Ek Naya Safar

by duorock

Six months after the events of 'Ek Naya Saathi', a new twist comes in the lives of danya [Daya/ Shunya(OC)] in the form of a child. How will their relationship blossom with this turn of events? Sequel to my story 'Ek Naya Saathi' Please read that one first. (Note: story has mix of English and Hindi)

2. Chapter 2: Sajna aa bhi jaa

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For this chapter:

bold= lyrics of song (Song: Sajna Aa bhi jaa from film Waisa Bhi Hota Hai by Shibaani Kashyap)

Italics= memory

normal= present narration (by Freddy sir)

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Chapter 2: Sajna aa bhi jaa

Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa
Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Hai Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Hai Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa

Aapke coma mein jaane ke baad Taarika ki to jaise duniya hi ujad gayi. Kisi cheez mein mann nahi lagta tha uska. Lab mein bhi khoi- khoi si rehti thi. Ek din to...

One week after the accident, Dr. Salunkhe was examining a dead body for clues to help with CID's latest case. Although half his heart was in the hospital with Abhijeet, he was still trying valiantly to concentrate on work. However, he was concerned about Taarika. The girl was like a daughter to him and to see her distress was heart- rendering.

With these thoughts in mind, he turned to his apparatus, and what he saw made his blood run cold.

Dr. Taarika was standing at the apparatus with a lost expression, a bottle of acid tilting dangerously close to her!

"Taarika" he shouted, while rushing to her and pulling the bottle out of her hand. "Yeh kya karne jaa rahi thi tum, haan! Agar tumhe kuchh ho jaata to! Dhyan diya kar..." Any further words died in his throat as tears began to well up in her eyes. He pulled her into a fatherly embrace, all the while trying to soothe her as she let her tears flow freely.

Bindiya Mehndi Kangna Chudi Jhumar Gehna
Pyaase Pyaase Naina Sune Padein Tere Bina
Bindiya Mehndi Kangna Chudi Jhumar Gehna
Pyaase Pyaase Naina Sune Padein Tere Bina
Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Hai Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa

Sajne- sawarne, kapdon- gehno aur surat mein to unhe koi interest hi nahi raha Sir! Hamesha apni appearance pe dhyan dene waali Dr. Taarika ko to ab kuchh hosh hi nahi rehta tha ki kya karna hai aur kya nahi. Har cheez ka moh chhoot gaya tha. Unke liye unke kapde rakhna, unhe taiyaar karna- yeh sab zimmedariyan Shunya aur Purvi ne utha rakhi theen. Kissi aur ki sunti bhi to nahi theen woh!

Aapke accident ke ek mahine baad jab ek din unhone khud taoyaar hone ke liye almaari kholi toh..

When Taarika opened the almirah, she came face to face with the jewellery she was supposed to wear at her wedding- bangles, mangtika, earrings, anklets, heavy necklaces. At first, she continued to stare at them blankly. Then suddenly, her face contorted with anguish and she picked up the bangles to throw them to the ground. However, a hand came to rest on her shoulder, effectively stopping her.

"Mujhe mat roko Shunya! Abhijeet ke bina inka kya kaam?"

"Par Abhijeet Sir ke vapis aane ke baad to hoga na!" The calm and composing voice of her sister got through her grief and a ray of hope emerged. Yes, her Abhijeet will return! She carefully, almost apologetically placed the bangles back and began to get ready for work, but not before whispering "Thank you."

Palko Pe Khwab Sajana
Aankhiyo Se Neend Churana
Roothe Piya Ko Haske Mana Na
Palko Pe Khwab Sajana
Aankhiyo Se Neeind Churana
Roothe Piya Ko Haske Mana Na
Yeh Haqeeqat Hai Ya Ke Fasana
Yeh Haqeeqat Hai Ya Ke Fasana
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa

Wherever Taarika went, memories of your time together assaulted her- whether at home, in the bureau, in the lab or even on the roads! She would be calm and composed when suddenly someone or something would remind her of you and she would have to fight back tears.

Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Hai Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Hai Nai Lagda Tere Bina Dil Mera
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Hi Jaa
Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa Sajna Aa Hi Jaa

Phir bhi, aapke accident ke do mahine baad sabhi ke support se Tarika ne khud ko sambhal liya tha. Par achanak...

It was a Sunday night two months after Abhijeet's accident when Taarika's mother entered her room and placed an envelop in front of her.

"Yeh kya hai ma?" asked a surprised Taarika.

"Kuchh ladkon ke photos." she replied.

Taarika felt like she had been struck by lightning! "Aap kaisi baatein kar rahi ho maa! Abhijeet ke alava mai kisi aur ke baare mein soch bhi nahi sakti! Aapne aisa socha bhi kaise ki..."

"Meri baat samjho Taarika. Samaaj..."

"BHAD MEIN GAYA AAPKA SAMAAJ! Bohot ho gaya maa! Agar aap yahi chahti hain to ab mai iss ghar mein ek pal bhi nahi rahoongi!"

Freddy had to stop here to console Abhijeet, who looked absolutely stricken and had tears in his eyes. When Abhijeet was sufficiently calm, he asked "Uske baad..."

"Uske baad" Freddy continued, "Dr. Taarika ne apna saaman bandha aur aapke ghar pohonch gayin. Daya aur Shunya ne wahan unhe sambhaala aur unhe himmat di. Tab se wo wahin reh rahin hain. Un teenon ne Taarika ki maa se baat karne ki koshish ki, par..."

"Ek minute" interrupted Abhieet, clearly surprised. "Tumne kaha ki Daya aur Shunya ne usse sambhaala. Shunya hamaare ghar mein kya kar rahi thi?"

Freddy sighed. "Ye bhi ek lambi kahaani hai sir..."

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Kyun hai Shunya duo ke ghar mein? Kaise aaga bada Daya aur Shunya ka rishta? Kya hui un donon ki Shaadi? Aur kaun hai wo baccha (Sahil) ?

Janiye next chapter mein.

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