Arjun and Ary stayed in the hug for a while. Then Ary broke the hug with a wide smile on his face. Whatever he was going through, but having his Dada with him and him being his Dada's first kid was everything for him now.

Arjun: Ab theek?

Ary nodded in yes happily. Arjun smiled a little at him. As Ary was quite normal, Arjun asked him to complete his homework which he readily agreed and quickly went to his study table to do the same. Arjun smile and shook his head at his child's antics. His child.. yes.. Ary is his child and he will always be his child.

But as soon as he considers someone too close to his heart, he remembered the one who was once his life.. His Roshni and why not.. She was literally light of his life. Not wanting to go on a memory lane as he was already there while telling everyone about Mr Anand Mehra in ETF and has already relived the events happened on that worst day of his life, he decided to go to his room and get freshen up. But as soon as he got up he again felt dizzy. He took the support of wall and first sat down on the bed and rested his head on the headrest. His unnecessary pushing of himself to be that old happy pill was taking toll on him but at the same time, he was not able to see his friends this much broken. They have been his strength and his support system for so long. They have been so patient with him and now when they are actually missing their Jun very badly is not their fault. Arjun himself wanted to give Ary and his friends their deserved happiness from his end but little did he knew that they wanted him to give a chance to himself rather than pushing himself into something for which he himself is not ready.

Ary was so engrossed in his work that he did not noticed what happened with Arjun. He looked at the bed and found Arjun sitting while resting his head on the headrest. He smiled but then show fake anger.

Ary: Dada.. Aap phir se bina fresh hue aise hi bethe ho. Chalo jao aur fresh hoke shower leke betho shanti se.

Arjun luckily by now was feeling okay so he opened his eyes and looked at Ary and smiled.

Ary: Apki iss charming smile ka na mere pe koi asar nahi hoga. Chalo get up and go. Shooo..

Arjun chuckled and went to his room to get freshen up and Ary again got busy in doing his homework. Luckily he was not having much work so it got completed by the time Arjun took the shower. Ary decided to go to Arjun's room.

On the other side, Arjun took the shower and was sitting on the bed hiding his face in his palms. He was missing Roshni like hell today. May be if she was here, Ary too would not miss their parents a lot. The situations would be much better. But only if she would have been here..

Ary came to Arjun's room and found him sitting on the bed with hiding his face in his palms.

Arjun: I miss you..

Arjun was referring to Roshni but our Ary thought his dada too was missing their parents. But instead of him too start missing them, he wanted to divert his dada's mind. He cannot see his dada like this. And he also knew his dada will never show his vulnerability to him and it's quite a thing with elder people but he wanted his dada to be happy. He knew his dada will not open up about their parents to him as both of their relationship with them was totally opposite so diverting his dada's mind as of now was a better idea.

He took few steps back and then started calling his dada loudly for dinner and was coming towards Arjun's room so that for Arjun, it will seem like Ary is coming to his room while calling him for dinner. Arjun hearing Ary, quickly composed himself. Ary came and found his dada has already composed himself.

Ary: Dada chalo dinner karte hai mujhe bhukh lagi hai.

He said with his cutest puppy eyes to which obviously Arjun can never deny. They went to dining area for the dinner where Ary kept diverting Arjun's mind by talking about some or the other thing. Arjun too got engrossed in talking with him not knowing that his baby brother is actually handling him right now.

Once they had dinner, Ary went to Arjun's room and declared that he is going to sleep there with his Dada as tomorrow is his holiday and he wants to be with his Dada. Arjun was looking at him with as if he needs to give any reason to sleep in his Dada's room look which was completely ignored by Ary. Arjun shook his head at his brother's antics.

Ary and Arjun both had a good time while Ary told so many stories of his school to Arjun and also discussed a little bit about Ary's future career. But now as it was getting late, Arjun asked Ary to sleep to which he hugged his dada and actually fell asleep almost instantly. Arjun too slept in a while feeling Ary around him. He really did not know when and how but his baby brother was someone who used to give his heart the same warmth which he has always desired.

On the next morning, things were happening quite lazily in Rawte Villa as it was holiday except for the fact that Arjun has woken up on time and was now done with his daily workout and normal routine and our Ary has just woken up but still sleeping while sitting on the bed. Arjun has asked him to wake up 5-7 times by now but he was actually waiting for his dada to come and himself wake him up in his special style. Arjun came in the room and found Ary sleeping while sitting on the bed. He shook his head and whacked him which woke him up and he ran to washroom to get ready. Arjun shook his head at his baby brother's antics.

