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"Rishav!'' Nisha howled in shock as she stepped inside house.Rishav looked at her in surprise to what made her yelp in shock.

"Ab kya ho gaya?'' Rishav asked as he opened the lace of his shoes.

"Kal class mein test hai na..Humne kuch padha bhi nahin hai.Chal jaldi padhai karenge.Itni der bhi ho gayi hai.'' Nishav hyperventilated as she watched the clock strike 8.00 PM.

"Moti! Tu bhi na..Mujhe laga kuch important hoga.Test hai aur wo bhi class test.'' Rishav laughed off as he relaxed himself on the sofa.

"Gadha kahinka.Nandita Miss bol rahi thi ki ye marks exam mein calculate karenge.Tu class mein kuch sunta ya samajhta bhi hai?''Nisha asked as she took out her Science book and notecopy to study.

"Haan suntan bhi hun aur samajhta bhi hun.Itna bhi gadha nahin hun.Tu padh le.Main to thak gaya hun.Aur sun! Mummy ko test ke bare mein batane ki koi zaroorat nahin.Padh main glucose leke ata hoon.''Rishav said and cautioned her as he made his way to the fridge.

"Ye Rishav bhi.Pata nahin kal test main kya likhega.Chal Nisha! Three units ab revision karni hai''. Nisha told herself determined to complete the revision before the drowsiness conquers her.

"Moti! Le pi le glucose.Mumma so gayi hai.Main sone jaa raha hun.Tu padhke aa jana sone.Good Night.'' Rishav explained her as he handed her the glass.

" Rishav!Thodi to padhai karle.Kal kuch to likhega.Mujhe pata bhi hai ki tujhe ye chapters ke bare mein kuch bhi nahin pata. Hum fill in the blanks' aur true and false' to revise karke yaad kar sakte hein.Aaj please padh le.Miss tujhe phir se class se bahar khada kardenge aur mujhe acha nahin lagega.''Nisha pleaded him while he was stifling yawns after yawns.

"Tu topper hai na ..Padh.Ab please sone de.'' He said and made his way to the bedroom.

"God please!Rishav ko mere pass baitha dena.Cheating karke kuch to marks la payega.'' Nisha prayed God as she watched Rishav prop on bed for a good night sleep.

Two days later

"Mumma! Aapka scooty kahan hai?Hum usimein jayenge na?'' Nisha asked Naina as she was arranging her things before discharge.

"Scooty..wo ..kharab ho gaya hai na..Garage mein hai ..ek dum naya banker aayega.Aaj hum car se jayenge.'' Naina said to her as Nisha tried to understand the link between that day of her mother's disappearance,the medical and scooty in garage.

"Scooty garage mein hai to aap yahan kaise aaye?''Nisha asked while Naina was taken aback with her enquiries.

"Wo..Ek uncle mujhe le aaye''.Naina said hoping the enquiries would end there.

"Acha! Jaise mujhe Uncle le ke mandir gaye the?'' Nisha exclaimed suddenly understanding how her mother came there.

"Haan..Ab tum yahan bed pe baith jao.Main thodi der main ati hoon.Bahar mat jaana.'' Naina instructed as she made Nisha sit on the bed and kissed her cheeks.

"Okay Mumma! Aap jao.Aunty kab ayegi?'' Nisha asked kissing her back.

"Wo abhi aa rahi hai.Rishav bhi aa raha hai.Ab tum baitho main aa rahi hoon.'' Naina said as she closed the door.

Nisha watched the door close.It was really getting boring in that small room with white bedsheets and drip systems.The pungent smell of bandages and medicines were nauseating.How she hated this terrible place. She got down from the bed with a jump and stumbled.Thank God! She didn't had a terrible fall. Straightening her skirt she walked around the room to while away the time.

Few Minutes Later

"Nisha! Kya kar rahi ho beta?'' Nirupama asked as she entered the room to find Nisha trying hard to open the storage cabinet drawers in room.

