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Raat Ke Lagbhag Saadhe Das Baj Rahe The. Din Bhar Kaam Karne Ke Baad Arjun Ghar Lauta. Battiyaan Mand Thi, Sumita Bistar Par Ek Taraf Simati Hui Leti Thi. Uske Andar Ek Ajib Sa Khaalipan Tha. Do Din Pahle Hui Us Bhayaanak Ghatna Se Uska Tan-Man Abhi Bhi Kaanp Raha Tha. Agar Arnav Na Hota, To Kaun Jaane Aaj Vah Zinda Hoti Ya Nahin! Lekin Yah Aadmi, Jise Vah Svaami Kahati Hai, Kuchh Bhi Nahin Jaanta Tha. Phir Bhi, Yahi To Tha Jo Uske Saath Hona Chaahie Tha.
Arjun Dhire Se Aage Aaya Aur Sumita Ke Kandhe Par Haath Rakha.
—"Suno... Bahut Samay Ho Gaya... Main Tumhen Apne Pas Nahin Pa Raha Hoon."
Haalaanki Uski Aavaaz Dhimi Thi, Phir Bhi Usmen Ek Ghutan Bhari Maang Ki Chhaaya Thi.
Sumita Chaunk Gai. Usne Bas Apni Aankhen Band Rakhin. Uske Dimaag Mein Uljhan Ka Ek Baadal Chha Gaya—Dambh, Krodh Aur Apmaan. Jis Din Us Aadmi Ne Us Par Hamla Kiya, Arnav Ke Alaava Uske Saath Koi Nahin Tha. Yah Aadmi To Bilkul Nahin. Jaise Hi Arjun Ne Us Par Haath Rakha, Sumita Uthkar Baith Gai Aur Aur Bhi Sikud Gai.
Sumita Ne Phusaphusaaya.
Arjun Uske Man Ki Baat Samajh Gaya. Usne Khud Hi Javaab Diya.
—“Kyu? Main Tumhaara Pati Hoon.” Uski Aavaaz Mein Halka Gussa Tha.
—“Tum Mere Pati Ho, Par Meri Raksha Nahin Kar Sake.” Sumita Ne Bhaari Chehre Ke Saath Kaha.
Arjun Ko Pahle To Kuchh Samajh Nahin Aaya. Usne Aankhen Sikodkar Idhar-Udhar Dekha, Maano Usne Kuchh Anjaani Si Baat Sun Li Ho.
—“Kya Matlab Hai Tumhaara?”
Sumita Achaanak Sihar Uthi Aur Boli.
—“Kuchh Nahin. So Jao.”
Apani Baat Khatm Karke, Sumita Let Gai, Phir Chaadar Khinch Li. Arjun Kuchh Der Bebas Hokar Dekhta Raha, Phir Aah Bhari Aur Karvat Lekar Let Gaya. Kamre Mein Sannaata Chha Gaya, Bas Hava Ki Halki Si Aavaaz Sunai De Rahi Thi. Sumita Ne Aankhen Band Kar Li, Par Use Nind Nahin Aa Rahi Thi. Uska Dil Baar-Baar Dhadak Raha Tha—Us Din Ka Drshy Yaad Aa Raha Tha Jab Arnav Ne Use Bachaaya Tha. Ladka Sirf * Saal Ka Tha, Par Kitna Bahaadur Tha!
Vah Raat Ghane Andhere Mein Biti.
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Agli Subah, Arnav Apani Maan Ke Paas Aakar Khada Ho Gaya. Usne School Ke Kapade Pahan Lie The, Uska Baig Paik Tha. Uske Chehare Par Ek Pyaari Si Muskaan Thi.
—"Maa, Aaj Ham School Mein Ek Naya Khel Sikhaenge. Kya Tum Aakar Dekh Sakati Ho?"
Sumita Ne Apane Bete Ke Chehare Par Haath Phera. Use Ek Ajib Sa Khinchaav Mahasoos Hua.
—"Main Nahin Jaoonga, Beta, Mujhe Kaam Hai. Par Tum Khelo, Maze Karo."
Arnav Kuchh Der Use Ghoorta Raha, Phir Achaanak Gambhir Svar Mein Bola,
—"Maa, Kal Raat Tum Kyu Roi Thi?"
Prashn Sunkar Sumita Ruk Gai. Chhote Ladke Ne Sab Kuchh Notice Kar Liya! Haan, Kal Jab Arjun So Gaya Tha, To Sumita Khoob Ro Rahi Thi. Use Pata Nahin Kyu, Vah To Bas Ro-Rokar Apna Man Halka Karne Ki Koshish Kar Raha Tha.
—“Nahin Beta, Roi Nahin.”
—“Tum Jhooth Bol Rahi Ho. Mainne Suna.”
Apani Baat Khatm Karke Arnav Chala Gaya, Lekin Sumita Andar Hi Andar Tootti Hui Si Lag Rahi Thi. Vah Bachcha Sachmuch Uski Parachhain Sa Hota Ja Raha Tha.
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Samay Bitta Gaya. Ek Ke Baad Ek Saal Bitte Gae. Arnav Ab Das Saal Ka Kishor Hai. Vah School Mein Kaaphi Achchha Kar Raha Hai. Uska Sharir Bhi Lamba Ho Gaya Hai, Aur Uski Aankhon Aur Chehare Mein Buddhimatta Ki Jhalak Dikhai Deti Hai. Sumita Ne Dekha Ki Jaise-Jaise Vah Bada Hota Ja Raha Hai, Usse Uski Baatchit Utni Hi Gahri Hoti Ja Rahi Hai.
Ek Dopahar, School Se Lautne Ke Baad, Arnav Ne Kaha,
—“Maa, Aaj Hamaari Kaksha Mein Sar Ne Kaha Ki Maata-Pita Hamesha Apne Bachchon Ki Raksha Karte Hain. Kya Aap Hamesha Meri Raksha Karengi?”
Sumita Muskurai, Uski Aankhen Nam Ho Gain.
—“Main Mar Bhi Jao To Bhi Tumhaari Raksha Karoongi.”
—“To Phir Mainne Us Din Tumhaari Raksha Kyon Ki?”
Sumita Is Savaal Par Avaak Rah Gai. Uski Aankhon Mein Aansoo Chamak Rahe The. Uske Sine Mein Ek Ajib Sa Dard Aur Garv Ghula Hua Tha.
—“Tum Sirf Mere Bete Nahin, Meri Ummid Ho.” Sumita Ne Apane Bete Ko Sine Se Laga Liya.
Arnav Hairaan Tha. Uska Nanha Man Abhi Bhi In Shabdon Ki Gahrai Ko Samajh Nahin Paaya Tha. Haalaanki, Usne Bas Apni Maa Ke Aanchal Ki Khushboo Ko Saanson Mein Soongha.
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Sumita Ka Pati Dhire-Dhire Door Jaane Laga. Vah Parivaar Ki Zimmedaariyaan Sambhaal Raha Tha, Lekin Unke Rishte Ki Garmaahat Phiki Pad Gai Thi. Vah Ab Raat Mein Sumita Par Zor-Zabardasti Karne Nahin Aata Tha, Balki Ek Ghamandi Khaamoshi Chha Gai Thi. Sumita Ko Isse Zyaada Taklif Nahin Hui. Balki, Use Arnav Ke Saath Rozaana Ki Baatchit, Unki Hansi Aur Saath Bitae Palon Mein Sukoon Milta Tha.
Us Raat, Sumita Bistar Par Leti Khidaki Se Baahar Dekh Rahi Thi. Aasamaan Taaron Se Bhara Tha. Use Lag Raha Tha Ki Shaayad Uska Pati Hamesha Ke Lie Aise Hi Door Chala Jae, Lekin Arnav Har Din Uske Aur Qarib Aata Ja Raha Tha. Maan-Bete Ke Rishte Mein Ek Ajib Sa Tanaav Panapane Laga Tha. Jahaan Shuddh Prem Hota Hai, Vahaan Us Prem Mein Ek Ajib Si Gaharai Hoti Hai.
Uska Sina Bhar Aaya. Usne Apane Hothon Ke Kone Se Phusaphusaaya—
"Arnav... Tum Meri Roshani Ho."
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Raat Khaamosh Thi. Har Taraf Jhinguron Ki Chahchahaahat Thi. Sumita Ghar Mein Akeli Baithi Thi. Uska Pati Bahut Der Se Baahar Gaya Hua Tha, Aur Jab Vah Lautta Bhi Tha, To Vah Usse Bahut Kam Baat Karti Thi. Parivaar Chal Raha Tha, Lekin Vah Pyaar, Vah Saath Kab Ka Chala Gaya Tha. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Ve Dono Saath Hote Hue Bhi Kisi Alag Duniya Mein Ji Rahe Hon. Ek Ajib Sa Khaalipan Uske Dil Mein Bhar Gaya Tha.
Arnav Ab Chhota Bachcha Nahin Raha. Is Saal Vah Nauvin Kaksha Mein Daakhil Hua Tha. Vah Kaafi Lamba Ho Gaya Tha, Aur Uski Aankhon Mein Ek Gahari Abhivyakti Thi. Sumita Use Kabhi-Kabhi Stadi Tebal Par Baitha Dekhakar Hairaan Ho Jaati Thi. Use Yaad Aaya Ki Kabhi Vah Ladaka Apani Chhaati Se Munh Lagaakar Sota Tha. Ab Vah Apani Maan Ke Kaanon Jitana Lamba Ho Gaya Tha.
Arnav Ne Achaanak School Se Ake Darvaaza Khola Aur Andar Aaya. Usne Apna Bag Vahin Chhod Diya Aur Sidha Ghar Chala Gaya. Uska Chehara Bahut Gambhir Tha. Sumita Ne Apne Bete Ko Pahle Kabhi Is Tarah Nahin Dekha Tha, Aur Arnav Ko Itani Shaanti Se Room Mai Jaate Dekh, Vah Bhi Arnav Ke Room Chali Gai.
—“Kya Hua Beta, Tumhaara Chehra Aisa Kyu Hai?” —Sumita Ne Poochha.
Arnav Ne Phusphusaate Hue Kaha, —“Kuchh Nahin, Maa.”
—“Nahin, Kuchh Hua Hai. Kya School Mein Kisi Ne Kuchh Kaha?”
Arnav Ne Nazaren Nichi Kar Li. Vah Kuchh Kahna Nahin Chaahta Tha. Lekin Vah Sumita Ki Nazro Se Bach Nahin Saka. Maa Ne Aage Badhkar Apne Bete Ke Sir Par Haath Rakha. Phir Maano Baandh Toot Gaya.
—“Vah Ritvik Phir Baavaas Kar Raha Tha, Maa. Usne Kaha Ki Main Ladakiyon Se Baat Nahin Kar Sakata, Main Kaayar Hoon. Usne Mujhe Poori Kaksha Ke Saamne Hansi Ka Paatr Bana Diya.”
Sumita Ki Bhaunhen Sikud Gain. —“Ritvik Phir! Mainne Tumhare Bachpan Se Uske Lie Bure Naam Sune Hain. Kya Tumane Kuchh Nahin Kaha?”
—“Main Chup Thi, Maa. Agar Mujhe Bhi Padta, To Main Nahin Lad Paati. Vah Kaaphi Mazboot Hai.”
Sumita Chup Rahi. Uske Sine Mein Aag Jal Rahi Thi, Par Usne Apne Bete Ko Nahi Dikhaayi. Usne Bas Use Apne Paas Khincha Aur Uske Sir Par Thapthapaaya. —“Chinta Mat Karo. Tumhaari Maa Hu. Mujhe Tum Jaise Ho Us Par Garv Hai.”
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ki Taraf Dekha. Uski Aankhon Mein Aansoo Bah Rahe The. —“Maa, Tumhaare Siva Mera Koi Nahin Hai. Tum Ho To Hi Main Zinda Hoon.”
Yah Sunkar Sumita Ka Sina Halka Ho Gaya. Ek Ajib Sa Garv Uske Sine Mein Bhar Gaya. Arnav Ajib Tarah Se Us Khaalipan Ko Bhar Raha Tha Jo Jama Ho Gaya Tha.
Thodi Der Baad, Sumita Ne Dekha Ki Arnav Muskuraaya Tha. Vah Ladaka Jo Kuchh Pal Pahale Phoot-Phoot Kar Roya Tha, Ab Bilkul Badal Gaya Tha.
—“Phir Kya Hua?” —Sumita Ne Poochha.
Arnav Ne Mazaak Mein Kaha, —“Maan, Riya Didi Kahati Hain Ki Tum Kisi Film Heroin Jaisi Dikhati Ho.”
Sumita Hairaan Dikhi. —“Kya! Usne Yah Sab Kaha?”
—“Haan, Maan. Unhonne Kaha Tha Ki Tum Poore School Ki Maao Se Alag Ho. Tumme Bahut Style Hai. Main Us Vaqt Hans Padi.”
Sumita Muskurai Aur Sir Hilaaya. —“Tum Log In Chizon Ke Baare Mein Itna Kyon Baat Karte Ho?”
Arnav Achaanak Gambhir Ho Gaya. —“Maa, Riya Didi Ek Achchhi Ladki Hain, Jaanti Ho. Vo Mujhe Bahut Himmat Deti Hain. Lekin Mujhe Pata Hai, Tum Hi Meri Sachchi Ummid Ho.”
Sumita Kuchh Der Chup Rahi. Is Umar Mein Koi Ladka Itani Paripakv Baaten Kaise Kah Sakata Hai! Uska Dil Bhaavanaon Se Kaanp Utha.
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Arjun Der Raat Ghar Lauta. Khaana Khaate Hue Vah Gambhir Chehre Ke Saath Baitha Raha. Jab Bolna Chaahta, To Bas Sir Hilaakar Javaab De Deta. Sumita Ko Laga Ki Unke Bich Jo Divaar Khadi Thi, Use Ab Aur Nahin Toda Ja Sakata.
