In the bustling city of Mumbai, the sound of sirens was as common as the hum of traffic, and no one knew this better than DCP Ruhana Mehra. At thirty-two, Ruhana had already gained a reputation as one of the most fearless officers in the police force. People spoke her name with a mixture of fear and respect; she was known for her bold, ruthless approach, never hesitating to take on even the most dangerous criminals. Her encounters had become legendary, earning her the title of the city's top "encounter specialist."
But there was one person for whom Ruhana was none of these things. For her younger sister, Anamika, Ruhana was not a feared DCP, but a second mother. Ruhana had practically raised Anamika after their parents passed away, and their bond was as strong as steel, yet as delicate as silk. Where Ruhana was a storm, Anamika was the sun. Bubbly, optimistic, and jolly, Anamika had a way of seeing the good in everything, a trait that often made Ruhana smile despite herself.
Anamika was in her second year of law school, inspired partly by her sister’s career and the stories she grew up hearing. She dreamed of defending those who couldn’t defend themselves, but unlike Ruhana, her approach was rooted in kindness and justice, not fear.
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It's just another day, Ruhana came home late, her face worn with exhaustion and something heavier—an unease that was unusual for the otherwise unshakable DCP. She had just returned from a high-stakes operation, one that had forced her to make difficult choices, leaving her torn.
Anamika sensed it immediately. She put her law books aside, her usual playful tone softened. “Di, you look tired. Main aapke liye abhi coffee bana ke laati hoon.”
Ruhana managed a faint smile, nodding. As Anamika disappeared into the kitchen, Ruhana let herself relax, if only for a moment. Around Anamika, she didn’t have to be the DCP, the fearsome encounter specialist. She could be just Ruhana—an older sister with dreams, worries, and a heart.
After a moment Anamika returned and set the steaming cup in front of her, she took a seat beside Ruhana, a glimmer of concern in her eyes. “Di, kya hua? Aap pareshan lag rahe ho, kuch hua hai kya? You know na you can talk to me. Whatever’s on your mind.”
Ruhana hesitated, but Anamika’s gentle gaze coaxed her. She sighed deeply. “Sometimes, Anu, I feel like I’m losing myself. Every encounter, every arrest... It takes a piece of me. I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this. Kabhi kabhi lagta hai kahin ye galat toh nahi but then....kuch log wo baaton se nahi samajh sakte na hi unhe saza ka darr hai kyunki bahar aa ke wo fir ussi rashtriya pe chalte hai, aise mei humein yahi faisle lene padte hai.” Ruhana sighs.
Anamika reached for her sister’s hand, holding it tightly. “You’re not losing yourself, Dii. You’re doing what you believe is right, and you’re protecting people. Mujhe toh aap pe bahut garv hai aur aapko bhi khud pe proud hona chahiye ki aapke wajah se log chen ki saans le sakte hai. Ye aapke aur aapke team ki hi mehnat hai jo aaj Mumbai ka crime rate kam ho gaya hai toh aap kissi baat ke liye khudko judge mat kijiye.” Anamika spoke, her voice calm and convincing. Ruhana was surprised by her little one's words, she's talking like a mature lady trying to boost her and a smile forms on her lips.
Ruhana looked at her sister, her heart swelling with love and gratitude. In that moment, she wasn’t the fearless officer the world saw. She was just a sister, vulnerable and deeply loved and understand by her precious one. Ruhana pulled Anamika in a warm motherly embrace and peck on the top of her head.
"Thank you meri jaan, tumhe shayad realize na ho par jaane anjaane tumne har baar mujhe mere soch ke loophole se khich ke nikala hai. And i clearly see, my baby is not a baby anymore haan? Don't grow that fast okay? You've already outgrown my lap now hearing you I feel I'm talking to a much wise and mature lady and not my cutie pie. I see, the law is treating you too well, hmm, lagta hai bahut jaldi ghar ke bahar logon ki line lagegi tumse advice lene ke liye." Ruhana spoke, gazing at Anamika, her eyes filled with love and admiration.
