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Next morning again Daya woke up from a terrifying nightmare. This was like a routine for them, Daya was still using the sleeping pills for insomnia. Still he would wake up from the terrible nightmares. But Abhijeet would always help him out in recovering from terrible experience. All day Daya was extremely nervous about his meeting with everyone after a long time. Also his inner fears were not allowing him to forget about all the painful incidents he had gone through.
Abhijeet spent whole day doing preparations for dinner. Rahul arrived around at 3 pm as he was free and he also needed to change the dressings of Daya. After 7pm Freddie came, he greeted Abhijeet and made his way to Daya's room. Daya was sitting in the laying posture with closed eyes, seeing Daya tears welled in his eyes. Feeling someone's presence Daya opened his eyes, he nervously looked at him. Freddie made his way to Daya's bed and grabbed his hands in his own. Daya was hesitant about so much freely attitude of Freddie, he was panicking bit by bit. Suddenly Freddie hugged him tightly, still trying not to hurt him. Daya was bewildered by Freddie's actions, he panicked to the core, his heart was beating really fast. He was going to jerk Freddie to free himself but stopped hearing him.
Freddie: shukar hai bhagwan ka k ap theek hain sir, pata hai hum kitna dar gaye thy. Ap humesha yahi krty hain khud ko khatry mai dal dety hain or hum sb k bary mai aik dafa bhi nai sochty.
Listening to this Daya was shocked, Daya with trembling hands tried to pat his back. Daya too had tears in his eyes while Freddie continued with crying.
Freddie: Sir maine apko bht miss kiya. Bureau mai apke bina kuch acha nhi lagta tha. Or jb ap nhi hoty na to Abhijeet Sir bhi nhi hoty hamary sath. Aap please ainda esa kabhi mt krna.
Daya anxiety was minimized now, he was also in tears: Freddie maine bhi tum logo ko bht miss kiya, ab kabhi nhi jaun ga tumhe chor kr.
Abhijeet and Rahul were standing in the door seeing two pure hearts crying their pain out. They didn't want to disturb their moment. Door bell rang but it seemed that the sound didn't reach the ears of the people inside the room. Abhijeet went to open the door, ACP Sir was standing on the door step with Dr. Salunkhe. Seeing some moisture in his eyes ACP got worried and asked him about it. Abhijeet told them how Freddie and Daya are sharing their pain with each other. ACP sir too went with them into the room.
In room Daya and Freddie were still in a hug. ACP Sir went and put his hand on Daya's head, feeling a loved filled touch on his head he looked up. ACP Sir caressed his head with love. Leaving Freddie he looked up to his boss and said in apologizing tone.
Daya with a down head: Sorry… I'm sorry... Sorry Sir… please mjhe maaf kr dain.
Tears came in ACP Sir's eyes: Sorry kis liye beta…
Daya in a guilty voice: maine apko hurt kiya na… yeh… yeh keh kr k mjhe ap sy nhi milna… ap please mjhe maaf kr dain Sir.
ACP: hmm… bht hurt kiya tha tumne yeh keh kr. ( Daya downed his head even further) lekin is waqt tum mjhe or ziada hurt kr rhy ho…
Daya looked at him in question, ACP Sir replied.
ACP Sir: Yun iss tarhan mere betey ko rula kr halqan (exhaust) kr k. (he wiped Daya's face) chalo ab sary aansu saaf karo achy sy or humary sath quality time spend karo.
Tears again welled in his eyes, he hugged his father tightly on his great affection. ACP Sir also patted his head with his love filled hands. Seeing the atmosphere getting soggy, Salunkhe Sir wiped his tears and tried to lighten the atmosphere.
Dr. Salunkhe clicked the picture of them saying: dekho zara budha ACP kese bacho ki tarhan ro raha hai. Jb yeh pic mai humary friends circle mai dikhaun ga to kitna maza aye ga na.
Listening to that ACP Sir looked at Salunkhe Sir and looked at him with fiery eyes. He demanded in a stern tone.
