OUR PROMISE

CHAPTER - 4

Janhvi Rathi and Sara Sharma stood in the bustling Vishakapatnam airport, their luggage piled beside them. The arrival hall was crowded, and the noise of passengers and announcements filled the air. Both women looked weary from their journey.

Sara glanced at her watch. " Ik ganta to ho chuka hein. Kha hein vo hero jisko Dr. Rao ne btaya tha ki hume pick krega. "

(We’ve been waiting for over an hour. Where is that hero Dr. Rao mentioned??

Janhvi checked her phone for the umpteenth time, but there were no updates. “I don’t know. Dr. Rao assured us that someone would be here to pick us up. Maybe there’s been a delay.”

Sara got angry and started to babble " Ik toh hamari marzi ke khilaf hamara transfer kiya gya. Upar se yeh stupid si jagah bhej diya. Aur bola gya ki do officers aayege pick krne ap wait krna hum bache thori hein... " She kept babbling without noticing that sidharth and dhruv are standing behind her.

( First of all we got transferred against our will. Then this stupid place and dr. Rao  said that two officers will come to pick you up as if we are children.)

"Pata nahi yaar kha hein vo log. Aur yaar itni bhi buri jagah nahi hein yeh. " Janhvi said with a forced smile. Then she saw how frustrated sara is releasing that sara got stuck in this situation because of her behaviour with vikram Singh. "Sorry yaar, meri wajah se tu bhi fas gyi. " Janhvi said. Sara looked towards her and smiled " Chata khana hein kyaa subha subha. Esa kuch nahi hein , aur agar vo na bhejte mujhe to mein khud hi aajati. Tere bina kese rheti vha. " Janhvi having teary eyes hugged sara.

(I don't know where are they. But this place isn't that bad.)
(I'm sorry. Because of you also got stuck in this situation.)
( Do you want to get slapped. There is nothing like that. If they don't send me here, i'll come by myself. How I'll manage to live there without you.)

Sidharth and Dhruv were searching for Janhvi and Sara at the airport, but it was difficult to spot them in the crowd. After a few minutes, they heard a girl saying, "Yeh Vishakhapatnam kitna stupid place hai. Yahan bhejne ka matlab hi nahi hai."

(This Vishakhapatnam is such a stupid place. There's no point in sending us here.)

Dhruv and sidharth looked toward them. Sidharth signaled to Dhruv, "Dr. Rao ne kaha tha ki yeh dono bahut baatein karti hain. Yeh wahi hongi."

(Dr. Rao said they both talk a lot. This must be them.)

As they approached, Janhvi and Sara didn't notice them and continued talking. "Aur us Vikram Singh ki to baat hi mat karo," Sara said angrily. "Sab uski wajah se ho raha hai."

(And don't even get me started on Vikram Singh. It's all happening because of him.)

" Haan, agar Mein uski senior hoti na to usko btati daily use kaam krvati aur chai bnati. " Janhvi said while smirking. Dhruv and sidharth looked at each other with wide eyes and chuckled.

(Yes. If am their senior then i'll make them do work and made chai.)

Just then, Sara suddenly moves back and her bag collided with Dhruv, and she was about to fall when Dhruv caught her. "Sambhal ke, miss sharma " Dhruv said with a smile.

(Careful, miss Sharma.)

Sara's eyes met Dhruv's, and her heart skipped a beat. "Th-thank you," she said softly. "Aap theek hain?" Dhruv asked, still smiling."Haan, main theek hoon," Sara replied, a new sparkle in her eyes.

( Are you okay.)
(Yes, I'm okay.)

Meanwhile, Janhvi and Sidharth approached, with Sidharth asking " Are you both Dr. Janhvi and Miss Sara?" Janhvi nodded, a bit surprised, "Yes, that's us. Who are you?"

Sidharth smiled, "I'm Lieutenant Sidharth Malhotra, and this is Lieutenant Dhruv Singh. We're here to pick you up. Janhvi smiled slightly and found herself checking him.

Sara was still looking at Dhruv, a faint smile on her lips. She was thinking that maybe this transfer wouldn't be so bad after all. Dhruv notices her graze and asked, " What happened? " Touching his face. Sara suddenly moves her face to other side, " Nothing. "

"Chalen?" Sidharth said, leading the way. (Shall we go?) "Haan, chalen," Janhvi replied, and they all started moving towards the exit. (Yes, let's go.)

Sara couldn’t help but notice Dhruv’s magnetic presence. His well-defined features and warm brown eyes seemed to exude a natural charisma. The world around her feels blurry.As she has concerned glances on him, the crowd around him seemed to ebb and flow.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Janhvi.  ,” he said, his gaze meeting hers with a sincerity that made her heart skip a beat.

Dhruv, who had been quietly observing, added with a friendly grin, “Traffic and scheduling can be unpredictable around here. We’re glad to finally meet you.”

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As Dhruv and Sidharth escorted Janhvi and Sara out of the airport, they were led to a waiting car. The drive to the naval base offered a glimpse into the vibrant city, with its bustling streets and colorful markets. Inside the car, the atmosphere was a mix of excitement and slight awkwardness as the newcomers adjusted to their surroundings.

Sara found herself seated next to Dhruv, and throughout the journey, they exchanged glances. Each time their eyes met, Sara felt a flutter in her chest, a mix of curiosity and nervousness. Dhruv's warm brown eyes seemed to hold a depth that intrigued her, and his friendly smile only added to his magnetic presence.

"Is this your first time in the city?" Dhruv asked, breaking the silence.

Sara nodded, "Yes, it's quite different from what I'm used to. But it looks fascinating."

Dhruv smiled, "You'll get used to it. There's a lot to explore here." Meanwhile, Janhvi Janhvi found herself stealing glances at Sidharth.

Upon reaching the naval base, they were directed to a well-maintained building where a senior officer stood waiting. The officer, a man in his late forties with a commanding presence and a welcoming smile, stepped forward to greet them. "Welcome to the base, Dr. Janhvi and Miss Sara," he said warmly, extending his hand in greeting. "I'm Commander Amrit Rao, senior officer."

Janhvi shook his hand first, followed by Sara. "Thank you, Commander Rao. We're honored to be here," Janhvi replied with a polite smile.

Amrit nodded. "We've been looking forward to your arrival. I'm sure you'll find our facilities well-equipped and our team ready to assist you in any way possible. Dhruv and Sidharth will help you get settled in. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

As Amrit spoke, Dhruv and Sidharth stood by, their posture relaxed yet attentive. Sara glanced at Dhruv, noticing his easy camaraderie with the senior officer, which put her slightly more at ease. She couldn't help but feel a growing sense of anticipation about the new chapter they were about to begin.

"Thank you, Commander," Sara said softly, feeling more confident. "We're eager to get started."

Amrit smiled again. "Great to hear. Now, let's get you settled in and familiar with your new surroundings. Sidharth, dhruv show them the surroundings.." With that, they led the way into the building with Janhvi and Sara following close behind.

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