Part 3 (B) (As promised I am posting the second part)
The War / Wreck (contd…)
Raakesh happily went away thanking his stars when he got a phone call from Krodh.. hey idiot all the roads are blocked… you come to this new place…and bring that lady..the baby is crying..… I will kill you if you don’t show me the safe way to getout of Shimla …. Ok ok I will come he said and took his bike towards the forest.
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The one eyed fellow was driving.. when he got the call again from Krodh…his bike stopped in the middle of the forest. He called Krodh, arey Krodhbhaai mera gaadi karaab hogaya, please send me your guy so that I can come fast. Yehan tho koi gaadi vaadi nahi hai ! Ok!! Sukir came, arey Raakesh what happened to your face, so dark and what happened to your voice. He said arey woh police pakadliye aur maardiya humko, isliye….. oh… acchaaa. Haan good they did not suspect me. Bachgaya…but where is the lady… wohhh … chalo chalo he hurried. They both reached the place where the children were kept.
Hey Raakesh did you see all the routes are closed and don’t know if these two are a curse I am having lots of problems showing AA and lalit. And this girl is ever whining. You take care of her she pushed her towards him… Raakesh caught the girl looking at the other children…. She screamed don’t touch me.. leave me…. Aa was looking at him …..and this baby again has started to cry. Oh god… please give the drops he said.
Raakesh if you don’t show us the way, I will kill you before I am caught he said. You suggested that going via Shimla is easy but that Commissioner is creating hurdle….
Krodh bhai nai nai you will not do like that, said Rakesh wait I will call my friend he will suggest the way….but where is that lady who had to come to take care of the baby else I will kill the baby. … Rakesh eyes was looking at the dark faced boy…. Where is that lady… Sukir …..Krodh shouted…aaayiaayi walked the lady with her gungat with dark face, chewing her paan…. Give me the baby…. Sukir was confused .. who is she.. I never……. But before he could open Raakesh called him arey I am not getting signal, let us go out and call my friend he said..
The lady took the baby and gave the milk which was with the girl, she was looking at the children all were shabby dark, the light was too dull. The little girl was too scared to go near her. Her eyes was searching….Aa saw her, her eyes….His eyes grew wide…. Mummaaa???…. He told to himself….
Arey where are you going out to get the signal, my dear….. told Sukir talking on the phone while another guy came inside who was also one eyed…. Krodh bhai kuch gadbad…told Sukir....Whaaaattt??? krodh shouted…
Who are you he shouted …. I am Raakesh he said…. The lady was pulling the children to her side…. No you are not… I am Raakesh shouted the other one eyed…who entered. haaaan lalla hum Raakesh nahi, he removed his aank ka patti…. One hit on the original Raakesh pounced the Rowdy!!! He saw stars….Who are you shouted Sukir, AA slowly went near the lady….. holding her hands mummaaa…. She cried my boy… he said shhh…she took the stones which were there and gave to the children.
Haan I am the hunter one hit on Sukir and another hit on Raakesh again. Came to hunt you heartless animals… They both saw stars. He held them both throttling their necks with both his strong arms. Chakor hit Krodh with a rod which was nearby, but he quickly turned to catch her. The Lion raged and doubled up…the children threw the stones at him… Dare touch her, he kicked with his legs still throttling the both. Pushing Krodh down and them too down….
Daddy shouted Aa, Mera betaa he caught his hand when Aa shrieked… the burns in his hands …..Seeing that raged the lion how dare you hurt my son he just broke Krodh’s hands…. He pushed him under his legs and justs queezed the jaws. Chakor call the police…. She was trying to call but there was no signal….
