Adil's pov :

I looked susee with a glint of hope. .I felt blessed since I get a saviour angels at every tight spot of my life. I was not a person who believes the existence of angels. .but for now, I started to trust the folklore pretty much.

While sumo was busy with the live stream, susee brought me to the canteen. ..

I saw everyone's eyes coupled with admiration and friendship on me. We seated at the centre table which was vacant.  Without any hesitation, some high fived with me. I smiled randomly. Susee huffed with a smile. ..

" here you go. ..Mr. malhothra. ..this is what you were. ..you were really the champ for everyone of us. You never showed your the so called Richie rich life to us. ..you were one among us always. .and this quality of yours made this channel alive. .indeed we were happy to work with you. ..you were the silent achiever. .."

She was seriously explaining me how I was attached to them.

"  if you never gonna mind, shall I call you' shan. '.? "

  
  Her request meant nothing sense. ..I nodded yes swiftly. .

" of course, is there anything  gonna hurt me  if you  call me by my name. .?"

I asked funnily. This might have encouraged her to let more trust on me. .

"  Shan. ..not only me but everyone of us used to call you by name. ..it's a pleasure again to work with you. .."

  She paused as if she recalls something. ..

" Shan. ..your working style is unique. .you focused on societal needs. .you were a friendly investigator  for cops  at times who love to risk your own life for undercover operations. .."

" in one such operations, you met sumo . but you both were bonded with fate to work together .you were her handler. ..you taught everything to her. .. do you know  shan. ..you were really impressed with her professional ethics and virtues which were obviously mimicked yours. "

" And there you fell for each other. .. your wedding  happened hurriedly to succeed a mission. ..so, you won her heart already undoubtedly. "

" And, the journalism. ..it's all about your experience. ..I send  you some links that teaches you the basics. ..and the remaining would be guided by your team. .."

I looked her thankfully.

    " susee. ..thank you so much. ..I was in a place of double barrel. I wanted to express me out. ..but, I have no one. .pushkar. ..He was ready to hold anything for me. But I was limited to him by the brotherhood relation. Sumo. ..though, I loved her that itself hindered me to share much since I scared what if I mistook somewhere. .."

"  I have a trustworthy friend now. .."

"  it's plural. ..friends. ...shan. ."

I turned towards the multiple voice. .I saw Aditya and priyanka approaching us. .Aditya hugged me which was comforting me good. .they had a seat with us.

" Shan. ..it's all about the practice. .we are here to guide you man. .i guess it wouldn't take much time. .here with, we are on...Once, you were the mentor for us. .this is the time we gonna pay back our gratitude to you. .."

I was eager to know how my forthcoming days would be. .i was developing a unbound relationship between me and the channel. .

    We exchanged the phone numbers. Susee had sent me the links already. ..I decided to put my hundred percentage effort. .before that, I should apologise sumo. .I went in search of her and her absence disappointed me. It was only five o clock. .did she really angry at me. ..my heart tied up with knots. I rushed to home without any second thought. ..

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I found the house almost empty as
I was too early to home. While heading towards to our room, my phone beeped. ..

" happy that you got married. ..it would be an advantage to get your memories back to be there at your own place. ..my best wishes. ..Dr. John. "

I read his message and texted him 'thank you so much '

I baffled to witness the darkened empty room. Where is sumo. .?Where she would've gone. .?my thoughts flew recklessly. I took my mobile to ring her number. ..

All of a sudden, my eyes were tied with a thick cloth  .I struggled to get out of the darkness. ..I swayed my hands in air to hold me. I tried to untie my blindfold.

" Oh. ..shan. .will you be keep calm for sometime. .? Already I was struggling to reach your height. In addition, you are making it too  hard to hold your blindfold. ..seconds to go. ..wait please. .."

  The honeydipped voice made me pleasure. .it's sumo. .i  was in despair  about her mood towards me.but now her completely uplifted voice relaxed me more or less.

  "  sumo. ..yaar. ..what you are doing. ..it's  hard to adjust man. .." I replied.

" just few seconds, now make some steps with me. ."

She grasped my hand and told to step forward as per her guidance. I would walk with you by holding your hands like this for my entire  seven births. I promised at my deepened heart.

