As they run on the lonely road, they feel independent. Despite the memories of their encounter with Abhimanyu caging their hearts, they feel independent. Because no more they'll have to face or endure him.
The sparkling lights above in the sky, the noise of fireworks, make them to realize that it's twelve a.m. They look towards each other and wish each other in unison,
"HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!"
Their eyes glitter way more than they would have glittered in any of the prior Independence Days! Because today they indeed can feel it with much more fervor.
Naina realizes that she today is independent of the name Naintara!
Rajveer realizes that he today is independent to share with her all his feelings that he had been holding in his heart for this long.
They together are independent to share their true feelings for each other with each other.
As they run forth they realize that the left turn would lead them to KMA. They look towards each other, their eyes glittering with joy. Their hearts fluttering out of love for each other.
Today, they are independent to show their feelings to each other without any hesitation. Neither does Rajveer have to be nervous about getting caught by Naina, nor would Naina have to worry about Abhimanyu.
Smiling at each other, they walk forth and reach at the entrance of KMA.
Naina gets nervous. What would happen next? How is she going to face her friends; the whole academy? All these thoughts make Naina to go nervous.
Rajveer realizes her nervousness; her dilemma. He stops, facing her, he holds her by her shoulders and looks straight into her eyes. Naina stares back nervously.
"NAINA!",
he addresses her.
Shivers run down her spine.
"NAINA SINGH AHLUWALIA!",
he says.
Her eyes brim with tears.
"You are independent today! An independent woman! Remember that!",
he tells her, sternly.
Naina smiles, whilst crying.
They embrace each other into a tight hug.
"Ab tum kisike qaid mein nahi rahogi Naina. Agar koi zanjeerein hain jo tumhe qaid kar sakti hain ab, to wo hain meri ye baahein!!!",
says Rajveer.
Fresh new tears roll down Naina's cheek. She tightens her hold on him. He does the same.
Leaving each other, they stare each other lovingly. Rajveer slowly wipes off her tears.
Slowly they sneak into the academy.
As they were about to enter the premises, they realize that Dr. Shalini and Brigadier Chandok are discussing something, despite the fact that they have entered after lights out.
Rajveer halts, Naina who is behind him, holding his hand, stops abruptly too. Rajveer putting a finger on his lips indicates Naina to stay quiet.
They wait for Brigader Chandok and Dr. Shalini to leave.
As Brigadier Chandok leaves, Rajveer and Naina take a sigh of relief each. They wait for Dr. Shalini to leave too. But suddenly Dr. Shalini mummers to herself,
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