Jab Raat Gahri Ho Gai, To Uska Pati Karvat Lekar Let Gaya. Haalaanki Vah Use Apne Paas Khinchna Chaahti Thi, Sumita Ka Man Javaab Nahin De Raha Tha. Uske Dimaag Mein Bas Ek Hi Baat Ghoom Rahi Thi—“Jab Mujhe Tumhaari Sabse Zyaada Zaroorat Thi, Tab Tum Kahaan The?”
Subah Arnav School Ke Lie Taiyaar Ho Raha Tha. Apna Bag Pack Karte Hue Usne Kaha, —“Maa, Agar Aaj Ritvik Ne Phir Kuchh Kaha, To Main Uske Saaane Khada Hokar Usse Ladoonga.”
Sumita Paas Aai Aur Apne Bete Ki Shirt Ke Batan Lagate Hue. —“Ladte Vaqt, Tumhen Shaant Rahna Hota Hai, Beta. Dushman Ko Tan Se Nahin, Man Se Haraana Hota Hai. Mujhe Pata Hai Tum Kar Sakte Ho. Bas Yaad Rakhana—Tumhaari Maa Tumhaare Saath Hai. Tum Akele Nahin Ho.”
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ki Aankhon Mein Dekha. Vahaan Ki Karuna Aur Vishvaas Ne Uske Saare Dar Ko Pighla Diya.
Jab Vah School Gaya, To Ritvik Ne Use Phir Se Uksaaya. Lekin Aaj Arnav Nahin Ruka. Usne Shaant Svar Mein Kaha, —“Tum Jitna Chaaho Muskura Sakte Ho, Main Jaisa Hoon, Usse Khush Hoon. Tumhe Mujhe Kuchh Saabit Nahin Karna Hai.”
Ritvik Ruk Gaya. Uske Aas-Paas Ke Dost Hansna Band Kar Die. Riya Uske Bagal Mein Khadi Ho Gai Aur Chupke Se Taali Bajaane Lagi. Arnav Ko Ehsaas Hua—Ye Uski Maa Ke Shabd The Jinhonne Use Taakat Di.
Ghar Lautakar, Vah Daudakar Apani Maan Ke Gale Lag Gaya. —“Maa, Maine Kar Dikhaaya.”
Sumita Hairaan Rah Gai Aur Boli, —“Dekho! Tumne Kar Dikhaaya.”
Arnav Ne Apna Chehra Apni Man Ke Sine Mein Chhipa Liya Aur Bola, —“Maa, Main Tumhaare Saath Sab Kuchh Jeet Sakta Hoon.”
Sumita Ne Apne Bete Ko Gale Laga Liya. Uske Sine Mein Jama Saara Dard, Khaalipan Aur Garv Ek Hi Pal Mein Gaayab Ho Gaya. Zindagi Mein Agar Kisi Par Bharosa Kiya Ja Sakta Hai, To Vo Sirf Yahi Ladka Hai—Arnav.
Shaam Ke Baad, Sumita Baalkani Mein Baithi Aasamaan Ki Or Dekhane Lagi. Door Taare Chamak Rahe The. Usne Man Hi Man Socha—Aage Chaahe Kuchh Bhi Ho Jae, Chaahe Kitana Bhi Toofaan Aae, Ye Ladaka Uski Raksha Karega. Bhale Hi Uska Pati Uske Saath Na Ho, Uski Zindagi Sooni Nahin Hai. Kyonki, Uske Sine Mein Duniya Ke Baraabar Ek Bharosa Hai—Arnav.
Raat Ho Gai Hai. Din Bhar Ki Thakaan Ke Baad, Sumita Arnav Ko Khaana Khilaakar Apne Kamre Mein Laut Aai Hai. Kamre Mein Daakhil Hote Hi Usne Apne Pati Ko Bistar Ke Ek Taraph Baithe Dekha. Haalaanki Uski Aankhon Mein Thakaan Ke Bhaav The, Par Ek Ajib Si Garmajoshi Tair Rahi Thi. Sumita Samajh Gai Ki Aaj Uska Pati Usse Romaanch Ki Ummid Kar Raha Hai. Kabhi Vo Khud Aage Badhta Tha, Shaadi Ke Svaabhaavik Aakarshan Se Karib Aata Tha. Lekin Aaj, Uska Man Bhaari Hai. Kuchh Saal Pahale Hui Ghatna Ke Baad Se, Vo Apna Man Kholkar Kuchh Bhi Nahin Kar Paaya Hai.
Us Bhayaanak Din, Jab Ek Aadmi Uski Ijjat Lootna Chaahta Tha, Uska Pati Vahaan Nahin Tha. Vo Bahut Door Tha, Apni Hi Duniya Mein Magn Tha. Phir Bhi, * Saal Ke Arnav Ne Use Bacha Liya. Us Ghatna Ke Baad Se, Uske Man Mein Apne Pati Ke Prati Ek Ajib Sa Pachhtaava Panap Raha Hai. Vo Pachhtaava Shaadi Ke Antrang Palon Par Bhi Bhaari Pad Jaata Hai.
Uska Pati Aage Aaya Aur Dhire Se Uske Kandhe Par Haath Rakha. Usne Uski Gardan Par Garm Saansen Lin, "Sumi, Bahut Din Ho Gae... Socha Tha Aaj Thoda Aur Karib Aa Jaoonga."
Sumita Ne Aankhen Nichi Kar Lin. Uske Honth Hil Rahe The, Par Bol Nahin Nikal Rahe The. Vah Chaahti Thi Ki Aaj Ki Raat Khaamoshi Se Bhari Rahe. Phir Bhi, Usne Man Hi Man Socha—Uska Pati Kuchh Galat Nahin Kar Raha Tha, Bas Apne Svaabhaavik Adhikaar Maang Raha Tha. Lekin Andar Hi Andar Tadap Rahi Sumita Apne Toote Dil Ke Baare Mein Kisi Ko Bata Nahin Pa Rahi Thi.
Uska Pati Uske Chehare Ki Jhijhak Samajh Gaya, Par Usne Haar Nahin Maani. Usne Uske Kaan Mein Phusaphusaaya, "Tum Meri Apni Ho... Aise Door Kyon Ja Rahi Ho?"
Sumita Ne Aankhen Band Kar Lin. Uske Sine Mein Jama Hote Shabdon Ne Uska Gala Ghont Diya. Aakhirakaar, Usne Bahut Dhire Se Kaha, "Tab Tum Kahaan The? Jis Din Mere Lie Sab Kuchh Khatm Ho Raha Tha... Jis Din Main Akeli Hoti Ja Rahi Thi..."
Pati Stabdh Rah Gaya. Ab Use Samajh Aa Gaya Tha Ki Uski Patni Ka Ahankaar Kitana Gahara Tha. Usne Dhire Se Apana Haath Hataaya Aur Dhimi Aavaaz Mein Kaha, "Sumi, Mujhe Nahin Pata Tha... Yakin Maano, Agar Mujhe Pata Hota, To Main Tumhen Bachaane Ke Lie Jaan Dene Ko Taiyaar Ho Jaata."
Sumita Ke Kaanon Tak Ye Shabd Pahunche, Lekin Uska Dil Nahin Pighala. Vah Jaanati Hai Ki Uske Pati Ko Shaayad Pata Na Ho, Lekin Us Pal Uske Bagal Mein Jo Tha, Vah Uska Chhota Beta Arnav Tha. Us Ladake Ne Apani Maan Ki Raksha Ke Lie Apni Jaan Jokhim Mein Daal Di Thi. Sumita Is Sachchai Ko Kabhi Nahin Bhool Sakati.
Raat Ke Us Andhere Mein, Aakhirakaar Uska Pati Uske Bagal Mein Let Gaya. Haalaanki Unake Sharir Agal-Bagal The, Phir Bhi Unake Bich Ek Doori Ban Gai Thi. Sumita Chupchaap Arnav Ke Kamre Ki Or Dekhati Rahi. Usne Man Hi Man Socha - Kya Vah Ek Din Is Dard Ke Baare Mein Kisi Ko Bata Paegi? Ya Use Ise Zindagi Bhar Apane Saath Dhona Hoga?
Subah Uthate Hi Sumita Ne Ek Naya Phaisala Liya. Vah Dhire-Dhire Sab Kuchh Thik Karne Lagegi. Vah Ab Arjun Ko Aise Akela Nahin Chhodegi, Use Uska Haq Degi.
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Din Aise Hi Bitte Rahe,
Ek Dophar Riya Unke Ghar Aai. Vah Arnav Ki Padhai Ke Baare Mein Poochnne Aai Thi. Riya Hamesha Arnav Ko Apne Chhote Bhai Ki Tarah Pyaar Karti Thi. Usne Aakar Arnav Ki Notebook Dekhi, Uski Speling Thik Ki Aur Use Math Padhaaya. Arnav Utsaahit Hokar Bola, "Riya Di, Tumhaare Bina Main Zyaada Kuchh Nahin Sikh Paata."
Sumita Ek Taraf Se Sab Kuchh Dekh Rahi Thi. Riya Ki Maujoodgi Ne Uske Kamre Ke Andhere Mein Ujaala Kar Diya. Ladki Ki Imaandaari Ne Use Hairaan Kar Diya. Aisa Laga Jaise Bhagvaan Ne Kisi Ko Unke Saath Rahne Ke Lie Bheja Ho.
Riya Bhi Us Din Sumita Ke Shabdon Se Uske Ravaiye Ko Bhaanp Gai. Chaay Pite Hue Usne Kaha, "Aunty, Kaisi Ho? Mujhe Aapki Aankhon Mein Thakaan Dikhai De Rahi Hai."
Sumita Halke Se Muskurai, "Main Thik Hoon... Bas Kabhi-Kabhi Andar Se Bojhil Ho Jaati Hoon."
Riya Ne Dhire Se Uska Haath Thaam Liya, "Tum Akeli Nahin Ho. Arnav Yahaan Hai, Main Bhi Yahaan Hoon. Aap Chaaho To Mujhe Sab Kuchh Bata Sakati Ho."
Us Pal, Sumita Ki Aankhon Mein Aansoo Aa Gae. Bahut Dinon Baad, Kisi Ne Use Samjhane Ki Koshish Ki Thi. Riya Ke Shabdon Ne Uske Dil Mein Jama Dard Kam Kar Diya.
Is Tarah Ek Nae Rishte Ki Shuruaat Hui—Dosti, Sneh Aur Vishvaas Ka Rishta. Riya Ki Maujoodgi Ne Na Sirf Arnav Ki Padhai Mein Madad Ki, Balki Sumita Ke Andar Ke Toote Hue Hisson Ko Bhi Jodane Ka Kaam Shuroo Kar Diya.
Raat Kaaphi Ho Gai Thi. Sumita Arnav Ke Kamare Mein Aai Aur Man Hi Man Boli, "Tum Hi Meri Asali Ummid Ho, Arnav. Ek Din Tum Bade Hokar Sab Kuchh Samajh Jaoge, Shaayad Tab Tum Mera Dard Baant Sakoge."
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Aurat 2- Kya Tumane Unhen Dhoondh Liya?
Aurat 1- Mujhe Unhen Dhoondhna Hi Hoga. Bhagvaan Ne Mujhe Itane Dinon Tak Zinda Rakha Hai, Shaayad Sach Bataane Ke Lie. Main Bhaarat Ke Kone-Kone Mein Khojabin Karoongi, Unhen Sach Bataoongi.
Aurat 2- Maan, Aapne Abhi Tak Asli Kahaani Nahin Batai.
Mahila 1- “Us Din Hospital Mein Bahut Saare Mariz The. Sab Kuchh Ast-Vyast Lag Raha Tha. Ham Sabhi Narsen Bahut Vyast Thin. Achaanak, Chaar Mariz Hospital Mein Aa Gae.
Ve Do Jode The. Unki Kaaron Mein Takkar Ho Gai. Do Pati Ko Koi Gambhir Chot Nahin Aai.
Lekin Dono Biwiyo Ki Haalat Bahut Kharaab Thi, Dono Biwiyo Lagbhag 9 Mahine Ki Garbhavati Thin. Choonki Aur Bhi Mariz The, Isalie Unhen Surgery Ke Lie Ek Hi ICU Mein Le Jaaya Gaya.
Donon Ke Do Laal Tvacha Vaale Ladake Hue, Lekin Unme Se Ek Bachcha Bahut Bimaar Tha Chot ki Waja se. Mujhe Bachchon Ki Pahchaan Karne Ki Zimmedaari Di Gai. Mere Lie Bachchon Ki Pahchaan Karna Bahut Aasaan Tha. Svasth Ladke Ke Sir Ke Pichhale Hisse Mein, Gardan Ke Thik Paas, Do Nason Ke Bich Ek Bada Laal Til Tha.
Us Ladke Ki Maa Ka Naam Sumita Thi, Aur Doosre Bimaar Bachche Ki Maa Ka Naam Sharmishtha Tha.
Mainne Dono Bachchon Ke Pairon Par Sahi Taig Lagae. Aur Kyuki Ve Apne Janm Date Se Pahle Hi Paida Ho Gae The, Islie Unhe Ek Vishesh Kaksh Mein Le Jaaya Gaya.
Thik 7 Din Baad, Bimaar Bachche Ki Maut Ho Gai. Hamane Unhen Maut Ki Khabar Nahin Di Kyonki Ve Sabhi Bahut Bimaar The.
Lekin Asli Ghatana Ek Mahine Baad Hui. Main Kuchh Dinon Ki Chhutti Par Tha Islie Mujhe Kuchh Pata Nahin Chala Ki Kya Hua Tha. Lekin Ek Mahine Baad, Main Hospital Vaapas Aaya Aur Pata Chala Ki Sumita Ke Bete Ki Maut Ho Gai Hai, Jo Poori Tarah Se Galat Tha, Kyonki Us Ladka Svasth Tha. Hospital Vaalon Ki Galati Thi?"
