DESTINED FOREVER

CHAPTER 3

After Anju asked them to go upstairs in Sanyu's room, both Rd n Sanyukta went away.

Sanyukta led his way n opened the door for him. He entered to find himself in a purple-painted room. The room was neat n tidy.

Sanyukta came n asked Rd to sit on the couch. Rd sat nodding. There wad an awkward silence between them, no one knew what to speak.

S (in mind)-"God what to do now? Why is he silent? Ab aise silent man se main kya baat karu"

Rd (in mind)-"Room toh clean hai.. means she is quiet tidy girl. Dikhne mei bhi beautiful hai. Shit Rd! What are u thinking? U need to rehect her. But on what grounds? I mean she is quiet a perfect girl.... "

His trance qas broken by Voice of television. He looked at Sanyukta with questioning eyes.

S-"vo sorry today is 26 th January m I cannot miss the parade. Hope u don't mind"

Rd-"no.. not at all. Waise u are intrested in army stuffs?"

S-"ya army is something which inspires me alot. I mean how selfless army men are, they die for us, for their country. Inorder to protect many other families, they leave their own family. There life is so great. U never know u will return alive or not yet you go over there."

Rd-"wow ! I mean u are a girl, still u have passion for army."

S-"so what if I am a girl.. I am patriot n I respect the hardwork n life of soldiers. What u think about girls ha? Girls are more capable than boys. Now-a-days even girls join army. N if need arises they can beat the shit put of enemies. N hust to enlighten ur GK lemme tell you this year many girls are leading the parade. N this is because they deserve. Bloody MCP "

Rd-"hey hey relax relax. I was saying just like that only. I have no grudges over girls. Its just that very few girls think about it, most girls are tensed about their make-up n nail-colour. They don't think about hardships of life but are more considered about their manicure and pedicure. N they would go crazy on Ranbir kapoor and Varun Dhawan instead of army folks"

S-"ya that is true but not every girl is like that. N for me Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan of the anti-terror force National Security Guards (NSG), Lance Nayak Hanman Thappa, deserve the respect n are huge inspiration. They died for country. U know Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan has a daughter of an hear or two, instead of thinking about her, he happily died for the country. So now u only tell me who deserve the respect those filmy heroes or these real life heroes?"

Rd-"seriously U are lot different from others. So much patriotism n passion for army, finally some one is fan of army" he smiled at her.

Rd-"infact I also respect girls n their freedom. We need to give the girls the freedom so that they can explore their chances."

S-"ummmm lets go down"

Rd-"sure"

They came downstairs. Elders smiled at them. Sanyu was about to sit near Anju when the National Anthem started playing.  Sanyu stood at once n looked at the tri-coloured flag being hosted in nearby building.

After the national anthem was over she saluted the flag n looked at the guest. Vd, Maya n others were smiling at her.

Maya-" so kya decision hai? Ek do baar aur milna chahoge?"

Anju-"Sanyu?"

Rd-"no need mom. Its a yes from me."

Anju was happy while others were shicked that Rd said yes to marriage.

Anju-"sanyu?"

She just nodded her head in agreement.

Vids-"arre wah. I so knew it, u both are perfectly made for each other."

Anju n Maya hugged each other n congratulated.

Parth n Sahil were busy hugging Rd n congratulating him n Stuti n  Vidushi was congratulating Sanyukta. But the new found soul-mates were busy looking at each other.

Now it was time for departure. Rd wanted to know Sanyukta's number but he was shy enough ti ask her. N later he had to leave along with his family without getting her number, as his family was always surrounding Sanyukta.

AT NIGHT

Rd was in his room.

Rd-"wow man ! Means The Randhir Singh Shekhawat who takes little than 5 minutes to take out whole bio-data about any person, was unable to ask or get number of a girl. Shit! Rd u are pondering over a girl's cell number. What has happened to u? So what that girl is my would-be wife. I deserve to have her number." He was busy in his thoughts when his cell rang. It displayed an unknown number. He picked it up.

Rd-"hello"

"Randhir Singh Shekhawat?" Came a melodious voice from other end.

Rd-"yes. Who is it?"

"Ur lover"

Rd-"excuse me?" He asked startled.

"I really love u Ronnu"

Rd-"wait a second my name is Randhir n not Ronno. N don't talk rubbish with me"

"U are finding it rubbish? Do u have any idea what u cime n do to me at night. I still have ur fragrance lingering. I remember the way u came n opened ur shirt n...."

Rd-"STOP. LISTEN MISS WHO EVER U ARE, I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR NONSENSE. N I AM COMMITED MAN."

"Oh ronno why are getting stuck over some cheapo, u have no idea what I can give u, no else ugly duckling can give u" the vouce on other ebd said seductively.

Rd-"Enough ! One more word about Sanyukta n I will kill u. Dare u call her cheap or ugly duckling. She is most beautiful girl, an angel. She is my would-be wife, my life-partner n I will not tolerate one more word against her. Better u keep ur cheap tricks to urself n never call me again" saying so he cut the call.

Rd-"how dare she.... calling my Sanyukta cheap n ugly, bloody" he was busy cursing the caller, but his cell rang again.

Rd-"iski toh main" he picked up the call angrily, "don't u understand in one word. Don't call me again. U don't know whom u are messing with. I can send u to jail"

"Rd.... rd... relax its me Sanyukta."

Rd-"Sanyukta?"

S-"yup. Your would-be wife, ur life-partner"

Rd was now blushing profusely, knowing Sanyukta's prank.

"Tumhe number kaha se mila mera?" He said trying to avoid any more embarrasement.

S-"well u don't know me. I have my sources."

Rd-"yaa right"

S-"n waise bhi agar ladka itna sarmayega in calling a girl, to ladki ko hi first step lena padega na...."

Rd-"no aisa nhi hai. I was about to call u"

S-"ya right. N number kaha se milta. Coz u have not asked me my number, nor u have taken it from anyone else. So would have u called me?"

N the night passed in this talking n teasing situation of Sandhir.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Just a request guys. Plz acknowledge the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers, n pay respect to them. I am not asking u to cry for them n then forget them, as it will be their insult, but Keep them alive in ur memories. Think once can u sacrifice ur family, ur life, ur pleasure for someone whom u don't even know leave alone loving them. But these patriots do that... n without any regret. We can always make them feel proud by paying our tribute n respect to them. N creating a better India, a strong India.

Its strictly my feelings n I am proud of those brave men and women.