The children came to her… they were crying. She shrieked to see the dismembered parts….No no no .. she jittered.. the lion was raging… AA cried… mumma they are ruthless, they have cut the tongue, taken the eye…. She saw the disfigurement of all. The baby in her hands did not drink the milk too properly as it was dazily whining. The 14 year girl came to her and cried…. They are cruel they abused me…. Haaaannnn she cried…. the lion was throttling them… Chakorr tell me should we still be calm… boloooo……he has burned our son’s finger. Hum chodenge nahi… bolo….Chakorrr…. his eyes was emitting fire… red with blood….he was waiting for her… for her words…
She jittered looking at them..No No No….. these are vultures….. she saw the burns of Aayansh, the little boy who was muted was banging his hands asking them to kill the evils…she saw the gruesomely removed eyes of the 8 year old…she shuddered. Raaghav these are worse than rakshas… we cannot take their lives,but yes let them live through the pain they had inducted on these children. I am taking these children and going out, let them breathe but Raaghav break their bones…promise me don’t kill them in your anger but make sure they just live as vegetable let them suffer the pain... the trauma...for the first time…she flared with anger….sorry bapuji…she teared….. for this time I will follow Bose… the Maa Durga indeed turned Maa Kaali and asked her lion to turn ferocious. Hunt the devil….. she walked slowly with the children taking them out of the apple godown… she came out and called the commissioner who was coming with his team…..they are inside…. She said… The commissioner quickly called the Control room for ambulances…he knew the lion would be raging. He took his time to go into the godown..
The shambled gangrene foot guy was there he said I told you ha ha…the lion and eagle are in Shimla.
The Lion raged its anger and the three were on the grounds with twisted hands and legs bleeding…How dare you hurt my son.. how did you touch him? I will burn you down…he was literally looking out to torch them when the eagle came … Raaghav…. she called coming running back. Enough…hossh mey aaoo…. Go.. take AA she shouted….. he calmed ran to pick AA… hugging him….my boy…mera sher!!!… Dadddyyyy….. he cried…..Mummaaa…. she hugged him…. my boy…. She kissed him…thu teek tho hainaaa… I am proud of you… You are indeed a superman she said…they both kissed him.
She hugged Lalit…are you ok she asked… haan mam... Mummaaa… call Arjun….. he must be worried. Yes Yes…..She quickly called Arjun….. mummaaa where is Aa is he alright…. Bhaaai… Arjun heard his voice and he cried…. I am sorry I made you go…. Bhai AA smiled but bhaai I indeed turned as Superman he said…I did… thank you….come soon Ar said… I cant wait to see you… the roses are crying for you.. Haan am coming…. I will tell you everything….I love you Arjun he cut the call.
But daddy …he hugged Raaghav.. my fingers are burning he said…. … Hey bajrangbali… he cried…. he was blowing air…. While Chakor was soothing . They tried to hurt me but he took it on, cried Lalit….. its ok said AA, hugging Lalit, but its burning…poor boy cried..
The ambulances came and they were taking the children…Chakor quickly applied an ointment for AA. You will be alright soon she said.. Chakor looked at the girl and she asked what’s your name. she was scared as she had a bad experience with the lady… AA said didi this is my super mumma…. This is my hero daddy hugging Raaghav… the girl took slowly AA hands and said you are our hero today. You did great….
She cried but she did not go near Raaghav she went behind Chakor. She hugged Chakor and said my name is Laila….. she narrated her story…. she told about the torture and abuse of the riches at the bungalows, Chakor cringed…. Raaghav just could not tolerate it… I will burn them Chakor, raged the Lion. She calmed Laila. Everything will be alright she said. No kaaki I want to die… I tried to die but I was saved to be tortured by these animals. She said I don’t want to live… Chakor hugged her…One man came to me and said he is my father but he too didi….she cried…. Chakor cried a lot…. you did no wrong…she showed the picture Govind gave. Is this you she asked as she was too young and had changed due to the tortures. Yesss… but how did you get this she asked. I will tell you.. she did not want to shock her as she was completely traumatized and did not trust anyone…even a woman leave alone men.
