Arjun woke up hearing the sound of morning alarm which he set in his mobile. He found Radhika is sleeping peacefully completely covering herself with the blanket. He stretched himself & get up from the bed. First, he went to bathroom to freshen up. He opened the knob of shower, cold water hit his body. He shivered, but soon got adjusted with the temperature. He remembered last night hallucination. He can feel light pain on his forehead. After bathing, he wore his Yoga clothes & climbed up the stairs & went in terrace. Fog covered the whole atmosphere just like his mind clouded with confusion. It is his daily routine to do Yoga for two hours. He started with Pranayama to control his stressed mind. He closed his eyes, but he failed to concentrate. Flashes of Passing out Parade Ceremony coming in front of his eyes. His own voice taking pledge before few years, resonated in his ears.
“I do solemnly declare upon my honour and conscience that I will act at all times to the best of my ability and knowledge in a manner befitting a police officer.”
“I will preserve the dignity and will respect the rights of all individuals”
“I will discharge my duties with integrity and will promote understanding and conciliation”
“I will exercise my authority as a police officer in the manner intended by the law”
“I will faithfully obey the orders of my superiors and will be ready to confront danger in the line of duty “
“I will act with honesty, courtesy and regard for the welfare of others, and will endeavour to develop the esprit de corps”
He opened his eyes & bytes his lips. “Are you following these oaths you took? You are neglecting your duty. It is wrong. It is equal to corruption. How are you going to look at your daughter eyes, who considered you as her HERO?? How are you looks at yourself in mirror? “ His inner voice shouted at him.
“Shut Up, just Shut up. If I investigate the case honestly, I know, I will put my family in danger. I can’t do that.”
“Don’t you know it when you joined in the Police service? Why the hell did you chose the career if you that much weak? You know about this kind of challenges. Now, you are backing off? Shame on You.” His inner voice again shouted at him. He tightly closed his ears with his hands.
“You are my HERO papa. Mom said, you punish bad men & protect us all.” Little Ava said encircled her small arms around Arjun. Arjun noticed the brightness on her face. He lovingly looked at his daughter. But she fades in front of him. “HERO???” his inner voice mocked him.” You are a backboneless man.”
“Shut Up” Arjun frustratedly shouted.
“Determination excels all barriers. Just Stay calm, keep your mind focused & proceed.”He recalled his Trainer advice.
Arjun again closed his eyes. This time calmly, he already made up his mind. He will proceed. He was down in his memory lane. Little Arjun is sitting with the book in front of him, his mother sitting in front of him, getting him prepared for the poetry competition in school.
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit………………………”
Darkness had long surrendered to the light. Now, the fog also getting clear. The first orange hued rays of sunrise kissing the sky. The yellow shining sun started rising. It filled the sky with mighty colours of red and splashed the clouds with endless rays of pink. It was bright and mesmerizing.
After completing his exercise, Arjun went to kitchen & made tea. He poured it in two cups & came in the bedroom, where Radhika is sleeping completely under blanket. “Radhika, wake up. It’s morning.” As usual, without getting any response, he came & sat in the bed beside her. He uncovered the blanket from her face & shook her gently. “Arre wake up yaar.” Arjun put his cold hand on her.
”eeeks” Radhika made an irritated face & almost pushed him. Arjun decided to sprinkled water on her face but changed his mind. He took a flower from the vase & started tracing her face with it. She made a cute face & turned other side. He smiled seeing her innocent move. He came close to her & again started tracing her neck this time. She tried blocking him with her hand but he changed the position of flower everytime. She tried to catch hold of the thing which was disturbing her. Finally, when she could not take any more, she woke up with a start.
Radhika- I hate You.
Arjun- But I love You. ( He lightly hit her face with the flower).
Radhika- Why you disturbed my sleep?
Arjun- Check the time. By the way, who said that I was disturbing your sleep, I was just loving You. Good Morning & hot tea for my lovely wife.
Radhika lazily rubbed her eyes. She is a late riser, so every day Arjun wakes her up & make tea for her.
Radhika- Morning.
Arjun got up from the bed with his cup & took the newspaper to see the headlines. Radhika is keenly looking at him.
Radhika- Arjun, are you fine??
Arjun- Yes. Why??
