KaYa OS: Jaan
Anita
sat on the sofa in a secluded corner of her room. She was worried, really
worried. Kabir had agreed for the engagement in the wink of an eye. But why?
Was there something that Shreya had missed while telling the truth? Was there
more to the story than it met her eye? Could Shreya be portraying Kabir as the
faulty one in their relationship? Was Shreya actually so nice as she seemed to
be? Was Kabir actually the right choice for Ananya? Was he truly in love with
her?
Questions
ran along the back of her mind but somehow her adamant state was not letting
the logical questions surface. She didn’t want to think rationally because
Shreya had spoken so softly that she felt wanted to believe her instead of
Kabir. Somewhere her heart was not willing to accept that Kabir was a bad
person but then her impulsive reactions as a mother didn’t want to see any reason.
She just wanted to protect her daughter. She had brought her Ananya up like a
flower, protecting her from anything and everything that would ruin her
happiness. She had always pampered Ananya to death, not making her do any
housework, cooking for her all the time, feeding her, putting her to sleep. And
the worst part is that she had to do everything, but alone.
Anita
sighed, if only Ananya's father had been alive then she wouldn’t have felt so
lonely and she could have been stern with Anaya but being a single parent she
had to be soft and extremely protective of her daughter, something a father
would have done. Tears escaped her eyes, as she saw Ananya’s sunken face when
she had refused to eat in the morning and left home wiping her tears off
without even waving a goodbye.
“I’m
only trying to protect you beta…” Anita whispered to herself.
She
solemnly got up from the sofa and lay on her bed, upset with herself. She fell
asleep.
“Haan
Tinu? Pakka hai na doh ghante mein meeting hogi usi dhaabe pe?....theek hai…
main…al…most…ouch… tay..tayyaar hoon..” Ananya struggled in her reply leaving
Tinu confused, “Kya hua madam?” he asked worried.
“Kuch
nahi!” Ananya replied quickly slapping Kabir’s naughty hand playing a havoc on
her belly button, as he was busy nipping at her shoulder, his other hand
tracing her spine. “Kabir…” Ananya whispered keeping the phone. “Hmmm…” he said
kissing the soft spot on her neck, making Ananya flinch with desire.
Finally
she gathered up enough courage and slightly pushed him off, giggling and half
blushing she pretended to be angry, “Pata nahi maine aap ko kyun bula liya ori
baandhne ke liye… apne toh baaki doh bhi khol diye…” she said looking in the
mirror, trying to tie the dori again but failing.
“Tum
pachta rahi ho mujhe yahan bula ke?” he asked with a sad face and Ananya felt
bad for a moment before his expression again to the naughty one again, “Par
tumhi ne toh kaha tha…” he said coming closer, making her look at him
wide-eyed, “…ki karna toh mujhe bahot kcuh chahiye…” he smirked pulling her
closer, “ Isilye main kar raha hoon..”
“Kya?..”
she barely whispered, feeling his intense gaze on her.
“Bahot…kuch…”
he replied, smirking and in the next instant he took two steps back and smiled
at Ananya and she looked at him confused. She again made an attempt to tie her
dori, only to realize all the three dori’s were already tied.
“Toh
aap…” she said smiling away, realizing he was busy tying her dori while playing
seductive mind games with her, making her nod her head in denial at how quick
his brain was. “Bahot khoobsurat lag rahi ho Ananya.” he said softly.
She
looked at him warmly, all the naughty looks were gone and he was looking at her
with genuine eyes making her blush.
“Aap
change kar lijiye main bahar intezaar karti hoon…” she said and sprang from his
room, not wanting to show how shy she was feeling seeing his romantic side.
Kabir
came out in a red Rajasthani suit, leaving Ananya in awe. He looked extremely
cute and that smile adorning his face looked priceless.
“Aap
bahot cute lag rahe hain..” she said giggling, making Kabir fron and look at
himself consciously. “ Kya hua? Kharaab lag raha hun?” he made the cutest pout
Ananya had ever seen. She was compelled to go to him and kiss that pout slowly,
tasting his beautiful lips, making Kabir close his eyes at her slow and
seductive touch. He was breathing hard when she broke the kiss and spoke,
looking into his eyes lovingly, “… Main sach keh rahi thi..aap ka mazaak nahi
uda rahi thi.. sach..”
“Thank
you!” Kabir glowed, “Waise yahan aane se pehle aap ne strawberry ice-cream
khaya tha madam?” he asked sweetly.
“Haan…”
she replied shyly, “Kyun?”
“Remind
me ki mujhe apne freezer mein bahot saara strawberry ice cream laakar rakhna
hai…” he replied, holding her by the waist, as she looked confused, he
continued, “Taaki jab tum aao toh main pehle tumhe ice-cream khilaunga… aur
phir khud khaunga…” he said coming closer to her lips, making Ananya widen her
eyes, understanding his meaning, she hit him playfully in the chest and both
burst out laughing.
Kabir
and Ananya reached the dhaba in disguise, where Tinu was waiting for them
eagerly. He showed them the photos of the men who will come for the meeting and
gave them details about their positions.
