He smiled gracefully as he opened the door to see her standing....
They are meeting after months.....due to their respective postings
"Sorry for coming unannounced"
She said with a ting of hesitation
"Are you kidding me....
When have u ever bothered to follow protocol"
He winked as she smiled, walking inside his quarter
He is posted in Indian military acedmy Pune
As a strategy and communication expert
He is being appointed on light duties ever since his accident
"How's your leg"
"Much better, just a limp ... When I walk... But i am taking physiotherapy regularly"
"Tea or coffee"?
He asked as she put her bag on sofa.....
"Kuch khane ko hai.... I am famished"
Her informality was a wave of relief
This smooth flowing conversation indicating their connection as radiant as before
"I can fix a sandwich.... "
He said walking towards the counter
They spend the evening together
Catching up with eachother.....
Feeling warm and excited to be near eachother
To share the air after a long time.
He walked her to her car even though she insisted not to ....
And not sure how to see off they made a lame handshake
Brushing off that short lived spark they felt for a fraction of sec when there skin came in contact.
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"You wana grab a cup of coffee this weekend"
Dr. Captain Anu Agrawal asked him as she made a regular check up in the infirmary
"I am not sure.....
I have got errands to run"
He gave a safe reply
She smiled and signal him to get down from the stool as she gathered her bp machine
"You do know that when I say coffee....
It's not just coffee"
She said with suggesting eyes....
Making him look....
As he was rolling down his sleeves
While she leaned forward to reach him
And as a reflex he practically jumped off the stool.....
"I am sorry"
She said with embarrassment
"I am sorry
I should leave"......
He grabbed his jacket and left the room...
Dr. Anu was waiting for her tea when
Rajveer went to her with two cups
Keeping one in front of her ..
"I wasn't sure what you like so I got this"
He said as he sat down....
Dr. Anu accepted the tea and her face was still red with embarrassment
"Listen about that day...
I am really sorry
I don't normally go kissing my patients"
Her hands running on the edge of the cup.
He smiled and made her feel comfortable
"Don't worry about that....
I know I am charming"
One of my student back in kma use to call me sharukh khan"
"That's cocky "
She snarked and he laughed
But she get it that he is trying to lighten the air
She gave a soft smile appreciating his actions
"So what's the story
There is someone else"?
She asked as she took a sip
"Why would you say that"
He asked
"Oh come on
Even I am self aware of myself
I am hot
And you backed off with lightening speed
Clearly you were being loyal to someone "
And he immediately felt his heart throbbing as Naina 's face flashed in front of his eyes
He got zoned out
"And now you are thinking about her"
Said Anu with teasing smile, making him come out of his zone....and he cleared his head .
"So is she pretty"
She took some more liberty
He looked at her with smirk on his face
"And dr Shalini keeps coming in my life in different form "
He made a remark in his head
"Yeah she is pretty.....
Damm pretty
But it's complicated"
"It's always complicated"
Anu replied
"But i think you should work on it
I see a lot of potential there....."
She said in a serious tone .... The funny intention was in subtitles
He smiled at her
She was fun
" So we are good then
Now please stop escaping the mess every time I enter"
She laughed and he took his leave.
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Feeling like a stupid teenager he was playing with his phone
Figuring out some solid reason to call her
Unable to find any.
He is no longer her teacher
There is no lead on naveen 's case
No kma connection....
What else there is to talk about
It was always these subtopics to discuss
They rarely got personal
And now with no reason to associate officially....
How is he supposed to sustain in her life
What purpose does he serve
But today he is missing her like hell
He need to hear her voice...
To talk to her
He just dailed her number..... Still brainstorming about what he will say to her
"Sir"
Her voice felt like music to his ears.
"Hey naina...
Hope i am not disturbing"
"Ofcourse not sir....
All good"?
"Yeah
Just wanted to check on you
It's been a while
So what's new"?
He asked casually
"Pretty boring
Except one thing
Guess what, whom I ran into "
"Who"
"Major bhargav"
The name made him sit with a jerk
"No way
How....
He is not doing any funny business, does he?
Just tell me naina "
"Calm down...
he didn't do anything..... except some mean remarks...
He was their regarding his operation for a couple of days and then he left ..."
"It must have been difficult for you....
Why didn't you told me Naina "
His voice was so full of concern that her heart ached.....
"I should learn to deal with my issues
And besides that ... I am not that impulsive naina anymore
I have learn to remain calm during crisis
My mentor taught me very well"
She can feel him smiling
"Naina
Whenever you need me
I am just a phone call away
Always remember "
He said , meaning every word he said
"I know
And knowing this alone give me so much strength.... That you will always have my back"
He smiled ear to ear.... Feeling a rush of warm emotions running through his veins.
"Pata hai
When in KMA i was being stupid and not talking to you....
Even then , somewhere back of my mind
I knew that you will not stop looking after me
And that I can always depend on you
I just knew "
"It was a tough time
I am glad we passed it"
He replied
"Not just tough
It was dark
I use to feel heavy on my chest all the time
Like Needle piercing in my heart 24 /7
I was so alone without you
It's difficult to be alone, once you know how it feels to have someone by your side."
And rajveer just knew that if she would have been here in person
He would be kissing her right now ...
He gathered his thoughts, not leaving them stray.
And they kept talking till 2 am
He realised that she has fallen asleep and hung the phone....
Preparing for his sleep....
A good talk with your favourite person works like medicine....
He slept with a tint of smile on his face.