ACP Sir: la Salunkhe yeh phone idhar dy, (he forwarded his hand towards him whilst looking forward and scratching his forehead) phone Salunkhe…
But Salunkhe Sir was excited in his wonderful achievement, it was one in a million picture. Seeing this ACP Sir lost his temper and moved towards him. Seeing ACP Sir coming towards him Salunkhe Sir hide partially behind Abhijeet.
Salunkhe Sir: dekho ACP agar tum mere zara sy bhi nazdeek aye na to mai abhi yeh pic post kr dunga internet pr, or phir agay tum janty ho kiya hoga ( ACP Sir got even more angrier) agay mt aana mai bata raha hun tumhe.
Everyone was astonished by the childish behavior of their seniors. Suddenly there was a loud laughter, which belonged to Daya. A crept on everyone's face, as they were witnessing this laughter after a long time.
Daya: kiya Sir aap bhi na… hahahahahaaaa… kese lar rhy hain…
ACP Sir in fake anger: q kiya sirf tum he lar skty ho Abhijeet sy mai nhi lar skta apny dost sy hain.?
Daya stuttered: nnnhhaaiiii ssirrr meraaa… wo mtlb nhi tha… (looks at Abhijeet) btao na Abhi…
Abhijeet tried to clarify: haan sir Daya theek keh raha hai.
ACP Sir waved his hand: theek hai theek hai… or Salunkhe wo tasweer abhi k abhi delete kr mjhe in maamlon main tjh pr bilkul bharosa nhi hai…
Abhijeet signaled something to Salunkhe Sir while saying: haan sir ap please wo delete kr dain dekhain ACP Sir kitna request kr rhy hain.
Listening to the word "request" ACP Sir got hyper: mai koi request shequest nhi kr raha, yeh order hai mera.
Salunkhe Sir (murmured): hunh sunky budha…(in a loud voice) kr di delete. Ab khush.
ACP Sir: abhi kiya barbara raha tha tu haan?
Predicting the upcoming battle Abhijeet intervened saying.
Abhijeet: Sir rehny dijiye na please. Ayein ap log bethain, everyone settled into Daya's room as extra furniture was set up for guests. They chatted about an hour and a half before dinner. After dinner everyone started to leave as they have to go to the Bureau tomorrow. When Abhijeet came to bid by to Acp Sir and Salunkhe Sir he Said to ACP Sir
Abhijeet in head down mode: Sir wo apsy aik request thi…
ACP Sir understood the matter still he said: haan Abhijeet bolo kiya baat hai.
Abhijeet: Sir wo bs mai keh raha tha k agar ho sky to mjhe 1 week ki leave dijiye. Bulky ap sara file work mjhe dy dijiya karain mai reports tyar kr dunga. Asal main mai abhi Daya ko akela ghar chor kr nhi a skta.
ACP Sir knew that already so he patted his shoulder saying: tum fikar na karo mai sb sanmbhal lun ga or avar zaroorat pari to tumhy zaroor btaun ga, filhal tum sirf or sirf Daya ka socho or uska khayal rakho.
Abhijeet being thankful : Thank you Sir. And Sir don't worry about Daya I'll make sure to bring him back soon.
ACP Sir and Salunkhe Sir assured him that everything will be fine and left. Rahul also left after helping Abhijeet in some chores around the house. Abhijeet came in Daya's room who was simply laying with closed eyes and a small smile on his face. Abhijeet ruffled his hair and asked.
Abhijeet: kiya hua bhai aj baghair wajah k muskurahat…
Daya opened his eyes and smiled looking at him: bs mai khush hun iss liye Muskura raha hun.
Daya half hugged his as he was tired due to the exertion, he was feeling pain in his back and head too: or yeh khushi tumne di mjhe, sbko invite kr k. Sbsy mil kr itny dino baad acha lag raha hai. Thanks.
Abhijeet kissed him on his forehead saying: mera shahzada khush to mai khush. Ab chalo bht thak gaye hogy lo medicine khao or araam karo.
Abhijeet helped him taking medicines and after that patted him to sleep. He kissed him on his forehead.
Abhijeet: asy he khush raha karo meri jaan. Tumhe udaas mai bhi nhi dekh skta.
He turned off the lights and lay down beside his buddy.
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