With baby steps Rajveer went inside the room and sat beside her, but Naina took no notice. He raised his hand to wipe her tears but deciding against it her kept his hand on her head. Feeling his touch and presence Naina looked up and for a brief moment kept looking into his eyes forgetting her crying.

Without wasting any time she dropped herself into his embrace and again went back to her crying. Rajveer didn't stop her this time, he let her cry, for he knew, this would lighten her mind. He kept on ruffling her hair until her sobs went low with his eyes moist themselves. But he knew if he would cry, the situation would go worse for Naina. She'll blame herself for his tears and he would blame self for hers. He kept shedding silent tears with Naina in his embrace. She slowly drifted into sleep clutching his shirt tight in her fist. As he felt her breathing normal he tried to sperate her from him but she didn't move an inch even in sleep.

Helplessly Rajveer looked at Shalini and Pooja who were standing there looking at the divine figures in adoration and guilt. Pooja was standing herself guilty for their distance while Shalini was regretting the moment she had tried to ship Dr. Mishra and Rajveer. Why couldn't they understand these two innocent souls

Shalini understood what she had to do. With a calm face she came forward and patted his shoulder.

Shalini: Don't worry about anything capt. You stay with her tonight...I'll handle the situation outside...currently Naina needs you the most

Gratefull about Shalini's understanding but skeptical about the outcomes Rajveer gave a small nod before Shalini and Pooja left the room. He made Naina lay on the bed comfortably and himself sat on a chair beside holding her hand in assurance after some time he slept off.

Next Morning

With the Morning signal Naina woke up in a heavy head. Looking to her side she found Rajveer sleeping in an uncomfortable position on the chair.

Remembering about yesterday night Naina's eyes went teary...she kept on looking at him with guilty eyes. Sensing someone's gaze on him Rajveer woke up and the first thing he saw was the face he always wished for, his love of life's face, Naina's.

Rajveer: Naina tum theek ho na

This made Naina overwhelmed, after all that he had suffered or is suffering through, he still cares for her, if she is fine or not ? Why is he so selfless ?

Rajveer: Naina ?

he shook her a bit

Naina: Hmm

she silently answered

Rajveer: W...W..o mujhe ab chalna chaahiye

He was about to exit when Naina held his hand and spoke with a straight face yet stubbornly.

Naina: Aapne sach kyu chhupaya

Its enough being an emotional fool she thought, he would calm her if she would cry but in all this, his hurt would go into thin air...so now its time he speaks for himself and for this she would have to stand for him in front of him.

Rajveer: Kaunsa sach

He asked in a dismissing tone not wanting to touch that topic.

Naina: Recorder wala

Rajveer: Asli recorder jo Naveen ne mujhe diya tha tumhe dene ke liye wo mai tumhe de chhuka hu and you know the truth...Naveen custody se bhaag rahaa tha isiliye maine peeche se shoot krr diya

Naina: Lekin bhaiya ki jo body hume mili thi usme to aage se goli lagi hui thi

This made him silent...damn...what will he answer know

Rajveer: Its already late Naina, mujhe apni classes leni hai...I have to go

Naina: Stop Rajveer Sir

Rajveer sir...she called him sir and not Capt. Shekhawat that means she believes in him, she isnt blaming him now, this sent an instant relief to his heart

He couldnt think anything further when he heard Naveen's voice..."Shoot me Veeru"

Rajveer: No no no

he chanted before closing his ears tightly with his hands, an attempt to stop the sound entering his ears.

It was yet another panic attack, which he is facing all these years...he tried to pop out the medicine from his pocket but a hand stopped him and there came his life, Naina. She passed him a glass of water which he tried to gulp but the glass shattered on the ground due to his trembling hands.

Naina: Aap dawaai nahi lenge

Rajveer: Please Naina...I need it please...ahhhhh....stop it Cadet Singh

He begged. His breathing went more rapid, the pain in his chest was now slowly moving to his jaw nd then head. It was terrific, he couldn't stand still and collapsed on the ground. Naina was broken seeing him in this state she too followed him and sat beside on the ground. Remembering how her doctor had suggested to control her panic attacks while she had consulted him. Naina started the same for Rajveer.

Remove attention from the event causing attacks.

Gently start breathing in and out

count slowly for each cycle

repeat

Naina: Look into my eyes

She forcefully raised his head and looked deeply in his eyes. Surprising to her consciousness his eyes said a lot which her mind was seeing for the first time while her heart always knew. His mind distracted from the voices coming from the recorder and now was lost in claiming the chance he got to look into his favorite Nains.

