"Sanyukta where are you lost? You are smiling for no reason. Should I call Kimyra for help?" Kaustuki inquired with suspicion.

"I am fine Kaustuki, I just can't stop thinking about him. Seriously Randhir's thoughts are driving me crazy. I need to meet him and rectify everything, I can't spend a day without him now".

"Oh...so now you have realized what went wrong, it's better late than never" Kaustuki laughed.

"He is posted in Ladakh, I am going there. I will patch up and never let him go away from my life" Sanyukta's eyes shone brightly.

"But what about your therapy, sessions are still left Sanyu, I am feeling alive again.Randhir is my respite now I don't need to attend sessions" Sanyukta replied.

"Sure but I take of yourself, I am booking a flight to Ladakh for tomorrow" Kaustuki spoke out.

"Kaustuki, you are the best. Take of this tiny bundle of joy" Sanyukta hugged Kaustuki pointing out at Kaustuki's pregnant tiny belly.

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"Have a safe journey, Sanyu. Don't lose senses when you see him again. Gosh, you are gleaming with happiness. May lord keep you both safe from evil eyes" Kaustuki dropped Sanyukta to the airport.

A flight of 6 hours took Sanyukta to Ladakh. Even after a tiring flight of six hours, Sanyukta was still fresh like a flower. Today, she wore Randhir's favorite lemon green top and a pair of blue jeans.

Sanyukta quickly reached the army camp where she last met Randhir. Her heart fluttering like a butterfly. Even without makeup, her cheeks blushed, and an irreplaceable smile appeared on her face thinking about Randhir.

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Sanyukta straight walked up to the inquiry room. She spoke," I want to meet Randhir Singh Shekhawat, I am his wife Sanyukta Aggarwal".

The officer checked the records and spoke out," No such officer works here".

"What do you mean? I came here in March, he was posted here" Sanyukta spoke out confused.

"Oh... I get it. Ma'am, give me a second" the officer again rechecked the records.

"Ma'am, please sit for a while" the officer suggested.

Sanyukta waited impatiently, tapping her foot on the ground in anticipation.

An army major came inside the waiting room. He spoke out," Randhir was one of our best officers, you should be really proud of him".

"Thank you so much, I am really honored to be wife of an Army officer, now can I meet him" Sanyukta requested.

The major felt silent, Sanyukta looked at his face which showed sadness.

Suddenly, it clicked Sanyukta, she spoke out," You referred Randhir with past tense! That means he is not here. Where did he go? Is my husband okay?".

"I am sorry,Mrs.Shekhawat. He got martyred while fighting with militants last week. His mother came to collect ashes" The major spoke out, removing his cap.

Sanyukta's heart shivered, she looked at the major blankly, trying to access what did he just spoke out. She looked here and there hoping it to be Randhir's prank, waiting for him to peek from the wall behind and laugh at her, but only cold silence occupied the room.

"Randhir!" Sanyukta exclaimed, throwing herself on the floor. She gasped of air and then collapsed.

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"Randhir we will project you dead to the world to keep this mission secret from your family and the rest of the world" spoke the Defence Minister of India.

"Security of country matters to me, if it means my death to the world I won't deny" Randhir agreed and signed terms and conditions of the mission which included his fake death.

"My mother is a strong woman, she can survive on her own.Sanyukta will get through it with support of friends and family. The day I will return from this mission, I will apologize to my loved ones for faking death. They will understand that I am doing it for the country" Randhir thought to himself.

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"Sanyu please open your eyes. See your mom is here for you" Anjali spoke out.

Sanyukta opened her eyes, she looked at mother," Maa, Randhir left us, he left me !" She wailed again.

"Sanyukta we airlifted you back to Mumbai. You were unwell, your blood pressure was too high. I know it's difficult for you to accept, but it's destiny you can't deny or change it" Kaustuki consoled Sanyukta with teary eyes.

"My destiny is screwed,I wish I was dead in his place. He went to the army because I claimed him traitor. I didn't know I will pay such a price for not trusting Randhir. I don't want to live anymore!" Sanyukta exclaimed and again fell unconscious.

"Her blood pressure is again shooting up, please vacate the room. We need to treat her" the nurses rushed.

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"Sid, what happened?" Rupali (Agent Sundari) spoke out, seeing Randhir pacing around worriedly.

"I am feeling uneasy" Randhir spoke ruffling his hair.

"What's wrong? Are you unwell, Sid?" Rupali questioned.

"I don't know. I am feeling restless. Something is not alright, something is terrible since morning I am sensing it" Randhir spoke out sweating profusely.

"Don't overthink. Nothing should distract us from our mission. Agent Cheetah our sacrifice is nothing in front of the pride and prosperity of our country, just keep up the faith and courage as a shield. Everything will be alright" Agent Sundari aka Rupali comforted Randhir with a glass of water.

How will Sanyukta bear Randhir's separation? What will happen next? Do you think what Randhir did is correct? Stay tuned to know more.