CHeckmate

CheckMate Part 28

In Hospital, Arjun was sitting in a corner covering his face with his palms. Suddenly, he felt someone's hand on his shoulder. Arjun looked towards the person. Rajat could not believe his own eyes. Arjun's eyes are red. He sat beside Arjun & tightened his hold on Arjun's shoulder.

Arjun ( in a low voice)- Why Parmeet did not listen what I told to him. I said him to follow Nandini & Rana without taking any risk. Always stay in touch with the team. But see? He was the most junior of our team. How he expected that he could handle emergency situations alone without any backup? It need years of experience. He did not even call me or you. Can't he at least pressed the emergency button of his phone? Why I sent him in this mission?

Rajat- You need rest Arjun. You are taking too much stress. How can you blame yourself for sending Parmeet in a mission? Come on, It's his duty & also yours.

Arjun- But he was new & inexperienced. After knowing how much dangerous these people are, why I sent him? I did not even call Parmeet & checked that he is fine or not. Hell, how can I? It was also my duty.

Rajat- Arjun please, stop blaming yourself.

Arjun (sighing)- no Rajat. It is my responsibility.

Rajat did not say anything.

Arjun- Please you stay here & handle everything. I am leaving.

Rajat- We already informed Parmeet's parents. They are on the way.

Arjun- I don't want to face his parents. I don't have guts to stand in front of that mother who just lost her only child & when somehow I am also responsible.

Arjun stood up. He again felt the sharp pain & dizziness. He somehow managed to stand supporting the wall.

Rajat ( in a tensed voice)- Arjun... Are you okay?

Arjun only nodded his head.

Rajat- Where are you going now?

Arjun- In office. Everything is messed up, need to sort out things.

Rajat- Before you go, just meet with Samaira for once. She is tensed. First, Samrat's death, then you were not answering her calls. So, she called me & I took her here with me. She is waiting for you in reception.

Without saying anything, Arjun went towards the lift & pressed the button. Once the door is closed, he leaned towards the wall & closed his eyes. The medicine effect is wearing off & the pain is getting unbearable. Arjun somehow came out from the lift & started walking with unsteady steps towards the reception. Again, he felt the sharp pain & clutched the wound. He can feel wetness. He looked at his hand which became red with his blood. "Dam, it's bleeding again. This time, he tried to walk but he can't move anyone. Everything started spinning around & darkness engulfed him.

Arjun slowly opened his eyes & looked at the surroundings. He noticed Samaira looking at him with a worried look on her face. He blinked his eyes & remembered that he fainted in hospital corridor. His hand automatically touched his wound.

Samaira ( in a broken tone)- It is paining too much naa?

Arjun- No.

Samaira- At least don't lie in front of me.

After sometime, Samaira- How are you feeling now Arjun?

Arjun- much better.

He tried to get up & Samaira supported him to sit, but she did not allow him to leave the bed. "Don't you dare. She supported the pillow on his back to sit comfortably. Arjun angrily glared at Samaira.