Chapter 8: It's Ok.

Hospital -

DAYA and SHREYA who came to meet PURVI at the hospital were looking for ABHIJEET everywhere. The two entered the waiting room only to stop in their track with wide open eyes at the scene.

SHREYA heaved a sigh before DAYA kept his palm on SHREYA'S mouth and the two turn around to go back quietly only to hear SACHIN asking aloud entering from the door: Did you guys find ABHIJEET sir?'

Before the two could stop him, SACHIN peeked through the two to see ABHIJEET and TARIKA sitting side by side on the bench were sleeping with their heads on each other's shoulder.

SACHIN goggled at them with wide open mouth in shock the same time ABHIJEET and TARIKA's sleep breaks at SACHIN's voice and they see three utterly surprised pair of eyes on them.

It was really something shocking and surprising for the CID team to see their senior officer ABHIJEET or ABHIJEET sir this close to a girl.

DAYA and SHREYA who tried to hold back SACHIN a moment ago let go of their hold on him that made a still SACHIN stumble forward right in front of ABHIJEET and TARIKA worsening the embarrassing situation a bit more.

SACHIN straightened himself walking two steps back joining DAYA and SHREYA in line as TARIKA too got up from the bench standing aside realizing the awkwardness of the situation while ABHIJEET remained flushed to his place in front of his colleague cum friends.

DAYA tried to excuse them-selves turning back with SHREYA and SACHIN: I think we are at wrong place.' Only to hear ABHIJEET calling his name at which three of them stopped and again turned around at ABHIJEET and TARIKA.

TARIKA quickly excused herself: I should leave now.' And she swiftly walked out of the room as three pair of eyes followed her out of the room and then back at ABHIJEET.

ABHIJEET pretended to clear his throat and explained: it's nothing like that you are thinking.'

The other three looked at each other then back at ABHIJEET as DAYA said: we didn't say we are thinking something like that.'

ABHIJEET nodded: yeah. You didn't say something like that.'

DAYA assured his fazed friend: It's ok.'

ABHIJEET nodded and asked: By the way, what are you three doing here?'

SHREYA answered: we couldn't visit PURVI yesterday so that's why we come. PURVI said she hadn't seen you from last night. So, that's why we were looking for you.'

ABHIJEET: yeah, let's go.'

ABHIJEET stood up walking towards the exit as the three followed him wondering at them-selves.

Hospital Corridor –

PURVI gets discharged from the hospital. ABHIJEET sees TARIKA across the corridor and ask DAYA and SHREYA to take PURVI home as he will directly go to the bureau.

DAYA asked him: Is it necessary to go bureau when PURVI just got discharged from hospital.'

ABHIJEET: yes, it's necessary. I told her I will catch those criminals as soon as possible.'

DAYA agreed: ok. SHREYA and I will take PURVI home. You can go bureau with SACHIN.' ABHIJEET nodded.

DAYA and SHREYA left with PURVI to ABHIJEET'S home while ABHIJEET asked SACHIN to wait for him at the parking. He will be there in a minute. SACHIN nodded and left and ABHIJEET went to TARIKA who was talking on phone with someone.

TARIKA cut the call and turn around to see ABHIJEET there. She felt a bit awkward and embarrassed seeing ABHIJEET after how she cried in front of him last night. No one has ever seen her crying. She always carried the cold hearted image in people.

Finally looking at him she said: I am sorry about last night.'

ABHIJEET seeing her uneasiness said: It's ok.' with a pause he again said: It's ok to cry when you can't hold back your tears.'

TARIKA looked up in his eyes as he continued: It's ok to be weak when you are not all right. It's ok to speak out when the heart is in pain.'

ABHIJEET looking in her eyes said with a smile: And it's also ok to be embarrassed sometimes when you are too perfect to do stupid acts.'

TARIKA'S serious face expression loosens to a gentle one at the last statement and she said to ABHIJEET: I am not someone to act like that but I felt a lot lighter after talking to you. Thank you.'

ABHIJEET smiled at her: I think now I know more than needed about you. So, whenever you feel like to talk, you can ask me. I will listen to you like a stranger anytime, anywhere.'

TARIKA nodded to her own surprise: I will.'

ABHIJEET smiled and said: I just come to ask about your brother. How is he?'

TARIKA remained silent, just when a nurse came informing her that her brother is awake. TARIKA looked at the nurse and then ABHIJEET.

