Next morning, Vineet and Angel packed their stuffs and loaded in jeep. They climbed in and Vineet started the jeep. They were moving ahead leaving the jungle behind. suddenly Vineet applied brakes. They jumped a little from their seats.

“Brake kyun lagaya? “Angel asked.Instead of replying, he signalled in front. She looked straight and trembled to see Sachin and Ruhana.

“Chalo yahan se. W...Wo.. Chalo. “Angel screamed in fear.

Vineet glared at both Sachin and Ruhana. “Hamara peechha chhod doh. “Vineet shouted and ignited the car. He drove the car but Sachin stopped them. He looked at them pleadingly.

“Hamari baat to suno? “Sachin said. Angel held Vineet's hand and hid behind him.

“Agar tum dono humse zara bhi pyar karte ho toh humein jane doh. “Vineet said. Sachin and Ruhana got aside. Vineet drove ahead. Angel was sobbing.

“Angel Relax.Ab hum. kabhi yahan nahi aayenge. This chapter is closed now. “He said and sametime applied brake.

Angel gave him a look and shivered with a thought of Sachin and Ruhana.

“Aage to jam hai. “Vineet said with irritation.

“Just ask kab tak khulega. “Angel said. Vineet nodded and enquired.

He banged his hand on bonnet. “4 se 5 din lagenge. Aage chattan khiskne se bridge toot gaya. “ He said.

“Ab? “Angel asked.

“yahin rehna hoga. “He sighed and turned his jeep. They reached farmhouse again with a fear inside their hearts.

Inside the jungle

Ruhana was sitting near the pond and thinking about Vineet. Her eyes were teary.  Sachin came and sat beside her.

“humne kaha tha aapse unse door rahiye. Ab dekhiye wo hi humse kitne door ho gaye. “ she spoke feeling his presence.

“hum pyar karte hai na unse. Mana lenge unhe. “ he said.

“Aap kyun nhi samajhte sachin. Aap bhavi raja hai. Bhul jaiye unhe. Wo ab kabhi humse pyar nahi karenge. “ she said tearily.

“ tum bhul paogi Vineet ko? “ he asked.

“hamari kamzori ye hai na ki hum naag hai, unke jaise insan nahi? Toh uska bhi samadhan hai. “ he said.

Ruhana looked at him....

“ye sahi nahi hai sachin. Aap aisa nhi karenge. Aapki shaktiyan? “ she was saying but was cut by sachin.

“Pyar se badi koi shakti nahi hoti Ruhana. Hume unse baat karni hogi. Hume kahin raaj nahi karna. Ab ye aap par hai ki aap aayengi hamare sath ya nahi? “ he said.

Ruhana looked at him.. “Aap theek keh rahe hai. Chaliye. “ she said and they moved towards the farmhouse.
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Farm House

Vineet and Angel were in living area. They were sitting silently and lost somewhere in thoughts.

“Vineet koi aur rasta pata lagao. Mujhe yahan nahi rukna. “Angel said with moist voice.

“Aur koi rasta nahi hai. “Vineet said helplessly.

“Papa se baat karke chauffeur manga leti hoon. “Angel said and picked her phone from table. She about to dial her father's number but phone fell from her hand. She trembled to see Sachin and Ruhana.

“V.. Vineet. “She said in shaky voice.

Vineet filled with anger.

“Tum dono yahan kya kar rahe ho? Get out.Akela chhod doh humein. “He shouted.

“Hamara nagvansh se hona hi is nafrat ki wajah hai, Hai na? “Sachin said.

“Jab tak aap ko sach nahi pata tha aap log humse pyar karte the. Par sach samne aate hi aap log humse nafrat karne lage, humse darne lage. “Ruhana said.

“Please chale jao. “Angel cried in fear.

“Bas ek baar hamari baat sun lo. Sirf ek mauka de do. “Ruhana said.

“Humein tum logo ki koi baat nahi sunni. Just leave. “Vineet shouted.

“Hamare paas ek rasta hai jisse hum bhi aap logo ke jaise insan ban sakte hai. “Sachin said instantly.

“Agar aap humse pyar karte hai toh aap hamara sath zaroor denge. “Ruhana said.

“Tum log insaan ban sakte ho? “Vineet asked shockingly.

“haan ek rasta hai jisse hum insan ban jayenge. “Sachin said.

“Wo kya? “Angel asked.

“par uske liye humein aapki sehmati chahiye. “Sachin said with hesitation.

“Batao. “Vineet said. Sachin told them something which made them shock.

“Vineet main dad ko call kar rahi hoon.We are leaving. “Angel said while gathering all the courage she had.

“Sahi keh rahi ho.yahan rehna ab safe nahi hai. “Vineet said.

“Aap samajh kyun nahi rahe hai. Aisa karne se hum aap jaise ho jayenge, ek aam insaan.Hum sab sath reh payenge. “Sachin said.

“Hum aapke liye khud ko badalne ko taiyar hai. Apni shaktiya khone ko taiyar hai toh aap log itna sath nahi de sakte hamara? Waise toh aap log naatak karne mein bahut tez hai, aaj jab hume aapki zarurat hai toh aap log peeche hat rahe hai. Itna kamzor tha aapka prem? “ Ruhana said angrily.

“Agar aap hamari baat maan leti hai toh hum aap jaise ho jayenge. Hame door nahi hona padega aur hume is ghutan bhari zindagi se rahat mil jayegi. “Sachin said while looking at Angel.

Angel looked at Vineet Who was also having tears. He nodded his head affirmatively. She ran to Sachin and hugged him. She was still trembling with his reality but tried to calm herself. Vineet too hugged Ruhana.

“Aakhri baar bharosa kar rahe hai todna mat. “Vineet said tightening his grip around her waist.

“Ab sab theek ho jayega. Hamara darr khatm ho jayega, aur hamara rishta majboot. “Ruhana said cupping his face, and then hugged him.

They were determined for something, and it all seemed right in that moment.

To Be Continued.