Mahila 2- To Tumhaara Matalab Hai Ki Bachchon Ki Adla-Badli Ho Gai. Aur Sharmishtha Naam Ki Ladki Ka Baccha Mar Gaya?
Mahila 1- Haa, Beti, Main Unhen Bahut Samajhaati Hoon Par Ve Mujhe Bolne Ka Mauka Hi Nahin Dete. Kahte Hain Ki Ve Release Leke Chale Gae Hain Aur Agar Logon Ko Pata Chalega Ki Hospital Vaalon Ne Aisi Galti Ki Hai, To Unki Naam Kharab Ho Jaegi. Phir Unhonne Mujhe Hospital Se Nikaal Diya.
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Sumita Ne Tebal Lamp Jalaaya To Dekha Ki Uski Beta Doosari Taraf Ghumkar Gahri Nind Mein So Raha Tha. Lamp Ki Halki Roshni Arnav Ki Gardan Par Ek Til Chamka Rahi Thi. Is Vari Nind Ko Dekhkar, Sumita Ladke Ko Pareshaan Nahin Karti. Vah Lamp Bujha Deti Hai Aur Apne Kamre Mein Chali Jaati Hai.
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Raat Ke Lagbhag Saadhe Das Baj Rahe The. Din Bhar Kaam Karne Ke Baad Arjun Ghar Lauta. Battiyaan Mand Thi, Sumita Bistar Par Ek Taraf Simati Hui Leti Thi. Uske Andar Ek Ajib Sa Khaalipan Tha. Do Din Pahle Hui Us Bhayaanak Ghatna Se Uska Tan-Man Abhi Bhi Kaanp Raha Tha. Agar Arnav Na Hota, To Kaun Jaane Aaj Vah Zinda Hoti Ya Nahin! Lekin Yah Aadmi, Jise Vah Svaami Kahati Hai, Kuchh Bhi Nahin Jaanta Tha. Phir Bhi, Yahi To Tha Jo Uske Saath Hona Chaahie Tha.
Arjun Dhire Se Aage Aaya Aur Sumita Ke Kandhe Par Haath Rakha.
—"Suno... Bahut Samay Ho Gaya... Main Tumhen Apne Pas Nahin Pa Raha Hoon."
Haalaanki Uski Aavaaz Dhimi Thi, Phir Bhi Usmen Ek Ghutan Bhari Maang Ki Chhaaya Thi.
Sumita Chaunk Gai. Usne Bas Apni Aankhen Band Rakhin. Uske Dimaag Mein Uljhan Ka Ek Baadal Chha Gaya—Dambh, Krodh Aur Apmaan. Jis Din Us Aadmi Ne Us Par Hamla Kiya, Arnav Ke Alaava Uske Saath Koi Nahin Tha. Yah Aadmi To Bilkul Nahin. Jaise Hi Arjun Ne Us Par Haath Rakha, Sumita Uthkar Baith Gai Aur Aur Bhi Sikud Gai.
Sumita Ne Phusaphusaaya.
Arjun Uske Man Ki Baat Samajh Gaya. Usne Khud Hi Javaab Diya.
—“Kyu? Main Tumhaara Pati Hoon.” Uski Aavaaz Mein Halka Gussa Tha.
—“Tum Mere Pati Ho, Par Meri Raksha Nahin Kar Sake.” Sumita Ne Bhaari Chehre Ke Saath Kaha.
Arjun Ko Pahle To Kuchh Samajh Nahin Aaya. Usne Aankhen Sikodkar Idhar-Udhar Dekha, Maano Usne Kuchh Anjaani Si Baat Sun Li Ho.
—“Kya Matlab Hai Tumhaara?”
Sumita Achaanak Sihar Uthi Aur Boli.
—“Kuchh Nahin. So Jao.”
Apani Baat Khatm Karke, Sumita Let Gai, Phir Chaadar Khinch Li. Arjun Kuchh Der Bebas Hokar Dekhta Raha, Phir Aah Bhari Aur Karvat Lekar Let Gaya. Kamre Mein Sannaata Chha Gaya, Bas Hava Ki Halki Si Aavaaz Sunai De Rahi Thi. Sumita Ne Aankhen Band Kar Li, Par Use Nind Nahin Aa Rahi Thi. Uska Dil Baar-Baar Dhadak Raha Tha—Us Din Ka Drshy Yaad Aa Raha Tha Jab Arnav Ne Use Bachaaya Tha. Ladka Sirf * Saal Ka Tha, Par Kitna Bahaadur Tha!
Vah Raat Ghane Andhere Mein Biti.
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Agli Subah, Arnav Apani Maan Ke Paas Aakar Khada Ho Gaya. Usne School Ke Kapade Pahan Lie The, Uska Baig Paik Tha. Uske Chehare Par Ek Pyaari Si Muskaan Thi.
—"Maa, Aaj Ham School Mein Ek Naya Khel Sikhaenge. Kya Tum Aakar Dekh Sakati Ho?"
Sumita Ne Apane Bete Ke Chehare Par Haath Phera. Use Ek Ajib Sa Khinchaav Mahasoos Hua.
—"Main Nahin Jaoonga, Beta, Mujhe Kaam Hai. Par Tum Khelo, Maze Karo."
Arnav Kuchh Der Use Ghoorta Raha, Phir Achaanak Gambhir Svar Mein Bola,
—"Maa, Kal Raat Tum Kyu Roi Thi?"
Prashn Sunkar Sumita Ruk Gai. Chhote Ladke Ne Sab Kuchh Notice Kar Liya! Haan, Kal Jab Arjun So Gaya Tha, To Sumita Khoob Ro Rahi Thi. Use Pata Nahin Kyu, Vah To Bas Ro-Rokar Apna Man Halka Karne Ki Koshish Kar Raha Tha.
—“Nahin Beta, Roi Nahin.”
—“Tum Jhooth Bol Rahi Ho. Mainne Suna.”
Apani Baat Khatm Karke Arnav Chala Gaya, Lekin Sumita Andar Hi Andar Tootti Hui Si Lag Rahi Thi. Vah Bachcha Sachmuch Uski Parachhain Sa Hota Ja Raha Tha.
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Samay Bitta Gaya. Ek Ke Baad Ek Saal Bitte Gae. Arnav Ab Das Saal Ka Kishor Hai. Vah School Mein Kaaphi Achchha Kar Raha Hai. Uska Sharir Bhi Lamba Ho Gaya Hai, Aur Uski Aankhon Aur Chehare Mein Buddhimatta Ki Jhalak Dikhai Deti Hai. Sumita Ne Dekha Ki Jaise-Jaise Vah Bada Hota Ja Raha Hai, Usse Uski Baatchit Utni Hi Gahri Hoti Ja Rahi Hai.
Ek Dopahar, School Se Lautne Ke Baad, Arnav Ne Kaha,
—“Maa, Aaj Hamaari Kaksha Mein Sar Ne Kaha Ki Maata-Pita Hamesha Apne Bachchon Ki Raksha Karte Hain. Kya Aap Hamesha Meri Raksha Karengi?”
Sumita Muskurai, Uski Aankhen Nam Ho Gain.
—“Main Mar Bhi Jao To Bhi Tumhaari Raksha Karoongi.”
—“To Phir Mainne Us Din Tumhaari Raksha Kyon Ki?”
Sumita Is Savaal Par Avaak Rah Gai. Uski Aankhon Mein Aansoo Chamak Rahe The. Uske Sine Mein Ek Ajib Sa Dard Aur Garv Ghula Hua Tha.
—“Tum Sirf Mere Bete Nahin, Meri Ummid Ho.” Sumita Ne Apane Bete Ko Sine Se Laga Liya.
Arnav Hairaan Tha. Uska Nanha Man Abhi Bhi In Shabdon Ki Gahrai Ko Samajh Nahin Paaya Tha. Haalaanki, Usne Bas Apni Maa Ke Aanchal Ki Khushboo Ko Saanson Mein Soongha.
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Sumita Ka Pati Dhire-Dhire Door Jaane Laga. Vah Parivaar Ki Zimmedaariyaan Sambhaal Raha Tha, Lekin Unke Rishte Ki Garmaahat Phiki Pad Gai Thi. Vah Ab Raat Mein Sumita Par Zor-Zabardasti Karne Nahin Aata Tha, Balki Ek Ghamandi Khaamoshi Chha Gai Thi. Sumita Ko Isse Zyaada Taklif Nahin Hui. Balki, Use Arnav Ke Saath Rozaana Ki Baatchit, Unki Hansi Aur Saath Bitae Palon Mein Sukoon Milta Tha.
Us Raat, Sumita Bistar Par Leti Khidaki Se Baahar Dekh Rahi Thi. Aasamaan Taaron Se Bhara Tha. Use Lag Raha Tha Ki Shaayad Uska Pati Hamesha Ke Lie Aise Hi Door Chala Jae, Lekin Arnav Har Din Uske Aur Qarib Aata Ja Raha Tha. Maan-Bete Ke Rishte Mein Ek Ajib Sa Tanaav Panapane Laga Tha. Jahaan Shuddh Prem Hota Hai, Vahaan Us Prem Mein Ek Ajib Si Gaharai Hoti Hai.
Uska Sina Bhar Aaya. Usne Apane Hothon Ke Kone Se Phusaphusaaya—
"Arnav... Tum Meri Roshani Ho."
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Raat Khaamosh Thi. Har Taraf Jhinguron Ki Chahchahaahat Thi. Sumita Ghar Mein Akeli Baithi Thi. Uska Pati Bahut Der Se Baahar Gaya Hua Tha, Aur Jab Vah Lautta Bhi Tha, To Vah Usse Bahut Kam Baat Karti Thi. Parivaar Chal Raha Tha, Lekin Vah Pyaar, Vah Saath Kab Ka Chala Gaya Tha. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Ve Dono Saath Hote Hue Bhi Kisi Alag Duniya Mein Ji Rahe Hon. Ek Ajib Sa Khaalipan Uske Dil Mein Bhar Gaya Tha.
Arnav Ab Chhota Bachcha Nahin Raha. Is Saal Vah Nauvin Kaksha Mein Daakhil Hua Tha. Vah Kaafi Lamba Ho Gaya Tha, Aur Uski Aankhon Mein Ek Gahari Abhivyakti Thi. Sumita Use Kabhi-Kabhi Stadi Tebal Par Baitha Dekhakar Hairaan Ho Jaati Thi. Use Yaad Aaya Ki Kabhi Vah Ladaka Apani Chhaati Se Munh Lagaakar Sota Tha. Ab Vah Apani Maan Ke Kaanon Jitana Lamba Ho Gaya Tha.
Arnav Ne Achaanak School Se Ake Darvaaza Khola Aur Andar Aaya. Usne Apna Bag Vahin Chhod Diya Aur Sidha Ghar Chala Gaya. Uska Chehara Bahut Gambhir Tha. Sumita Ne Apne Bete Ko Pahle Kabhi Is Tarah Nahin Dekha Tha, Aur Arnav Ko Itani Shaanti Se Room Mai Jaate Dekh, Vah Bhi Arnav Ke Room Chali Gai.
—“Kya Hua Beta, Tumhaara Chehra Aisa Kyu Hai?” —Sumita Ne Poochha.
Arnav Ne Phusphusaate Hue Kaha, —“Kuchh Nahin, Maa.”
—“Nahin, Kuchh Hua Hai. Kya School Mein Kisi Ne Kuchh Kaha?”
Arnav Ne Nazaren Nichi Kar Li. Vah Kuchh Kahna Nahin Chaahta Tha. Lekin Vah Sumita Ki Nazro Se Bach Nahin Saka. Maa Ne Aage Badhkar Apne Bete Ke Sir Par Haath Rakha. Phir Maano Baandh Toot Gaya.
—“Vah Ritvik Phir Baavaas Kar Raha Tha, Maa. Usne Kaha Ki Main Ladakiyon Se Baat Nahin Kar Sakata, Main Kaayar Hoon. Usne Mujhe Poori Kaksha Ke Saamne Hansi Ka Paatr Bana Diya.”
Sumita Ki Bhaunhen Sikud Gain. —“Ritvik Phir! Mainne Tumhare Bachpan Se Uske Lie Bure Naam Sune Hain. Kya Tumane Kuchh Nahin Kaha?”
—“Main Chup Thi, Maa. Agar Mujhe Bhi Padta, To Main Nahin Lad Paati. Vah Kaaphi Mazboot Hai.”
Sumita Chup Rahi. Uske Sine Mein Aag Jal Rahi Thi, Par Usne Apne Bete Ko Nahi Dikhaayi. Usne Bas Use Apne Paas Khincha Aur Uske Sir Par Thapthapaaya. —“Chinta Mat Karo. Tumhaari Maa Hu. Mujhe Tum Jaise Ho Us Par Garv Hai.”
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ki Taraf Dekha. Uski Aankhon Mein Aansoo Bah Rahe The. —“Maa, Tumhaare Siva Mera Koi Nahin Hai. Tum Ho To Hi Main Zinda Hoon.”
Yah Sunkar Sumita Ka Sina Halka Ho Gaya. Ek Ajib Sa Garv Uske Sine Mein Bhar Gaya. Arnav Ajib Tarah Se Us Khaalipan Ko Bhar Raha Tha Jo Jama Ho Gaya Tha.
Thodi Der Baad, Sumita Ne Dekha Ki Arnav Muskuraaya Tha. Vah Ladaka Jo Kuchh Pal Pahale Phoot-Phoot Kar Roya Tha, Ab Bilkul Badal Gaya Tha.