They had breakfast together once Ary was ready.

Ary: Dada.. aaj ka kya plan hai? Hum log kidhar ghumne jaynge?

Arjun: What is this Ary? Har chhutti ke din bahar jana zaroori hai?

Ary: Nahi hai. Lekin mera bahut man kar raha hai kahi jane ka.

Arjun: First complete your revision of all subjects of this week. Once you are done with it, I'll see what we can do.

Ary nodded in yes and went to revise the points while making faces.

Arjun: Muh baad me bhi bana sakte ho.

Ary bit his tongue as he again forgot that his Dada knows him in and out and almost ran to his room. Arjun though knew that It would hardly take 1 hour for Ary to revise points but he still made it a habit for him to revise as much as he could so if he gets less time for preparations at the time of final exams due to whatever reason, he did not get hyper and can prepare the subject easily. And as expected, Ary came downstairs in an hour after completing his revision. He has very good memory when it comes studies so it was not a head ache for Arjun but to make Ary sit and study is the real head ache which is now quite easy for Arjun as his stern voice and glares effect on Ary and he sits and studies.

Ary: Dada.. ho gaya revision. Ab chalo na kahi bahar chalte hai. Please na dada please.. please.. pleeeeesssseeeee...

Arjun: Are bas. Itna buttering karne ki zaroorat nahi hai.

Ary gave him his 440 Volt smile.

Arjun: Mall chalte hai. Waha se tere liye kapde bhi le lenge aur baki thodi bahut shopping bhi kar lenge.

Ary nodded in yes excitedly and went to his room to get ready and within 5 mins he was again downstairs. Arjun too was ready so they informed Tai that they were going outside and will have lunch outside only so they all(staff) can have some free time too.

As they were about to leave, Arjun got a call from Sakshi. He frowned and picked it up. He did not know why but for some reason his heart automatically started beating faster and he doesn't know why but he protectively put his arm around Ary's shoulder and pulled him closer to himself.

Arjun: Hello..

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Arjun: Sakshi don't panic. Main aa raha hoon okay.

He cut the call. As his intuition was saying, the news was looking not good. Ary was looking at Arjun with kya hua expressions. Arjun looked at him.

Arjun: Ary tu..

Ary: Aap Sakshi di ke ghar ja rahe ho?

Arjun nodded in yes.

Ary: Mujhe bhi ana hai. Koi problem hai na?

Arjun: Ary.. bachcha Sakshi ke Baba ki tabiyat theek nahi lag rahi. Doctor ko bulaya hai lekin Sakshi akeli dar rahi thi iss liye usne hum sab ETF members ko call kiya tha. Main waha ja raha hoon tum..

Ary cut him off.

Ary: Main bhi aaunga Dada. Sakshi di mera bahut dhyan rakhti hai. Ab jab unko support chahiye to mujhe bhi to rehna chahiye na.

Arjun: Lekin Ary..

Ary: Offo Dada.. Zyada mat socho. Chalo aap jaldi. Waha Sakshi di tension me hogi.

Arjun nodded in yes and internally respects the bond Ary and Sakshi share. They went to Sakshi's home and found rest ETF members too were there. Ary went to Sakshi and hugged her. He was assuring her that things will get alright. All smiled seeing them.

Arjun: Doctor ne kya bola?

Sam: Woh check up kar rahe hai. Abhi pata chalega.

Arjun nodded in yes. After a while doctor came out. Sakshi gulped down assuming the worst. She unknowingly hold Arjun's hand tightly out of fear. Arjun was quite shocked when he felt the hold but then he looked at Sakshi's scared face and got that she herself was so scared that she really did not know what she is doing. He allowed her to take the strength from the hold if she is getting it through it. He knew how it feels when you can clearly see your loved ones going away or even there is full possibility that you will lose that one person whom you love the most. He himself has felt it and he felt it very badly. Whereas Ary has kept his both hands on each shoulder of Sakshi assuring her that he is there with her.

Rest all who have seen the three of them like this could see a complete family standing together with each other in this tough time. They all mentally prayed for their happiness. Everyone's trance broke as the doctor speak.