Sukir and Raakesh were carried in the stretcher.. The commissioner laughed at Raaghav ...this is sixth degree treatment… not there even in the police books. But I turn blind he said…. as I have not seen or witnessed it… He put his hands around Raaghav’s shoulders and said with tears… Raaghav, I must confess to you, sometimes I want to do this, just butcher such devils but law ties my hands but I am happy seeing you as an ordinary civilian, he said patting the Rowdy…Raaghav smiled… Saab dulaai karna bahuth pasanth hai but you know my eagle na….. aaj hum bahuthey kush hai bey!!! How dare they burn my son’s fingers.
Krodh was still lying down…he could not move even a muscle. He asked feebly, tell me where the Lion and eagle.. looking at the shambled guy…that guy pointed his hands at RagKor …. How do you know… I got broken because the Lion pounced on me… I am Kedar I worked for Hira Laal, we did wrong with them…the 20 years tea empire was dusted within 2 months by the eagle. Hira is rotting . We were jailed, I escaped and ran to Manali but only to get into terrible diseases and gangrene and your man wanted me to take care of those children at the signal so I stayed….. but I told you not to go to Shimla….. haha ha….
The little boy whose tongue was severed was walking slowly towards Krodh who was lying down.. he looked at him…. grabbed the big spider which he saw in the web which was in the godown. He opened Krodh’s mouth and put the spider and closed and tied his mouth with his torn cloth. Ummmm ummm Krodh could not even shiver as he could not even move a bone.. he was carried to the ambulance. The spider was weaving inside…
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They were in the Rover… but dadddyyyy …..how did you come…ask your mumma, the eagle said the Lion. . lalit and Laila were with them…Chakor informed Mohit that the baby was found. She asked him to bring Renu to the hospital. Raaghav told Govind to come to the hospital.
A small fb…..
Chakor was deciphering the drawings. Raaghav the baby is there where the boys arebut looks like they are into a terrible web. Its like in a girls hand so made to …..she shivered to say the word …beg..Whaaaat??? Raaghav was shocked… And this boy… see his eyes .. No No .. Chakor lets get … but why throw apples… are they in a van which carries the apples. The commissioner said yes as only perishable vehicles will be allowed through this forest route as there is no check post as this comes under the forest department control. So they must be in any apple godown nearyby she said. Commissioner was not surprised as he knows the Eagle’s brilliance. But how to get to there??… Every minute delay will be more danger for the boys and the baby I don’t know what state she will be in… Chakor cried praying to DaakBaaba.
The police left Raakesh who took the call and started with the bike towards the forest. The police was following and they quickly informed RagKor and the Commissioner. The eagle planned it out… The Rowdy caught hold of Raakesh and kicked him and handover over to two policemen. He grabbed the patch and changed his attire by covering his face with the mud below. He took the phone and took his bike. Raakesh was stubborn did not tell where to go. The lady by then came to meet Rakesh. Chakor quickly hit her and changed into her attire. Rowdy dialed the last called number and told that his bike got repaired and he went in as Raakesh with Sukir who came in that van.. By then Chakor got into backside of the van which was open as it was not luckily latched after removing the children.… But the policemen were fooled by Raakesh and he quickly called Sukir and went to the godown. Rest we know…
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Hmm daddy you are really a hero and you too Chakor kissed AA… you found me… haan maa your eyes… how can I not identify… he kissed her eyes, those beautiful eyes… looking at the Rowdy… who was driving… arey Romeo… but daddy he immediately cried… my fingers are burning …she smiled.. she said it will be soon alright… she was blowing air.
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They reached the hospital. Renu came running to Chakor…. Where is my baby my baby she cried. the ambulance nurse was treating the baby… she gave the baby to Renu… she hugged the baby when the dizzy baby feeling the warmth of its mother cried cried aloud….Hugging , kissing her she ran inside the hospital to feed the little mouth…thankfully not that much dose of the drops so the baby was fine. She ran to give all her blood into milk to heal the baby. Mera sonu, mera gudiyaaa, mera jaaan she was nonstop..
Mohit came with his mother who was equally happy,thanking all the gods….
The children were taken inside for the treatment. The hospital staff themselves were shocked to see such a state of the children.
Govind hugged AA… and lalit father was there. He hugged his son…. Thanking RagKor and the gods..