—“Phir Kya Hua?” —Sumita Ne Poochha.
Arnav Ne Mazaak Mein Kaha, —“Maan, Riya Didi Kahati Hain Ki Tum Kisi Film Heroin Jaisi Dikhati Ho.”
Sumita Hairaan Dikhi. —“Kya! Usne Yah Sab Kaha?”
—“Haan, Maan. Unhonne Kaha Tha Ki Tum Poore School Ki Maao Se Alag Ho. Tumme Bahut Style Hai. Main Us Vaqt Hans Padi.”
Sumita Muskurai Aur Sir Hilaaya. —“Tum Log In Chizon Ke Baare Mein Itna Kyon Baat Karte Ho?”
Arnav Achaanak Gambhir Ho Gaya. —“Maa, Riya Didi Ek Achchhi Ladki Hain, Jaanti Ho. Vo Mujhe Bahut Himmat Deti Hain. Lekin Mujhe Pata Hai, Tum Hi Meri Sachchi Ummid Ho.”
Sumita Kuchh Der Chup Rahi. Is Umar Mein Koi Ladka Itani Paripakv Baaten Kaise Kah Sakata Hai! Uska Dil Bhaavanaon Se Kaanp Utha.
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Arjun Der Raat Ghar Lauta. Khaana Khaate Hue Vah Gambhir Chehre Ke Saath Baitha Raha. Jab Bolna Chaahta, To Bas Sir Hilaakar Javaab De Deta. Sumita Ko Laga Ki Unke Bich Jo Divaar Khadi Thi, Use Ab Aur Nahin Toda Ja Sakata.
Jab Raat Gahri Ho Gai, To Uska Pati Karvat Lekar Let Gaya. Haalaanki Vah Use Apne Paas Khinchna Chaahti Thi, Sumita Ka Man Javaab Nahin De Raha Tha. Uske Dimaag Mein Bas Ek Hi Baat Ghoom Rahi Thi—“Jab Mujhe Tumhaari Sabse Zyaada Zaroorat Thi, Tab Tum Kahaan The?”
Subah Arnav School Ke Lie Taiyaar Ho Raha Tha. Apna Bag Pack Karte Hue Usne Kaha, —“Maa, Agar Aaj Ritvik Ne Phir Kuchh Kaha, To Main Uske Saaane Khada Hokar Usse Ladoonga.”
Sumita Paas Aai Aur Apne Bete Ki Shirt Ke Batan Lagate Hue. —“Ladte Vaqt, Tumhen Shaant Rahna Hota Hai, Beta. Dushman Ko Tan Se Nahin, Man Se Haraana Hota Hai. Mujhe Pata Hai Tum Kar Sakte Ho. Bas Yaad Rakhana—Tumhaari Maa Tumhaare Saath Hai. Tum Akele Nahin Ho.”
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ki Aankhon Mein Dekha. Vahaan Ki Karuna Aur Vishvaas Ne Uske Saare Dar Ko Pighla Diya.
Jab Vah School Gaya, To Ritvik Ne Use Phir Se Uksaaya. Lekin Aaj Arnav Nahin Ruka. Usne Shaant Svar Mein Kaha, —“Tum Jitna Chaaho Muskura Sakte Ho, Main Jaisa Hoon, Usse Khush Hoon. Tumhe Mujhe Kuchh Saabit Nahin Karna Hai.”
Ritvik Ruk Gaya. Uske Aas-Paas Ke Dost Hansna Band Kar Die. Riya Uske Bagal Mein Khadi Ho Gai Aur Chupke Se Taali Bajaane Lagi. Arnav Ko Ehsaas Hua—Ye Uski Maa Ke Shabd The Jinhonne Use Taakat Di.
Ghar Lautakar, Vah Daudakar Apani Maan Ke Gale Lag Gaya. —“Maa, Maine Kar Dikhaaya.”
Sumita Hairaan Rah Gai Aur Boli, —“Dekho! Tumne Kar Dikhaaya.”
Arnav Ne Apna Chehra Apni Man Ke Sine Mein Chhipa Liya Aur Bola, —“Maa, Main Tumhaare Saath Sab Kuchh Jeet Sakta Hoon.”
Sumita Ne Apne Bete Ko Gale Laga Liya. Uske Sine Mein Jama Saara Dard, Khaalipan Aur Garv Ek Hi Pal Mein Gaayab Ho Gaya. Zindagi Mein Agar Kisi Par Bharosa Kiya Ja Sakta Hai, To Vo Sirf Yahi Ladka Hai—Arnav.
Shaam Ke Baad, Sumita Baalkani Mein Baithi Aasamaan Ki Or Dekhane Lagi. Door Taare Chamak Rahe The. Usne Man Hi Man Socha—Aage Chaahe Kuchh Bhi Ho Jae, Chaahe Kitana Bhi Toofaan Aae, Ye Ladaka Uski Raksha Karega. Bhale Hi Uska Pati Uske Saath Na Ho, Uski Zindagi Sooni Nahin Hai. Kyonki, Uske Sine Mein Duniya Ke Baraabar Ek Bharosa Hai—Arnav.
Raat Ho Gai Hai. Din Bhar Ki Thakaan Ke Baad, Sumita Arnav Ko Khaana Khilaakar Apne Kamre Mein Laut Aai Hai. Kamre Mein Daakhil Hote Hi Usne Apne Pati Ko Bistar Ke Ek Taraph Baithe Dekha. Haalaanki Uski Aankhon Mein Thakaan Ke Bhaav The, Par Ek Ajib Si Garmajoshi Tair Rahi Thi. Sumita Samajh Gai Ki Aaj Uska Pati Usse Romaanch Ki Ummid Kar Raha Hai. Kabhi Vo Khud Aage Badhta Tha, Shaadi Ke Svaabhaavik Aakarshan Se Karib Aata Tha. Lekin Aaj, Uska Man Bhaari Hai. Kuchh Saal Pahale Hui Ghatna Ke Baad Se, Vo Apna Man Kholkar Kuchh Bhi Nahin Kar Paaya Hai.
Us Bhayaanak Din, Jab Ek Aadmi Uski Ijjat Lootna Chaahta Tha, Uska Pati Vahaan Nahin Tha. Vo Bahut Door Tha, Apni Hi Duniya Mein Magn Tha. Phir Bhi, * Saal Ke Arnav Ne Use Bacha Liya. Us Ghatna Ke Baad Se, Uske Man Mein Apne Pati Ke Prati Ek Ajib Sa Pachhtaava Panap Raha Hai. Vo Pachhtaava Shaadi Ke Antrang Palon Par Bhi Bhaari Pad Jaata Hai.
Uska Pati Aage Aaya Aur Dhire Se Uske Kandhe Par Haath Rakha. Usne Uski Gardan Par Garm Saansen Lin, "Sumi, Bahut Din Ho Gae... Socha Tha Aaj Thoda Aur Karib Aa Jaoonga."
Sumita Ne Aankhen Nichi Kar Lin. Uske Honth Hil Rahe The, Par Bol Nahin Nikal Rahe The. Vah Chaahti Thi Ki Aaj Ki Raat Khaamoshi Se Bhari Rahe. Phir Bhi, Usne Man Hi Man Socha—Uska Pati Kuchh Galat Nahin Kar Raha Tha, Bas Apne Svaabhaavik Adhikaar Maang Raha Tha. Lekin Andar Hi Andar Tadap Rahi Sumita Apne Toote Dil Ke Baare Mein Kisi Ko Bata Nahin Pa Rahi Thi.
Uska Pati Uske Chehare Ki Jhijhak Samajh Gaya, Par Usne Haar Nahin Maani. Usne Uske Kaan Mein Phusaphusaaya, "Tum Meri Apni Ho... Aise Door Kyon Ja Rahi Ho?"
Sumita Ne Aankhen Band Kar Lin. Uske Sine Mein Jama Hote Shabdon Ne Uska Gala Ghont Diya. Aakhirakaar, Usne Bahut Dhire Se Kaha, "Tab Tum Kahaan The? Jis Din Mere Lie Sab Kuchh Khatm Ho Raha Tha... Jis Din Main Akeli Hoti Ja Rahi Thi..."
Pati Stabdh Rah Gaya. Ab Use Samajh Aa Gaya Tha Ki Uski Patni Ka Ahankaar Kitana Gahara Tha. Usne Dhire Se Apana Haath Hataaya Aur Dhimi Aavaaz Mein Kaha, "Sumi, Mujhe Nahin Pata Tha... Yakin Maano, Agar Mujhe Pata Hota, To Main Tumhen Bachaane Ke Lie Jaan Dene Ko Taiyaar Ho Jaata."
Sumita Ke Kaanon Tak Ye Shabd Pahunche, Lekin Uska Dil Nahin Pighala. Vah Jaanati Hai Ki Uske Pati Ko Shaayad Pata Na Ho, Lekin Us Pal Uske Bagal Mein Jo Tha, Vah Uska Chhota Beta Arnav Tha. Us Ladake Ne Apani Maan Ki Raksha Ke Lie Apni Jaan Jokhim Mein Daal Di Thi. Sumita Is Sachchai Ko Kabhi Nahin Bhool Sakati.
Raat Ke Us Andhere Mein, Aakhirakaar Uska Pati Uske Bagal Mein Let Gaya. Haalaanki Unake Sharir Agal-Bagal The, Phir Bhi Unake Bich Ek Doori Ban Gai Thi. Sumita Chupchaap Arnav Ke Kamre Ki Or Dekhati Rahi. Usne Man Hi Man Socha - Kya Vah Ek Din Is Dard Ke Baare Mein Kisi Ko Bata Paegi? Ya Use Ise Zindagi Bhar Apane Saath Dhona Hoga?
Subah Uthate Hi Sumita Ne Ek Naya Phaisala Liya. Vah Dhire-Dhire Sab Kuchh Thik Karne Lagegi. Vah Ab Arjun Ko Aise Akela Nahin Chhodegi, Use Uska Haq Degi.
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Din Aise Hi Bitte Rahe,
Ek Dophar Riya Unke Ghar Aai. Vah Arnav Ki Padhai Ke Baare Mein Poochnne Aai Thi. Riya Hamesha Arnav Ko Apne Chhote Bhai Ki Tarah Pyaar Karti Thi. Usne Aakar Arnav Ki Notebook Dekhi, Uski Speling Thik Ki Aur Use Math Padhaaya. Arnav Utsaahit Hokar Bola, "Riya Di, Tumhaare Bina Main Zyaada Kuchh Nahin Sikh Paata."
Sumita Ek Taraf Se Sab Kuchh Dekh Rahi Thi. Riya Ki Maujoodgi Ne Uske Kamre Ke Andhere Mein Ujaala Kar Diya. Ladki Ki Imaandaari Ne Use Hairaan Kar Diya. Aisa Laga Jaise Bhagvaan Ne Kisi Ko Unke Saath Rahne Ke Lie Bheja Ho.
Riya Bhi Us Din Sumita Ke Shabdon Se Uske Ravaiye Ko Bhaanp Gai. Chaay Pite Hue Usne Kaha, "Aunty, Kaisi Ho? Mujhe Aapki Aankhon Mein Thakaan Dikhai De Rahi Hai."
Sumita Halke Se Muskurai, "Main Thik Hoon... Bas Kabhi-Kabhi Andar Se Bojhil Ho Jaati Hoon."
Riya Ne Dhire Se Uska Haath Thaam Liya, "Tum Akeli Nahin Ho. Arnav Yahaan Hai, Main Bhi Yahaan Hoon. Aap Chaaho To Mujhe Sab Kuchh Bata Sakati Ho."
Us Pal, Sumita Ki Aankhon Mein Aansoo Aa Gae. Bahut Dinon Baad, Kisi Ne Use Samjhane Ki Koshish Ki Thi. Riya Ke Shabdon Ne Uske Dil Mein Jama Dard Kam Kar Diya.
Is Tarah Ek Nae Rishte Ki Shuruaat Hui—Dosti, Sneh Aur Vishvaas Ka Rishta. Riya Ki Maujoodgi Ne Na Sirf Arnav Ki Padhai Mein Madad Ki, Balki Sumita Ke Andar Ke Toote Hue Hisson Ko Bhi Jodane Ka Kaam Shuroo Kar Diya.
Raat Kaaphi Ho Gai Thi. Sumita Arnav Ke Kamare Mein Aai Aur Man Hi Man Boli, "Tum Hi Meri Asali Ummid Ho, Arnav. Ek Din Tum Bade Hokar Sab Kuchh Samajh Jaoge, Shaayad Tab Tum Mera Dard Baant Sakoge."
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Aurat 2- Kya Tumane Unhen Dhoondh Liya?
Aurat 1- Mujhe Unhen Dhoondhna Hi Hoga. Bhagvaan Ne Mujhe Itane Dinon Tak Zinda Rakha Hai, Shaayad Sach Bataane Ke Lie. Main Bhaarat Ke Kone-Kone Mein Khojabin Karoongi, Unhen Sach Bataoongi.
Aurat 2- Maan, Aapne Abhi Tak Asli Kahaani Nahin Batai.
Mahila 1- “Us Din Hospital Mein Bahut Saare Mariz The. Sab Kuchh Ast-Vyast Lag Raha Tha. Ham Sabhi Narsen Bahut Vyast Thin. Achaanak, Chaar Mariz Hospital Mein Aa Gae.
Ve Do Jode The. Unki Kaaron Mein Takkar Ho Gai. Do Pati Ko Koi Gambhir Chot Nahin Aai.
Lekin Dono Biwiyo Ki Haalat Bahut Kharaab Thi, Dono Biwiyo Lagbhag 9 Mahine Ki Garbhavati Thin. Choonki Aur Bhi Mariz The, Isalie Unhen Surgery Ke Lie Ek Hi ICU Mein Le Jaaya Gaya.