"Aunty! Iske andar kya hai?Kholiye na.Mujhe dekhna hai. ''Nisha pleaded with her eyes as she tried with full might to open them.

"Ruk.Naina ke pass uski chabi(key) hogi.Wo aayegi to kholke dekhenge.Rishav wahan bahar ek baby ke saath khel raha hai,tum bhi jao.'' Nirupama asked Nisha since she didn't want Nisha to see and ask innocent questions about all the personal packings she had to do of Naina.She was really exhausted of cooking stories and was feeling terribly bad about lying to innocent kids.

"Arey! Tum aa gayi Niru.Bache kahan hain? ''Naina asked seeing both Nisha and Rishav absent and no where to be found.

"Hum yahan hain''. Both the kids sang in chorus while Naina smiled looking at their bright smiles.

"Mumma! Uski chabi do na..Usmein kya hai?'' Nisha asked pulling Naina's kurti.

"Kuch bekar si kagaz hai shayad'' Naina replied while busy checking the hospital bills.

"Aap kholo.Mujhe dekhna hai...Please kholo na..'' Nisha pleaded and stamped her feet to seek her mother's attention from the bills.

"Nisha! Aise zid nahin karte.Ek minute ruko.Main pehle yeh dekh lun phir kholungi...''Naina tried concentrating again on the calculation and other details.

"Nahin..aap abhi kholo.''Nisha said as she pulled the papers from Naina's hand.

"Ziddi hogaye ho bahut...bilkul apni Papa ki tarah.Ab iski chabi kounsi hai...'' Naina grumbled as she tried the key bunch.

"Lo khul gaya tumhara khajana ka bhandar'' Naina sighed as the drawer clicked open.

"MUMMAAA!RISHAVV!...''Nisha shouted to which Rishav got jolted from his nap while Naina and Nirupama looked back startled.

"Eh! Moti kya hua? Chillai kyun? Chuhe hain kya uske andar? ''Rishav asked grumbling and went near her stifling a yawn.

"Rishav! Dekh wish kite.Mumma ke pass pahunch gaya hai.Uncle sahi kehte the tune address galat likha tha.'' Nisha beamed in joy as she held the kite close to her chest.

"Haan yaar.Ab Uncle milenge to' Thank you' boldenge.'' Rishav suggested while Naina looked confused.

"Niru!Yeh wish kite ka kya story hai?'' Naina asked Nirupama seeing both the kids so excited on finding it in her room.

"Arey Naina!Wo tum jab yahan the to yeh dono patang mein tumhare liye message likh ke chode the.Wo patang kat ke mandir ke pass jo bargad(banyan) ka ped(tree) hai wahin gira tha.Phir Sameer ji ne ek naya kharid ke uspe message likh ke inhe bola tha ki wo bhej denge tumhare pass.Baad mein unhone mujhe sab bata ke yeh patang de diya tha.Main isse Raunak ko de diya tha tumhare room main rakhne ke liye.Ab pata chala unhone use yeh drawer main rakh liya hai.'' Nirupama said as she folded the bedsheet and put in her bag.

"To unka naam Sameer hai. Family ke saath settle hain yahan?'' Naina asked while faint and resonant images of Sameer flashed by her mind.

"Nahin re.Wo to apne Nanaji ke liye yahan aaye hein.Wo to bachelor hain.Tum unko jaanti ho...Delhi ka Music Research Foundation ka naya Dean..Sameer Maheshwari .Wohi to hain humare naye padoshi.Sach! Jitna acha gaate hein,guitar bajate hein utne ache insaan bhi hein...dil ke bilkul sache.Aise padoshi ho to duniya ka koi problem ho to fikr hi nahin hogi.'' Nirupama trailed on not noticing how Naina's smiling face had changed to shock to complete displeasure.

"Tumhe kaise pata chala ki wo insaan kitna bura aur kitna acha hai?'' Naina asked discontentment laced in her tone.