ABHIJEET smiled at the news and said to her: you still have a chance. Don't miss it.' TARIKA again looked at him.

ABHIJEET said with smile before leaving: And it's never too late to begin something.'

CID Bureau Mumbai:

ABHIJEET and SACHIN arrive at the bureau. Not a minute later DAYA too enters the bureau.

ABHIJEET asked him: you returned to bureau quite fast?'

DAYA: yeah, I can't chill until we catch those kidnappers.'

ABHIJEET nodded and asked: Where is SHREYA?'

DAYA: she stayed with PURVI.' ABHIJEET again nodded.

ABHIJEET asked to NIKHIL: NIKHIL, did you find out anything about that private number I asked you that day.'

NIKHIL: sir, those are the VIP numbers used by the VIP'S of our country but I exactly couldn't find the owner of the number.'

DAYA: VIP number.'

SACHIN: VIP numbers are mainly used by the politicians, top businessman or celebrities.'

NIKHIL: in this case we can cut out the celebrity list.'

SACHIN: then what will a businessman want from ABHIJEET sir by kidnapping PURVI?'

DAYA: and why would any politician will mess with CID doing so?'

ABHIJEET: he wanted me to do something for him.'

DAYA: Who is this Mr. X and what it could be that he has to go that far to kidnap PURVI?'

ABHIJEET: only RAJAT can answer this. He was mistakenly taken by PURVI'S kidnapper. He can surely give us some lead about the kidnapper.'

DAYA: until he doesn't wake up, we can't get his statement.'

ABHIJEET: he gained conscious this morning. We can get his statement tomorrow.'

DAYA: that's good news. What about the kidnapper who wanted to kidnap RAJAT?'

DAYA asked ABHIJEET: Do you know about it anything?'

ABHIJEET looked at the three officers looking at him and answered: I think his sister found out who is it and soon he will be get arrested. For now we have to find about Mr. X.' others nodded and all went back to their work.

Next Day Morning: ABHIJEET'S House –

PURVI was sitting on the dining table as ABHIJEET served her breakfast.

PURVI: Wow, you made everything my favorite but wasn't it my turn of cooking today?'

ABHIJEET settling himself on the chair opposite to her said: yes but as your camp night got spoiled, you got kidnapped, then lost in the jungle and even have to stay a night in hospital because of me.'

PURVI: it's ok BHAI. As I told you before, I really enjoyed being kidnapped.'

ABHIJEET smiled and happily declared: I know you enjoyed it but being your brother I should give you some allowances. So, I decided to do all the house chores for the whole week.'

PURVI looked at her brother admirably: you know, you are the greatest brother of the world.'

ABHIJEET proudly smiled at his sister as she continued: you know everything before asking.' ABHIJEET happily nodded.

PURVI chomping on her sandwich, said: I was about to tell you this but see you told it by yourself before me. Thank you.'

ABHIJEET's looked perplexed: What?' Then he realized and asked PURVI: you were planning to ask me to do all the house chores for a week?'

PURVI gleefully nodded: yes.'

ABHIJEET: you really wanted to ask me that?'

PURVI again with a happy smile nodded: yes.'

ABHIJEET looked vacant in oblivion: Nobody loves me here.'

PURVI smiled at his brother as she pulled both of his cheeks saying: you look so cute like this. And I love you a lot. Don't you know what's the day is today?'

ABHIJEET looked clueless: What's it?'

PURVI with a serious expression asked: you really don't know?'

ABHIJEET nodded in no.

PURVI: you don't remember anything except your CID duty, right?'

ABHIJEET looking at his angry sister said: Sorry. But what is it today?'

PURVI shook her head at him disappointedly only to hear the door bell ring. Her face lightened up at it as she said running toward the door: He is here. I will see.'

PURVI opened the door and smiled at the person standing in front of the door saying: Awe… you are looking very handsome today.'

The person bowed his head a little with a smile and said: Thank you.'

PURVI happily said: get in.'

He get in and PURVI closed the door as the two walked to the dining table.

ABHIJEET seeing the person spoke up: Wow DAYA… You are looking extra handsome today.'

DAYA asked: but why are you looking extra ugly today?'

ABHIJEET glared at him and DAYA smiled asking PURVI: does he again forget it?'

PURVI nodded yes and then the two together showed their disappointment at ABHIJEET saying: Today is Rakshabandhan.'

