Hearing his voice, she started crying like a baby...holding the phone tightly...Jai wanted to take her in his arms right there..the more she cried..he felt someone twisted his heart again and again...

Jai: Baby...see am talking to you...calm down...

Maya (still in between sobs): Don't talk to me...

Jai: Acha..I won't...but will you be able to come to the hospital now?

That's when it hit Maya that he called her from her hospital..

Maya (Immediately getting panicked): Omg what happened...you okay? Why are you there?

Jai: Yes am okay..but Arnab is not...but he will be fine...

Maya: I will be there in half an hour...

Jai: Some senior doctor is checking him..tarahura korar dorkar nai (you don't have to hurry) take your time and come...

Maya: Don't pretend like you care...you don't...(And she cut the call)

Jai closed his eyes...every time he made an effort..backfired him. He was almost at her doorstep when he got a call from the headquarter... the naxals attacked Arnab and his team who was actually representing him there since he took a day off. Jay had to rush and it made him forget to inform "her" ...immediately after, he got busy in making a back up plan with Mr. Saswata Segupta. Two of their people died on spot...if he would have reached there on time...probably he would be able to save them...Arnab was being shot who eventually tried to save one of their fellow team members and got shot instead. As per the doctor the bullet didn't hit him...just touched his flesh...they were relived...Mr. Sengrapta insisted to accompany him to the hospital. Maya was not really required here as the attendants already started to treat Arnab. Jai was being greedy..her hospital reminded him of her..he knew..she probably didn't sleep at all..waited for him...cried for him...and would be extremely angry...after almost three months,, their relation was getting better...she gave him a chance and he ruined it again. At the same time, he also knew that she loves him hopelessly the way he loves her and that was so strong that these small issues won't be able to break them apart...❤️

He gave his Kaku a call..

Kaku: Hello..[ Jay's phone had no charge so he was calling them from the booth inside the nursing home campus]

Jai: It's me Kaku...

Kaku (A little astonished): Which number is this re? Are you not supposed to be with Shona Ma?

Jay kept silent..Mr. Ray understood his silence...

Kaku: She was so excited... It's okay Tiger...happens in the line we are in...

Jay (Stubbornly): Then why does not she understand the same?

Kaku: Why would she? She deserves your time. She sounded so happy that she would be able to spend sometime with her husband after such a long time...and do you know she wanted to share a big news with you?

Jay: What news Kaku?

Kaku: Let her share the news, Jai...it's her right...

That's when Jai remembered her words...when she told him that she wanted to share something...

Kaku: She would be angry..so you need to be calm...please listen to her patiently...

Jai (Messing his hair): Yeah...I am just tired Kaku...Arnab is hospitalized..

Kaku: What happened?

Jai narrated him the whole incident...

Kaku: Don't worry he will be fine and Maya will understand...bring her back to her home...

Jai: If she wants to come back. I am not going to force her...if she wants it like this...let it be like this..

Kaku: Jai..it's not her fault...you also know that...try to handle the situation like a matured individual...

Jai (rubbing his forehead): Yes Kaku..

Kaku: That's like my tiger...give Arnab my regards and ask him to get well soon...I will visit him once he is home...

Jai: Probably they will discharge him by today evening only...

Kaku: That sounds great...Which hospital?

Jai: Maya's...

Kaku smiled at him....

Kaku: Take Care Boy...am expecting my "Ghorer Lokhi" (Goddess Laxmi of my home) today...right?

Jai (Taking a long breathe): Alright!

That's when someone called him from back and Jai saw a worried Meena..

Jai: Kaku..am calling you after sometime...

Kaku: Sure..

Meena rushed towards Jai..

Meena: Jai..what did doctor say?

Jai: Nothing serious, Meena..he will be fine...the bullet didn't hit him...

Meena sighed a relief...

Jai: Come with me...I will take you to him...

On their way.

Meena: Jai?

Jai: Yes..

Meena: Are you and Maya back together?

Jai gave her an annoying look...

Meena: I mean..she called me yesterday to know if Arnab came back...she didn't get your connection I guess..and I thought...

Jai gave her a small smile when Mr. Sengupta approached them..

Jai: Sir..this is Meena, Arnab's wife...

Meena and Mr. Sengupta greeted each other....

Mr. Sengupta to Meena: He is sleeping....take a left...the second last room...

Mr. Sengupta to Jai: Jai, their families got their bodies...I will see you at Nimtala Burning Ghat...

Jai: Sure Sir, just communicate me the time...

Mr. Sengupta: Your phone is dead..I don't think they will reach there before 2...Come by 1.30...

Jai: Yes Sir...

