My solemn promise (Crossover of Raina and Arshi) *Complete*

Chapter 6

The whole journey to Ali and Puja's house was filled with chatter. Everyone was super surprised with how much Khushi could speak. Her cheerful nature brought honest smiles in Super six after many long years. Khushi grinned excitedly when their microbus stopped in front of a small two story bungalow. Pooja and Shalini hurried in as they wanted to do Khushi's aarti.

"Mamiji? Maasiji? Ye aarti kyu?" Khushi asked. [Auntie, why this aarti?]

"Kyu ki ghar ki beti pehli bar ghar aarahi hai." Shalini answered cupping her face. [Because our child is coming to her home for the first time.] 

"Aur nehi to kya. Meri Veer aur Zaara ki simcard ghar arahi hai. Aise kaise uski aarti na karu?" Pooja added. [Absolutely. After all, my Veer- Zaara's daughter is coming home. Why won't there be aarti?]

Khushi giggled. "Maa ne likkha tha ki aap unhe aur papa ko Veer aur Zaara kehke bulati ho." [Mom had written in her letter that you address my parents as Veer and Zaara.] she told Pooja. "Kya papa sach me sharmate the tab?" [Did my father really use to blush when you called him that?] she asked with  child like curiosity. 

"Arre, wo kya nazare hote the!" [What sight that used to be!!] Pooja giggled recalling how Rajveer used to blush whenever his cadets referred to his and Naina's romantic relationship. "Unke gaal to ghanto tak laal rehti thi." [His cheeks used to stay red for hours.] she added with a wink, making Khushi laugh as well.

"Pooja ji, aap bhi na! Bachchi ke samne kuch bol rahi ho!" [Pooja, you're too much! What are you saying in front of the kid?] Ali scolded, blushing on behalf of their respected teacher.

"Arre kyu nahi bolegi? Khushi ki nahi bataya to usse pata kaise chalega Captain ke bereme?" [Why can't she tell this to Khushi? If we don't tell her about him, then how would she get to know about him?] Shalini joined in the argument.

"Guys, can we PLEASE have this argument / discussion inside the house?" Yudi pleaded. 

"Right." Shalini face-palmed as she had forgotten to do the aarti. 

They did Khushi's aarti. Khushi's eyes watered as she imagine what it would've been like if her parents hadn't got caught in that trap and were able to be together. They would've brought Khushi from the hospital and they would've been welcomed by their friends just like this. 

Alekh had his eyes on her. He noticed the instant her reaction changed. Seeing the tears in her eyes, he wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "Apun ki chhutki ke ankhon me apun ko ansu nehi pasand. Samjhi tu?" he told her. [ I don't like seeing tears in my little one's eyes. You get that?]

"Pata nahi wo dono kaise honge. Jab tak hum uss mokam tak pohchenge jaha hum unhe bacha sake tab tak kahi bohot der na ho jaye." Khushi shared her fears with her mama. [I have no idea how they are. By the time I'm in the position to help them, I hope it's not too late.]

"Rajveer sir kehte the ki... jab tak saas baki rehti hai jeet ki umeed baki rehti hai. Aur jab tak umeed baki hai, tab tak ek sipahi apna jung nahi chodrta. Hum sab issi umeed me ji rahe hai ki EK DIN hum sir aur Naina ko zinda aur sehi salamat wapas le ayenge." Alekh told her. [Rajveer sir used to say... there's hope left as long their breath left. And as long as there's hope, a soldier doesn't stop fighting. All these years, the hope that we will save Rajveer sir and Naina one day and bring them back safe and sound is what's keeping us all going.]

Determined, Khushi wiped away her tears. "Haa, mamaji. Hum unhe wapas lake rahenge." she vowed. [Yes, uncle. We WILL get them back.]

"Oye tum mama- bhanji ka milap hogaya ho to humse bhi thori baate karlo." Huda said with a teasing smile. [If you niece and uncle pair are done chattiong privately, please chat with us as well.]