Sachin reached Ruhana's place and found her in thoughts. He smiled lightly and sat beside her.

“Kya soch rahi hai aap? “She looked at him.

“Vineet ke bare mein? “He asked again to which he gained an angry glare from Ruhana. Sachin smiled.

“Sahi kaha humne Unhi ke bare mein soch rahi hai aap. “He said thoughtfully.

“Haan toh!!”Ruhana yelled.

“Aapko aisa nahi karna chahiye tha Ruhana. “Sachin said.Ruhana glanced at him questionably .

“Unhe sach mein tairna nahi aata tha. Agar hum wahan samay se nahi puhnchte toh kuch bhi ho sakta tha. “Sachin said.

She glanced at him shockingly. Tears brimmed in her eyes. She placed her head in Sachin's chest and cried.

“Hum aisa nahi chahte the. Humein sach mein laga ki wo phir koi swang racha rahe hai. Jaise us din unhone kiya.”She said with guilt.

“Par hum nahi jante the ki wo sach mein tairna nahi jante. Wo theek hai na Sachin? “Ruhana asked with concern.

Sachin smiled and nodded affirmatively. “Acha unhone kaha hai ki wo aur Angel hamesha ke liye wapas ja rahe hai. Ab laut ke nahi ayenge. “He said with hurt tone.

Ruhana looked at him shockingly. “Par aise kaise ja sakte hai wo. Arrey Vineet ji toh hum se pyar karte hai na.Aur hum bhi toh. “But she paused.

“Ruk kyun gayi? Boliye na. “Sachin said.

Ruhana took a long breath.

“Par kya fayda. Hum kabhi ek toh ho hi nahi sakte. Hum naagon ka un insaano se kya vasta.” She sighed painfully.

Sachin held her from shoulders and made her turn towards her.

“humein pata hai aap kis baat se dar rahi hai par jab aap unse prem karti hai toh aap ko ek baar unhe apne dil ki baat keh deni chahiye. Aur sahi waqt ane pe hum unhe apni sachaai bhi bata denge. “He said and assured her.

“Aur aapne socha hai ki jab hamare logo ko sab pata chalega tab kya hoga? Zinda nahi chhodenge wo unhe. “Ruhana yelled.

“Kal kya hoga is darr se hum aaj dukhi kyun ho. Jab hum sab sath honge toh sab sahi kar denge. Har musibat se lad jayenge. “Sachin said.

“Itna asan nahi hai Sachin. “Ruhana closed her eyes and let the tears flow.

“Is tarah ansu bahane se kuch nahi hoga. Agar wo aaj chale gaye toh kabhi laut ke nahi aayenge aur hum unhe rokne ja rahe hai. Hum apni mohabbat ko yun khud se dur hota nahi dekh sakte. “Sachin said angrily and left the place. His words left Ruhana in deep thoughts.

“Sachin kya baat kar rahe the? Kya wo sach mein ja rahe hai. Jaye toh humein kya! Par agar wo nahi aaye toh. Itni bechaini kyun?Ja hi toh rahe hai pehle kaunsa yahan the. Jana toh tha hi unhe. “Her trail of thoughts were disturbed by a tap on her shoulder. She found her father and immediately hugged him.

“Baba hum bahut hi vichitr sthiti mein hai. Humein nahi samajh aa raha ki kya kare? “She said in tension.

Her father smiled as he knew she fought with Sachin. He patted her head. “Jo aapka hridya keh raha hai wo kijiye. Acha humein Rani maa ne bulaya hai. Hum unse bhet karne ja rahe hai.”He said and left.

“Baba ne kaha mann ki suno. “She murmured and closed her eyes. Vineet's face flashed in her eyes. She smiled as she got her answer.

“Ab hum unhe rok kar hi rahenge. “She thought and ran outside the jungle. She reached outside the farm house. She found Vineet loading the luggage on jeep whereas Angel was standing while keeping head on Sachin's chest. She was sobbing. Sachin was making her understand that she must go with Vineet. Ruhana walked towards them. she stood in front of Vineet. He ignored and kept the last bag on back seat. He blew the horn.

“Jaldi karo Angel. Late ho raha. Ab chalenge tab sham ko puchenge. “He said while ignoring Ruhana totally.

“Vineet ji. Ja rahe hai aap? “Ruhana asked while looking at him.

“Angel tumhe chalna hai toh batao varna main ja raha hoon. “Vineet said angrily.Sachin and Angel were enjoying his frustration .

“Vineet ji hum gussa the upar se hamare log aapko pasand nahi karte toh hum dar gaye the. “Ruhana clarified.

“Angel tum raho Sachin ke paas.Main ja raha hoon. “Vineet glared at Ruhana. Angel bursted into laughter.

“Bahut hasi aa rahi hai tumhe Toh sado is jungle mein. “He said and climbed up at driver's seat.

“Aap hamari baat kyun nahi sun rahe hai? “Ruhana asked angrily.

“Sachin kisi se keh doh Mera time waste na kare. “Vineet said angrily.

Ruhana sighed.”Hum bhi dekhte hai ki aap kaise jate hai.”She said and grabbed the jeep keys from key hole.

“Chabi doh Ruhana. “Vineet said.

“Himmat hai toh le lijiye. “She said and kept it in her shirt. Vineet sighed and jumped down of jeep. She ran inside the house. Vineet followed her. Sachin and Angel was giggling.

“Ruhana keys doh. “He shouted.

“Khud le lijiye.”She said while running. He fastened the speed and held her from waist. She became nervous when his cold hand touched her bare skin.

“Ab kahan jaogi?”he winked.

“Humein aapse kuch kehna hai. Hum kehna chahte the par hamare andar ke bhaye ne humein chup karwa rakha tha.Ab hum apne jazbat aapke samne rakhna chahte hai. Hum aap se kehna chahte hai ki. “She was saying but stopped with Vineet's voice .

“Keys mil gayi. Ab main chalta hoon. “He about to turn but she pulled him and pressed his lips with her. The time stopped for them. Vineet became shocked. He was staring at her without blinking his eyes.Her eyes were moist. Both were lost in the moment. They remained in same position for sometimes. their unsaid feelings were speaking thousand words in this silence. They could feel and understand each and every emotions buried in their hearts.Tears were rolling down to his eyes. They separated with Angel's voice.

“Toh chale Vineet. Keys toh mil gayi na?”Angel winked at him to which Vineet smiled.

“Kuch din aur rukte hai na. “He said while ruffling his hairs. This made others laugh.

To be continued.