Donon Ke Do Laal Tvacha Vaale Ladake Hue, Lekin Unme Se Ek Bachcha Bahut Bimaar Tha Chot ki Waja se. Mujhe Bachchon Ki Pahchaan Karne Ki Zimmedaari Di Gai. Mere Lie Bachchon Ki Pahchaan Karna Bahut Aasaan Tha. Svasth Ladke Ke Sir Ke Pichhale Hisse Mein, Gardan Ke Thik Paas, Do Nason Ke Bich Ek Bada Laal Til Tha.
Us Ladke Ki Maa Ka Naam Sumita Thi, Aur Doosre Bimaar Bachche Ki Maa Ka Naam Sharmishtha Tha.
Mainne Dono Bachchon Ke Pairon Par Sahi Taig Lagae. Aur Kyuki Ve Apne Janm Date Se Pahle Hi Paida Ho Gae The, Islie Unhe Ek Vishesh Kaksh Mein Le Jaaya Gaya.
Thik 7 Din Baad, Bimaar Bachche Ki Maut Ho Gai. Hamane Unhen Maut Ki Khabar Nahin Di Kyonki Ve Sabhi Bahut Bimaar The.
Lekin Asli Ghatana Ek Mahine Baad Hui. Main Kuchh Dinon Ki Chhutti Par Tha Islie Mujhe Kuchh Pata Nahin Chala Ki Kya Hua Tha. Lekin Ek Mahine Baad, Main Hospital Vaapas Aaya Aur Pata Chala Ki Sumita Ke Bete Ki Maut Ho Gai Hai, Jo Poori Tarah Se Galat Tha, Kyonki Us Ladka Svasth Tha. Hospital Vaalon Ki Galati Thi?"
Mahila 2- To Tumhaara Matalab Hai Ki Bachchon Ki Adla-Badli Ho Gai. Aur Sharmishtha Naam Ki Ladki Ka Baccha Mar Gaya?
Mahila 1- Haa, Beti, Main Unhen Bahut Samajhaati Hoon Par Ve Mujhe Bolne Ka Mauka Hi Nahin Dete. Kahte Hain Ki Ve Release Leke Chale Gae Hain Aur Agar Logon Ko Pata Chalega Ki Hospital Vaalon Ne Aisi Galti Ki Hai, To Unki Naam Kharab Ho Jaegi. Phir Unhonne Mujhe Hospital Se Nikaal Diya.
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Sumita Ne Tebal Lamp Jalaaya To Dekha Ki Uski Beta Doosari Taraf Ghumkar Gahri Nind Mein So Raha Tha. Lamp Ki Halki Roshni Arnav Ki Gardan Par Ek Til Chamka Rahi Thi. Is Vari Nind Ko Dekhkar, Sumita Ladke Ko Pareshaan Nahin Karti. Vah Lamp Bujha Deti Hai Aur Apne Kamre Mein Chali Jaati Hai.
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Episode: 007
Arnav Ab 20 Saal Ka Ho Gaya Hai. Yah Woh Umr Hoti Hai Jab Man Baar-Baar Vichalit Hota Hai—Bhaavnaen, Aakarshan Aur Sapne, Sab Milkar Ek Tarah Ki Bechaini Paida Karte Hain.
Pichhle Kuchh Hafton Mein, Riya Ke Saath Uski Fon Par Baatchit Kaafi Badh Gai Thi. Raat Mein, Padhai Ke Naam Par, Arnav Ghanton Riya Se Fon Par Baaten Karta. Riya Muskuraakar Sab Kuchh Saajha Karti, Lekin Arnav Ko Lagta Tha Ki Shaayad Yahi Ladki Uske Lie Sahi Hai. Kabhi-Kabhi, Jab Fon Ke Doosri Taraf Riya Ki Aavaaz Dhimi Hoti, To Arnav Ka Sina Kaanp Uthta. Aisa Lagta Jaise Woh Use Apne Thoda Qarib Bhi Samajh Rahi Ho.
Isi Ehsaas Mein Doobte Hue, Arnav Ne Ek Din Faisla Kiya—Woh Ab Aur Der Nahin Karega. Woh Riya Ke Saamne Apna Dil Khol Dega.
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Arnav Ke Lie Raat Anant Kaal Tak Lambi Lag Rahi Thi. Din Bhar Uske Man Mein Ek Hi Khayaal Ghoomta Raha—Riya Ke Lie Ek Ajib Sa Khinchaav, Ek Tarah Ki Bechaini. Haalaanki Woh Sirf Bis Saal Ka Tha, Phir Bhi Use Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Uske Sine Mein Aag Jal Rahi Ho. Kitaab Ke Pannon Par Nazar Gadae Hue Bhi, Akshar Pighal Rahe The, Aur Riya Ka Chehra Uske Zehan Mein Baar-Baar Aa Raha Tha.
Kuchh Din Pahle, Riya Uske Lie Bilkul Ek Badi Bahan Jaisi Thi. Lekin Ab? Ab Woh Sirf Ek Badi Bahan Nahin Rahi, Balki Ek Aisi Insaan Thi Jiski Muskaan, Jisake Shabd, Jisaki Maujoodgi Use Din-Raat Khae Ja Rahi Thi.
Shaam Ke Baad, Arnav Ne Faisala Kiya - Aaj Woh Aur Nahin Hichkichaega. Woh Sidhe Riya Ke Paas Jaega. Woh Apne Man Ki Saari Baaten Bata Dega. Use Nahin Pata Tha Ki Riya Kya Sochegi, Woh Maanegi Ya Nahin, Lekin Woh Ab Is Daman Ko Aur Bardaasht Nahin Kar Sakta Tha.
Us Dopahar Arnav Kuchh Gambhir Man Se Ghar Se Nikla Tha. Use Riya Se Milna Tha. Kuchh Hafton Se, Woh Man Hi Man Soch Raha Tha Ki Shaayad Aaj Woh Use Sab Kuchh Bata Dega - Apani Bhaavanaen, Apni Pasand. Haalaanki Riya Usse Tin Saal Badi Thi, Phir Bhi Woh Arnav Ke Lie Ek Sahaara Thi. Aur Arnav Ne Umr Ke Farq Ko Kabhi Ahamiyat Nahin Di Thi. Use Bas Riya Ki Muskaan Mein Uske Lie Ek Ajib Sa Aakarshan Mahsoos Hua.
Thoda Kaanpte Dil Ke Saath, Arnav Riya Ke Ghar Ke Saamne Khada Ho Gaya. Darvaaza Aadha Khula Tha. Andar Batti Jal Rahi Thi. Uski Chhaati Dhadak Rahi Thi—Shaayad Aaj Kuchh Naya Shuroo Ho Jae.
Woh Chupchaap Aage Badha, Maano Himmat Jutaane Ki Koshish Kar Raha Ho. Lekin Kuchh Kadam Chalne Ke Baad, Achaanak Ek Anjaani Si Aavaaz Uske Kaanon Mein Padi—Ek Ghuti Hui Saans, Bistar Ki Charmaraahat, Aur Kisi Ki Dabi Hui Hansi. Arnav Ruk Gaya.
Aisa Laga Jaise Kisi Ne Achaanak Uski Chhaati Kuchal Di Ho. Woh Chupchaap Khidki Ke Paas Jaakar Khada Ho Gaya. Andar Ka Nazaara Dekhkar Uska Khoon Jam Gaya.
Ek Ladka Sofe Par Poori Tarah Nanga Baitha Tha, Aur Riya Uske Thik Oopar Baithi, Poori Nangi Hokar Uchhal-Kood Kar Rahi Thi. Riya Ke Stan Ladke Ke Chehare Ke Saamne Latak Rahe The.
Thodi Der Baad, Ladke Ne Riya Ko God Mein Uthaaya Aur Use Pichhe Vaale Kamre Mein Le Gaya. Arnav Unke Pichhe-Pichhe Gaya. Ladka Riya Ke Bistar Par Let Gaya Aur Use Niche Se Chodne Laga, Use Apne Ling Par Bithaakar, Jisse Riya Apna Hosh Kho Baithi Aur Aah Aah Uhhh Aahh ...
Uska Sina Bhaari Ho Raha Tha, Use Saans Lene Mein Takalif Ho Rahi Thi. Uski Aankhon Se Baar-Baar Aansoo Bah Rahe The. Jis Ladki Ko Vo Itane Dinon Se Apna Samajhta Tha, Ab Use Kisi Aur Ke Saath Aise Dekh Raha Tha.
Arnav Achaanak Ek Jagah Ruk Gaya. Vo Ek Chhoti Si Gali Se Hote Hue Ek Dukaan Par Gaya. Usne Aankhen Phaadkar Kaanch Ke Shokes Mein Rakhi Botalon Ko Dekha. Gahare Bhoore Rang Ki Sharaab Ki Botalen. Vo Jaanta Tha Ki Vo Achchhi Nahin Hain. Usne Unhen Kabhi Chhua Tak Nahin Tha. Lekin Aaj, Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Sine Ke Dard Ko Kam Karne Ka Yahi Ek Tarika Tha.
Vo Andar Gaya Aur Achaanak Bola, "Mujhe Ek Botal De Do." Uski Aavaaz Kaanp Rahi Thi. Dukaandaar Thoda Hairaan Hua, Par Kuchh Bola Nahin. Arnav Ne Paise Lie Aur Botal Lekar Baahar Aa Gaya.
Vo Sadak Kinaare Ek Sunsaan Jagah Par Jaakar Baith Gaya. Jaise Hi Usne Botal Ka Dhakkan Khola, Uski Naak Mein Ek Tez Gandh Aai. Uska Chehra Sikud Gaya, Lekin Phir Bhi Usne Botal Apne Honthon Se Laga Li. Pahla Chumban Uske Gale Mein Aag Ki Tarah Laga. Use Khaansi Aai, Uski Aankhon Mein Paani Aa Gaya. Lekin Woh Ruka Nahin.
Usne Botal Se Ghoont Bharna Shuroo Kar Diya. Har Ghoont Ke Saath, Use Laga Jaise Uske Sine Ki Aag Kam Hoti Ja Rahi Hai. Darasal, Aag Kam Nahin Ho Rahi Thi, Balki Uske Dimaag Mein Ek Dhundhala Sa Andhera Chha Raha Tha.
Street Lighte Dhundhali Ho Gain. Ped, Rikshe Ki Ghantiyaan, Door Se Aati Gaadiyon Ke Horn—Sab Uske Chaaron Or Bavandar Ki Tarah Ghoom Rahe The.
Arnav Ladkhadaata Hua Apne Pairon Par Khada Hua. Botal Aadhi Khaali Thi. Haalaanki Uska Sina Bhaari Tha, Lekin Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Andar Ka Dard Kam Ho Raha Ho. Uski Aankhon Mein Aansoo, Hothon Par Ek Kaanpati Hui Muskaan.
Woh Ladkhadaata Hua Ghar Ja Raha Tha. Sadak Par Log Use Aashchary Se Dekh Rahe The, Kuchh Hans Bhi Rahe Honge. Lekin Arnav Kuchh Sun Nahin Raha Tha. Woh Apne Hi Man Mein Bhatak Raha Tha.
Jaise Hi Woh Ghar Ke Paas Pahuncha, Use Andar Se Ek Ajib Si Aavaaz Sunai Di—Kisi Aurat Ke Rone-Bilakhne Ki Aavaaz. Uske Pair Achaanak Ruk Gae. Uski Chhaati Phir Se Dhadakne Lagi.
Usne Darvaaza Dhakka Dekar Khola Aur Andar Ghus Gaya.
Andar Ek Bhayaanak Drshy Tha.
Sumita Farsh Par Baithi, Phone Kaan Se Lagae Phoot-Phoot Kar Ro Rahi Thi. Uski Aankhen Laal Thin, Baal Bikhare Hue The, Gala Toota Hua Tha. Woh Baar-Baar Chilla Rahi Thi—
"Nahin, Nahin! Aisa Nahin Ho Sakta... Mere Pati... Mere Pati Ko Bachao!"
Arnav Darvaaze Par Stabdh Khada Tha. Uske Haath Mein Ek Aadhi Khaali Botal Lataki Hui Thi, Uske Chehare Par Ek Anajaani Kadavaahat Thi. Uski Nashe Mein Doobi Aankhen Bhi Saaf Bata Rahi Thin—Ghar Mein Toofaan Aa Gaya Tha.
Usne Kaanpati Aavaaz Mein Kaha,
"Maa... Kya Hua?"
Sumita Ne Phone Gira Diya Aur Uski Taraf Dekha. Woh Gili Aankhon Se Chillai,
“Tumhaare Paapa... Tumhaare Paapa Ka Accident Ho Gaya Hai, Arnab! Gaadi Palat Gai Aur Aag Lag Gai... Kahte Hain Haalaat Bahut Kharaab Hain... Main To Khatm Ho Gaya, Arnav!”
Arnav Ka Sir Ghoom Gaya. Uske Haath Mein Pakdi Hui Botal Zamin Par Gir Gai, Shisha Chaknaachoor Ho Gaya. Sharaab Ki Gandh Chaaron Taraph Phail Gai.
Uska Sina Dhadak Utha. Maano Poori Duniya Phir Se Uske Pairon Tale Se Nikal Gai Ho.
Arnav Ki Aankhen Abhi Bhi Vismay Se Bhari Thin. Ek Taraph Riya Ka Vishvaasghaat, Doosari Taraph Uske Pita Ke Bhayaanak Accident Ki Khabar—Ye Sab Ek Saath Aakar Ek Pal Mein Gir Pade. Maano Unaka Sharir Ab Unki Baat Nahin Maan Raha Tha. Phir Bhi, Unhonne Apni Maa Ka Haath Thaama Aur Unhen Khada Kiya.
“Chalo Maa... Hamen Hospital Jaana Hai.”