ABHIJEET nodded: Today is rakshabandhan.' And then realized today is Rakshabandhan and looking at the two he asked: it is? Today?' and looking at the look of their faces he tried to defense himself: I remembered it till last night.'

PURVI: but you forgot it this morning, right?'

ABHIJEET sheepishly smiled at her nodding in yes.

PURVI sighed: I thought you did all house chores because of it. But still you did it on the right day, so I will forgive you for this time.'

ABHIJEET: really?' PURVI nodded.

ABHIJEET: thank you. Then I should get ready as well.'

PURVI: it's ok. You are looking fine'

She motioned both her brothers at the seat of dining table saying: you both just sit here. I have readied everything.'

The two seats in chair side by side and PURVI bring her POOJA THAAL.

She first did their AARTI and TILAK and finally tied RAKHI in their hands feeding them sweets.

DAYA asked PURVI: Didn't you forgive him too easily?'

PURVI: no. He is going to do all house chores for a week.'

DAYA looking at ABHIJEET: You are just terrible. Why don't you get marry instead of doing hous chores?'

PURVI: Why are you asking him that now when everyone is tired of asking him the same question?'

DAYA: I think it's the right time for him to get married.' DAYA winked at ABHIJEET: isn't it ABHIJEET?'

ABHIJEET had the flashes of Hospital waiting room and understood DAYA's intentions. He knew DAYA is going to make a song out of it and before he could sing it in front of PURVI he stuffed few sweets in DAYA'S mouth saying: I will tell you myself when the right time will come. So, don't worry about my marriage. By the way, where is your wife?'

PURVI asked DAYA: yes, where is she?'

DAYA gave him an intentional look as he tried to change the topic and answered: she went to her brother's place.'

PURVI nodded: Right.' And then looking at the two brothers she asked: my gift?'

DAYA smiled brightly handing her the gift he brought with him at which PURVI said thanks to him. Then PURVI turned at ABHIJEET hopelessly.

ABHIJEET: I forgot the day but that doesn't mean I don't have a gift for you.' He gave her a beautifully wrapped small box.

PURVI looked at him unbelievingly: you were acting all this while?'

ABHIJEET: Just a bit. You just look like mom when you are angry. So I couldn't help myself making you angry.'

PURVI smiled and asked: what's in it?'

ABHIJEET: see it yourself.'

PURVI opened the box and happily hugged her brother seeing the anklet in it she lost in the jungle.

ABHIJEET: this is your favorite one right?

PURVI nodded: I thought I lost it. Thank you.'

ABHIJEET parted the hug and smiled at her: Why do you like it so much?'

PURVI: It's lucky for me.' ABHIJEET and DAYA smiled at her.

ABHIJEET gets ready in the mean time DAYA and PURVI were having their remaining breakfast.

ABHIJEET said to PURVI: I am going to hospital to meet RAJAT.'

PURVI now looked serious: Can I come with you too?'

ABHIJEET: your ankle hasn't recovered yet.' PURVI'S face dropped.

ABHIJEET: Let him recover fully then I will take you myself to meet him.'

PURVI smiled: ok. And say him thank you from me.'

ABHIJEET: I will.'

DAYA said: then I will see you directly at bureau.' ABHIJEET nodded.

PURVI: What? Isn't a holiday today?'

ABHIJEET and DAYA both nodded in negative at PURVI: CID is 24\7 on service.'

PURVI: you had promised to take me somewhere out today.'

ABHIJEET: I am sorry, but as soon as I will get time, we will go out together.'

PURVI murmured as the two left: I doubt.'

Hospital Corridor -

ABHIJEET reached hospital and saw TARIKA and both greeted each other.

ABHIJEET asked: How is RAJAT?'

TARIKA: he is doing fine. Dr. said he will be fine.'

ABHIJEET: I come to take his statement. Did you talk to him?'

TARIKA looked down: I didn't meet him yet.'

ABHIJEET looked surprised at her: you haven't met him yet? He must be waiting for you to come to see him. How could you do this?'

TARIKA: I don't know how to face him?'

ABHIJEET: I haven't expected it from a courageous lady like you.'

TARIKA: He is not a criminal. And this time I am the one who is guilty.'

ABHIJEET understood her reason and said: Start from your heart. Tell him everything you want or just simply apologize to him. He will understand you.' TARIKA just looked him.

ABHIJEET: I am going in to see him.' ABHIJEET gave the file in her hand that he was carrying with him and said: if you want, don't be late.'

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