Barkha - Sahi hai, dono bhai mil gaye to mujhe to bhool hi jao. Haina?

Karan & Param chuckled and extended one of their arms indicating Barkha to join them in their happiness. And she very happily hugged the pillars of her strength. After a very long time, the Shergills have experienced this level of happiness which made them forget all their griefs. All just prayed for consistency of happiness & to also make things better which are still at their worst!

Coming out of that hug, Param & Barkha both wipe Karan's tears making him smile in contentment seeing his Bhaiya-Bhabhi together after so long. Karan took a deep breath and stabilized himself and gave a determined look to Param making Param smile. Now the Shergill brothers are together, no one can save the whole PRF organization from their wrath.

Karan & Param came out of the dispensary along with Barkha only to find SanZi standing and muttering along with the Paltan. Upon seeing PaRan, they all got startled but again stood in attention position.

Karan - Everyone in the hanger area within 15 minutes. Disperse!

All rushed and reached at the hanger area within a few minutes and sighed in relief that their trainers aren't present there before them. Having 10 minutes left, Param went to the quarters in which Barkha & Baby were supposed to stay and as he entered, he saw his lifeline playing on the couch with the doll house he brought for her on her 3rd birthday. That memory is still fresh in his heart. As Barkha unwrapped the gift on behalf of Baby, Baby's happiness knew no bounds. Without checking out the gift, she just flung in her father's arms and the trio had the best time that day. Fresh tears of guilt formed in Param's eyes & his heart pierced when he saw a XL size teddy of Baby on which she has pasted Param's photo. Param couldn't control and the tears streamed down his cheeks. Barkha who witnessed everything, came in and kept her hand of assurance on Param's shoulder.

Barkha - Tum nahi thhe na to Baby apne papa ko har din miss karti thi. Haan, main aur Karan thhe..but jab use apne papa ki kuchh zyada hi yaad aati thi na to vo iss teddy ko hug karleti thi. Iss teddy ne vo saari complaints aur gossip sune hain jo Baby ne kisi ko nahi bataye.

Param - Ab iss teddy ki koi zaroorat nahi hai. Baby ke papa vapis aa gaye hain, Baby aur uski mumma ke paas! Aur ab kabhi kahi nahi jaenge!

Barkha (in a hurtful feeble voice) - Hope so!

Param looked at Barkha hearing what she said and looking into her eyes, it was clear that she has suffered a lot, and the hurt was clearly visible. Lot more than what Karan & Baby went through. Her whole world revolves around Param. She missed each and every moment they planned to experience together. But Param was determined to compensate all the love & attention she lacked in the past 5 years. Param went straight in their room and had a quick shower and freshened up and at exactly 14.59 minutes, Param & Karan entered the hanger area in their Shergill swag. The rage on their faces was enough to make anyone's legs shiver with fear. Batra sir who was also present there, smiled being satisfied with what God served. The Shergill brothers are back & now together! PRF's destruction isn't far now!

Batra sir - Attention cadets, meet Special Agent Major Param Shergill! (After a pause) Since the last 5 years, he was considered martyred, but now he's back! Back in his form! I want you all to co-operate with him and follow all his orders. Param, over to you.

Param (coming forward) - Thank you sir. Cadets, I was kept as a captive under PRF. I know about many things about PRF which you might not know. So, Special Agent Karan Shergill, will you allow me to join you guys in your mission?

Karan (surprised) - Bhaiya, but..kaise? Aap already injured ho, you need to take rest!

Param (in a fed-up tone) - Tu kabse doctor ban gaya?

Karan (slightly embarrassed) - Doctor to nahi hoon but...

Param - No ifs, no buts! Tu bhul raha hai that we are commandos! Hume har situation mein ladna sikhaya gaya and it's our duty to fight for the nation without caring about out injuries or our emotions!

Karan - Bhaiya, lekin...

Param glared at Karan & now Karan has to agree with what his elder brother says. Karan accepted his defeat and he nodded half-heartedly. Param smiled seeing his Chhote obeying him like he used to do in his initial days of training.

Karan - Lekin! Lekin aap kisi bhi on-field activity mein part nahi loge. Aap koi bhi physical activity nahi karoge aur..aap kisi bhi tarah tees maar khan banne ki koshish nahi karoge! Clear?!

