My Word is My Bond… Part – 17
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All turned towards the door to find Krishna.
Krishna: I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to hear you… But as it was about her, I couldn’t help it… Sorry…
Neil: Oh baby… It’s okay… Now stop becoming a baby…
Krishna: (Smiled.) Sorry… Can’t help it… Manufacturing defect…
All smiled.
Arjun: Don’t you think you’re being too much friendly with your boss…?
Krishna: I have zero regrets… (Smiling wide.)
Arjun: (Smiled.)
Neil: Hmmm… Now shut up… Tell me what is reason behind your visit…?
Krishna: (Becoming serious.) Yup… Here you go Sir… (And handed few papers.)
Arjun: (Got the papers.)
Neil: (To Krishna.) Now what are these papers…?
Arjun: How did you get these…? (Asked all tensed and confused.)
Om: What is that Arjun…?
Neil: (Got the papers and checked.) The Confidential Documents…?
Om: What…?
Neil: The confidential documents of our media house… Safeguarded by our grandfathers… Which Nandhini Pandey was been searching for ages…
Om: How did you get them…? Speak up…
Krishna: (Extended another envelope.)
Neil: Now what is this…? (And grabbed the envelope.) (A pleasant smile formed in his face after unfolding the envelope.)
Om and Arjun: (Peeped in and had a look on to the thing in Neil’s hands. A smiled filled their face too.)
Om: Good old memories…
Neil: And the end of all our good days…
Om: (Side hugging him and comforted him.)
Arjun: (Took the photo from Neil’s hands and a lonely tear dropped from his eyes.)
Neil: (Moved forward and hugged Arjun tight.)
Arjun: (Reciprocated the hug and comforted him.)
Om: (Hugged them both together, with Neil in middle.)
At once when they were composed, they broke the hug.
Arjun: (Looking at the photo.) All our grandfathers, along with RK uncle… The true example of bonding…
Neil: Yup… Dadus were too close to each other… And RK uncle… Man of trust…
Om: He is a big loss to anyone of us…
Arjun: He was always a support system… Not only to our elders, but even to us…
Neil: True… I still remember him taking the best care of us…
Om: And how many times he landed in hospital bed doing that…? Still kept running for us…
Arjun: Yeah… (Realization struck him. Turned to Krishna.) But how did you get these…?
Neil: Exactly… Who are you…?
Om: (Walked forward and caressed his face.) Who are you…? You had always made me fell close to heart… But couldn’t put my finger exactly on what… Who are you…?
Krishna: (Smiled and extended another envelope to him.)
Neil: Not again… Yaar… What is with you…? Can’t you open up and speak…? Duffer… (And was huffing irritated.)
Om: (Was simply adoring the smile on Krishna’s face.)
Arjun: (Walked forward and got the envelope. It was another photo. As his eyes fell on the photo, his eyes welled up. He lifted his eyes to look into the tear filled eyes of Krishna.)
Neil: (Noticing the changing expressions.) What is it Arjun…? (He pulled the photo.)
Arjun: (Pulled Krishna into his arms and hugged him tight.)
Tears were flowing from both the pair of eyes.
Neil: (With baby steps reached Om, to have a clear look at the face of the person in his friend’s embrace.)
Om: (Took the photo and a smiled adored his lips with a lone tear dropping down.)
Om: (Stepped forward to the duo.)
Arjun: (Broke the hug and looked straight into his eyes.)
Om: (Turned Krishna towards him, stared at him for few seconds and hugged him tight.)
Neil: (Was motionless.)
As Om and Krishna broke the hug,
Krishna: Oh hello Mr. Duffer… Come out of your dream land…
Neil: Oh really…? Me…? Duffer…?
Krishna: (Simply shrugged his shoulders.)
Neil: Main abhee dikhaata hoon tumhen… (And there begin the “chase me” game.)
They were running around the whole cabin. Finally Neil got hold of him and pulled him into a tight hug.
Neil: Duffer… Pahale nahin bole sakate…?
Krishna: (Tightening the hug.) Sorry Nikki bhai…
Neil: (Broke the hug.)
Om: (Side hugged him from other side.)
Arjun: (Standing in front of the trio.) (To Krishna.) Why today…?
Neil: Why today…? Matlab…?
Om: Matlab… Jo ladka aaj tak kudh ka pahachaan hum sab se chhupa raha tha… Achaanak se apana sach hamaare saamane khol raha hai… It cannot be…
Neil: (Cutting him off.) There is something serious behind it…
Om: (Nodded his head affirmative.)
Krishna: (His eyes were throughout locked with Arjun’s.)
Arjun: (Stepped forward and stood close to him.) What is it K…?
Krishna: It is true… I was been hiding my identity since a long time… I had no other option to safeguard the promise I gave… I was always around you people… I would have not come out of dark if this situation wasn’t raised…
Om: What situation…?
Krishna: Nandhini Pandey is unusually calm… She is up to something… I got my team behind her… No use… But…
Neil: But…?