"Arey koun anjaan jagah par paraye bache ko khus karne ke liye iti subah uthke mandir jane ke liye niklega?Aur tumhein itni pareshani kyun ho rahi hai?Tum to unhein jaanti bhi nahin ho thik se.'' Nirupama asked sensing displeasure in Naina's tone.

"Nahin pareshan nahin hun..bas Nisha ki fikr ho rahi hai.'' Naina blurted out while Nirupama looked confused.

"Kyun?Nisha ko kya ho gaya?Tum bhi na.Lagta hai ab bhi uss accident ke sadme se bahar nahin nikle ho.Ab faltu ki chinta,fikr,pareshani chodo aur jaldi chalo.Raunak se phir mujhe daant nahin khani hai.'' Nirupama said as she picked up the satchel and left.

"Nisha!Wo..kite chodo aur chalo tum dono.'' Naina commanded as she got up to follow Nirupama.

"Kyun Aunty? Isse yahan kyun chodenge? Ghar le jayenge.'' Rishav asked while Naina stayed mum.

"Haan Mumma..isse ghar le jayenge aur isse main humari bedroom ke lamp ke pass rakhdungi.Acha idea hai na?'' Nisha asked while Naina only smiled looking at her excitement and happiness on finding the kite.

"Haan..bahut acha idea hai.Ab chalo.'' Naina held both of their hands and left the room.

At Home

Next Day

In Morning

"Nisha! Khana table pe hai aa jao.'' Naina called Nisha placing her favourite breakfast on table.

"Mumma! Maine ab tak hair comb nahin kiya hai.Aap karloge?'' Nisha asked while her eyes lit seeing the hot aloo parathas on table.

"Wow! Aloo Paratha! Aapne banaya hai?'' Nisha exclaimed and immediately took the chair to gulp her share.

"Yeh to Niru ne banai hai.Tum thoda khalo aur baki maine tiffin mein pack karliya hai.Khana khatam karo main baal banalungi.'' Naina said as she cleaned the dust from above the TV set.A month long of absence nearly has turned her beautiful house into some dingy dungeon.

The phone rang continuously much to amazement of Naina and Nisha.Who would call this early in the morning?

Naina gestured Nisha to eat while she moved to answer the phone.

"Hello!'' Sameer's faint voice filtered through the receiver while Naina racked her memory to identify the caller.

"Hello! Koun bol rahe hein?'' Naina asked failing to identify.

"Ji Namaste! Nisha ko phone dijiye.Use baat karni thi.'' Sameer's voice still was not much clear.The telephone network was down hence the voices sounded very faint and almost like whispers.

"Nisha se?'' Naina asked surprised but then passed the receiver to Nisha.

"Nisha! Tumhari phone hai.'' Naina said and handed over the receiver.

"Meri phone? Kahin Nandita Miss ne to call nahin karliya..Aaj to test ke results nikalne wale the..'' Nisha told herself with anxiety in heart rising with every step.

"Helloo..''. Nisha sang into the receiver.

"Hello! Nisha.Meri awaz to aa rahi hai na..'' Sameer asked checking the connection.

"Hello...Hello.'' Nisha spoke into receiver not getting any voice from other side.

"Lagta hai kat gaya hai phone. ''Nisha told herself as she kept the phone.

"Kiska phone tha?'' Naina asked as she swept the floor.

"Pata nahin.Awaaz nahin aa rahi thi''. Nisha said as she sat to complete the breakfast.

The phone rang again much to irritation Naina.Naina stopped Nisha from getting up and gestured her to complete eating.

"Tu baith main dekhti hoon.Subah subah hum maa-beti ki yaad kisko aaya..'' Naina said as she made way to answer the call.

"Hello..'' Naina asked with a bit higher pitch.

"Hello..Nisha.Main Sameer Uncle.Tumhari Mummy ka naam batao.Main puchna bhul gaya tha''. Sameer said as he instructed Namrata to keep the paper and pen ready.

"NAINA AGARWAL.'' Naina's voice boomed into Sameer's cell while he was jolted away for a second.