Radhika- nothing. I thought last night, you were upset & lost in some thoughts.
Arjun- nothing to worry Radhika.
Radhika- I know you better. Please say what is bothering you.
Arjun came & sat beside her in the bed.
Arjun- A rape case…..
Radhika ( hold his hand)- Arjun please, you are too sensitive. Please don’t take the case personally.
Arjun- I did not even take it professionally.
Radhika- what?
Arjun- I made my mind, I will not back off.
Radhika( confused)- what you are saying Arjun?? I am not getting anything.
Arjun- I am fine Radhika.
Radhika looked at him & hold his chin. She looked directly in his eyes.
Radhika- Just listen what your heart says. Do your duty, else you will not live in peace & neither us. I can guess you get some threats about harming us. I trust you. No need to back off.
Arjun- Thanks & I love you. Sorry for last night.
Radhika narrowed her eyes. She looked at the clock & her eyes widens. “ohh god, I am late.” She almost pushed Arjun from the bed & jumped down. Arjun caught hold her hand, with a naughty glint on his face.” What about tonight?”
Radhika-now, I don’t have time for this kind of bakwaas. You are a father of one child & we are not newly married couple. So, don’t give this type of expression in morning.
Arjun- I will give you this type of expression when we become grandparents.
Radhika rolled her eyes. “Get lost Arjun.”
She went inside washroom to freshen up. When, she came out, she looked Arjun already get ready wearing his Uniform.
Radhika- You get ready so early??
Arjun- I have some important work Radhika. So, need to go early.
Radhika- Please wait , let me make breakfast for you.
She rushed inside kitchen. Arjun took the newspaper & came out, sat in the dinning table. Soon, Radhika served him breakfast. He ate in hurry.
Radhika- Btw, Ava told about her maths exam. She got good scores. Before going, sign her exam copy.
Arjun- hmm, my intelligent daughter.
Radhika- accha listen naa, I am thinking that I should start teaching again. I am getting bored.
Arjun- Why you asking me this?? Just do what you want. Bas, Stay safe. The place is not nice.
Radhika nodded her head.”You are the Inspector here. Make it a nice place.”
Arjun went in his daughter room. Ava is sleeping. He took out the copy from her bag & signed it. He kissed her forehead lightly & went out.
Arjun gave a side hug to Radhika, took his cap & went outside. He mumbled “tonight” & winked at her.
I know, its small update. So, Sorry. UPDATED & Waiting for reviews.
35 Comments
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ARjun’s confusion is cleared..!! Naughty police officer!!!…I loved the way u said abt his confusion being cleared..!!! Yep..short…!! Their vows…!! Thanks Madhu..that was super one to include here…!! Now..am like..what will happen next…radz asking Arjun to make the place safe!! Too good…!! Ava..and Radz..!!! Will they be targeted or Arjun will make a clever move…!! Am Thinking…eager for next one…loved it Madhu!!..
Heyy Jessie. How are you?? Yes, Arjun confusion is cleared. He made his mind, what he wants to do. Indeed, he is a naughty one. Glad that you liked the idea of including the vows. I feel its quite necessary. Lets see, what happens next. Thanks for your lovely, inspiring comment. Will continue soon. Loads of Love.& a big thanks for accepting this story.
Loved this episode di.arjun &radhika always a loving couple and here supports each other.Thanks for that update.love you take care di
Thanks Chasni for your lovely comment. Glad that you are liking the story. Will continue soon. Loads of Love to you too. Take care.
Madhumita darling superb,excellent,mind-blowing,outstanding episode…..i loved it.i liked all the scenes…. I likes ardhika’s romance part a lot yaar. Will be waiting for next episode…… Tc loads of love to u from me and teddy hug to u…..
ohh Arti, thanks dear for the lovely, inspiring comment. Thanks for all the praising. Glad that you liked the part. Specially, thanks for liking the romance part. Will continue soon. Loads of Love & a tight hug from my side to you too.
super update……….
Thanks Subha.
Awesome episode, love it to the core, waiting for the next update. 🙂
Thanks Brin. Glad that you are liking it. Will continue soon. Loads of Love.
Wooooow di… beautiful update …i loved the say the sun took charge of the sky ,crushing darkness beaneath its feet just like the way arjun won over his confusion…. just awesomeee… love u di…muahh..post soon????
