look towards shree......All the post marriage rituals were also completed.... Arjun suprised or rather shocked everyone by handing tickets to Sam for a two day trip to maldives, who should leave in the early morning.
"Arjun, yeh?" Sam frowned as they have important things to do.
"Sam.. I know why you hesitating.... but you both need this.... once we are back into duty... tumdono ko time spend karne ka mauka nahi milega!" He conviced them along with others who understood his view.
Sam gave a nod reluctantly not to upset them..... in all this they didnot notice shree who with Arjuns avoidance took stress over.....was about to leave to his room, but felt his surroundings moving tried to hold something for support....fell on the floor with a thud shocking everyone.
"Shree!" his dad was the one beside him immediately followed by others, Arpita holding his hand, "Surya dekho kya hua humhare bete ko," She cried.
Kabir kneeling beside checked his pulse, frowned in worry " Badepapa Chote ko room mei le chalte hai!"
Arjun who was silent lifted him with help of Kabir, Neil.... moved him to his room, Laying him on bed he stood aside, While the ladies took place beside him....slowly shree opened his eyes n saw everyone looking at him with worry, " Kya hua?"
Arpita pulling himto hug, "Shree, bacha dara diya mumma ko aap." she cried kissing all over his face. Suryakant squeezing her shoulder, "Shree kaisa lag raha ab?"
Shree gave a nod looking at Arjun longinly, All were suprised as the Arjun who wouldnt leave shree side for one sec is not even looking at him understood something happened.
"Kabir, Kaisa hai woh?" Arjun questioned looking at him, ignoring shree... "Theek hai abh! BP low hua... Chinta ki koi baat nahi! Mei dawai deta huh!" N took out a vile....seeing it Shree protested, as his arm is sore "Jiju nahi!"
"Badepapa, uske sleeves upar kardijiye!" Kabir ignored him....."Shree! Koi zidh nahi, aap injection lerahe bas, koi discussion nahi hoga!" His dad ordered .... "Dad!" Arjun stopped him.
"Arjun!" Suryakant raised his eyebrow while he shook his head, "Kabir, right hand pe mat dena...!"
Kabir frowned at him gave a nod, "Shree, dawai toh lena hoga, where do you want?"
Shree biting his lip, " Haath mei nahi jiju!" He mumbled softly. Kabir requested all to leave the room, except his parents n Arjun!
Shree lowered on to bed facing Arjun, hissed in pain saw his brother closing his eyes felt more guilt, for hurting him didnot notice when the injection was done.
"Shree aram karo bacha!" Pressing a kiss on his head his parents left. Kabir threw the syringe into dustbin frowned seeing inside took it out, reading the medicine name, "Arjun yeh kya hai?"
Both Arjun n Shree looked at his hand, seeing the vile, "Tujhe pata nahi woh kisliye?"
"Mujhe pata hai, par mujhe yeh jana hai ki yeh chote ke kamre mei kya karrahe?" He snapped angrily.
"Apne chote se puchiye jiju! Kya chupaya humse!" Neil retorted coming inside...... Kabir widened his eyes, "Matlab!" Looking at Arjun who narrated everything hearing it Kabir glared at shree, "are you really out of your mind shree!"
"Jiju!" He whispered but Kabir showed his hand, "Bas! Not a word!" N left followed by other two who didnot look at him making him feel sad.
Down everyone were tensed but retired to their rooms, praying for their child health. In the early morning Arjun convinced Sam n Ayesha to leave for their honeymoon..... Who relented after lot of persuasion from the family. Taking their blessings the newly wed couple left to spend sometime.
Shree woke up lately due to medicine remember the before day, "Jis baat ka dar tha wahi hua...!" Getting fresh he came down. Noticing him Arpita started fussing over asking about his health. He assured them all of being fine.
Suryakant requested Manik to look at him. Checking his vitals, "Beta .... Achanak aap behosh kaise hua .. kis baat ke stress hai aapko?"
Shree discreetly looked at Arjun in guilt,.... Shook his head, "Kuch nahi uncle ... kaam ke busy Mei apna medicines skip kardiya." He lied which all bought except those who knew the truth.
Though all accepted his reasoning, Suryakanth narrowed his eyes when he looked at Arjun saw through his white lie but remained calm.
Later, he called Arjun to his room who came inside, "Dad aapne bhulaya?"
"Haa.... Arjun! Batao baat kya hai ... Aapke aur shree ke beech sab theek haina!" His dad came straight to the point startling him.
"Dad yeh aap kya bol rahe?" He tried to feing innocence but whom was he kidding his dad knew him in n out, "Jhoot mat bolo Arjun ... Kuch toh hua aap dono ke beeche aur mujhe jana hai kya hai woh!"
Arjun clenched his fist trying not to break down... Which his dad noticed .... Moving towards he placed a hand on his shoulder, "Beta.... Kya hua? Apne papa se bhi share nahi karenge aap?" He requested in soft tone.
Arjun barriers broke n hugged his dad tightly stunning him...but composed himself to comfort his son, "Arjun...sh... Calm down beta.... Sab theek hoga! Mei huh na!"
Shaking his head, "No..dad... Kuch theek nahi hai... Aur mujhe bardash nahi horaha abh... Chote ko aise dekhna!"
"Yeh aap kya bol rahe Arjun!" His dad panicked.
"Dad... Humhare chote ko itne din se panic attacks horaha aur woh humse apne bhaiya se yeh baat chupaya aur khud sab jhel raha... Kyu dad.... Kyu nahi bola woh kuch bhi.... Aur aapko pata hai kal usko aise dekhe mere jaan nikal gaya ... Boliye dad kya karu mei ki mere chote ko iss dar se bahar nikalu!" He sobbed pouring down his feelings to his father.
Suryakant comforted taking him towards the bed made him sit...."Beta...!" cupping his face, "Sab theek hoga, trust me! Yeh baat aapke maa ko pata nahi chalna hai woh pareshan hogi... Let's return to Mumbai ... Ek baar Sameer aur Ayesha ke reception party hojaye uskebad shree ke bare mei sochte hai! Apne bete ko yuh har pal dar mei jeene nahi desakte him!" Arjun gave a nod leaning on to his dad to find comfort, "Mei aapke saath huh dad! Chote theek hona hai bas!"
I'm back with an update after a very long time.... A new year gift from me to you all....... Hope you all like it n please do like n comment.
Sorry all... As I left without any updates for a long time... I will try to update frequently from now on.
Hope all are good n doing fine. Thanks a lot for being with so patience.
💕Happy New Year💕
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