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Pushpa ji had not went much far, when she saw Haseena’s jeep moving towards MPT and without a second thought she too returned. Haseena entered MPT one step ahead of her, seeing her every one saluted her, “Greetings madam sir!!”

“Greetings! Welcome back to MPT S.I. Karishma Singh.” she welcomed her with a small professional smile on her face.

Facing her team she added, “Team MPT, congratulations to all of you, you have stood by each other in hard times and saved your dignity and MPT. Many, many congratulations to all of you, once again. Now, when everything is back to normal I want all of you to be more keen and attentive towards your duties and solving cases. Best of luck!!” “Thank you madam sir!!” all said in one voice hearing her motivating speech.

None could trace any tinge of sadness in her eyes, except Pushpa ji who was amazed by her skills to conceal her broken self once again. “Get back to work!!” she ordered and moved towards her cabin.

Before she could enter, Karishma stopped her from behind, moved in front of her and added softly while looking down, “I am sorry madam sir for misunderstanding you. As per forensic report, it is proved that those audio clips were doctored. I have spoken so….” However Haseena had not let her complete her apology, placed her hand on her shoulder, and responded calmly and softly, “It is okay, Karishma Singh!! No need to apologize.” Patting her shoulder twice and flashing an assuring smile she walked back to her cabin, with her usual calm and composed self.

AB KIA DHONDTAY HO JALAY KAGHAZ KI RAKH MEIN
WO AFSANA HI JAL GYA JIS KA UNWAN TUM THAY

Pushpa ji who had witnessed everything wiped her unshed tears and moved towards her desk, helplessly.

It has been an hour and Karishma was observing that unlike her usual self, Pushpa ji was just completing files sitting on her desk without asking for tea and blabbering about anything and everything from her morning tea to her neighbour’s stories. It made her extremely worried and perhaps for the first time in her life she was feeling scared of her.

Kabhi Na Huwa Na Huwa Tanha
Jab Bhi Tha Chaha Tujhe Paya Wahan
Aaj Jo Main Door Hoon Toh Chahun Dekhna
Jaagi Hai Ya Tu Soyi O Meri Maa
Jaagi Hai Yaa Tu Soyi O Meri Maa

“Santu, where is that Sharma case’s file?” Pushpa ji asked breaking Karishma’s trance. “Oh, it’s in gym room….let me get it for you.” Santu was about to get up but Pushpa ji stopped her, once again against her usual self, “It’s okay….I’ll get it myself.” she responded and walked towards gym room.

As soon as, Karishma saw her moving away from everyone, she take it as a perfect opportunity to confront and moved swiftly towards gym room. Pushpa ji picked up the file from the sofa and turned around only to see Karishma standing there with closed door of gym room behind her.

Ki Jiya Lage Re Na Lage Re Na Tujh Bin Mera Ab To Yahan,
Ki Pukare Na Koyi Ab Nam Mera Teri Tarah O Meri Maa,

“Karishma madam? What does that mean?” she asked looking straight in her eyes gesturing towards the door. “I want to talk to my Amma, right now, please……i….i….i am unable to take it.” she requested feebly with her choking voice.

Mai Jis Shehar Mein Hoon Yahan Par Bhi Ek Ghar Hai
Ghar Mein Diwarein Takta Betha Yahan
Yaron Se Milta Hoon Mehfil Mein Jata Hoon
Par Main Hu Vaisa Jaisa Pehle Tah Ma

Pushpa ji, instead of melting down by her shaky voice, gave her a sharp glare which made her heart palpitated in her chest as she realize at that very moment that something severe had happened.

Janta Hu Ki Tu Bhi Takti Hai Rahen
Sochti Hai Kesa Hoon Main
Kahan Reh Gaya, Kahan Reh Gaya,

Pushpa ji sat down on the sofa comfortably, “I am listening.” She had responded and sealed her lips once again. Karishma who had never seen this side of her mother in law, gulped in fear and started walking towards her slowly. Sitting in front of her on her knees, she had taken her left hand in both her hands however, Pushpa ji had at once withdrew her hands from her hold and responded sharply, “Talk by keeping a distance!!”