Chakor slowly took Laila inside the hospital. She signed Raaghav to bring Govind along. Look there Chakor said. she was scared she very very hesitatingly saw Govind… she scrunched her eyes… she realized it was her father… the father whom she lost five years ago. Govind could not identify her.. she slowly said baapuu…. Govind was tearing… laiilaa??? Is it you mera bachi he came running… but she screamed… no no no please don’t come near me … don’t touch me. No… she hugged Chakor… no no she shivered. She was traumatized. It is her father but her five years of horrendous tortures has made her not to believe or trust any one. He cried, I failed as a father to protect you, please you beat me… she said no no you are my baapu but please don’t come near me… dont touch me… pleaseeee. I am sinned… I have to die she said… Raaghav held Govind… Govind cried. Bhaii, madam what should I do.. I got my daughter but still not got her… I failed to protect her.
Chakor took her inside.. comforted her. She dressed her as she was traumatized. Laila did not allow anyone to touch her. She said he is your baapu… you should not die… nothing has happened to you. You will be alright soon. You have come back to your safe place. She cried hugging her..
The children were treated. They were entrusted to the NGOs and was taken care of. The eye bank was approached and registered for suitable eye for the 8 year old boy. The ortho surgeon was attending to the children who had broken bones. The little boy cried as nothing could be done to make him talk. He hugged AA and cried.
Mummaa I want to see bhaii said AA.
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The Rover raged home…lalit came along as he wanted to see Arjun. he told his father that he would stay with the boys and come the next day...
Arjun was much better… he limped and waited at the door…. AA came running to him… hugging him…. ARjunnnn bhaaaiiiii….. they hugged, kissed each other. AA are you ok, Thank the gods… you are fine and back to me. I am so so sorry I left you to go alone. I should not have done it. Please please forgive me. Arjun cried his heart out when he saw his burns in the fingers. It must be paining for you..
RagKor were tearing they held the roses who were crying wanting to go to Aa and were watching them. Shyaam kaka was there listening to RagKor..he was shocked at the same time was proud of RagKor and AA. AA quickly hugged the roses…. mumma please please we should be careful with the roses…. he was too traumatized too though he was brave.
Arjun, why are you feeling sorry.. and my brave and intelligent bhai is crying??. Na na crying does not suit you ..AA said wiping Arjun’s tears. You know you were always with me… your those words made me realise my power and indeed I turned into a super man he smiled. Lalit said yes Arjun… infact Aayansh was just amazing. He was wonderful.. he rose during the situation.
The boys went together after invoking gods blessings.
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It took couple of weeks. The children were put under the social homes,which were directly run by the plantation. Krodh’s complete network was surrounded and all the children who were held captive in various places were released, but there were practical difficulties of finding the right parents/as the children were too small to remember the address so a generic advt. was given in the newspapers. Few came to take back their children and they were handed over after scrutinizing them. But many were still left in the social homes. They were taken care of and were inducted into schools…
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Laila was recouping very very slow as it was very difficult to break her fear, her trauma as she had terrible nightmares. She was made to stay in the plantation along with Swati but it took a herculean task for Chakor to make her get acquainted with Swati. Swati was very considerate and was willing to help her out. Govind would be there till late night but he knew it will take a very long time to get his daughter back but he was ready. Laila started to smile, she underwent medical treatment as she had been abused ( I don’t want to elaborate). She slowly started to look at Govind and called him Baapu but not more….
Chakor knew it will happen but will take time.
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The lift work was going on fine and everything was being done… Girija was happy..and at the same time was too emotional.
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Raaghav had gone out for some work….Arjun was fine and perfect and was amazed at the way AA handled it but still AA had terrible nightmares and would wake up so Raaghav was with the boys for most of the time and would get back to cuddle his birdie.. AA was recovering fine.