"Tum..mera matlab..aap..Naina!'' Sameer stammered while the realization was to sink inside yet.

Naina threw the receiver and went on to complete her sweeping.

"Kiska phone tha Mummy?Aur aap itna gussa kyun ho?'' Nisha asked as she saw her mother sweeping none so coolly.

"Tumhari Sameer Uncle ki.'' Naina replied in disgust while Nisha wondered what went wrong.

"Uncle call kiye the?Mujhe unse bolna tha bahut saari baat.Aur thank you' bhi kehna tha.Aap phone cut kyun kar diye?'' Nisha sulked seeing the opportunity missed.

"Khana khatam hua tumhari? School ke liye late ho jaogi.Jaldi karo.'' Naina hurried Nisha as she tried to end any more conversation about Sameer.

Meanwhile

'Naina! Aur Nisha ki Mumma --ek insaan hai? Iska matlab... Naina hospital mein thi?'' Sameer's eyes widened while realization hit him hard.

"Uski Mummy hospital mein hai.Zindagi aur maut ki jung ladh rahi hai. "Acha yeh 400 rupaye mandir ke donation register mein daal dijiyega.Har saal Nai..meri matlab Nisha ki Mummy Nisha ke naam se donate karti hai. ..The words reverberated against his ears.

"Namrata! Coffee lao.Aur meri ticket abhi ke abhi Almora ke liye karo.'' Sameer said not knowing why he was so disturbed suddenly with the facts.

In The Evening

"Tum chup karo.Bilkul bigad gaya hai.Class 1 mein fail ho raha hai.Sharam aa rahi hai mujhe ki yeh mera beta hai.'' Raunak threw the test copy and shouted at Nirupama.

"Wo..mujhe nahin pata tha ki test hai.Aap gussa kyun karte hein?Main dekhlungi use.'' Nirupama tried pacifying Raunak while Rishav cowered in fear of getting beaten by his father.

"Kya dekhogi? Aur school main kya bataya hai shaitan ne? Music sikhega aur padhai chod dega.Aur yeh Sameer koun hai? ''Raunak asked with fury written all over his face.

"Wo..Rishav music sikhne ka zid kar raha tha to maine unhe bulaya hai baat karne ke liye.Aap please aise gussa mat kijiye.Kya sochenge wo?'' Nirupama tried explaining and pacifying.

"Acha! Ab bahar ke log mere bte ke zindagi ka faisle lene lage hain aur mujhe iski khabar bhi nahin hai.Wah! Kamal ka ghar sambhala hai Niru tumne.'' Raunak clapped in mock while Nirupama gestured Rishav to go inside his room.

"Bache ke saamne to aise gussa mat karo.Haan kamal ka sambhalti hun ghar.Kab aate ho kab jaate ho kya karte ho..kabhi bataya hai? Har waqt har chiz ke liye Tina ko bolo,Tina ko pucho..Yaad bhi hai tumhe kabhi sirf hum apne bare mein baatein kiye hein? ''Nirupama asked cocking her eyebrows.

"Ab meri kya zaroorat? Tumhare saath to ab wo gaana sikhane wala Sameer hai.Maa bte to bahut khush ho uske saath.Waise shadi kiya hai wo ladka?Biwi bache hein ya aise hi ghoomta rehta hai ghar mein jhagda karwane? ''Raunak threw the words while Nirupama looked shocked at her husband's irrational behaviour and cringe worthy statements.

"Bas Raunak! Main kuch bol nahin rahi hoon iska matlab yeh nahin ki main galat hoon aur tum bilkul sahi.Rishav mera bhi bacha hai.Main bhi chahti hoon ki wo kamyab bane,apna khud ka naam kare. Tumse jyada waqt main uske saath gujarti hoon.Aur rahi baat Sameer ji ki.Wo to tumse jyada ache se Rishav ko aur uske talent ko pehchante hein.Awara nahin hain jo ghar ghar ghoomenge.Ek institute ke Dean hain.Wo to unka badapan hai jo wo humse baat kar rahe hein.Aise logon ko to dekhna bhi sapna hota hai.Samajhte to kuch nahin ho kabhi..na mujhe na apne bte ko.'' Nirupama said as she wiped the tear drop that trickled down her eyes.