“Ek
baat yaad rakhiyega sir. Unke paas guns aur kuch aur weapons bhi hai. Taaki
agar kisiko unke bare mein bhanak bhi lag jaaye toh who unka khissa yahi khatam
kardein…” he said worriedly, “Isilye bahot hoshiyaar rahiyega ki unhe bilkul
bhi andaza na ho ki aap kaun hain…”
“Thank
you Tinu!” Kabir smiled, he could see how genuinely worried Tinu was for them.
Ananya
spoke to the owner of the dhaaba and he gave her the job of a helper. She gave
a thumbs up to Kabir as he sat there like a customer.
Soon
the 5 men arrived and began their discussion, Kabir gestured Ananya to go and
take their order and place the transmitter near their seat. Ananya did as she
was told and took their order, while she pretended to drop the plate, she
placed a transmitter under their table. Kabir saw her repeat the order in the
kitchen and the cook began cooking.
Ananya
went to the side of the dhaba and took out the walkie-talkie to hear the
conversation and Kabir sat two seats away from them as the recorder in his
phone was connected to the transmitter and he was busy recording their conversation
for evidence.
Ananya
was listening intently to what the men were saying in code words. Just then the
owner of the dhaaba saw her with the walkie-talkie, he was involved with the
men that Ananya was listening to and he realized that Ananya was not a village
girl but someone in disguise who could spoil their plan. He immediately rushed
to her and snatched the walkie-talkie. Ananya gasped, trying to take a few
steps back when the man pounced on her to take her away, but before he put his
hand on her mouth she screamed loudly, “Kabir!!!” and the men quickly picked
her up on one shoulder and started running towards the dark jungle.
Kabir
stood up at once and ran to where the shriek had come from. He could see a dark
huge figure running away. Without wasting another second, he sprang behind that
man. Running as fast, Kabir could feel his heart pounding, not tired from the
running but the fear that his Ananya was in danger! He rushed as fast as he
feet could take him, “Kabir!!!” he heard another scream.
Finally
Kabir saw the man standing and what he saw made the floor beneath his feet
slip! That man was pointing a gun towards Ananya. the loom on Ananya’s face,
killed him. He didn’t think and just jumped onto the man, and the fire was shot
in the air.
That
man hit Kabir on his right cheek and it began bleeding. Another punch and Kabir
almost flew and hit the tree. “Kabir!!!” Annaya shouted, looking at him so
badly hurt. She immediately called Khurana who was on stand-by near the dhaaba.
Just as she cut the call and turned around, she saw the man pointing the gun
straight at her. Before Ananya could register anything, she heard a gunshot and
she found herself on the ground. But nothing on her body pained, like a bullet
would. She looked to her side and saw that Kabir had pushed her and taken the
bullet instead!!! His right shoulder was bleeding badly!
Just
then Khurana arrived and captured that man, Ananya screamed Kabir’s name and
rushed to him. They took him to the nearby hospital. All the way to the
hospital Ananya couldn’t stop crying, Kabir was unconscious and the blood flow
just wouldn’t stop. The pain was evident on his face, and she could do nothing
to help him. Kabir was rushed to operation theatre as soon as they reached the
hospital and Khurana asked her not to worry and be brave. “Kuch nahi hoga use…
Bahot strong hai Kabir!” he tried to reassure her, “Agar tumhe kisiko inform
karna ho toh bulalo yahan par support karne ke liye…” Ananya nodded in between her
sobbing.
Anita
woke up to the annoying sound of the telephone. “Hello.” She said sleepy and
irritated.
“Hello
Ma!” she heard Ananya crying at the other end of the phone and all her sleep
flew out of the window. She stood up scared, “Kya hua Ananya?? Tum ro kyun rahi
ho?”
“Maa!
Ma woh.. woh.. Kabir!...”Ananya chocked on her voice, “Kabir ne mujhe bachaane
ke liye….khud goli kha li…” Ananya cried.
“Kya?”
Anita asked shocked.
“Aap
jaldi hospital aa jayiye…doctor ne kaha hai ki bahut.. bahut…khoon beh gaya hai
aur unki haalat bahut critical hai…” Ananya begged her mother.
“Main
abhi aati hoon!” Anita said worriedly. She kept the phone and rushed to wake
Armaan up.
“Kya
hua ma?” he asked skeptical.
Anita
took her purse, putting in some money, she told him hurriedly as they rushed
out of the house locking it, “Tere jiju ko goli lagi hai!! Hospital jaa rahein
hain.. Ananya ko bachaate hue use goli lag gayi!” she informed him, “Bahut
critical hai Kabir! Jaldi chal…” she said worried.
They
rushed to the hospital. They found Ananya was crying uncontrollably sunken on
the chair. Anita ran to Ananya and sat beside her, holding her shoulder, while Armaan
called and informed Ronnie and Richa about the incident and asked them to come
as soon as possible.
