When the doctor informed them that the surgery was successful and Ahan would be all fine, Naina relaxed, wiping her eyes from the endless river of tears. She sat in the hospital bed, holding Ahan's hand in her, smoothing his hair with her other hand, occasionally kissing on his forehead. After sometime, she realized Rajveer was still there, leaned against the wall in deep thought. She was grateful for his help, but she felt uncomfortable having him there to witness her struggles. Walking out of the ICU and gesturing Rajveer to do the same, she closed the door behind.
'Rajveer, ab tum jao.. main sambhal lungi'
'kya sambhal logi tum? huh?', Raj raised his voice and she shivered a bit. His eyes were as piercing as freshly sharpened steel. He unwrapped the scarf from her head without her will and his eyes sank into the scars that littered her face and neck and he flinched involuntarily at the sight.
'vo tumhe maarta tha?', he scowled, holding her by her arms. He observed her carefully. His eyes stayed on her, traveling over the length of her, she hid her weight loss well under her loose clothes. He noticed her eyes looked not only as one lost, but like she carried a well of sadness hidden in its depth.
'Its none of your business', saying this she wrapped the scarf again on her. Raj was pissed, irritated and heartbroken. She shrugged off his hands and went back to Ahan closing the door.
Few days passed by, Ahan was discharged from hospital. Rajveer too stayed with her. She wanted to resist, but she could not as she herself was feeling so weak and needed someone to look after both her and Ahan.
Naina was preparing food and Rajveer walked into the kitchen,'Sally bata rahi thi ki tum do saal se yahaa reh rahe hai?'
Naina saw him and got back to her work.
'Naina! main tumse kuch puch raha hun. Kya hua tum donon ke beech? vo kisi aur se shaadi kyun kar raha hai? aur Ahan?'
She felt his concern in his eyes, the way he looked at her. She felt like telling everything to him and be with him all her life. But is that possible ever after whatever she has done?
'kya chupa rahi ho Naina? aur kyun?'
He took a step forward as he found her staring at him. Her eyes welled up with tears. He reached out and with his thumb, swiped a tear that managed to escape. She leaned into his hand as it lingered over her cheek and closed her eyes, comforted by the gesture. He bent closer and kissed her on the cheek.
'Tell me Naina.. please'