The house bell rang much to irritation of Raunak and Nirupama.She didn't want anyone else to see her pitiful condition.

"Rishav! Dekh to.Ab teri Mumma ki yaad kisko aagayi?'' Raunak called Rishav as he threw a glare at Nirupama.

Rishav ran to the door and opened it.His face lit up instantly seeing the one standing behind the door.

"Uncle!'' Rishav hugged Sameer while Sameer picked up him in his arms.

"Mumma Papa andar hein? ''Sameer asked caressing the dishevelled fringes of Rishav.

"Haan hain.Papa bahut gusse mein hein. ''Rishav informed as he got down from Sameer's arms.

"Main dekhta hoon.Chalo tum''. Sameer held Rishav's hand and stepped inside to the lobby area.

"Arey aap! Aaiye baithiye.Wo...aap chai lenge?'' Nirupama welcomed Sameer and tried to get some time before she could bring back herself strong enough to deal with the mess.

"Nahin Chai to main peeke aaya hoon ghar se,aap bas ek glass pani de dijiye.'' Sameer said as he understood Niru's predicament.

"Aap dono baat kijiye...Main aati hoon.'' Nirupama said as she gestured Raunak to initiate the conversation.

"Namaste Raunak Ji..Main Sameer.'' Sameer tried initiating seeing reluctance on Raunak's face.

"Janta hun..Tumhari bank balance kitni hai?Saraa kharcha gaana ga kar utha lete ho?Shaadi kyun nahin ki? ''Raunak asked while Sameer was taken aback with the enquring questions.He has always hated the personal questions from complete strangers.That's the reason he even has stayed away from media though being an authoritative head of a government institute.

"Jitna bhi kamata hun use to ghar chal jaata hai.'' Sameer tried replying not knowing what to reply exactly.

"Background kya hai? Papa kya karte the tumhare?''Raunak asked again not knowing how the questions pained Sameer.

"Humara textile ka business hai. ''He gave a crisp reply.

"Par mera to 9 se 4 ka choti si naukri hai.Badi mehnat se Rishav ko ache se school mein padha raha hoon taki zindagi mein kuch kar sake,ban sake meri tarah bhaga daudi na karne pade.Tumhara kya hai? Sab tumhari tarah to institute ke head nahin ban sakte na..Phir kya hoga mera bache ka?'' Raunak asked with anger under toning his voice.

"Rishav ka zimmedari main khud lena chahta hoon...Humari institute mein after 12thadmission allowed hai.Rishav apni padhai puri karne ka poora time hai.Nirupama ji aur main bas yehi chahate hein ki uski training start karne se uski voice ka modulation acha aa jayega aur baad mein use techniques sikhne mein easy hoga.Sab padhai karke hi apna naam kama sakte hein yeh to zaroori nahin hai na..'' Sameer tried to make Raunak see sense.

"Wah! Kya rehearsed speech hai...Aise hi baatein karke sayad yeh naukri mili hai tumhe.'' Raunak said as he clapped in mock.

"Sameer ji! Chai lijiye..Aur yeh apka pani''. Nirupama handed over the cup and glass while throwing an angry look to Raunak for his insensible comments.

"Iski zaroorat nahin thi...Thank you. ''Sameer smiled while Nirupama turned upset.

"Niru bahut acha chai banati hai..Piyo piyo.Ab tak chai offer nahin kiya tha Niru tumne apne dost ko?'' Raunak again asked with sly smile much to anger of Sameer and displeasure of Nirupama.

"Raunak thodi der chup baitho.Wo..Sameer ji main chahti hoon ki jab tak aap yahan hain Rishav ka kuch classes le lijiye.Saturday aur Sunday ko agar aap free honge to main aapke ghar bhej dungi.Fees kitna lagega yeh bhi bata dijiye.''Nirupama said as Raunak went off to receive a call.