Arjun was always with him. But being smart he said, Aayansh… its but wrong that you got down at the signal. Its risky .. and if any speeding vehicle had hit you?. Hmmm right said Chakor… even I wanted to tell AA…
But mumma as you say everything happens for a reason and god knows it well. Maybe to rescue these kids I was kidnapped or rather made to get down… AA was trying his smartness too. Hmmm she kissed him ….smartoooo. But still you are not right. AA held his ears..sorry mumma will not do it hereafter. Kissing her eyes…. Thank god daddy is not here… the three laughed…
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Chakor was also having trauma as she was with Laila and would end up crying and jitter in the middle of the night to be cuddled and soothed by him.. She was extremely vulnerable like a jittered sparrow.. he would always cuddle her and even a slight cry or a jitter he would kiss her forehead and bring her into his arms… please Chakor…everything is fine… gather yourself..
She would sleep talk… how can they do this Raaghav to those children…cut the tongue.. to Laila… he would just kiss her forehead and give her water and say, you are bold… you handled everything.. please just forget it… I need my birdie back… she would smile... hugging him..I am missing you he would say… she knew, she was trying to forget …
She went into his chest and cried… Everything happens for a reason well known by god but Raaghav what is the reason that these children were punished… what wrong did Laila do….
He cupped her face and said, remember you told me….somethings are not within our control, so yes… we should come out of it…she just closed her eyes and rested in her safe abode… he was praying Bajrangbali, please calm my birdie..kissing her head…hugging her close to his heart.
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Things were going fine…. The children were recovering and Laila was much fine and Govind would stay in the plantation while Laila was with Swati but was beginning to be cordial with Govind. He would take her to the temple and otherplaces. She was getting tutored by Swati to get back to academics. She was physically fine with various treatments and was improving psychologically too. She would go with Govind to their house but Raaghav organized Govind to stay within the plantation apartments along with Laila as she will be among the people and Swati was happy to help her. Gauri had set off to London for the processing so she heard about the happening was shocked indeed.
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Just to change the mood and also to celebrate… Raaghav organized a party at the plantation and the commissioner was also invited for this. All children were invited for the same.
The commissioner made a surprise announcement and appreciated AAyansh smartness and gave him a special gallantry award. Mohit,Renu, his mother were also there. Lalit came with his father. He was dressed as Spiderman.
The small children were awed at the celebration. They were dressed as various characters while the Rowdy Rosey dressed as Marvel holding Ananya who had went along with daddy all over Shimla to get her blue Barbie dress the same she saw in the Barbie movie. Dadda realized that shopping with his little lady was not easy.
The boys were holding their princesses and they walked cute in their dresses. There were balloons, bouncing castle, merry go round and magic shows. Arjun walked as Batman while AAyansh walked as Superman. Chakor was very very happy and was just admiring Raaghav for the arrangements. Food, fun and frolic it was a happy occasion. Chakor was admiring the roses and the boys but lost herself seeing the Barbie dress. That’s so cute and pretty Raaghav she said. Raaghav smiled…he was happy to see his birdie back again… it’s been a month now since things were fine…..
Do you like the dress he asked… I love it she said…wish I was a small girl like your Rosey she said… smiling. he too smiled loosing themselves in each others eyes.. its been long…forgetting everything he just cupped her face to give a peck.. she closed her eyes to feel the bliss on her lips.. they were too close.....when Anan called daddy lift me up I want to go to the bouncing castle.. raising her cute hands… smiling…
Arey aagaya mera romeo ka deputy…they both smiled.. he ran …..coming my Barbie doll…. He lifted her, kissed and took her to the bouncing castle turning back looking at his doll who was smiling at him from far…
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A surprise in the wash and walk to the ………….with love from your love
??? Do we have???? Rowdy. She smiled…
It was till her thighs and her toned legs were beautiful. It was chill too though she was in her stockings… You have prepared too well she said…smiling.. He removed his dress and was in his simple T… He slowly lowered her zipper…. She closed her eyes in the sensation that rippled in her…..
Before I gulp down how about a thank you demo….
Demo what demo…
. Hehe and they went into a sweet slumber. Tata bye bye!!!
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