Pooja: tu kya kah rahi hai Naina? Usne khud tujhe sab kuch bataya aur fir bhi tu use ek chance dena chahti hai.
Naina: kya karu mai fir Pooja? Tu bata mujhe? Dum ghutta hai mera ab us ghar me. Khana bhi nai khaya jata. Kam se kam vo ek acha sacha insan to hai. Agla ladka pata nai kaisa hoga? Fir Jayant ki tarah hua to?
Pooja: sab log vaise nai hote hai Naina. Tu kyu aise soch rahi hai. He already told you that he loves someone else fir ?
Naina: but he said that he will give this is a honest chance.
Pooja: tujhe kaise pata ki vo ise ek honest chance dega
Naina: dekh mujhe to uske past ke bare me bhi k uh nai pata tha. Usne hi bataya sab. At least itna to credit dena chahiye use ki he is honest.
Pooja: hmm. Mai fir bhi kahungi ki tu ache se soch le Naina.
Naina: soch chuki hu mai. Is rishte ke lie han kah dungi ab. Already dusra namuna dhundh rakha hai chachi ne. Agle hafte Varna uske lie numaish lagegi meri.
Pooja: tu mere ghar shift hoja kuch waqt ke lie
Naina: tu janti hai ki chacha fir le jayenge mujhe. Vaise bhi ye koi permanent solution nai hai.
Pooja: hmm.
Naina: teri training kaise chal rahi hai?
Pooja: thik hi chal rahi hai. Tu dhyan rakh apna. Mai same time par 2 din bad fir call karungi. Ghar aa jana us hisab se.
Naina: Han ok.
Pooja is in touch with Naina constantly in betwpeen her training also. But Naina is feeling lonely. Her loneliness is driving her towards the decision of agreeing for this marriage with Rajveer.
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Rajveer finally picked up the call after the second time it started ringing. He was in a important meeting and couldn't pick up the first time but on second time his CO excused him to take the call.
Rajveer: Hello.
Naina: ji, mai Naina bol rahi hu.
Rajveer took a moment to recollect who is Naina. It's been 3 weeks and he had assumed that she is not interested.
Rajveer: ohh Han. Kahiye?
Naina: vo maine apna jawab batane ke lie call kia tha
Rajveer: okk.
Naina: humara jawab "han" hai.
Rajveer: excuse me.
Naina: hum is shadi ke lie ready hai.
Rajveer: Oh ok. Are you sure Naina? Tumne socha hai na? Tum mere bare me kuch aur nai janna chahti?
Naina: bas ek wada chahiye ki aap sach me is rishte ko nibhane ki ek imaandar koshish karenge
Rajveer: i promise Naina
Naina: Thanks. Ab hum rakhe?
Rajveer: sure. Bye
Naina: bye
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Rajveer and Naina got married within a month of that conversation. It was a small ceremony at temple followed by a grand reception.
All of Paramdheer's friends and colleagues are there along with Reeti's circle. He approved of this alliance, Naina seemed perfect to be wife of his son. She is timid, young, beautiful and from a difficult background which will make her someone who can be moulded accordingly. She is not like the women he hates, who considers them equal as men. He despises feminism.
But Paramdheer doesn't know that Rajveer already got a new posting. Col. Chandra whom Rajveer considers as his mentor already arranged a new posting for Rajveer so that he can be away from this messed up situation for sometime.
Col. Chandra liked Naina as well but for totally different reasons. He found Naina to be really innocent and pure from heart. He feels Naina can heal Rajveer.
Rajveer also wanted a fresh start. That's why he requested Col. Chandra for a new posting. He is more than happy to help. He wanted Rajveer to be happy.
Naina is very nervous during the reception, this army background is very new for her. His father in law introduced everyone to her but his demeanour is very strict. He looks like someone she never want to go on bad books with.
Rajveer was polite towards her but in the rush of wedding and ceremonies they never had a proper conversation. He is somewhat distant to her as well. Naina realised that he really needed time.
Reeti, her mother is law is the only person Naina have connected best. Reeti is very warm towards her and made her feel at home. Naina who craved for the love of parents, cherished the love and attention Reeti showers at her. For now Naina is content with this.
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Rajveer and Naina went for a dinner at Paramdheer's friends place. Since Paramdheer was called to base due to some urgent issue, Rajveer and Naina are returning alone. Reeti couldn't join them due to a minor health issue.
Rajveer is driving in silence but the radio was on. A old song is playing
Ajeeb dastan hai ye,
Kahan shuru kahan khatam,
Ye manzile hai kaun si,
Na tum samajh sake na hum.
Naina is humming with it. She loves this song. Rajveer is enjoying her sound along with the song.
Mubaraken tumhe ki tum
Kisi ke noor ho gaye
Kisi ke itne paas ho
Ki sabse door ho gaye
These lines made Rajveer's throat heavy. A lone tear escaped his eyes and Naina noticed it. She didn't said anything. She felt that right is still not given to her.
Rajveer: agar tumhe neend nai aa rahi hai to hum Kahi chale?
Naina: huh. Ji. Matlab Abhi?
Rajveer: tumhe ghar jana hai?
Naina: nahi. Hum kahan jayenge?
There is a little excitement in her voice which made him smile. Although they never interacted much but Rajveer felt her presence very peaceful. She gives him his space, silently observers him and her silences are very comforting.
The way she came in his life, he was really scared but now he feels like she is really easy to live with. She gels with her mother very nicely and never tries to bother or demand him for anything. She understands perfectly what he meant, when he said that he needs time.
He drove for another 15 mins and they reached his favourite location. A roadside, facing a cliff which have a beautiful view of the city.
Naina and Rajveer sat on the bench there facing the cliff. Naina is really happy seeing this place and inhaling the fresh air. She really miss the crisp cold fresh air of Nainital.
They both sat there for a while, when finally Rajveer broke the silence.
Rajveer: Naina , tum khush ho?
Naina: hmm
Rajveer: meri posting hai Kerela me from next week.
Naina looked at him, "oh"
Rajveer held the look, "tum sath chalogi? Chaho to kuch din yahan ruk sakti ho"
Naina thought for a moment and said, "mai sath chalu aapke? Koi dikkat to nai hogi na aapko?"
Rajveer: ok fir hum Sunday nikalenge.
Naina: hmm
The silence prevails again between them but no one is uncomfortable with it. Both of them are happy with this quiet and peaceful space.
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