"Arey Rishav mera apna jaisa hi hai.Fees kya lena? Haan Saturday aur Sunday main bilkul free hun aap bhej dijiyega use.Aap bilkul pareshan mat hoiye.Uska khayal main rakhunga.Waise aap se ek baat puchni thi..Nisha ki Mumma ..'' Sameer trailed while Nirupama interrupted-

"Haan..Naina meri matlab Nisha ki Mummy ab ghar aa gayi hai.Thodi kamzori hai lekin shukr hai sahi salamat laut aayi apni Nisha ke pass.Nisha ko puchne wala bhi to koi aur nahin hai.'' Nirupama sighed at Nisha's pitiful condition.

"Nisha ke papa nahin hain?'' Sameer asked sceptically.

"Kabhi dekha nahin hai.Naina kabhi kuch batati bhi nahin hai.Hum to sirf itna jante hein ki unka parivar Ahmedabad mai rehti hai aur yahan Naina Nisha ke saath.Baaki kisi ke personal life mein dakhal andazi karna mujhe nahin pasand. ''Nirupama said as she helped her with glass of water.

"Acha Rishav kahan hai..thoda baat karleta use..''Sameer asked missing Rishav.He wanted to talk to Rishav on concentrating on studies along with other activities.

"Haan andar baitha hai apne papa ke dar se..Main bulati hoon.'' Nirupama said getting up.The electricity went off then.Nirupama stumbled a bit due to darkness while Sameer held her hand steading her from falling.

" Sambhalke..Ruk jayiye main mobile ka torch on karta hun''.Sameer said as he clicked open his mobile.

The light fell onto some parts of the lobby area while Nirupama brought along the candle.

"Sameer ji! Yeh candle thoda pakadiye..'' She handed the candle as she lit the matchstick.

The candle burnt bright while the animated conversation between Nirupama and Sameer burnt Raunak.

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Meanwhile

"Mumma! Current chali gayi hai..Aap kahan ho?'' Nisha called in fear seeing the whole house engulfed in darkness.

"Candle dhund rahi hun beta...Yaad bhi nahin aa raha hai kahan rakh di hoon''. Naina voiced as she searched for the candles using the mobile light only.

"Main Aunty ke ghar se laa doon candle?'' Nisha exclaimed with the idea.

"Haan abhi wohi karna padega..yeh candle to milne se raha.Ruk! Saath chalte hain.'' Naina said as both set out to Rishav's house.

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"Acha to ab mere bte ke saath saath meri biwi ko bhi patane ki koshish hai?'' Raunak's voiced boomed in the room.

"Raunak! Aisa kuch nahin hai..hum sirf.. ''Nirupama said while Sameer looked startled at the allegation.

"Hum sirf kya?'' Raunak asked with anger evident in his eyes.

"Dekho Raunak! Tum jo soch rahe ho..aisa kuch bhi nahin hai..'' Sameer got up and tried pacifying Raunak.

"TO KYA HAI?'' Raunak shouted as he held the Sameer's collar and Sameer stumbled a bit.

"Raunak meri baat suno...'' Sameer tried releasing his collar from Raunak's hold.

"Kya baat hai ..Sunao ''Raunak uttered as he released the collar and pushed Sameer.

"SAMEER! ''Naina shouted as she saw Raunak releasing Sameer's collar and Sameer staggering back .His fingers could have brushed against the candle flame.He steadied himself and looked up at the source of voice.

The time froze for them and the world just went blur.He knew she was there and she knew he was there.But still it was hard to adjust to the reality; looking at each other and behaving like strangers.

Their paths have crossed again.

"Sameer ji! Aap please jayiye yahan se ab.Yeh sab main bardasht kar sakti hun lekin aap ko mere karan yeh sab sun na pade yeh mujhe acha nahin lag raha hai. ''Nirupama requested Sameer while Sameer obliged with a forced smile.