We stood at a point. She untied my blindfold. I rubbed my eyes to accommodate with the sudden exposure to light.

"  tan  ta tan. ..Surprise. ." Her voice was enthusiastic like a kid.

I was shocked to the edge. There was a piano kept in our room  with all its pride. .I was at heights of happiness since I missed my music so badly. after all, it was my cup of coffee and my favourite companion. I left my genre of music untouched soon after I reached malhothra mansion. In fact, I worried that I might be  drawn to adil if I continue as a musician. All these things had brought me the distance with music. .

At this stage, getting back my own self that too with Sumo's help was an excellent feeling. I thanked her with untold words.

It was evident that she was crying inside. Her eyes were shining due to the freshly filled tears. She was clasping her hands with discomfort. I knew that she wanted me to verbalise my feelings. .

I stood evaporated exactly. Her selfless love made me to shrink.i felt  like a lillyput in front of her magnanimous love.

I was too scared to talk. My words had  abandoned me. What if I say incorrect words. I was incomprehensible.

I walked after her like a whizz. My thoughts pushed me to bring her into a ever loving tight hug. But, my stupid brain recalled how I yelled at her when she kissed my forehead.

I was too fragile to hold an adverse reaction from her. Though, I held her hands softly .

" sumo. ..you don't know exactly what you have done to me. It means a lot seriously. I was struggling between my mind and brain. .I feel happy that you've understood my thoughts. "

" sumo. ..I m really sorry for morning incident. Actually, I didn't mean it. I didn't know why I behaved like that. .I m sorry. I promise you .It won't happen again. ."

I was almost pleading to her. She might have interpreted my feelings.

She hissed by putting her index finger on my lips.

"Isshhh. .."

" Shan. ..i knew the reason why you have scolded me. ."

I looked with puzzle. .

She fixed her fondly gaze on my eyes. .she stood still by continuing her glare. ..In despair, I was looking for her answer.

" because ,you love me shan. .."

That's it. .I didn't know when I tugged her into my warm embrace. My eyes shed happy tears. I sobbed like a lost  child who got back to his home. .

I was still embracing her. She rubbed my back to ease me. .

" Shan. ..no one could understand you better than me. .I knew you were struggling. ..don't take it too serious. Be yourself. As I told you,  the new name doesn't gonna have an impact in my love for you. ..it's you who should convince yourself.
I am ready to wait till my breath for you. .."

She was comprehending me politely with delegate words. She didn't feel to exhibit emotions. ..

" I could sense that you need time. Let's be good friends till then. ..I belive I deserve your friendship at least. "

  I broke the hug. Her words ran a bulldozer weight on my mind. She forwarded her hands at me for a friendly handshake. Her innocent smile brought me back from my guilt. I should value her selfless love and sacrifice for me. I smiled back from my heart. I too extended my hands to her. ..immediately, she pulled back her hands. Disappointedly, I  looked her. ..

" but on one condition, ..."

My eyebrows shrunk with quizzically.

"  you should allow me to kiss your forehead at times. .."

She wiggled her brows up and down with a naughty cuty smile. .

I was surprised with her transparent statement. I stood dumb. .

She tugged her hands at her chest. Her lips curved to a funny shape. She turned away from me. Her words cameout steadily.

"Then. ..no friends. .."

I chuckled at her childishness.

" sumo. .you are hilarious. ..my dear kitty. ..I will bring you two lollipops and of course with lots of hugs and kisses. ..will you be my friend. .?" I asked her mischievously.

She turned to me with a radiant smile. Her eyes were twinkling . she tiptoed to reach me. Her hands were rested on my shoulders. She placed her deligate lips on my forehead. ..I tugged my hands around her waist deliberately. Her soulful love bond told me the untold stories that were kept under wraps for our seven births. ..we were melted with each other's love. ..

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Hi guys. ..thank you for the genuine comments. .you the readers are the fuel to the writers. I loved each one of your comments. .coming to the chapter, I tried my best to present it . the duo was transparent and adjustable to each other. .how do you like it. .pen down your views. ..thanku so much. ..