The whole academy is buzzing with the latest news in army corridor.
A big bust of conspiracy unfolded many high ranking names
Lala gehlot was one of them

Captain rajveer is gone from last two weeks
She knew he was in the middle of something crucial, but she had never thought that the person they were looking for , from such a long time was right there in front of them.

She was feeling anger from within for lala gehlot.
She was replaying again and again those couple of times when she had met him.
But is this really the truth
And if yes than how is captain rajveer dealing with it.
Considering his relationship with his Godfather.
He must be miserable right now.

"You knew about this"
Huda asked her

While everyone on table looked at her
As she nodded a no.

"Phone kar sir ko"
Said alekh

"I don't know what to say to him, what to ask
We all know how much he respected him.
Let's just wait until he returns ".

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It was already pass midnight when she learned that he is back through alekh on phone.
She was already on the bed , she gave a thought to wait till morning, but ran out of patience and got up making a bun with a clutcher and put on her flip flop.

He heard soft knock and was surprised to see her at this time
He checked left and right in the corridor and asked her to come in

"It's very late naina
You shouldn't have come"

"I couldn't have wait till morning
How are you holding up."

She arched towards him in concern keeping one hand on his arm.
Not really aware of the personal space they are sharing right now
However, he got conscious and gave her a deep look
While she  took his hand and made him walk towards the sofa.
He followed her quietly as she made him sit and sat next to him
Their knees almost touching as they sat in 90 degrees angle.
Leaning into eachother.

"I know u can't share details
But just tell me is it true.
Is he really responsible "?

She was looking with so many questions in her eyes

"Evidence says so ....
And there were hints coming from quite some time , i wasn't paying attention to them as I didn't want them to be true.
And now I don't know how to trust anymore"

He wasn't crying, but she can see him devastated.

Completely off-guard and tired of putting any kind of defence.
He felt exhausted.

She took his hand in hers and he just hold on to the comfort she gave.

"I have started questioning all my decisions
One part of me says that I should investigate it further, what if he is being framed too"

"You should do it then, otherwise you will be miserable about it and regret it later."

"You really don't mean it"
He was Astonished

"If you believe he is not guilty
Then i believe you "

"And what if I am wrong "

"Then we will be wrong together "

She said without hesitation

The moment was so pure and natural that he took a sigh and rested his head on her shoulder.

She took him in her arms comforting him gently
One hand on his back and one on his hairs

They sat like that for a while when he realised what are they doing
It's not regular for a cadet to visit a faculty 's room this late
Nor the kind of relationship they share is normal for a senior junior.

But he was done with the pretence and beating around the bush.
Sometimes you are so tired with all the lies you keep telling that it suck up your mental strength
It takes so much strength to lie...
But truth is effortless.

"What are we doing naina?
What is happening between us"

Now she was not at all ready for this question
This came completely off the syllabus

She didn't move neither said anything

He raised his head to look at her
His hairs brushing her face giving her goosebumps.
Which she wasn't ready to conceal thus gave a shuddering sigh.

He saw the effect of his proximity on her
They were still holding each other

"What is this "
He asked again

She lowered her hands from his shoulders to his arms still keeping a firm grip.

"You tell me
I never felt like this before
What I have with you, I never had with anyone else "

"You do know that we are not supposed to have this conversation "

"Yet we are having this conversation "

"There are so many aspects to consider if we go down this lane
There are rules, moral obligations, our past and so much more"

"We can keep following rules and be miserable about what we feel
Or we can accept it and find a mid way a loop hole...."

"And what exactly do you feel "
He asked again

"I think I am in love with you, I mean this is new to me so , I am confused
I like staying near you
I keep thinking about you most of the hours in the day.
I want to see you happy
I want to keep you safe.
I like talking to you, and keep talking to you.
I don't like the idea of you not being around in my life."

He was amazed with her honesty and simple confession.

"How can you say all these things so easily
I am terrified to say even a word , I am dreaded that you will think less of me."

"I can never think less of you
You are one of the person i respect the most in this world."

"I am in love with you, for the longest time naina.
And as soon as I had realised it , I had convinced myself that nothing will ever come out of it.
But i never had any ill intentions for you naina
Aur main kabhi nahi chahta tha ke tumne pata chale
Mujhe nahi pata main kyun aj itna kamzor pad gaya...
I am being so irresponsible right now.

And if we are doing this i promise you that I will treat you with nothing but respect.
I am your teacher and my love will never forget that..... Untill you pass out this academy."

He cupped her face with one hand
One hand still holding hers

He bend her face to place a kiss on her forehead
A tear rolled down her eyes witnessing his love and respect for her

She threw herself in his arms
And he hugged her back with all his might.

She was never touched like this before by any man

"Your parents
You need to tell them about Naveen "
He said still hugging

"Sshhhhhhhh"

And got shushed by her.

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