Doctor: Don't worry. We have good news. Whatever changes you have noticed are good signs. He is coming out of his coma stage. He can get consciousness anytime now.

All became really happy. Sakshi was not able to believe it whereas Arjun was feeling like some burden was going off from his chest.

Sakshi: Re.. Really doctor?

Doctor: Yes Sakshi. Congratulations. Tumhare baba bahut jaldi theek ho jayenge. Lekin jab unko hosh aa jayega tab unka check up karke pata chalega ki age ki jo recovery hai woh kaisi hogi. Anyways main chalta hoon. Jaise hi unko hosh aa jaye mujhe bula lijiyega.

Shree went to see off the doctor. Ayesha came to Sakshi and hugged her.

Sakshi: Ayesha.. tumne suna na.. Doctor ne kya kaha. Baba.. Woh theek ho jayega Ayesha.

Ayesha broke the hug and cupped her face.

Ayesha: Yes Sakshi. Finally bhagwan ji ne tumhari prayers sun li.

Sakshi nodded in yes while tears falling from her and with a wide smile on her face. Ayesha again hugged her to comfort her.

Sakshi: Aap sab ko dil se Thank you. Mere ek call pe aap log idhar aa gaye.

Sam: Pagal ho gayi ho kya Sakshi. We are a team right. Aur team kabhi apne member ko akela nahi chhodti samji.

Sakshi nodded in yes.

Ary: Wrong na Sam bhai. Aise nahi bolte. Aise bolte hai. Team kabhi apne member ko akela nahi chhodti. Samji ya.. Samjau.

All ETF members burst out in laugh whereas Ary received a very good whack from his dada.

Sakshi: Arjun.. Usko kyu mar rahe ho. Woh bichara to mahol ko halka karne ki try kar raha hai.

Ary: Exactly di. Sirf aap hi ho jo mujhe samajti ho.

Ary said dramatically to which Arjun shook his head at his drama. They settled on the sofas chit chatting as now it was a waiting game. It was lunch time but Mr Mehra was still unconscious. Chhotu has already placed order for the food for everyone as though all were chit chatting, everyone used to glance at Mr Mehra's room every now and then. They had lunch and were now again waiting.

It was around 4PM when Ary noticed slight movement in Mr Mehra's hands. He gasped at first which got everyone's attention.

Arjun: Ary kya hua?

Ary just pointed towards Mr Mehra. All looked at him and noticed there were slight movement happening in his hands.

Ary: Unko.. unko shayad hosh aa raha hai.

Sakshi ran to the room followed by rest all. Sakshi sat beside her father and hold his hand. She was egarly waiting for him to open his eyes. Rest all were standing there hoding their breaths.

Shree: Main doctor ko call karke situation ki update de deta hoon.

All nodded in yes and Shree went to talk to doctor. Shree came back in few minutes but still there was no progress in the situation.

Shree: Doctor ne bola ki it's the time. Uncle ko hosh aa raha hai aur doctor bhi aa rahe hai. Hume yeh dhyan rakhna hai ki woh panick na kare

All nodded in yes. In a while doctor too came there and at the same time Mr Mehra too was slowly opening his eyes. Doctor started checking him. When Mr Mehra finally opened his eyes, first thing he could see was doctor checking him and beside him, Sakshi was there looking at him with her trademark smile.

Mr Mehra: Sa..Sakshi..

Sakshi hold his hand with happy tears falling from her eyes.

Sakshi: Haan baba.. aapki Sakshi. Main yahi hoon apke paas.

Doctor: How are you feeling Mr Mehra?

Mr Mehra nodded in yes indicating he is feeling quite good.

Doctor: Your vitals are good Mr Mehra. But your body is weak. You need to take proper rest and has to follow proper diet for your body to adapt the changes which will happen as now you are awake.

Mr Mehra nodded in yes. Doctor prescribed the medicines and prepare the diet chart and gave it to Sakshi. Then he left. And now as the doctor left, Mr Mehra could see there are so many people standing there in the room with a fond smile on their faces. He could see a teenager who was looking at him with the widest smile possible. He frowned as he really did not know who these people are.

But befor he could ask anything, his gaze fell on Arjun who was standing there looking at him with God knows which expressions.

Mr Mehra: Ar.. Arjun sir..

Arjun came to him.