Krishna: But not until, I got this into my notice…? (Extended another envelope.) All thanks to my Beautiful for the best camera…
Arjun: (Got the envelope.)
Neil: Oh God… Not again K… I think you’re been hypnotized by the envelopes…
Arjun: It is very serious Neil…
Neil: (Making faces thought, again back to Neil. Huffed and got the photo from his hands. Even the colours of his face drained out.) This… (He didn’t complete the sentence.)
Om: What is that guys…? (Stepped forward to get the photo.)
Neil: (Stepped back hiding the photo behind.)
Om: (Confused.) Neil…?
Neil: (Didn’t neither responded or looked at him.)
Arjun: (Stepped forward, side hugged Om tight.) (To Neil.) Neil… (Gestured him to show as he looked at him.)
Neil: Arjun… But…
Arjun: (Cutting him off.) One day truth is destined to come out Neil… Let it be when he is with us… What if this happens when he is all alone…? No Neil… Let us not complicate the things…
Neil: (Weighed his every single word and understood the importance. He slowly extended the photo to Om, with shivering hand.)
Om: (Got the photo in his hand. The floor under his legs was swiped off at the very moment. He was about to fall back, but all thanks to Arjun who had held him tight.)
Krishna: (Walked forward and stood in front of Om with head hung low.) I’m sorry Omi bhai…
Om: (Composed himself, handed the photo to Arjun and stepped forward.) (Raised his hands, cupping Krishna’s face and made him look into his eyes.) Apologize only when you’re wrong… Not for anyone else’s mistake… (A lone tear escaped his eyes.)
Krishna: (Hugged him tight.)
All their trance was broken by the opening sound of door. All the eyes settled on the person at door.
Voice: What is happening here…? (And moved towards them, closing the door and stopped few steps away from them.)
Krishna: (He reduced the distanced between the person and him. Went on his knees. Got hold of the person’s hands. Dropped his head down. Closing his eyes.) I’m sorry Radhi di… I didn’t mean to hurt you… Sorry…
Radzie: (Her breath hitched as Krishna addressed her Radhi di. Few memories flashed in front of her eyes. Going on her knees, lifted his face by cupping it in her hands.)
They were silent. None spoke a word. Breaking the silence,
Radzie: You’re grown up into a handsome, young man… My Aansoo ka taink… (And ruffled his hair.)
Krishna: Oh di… Please… (And hugged her tight.) I’m sorry Radhi di… Trust me, I didn’t had any idea to hurt you… It is just that we accidently met and our bonding was developed… Nothing was pre-planned di… But, without any other way left out, I utilized our relationship to enter into everyone’s life… Please di… Trust me… Please…
(Every single eyes had tears.)
Radzie: (Broke the hug gently. Wiped off his tears.) You earned my trust dear… And it isn’t so weak… So chill baby boy…
Krishna: (Smiled.)
They got on to their feet.
Radzie: So what was the discussion going on…? I know there is something more…
Krishna: Radhi di… I don’t want to lie to you… Yes… There are few serious issues… But I can’t tell you now… Please understand di… And trust me, I won’t let anything happen to anyone…
Radzie: And to you too…
Krishna: (Nodded affirmative.)
Radzie: Okay… You guys carry on… Will come sometime later… (And walked off.)
Neil: I thought you was going to tell her about the photo… But you managed… Smart boy…
Krishna: (Passed a painful smile.) I again used her trust for my own benefits… (And sighed.)
Arjun: No… You didn’t… And it was necessary… So relax…
Krishna: (Nodded affirmative.)
Om: Ok guys… You people carry on with the work and plan accordingly… Let me know later… Will catch you all straight at the hospital…
Neil: You aren’t going anywhere…
Om: Stop being a stubborn kid Nikki… I’m going… My gallery needs me… So bye… And trust me Nikki… I’m much stronger now with you all in my life… (Passed a smile and walked off.)
Neil: Ajju… Stop him… I don’t trust his emotional outbursts…
Arjun: Don’t worry… He’ll be fine… (And pointed somewhere.)
The other two looked at the same direction to find Om and Gauri talking.
Scene between Om and Gauri,
Gauri: Hi Om Sir… How are you…? (With her usual chirpiness…)
Om: (Passed a weak smile.)
Gauri: (Understandingly.) Going somewhere…?
Om: Yeah… Gallery…
Gauri: Oh great…
Om: Bye… See you later… (Was about to step forward, but stopped and turned to her.) Would you like to join me…?
Gauri: (Smiling wide nodded her head.)
Om: Come…
Gauri: Just a sec… (She messaged someone and went along with Om)
Back to the trio,
Krishna: (His phone beeped with a message notification.)
Message reads,
Hi KB… Going to the world of art… Will meet you later… Bye dear… Take care…
Krishna: (Smiled.) She is going along with him…
Neil: Ok… Let them enjoy…
Lots of Love,
Anci