Snippets of Madam Sirr (S1)

Chapter 3

Haseena was impressed. Anubhav was definitely trying to catch her attention. She raised her eyes, shaking her head. She was too impressed for words.

"Jo pyaar tum meri aankhon mein dekhte ho, woh sach hai,
Par meri aatma mein mera pyaar hai,
Tumhare liye jo park hai,
Hamesha apne ghar mein,
Jo mujhe poora karta hai,
Tumhare saath."

It was Anubhav's turn to be impressed. He looked at her lovingly before suddenly saying "Toh kya main ab garage hoon?"

It took a minute for haseena to realize what he said. She playfully shoved him, laughing and replied "Haan aur tum sirf meri garage mein park kar sakti ho." a hint a possessiveness escaping her lips.

Anubhav smiled that he almost choked on his tea.

"Haseena Ji, neeche ek chhoti si path hai. Kya hum thoda sa walk kar sakte hain?"

"Sure."

The pair left, hands entwined sinking in each other's company. They walked towards the small path, watching the sun deepen over the sky, setting in shades of violet and pink. The wind lapped against them, sending locks of Haseena's hair sprawling over his face.

"Haseena Ji..." he started. "Jo kuch maine tumhare saath pichle samay kiya... wo kabhi maaf karne layak nahi hai. Main jaanta hoon ki tumne mujhe maaf kar diya lekin main abhi tak khud ko maaf nahi kar paya hoon."He said, looking deep into her eyes, his voice a shadow of regret.

"Sir...." Haseena interrupted but Anubhav pleased with her to let him continue.

"Main jaanta hoon ki maafi kehna tumhare ghamon ko bhulaane ke liye kafi nahi hai lekin... main maafi chahta hoon, Haseena Ji." he said releasing her hands and holding his ears, dragging them down. He had tears in his eyes.

Haseena took hold of his hand and intertwined hers. Anubhav still wasn't done.

"Main tumse vaada karta hoon, Haseena Ji, ki aaj se main apna best dunga taaki main tumhare layak ban sakun. Tumhare pyaar ke layak ban sakun." He raised her hands and kissed her knuckles.

Haseena felt his words deep in her heart overwhelming her. She rushed to embrace him.

The pair stood hugging one another, embraced in warmth and silence.

As the silence enveloped them, Haseena's mind roared to her doubts clashing with the past. She knew she'd forgiven him but how could she forget everything when she saw darkness every time she closed her eyes. Being with Anubhav here, gave her the hope. The love that stood strong across his eyes, gave her the belief that she'll rise, stepping into welcome her new future, dusting off the past.

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At the MPT, the pair was warmly welcomed by Puspha Ji and the team, their faces beaming in happiness.

Once the celebrations were over, KS dragged her brother to Haseena's cabin and locked the door.

"Aarey behen, tum kya kar rahi ho?" Anubhav asked.

"Kya tum sach mein Haseena madam se pyaar karte ho?" she asked.

"Kya yeh poochhne layak hai?"

"Bas mere sawaal ka jawaab do," she yelled.

"Haan, KS, main usse pyaar karta hoon. Apne poore dil se."

KS still wasn't satisfied. "Pichli baar tumne kya kiya tha, uska kya?"

Anubhav's heart sank again. "Behen, main apne karmon se sach mein sharminda hoon. Main tumhe vaada karta hoon ki main aisa kuch nahi karunga. Vaada."

KS looked at him, her eyes searching his entire soul.