Param huffed with slight anger in his eyes and Karan smirked seeing that. The cadets who witnessed this conversation between the Shergill brothers and were happily shocked because the missed Karan being dominative and ordering in an authorative tone since Monami's demise. Faizi & Sanju were just praying & hoping that Param's return might result in return of their purane wala Karan. They just desired.

Param - Tu nahi sudhrega! Fine, I just want to be a part of the mission and give my contribution.

Daizi - Bhaiya, vaise ek baat puchhe? (Param nodded) Aap PRF ke hideout se bhaage kaise? Jaha tak hume pata hai, vo apne captives ko bahot tight security mein rakhte hain. Fir aap..?

Param - Tum sahi keh rahe ho, Faizi. It wasn't easy! But main filhaal yaha hoon aur vo bhi zinda to sirf inki wajeh se.

Sanju - Kiski wajeh se??

Param being confused looked here and there and around the whole academy but the person who helped him in escaping, who fueled his hidden confidence and who shooed away his fear of meeting his family after ages was nowhere to be seen. For some unknown reasons, Param felt an instant connection with her the moment she made him realize what all his family suffered behind him. A younger sister, something for which he desired since childhood, he saw it in Monami. Param felt panicked and started searching for Monami near the reception area and also outside the academy.

Param (searching for Monami) - Kaha gayi vo?!

Karan, Faizi & Sanju who came to the reception area following Param, were confused that whom is Param finding and why so desperately. Karan reached to Param running and held him by his shoulders.

Karan - Bhaiya, kya hua? Kaun kaha gayi?! Aur aap itne pareshan kyu ho rahe ho?

Param - Karan, ek ladki thi vo. Usi ne mujhe PRF ke hideout se nikala. Usi ki wajeh se main aaj apne parivaar ke saath hoon. Agar vo mujhe motivate na karti, mujhe meri galtiyon ka ehsaas na dilati to pata nahi main aaj yaha aata bhi ya nahi! Sab se milne ki excitement or dar mein main use 'thank you' kehna hi bhul gaya. Infact, maine ye bhi notice nahi kiya ki jab main academy ke andar aaya tab vo nahi aayi thi. How can I?!

Faizi - Bhaiya, andar chaliye. Andar aaram se baat karte hain.

Sanju - Hanji bhaiya, dekhiye yaha to koi bhi na hai. Aap shant ho jaiye!

Param nodded and being disappointed that how could he forget being thankful towards a person who helped him escaping the cage where he was locked for 5 years, who boosted his confidence to meet his family and who made him realize that his family has suffered a lot more than him. Now Balli, Karan, Param, Sanju, Faizi & Batra sir were in the hanger area and the cadets were already dispersed because no one wanted the cadets to witness Param's soft and emotional side even though they've witnessed it once. Param was sitting on a chair with tired eyes and creases of stress formed on his forehead and because of him, Karan was also equally tensed. Batra sir who considers PaRan as his own sons couldn't handle their sadness anymore and decided to ask Param straight away.

Batra sir - Param, kya hua hai? Kise dhund rahe thhe tum?

Param - Sir, main PRF ke captive se aise hi azaad nahi hua. That girl helped him!

Sanju - Kaun ladki thi vo, bhaiya?

Param - Pata nahi! Kuchh nahi pata mujhe vo kaun thi. Lekin vo sabko jaanti thi. Karan, Barkha, Baby..sabke baare mein jaanti thi! Pata nahi kaise!

Faizi - Aapne naam nahi puchha uska? Ya fir kuchh bhi uske baare mein jo aapko pata ho.

Param - Naam to bataya tha usne, lekin yaad nahi hai. Aur apni family se milne ki excitement mein koi mark, tattoo..kuchh notice nahi kiya.

All sighed being helpless and Param sat hiding his face in his palms. Suddenly, Param remembered something and lifts up his face with a jolt making everyone's hopes ignite. All were eager to know about that girl after Param said that she knows aboyt everyone. Looking away from the positive side, according to the Special Agents, she can also belong to some other terrorist group or can be proven as a danger to the Shergill family. All the Special Agents had this doubt in their head being unaware of the real identity of the "the girl".

Param - Ek cheez yaad hai mujhe!

Karan - Batao na bhaiya jaldi. Kya pata uske zariye hum uska pata laga paye.

Param - Uske baal na aage thhe..aise..

