Phir Ek Baar

Dosti

Naina has come back to Shimla after spending two days in Kerala with Huda. They have seen some tourist places in Trivandrum and Kochi and enjoyed the time together as friends. She is now feeling relaxed as didn't have to see Sujal and finish her work. While Sujal is still trying to completely understand Naina's story. He has now started admiring her as she started fighting alone for her brother and has gone through a lot in life that's why doesn't trust anyone.

The love and wait she has for Captain Rajveer, is there anyone like her in this world which is full of selfish people. Captain Rajveer loved her with his full heart and it was pure as does everything for her even without thinking of himself. The girl who was loved by him and has her heart, will let any other man into her life. She was supported and protected by her brother and him. Naina got that again in her friends but why does he feel she is still looking for that. He remembers what Shalini said to him before leaving

Shalini : "Mr. Sujal, Naina hum sabh ko ek bahut strong, rough and tough lagti hain par woh ek emotional ladki hain. Woh apne bhai ki ek pampered behan thi par unke baad woh raato raat grown up ho gayi. She tried to live for her brother then for parents, Captain Rajveer and friends. But the reality is that she is just breathing and waiting to be with them. Agar aap uski help karenge toh I am sure ki aapki bhi madad hogi. You are also broken like her who is looking for a friend who has no ties with the past". (Sujal has shared his story with Shalini)

Sujal promised himself that will support her as not only she needs it but he also needs her. He was on base and saw her in the corridor. Naina was going towards her cabin and he called her. She looks at him strangely as there is no meeting today then why he is here. Sujal came near to her and was about to speak but heard Lt. Colonel Verma's voice.

Lt. Colonel Verma : "Mr. Grewal, aap woh mail discuss karne aaye hain, jo Naina nae share ki thi".

Naina was narrowing eyes on Lt. Colonel as which mail he is talking about and Sujal said

Sujal : "Yes, Lt. Colonel Verma woh hi discuss karne wale the".

Naina peeks at him shockingly and Sujal smiles at her. Lt. Colonel left after asking them to share the details.

Naina (in a loud voice) : "Mr. Grewal, kon si mail maine aap ko bheji thi".

She now remembers that had to send an urgent mail to him yesterday but forget. She said in low voice

Naina : "Mr. Grewal, you didn't have to lie. Aap bol dete main bhul gayi thi".

Sujal (smilingly) : "Main apne dosto kae liye jhoot bolta hu".

Naina (in loud voice) : "Par hum dost nahi hain".

Sujal (with a smirk) : "Dosti toh ho gayi hain. Jab maine aap ki madad ki (Naina was about to speak) Abh aap apne friend ki help kijiye. Mere father kae best friend ki anniversary hain aur dono families ek saath rahti hain. They are giving a party. I told them that I will bring my new friend. So, see you in the evening at 8 PM".

He turned to leave but halted when heard Naina's voice

Naina (irritatingly) : "Ye kya jabardasti hain Mr. Grewal. I don't need your help, I will let my senior know that...".

Sujal (turned back and said softly) : "Naina".

Naina felt breath got stuck in her throat and glanced at him with tears. Sujal was getting angry by her behaviour but thought to handle carefully as she is still in pain. He saw tears in her eyes and said

Sujal (in low voice) : "Agar koi dost banana chahta ho pure dil se toh use ek mauka dena chaiye. I know you need a friend and me too. So, let's become friends (he extended a hand and Naina met his as thought her Rajveer Sir was asking. Sujal smirked and looked into her eyes) I will send you the address in the mail. Bye".