Naina: Breathe In

She gently said while imitating the same

Naina: Hold 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... Breathe Out

She kept on repeating her words and actions untill she found him a bit better.

Naina: Shalini Ma'am ne mujhe btaya tha mentorship programme ke time that u suffer panic attacks and she gave me the medicines just in case. But mujhe pataa hai kii these pills are not good for your health. I've experienced the same before joining, hmaari joining ke dauran medical tests had to be clear and I was too dependent on the tablets, tab mere doctor ne yeh exercise btaayi thi

Rajveer didn't know what to answer, it was the first time he had someone with him during the attacks otherwise he had to suffer alone. And the fact that they calmed without any medication was surprising for his mind, but his heart knew. It had got its natural medication and now there was no space for artificial ones.

Our heart knows everything, even the hardest of the facts that out conscious mind decides to overlook and deny.

Naina: Ab aapse ek baat poochu

Rajveer: Hmmm

Naina: Aapne wo asli recorder kyu chhupaya

She reframed her earlier question

Rajveer: Dr. Mishra was planning to use it against you, wo tumhe aadha sach btaake emotional karna chaahti thi so that tum koi stupid mistake karo and wo tumhe frame karr sakein. Isiliye maine wo tempered recorder tumhe diya taaki tum mujhprr bharosa na karo and mere saath uss mission prr na aao...prr tum to tum ho

Naina: Aur meri galti ka khamiyaaza bhugta aapne...wo goli khaake

Rajveer: Tumhaari goli mujhe nahi lagi Naina...I was shot by Dr. Mishra's gun, mujhe goli saamne se lagi hai na kii peeche se

Naina:Phir bhi...aapne mere saare allegatons har wo bebuniyaad ilzaam kyu sahaa...kitni takleef dii hogi mere shabdon ne aapko...Aap mere liye itna kuch kyu karte hai

Rajveer: Kuch sawaalon ke jawaab ko nahi dhoondte Naina...sometimes there is peace in being incomplete rather than being broken. Drill ka time ho gya hai we must proceed...tum tayyar ho jao....and thankyou so much for your support...it was the first time when i wasn't alone with these attacks

He said standing up and moving towards the door.

Naina: Ab aap kabhi bhi kisi bhi mor prr akele nahi honge...

She said unconsciously but covered it with a question pricking her heart more than her mind

Naina: kya mai aapki maafi deserve karti hu ? Mai aapke kaabil nahi hu.

Rajveer turned to look at Naina who was still sitting there with an adorable confused face

Rajveer: Kaabil exactly hota kya hai ?

Naina: Barabar hona

Rajveer: Theek keh rahi...hum baraabar nahi hai...kyunki tum, bohot khoobsurat ho Naina dil se.

He uttered with a smile before exiting the room. Though not present physically but they both were on the same page emotionally, a big stone had been lifted of their hearts and an unexpected hope has arisen.

They so wished that the comma in the last sentence Rajveer spoke shifted a bit to give a new meaning to the line

Finally after long KMA had witnesses truly happy hearts. Not only of Rajveer Naina but 2 others too, who played a big role in getting them together. First Dr. Shalini, she was truly happy to finally see her two friends content after long and second was Alekh, whose efforts paid off well to him by getting peace to the two most valuable people of his life.

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Hii frnds

🩴👞👟🥾🥿👠👡🩰👢yeh lo...khud hii material provide karwa rahi hu aap logo ko so that you can set me straight. Mahino gayab rehne ke baad finally aaj ek update. And yes with this, the story stands complete...I hope you like it

!! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !!

btw this is dedicated to aamateurwriter. She is the one constantly motivating me to write unknowingly. Her frequent updates for her stories was a big spur.

Do share ur views and tell me which one to update next bcs agar apne bharose rahi to next update shaayad republic day tak to aa hi jaayega 😅🤣🤣

-> Mere Humsafar (the drama is my current addiction)

-> Udaari (Just a few chapters left)

-> Jab They Met (The oldest and most pitiful one bcs iss bechari ka new update saal baad aata hai)

-> Coming Home (A story jiska start to end plot ready hai with every detail lekin kabhi likhne ka mauka nahi milta)

Till Then
Byeeeeeee 👋🏻

Signing off
Kikaberry