[And so the officers took Tarika to the hospital as fast as they could. And the whole time Abhijit was holding her hands tightly. He was scared of loosing her again. After they had reached the hospital the doctors put her on a streacher & took her to the operation theater. Till they took her inside Abhijit was holding her hands. He didn't want to let go her even when the nurse told him that he couldn't come inside. He was about to scold on the nurse but before Daya handled the matter.]
Daya-(putting his hand on Abhi's shoulder) Abhijit, samhalo apne apko. Tum ander nahi jaa sacte.
Abhijit-(shouting) Are kyun nahi jaa sacta? Hain !
Daya- Agar tum chate ho ki Tarika jald se jald thik ho jaye toh tumhe apne aap ko samhalna hoga.
[So Abhijit lets go of her & sits on a chair, hiding his face with his hands. The operation takes place for about 3 hours. Sachin has already informed Abhinav about this incident & he also reached the hospital along with Arnav. Salunkhe wasn't here. He was admitted in the hospital because of the over does of drugs. They all were anxious about her. They were feeling like the time is stuck. All were surrounded in flashbacks]
[Abhijit was remembering when he was once shot while operateing a mission. He can still remember how Tarika was sitting beside him all the time. Though it was all part of drama but still she was with him. He can still remember when she holded his hand. He could feel it... even now... the concern she showed for him, that's unforgettable for him.
He had a lot of memories with Tarika. They had been together for about 5 years. Remembering those moments his eyes filled with tears.]
[Flashback ]
[Abhijit was sitting beside Tarika on the driving seat & thinking that how he could ask her for a date. He looked at her & found she was smiling herself looking at the sky. He was a bit surprised.]
Abhijit- Kya hua Tarikaji? Aap aise kyun muskura rahi hai? Hain !
Tarika-(smiling at him) Tumhe kuch kehna hai?
Abhijit-(unexpected question & so smiled to her embarrassed) Haan ! Lekin aap ko kaise pata?
Tarika-(laughing) Mujhe kya nahi pata? Bolo, kya kehna hai? (though she knew about Abhijit's plan, she pretended to be unknown)
Abhijit-(smiling shyly) Wo main soch raha tha ki hum kal sath main bahar lunch kare?
Tarika-(looking down & smile) Hmm.. Idea toh accha hai, lekin...
Abhijit-(disturbed) Ye beech main lekin kaha se aa gaya? Hain !
Tarika-(smiles looking strait into his eyes) Wo main soch rahi thi ki Salunkhe sir ko bhi saath le chale?
Abhijit-(shocked & with open mouth) Ye Salunkhe kaha se aa gaye beech main? Ek kaam karte hai kisi aur din chalte hai.(he was quite angry & Tarika understood that)
Tarika-(putting her hand on Abhijit's shoulder & laugh) Majak kar rahi thi. Agar main Salunkhe sir ko bataungi ki tuhari saath jaa rahi hoon, wo toh pata kya karenge... Aur tum itni si baat pe gussa ho gaye. C'mon !
Abhijit-(gives her a you are strange look) Tumhe samajh na meri baas main nahi hai. Pata nahi kiske side pe ho!?
Tarika-(smiles) Ab chalein? Mujhe bhook lagi hai.
Abhijit- Haan ! mujhe bhi.( & they spends the whole day together. Not romantically but they loved it)]
[Daya & Tarika was very close as Abhijit was his best friend & her love interest. He used to tease her a lot about Abhijit but she never ever said anything to him. Never asked him not to tease her again. Just smiled...He couldn't think more. Tears were rolling down his cheeks.
He remembered an incident when Abhijit was looking after a victim's daughter Shreya. Tarika wore a saree that day & was looking very beautiful. She & Abhijit were going on a date. Daya knew about it & he was teasing her at the lab. She just smiled & one time when Abhijit was trying to impress Dr Salunkhe he told him about Abhijit & Tarika's date, still she didn't complain.. ]
[After six years being together as a couple Abhinav could feel something special for Tarika. He was just praying inside that Tarika should be alright. He remembered the wedding bows he took with Tarika. Promises, bows & all just were...may be disturbing him. Who will he share his feelings with? He was just s disturbed. Poor guy !
He can still remember his wedding night, when Tarika cleared that she had become Arnav's mother but not his wife. He also felt the same at that time. But now thngs have changed...