Sumita Kaanp Rahi Thi. Uske Baal Bikhre Hue The, Uski Aankhen Aansuon Se Bhari Thin, Uske Honth Sookhe Hue The. Maano Woh Ek Hi Raat Mein Das Saal Boodhi Ho Gai Ho. Usne Apne Bete Ko Gale Lagaaya Aur Phusaphusaaya,
“Main Nahin Dekh Sakti Arnab... Nehi Dekh Sakti...”
Arnav Ne Rundhi Hui Aavaaz Mein Kaha,
“Hamen Jaana Hoga, Maa.”
Donon Ladkhadaate Hue Baahar Nikle. Sadak Par Der Raat Ho Chuki Thi, Battiyaan Mand Thin. Unhonne Hospital Ke Lie Taxi Li. Gaadi Ke Andar Koi Aavaaz Nahin Thi, Sirf Sumita Ki Kaanpati Hui Chikhen Aur Saansen Sunai De Rahi Thin.
Arnav Khidki Se Baahar Dekh Raha Tha. Uski Aankhon Mein Abhi Bhi Dhundhle Aansoo The, Sharaab Ki Tez Gandh Uske Gale Mein Ataki Hui Thi. Riya Ka Drshy Uske Dimaag Mein Ghoom Raha Tha—Woh Kisi Aur Ki Chhaati Par Leti Hui Muskura Rahi Thi. Aur Uski Maa Uske Bagal Mein Baithi Ro Rahi Thi—Tumhaare Pita Ki Haalat Bahut Kharaab Hai.
Sab Kuchh Milaakar, Arnav Ko Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Duniya Use Ek Saath Saara Dard De Rahi Ho.
Hospital Pahunchane Par Drshy Aur Bhi BhayaaWoh Ho Gaya. Galiyaare Logon Se Bhare The, Ambulance Ki Aavaazen, Safed Kapadon Mein Narsen Idhar-Udhar Daud Rahi Thin. Har Jagah Dava Aur Jalne Ki Gandh Se Ek Ajib Si Ghabraahat Phail Gai.
Ve Risepshan Ki Or Daude. Sumita Ne Stabdh Hokar Kaha,
"Woh Ek Durghatana Mein Aae The... Woh Mere Pati Hain."
Nurse Ne Kaagazon Par Nazar Daali Aur Nazaren Nichi Kar Lin,
"Maaf Karna Maidam... Woh ICU Mein Hain, Unki Haalat Bahut Gambhir Hai. Unka Zyaadaatar Sharir Jal Gaya Hai. Ham Koshish Kar Rahe Hain..."
Sumita Chillai,
"Nahin! Mere Pati Bach Jaenge... Mujhe Pata Hai!"
Arnav Ne Apni Maan Ko Kaskar Gale Laga Liya. Uska Apna Sharir Bhi Kaanp Raha Tha, Lekin Woh Jaanta Tha Ki Ab Use Toda Nahin Ja Sakta.
Jab Ve Aaisiyoo Ki Shishe Ki Khidki Ke Saamne Khade Hue, To Yah Drshy Arnav Par Maano Bijli Ke Karant Jaisa Toot Pada.
Andar Uske Pita Pade The—Pahchaan Mein Nahin Aa Rahe The. Unka Chehra Vikrt Tha, Unki Tvacha Kaali Pad Gai Thi, Aur Jagah-Jagah Un Par Safed Pattiyaan Bandhi Thin. Unhen Saans Lene Ke Lie Ek Mashin Par Rakha Gaya Tha, Unaki Chhaati Yantravat Oopar-Niche Ho Rahi Thi.
Arnav Ne Socha, Kya Yah Uske Muskuraate Hue Pita The? Jisane Subah Jaane Se Pahle Muskuraate Hue Kaha Tha,
"Aaj Raat Ham Saath Baithakar Khaana Khaenge."
Aaj Usne Us Aadami Ko Dekha—Bas Ek Toota Hua Sharir, Jiske Andar Koi Jaan Nahin Thi.
Arnav Ki Aankhen Nam Thin, Uski Chhaati Dhadak Rahi Thi. Usne Apne Aansoo Rokne Ki Koshish Nahin Ki.
Sumita Phusaphusaati Rahi,
"Main Uske Bina Nahin Rahoongi... Main Uske Bina Nahin Rah Sakati..."
Sumita Ne Apne Pati Ko Pyaar Karne Ka Zara Bhi Mauka Nahin Diya. Aaj Yahi Apraadhbodh Use Khae Ja Raha Tha. Usne Us Aadmi Ko, Jisne Pichhale 14 Saalon Se Koi Apraadh Nahin Kiya Tha, Apne Paas Nahin Aane Diya Tha. Phir Bhi, Svaami Naam Ke Us Aadmi Ne Koi Shikaayat Nahin Ki.
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ke Chehare Ki Or Dekha. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Woh Us Pal Duniya Ka Sabse Laachaar Insaan Ho.
Ghanton Bit Gae. Dr Andar Daud Rahe The, Lekin Ummid Ki Kiran Bahut Kamzor Thi. Raat Gahraati Ja Rahi Thi, Aur Galiyaare Mein Logon Ki Sankhya Kam Hone Lagi Thi. Thandi Bench Par Sirf Arnav Aur Sumita Hi Baithe Rah Gae The.
Arnav Ka Sir Abhi Bhi Ghoom Raha Tha. Riya Ki Tasvir, Pita Ka Shav, Maa Ke Aansoo—Sab Ek Saath Mil Gae The. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Woh Kisi Bure Sapne Mein Phans Gaya Ho Jisse Nikalna Naamumakin Ho.
Achaanak, Bhor Mein, Ek Dr Baahar Aaya. Usne Gambhir Chehre Se Kaha,
"Ham Use Ab Aur Nahin Bacha Sakte The. Woh Apne Sharir Ke Andar Hue Nuksaan Ki Marammat Karne Ki Haalat Mein Nahin Tha. Maaf Karna..."
Sumita Chikhi,
"Nahin!!! Nahin, Yah Jhooth Hai! Mera Pati Zinda Rahega! Mera Pati Zinda Rahega!!!"
Woh Dr Ki Or Daudi, Haath-Pair Patakte Hue Rone Lagi. Nursen Aage Aain Aur Use Thaam Liya.
Arnav Ek Jagah Patthar Ki Tarah Khada Raha. Uske Andar Koi Aavaaz Nahin Thi. Bas Uske Sine Mein Ek Bhayaanak Khaalipan Ban Raha Tha.
Woh Dhire-Dhire Apne Pita Ke Shav Ke Paas Pahuncha. Safed Kapde Se Dhaka Hua, Sir Par Pattiyaan. Aankhon Ke Konon Par Sookhe Kaale Nishaan.
Arnav Kaanpti Aavaaz Mein Phusphusaaya,
“Paapa... Main Aapko Kuchh Nahin Bata Paaya... Main Aapko Kuchh Samjha Nahin Paaya. Main Aapko Yah Bhi Nahin Bata Paaya Ki Main Aapse Kitna Pyaar Karta Hoon.”
Uski Aankhen Nam Ho Gain. Lekin Aansuon Ki Jagah, Uske Sine Mein Ek Ajib Si Nafrat Umad Aai—Khud Ke Lie, Duniya Ke Lie.
Riya Ke Lie Uska Dil Toot Gaya Tha, Aur Ab Uske Pita Ki Maut Ne Use Poori Tarah Se Tod Diya Tha.
Hospital Ke Baahar Bhor Ho Chuki Thi. Chidiyaan Chahchaha Rahi Thin, Aasmaan Halka Nila Tha. Lekin Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Arnav Ki Zindagi Mein Kabhi Sooraj Uga Hi Nahin Tha.
Maa Baar-Baar Behosh Ho Rahi Thin, Hosh Kho Rahi Thin. Arnav Unhen Thaame Hue Tha, Paani Pila Raha Tha. Lag Raha Tha Ki Ab Se Use Apni Maa Ka Vishvaaspaatr Banna Hoga.
Lekin Uske Apne Sine Mein Ek Khaalipan Tha. Sharaab, Aansoo, Khoon Aur Maut Ki Gandh Milkar Uske Sir Ko Bhaari Kar Rahi Thi.
Usne Man Hi Man Kaha,
"Main Ab Vo Arnav Nahin Raha Jo Pahale Tha... Mere Andar Kuchh Toot Gaya Hai."
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Hospital Ki Vo Subah Arnav Ke Jivan Ki Sabse Lambi Subah Lag Rahi Thi. Safed Kapade Mein Lipta Hua Mrt Sharir Ambulence Ko Saump Diya Gaya. Sumita Abhi Bhi Ro Rahi Thi Aur Apne Pati Ka Naam Pukaar Rahi Thi,
"Utho... Apni Aankhen Phir Se Kholo... Mujhe Akela Mat Chhodo... Mujhe Ek Baar Maafi Maangne Ka Mauka Do."
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ka Kandha Kaskar Pakad Rakha Tha. Woh Khud Andar Hi Andar Toot Raha Tha, Lekin Agar Usne Apni Maa Ko Chhod Diya, To Woh Poori Tarah Se Khatm Ho Jaega—Yahi Uska Dar Tha.
Shaam Hone Se Thik Pahale, Woh Apne Pita Ke Saath Shmashaan Ghaat Gaya. Use Apne Aas-Paas Ke Maahaul Se Koi Vaasta Nahin.
Shamshaan Pahunchte Hi Ek Thandi-Si Khushboo Phaili. Dhuaan, Agni Ki Garmi, Gangaajal Mein Tairte Phool Aur Raakh—In Sabne Maahaul Ko Bhaari Kar Diya Tha. Safed Kapde Mein Lipte Shav Ko Baans Ki Chatai Se Niche Utaara Gaya.
Sumita Maayoos Hokar Ro Rahi Thi.
"Oh... Tumne To Kaha Tha Ki Kal Saath Khaana Khaenge... Ab Tum Is Agni Ke Paas Kyon Ja Rahi Ho?"
Arnav Stabdh Aankhon Se Use Dekh Raha Tha. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Uske Andar Ke Aansoo Uske Pita Ki Mrtyu Ke Kaaran Sookh Gae Hon.
Pujaari Aage Aae Aur Bole,
"Beta, Agni Jalao. Yahi Niyam Hai."
Agni Ki Lakadi Aur Agni Arnav Ko Di Gai. Uske Haath Kaanp Rahe The, Dhuaan Uski Aankhon Mein Ja Raha Tha. Lekin Aakhirakaar Woh Apne Pita Ke Shav Ke Paas Gaya Aur Agni Jala Di.
Ek Pal Mein, Jvaala Prajvalit Ho Gai. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Agni Uske Pita Ko Nigal Rahi Ho.
Arnav Ka Sina Dhadak Raha Tha. Woh Andar Hi Andar Chikhi Aur Roi—
“Nahin! Mere Paapa Aise Nahin Ja Sakte! Main Ab Bhi Paapa Ka Haath Thaame Chalna Chaahti Hoon... Paapa Ki Kahaaniyaan Sunna Chaahti Hoon... Paapa Ke Paas Baithkar Padhna Chaahti Hoon…”
Aansoo Bahte Rahe, Dhuen Mein Mil Gae.
Aag Ghanton Jalati Rahi. Sumita Baar-Baar Behosh Ho Rahi Thi, Phir Se Phoot-Phoot Kar Rone Lagi. Arnav Use Thaame Hue Tha, Use Paani De Raha Tha. Lekin Woh Khud Ab Insaan Nahin Rahi—Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Woh Ek Khokhla Khol Ho.
Aakhirkaar, Asthiyon Aur Raakh Ko Uske Haathon Mein Uthaakar Nadi Mein Pravaahit Kar Diya Gaya. Pujaari Mantrochchaar Kar Rahe The. Arnav Paani Ko Ghoor Raha Tha—Kuchh Tair Rahe The, Kuchh Doob Rahe The. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Uska BachApn, Uska Parivaar, Uska Bharosa, Sab Kuchh Dhaara Mein Bah Gaya Ho.
Ghar Lautane Ke Baad, Maahaul Aur Bhi Gamagin Ho Gaya. Log Sanvedna Vyakt Karne Aa Rahe The, Kuchh Rookhe Shabd Kah Rahe The—“Samay Sab Thik Kar Dega”, “Ishvar Ki Ichchha”—Aadi.
Arnav Ye Sab Sunna Nahin Chaahta Tha. Use Lag Raha Tha Jaise Sab Bakvaas Kar Rahe Hon. Vaqt Kuchh Nahin Badlega. Uske Andar Jo Khaalipan Aa Gaya Tha, Vo Kabhi Nahin Bharega.
Raat Ho Gai. Ghar Mein Sannaata Chha Gaya. Bas Uski Maan Ki Dabi Hui Chikhen Sunai De Rahi Thin. Arnav Apne Kamare Mein Jaakar Let Gaya, Lekin Use Nind Nahin Aa Rahi Thi.
Ek Ke Baad Ek Drshy Uske Dimaag Mein Ghoom Rahe The—
Riya Ke Saath Us Raat Ki Ghatna, Uske Pita Ka Jala Hua Sharir, Uski Maan Ki Bebas Chikhen.
Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Har Chiz Ke Lie Ek Ajib Si Nafrat Panap Rahi Ho. Riya Ke Lie Vishvaasghaat, Apni Maa Ke Lie Bebsi—Ye Sab Uska Bharosa Tod Rahe The.
Subah Uski Aankh Khuli To Usne Apni Maa Ko Baraamade Mein Baithe Dekha.
Uski Aankhen Laal Thin, Gaal Aansuon Se Sane The. Uske Baal Bikhre Hue The, Uski Sari Par Koi Silavat Nahin Thi. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Vo Poori Raat Roti Rahi Ho.
