"He wanted to prove his innocence to you, to the one he loves" those words by Capt. Salve broke the weeping Rajveer.

His most treasured emotion in life is being mocked upon in open court.

And the one he saved with his honor is facing the cruelities. She is being targeted by his enemies.

"I dont think loving your own wife is a crime." came a voice from behind.

What was astonishing was, whom this voice belonged to.

The person who was digging Rajveer's grave, targeting him like no friend would, suddenly turned his well wisher ?

Opening up truths no one knew except a few.

All eyes were set on Capt. Abhimanyu Rai Chauhan, who made a bold move.

"Capt. Abhimayu aap jo bhi kahenge witness box mei aake kahenge" one from the trio claimed.

"Capt. Salve, do you have any more questions for Cadet Singh?"

"No sir"

"Capt. Abhimayu come to the witness box and explain your claim"

Naina went back to her seat, Rajveer's eyes never leaving her. Abhimanyu stood up and positioned himself at the box.

"Aapne kahaa ki Capt. Rajveer aur Cadet Naina married hai ?"

"Yes sir. I am sorry that I had to say it, lekin apne dost aur unki wife jo ki humare ek shahhed dost ki behen bhi hai, unko yun zaleel hote hum nahi dekh sakte. I am a witness to their marriage."

"Capt. Rajveer, aap iss par kya kahenge ?"

Seeing Rajveer silent on this bold claim, made many gasp. Loudest of them were from their known. Fellow cadets and Capt. Shalini.

"Kuch samay se Naina aur Rajveer alag reh rahe thhe, aur hume laga ki wo dono divorce lenge. Hum Naina ko pehle se pasand karte the, aur hume laga ki unke aur Rajveer ki beech ki doori humare liye raasta hai. Aur iss sab mei, hum wo wo karte gye, jo dost kehlane ka haq hume nahi deta. Magar aaj, iss court mei jis tarah unpar sawal utthe, aur phir bhi Rajveer ne kuch nahi kaha. Wo inke pyaar ka balidan tha. Apne sabse keemte rishte ka mazak banne dena is a sacrifice they made for the army."

"Inki shaadi aaj se 5 saal pehle hui thi. I am a witness too" said Brig. Chandok.

And all heads turned to him.

"Witness box mei aayi brig."

And once again, the positions at the box swapped but not the claim.

"Apni baat kahiye brig."

"Sir, Capt. Rajveer aur Cadet Naina married hai. 5 saal pehle inki shaadi hui thi. Aur intelligence ko yeh baat pata hai. Pr kyunki Capt. Rajveer yahaan prr officer on special duty hai triggers ki safety ke liye, to unki behetari ke liye yeh decide kiya gaya tha ki unki shachayi kisi ko na btai jaye. Taaki kabhi bhi unhe unki wife ke naam prr blackmail na kiya jaaye" Brig. Chandok said.

"It was strictly instructed to not disclose this, until now. Official letter ke through we were informed, direct orders to keep their identity hidden. And you have a copy of that too, on your desk. In the file, page number 19" he continued further.

As the trio was shuffling with the pages, the court room door opened and came in Maj. General Rajput. The commander of of mission to protect the triggers. Everyone in the room saluted him and stood till he ordered them to sit.

"Brig. Chandok bilkul sahi keh rahe hai. Aur waise Capt. Salve apke mamaji ne aapko bataya nahi, ki jo ammunitions ka mission hai, wo Capt. Rajveer ki detention ke time hi khatam ho gaya tha, kyunki Maj. Nair ki over smartness ki wajah se, aap sabka cover uth chuka hai. I order the bench, to acquit Capt. Rajveer of any and all accusations against him. A new inquiry to be started against Minister Lala Gehlot in the civil court and Maj. Nair along with Capt. Salve in the army court."

"Aur Cadet Naina Singh Shekhawat, aapko aapke bhai ka jo sach aaj pata chala hai, uske baare mei sochiye. Kya aap apne keemte rishte ko khona chaahti hai, kisi misunderstanding ke liye ?" Maj. Gen. Rajput said to Naina.

"Court adjourned"

As the announcement was made, the judges left the court room along with the staff. But remained behind the audience.

"Capt. Rajveer and Cadet Naina, in my audience tomorrow 7pm" Rajput announced before leaving behind silence.

After a good absorbing the moment period. Alekh was the first one to comment.

"Yedi, apun ko apne bhai ka bataya, lekin apne pati ka nahi bataya"

"Huhh"

"Aur phoolan tu to baat hi mat kar. Captain sir meri jaan le lenge, unke saamne unki biwi prr line marta raha mai. Sunn yudiye, mere marne ke baad meri suman, leela aur shanti ka khayal rakhiyo. Aur qaidi meri mummyji ko samjhana, ki meri maut ki karan yeh phoolan hai."

They tried coming back to the moment.

"Capt. Rajveer, apni Naina ko manayiye, biwi itne deir naraz rahe achha nahi hai" BC advised before leaving.

Looking up, Rajveer's eyes met Naina's, which were already looking at him.

He stood up and went to her with slow steps. All gave way to the two reuniting.

"I am sorry Naina. Mujhe nahi pata tha yeh sab ho jaayega" Rajveer uttered.

With damp eyes Naina looked at him. "Aapko pata tha, aapne btaya kyu nahi"

"Kyunki tum toot jaati. Iss adhoore sach se tum mujhse naraz ho gyi, magar uss poore sach se to tum bikhar jaati na Naina. Mai wo to nahi kar sakta tha. Tumhe kaise chot pohchata mai"

"Aur jo mai aapke saath karti rahi wo ? Kya wo justified tha ?"

"Tumhara haq hai mujhpe."

"Aap nahi badle na"

"Tum chaahti ho badlu?"

"Nahi. I am sorry" Naina uttered with a pause, hugging him close.

"I am sorry too. I am really sorry mai nahi tha jab tumhe meri zaroorat thi" he said tightening the hug.

"I took my revenge. Pichhle 4 saal aapki punishment thhe" Naina nuzzled her nose on his chest.

"To ab punishment khatam ?" Rajveer asked with a hesitant voice.

"Nahii. Mujhe shopping prr jaana hai. Pata hai maine itne saal mei Nailpolish nahi lagayi. Extensions to pata nahi kabse." Naina looked up at him.

"Wo to tum abhi bhi nahi laga sakti na Cadet Naina Singh Shekhawat"

"Haan to next week ki chhuti mei to laga sakti hu na"

"Madam. Aapko chhuti kaun dega"

"BC. Unhone kaha tha. Mai sajne sawarne mei zyada achi lagti hu. Mai bolungi mujhe chhuti chaahiye. Unki baat poori karne ke liye"

Rajveer shook his head at her.

"Mujhe humare parents se milna hai" Naina claimed

"Philhal academy to chalo. Kal sir se bhi milna hai."

"Aur Capt aapko to mai dekhti hu. 4 mahine strict diet. With Maj. Bhargav's eggnog twice a day. Aap humei bata nahi sakte thhe ?? This is not done" Shalini huffed.

....

I mean. What can I say.
Raina love for me is immortal ?
Yyeah.

And, I wrote after 2 years. Reason, avanisuchita 's reel yesterday made me high on emotions.

Mai phir bhi tumko Chahunga!!

Signing off
Kikaberry