Barkha was about to speak something in her defense & to convince Sooraj to allow her to go to her parents' house, when Col. Batra interrupted.

Col. Batra - Colonel sahab, world ki iss no. 1 samasya ka no. 1 upay hai mere paas. Barkha bahu mayke bhi jaegi aur ghar soona bhi nahi hoga!

Sooraj - Vo kaise?

Col. Batra - Chhoti bahurani le aaiye!

Col. Batra's words made everyone shocked & make everybody's heads turn. Soon their shocked faces were slowly occupied with a happy and cheerful smile!

Sooraj (happily surprised) - Kya?!

Col. Batra - Ji haan Colonel sahab, ab Karan ke bhi haath peele kar dijiye.

Param - Uncle, mujhe nahi lagta ki vo manega!

Barkha - Hanji uncle, I agree with Param. Ek dum 'Bholu' kism ka insaan hai.

Col. Batra - Barkha beta, shaadi ke baad achhe-achhe 'Bholu' insaan tees maar khan ban jate hain. Apne Param ko hi dekhlo!

Param & Barkha lowered their gaze as their cheeks started to heat up and Baby chuckled seeing her parents' condition.

Col. Batra - Colonel sahab, aap haan kahe to main aapko uss ladki ki photo de sakta hoon. Ittefaq se meri jeb (pocket) mein hi hai.

Sooraj nodded happily as it was his desire since a few days to talk to Karan about getting tied in the divine knot of marriage but was hesitant about Karan's reaction. But now, as Col. Batra himself proposed this, he was willing to ask his son about getting married.

Soon in the evening, Col. Batra left but not before carefully handing over the girl's photo to Sooraj. The whole atmosphere in the house turned lively and enthusiastic as each and every member was excited for Karan's reply and reaction.

The scene shifts to the sight of the prestigious army academy, Parakram SAF which has trained incredible commandos. Two of them could be seen entering the academy in their usual swag and strict aura. One of them was extremely appealing and had an attractive physique. Only his way of walking was enough to tell one about his personality. The other one seemed comparatively softer and sweeter, but the commando expressions were never missed on his face as well. Every junior of them was respectfully saluting them, depicting what position they hold in their hearts and minds.

They marched towards their senior's cabin who's also the head of the academy and barged in after seeking his permission.

Commando 1 - Special Agent Major Karan Shergill reporting sir!

Commando 2 - Special Agent Major Faizuddin Siddiqui reporting sir!

Col. Batra smiled with pride as two of his best commandos were back from the mission without any loss. He stood and came ahead and hugged both of them one by one. Indeed, they both were like his own sons to him. He patted their backs & again settled on his seat.

Col. Batra - I'm extremely proud of you my boys, well done! Ek kaam karo, itne dangerous mission se vapis aaye ho, go to your rooms & take some rest.

Faizi's lips were about to get curled in a wide smile but one glare from Karan was enough to make him keep his excitement inside himself.

Karan - It was our duty, sir!

Faizi (unwantingly) - Ye..yes sir, no need for the leave.

Col. Batra who was the witness of this eye conversation between Faizi & Karan just chuckled seeing his students still behaving like kids. He got up shaking his head on their antics.

Col. Batra - It's my order, Shergill! Have a leave. Aur vaise bhi leave to sirf Faizi ki hui, tumhe apne dad ke office jana hai.

Faizi became extremely happy as he's finally going to get some rest after many days, but Karan was very much confused.

Karan - Anything serious sir?

Col. Batra (smiling wide) - Unhe tumse kuchh zaroori baat karni hai!

Karan being confused & Faizi being happy left Col. Batra's cabin but not before clicking their toes in front of him. As they came out of their cabin, Faizi started stretching his arms in order to relieve the stiffness of his bones.

Faizi - Shukar hai Allah miya ka ki Batra sir ne hume rest lene ke liye keh diya, varna tum jaise jallad ko to humara aaram farmana aankho mein chubhta hai, hai na?

Karan - Bakwaas band kar, saand! Main to ye soch raha hoon ki dad ne achanak office kyu bulaya hoga!

Faizi - Ye to vaha jaane par hi pata chalega. Tum jao, milo aur fir hume bhi batana ki unhone kya kaha. Hum to chale sone!

Saying so, Faizi went to his dorm to complete his pending sleep and Karan shook his head seeing his best friend's antics. He quickly took a shower and got ready in not so casual yet not so formal outfit and in a span of an hour or so, he reached his father's office.

As he entered, he was warmly greeted by the security guard and a few employees. Walking further, he decided to greet Ms. Mary who's a very sweet, 60-year-old lady working in their office since many years as their receptionist. He walked to the reception and was greeted by a tight hug from Ms. Mary. 

Karan - How are you, Ms. Mary?

Ms. Mary - I'm great, bacha! How are you? Mission kaise raha? (Worried tone) Zyada chot to nahi aaya na, dear?!

Karan - Don't worry, Ms. Mary...I'm alright!

Ms. Mary - That's wonderful! Go fast, your father must be waiting for you! He has something important to say.

Ms. Mary concluded her words and pushed Karan slightly towards the stairs. Ms. Mary's words were now ringing on loop in Karan's ears making him much more confused.

Karan (to himself) - Aisi kya baat hogi jo dad ko karni hai mujhse aur vo sabko pata bhi hai??

Karan reached to his father's cabin & was about to knock on the door when he noticed the name plate over there which read 'Retd. Col. Sooraj Shergill'. He traced his palm over the letters & adored it nostalgically. He knocked on the door with his knuckles and a hard command from Sooraj could be heard from inside. 

Sooraj (strictly) - Come in!

If it would have been any other person instead of Karan, he would definitely get nervous due to the prevailing strict commando tone of Sooraj. But it was Karan, who was used to this tone of his father & who has acquired the trait of strictness from his father only. That's why he didn't budge at his tone and entered with a smile instead. 

Sooraj's lips curved into a smile upon seeing his son after some days. He stood up from his chair and the father-son duo tightly hugged each other feeling the unexpressed love they have for each other. Sooraj indicated Karan to have a seat and he too happily agreed. 

Sooraj - Beta, kaisa raha mission? Cho vagera to nahi aayi?

Karan grinned at Sooraj's concern & his constant efforts to be a mother as well for both Karan & Param. 

Karan - Mission successful, dad without any loss!

Sooraj (with pride in his eyes) - I'm proud of you & Faizi!

Karan smiled and after a little chit-chat between father & son. Karan decided to resolve his confusion.

Karan - Dad, aapne mujhe urgently kyu office bulaya? Koi emergency hai kya?

Sooraj then realized that in all the fuss about the mission, he forgot about the 'main thing'. He bit his tongue internally & adjusted his posture a bit. Sooraj stood up from his chair and along with him, Karan was also about to stand but keep seated as Sooraj signed him. Sooraj came towards him and dragged his chair near his. Sooraj took a breath to calm down his thumping heart and spilled the beans.

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