Arnav Ko Dekhkar Sumita Ne Uski Taraf Dekha. Uski Aankhon Mein Bebasi, Phir Bhi Ummid Ki Ek Jhalak Dikhai Di.
Usne Apne Bete Ko Gale Lagaaya Aur Kaha,
"Ab Tum Hi Mere Sab Kuchh Ho... Tumhaare Bina Main Kuchh Bhi Nahin...Tumhare siva Mera koi Aur nehi Hai Beta"
Arnav Ka Sina Kaanp Utha. Uske Andar Ek Vaada Janma—Ab Se Woh Apni Maa Ko Akela Nahin Chhodega.
Haalaanki, Jaise Hi Raat Hoti, Uske Pita Ka Jala Hua Sharir Uski Aankhon Ke Saamne Aa Jaata. Kamara Dhuen, Raakh Aur Chikhon Se Bhar Jaata. Arnav Bistar Par Letkar Chupchaap Rota.
Woh Jaanta Tha Ki Use Abhi Bahut Lamba Safar Tay Karana Hai. Uske Pita Ki Mrtyu To Bas Shuruaat Thi—Ab Se Use Aur Bhi Kai Bure Sapnon Se Guzarna Hoga.
Is Bich, Sumita Ne Bhi Apne Rangin Kapde Kamre Mein Chhod Die Aur Safed Kapde Pahan Lie.
Aage Jaari Rahega…………
Arnav Ab 20 Saal Ka Ho Gaya Hai. Yah Woh Umr Hoti Hai Jab Man Baar-Baar Vichalit Hota Hai—Bhaavnaen, Aakarshan Aur Sapne, Sab Milkar Ek Tarah Ki Bechaini Paida Karte Hain.
Pichhle Kuchh Hafton Mein, Riya Ke Saath Uski Fon Par Baatchit Kaafi Badh Gai Thi. Raat Mein, Padhai Ke Naam Par, Arnav Ghanton Riya Se Fon Par Baaten Karta. Riya Muskuraakar Sab Kuchh Saajha Karti, Lekin Arnav Ko Lagta Tha Ki Shaayad Yahi Ladki Uske Lie Sahi Hai. Kabhi-Kabhi, Jab Fon Ke Doosri Taraf Riya Ki Aavaaz Dhimi Hoti, To Arnav Ka Sina Kaanp Uthta. Aisa Lagta Jaise Woh Use Apne Thoda Qarib Bhi Samajh Rahi Ho.
Isi Ehsaas Mein Doobte Hue, Arnav Ne Ek Din Faisla Kiya—Woh Ab Aur Der Nahin Karega. Woh Riya Ke Saamne Apna Dil Khol Dega.
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Arnav Ke Lie Raat Anant Kaal Tak Lambi Lag Rahi Thi. Din Bhar Uske Man Mein Ek Hi Khayaal Ghoomta Raha—Riya Ke Lie Ek Ajib Sa Khinchaav, Ek Tarah Ki Bechaini. Haalaanki Woh Sirf Bis Saal Ka Tha, Phir Bhi Use Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Uske Sine Mein Aag Jal Rahi Ho. Kitaab Ke Pannon Par Nazar Gadae Hue Bhi, Akshar Pighal Rahe The, Aur Riya Ka Chehra Uske Zehan Mein Baar-Baar Aa Raha Tha.
Kuchh Din Pahle, Riya Uske Lie Bilkul Ek Badi Bahan Jaisi Thi. Lekin Ab? Ab Woh Sirf Ek Badi Bahan Nahin Rahi, Balki Ek Aisi Insaan Thi Jiski Muskaan, Jisake Shabd, Jisaki Maujoodgi Use Din-Raat Khae Ja Rahi Thi.
Shaam Ke Baad, Arnav Ne Faisala Kiya - Aaj Woh Aur Nahin Hichkichaega. Woh Sidhe Riya Ke Paas Jaega. Woh Apne Man Ki Saari Baaten Bata Dega. Use Nahin Pata Tha Ki Riya Kya Sochegi, Woh Maanegi Ya Nahin, Lekin Woh Ab Is Daman Ko Aur Bardaasht Nahin Kar Sakta Tha.
Us Dopahar Arnav Kuchh Gambhir Man Se Ghar Se Nikla Tha. Use Riya Se Milna Tha. Kuchh Hafton Se, Woh Man Hi Man Soch Raha Tha Ki Shaayad Aaj Woh Use Sab Kuchh Bata Dega - Apani Bhaavanaen, Apni Pasand. Haalaanki Riya Usse Tin Saal Badi Thi, Phir Bhi Woh Arnav Ke Lie Ek Sahaara Thi. Aur Arnav Ne Umr Ke Farq Ko Kabhi Ahamiyat Nahin Di Thi. Use Bas Riya Ki Muskaan Mein Uske Lie Ek Ajib Sa Aakarshan Mahsoos Hua.
Thoda Kaanpte Dil Ke Saath, Arnav Riya Ke Ghar Ke Saamne Khada Ho Gaya. Darvaaza Aadha Khula Tha. Andar Batti Jal Rahi Thi. Uski Chhaati Dhadak Rahi Thi—Shaayad Aaj Kuchh Naya Shuroo Ho Jae.
Woh Chupchaap Aage Badha, Maano Himmat Jutaane Ki Koshish Kar Raha Ho. Lekin Kuchh Kadam Chalne Ke Baad, Achaanak Ek Anjaani Si Aavaaz Uske Kaanon Mein Padi—Ek Ghuti Hui Saans, Bistar Ki Charmaraahat, Aur Kisi Ki Dabi Hui Hansi. Arnav Ruk Gaya.
Aisa Laga Jaise Kisi Ne Achaanak Uski Chhaati Kuchal Di Ho. Woh Chupchaap Khidki Ke Paas Jaakar Khada Ho Gaya. Andar Ka Nazaara Dekhkar Uska Khoon Jam Gaya.
Ek Ladka Sofe Par Poori Tarah Nanga Baitha Tha, Aur Riya Uske Thik Oopar Baithi, Poori Nangi Hokar Uchhal-Kood Kar Rahi Thi. Riya Ke Stan Ladke Ke Chehare Ke Saamne Latak Rahe The.
Thodi Der Baad, Ladke Ne Riya Ko God Mein Uthaaya Aur Use Pichhe Vaale Kamre Mein Le Gaya. Arnav Unke Pichhe-Pichhe Gaya. Ladka Riya Ke Bistar Par Let Gaya Aur Use Niche Se Chodne Laga, Use Apne Ling Par Bithaakar, Jisse Riya Apna Hosh Kho Baithi Aur Aah Aah Uhhh Aahh ...
Uska Sina Bhaari Ho Raha Tha, Use Saans Lene Mein Takalif Ho Rahi Thi. Uski Aankhon Se Baar-Baar Aansoo Bah Rahe The. Jis Ladki Ko Vo Itane Dinon Se Apna Samajhta Tha, Ab Use Kisi Aur Ke Saath Aise Dekh Raha Tha.
Arnav Achaanak Ek Jagah Ruk Gaya. Vo Ek Chhoti Si Gali Se Hote Hue Ek Dukaan Par Gaya. Usne Aankhen Phaadkar Kaanch Ke Shokes Mein Rakhi Botalon Ko Dekha. Gahare Bhoore Rang Ki Sharaab Ki Botalen. Vo Jaanta Tha Ki Vo Achchhi Nahin Hain. Usne Unhen Kabhi Chhua Tak Nahin Tha. Lekin Aaj, Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Sine Ke Dard Ko Kam Karne Ka Yahi Ek Tarika Tha.
Vo Andar Gaya Aur Achaanak Bola, "Mujhe Ek Botal De Do." Uski Aavaaz Kaanp Rahi Thi. Dukaandaar Thoda Hairaan Hua, Par Kuchh Bola Nahin. Arnav Ne Paise Lie Aur Botal Lekar Baahar Aa Gaya.
Vo Sadak Kinaare Ek Sunsaan Jagah Par Jaakar Baith Gaya. Jaise Hi Usne Botal Ka Dhakkan Khola, Uski Naak Mein Ek Tez Gandh Aai. Uska Chehra Sikud Gaya, Lekin Phir Bhi Usne Botal Apne Honthon Se Laga Li. Pahla Chumban Uske Gale Mein Aag Ki Tarah Laga. Use Khaansi Aai, Uski Aankhon Mein Paani Aa Gaya. Lekin Woh Ruka Nahin.
Usne Botal Se Ghoont Bharna Shuroo Kar Diya. Har Ghoont Ke Saath, Use Laga Jaise Uske Sine Ki Aag Kam Hoti Ja Rahi Hai. Darasal, Aag Kam Nahin Ho Rahi Thi, Balki Uske Dimaag Mein Ek Dhundhala Sa Andhera Chha Raha Tha.
Street Lighte Dhundhali Ho Gain. Ped, Rikshe Ki Ghantiyaan, Door Se Aati Gaadiyon Ke Horn—Sab Uske Chaaron Or Bavandar Ki Tarah Ghoom Rahe The.
Arnav Ladkhadaata Hua Apne Pairon Par Khada Hua. Botal Aadhi Khaali Thi. Haalaanki Uska Sina Bhaari Tha, Lekin Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Andar Ka Dard Kam Ho Raha Ho. Uski Aankhon Mein Aansoo, Hothon Par Ek Kaanpati Hui Muskaan.
Woh Ladkhadaata Hua Ghar Ja Raha Tha. Sadak Par Log Use Aashchary Se Dekh Rahe The, Kuchh Hans Bhi Rahe Honge. Lekin Arnav Kuchh Sun Nahin Raha Tha. Woh Apne Hi Man Mein Bhatak Raha Tha.
Jaise Hi Woh Ghar Ke Paas Pahuncha, Use Andar Se Ek Ajib Si Aavaaz Sunai Di—Kisi Aurat Ke Rone-Bilakhne Ki Aavaaz. Uske Pair Achaanak Ruk Gae. Uski Chhaati Phir Se Dhadakne Lagi.
Usne Darvaaza Dhakka Dekar Khola Aur Andar Ghus Gaya.
Andar Ek Bhayaanak Drshy Tha.
Sumita Farsh Par Baithi, Phone Kaan Se Lagae Phoot-Phoot Kar Ro Rahi Thi. Uski Aankhen Laal Thin, Baal Bikhare Hue The, Gala Toota Hua Tha. Woh Baar-Baar Chilla Rahi Thi—
"Nahin, Nahin! Aisa Nahin Ho Sakta... Mere Pati... Mere Pati Ko Bachao!"
Arnav Darvaaze Par Stabdh Khada Tha. Uske Haath Mein Ek Aadhi Khaali Botal Lataki Hui Thi, Uske Chehare Par Ek Anajaani Kadavaahat Thi. Uski Nashe Mein Doobi Aankhen Bhi Saaf Bata Rahi Thin—Ghar Mein Toofaan Aa Gaya Tha.
Usne Kaanpati Aavaaz Mein Kaha,
"Maa... Kya Hua?"
Sumita Ne Phone Gira Diya Aur Uski Taraf Dekha. Woh Gili Aankhon Se Chillai,
“Tumhaare Paapa... Tumhaare Paapa Ka Accident Ho Gaya Hai, Arnab! Gaadi Palat Gai Aur Aag Lag Gai... Kahte Hain Haalaat Bahut Kharaab Hain... Main To Khatm Ho Gaya, Arnav!”
Arnav Ka Sir Ghoom Gaya. Uske Haath Mein Pakdi Hui Botal Zamin Par Gir Gai, Shisha Chaknaachoor Ho Gaya. Sharaab Ki Gandh Chaaron Taraph Phail Gai.
Uska Sina Dhadak Utha. Maano Poori Duniya Phir Se Uske Pairon Tale Se Nikal Gai Ho.
Arnav Ki Aankhen Abhi Bhi Vismay Se Bhari Thin. Ek Taraph Riya Ka Vishvaasghaat, Doosari Taraph Uske Pita Ke Bhayaanak Accident Ki Khabar—Ye Sab Ek Saath Aakar Ek Pal Mein Gir Pade. Maano Unaka Sharir Ab Unki Baat Nahin Maan Raha Tha. Phir Bhi, Unhonne Apni Maa Ka Haath Thaama Aur Unhen Khada Kiya.
“Chalo Maa... Hamen Hospital Jaana Hai.”
Sumita Kaanp Rahi Thi. Uske Baal Bikhre Hue The, Uski Aankhen Aansuon Se Bhari Thin, Uske Honth Sookhe Hue The. Maano Woh Ek Hi Raat Mein Das Saal Boodhi Ho Gai Ho. Usne Apne Bete Ko Gale Lagaaya Aur Phusaphusaaya,
“Main Nahin Dekh Sakti Arnab... Nehi Dekh Sakti...”
Arnav Ne Rundhi Hui Aavaaz Mein Kaha,
“Hamen Jaana Hoga, Maa.”
Donon Ladkhadaate Hue Baahar Nikle. Sadak Par Der Raat Ho Chuki Thi, Battiyaan Mand Thin. Unhonne Hospital Ke Lie Taxi Li. Gaadi Ke Andar Koi Aavaaz Nahin Thi, Sirf Sumita Ki Kaanpati Hui Chikhen Aur Saansen Sunai De Rahi Thin.
Arnav Khidki Se Baahar Dekh Raha Tha. Uski Aankhon Mein Abhi Bhi Dhundhle Aansoo The, Sharaab Ki Tez Gandh Uske Gale Mein Ataki Hui Thi. Riya Ka Drshy Uske Dimaag Mein Ghoom Raha Tha—Woh Kisi Aur Ki Chhaati Par Leti Hui Muskura Rahi Thi. Aur Uski Maa Uske Bagal Mein Baithi Ro Rahi Thi—Tumhaare Pita Ki Haalat Bahut Kharaab Hai.