Sun Mere Khuda Mai Rahun Main Chahe Na
Meri Maa Ka Tu Rakhna Khayal
Meri Maa Rahe Sadaa Meri Ek Hi Dua Mera Aur Na Koyi Sahara O Meri Maa! O Meri Maa!

This much cold behaviour of her mother!! An instant tear rolled down her eyes, she had given her head in lap, tightly clenching her knees and said in between her hysteric cries and hiccups, “Please, Amma…..don’t…..don’t give me such a big
punishment…..i…..can…..cannot bear…..your cold behaviour……please amma…..tell me what i had done?.....I…..i promise I will rectify it……please…..Amma....do….do....don not….push me away from you….please…”

Teri Dua Hi Hai Jo Main Yun Badhta Hoon
Badhna Bhi Tujhse Hi To Seekha Hai Maa
Meri Sab Baton Mein Meri Din Raton Mein
Tera Hi Chehra Har Pal Dikhta Hai Maa
Jo Hai Aaj Sab Mera Teri Hai Duwayein Tujhme Rab Dikhta Mujhko
Sun Sun Meri Ma, Oh Meri Ma.

Tears rolled down from Pushpa ji’s eyes too, she placed her hand on her head and said helplessly, “Since the day, you had married my son, you are not my daughter in law but my daughter. I had prayed for your success day and night. Upon your every success and achievement, like a proud mother, I had not only celebrated it with full enthusiasm but also received appraisals from everyone. Regardless of what I say to you on your face or how much we fight but I have enjoyed the life of proud mother of Karishma Singh. I was so caught up in your goodness and achievements that I forgot to teach you some crucial values. I am not angry on you Karishma but on myself…..I had failed in teaching you the right.”

Sun Mere Khuda Mai Rahu Mai Chahe Na
Meri Ma Ka Tu Rakhna Khayal Meri Ek Hi Dua Meri Ma Rahe Sada Mera Aur Na Koyi Sahara.
O Meri Maa! O Meri Maa!
Ke Pukare Naam Koi Naam Mera Teri Tarah! O Meri Maa!
I love you, Mom!

Her words was no less than arrows for Karishma, she had failed her mother; the thought alone is enough for her to fall in deep trenches of guilt. She clenched her knees more tightly and started crying more vigorously, “Pl……please…..i…..i…..beg….you…..please…..tell me……wh….what had I done…..which….what made you think that…..you failed as a mother?” Though she asked the question but her own heart was feeling too scared to get its answer.

Pushpa ji had forcibly made her free her knees, made her sit on the sofa, wiped her tears, and added, “You know Karishma, what is the biggest crime on earth? It’s not murdering someone, it is to break innocent’s heart and soul. And you had done that crime. You said you will rectify your mistake but I suggest to first see whose soul you had broken and if it can be rectified or you had went to the point of no return.”

Her words was giving her goose bumps and her heart was sinking with each passing moment as their reality was going deep inside her. In no time, she started sweating. Pushpa ji had herself wiped away her sweat and said by patting her hand on her shoulder, “I am your mother and just like your achievements I am taking the responsibility of your mistakes too. Now is the time for you to be brave enough to face the consequences of your actions. I am with you and I will guide you through it, step by step. And your very first step is self-realization: Go and ponder on past to find the answers of what and with whom? When you find the answer then come to me and I will tell you the truth.”

Karishma looked in her eyes and found the love and support of a mother, “I will try my best to not let you down this time,” she responded with determination. She smiled lightly
in response and said while patting her shoulder, “I know you won’t.”

KHAFA HO KAR BHI FIKR MAND REHNA
YE MAAON KI ADAEIN HOTI HEIN

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