chapter 13

                    THE TURNING POINTcontinued from part 12—Aadi reached Noida .. and got fresh up .. Everyone was eating lunch .... Aadi was telling everything about their mission in Leh.. Abhi- what !! ..I couldn't believe it...You both alone did it?Aadi - yeah but without her guidance I could never do it .. she trusted me and I trusted her ...Sujaata - what name you told??Aadi- Vaani .. chief commander of special forces and my senior..... Truly a different girl ..and yes she made me head of the base...And suddenly a girl voice came from behind them..Girl - whatt!!!!  All looked behind ... She was Anamika ( Anni) ....a young ,cute and good looking girl . Anni , Abhi and Aadi studied at the same school and from that time their  bonding became so strong.. Anni and Abhi were classmate and from fifth standard they love each other....Aadi stood up and came near her .. And they hugged..Aadi- oh my chota packet bada dhamaaka .. where were you?  Anni - Aadi da ..you will not stop teasing me haa?Aadi(pulling her cheeks)- Never ever!! Any doubt??Anni - Aadi da I am very happy for you... And I have a good news for you...Aadi ( looking Abhi with a naughty smile)- oh god!! Good news came before marriage..🤣😂Aadi and Sujaata was laughing badly..Abhi was coughing due to his sored throat and Anni was looking down....Anni( pulling Aadi's hairs) - Aadi da !! You came just now and you started your fun .. Aadi( laughing) - arey sorry .. mata.. for god's sake leave my hairs...Abhi- wait Aadi da , when you will fall in love , then I will take my revenge...Aadi- oh really !! Stop dreaming .. and what were you going to tell ,Anni..Abhi- she became the topper of medical college...And completed her medical studies..Aadi- what!!! I'm proud of you Anni.. tell me what reward you want from me..😄Anni- just your blessings Aadi da...😊Sujaata - you guys stop gossiping and come.. have lunch and Aadi you take rest after doing lunch...Aadi- yeah mom!!Vaani's houseVaani had lunch and was sitting in her room near a window looking outside... Her mom came..Mom - beta!! You should rest..Vaani- yes maa .. I will be taking rest..Mom ( sitting on bed)- come here ! You looked tensed...Vaani lays down  on bed keeping head on her. Mom's lap..Suman( tapping on her head gently)- what happened beta!! Vaani- maa I made a friend.. Suman ( smiling)- really!! That's good .. Atleast you will not be alone there ...By the way what's his name ? Vaani - Aaditya .. he's my junior .. just competed his training... Suman- if you made him your friend.. then there must be something special in him? Vaani- hmm maa he is different from others ... Saying this Vaani closed her eyes  and was asleep after some minutes .... Suman wanna know about him but she doesn't mind disturbing her and continue tapping on her hairs..Few days went... Aadi spent time with his family and Vaani gave all importance to her mom during these days..After one week Morning 8:30 amAadi was sleeping when his phone rang...Aadi( closing his eyes) - ohh god!! There that kaduss doesn't let me sleep and here this phone.. who the hell is missing me in the morning itself...😣Aadi picked the phone ..and put it on speaker...Aadi( yawning)-  The person you are trying to call is  currently sleeping ... Please don't disturb...He was going cut the phone when a girl voice came ...The girl- oh hello stupid ... At least see whose number is this...Aaditya being sleepy didn't notice the voice and  unwillingly saw the phone .... The truecaller Id was showing ..."Chief commander" The moment he red it, his phone bumps out of his hand... And he quickly stood up on his bed and saluted..Aadi(shouting)- Aaditya Rathore reporting mam...The girl( laughing) - dumbest person of the world !! This is me .... Vaani...!! 🤣Aadi being surprised sat on his bed and took the phone in hand...Aadi- what you!!! 😳Vaani was still laughing...Aadi( irritated) - stop laughing...!! Your number was not saved in my phone..got it..Vaani- oh then save it now... Aadi- I'm waiting for your phone call from a week... Where were you..??Vaani- It' s the right time.. now get up fast and I' m sending you a address , come there fast...Aadi- now!!Vaani- No!! come after a century  !! 😤You have 20 minutes..Aadi( smiling) - okk I 'm coming... Aadi saw his phone and smiled ...Aadi- chudail...!!! And quickly went to fresh up .  After some time he reached a place . Vaani was already standing there with an angry face... Looking at his wristwatch ,he  came out of his car and was coming towards her...  Aadi(in mind)- arey yrr ... Again late Aadi.. today this angry bird will  not leave me..think something , ...idea!!Vaani- you are 10 minutes late Mr. Aaditya ?Aadi- oh my god !! Today you are looking so beautiful in this dress .. From Myntra haa??