[Flashback]
[Tarika was standing & looking at the full moon through the window. She was preparing to tell Abhinav that she can never give Abhijit's place to anyone. Abhinav was also thinking the same on the other side. He entered the room & closed the door & Tarika turned at him. He came closer to her. Looking starit nto her eyes..
Abhinav- Mujhe tumse kuch jaroori baat karna hai.
Tarika-(turning back) Abhinav, dekho mujhe bhi tumhe kuch batana hai.
Abhinav- Bolo
Tarika- Main ne tumhe Abhijit ki bare main bataya tha na?
Abhinav- Haan ! (with a questioning expression) Toh! kya hua?
Tarika-(turning again & approached towards him) Tumhe pata toh hai Abhijit mera pehla pyaar hai. Main ushe shayeet kabhi bhoola nahi paungi. Aur nahi kabhi tumse utna pyaar kar paungi. Mujhse kuch expect maat karna. Lekin haan ! Arnav ko kahi main uske maa ki kami mehsus nahi hone dungi.
Abhinav-(smiling) Ittefaq ki baat dekho...main bhi tumhe ye hi batane wala tha.(Tarika smiled hearing this.)
Tarika- Lekin hum best friends phir bhi rahenge. Hai na?
Abhinav-(laughing) Haan ! Haan ! Bilkul.]
[They couldn't even realise how couple of hours passed & the doctor came out the O.T. & Abhijit rushed towsaid nothing could happen now.]
Abhijit- Kya hua Doctor? Hein ! Tarika theek toh hai na?
Doc- Dekhia khon bohot beh chuka hai. Humne apni puri koushis ki hai. Lekin she doesn't have much time. I.C.U main shift kar diya hain unhe. Aap unse aakhiribaar mil lijia.
Daya-(shouting) Kya matlab hai aap ka? Haan ! Kya kehna chate hai aap?
Doc- Jo sach hai wahi bataraha hoon. Aap samhalye apne aap ko.
Daya- Are ! Kaise samhaloon? Aap jante bhi hai kya keh rahe hai.
[Abhijit moved back slowly & sat on a chair, Abhinav went inside & a nurse came & took Dr to another emergency case. The doctor went with her & Daya saw Abhijit sitting alone so he went towards him. He sat beside him & patted his shoulder...]
Daya- Samhalo yaar.
Abhijit-(looking at him) Kaise? Mere jagah tum hote toh..
Daya-(turning his face) Main jaanta hoon asaan nahi hai lekin... chey saal tak..
Abhijit-(cutting his words) Ek ummeed thi ki wo ek na ek din wapas jaroor ayegi. Lekin ab...Aisa nahi ho sacta Daya.
[Inside I.C.U. Abhinav sat beside Tarika. She opened her eyes slowly & tried to say something. Abhinav approached to listen what she was trying to say.]
Tarika-(barely) Abhi..Arnav kaha hai?
Abhinav- Wo aya tha tumse milne. Abhi wo Shreya ki paas hai.
Tarika-(tears rolling down her cheeks, bare voice) Main...tum logo ko...chodkar nahi jaana chati... Kuch karo Abh..hinaav..Please..
[CID team enters the room now. Salunkhe is also here. Abhijit stood beside her. She looked at him & smiled with tears in her eyes.]
Tarika-(taking breath hard) Ab tak mere intezaar karte rahe na? Ab shaadi kar lena. Mujse bhi acchi biwi milegi tumhe, ...jo tumhe chodke nahi jayegi. Aaai...aam..sorry Abhi..jit.
Abhijit-(kneeling) Kya hoga tumko? Hain ! (holding her hand tight) Kuch nahi hone dunga main tumhe, suna tumne?
Salunkhe-(patting her head & crying) Tumhe toh abhi bohot kuch karna hai. Bohot din humare sath rehna padege tumhe. Aise hi peecha nahi chodenge tumhari.
Tarika-(tried her hardiest to smile but she couldn't... she couldn't even breath)...Bohot..der ho gayi...hai. Main bhi aap logo ko chod ke nahi ...jaana chati...(her breath stopped)...
[All looked at the monitor & found a strait line. Her heart stopped beating. All broke into tears. There was nothing else to do. The clam, curly hair girl left all. All started to fell dark around all of a sudden. Unexpected for all. None could believe she is not with them anymore. But the truth is the truth & their life will go on...
The last thing Tarika thought looking at Abhijit was that "I still haven't forgot you"]
*I really didn't want to end the story like this but I thought that this would be the best way to end it up. Hope you like it.