Madam Sirr 2

Chapter 7

MPT reunites for a Celebration

A dizzying white light. A strong stench of disinfectant.

This was what Haseena awoke to. She was startled to find herself in a hospital bed. Her head thundered in pain.

It took a while, but the events of last night came back to her. Slowly and steadily.

She blinked, opening her tears and found herself surrounded by everyone. She smiled, glancing around, her heart searching for KS.

Their eyes locked. KS came forward and squeezed her hand.

"Madam Sir, aapne aakhirkar kar diya," she said smiling uncharacteristically.

"Nahi, KS", Haseena said, her voice weak and faint. "Hum sabne milkar kiya. Yeh team ka effort tha."

Haseena' eyes faded away into the blinding light, the pain reminding her of her scars and the battle. After everything, Haseena was glad to be alive with the best company she could ever ask for, KS. Haseena knew that her pain would dim with the passing of time yet the scars would remain. Yet, as her eyes closed she was optimistic that she was ready to tackle the future, no matter what dangers it brought around.

Haseena was discharged a few hours later. She was ordered to rest to which the entire team laughed.

Haseena knew she had to get back to her duty yet KS forced her to rest. KS stayed back to take care of her ordering Haseena to not get out of the bed.

Haseena pouted. "Main senior hoon, tum mujhe kaise order de sakti ho?"

"Main tumhe order de rahi hoon taaki tum humari senior bani raho."

Haseena laughed. She missed her playful banter with KS. She loved being pampered especially by KS. She took a trip down memory lane, replaying every moment that KS had cared for her. She knew that KS loved her and she too loved KS.

Haseena returned to duty a few days back despite needing time to recuperate. She was limping, her leg causing her agony with every move.

She settled into her cabin and started sorting out the paperwork when the Commissioner himself walked in. She was surprised. She quickly stood up and saluted him, biting back the pain in her leg.

"Ms. Malik, aap itni jaldi wapas aa gayi?" he asked.

"Haan sir, mujhe wapas aana hi tha."

"Ms. Malik, aapne Rani ko pakadne mein bahut accha kaam kiya. Yeh ek shandar effort tha. Pura department aapse garv mehsoos kar raha hai."

Haseena smiled not knowing what to say.

"Maine aapke liye ek press conference schedule kiya hai taaki aap baat kar sakein, lekin yeh baad mein ho sakta hai. Pehle aapko rest ki zaroorat hai, Ms. Malik."

"Nahi sir. Main bilkul theek hoon."

Haseena's body flared in pain as she tried to move in a hurry. She cursed herself silently.

"It's an order Ms. Malik", he said as he left.

Haseena saluted grumbling in response.

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Haseena stayed in bed much to her annoyance and was constantly pampered by KS. The other members of MPT too visited her from time to time but KS had stayed to take care of her. Haseena was sleeping covered under the duvet when KS arrived. She looked at the peaceful figure of Haseena sleeping. KS knew that Haseena was putting on a brave face, that she was injured much more than she'd ever admit.