Param being unknown of what bangs are, tried to make his hair strand fall on his forehead and tried to make them understand what he's trying to say. Though all found Param's antics amusing and funny, they still didn't laugh in order to not to offend Param.

Faizi - Bangs? B..Bangs thhe uske?!

Param - Haan haan! Bangs thhe uske!

Tum mere ho iss pal mere ho
Kal shayad yeh aalam na rahe
Kuch aisa ho tum tum na raho
Kuch aisa ho hum, hum na rahein...

Listening to the word 'bangs', only Monami's face came in Karan's mind. The way her dark brown hair swayed whenever she walked, the way they rested on her shoulders and the way her short bangs which rested on her forehead made her look extra cute. Karan could only remember his Rani Sahiba and her cute antics, the way she once challenged him to blow his hair and he failed miserably because he has short hair. But when he asked her to do the same, she very smartly did it and blew her bangs. Losing from Monami was the thing that makes Karan the happiest because winning makes his Rani Sahiba happy. Instantly, a small sad smile crept on his face making Param confused. While Faizi, Sanju & Batra sir were well aware about what Karan must be thinking and this realization made their faces fall sad.

Yeh raaste alag ho jaaye
Chalte chalte hum kho jaayein...

Param - Chhote, tujhe kya hua? Udaas kyu lag raha hai? Khush nahi hai tu ki main wapis aa gaya?!

Karan - Nahi nahi bhaiya, kya keh rahe ho aap?! Aapke aane se to mujhe mera bahot kuchh mil gaya bus..(sadly murmuring) kabhi-kabhi apna sab khone ki yaadein yaad aa jati hain!

Paras - Kya bol raha hai?

Batra sir kept his hand on Karan's shoulder making him come out of his trance. He took a deep breath and again masked his emotions but still his eyes were depicting how much Param's mention of bangs made him remember his Rani Sahiba and now his heart is yearning for her warmth.

Karan - A..k..kuchh nahi. Haan to aap bol rahe ho ki uss ladki ke bangs thhe. Hmm..theek hai. Aur kuchh notice kiya?

Param - Haan yaar, ek to mujhe ye cheez badi ajeeb lagi ki vo meri family ko jaanti hai. Chalo, maan liya information nikalva sakti hai. But use sabki sufferings ke baare mein kaise pata?!

Batra sir - Matlab??

Param - Sir, jab maine usse kaha ki main vapis jaane mein nervous ho raha hoon, tab usne mujhe Barkha aur Karan ne kya-kya saha hai, uss baare mein bataya. She told me how much my family is missing me and trauma-vagera bhi..sab bataya!

Sanju - Je to badi hi serious baat lagto hai hume, bhaiya. Iss ladki ko Karan sirji, Barkha bhabhi aur baby ke baare mein itni andar kaise pato hai? Je bade khatre wali baat lagto hai!

Param - Nahi nahi Sanju, mujhe lagta nahi ki isko itna kuchh pata hona khatra nahi hai. Agar use meri family ko harm hi karna hota to mujhe bachati kyu? Mujhe motivate kyu karti academy aane ke liye?

Faizi - Chaliye maan lete hain ki hume usse khatra nahi hai. Lekin fir use sabke baare mein, sabki aadaton ke baare mein aur sabki sufferings ke baare mein kaise pata hai?

Karan - Umm..Faizi, ho sakta hai vo kabhi mili ho humse. Kya kehte ho bhaiya?

Param - Ho sakta hai!

Param stood up while thinking and trying to remember what all she told him about her. Suddenly, the thing he noticed the most & that made him the most doubtful and confused clicked in his mind.

Param - I think vo ladki Karan se mili hai kabhi!

Everyone looked at Karan as soon as Param said these words in order to get an explanation from him but he himself was confused and scrunched his eyebrows looking at Param.

Karan - Mujhse?!

Param - Haan! Uss ladki ka gun pakadne ka style bilkul vaisa tha jaisa dad ne hume sikhaya tha. Lekin dad hain nahi, main to kabhi usse mila nahi to zahir si baat hai...Karan ko hi dekha hoga maybe usne.

Batra sir - Hmm..ho sakta hai. Let's leave this topic here. Uss ladki ko ek farishta samajh lete hain! Shayad vo aayi hi Param ko apne ghar laane ke liye thi. Kaam ho gaya, vo chali gayi. Hm..Param, I think you should have some rest.

