Next morning I got up around 5 am and changed into workout clothes. If I'm staying here, then I would need to built my stamina. I decided on five rounds around the academy. This would give me time to plan ahead.
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As I started jogging at a pace I was familiar with, I started wondering how I would get Cpt. Rajveer to trust me. He is an intelligence officer. He won't believe the bullshit dream story, but I can't tell them different things since Naina would surely share it with him. The fact that I suddenly started getting closer to the group would also make him suspicious.
I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice the subject of worries jogging my way. "Good morning, Cadet Islam," he greeted, which I didn't hear and I passed by him. 🤦
When I didn't respond, he took a turn and placed a hand on my shoulder causing me to jump out of my skin. 😆 I stared at him like he was a ghost which a hand over my heart.
"Sir, maine to bas Thora sa hi tease Kiya tha kaal apko. Aap to mujhe Marne pe utar aaye," I accused, making a crying face.
"Wo Meri galti nahi hai ki apne mujhe suna nahi. Maine aapko 'good morning' bola tha par aap bina koi respond diye hi chali gayi," he said with an amused smirk.
"Sorry, Mera dhyan hi nehi Gaya. Good morning, Sir," I gave him a small smile. Then and there I decided that I would use Rajveer's compassion again him. So, I put on a worried look on my face. 'It's for his own good, after all.' I tell my guilty conscience.
Of course like I predicted, Rajveer noticed my expression. "Cadet, aap logo ka aaj day off hai per ab fir Bhi itni subah jogging ke liye nikle. Koi baat hai kya? Aap pareshan dikh rahi hai. Saab theek to hai na?" He asked seriously.
"Sir...wo.." I shake my head, "I had a really bad dream," I tell him vaguely.
"Isiliye ye jogging?" He asked keeping up with my pace.
"Sir... Maine aap ko leke ek bura sapna dekha. Maine dekha ki aap pe koi musibbat ane wali hai. Agle kuch din please, be careful. Aap humare sabse favorite teacher ho. Please, be on alert" I request.
Cpt. Rajveer looked shocked for a moment before a warm smile came to face. "I'll be fine, Cadet. Don't worry," he assured.
I nod at him before heading towards the hostel. Now Rajveer also knows (somewhat) about the dreams.
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I took a small nap before taking a shower. Heading towards the mess I remembered that this would be when Suriji and other cadets would try to give Aalekh a shave. To witness this scene first hand, I reach the ground...just in time to see them capture the gorilla aka Aalekh.