Arjun: Sir nahi Mr Mehra. Sirf Arjun. In fact, Sir to mujhe apko bolna chahiye. You have earned it with your work.

Mr Mehra smiled at first but then he remembered his last meeting with Arjun. His expressions changed immediately.

Mr Mehra: Arjun woh..

Arjun shook his head with utmost pain on his face. Mr Mehra could not understand what he should say to him whereas rest all except Ary got that it must be related to Sikandar or Roshni seeing Arjun's face and Mr Mehra's sudden silence. Mr Mehra then took a deep breath and hold Arjun's hand affectionately and blinked his eyes to which Arjun smiled a little but he was still sad. Sam sensing the situation getting too much tensed, thought to interrupt.

Sam: How are you sir?

Mr Mehra looked at him and frowned and then looked at Sakshi.

Sakshi: Baba.. yeh sab mere colleagues hai. Hum sab ki ek team hai ya yun kahu ki hum sab ek family hi hai.

Mr Mehra smiled.

Sam: ACP Sameer Rathod. ETF I mean Emergency Task Force's chief. Arjun ko to aap jante hi ho. He is second in command. Basically apki Sakshi mere aur Arjun ke under kam kar rahi hai.

Mr Mehra: Lekin Sakshi tum to Journalist..

Arjun: Apki beti Journalist hi thi Sir. Lekin Home minister ne khud isko appoint kiya hai ETF ke kam ko cover karne ke liye. Home minister sir ka number bhi save hai iske phone me. Speed dial no 7. Right Sakshi..

He teased her as Sakshi was though happy but was getting emotional every now and then and it could affect Mr Mehra's health. Hearing what Arjun said rest all chuckled.

Ayesha: Uncle..Main Ayesha. Sakshi ki best friend in ETF.

Shree: Main Shree

Chhotu: Aur Main Chhotu.

Sakshi: Main karwa rahi thi na intro.

She whined.

Shree: Tum pehle ro lo. Baad me tum bhi intro karwa dena. Lekin humne socha tab tak hum log kya hi karenge to socha ek intro de dete hai sir ko. Woh bichare kab se hum sab ko dekh ke confuse ho rahe the.

Ary: Are lekin mera intro to karwao.

Ary whined and made a pout. Sakshi went to him and pulled his cheeks.

Sakshi: Are tum to sabse important member ho. Tumhara intro main khud karwaungi na. (To Mr Mehra) Baba.. Yeh Aryan hai. Arjun ka chhota bhai.

Ary: Aur apka ladla.

He said to Sakshi to which she chuckled and side hugged him.

Sakshi: Yes.. Arjun ka chhota bhai aur mera ladla.

Mr Mehra smiled hearing this. Though he did not know Arjun was having a brother too but he was in coma so he has missed a lot. He should first get well soon and he knew Sakshi will tell him things happenning around her so he did not inquire much.

Arjun: I guess ab hum sab ko chalna chahiye. Sir ko bhi rest karne dete hai.

Rest all too agreed. Sakshi thanked them all again. Mr Mehra though has just woken up from coma but he was a full time journalist. Even if he try, he cannot stop himself from observing things. Mr Mehra saw how everyone was fond of Sakshi and how Ayesha offered her to stay with her which Sakshi politely denied stating she can handle and will definitely call her if needed. He saw how Shree and Chhotu were cracking lame jokes to make Sakshi smile and the atmosphere lively. He saw how maturely Sam and Arjun were behaving with Sakshi.

Arjun: Once again I am telling you Sakshi, koi bhi problem ho.. kisi bhi cheez ki zaroorat ho.. do not hesitate for even a second. We all are just a phone call away.

Sakshi nodded in yes with a wide smile on her face. Ary again hugged her. Mr Mehra saw him. He could see that Ary was clinging too much on Sakshi but at the same time he could see so much love, admiration and respect for Sakshi in his eyes. And Sakshi too used to hold him securely and was showering her love over him. They shared a really precious bond is what he concluded in his mind and smiled seeing them.

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I hope you guys liked this chapter. I am not getting whom I should take as Mr Anand Mehra. You guys can share your suggestions.

Also Please let me know whether Sikandar should be alive or dead. Previous response was 50-50% in yes and no. Clearly mention whether you want Sikandar to be alive? Yes or no.

From now onwards, the updates will be slower.

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