😉 Vaani- stop buttering..Aadi-  see my innocent face ... How can you think I can even do that?Vaani - if your overacting is done then come with me  ..Aadi ( joining his hand)- ok Vaani Maharaani !!Vaani glares him in anger and started walking in a direction ... Aadi followed her...After some time he saw building .. There was a board in which it was clearly written — A CARE FOR NATUREAadi- Where are we?Vaani(pulling his hands) - Come!! You will enjoy.. They both went in ... The place was filled with greenery and there were some small glass cage ...Vaani went to the counter...Vaani- hey jassi!!Jassi - oyy tussi Vaani beta.. good to see you...how are you?Vaani- Fine ...Jassi - who is this Munda ?Aadi- I'm Aaditya , Vaani's friend...Jassi - ohhh .. Vaani but you didn't like to make friends,right? Vaani- yes it is but it's a long story... Can we go in?Jassi- yeah sure..They started going forward Aadi - arey tell me what is happening?? Who was he and where are we?Vaani- ahh this boy😣 can't remain quiet!! .he was my old friend.. and this place is for caring some insects, rabbits , snakes and some small creatures... Whenever I get bored ,I come here.. Aadi - ok but I hate insects and snakes too..Vaani- And I hate you but still I came with you .. now keep shut your mouth and come with me...Vaani went near a tree .. a black spider was hanging on it... Aadi was totally scared ... Vaani went near the spider and gently forwarded her hand towards it.. he slowly came to her hand and Vaani smiled seeing it..Aadi- what the hell !! Throw it away otherwise it will bite you.Vaani- stop shouting and it will not do anything with me until I  didn't harm it.. you are such a coward.. fearing from this small and cute creature....Aadi- if this is called cute then who am I ?Vaani- you are a dumb.. Aadi- oo really !! Thanks for my description chudail !!Vaani gently kept the spider on the ground and saw Aadi in anger..Vaani- Aaditya !! If you again said me chudail then see! What I will do...Aadi- chudail !!! Vaani was going towards him to beat him but she stopped and shouted...Aadi- what happened !! Have you seen a ghost..Vaani ( pointing to a tree behind Aadi)- the.. there ... Chhipkali..!!Aadi looked behind... and started laughing..Vaani- did I cracked a joke...Aadi- A few seconds before you are giving me lecture ... Now what happened .. The Chief commander of special force is scaring from this small chhipkali ... The future of our nation is in danger 🤣😂 ..Vaani- shut up ! Idiot...Aadi ( laughing)- see how cute it is...🤣Vaani went from there in anger .. Aadi followed her... They enjoyed their time and after few hours went from there... Aadi- Now what's the next plan..Vaani- It's your turn now .. tell me a place..Aadi think for a while..Aadi- ok come with me...Vaani- where..?Aadi ( wearing his sunglasses and with attitude)- shut up  ..And follow me !Saying this Aadi went towards the car and Vaani followed her.... After some time the car stops at a place ... Vaani saw the place and smiled...It wasPedestrian BridgeVaani - hmm .. not a bad idea ! Aadi(coming out of car)- come! They both stood at the edge of the bridge holding the railing and looking down at the flowing water....Aadi smiled looking Vaani  happy .. For few seconds he kept looking Vaani..Vaani- stop staring me like an owl and now tell me the thing for what you brought me here!!Aadi- oh you understood?Vaani- haa .. you said that you will tell me everything in Noida.. so tell now..Aadi  - yeah I will but did I have right to know about you..?Vaani- you already know everything...Aadi ( being serious)- that's a lie... In camp I heard you talking with your mother on the phone.. She asked you to come in  a relative's marriage but  you denied with anger, you hate your  whole family except your mother..... What's the reason?Vaani was listening it all with a blank face..Aadi- it's ok .. tell me when you feel like...Vaani- you are my one and only friend  Aadi.. you are the only one who understood me .. how can I hide from you.. but first tell about yourself...Aadi- ok ... I' m a young and handsome gentleman.. who had just....Vaani- shut up idiot.. I don't want your bio data..Aadi( laughing)- ya ok .. Aadi-(being serious)- the person about whom I always used to talk is my Dad ... My life , my spirit, my power, my inspiration and my best friend.......... Who was snatched away from me three years ago...Vaani- means?Aadi( with teary eyes)- three years ago .. he met with an accident and left me alone...Vaani- I'm extremely sorry Aaditya...Aadi( calming himself)- It's ok .. you know what ... He never considered me as his son but his best friend .. I was his life and he was mine.... He was my hero and everything in me is his gift.. He was a successful business man, an idol husband , a cool Dad  and more over it, he also cares for other's happiness.. He used to spent time with needy children and give them what they want for their bright future .... And without any ego ,he used to play in mud with those children with a childish behaviour like you did in the village..Vaani was looking him shockly .Aadi(smiling and looking to the water)- He used  to call me his "master piece"..... It was his dream to see me in defence .... Today his dream is  accomplished but he is not here to see it..... .......I want you to be my best friend because in your eyes I saw his glimpse... You care for others like him.. you love others like him. ... You find your happiness in other's smile like him....Vaani- He is not far from you , if you truly loves him then he is  in your heart smiling at your success.... Aadi's face lit up like a childAadi- Really !! ☺️ ..... Vaani( smiling)- hmm and firstly I was doubting about my decision of making you my best friend but now I'm confident .... I did right ..Aadi- ok then, its your turn ....Vaani took a sigh... To be continued-