Mr. Sengupta was about to say something when his eyes went to a figure stood behind Jai...

Jai looked at where Mr. Sengupta was looking at...

Mr. Sengupta came forward and smiled at her...

Mr. Sengupta: I suppose you are Mrs. Ray, right?

Maya looked at Jai..

Jai: He is the head of  Kolkata Police Crime Brunch..I and Arnab..

Mr. Sengupta (Cutting him off): They work for our Kolkata...

Maya remained silent...

Mr. Sengupta: Your anger is justified, Mrs. Ray...I called Jai...we would probably lose Arnab also if Jay didn't reach the place at the right time...you can always ask me why Jay among these many people? Let me tell you, Lalbazar currently has some 3-4 sincere officers and Jai is one of them...

Jai: Sir please...

Maya spoke up..

Maya: I am sorry Mr. Sengupta if I offended you...

Mr. Sengupta: No you did not...you must be wondering if this guy who is so good at giving lectures...has a family?

Maya: Yeahhh (Biting her lip) I mean do you have one? (Jay wanted to face palm😂)

Mr. Sengupta (With a smile): I do have one...My mother, wife and a naughty daughter are there in my family...(Looking at Jai) Jai why don't come with your wife one day at our place...my women will be delighted to see her...

Maya: I would love to visit your place, Mr. Sengupta...you also come to our home with your family...[Jay smirked at his wife]

Mr. Sengupta: Absolutely...Jai I will see you then...

Jai nodded his head. Bidding them goodbye, Mr. Sengupta left from there.

Maya (Not looking at him): How is Arnab now?

Jai: He is fine...Meena is there with him...

Maya (nodding her head a little): Did you eat anything?

Jay (holding her hand, brought her close to him): Did you?

Tears started to flow freely from her eyes..Jay quickly pulled her in his arms...held her tight in his embrace...

Maya (snuggling more into his chest): I thought...I would not be able to see you again..you won't hold me like this ever...(she started sobbing hard)

Jay (Rocking her in his hug...kissing her hair): Am sorry..am sorry...(He could not say anything more, as every time he promised her something...was not able to keep it)

Maya (Looked at him): Only Sorry? Earlier you used to promise at least...

Jai (Giving her small smile): Hmm..I am a bad husband...never kept my promises...

She pulled his head to her height and smooched him...

Maya: One more time..you will speak nonsense... I will stop your blabbering like this, Mr. Ray

Jai (Giving her his best smile and wrapping his arms around her): If this would be the outcome..I would love to blabber all my life, Mrs. Ray..

Maya (Putting her head back to his shoulder): Was I rude to Mr. Sengupta?

Jai (Chuckled at her): See not only me...you actually made him scared too...with those big eyes and red nose...

Maya (Punching him on his stomach): You are so mean...

Her phone started ringing and it was from her Thamma...Jay picked it up when Maya was still clung to him...

Jay: Thamma...

Thamma (Smiled widely): Tumi thik acho? (Are you alright?) Maya was so worried...you know her...

Jay (Looked at his wife who made a face...playing with his shirt buttons): Yes Thamma...I am okay..I wanted to say sorry..I could not make it last day..and you cooked for me...It was my fault...

Thamma: Na na, baba...(No No, Son) I understand...but who will make that mad girl understand...she gets panicked immediately...did she share the news with you? where is she by the way?

Jay was confused...

Jay: Here only Thamma...

He hands over the phone to Maya.

Maya: Yes Thamma..

Thamma: Did you tell him or not?

Maya bit her lip...looked at Jay who was also looking at her with a confused expression...

Maya: I am about to...

Thamma: Lord...tell him fast before he gets to know it from others..he is in your hospital...

Maya: Yes Thamma...

Thamma: Go ahead, my girl...God is with you...he is your Joy, right? He will understand...

Maya cut the call and looked at him...

Jay: What is it, Shona?

Maya: Can we grab something from canteen? I am starving...

She cursed herself as her stomach rumbled...she didn't eat anything last night as she was in stress...she didn't feel the hunger. If not for herself..for her baby's sake she had to eat...

His expression softened and he pecked her lips..

Jai:  Arnab?

Maya: Let me check if Lila has come...

She called her number and asked her to come....

Lila came after a minute and blushed a little seeing Jay...

Lila (Shyly): Yes Didi...

Maya: Lila..My relative is in the room no. 302...will you be there till we come back? (Looking at Jai) Do we need more people?

Jai: No..4 constables are there in the entrance gate of Emergency ward...

Maya: Done Lila?

Lila: Yes Didi....

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Won't be able to update tomorrow...and not sure about Saturday or Sunday😑

Cya Darlings❤