Saying so, Batra sir left from the hanger area, but that savior girl's thoughts were still tingling in Karan's mind. Even Param, Faizi & Sanju weren't agreeing to forget about that girl's topic because saving a commando and having much confidential information about his family isn't a small or normal thing.

Karan (in mind) - Pata nahi uss ladki ke baare mein sochkar mera man itna bechain kyu ho raha hai? Nahi nahi Karan, teri zindagi mein aur tere dil mein sirf teri Rani Sahiba hain! Unke alawa kisi ladki ke baare mein sochna bhi tere liye paap hai! Sorry Rani Sahiba!

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga...
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga...

Thinking so, Karan too shrugged off the topic and just went away from there leaving Param confused.

Param - Ise kya hua? Aise kyu chala gaya? Aur jabse main aaya, tabse dekh raha hoon..ye khush to hai magar iski aankho mein ek ajeeb sa dard hai. Kya hua hai ise Faizi? Tujhe kuchh pata hai?

Param's confusion was justified. Though Karan's elated that his brother whom he thought to dead, is finally back. His Bhabhi's & Baby's happiness and his support is finally back. But Karan's wish of having a complete happy family was left incomplete. Without his Monami, no happiness seems peaceful to Karan. He's extremely happy that his Bhaiya is back to him and now his guilt is gone but the trauma and guilt Karan's carrying on his heart of his love's death is evidently visible in his eyes. The yearning and the incompleteness are still there in Karan's heart and life.

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga...
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga...

Faizi & Sanju just shared a tensed look as they've witness everything and know what's the reason of Karan's changed behavior. From Karan's tears of missing Monami to tears of anger, from being silent after Param's death to being revengeful after Monami's death & from being happy in every small thing to remaining gloomy every time after losing Monami...Faizi & Sanju have witnessed Karan in every phase.

Sanju - Hume kuchh na pato hai, bhaiya.

Faizi - Karan ki maya, vo hi jaane!

Faizi fake chuckled in order to make Param believe and Param too believed what Faizi & Sanju said. Param returned to the quarter and straight away went to his room only to see his wife decked up beautifully in a red silk saree, golden earrings and the jewelry that made her look the most beautiful was her real & wide smile. Barkha saw Param who was lost in her from the mirror and smiled shyly. She went to him and showed her fists.

Param - Isme kya hai?

Barkha - Khud kholkar dekhiye!

Param curiously opened Barkha's fists and found a box of sindoor in one and her mangalsutra in the other. Param looked confusingly at Barkha and found her smiling with tears. Param instantly cupped her face and wiped her tears before they could fall.

Param - Barkha, kya hua?! Kyu ro rahi ho?

Barkha - Param, 5 saal..5 saalon se iss din ke liye taras rahi thi. Yaad hai har karvachauth tum hi meri maang mein sindoor bharte thhe.

Param - Kaise bhool sakta hoon unn lamhon ko? Mera haq hai vo..sirf aur sirf mera!

Iss chahat mein marr jaaunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga

Barkha (forwarding the sindoor) - To aaj fir apna haq jata lo!

Param smiled and took a pinch of sindoor from the box and filled it in Barkha's hairline. She closed her eyes feeling the holy feeling. Param turned her and now Barkha's back was facing Param. He took the vermilion chain from Barkha's fist and tied it around her neck.

Param (looking at their reflection in the mirror) - Ab hua na meri biwi ka shringaar pura!

Barkha opened her eyes and not being able to meet her eyes with Param, she just hugs him out of shyness.

Barkha - Tumhe pata hai, mujhe na humesha se pata tha ki tum zinda ho. Tum ek na ek din to wapis zaroor aaoge. Aaj subah se hi mujhe kuchh ajeeb-ajeeb lag raha tha, aisa lag raha tha jaise tum aane wale ho. To subah hi maine socha tha ki iss baar main karvachauth ka vrat rakhungi aur dekho..tum aa gaye mere paas!

Param - Meri sweetu pyaar se bulaye aur main na aau, aisa kabhi hua hai?

Meri jaan mein har khamoshi mein
Tere pyaar ke naghme gaaunga
Mmm...

Barkha (in a warning tone) - Na kabhi hua hai, aur na kabhi hona chahiye!

Param chuckled and just adored his wife and her usual warning nature. He just prayed to God to keep his wife like this only forever, happy & lively!