“Sab
meri wajah se hua hai!” Ananya cursed herself, “Pehle uss aadmi ne Kabir ko
itna maara aur phir mujhe shoot karne wala tha… Kabir ne beech mein aakar mujhe
bacha liya…par khudko…” she sobbed in her mother’s lap.
“Sab
theek ho jayega beta…” Anita tried to re-assure her.
After
one and a half hours the operation finally ended and everyone stood up
anticipating the result of the operation. Ananya’s heart was stuck in her
throat. Her heart was constantly praing that Kabir was safe.
The
doctor came out, “Patient is safe now but his state is still very critical. The
bullet has done a lot of damage to his hand and a lot of blood has been lost. He
will be kept under observation for atleast 48 hours.”
For
a moment, Ananya’s heart flipped with joy hearing that he was safe but it sank
as soon she heard how critical he was.
“Aap
mese Ananya kaun hai?” the doctor asked.
Ananya
looked up surprised, “Main hoon!”
“Patient
unconscious hai aur anesthesia ke itne heavy dose ke baad bhi wo aap ka naam le
rahi hain. If you want you can be with him.” The doctor told Ananya.
“Thank
you!” Ananya said and ran into his room, to be by his side. She held his hand,
and as if he could recognize her touch, she saw his face finally had
contentment. “Iss haalat mein bhi meri zyada parwah hai!” Ananya looked at him
touched, she placed a kiss on his forehead softly as Anita watched them from
the glass on the door.
For
the two days, everyone took extreme care of Kabir, while he remained unconscious.
Finally after two days he regained consciousness, slowly opening his eyes he
could see lots of bouquets and cards, fruits and balloons in an unfamiliar room.
Memories of what had happened started playing in his mind as he realized that
he was in the hospital. He looked around and saw Armaan smiling at him, “Goodmorning
Jiju! Aap ko hosh aa gaya! Main abhi doctor ko ula kar lata hoon..” Armaan told
him and rushed out.
The
doctor was checking-up Kabir when Anita walked in with a tiffin and container, “Goodmorning
beta!” she flashed a smile at him.
“Goodmorning
aunty,” he replied smiling, as the doctor left, Anita came and sat on the chair
beside his bed, “Beta mujhe tumse kuch kehna hai…”
“Ji..”
Kabir urged her to continue.
“Mujhe
maaf kardo. Main Shreya ki baton mein aa gayi thi.. mujhe laga tha ki tum
Ananya ke liye sahi nahi ho par tumse zyada pyaar karne wala use koi mil hi
nahi sakta… Tumhara pyaar sacha hai…” Anita told him as tears welled up in her
eyes.
“Aunty
aap please maafi mat maangiye!” Kabir told her.
“Ek
shart pe!” Anita said wiping her tears, smiling at him.
“Kya?”
he asked.
“Mujhe
aunty nahi Ma bulao… Ananya ki tarah..mere hone waale daamaad ho tum…” she told
him and hugged Kabir tightly, Kabir was more than touched by this gesture. Finally
after so many years he had someone he could call mother. Ananya had brought so
much happiness in his life. His eyes were dying to see her but she was nowhere
in sight.
“Maa
wo…” he hesitantly wanted to ask about Ananya.
Anita
giggled understanding what he wanted, “Tumhari dawayian lene gayi hai..abhi
bhejti hoon..”
“Thank
you!” Kabir replied shyly.
Ananya
entered the room, and Kabir’s eyes hungrily drank in her features, he had been
dying to see her. She looked absolutely beautiful in the white floral dress and
lose curls, the best part was the smile adorning her face. The smile that was
only for him!
She
ran to his side, and he expected to receive a warm hug from her but instead
earned a slap.
“OUCH!”
he looked at her shocked.
“Kya
zarurat thi aapko meri jagah goli khaane ki? Kuch ho jata toh? Aap aisa kaise
kar saktein hai?” she hit him in the chest angrily. Kabir held her hands firmly
and pulled her into a strong hug, she hugged him back tightly. “Please dobara
aisa kabhi mat karna…main aap ke bina nahi jee sakti!” she sobbed lightly.
“Shhh!”
Kabir said, wiping off her tears, “Ek shart pe…”
“Kya?”
she asked.
“Kiss
me!” he commanded. Ananya was more than happy to oblige with his condition. She
softly pressed her lips on his, but before the kiss could turn passionate, they
heard, “Ahem ahem!” and they quickly broke apart getting embarrassed that
everyone saw them kissing.
“Thank
you so much sir! Ab mujhe bhi yakeen hogaya ki aap Ananya se bahot pyaar
kartein hai…” Richa thanked him wholeheartedly.
“Aur
nahi toh kya, “ Tinu said, “Aakhir Ananya madam Bhadresh Kutty ki jaan hai!!
Kyun sir?” he asked Kabir while Ananya giggled.
“Bhadresh
Kutty ka toh pata nahi par mere liye toh Ananya meri Jaan hai! I love you
Ananya!” he told her as Ananya kissed his hand.
Everyone
looked confused so Tinu began reciting the “Bhadresh Kutty” incident and
everyone burst out laughing.
This
was the beginning of Kabir’s journey with his Jaan…
