Agle janam vich Allah

Aisa khel racha ke bheje

Mainu tu bana ke bheje

Tainu main banake bana ke bheje.

Vey fer tenu pata lagna

Kive peeta janda paani khara-khara

Vey tu mainu chad jana

Gallan teriyan to lagda ae yaara

Ve maitho tera mann bharya.

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1 week later :

Randhawa family was in a buzz of excitement today.

The reason for their excited chatter was that their eldest son, Sparsh, who was currently serving in the army, was coming home for a few days on holiday.

The family was eagerly awaiting his arrival later that day.

"Chachu...papa coming." Shravi giggled as she pulled Ruhaan's lower asking him to lift her up in his arms.

Ruhaan looked down at her and smiled. He switly lift her up in his arms.

He walked towards the dining hall where other family members were present.

Ruhaan placed Shravi on the dining table and he made himself comfortable on the chair.

"I can't wait to see Sparsh tonight." Diljeet Randhawa , Akarsh's dad said looking up from his plate , his face breaking into a wide smile.

"It's been too long since he's been home." Ajeet , Akarsh's uncle commented.

Sitting on the table , little Shravi was bouncing in her seat, a huge grin on her face.

Just as the family was finishing up their breakfast, the sound of a phone ringing broke the peaceful atmosphere. Everyone looked at each other, a mixture of excitement and anxiety on their faces.

Ritika quickly got up from her seat and hurried to answer the phone, her heart pounding in her chest. "It's Sparsh!" she exclaimed, holding the phone to her ear.

Ritika eagerly answered the phone, her eyes lighting up as she heard Sparsh's voice on the other end. "Sparsh, my darling, we've been waiting for your call," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "When will you be here? The whole family is dying to see you."

There was a pause on the other end of the phone, and then Sparsh's voice spoke up, warm and reassuring. "I'll be there later today, Ma," he said.

"Aradhana hai vaha?" Sparsh further asked about his wife.

"She must be in kitchen beta." Ritika replied.

"Kya aap...I wanna talk to her." Sparsh requested to which Ritika smiled.

"Aradhana" Ritika called out her name. "Jaldi aa ja beta Sparsh ka call hai...tere liye."

"Ohhhhhhhhhhh" Whole gang of cousins said in unison.

Aradhana came there , and took the phone from Ritika.

"Hello." Aradhana said.

Sparsh : missing me?

Aradhana : Nahi not at all...Shravi ko share karna padega aapke sath aap vahi thik ho.

Sparsh (chuckled) : Kuch dino ke liye to aata hu , aur Shravi aapke saath hi toh rehti hai Aradhana.

Aradhana sighed , a tear slipped down her cheek. "I was kidding Sparsh , please come back soon...it's been too long. Come back soon, please" she pleaded, her voice soft and urgent. "I miss you so much, Sparsh. I can't wait to see you again."

"Calm down Aradhana. Just few hours more to go." He said his tone soothing. "Even I can't wait to see you again , just a little more patience okay?"

Aradhana nodded pressing her lips together. She felt a tightness in her chest, a sense of unease that she couldn't quite explain. Maybe it was just nerves, the excitement of seeing her husband again after so many months apart. But something told her that there was more to it than that.

Even Sparsh could sense that something was troubling her.

Aradhana : Accha...ye batayiye kya layenge aap mere liye?

Sparsh : Aree mai aa raha hu kaafi nahi hai kya?

Aradhana : Nahi. Koi materialistic chiz chahiye mujhe.

Sparsh : toh kya chahiye aapko Aradhana?

Aradhana : umm...a bouquet full of roses.

Sparsh (smiled) : Thik hain. Aur kuch?

Aradhana : aur na haa...Shravi ke liye bhi kuch lete aana.

Sparsh : I have ordered a pair of anklets for her.

Aradhana : Wow... ab papa duty pe lag jao agle 15 din ke liye , aapka Sara time hamare hawale kar do.

Sparsh : ji kar diya aapke hawale sab.

Aradhana chuckled.

Sparsh : Aapko thodi der me call karta hu. Abhi nikal raha hu yaha se.

Aradhana : Haan thik hain. Byee.

Call hanged up.

Yuvraj : Haye Rabba call rakh bhi diya?

Yuvraj said dramatically.

Karan : Bhabhi aapne to hamare bhaiya ko Pura ka Pura chhin liya. Hamare baare me pucha tak nahi unhone.

Aradhana (twist his ear) : Chhin liya ke bacche. Aapke bhaiya aate hi aap logo ke sath hi sabse jyada time spend karte hai.

Ruhaan : ohhoo bhabhi is jealous.

Aradhana (pouts) : Yess I am.

"Koi baat nahi bhabhi , iss baar aap sabse jyada time spend karna Sparsh bhai ke sath." Akarsh interrupted, while stepping down the stairs , Listening to family banters.

Aradhana smiled at him. "Mai mazak kar rahi thi."

"Lekin mai mazak nahi kar raha tha." Akarsh replied. "It's your right." He added.