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Iss chahat mein marr jaaunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga

Param - Ab chale terrace par? Bhook lagi hogi na, chaand bhi nikal gaya hoga. Chalo!

ParKha very happily went to the terrace with the required things like the puja ki thali, decorated sieve, kalash filled with water and sweets. Barkha first applied tilak on Param's forehead, then she picked up the sieve and with a wide smile, Barkha saw the moon first through the sieve and then saw her husband's face. The happiness in Barkha's eyes were reflecting how much she has strived for her husband and these blissful moments since the last 5 years. Param too smiled widely and picked up the kalash of water and made Barkha have the first sip of water of the day and then fed her the sweet too making her break her fast. Then, Param very softly even wiped the corner of her lips too making her cheeks red.

Aise zaroori ho mujhko tum
Jaise hawayein saanson ko
Aise talashun main tumko
Jaise ki per zameeno ko

The atmosphere and the festival of Karvachauth was all full of bliss and happiness for ParKha but for someone, it revived his memories with his love. On the other side of the terrace, which Karan decorated for Monami very happily and excitedly, Karan stood alone glaring the moon with eyes full of tears. He pulled out his phone from his pocket and saw Monami's photo.

Hansna ya rona ho mujhe
Paagal sa dhoondu main tumhe
Kal mujhse mohabbat ho na ho
Kal mujhko ijazat ho na ho

Karan - Rani Sahiba, I know aapka kitna man tha shaadi se pehle wala humara first karvachauth manane ka. Monami, mera dil na aaj bhi maanne ko taiyaar nahi hai ki tum nahi ho. Kehne do jise jo kehna hai. Main to yahi maanta hoon ki meri Rani Sahiba apne Khadoos Shergill ke liye bahot jald lautegi!

Toote dil ke tukde lekar
Tere darr pe hi reh jaaunga
Mmm...

Karan picked up the puja ki thali from the side and applied the tilak on Monami's forehead on his phone's screen only.

Karan (trying to control his tears) - A..agar tum meri lambi umar ke liye vrat rakhna chaho, to main bhi to tumhare liye vrat rakh sakta hoon! H..haina?

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Iss chahat mein marr jaaunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga

He wasn't able to control his tears now and with flowing eyes, he saw the moon through the sieve and then saw his love's beautiful face.

Karan (with a side smile) - Sa..ch kahu? Ku..kuchh nahi hai ye chaand mere p..pyaar ke mukable! Kya ho g..gaya agar tum na..nahi ho?! Mu..mujhe pura yakeen hai tum za..roor aaogi mere pa..paas aur pu..punishment milegi aap..ko uss din! I love you forever!!!

Tum yun mile ho jabse mujhe
Aur sunehari main lagti hoon
Sirf labon se nahi ab toh
Poore badan se hansti hoon

Monami who was a witness of Karan's every single tear he was shedding, her heart too pained and clenched seeing his condition. Never in her worst nightmares she wondered that she'd be making Karan suffer to this extent. Monami was on the road at a far distance from the academy but could see Karan clearly. She covered her head with a dupatta and picked up the puja ki thali that she brought along with her. With tears brimming in her eyes and throat paining due to the lump, Monami first saw the moon through the sieve and then saw Karan through the sieve. The tear that she tried hard to control, couldn't wait and made its way and streamed down Monami's cheeks.

Mere din raat salone se
Sab hai tere hi hone se
Yeh saath hamesha hoga nahin
Tum aur kahin main aur kahin

Monami (while crying hard) - Is..s chaand se lena-dena nahi m..mujhe. Me..ra chaa..nd sabse pyaara hai! Sorry for making you suffer, Karan! Tu..tumhari kasam, baho..t jaldi aaungi tumhare paas aur j..jo punishment deni ho de..dena! I love you!!!

Lekin jab yaad karoge tum
Main banke hawaa aa jaaunga
O...

The moon became the witness of how much these loved ones are yearning for their union. It knows being away from each other is worse than death to both of them. Two people who couldn't imagine being separate for even a single second from each other, have to face separation just due to some harsh circumstances. But the moon also knows..love always wins!

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Iss chahat mein marr jaunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga...

Their love will conquer over all the grief, separation and tears. Soon the tears of grief MoRan are having in their eyes right now will soon be replaced by the tears of happiness. Both were determined to take revenge from the foes of nation and were also determine & desperate to reunite soon!

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga...!

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