Thanks Sree for your lovely comment. Glad that you are liking it. Thanks for loving the sunrise scene & Arjun’s won over his doubt. Will Update soon. Loads of Love to U too dear.
Wow… super Madhu… loved it… sincere police officer and naughty husband and perfect father… awsme dear… waiting for nxt… tc 🙂
Thanks Sulbi. Glad that you liked the part & also Arjun character. Will continue soon. Loads of Love.
nice one. Lovely ardhika
Thanks Moni. Glad that you liked. Loads of Love.
Loved it…Madhu…m
Thanks Saran.
i loved it superb one
Thanks Meenakshi.
Madhu, I loved the way he cleared his confusion. U wrote that beautifully. Ardhika part also really nice…. The chapter was superb…. Waiting for next one….
Thanks Jewel for your lovely comment. Glad that you liked the part, where his confusion get cleared. Lets see, what happens next. Will Continue soon. Loads of Love.
I loved it madhu…remembering the vows …. anrjuns mind got cleared as the fog got cleared superb scene … great going girl …waiting for next one .. 😀
Thanks Sangee for your lovely comment. Super Happy that you liked the part, where Arjun’s mind get cleared from all the confusion. Will continue soon. Loads of Love.
wow! lovely epi ya …..ardhika scene always super…..and that vows ,I think every police officer should follow this,.,..in real life also ya and super radhika the way support arjun no needs to back off…really awosome ya and arjun also why u r asking to me this?just do what u want ,its really nice and luck to have him and interesting story ya update soon ……waiting….
Thanks sne for your lovely comment. Glad that you are liking ArDhika here. Yes, the vows should be followed by every officer. Lets see, what happens next. Will update soon.
Hai Madhu. I’m very happy that everything is peaceful in this chapter…..I read this one till the end tensed whether there would be any violence….I breathed a sigh of relieve when there wasn’t……I liked the way Arjun’s conscience popped out mocking his fear which led him to take the right decision…..I respect him for that…..I am happy that his heart didn’t falter in this weak moment where so many fail…..I like his family….they support him in everything…..which encourages him to listen to his heart…..I really wish that this happy family wouldn’t be torn apart…..love ya….tc…..
Thanks Aasthu for the lovely comment. Yes, its a peaceful chapter. No violence at all, though I am not taking any guarantee that it will remain peaceful. Yes, it’s a fight & he took right decision. Lets see, if he able to follow that path or not. Radhika knows him better, she know that he is sensitive. Will update soon. Loads of Love. Thanks again.
Another amazing update Madhu as always, you have depicted Arjun’s inner turmoil so perfectly that the emotions came to life. The ride in which he conquers his fear is so very well penned down, his mind was foggy with doubts but the strength of his love for his duty lifted his fear aways. ?
Ardhika part was also very nice and now I can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks Gia for the lovely comment. Glad you liked Arjun’s confusion clearing part. I am afraid while writing. Now, relieved. Thanks for liking ArDhika also. Will update soon. Loads of love.
My madhu…it’s soooooooo beautiful..incredibly awesome. ..the turmoil of arjun’s heart n mind…the dilemma…his fears n then the reminder of his oath…the every single word of his oath was marvellous. …the deep darkness turned into bright morning….n with that arjun’s heart also got cleared with his turmoil……it filled so much courage n power in me also…I felt each word deep inside my heart. ..madhu my sweeeeeetheart darling. ..you wrote sooo expressively…it’s really superbbbb. ..ardhika morning romance was very cuteeeee. ..n rads understood her husband’s problem n gave her soothing gesture. …it was really very beautiful. …arjun teasing rads…very sweeeeeet. ….this story is really outstanding. ..item loving it sooo muchhhhhh
Keep it up honeyyy. . Love you loads. muaaaaahhhhhh Bear hug my sweeeeeetheart darling madhu ♡♡♡♡♡♡ :*
Loads of Love to you too Roma di.
Thanks Roma di for your lovely, inspiring comment. Glad to know that you liked the part. Thanks again for loving the Arjun’s confusion clearing part. I was worried when writing it. Very happy to know that I able to touch your heart through my writing. Radhika knows him well. Lets see, how these two manage & how the story progress. Thanks for such a motivating comment.