Sab Kuchh Milaakar, Arnav Ko Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Duniya Use Ek Saath Saara Dard De Rahi Ho.
Hospital Pahunchane Par Drshy Aur Bhi BhayaaWoh Ho Gaya. Galiyaare Logon Se Bhare The, Ambulance Ki Aavaazen, Safed Kapadon Mein Narsen Idhar-Udhar Daud Rahi Thin. Har Jagah Dava Aur Jalne Ki Gandh Se Ek Ajib Si Ghabraahat Phail Gai.
Ve Risepshan Ki Or Daude. Sumita Ne Stabdh Hokar Kaha,
"Woh Ek Durghatana Mein Aae The... Woh Mere Pati Hain."
Nurse Ne Kaagazon Par Nazar Daali Aur Nazaren Nichi Kar Lin,
"Maaf Karna Maidam... Woh ICU Mein Hain, Unki Haalat Bahut Gambhir Hai. Unka Zyaadaatar Sharir Jal Gaya Hai. Ham Koshish Kar Rahe Hain..."
Sumita Chillai,
"Nahin! Mere Pati Bach Jaenge... Mujhe Pata Hai!"
Arnav Ne Apni Maan Ko Kaskar Gale Laga Liya. Uska Apna Sharir Bhi Kaanp Raha Tha, Lekin Woh Jaanta Tha Ki Ab Use Toda Nahin Ja Sakta.
Jab Ve Aaisiyoo Ki Shishe Ki Khidki Ke Saamne Khade Hue, To Yah Drshy Arnav Par Maano Bijli Ke Karant Jaisa Toot Pada.
Andar Uske Pita Pade The—Pahchaan Mein Nahin Aa Rahe The. Unka Chehra Vikrt Tha, Unki Tvacha Kaali Pad Gai Thi, Aur Jagah-Jagah Un Par Safed Pattiyaan Bandhi Thin. Unhen Saans Lene Ke Lie Ek Mashin Par Rakha Gaya Tha, Unaki Chhaati Yantravat Oopar-Niche Ho Rahi Thi.
Arnav Ne Socha, Kya Yah Uske Muskuraate Hue Pita The? Jisane Subah Jaane Se Pahle Muskuraate Hue Kaha Tha,
"Aaj Raat Ham Saath Baithakar Khaana Khaenge."
Aaj Usne Us Aadami Ko Dekha—Bas Ek Toota Hua Sharir, Jiske Andar Koi Jaan Nahin Thi.
Arnav Ki Aankhen Nam Thin, Uski Chhaati Dhadak Rahi Thi. Usne Apne Aansoo Rokne Ki Koshish Nahin Ki.
Sumita Phusaphusaati Rahi,
"Main Uske Bina Nahin Rahoongi... Main Uske Bina Nahin Rah Sakati..."
Sumita Ne Apne Pati Ko Pyaar Karne Ka Zara Bhi Mauka Nahin Diya. Aaj Yahi Apraadhbodh Use Khae Ja Raha Tha. Usne Us Aadmi Ko, Jisne Pichhale 14 Saalon Se Koi Apraadh Nahin Kiya Tha, Apne Paas Nahin Aane Diya Tha. Phir Bhi, Svaami Naam Ke Us Aadmi Ne Koi Shikaayat Nahin Ki.
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ke Chehare Ki Or Dekha. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Woh Us Pal Duniya Ka Sabse Laachaar Insaan Ho.
Ghanton Bit Gae. Dr Andar Daud Rahe The, Lekin Ummid Ki Kiran Bahut Kamzor Thi. Raat Gahraati Ja Rahi Thi, Aur Galiyaare Mein Logon Ki Sankhya Kam Hone Lagi Thi. Thandi Bench Par Sirf Arnav Aur Sumita Hi Baithe Rah Gae The.
Arnav Ka Sir Abhi Bhi Ghoom Raha Tha. Riya Ki Tasvir, Pita Ka Shav, Maa Ke Aansoo—Sab Ek Saath Mil Gae The. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Woh Kisi Bure Sapne Mein Phans Gaya Ho Jisse Nikalna Naamumakin Ho.
Achaanak, Bhor Mein, Ek Dr Baahar Aaya. Usne Gambhir Chehre Se Kaha,
"Ham Use Ab Aur Nahin Bacha Sakte The. Woh Apne Sharir Ke Andar Hue Nuksaan Ki Marammat Karne Ki Haalat Mein Nahin Tha. Maaf Karna..."
Sumita Chikhi,
"Nahin!!! Nahin, Yah Jhooth Hai! Mera Pati Zinda Rahega! Mera Pati Zinda Rahega!!!"
Woh Dr Ki Or Daudi, Haath-Pair Patakte Hue Rone Lagi. Nursen Aage Aain Aur Use Thaam Liya.
Arnav Ek Jagah Patthar Ki Tarah Khada Raha. Uske Andar Koi Aavaaz Nahin Thi. Bas Uske Sine Mein Ek Bhayaanak Khaalipan Ban Raha Tha.
Woh Dhire-Dhire Apne Pita Ke Shav Ke Paas Pahuncha. Safed Kapde Se Dhaka Hua, Sir Par Pattiyaan. Aankhon Ke Konon Par Sookhe Kaale Nishaan.
Arnav Kaanpti Aavaaz Mein Phusphusaaya,
“Paapa... Main Aapko Kuchh Nahin Bata Paaya... Main Aapko Kuchh Samjha Nahin Paaya. Main Aapko Yah Bhi Nahin Bata Paaya Ki Main Aapse Kitna Pyaar Karta Hoon.”
Uski Aankhen Nam Ho Gain. Lekin Aansuon Ki Jagah, Uske Sine Mein Ek Ajib Si Nafrat Umad Aai—Khud Ke Lie, Duniya Ke Lie.
Riya Ke Lie Uska Dil Toot Gaya Tha, Aur Ab Uske Pita Ki Maut Ne Use Poori Tarah Se Tod Diya Tha.
Hospital Ke Baahar Bhor Ho Chuki Thi. Chidiyaan Chahchaha Rahi Thin, Aasmaan Halka Nila Tha. Lekin Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Arnav Ki Zindagi Mein Kabhi Sooraj Uga Hi Nahin Tha.
Maa Baar-Baar Behosh Ho Rahi Thin, Hosh Kho Rahi Thin. Arnav Unhen Thaame Hue Tha, Paani Pila Raha Tha. Lag Raha Tha Ki Ab Se Use Apni Maa Ka Vishvaaspaatr Banna Hoga.
Lekin Uske Apne Sine Mein Ek Khaalipan Tha. Sharaab, Aansoo, Khoon Aur Maut Ki Gandh Milkar Uske Sir Ko Bhaari Kar Rahi Thi.
Usne Man Hi Man Kaha,
"Main Ab Vo Arnav Nahin Raha Jo Pahale Tha... Mere Andar Kuchh Toot Gaya Hai."
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Hospital Ki Vo Subah Arnav Ke Jivan Ki Sabse Lambi Subah Lag Rahi Thi. Safed Kapade Mein Lipta Hua Mrt Sharir Ambulence Ko Saump Diya Gaya. Sumita Abhi Bhi Ro Rahi Thi Aur Apne Pati Ka Naam Pukaar Rahi Thi,
"Utho... Apni Aankhen Phir Se Kholo... Mujhe Akela Mat Chhodo... Mujhe Ek Baar Maafi Maangne Ka Mauka Do."
Arnav Ne Apni Maa Ka Kandha Kaskar Pakad Rakha Tha. Woh Khud Andar Hi Andar Toot Raha Tha, Lekin Agar Usne Apni Maa Ko Chhod Diya, To Woh Poori Tarah Se Khatm Ho Jaega—Yahi Uska Dar Tha.
Shaam Hone Se Thik Pahale, Woh Apne Pita Ke Saath Shmashaan Ghaat Gaya. Use Apne Aas-Paas Ke Maahaul Se Koi Vaasta Nahin.
Shamshaan Pahunchte Hi Ek Thandi-Si Khushboo Phaili. Dhuaan, Agni Ki Garmi, Gangaajal Mein Tairte Phool Aur Raakh—In Sabne Maahaul Ko Bhaari Kar Diya Tha. Safed Kapde Mein Lipte Shav Ko Baans Ki Chatai Se Niche Utaara Gaya.
Sumita Maayoos Hokar Ro Rahi Thi.
"Oh... Tumne To Kaha Tha Ki Kal Saath Khaana Khaenge... Ab Tum Is Agni Ke Paas Kyon Ja Rahi Ho?"
Arnav Stabdh Aankhon Se Use Dekh Raha Tha. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Uske Andar Ke Aansoo Uske Pita Ki Mrtyu Ke Kaaran Sookh Gae Hon.
Pujaari Aage Aae Aur Bole,
"Beta, Agni Jalao. Yahi Niyam Hai."
Agni Ki Lakadi Aur Agni Arnav Ko Di Gai. Uske Haath Kaanp Rahe The, Dhuaan Uski Aankhon Mein Ja Raha Tha. Lekin Aakhirakaar Woh Apne Pita Ke Shav Ke Paas Gaya Aur Agni Jala Di.
Ek Pal Mein, Jvaala Prajvalit Ho Gai. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Agni Uske Pita Ko Nigal Rahi Ho.
Arnav Ka Sina Dhadak Raha Tha. Woh Andar Hi Andar Chikhi Aur Roi—
“Nahin! Mere Paapa Aise Nahin Ja Sakte! Main Ab Bhi Paapa Ka Haath Thaame Chalna Chaahti Hoon... Paapa Ki Kahaaniyaan Sunna Chaahti Hoon... Paapa Ke Paas Baithkar Padhna Chaahti Hoon…”
Aansoo Bahte Rahe, Dhuen Mein Mil Gae.
Aag Ghanton Jalati Rahi. Sumita Baar-Baar Behosh Ho Rahi Thi, Phir Se Phoot-Phoot Kar Rone Lagi. Arnav Use Thaame Hue Tha, Use Paani De Raha Tha. Lekin Woh Khud Ab Insaan Nahin Rahi—Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Woh Ek Khokhla Khol Ho.
Aakhirkaar, Asthiyon Aur Raakh Ko Uske Haathon Mein Uthaakar Nadi Mein Pravaahit Kar Diya Gaya. Pujaari Mantrochchaar Kar Rahe The. Arnav Paani Ko Ghoor Raha Tha—Kuchh Tair Rahe The, Kuchh Doob Rahe The. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Uska BachApn, Uska Parivaar, Uska Bharosa, Sab Kuchh Dhaara Mein Bah Gaya Ho.
Ghar Lautane Ke Baad, Maahaul Aur Bhi Gamagin Ho Gaya. Log Sanvedna Vyakt Karne Aa Rahe The, Kuchh Rookhe Shabd Kah Rahe The—“Samay Sab Thik Kar Dega”, “Ishvar Ki Ichchha”—Aadi.
Arnav Ye Sab Sunna Nahin Chaahta Tha. Use Lag Raha Tha Jaise Sab Bakvaas Kar Rahe Hon. Vaqt Kuchh Nahin Badlega. Uske Andar Jo Khaalipan Aa Gaya Tha, Vo Kabhi Nahin Bharega.
Raat Ho Gai. Ghar Mein Sannaata Chha Gaya. Bas Uski Maan Ki Dabi Hui Chikhen Sunai De Rahi Thin. Arnav Apne Kamare Mein Jaakar Let Gaya, Lekin Use Nind Nahin Aa Rahi Thi.
Ek Ke Baad Ek Drshy Uske Dimaag Mein Ghoom Rahe The—
Riya Ke Saath Us Raat Ki Ghatna, Uske Pita Ka Jala Hua Sharir, Uski Maan Ki Bebas Chikhen.
Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Har Chiz Ke Lie Ek Ajib Si Nafrat Panap Rahi Ho. Riya Ke Lie Vishvaasghaat, Apni Maa Ke Lie Bebsi—Ye Sab Uska Bharosa Tod Rahe The.
Subah Uski Aankh Khuli To Usne Apni Maa Ko Baraamade Mein Baithe Dekha.
Uski Aankhen Laal Thin, Gaal Aansuon Se Sane The. Uske Baal Bikhre Hue The, Uski Sari Par Koi Silavat Nahin Thi. Aisa Lag Raha Tha Jaise Vo Poori Raat Roti Rahi Ho.
Arnav Ko Dekhkar Sumita Ne Uski Taraf Dekha. Uski Aankhon Mein Bebasi, Phir Bhi Ummid Ki Ek Jhalak Dikhai Di.
Usne Apne Bete Ko Gale Lagaaya Aur Kaha,
"Ab Tum Hi Mere Sab Kuchh Ho... Tumhaare Bina Main Kuchh Bhi Nahin...Tumhare siva Mera koi Aur nehi Hai Beta"
Arnav Ka Sina Kaanp Utha. Uske Andar Ek Vaada Janma—Ab Se Woh Apni Maa Ko Akela Nahin Chhodega.
Haalaanki, Jaise Hi Raat Hoti, Uske Pita Ka Jala Hua Sharir Uski Aankhon Ke Saamne Aa Jaata. Kamara Dhuen, Raakh Aur Chikhon Se Bhar Jaata. Arnav Bistar Par Letkar Chupchaap Rota.
Woh Jaanta Tha Ki Use Abhi Bahut Lamba Safar Tay Karana Hai. Uske Pita Ki Mrtyu To Bas Shuruaat Thi—Ab Se Use Aur Bhi Kai Bure Sapnon Se Guzarna Hoga.
Is Bich, Sumita Ne Bhi Apne Rangin Kapde Kamre Mein Chhod Die Aur Safed Kapde Pahan Lie.
Aage Jaari Rahega…………
...baas ye dekhna bakki haiki kb woh din ayega jab Arbab apni Maa ki jhanto walii pakki Hui chut ki raspan krkee uskii chudai karegaa...