"Niru! Kya hua?Ro kyun rahe ho?'' Naina asked looking at teary eyes of Nirupama.

"Naina..'' Niru broke down while Naina tried pacifying her.

"Raunak! Nirupama ji tumhari hai..Hum bas..bachon ke bare mein baat kar rahe the.Apne rishton par bharosa karna ab bhi sikhni hai tumko.' Sameer said while Raunak threw a nasty glare at him.

"To tum mujhe sikhaoge..rishta kya hai ?Parivar kya hai?'' Raunak asked cocking his eyebrow.

"Raunak! Tumne galti ki hai Niru ko samajhne mein.Agar koi kuch acha bol raha hai,sahi bol raha hai ...humein maan leni chahiye.Chahe wo apna ho ya paraya..chahe khud use rishta nibhana hi kyun na aata ho.'' Naina threw the words while Sameer knew the words were meant for him.

"Nirupama ji! Main chalta hoon.'' Sameer said and got up to leave when the electricity came back.

"Naina ! Tum bhi jao.Main thik ho jaungi.'' Nirupama requested Naina while Naina called Nisha to go back to home.

"UNCLEEE..'' Nisha shouted as she came out of Rishav's room after calming Rishav who was crying because of the fights and tensions between three of his beloved people..his Mumma,Papa and Uncle.

"Arey Nisha!'' Sameer turned around to see Nisha running towards him followed by Naina who seemed all off.

Nisha stretched her hands out  and Sameer picked up her in his arms.

"Thank you! Aapne Mumma ke pass wish kite bhej diya tha isliye.'' She exclaimed and kissed him.

"OH...welcome beta.Aur ab to khus ho na?..Mumma wapas agayi.. ''Sameer asked planting a kiss on her cherubic cheeks.

"Haan..bahut khus hoon.Ab Mumma aloo paratha banayegi phir se..aap bhi aa jana khaneke liye humare ghar''.Nisha excitedly put her view.

"Wo..haan dekhenge.Acha tum batao tumhari test main marks kitne aaye hein?'' Sameer asked diverting the topic.

"Mumma ko dekhne hospi..tal main gayi thi na.Ache se revision nahin kar payi.Phir bhi 22 mila hai 25 se.Pata hai Rishav ko sirf 4 marks mile hain.Bilkul bhi padhai nahin kit hi.Nandita Miss ne Uncle ko bulake complain ki.Rishav ko bhi bahut gaali ki..usse punishment bhi mila.'' Nisha tried presenting the whole scenario of school to Sameer while pitting Rishav immensely.

"Oh!..Aisa hua hai..'' Sameer exclaimed seeing Nisha upset.

"Nisha! Ghar chalo.'' Naina instructed while Nisha got down from his arms and waved him a bye.

"Naina!...Hi! Tum thik ho?'' Sameer greeted and asked while Naina looked up miffed.

The bitterness of years had not faded away and both had realized that.

"Kyun ?Mujhe kya hua hai?'' Naina uttered none so gently.

"Tum..Nisha ki Mumma hogi..Mujhe yakeen nahin hua ..'' Sameer voiced his confusion and predicament of heart.

"Yakeen to mujhe bhi nahin hua tha uss din...Sameer Maheshwari! Thank you.Bahut ache padoshi ho tum..Bahut ache insaan ho tum..Tum abhi bhi nahin badle...Har kisiki zindagi barbad karne ka koi vaada kar liya hai kisise? Oh Sorry! Tumhein to vaada nibhana nahin aata sirf 'shart' jeetna aata hai..Sahi keh rahi hoon na?'' Naina mocked with a curt smile yet anger and pain evident behind each word.

"Naina..wo sab..''Sameer searched for words while Naina's words kicked in."Meri bachi ki itni pass bhi mat aa jao ki uski zindagi ki disha hi badal jaye..'' Naina warned as she left .

Sameer knew the times ahead were turbulent and relationships more tangled.

(To be continued).

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