Snippets of Madam Sirr (S1)

Chapter 17

"Madam Sir....Babita madam is really leaving isn't she?" KS asked her voice trembling.

Haseena turned around, a shock rising through her nerves and saw KS looking at the ground, her fists clenched at her side. Haseena had no words that could ease KS's pain. She herself was experiencing the anguish that KS was undergoing. Haseena's mins suddenly flitted back to KS's words that not all pain can be shared.

Haseena edged forward and held KS's hand, her gaze softening as she lifted her head. KS's eyes were glassy and blurred, a shining gleam twinkling despite the pain.

"Haan KS..." Haseena said, a sigh in her voice. "I know its hard KS" she paused as she tightened her grip on her hand. "But what we can do is remember her lessons and strive forward."

KS was silent, her head slowly nodding in rhythm. "Life moves forward and you have to move with it" she said sniffling quoting Babita Ji's favorite lines back at the academy. The pair ran towards the other, their close proximity a silent reminder that though unspoken they would always remain with the other to share their pain.

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Haseena and Babita Ji reported to the HQ while KS handled the operation of the farewell party.

"Jai Hind sir" they chorused in unity as they entered the DSP's cabin.

Anubhav looked up and smiled at them. "Jai Hind. Please sit down."

"No thank you sir" they both said as they stood to attention in front of them. Haseena stepped forward and handed him the report. A moment of silence ensured as Anubhav read through the report, his eyes humming over the details. He closed the file and looked at Babita Ji.

"Babita Ji, what do you think of the MPT now?" he asked, his voice a steady and professional.

"Sir...for the past two weeks, the members of the MPT coordinated effortlessly with me to maintain their discipline and their fitness. They did really well sir."

Anubhav smiled looking at Haseena Malik.

"Ms. Malik I'm really proud of you and your team" he commented.

Haseena felt a surge of electricity consume her. She smiled, the dimples in her cheek returning. "Thank you sir."

Anubhav turned to Babita Ji. "Babita Ji could you please wait outside for a while? I need to talk with Haseena Ji."

"Ji sir. Jai Hind."

As she left, Anubhav stood up, edging closer to Haseena, his eyes locked on hers.

"So, Ms. Malik how was the training with Babita Ji?" he asked.

"Sir...to be honest it was really tough but it helped us mature and develop as officers sir."

"Ms. Malik I heard that you are used to her strict ways?" he asked, a laugh breaking over his tough demeanor.

Haseena blinked in confusion, a wave of embarrassment washing over her. "Haan sir..." she stammered. "Actually, Babita madam was my trainer at the academy. She taught KS too sir."

Anubhav laughed slicing the tension in the room. "Haan, Ms. Malik I know. That is why I brought in Babita Ji to uphold the discipline at MPT." He paused turning his back to Haseena. "After all discipline is the foremost law that molds an officer."

A familiar sensation prickled in Haseena mind, the memory dancing out of her reach. She suddenly exclaimed "Sir....?"

He turned back a pleasant expression adorning his eyes. "Haan Ms. Malik. Babita madam is my trainer as well."