"No o I will." Shravi said in her gibberish language.

Everyone chuckled at her. After some time Akarsh left for his office.

Akarsh's office.

As Akarsh made his way to his cabin, he was lost in thought about his brother's impending arrival.

He was so caught up in his excitement that he didn't notice what was right in front of him.

Suddenly, he felt a jolt as he crashed into someone, sending them both stumbling backwards.

He rubbed his head, wincing as he looked up to see who he had accidentally bumped into.

To his surprise, he saw Agraja standing there, looking just as surprised as he felt.

Agraja : Sir dekh ke chalo na.

Akarsh : Sorry...

Agraja : wait...what??

Akarsh : what?

Agraja : You apologised?

Akarsh (cleared his throat) : Come to my cabin.

Both of them walked inside his cabin.

Both of them themselves comfortable and sfarted discussing a recent case they had been working on.

He was leaning back in his chair, looking thoughtful. "I can't shake the feeling that we're missing something," he said. "There has to be more to this case than meets the eye."

She nodded, her expression serious. She was flipping through the case files, looking for any clues they might have overlooked.

As they continued to discuss the case, both of them became more and more frustrated.

They had been working on it for weeks, but they seemed no closer to solving it than they had been at the beginning.

He slammed his hand down on the desk in frustration. "Dammit, we need a break," he said, standing up and pacing the room.

She watched as he paced, her brow furrowing with concern. She knew how hard he had been working on this case, and she could see the toll it was taking on him.

"Maybe you're right," she said, getting up from her chair. "Let's take a walk and clear our heads."

He stopped pacing, "Alright," he said, nodding. "A walk sounds good."

Both of them headed outside, walking side by side in silence.

The fresh air felt good on their faces, and they both took deep breaths, trying to calm their frayed nerves.

After a few minutes of walking, Agraja spoke up. "You know," she said, "we make a good team."

Akarsh glanced over at her, "You think so?" he said, raising an eyebrow. "Even though I can be a pain in the ass sometimes?"

She chuckled, shaking her head. "Yeah, you can be a real pain sometimes," she said, nudging him playfully. "But you're also one of the smartest people I know. And I know that you're always trying to do what's best for the team, even if you don't always go about it in the nicest way."

Suddenly , his phone started to ring. He excused himself and left from there picking up the call.

"Ye sir aaj itna acche se baat kar rahe the?" She thought. "Mai sapna toh nahi dekh rahi?" She pinched her own arm and winced.

"Shadi ke liye dusri ladki mil gayi hogi." She added to her thought. "Anyways...mujhe kya."

☆~☆~☆

Akarsh : Haa bhai bolo.

Sparsh : Akarsh...Shravi ka dhyan rakhna.

Akarsh : Rakhta to hu bhai.

Sparsh : If anything happens to me please take care of my daughter and my wife.

Akarsh : What the hell are you saying... aap aisi baate kyu kar rahe ho?

Sparsh : Nothing just...my sixth sense is indicating something...which I am unable to understand.

Akarsh : aap ulta sidha sochna band Karo please.

Sparsh : hmm.

He smiled painfully.

On the other side :

Time skips to the evening :

Vivek was instructing his employees about how to present presentation in front of clients.

He then posed his employees with this question, "Do any of you have any doubts or queries to ask me right now?"

"Doubt to tab aayega na jab kuch samjha hoga." Seher exclaimed loudly gaining his glare.

Vivek : Do one thing... there are bunch of files in my cabin , deliver them to store room. They are of no use just like you.

Seher : me??

"Yess you." He pointed his finger at her. "Tumhe vaise bhi samjh to kuch aa nahi aa raha hai. Go and do the I work." He ordered.

She stared at him. "How can I? Aap kisi aur ko..."

"No you will do it." He made himself clear.

"Fine." Saying this she walked inside his cabin to pick up bunch of files.

This Varun is getting on my nerves now. I mean okay he is my fake boyfriend...but he don't own me.

I walked towards the store room , holding those bunch of files which Varun I mean Vivek sir asked me to keep them in store room because they are of no use just like me?

I mean there were the exact words he said.

He roasted me , everyone roasts me. But I can roast more better.

I opened the door , just as I stepped inside the room , it was all black.

I stepped forward , in search of switch.

Suddenly, I bumped with something and all the files from my hand fell down and also I was lying on the floor.

I lifted my lashes , to get a clear view with whom I just bumped.

But it was all dark , I somehow managed to get up , but blinked my eyes as soon as my gaze fell on my hands.

My eyes widened.

ITS RED---

BLOOD...

WTF---

My heart pounding in my chest...my hands started to shiver.

Before I could process what's happening, lights turned on.

I gaze fell on the ground.

"SPARSH RANDHAWA?" I murmured , seeing his injured body in front of my eyes. I know him , he is my brother's best friend. And he is lying dead in front of me.

Oh my goshhh!!!

I screamed , tears welled up in my eyes. I felt my tears sliding down my cheek.

Suddenly , I heard Varun's voice. "Seher run."

I was also able to hear the siren of police.

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