Snippets of Madam Sirr (S1)

Chapter 28

KS stood up standing next to Puspha Ji, her eyes determined. "I agree with you this time, Puspha Ji. I won't let anything happen to madam sir. That is KS's promise."

She huffed rushing outside the room, flying away in her jet bike, leaving her team in a conflux of thoughts.

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KS kicked open the door of Anubhav's house, staring at him with a reddened death glare. Anubhav gulped, straightening in the sofa, his expressions turning into concern.

"Behena..." he called out, has voice watery.

KS walked, her eyes locked onto Anubhav, her teeth clenched tightly. She stood in front of him, her slight figure towering over him. Without warning, she raised her hand punching Anubhav squarely in his jaw. Anubhav's head titled forcefully to the side, blood spilling out.

"KS, what is this?" he asked, his voice thundering, nursing his jaw.

KS bent down and grabbed his shirt, pulling him close towards her.

"How dare you betray madam sir Bhaiya? How dare you?" she yelled, pushing him backwards.

Anubhav's thunderous rage mellowed, his expressions turning into that of a quiet resignation.

KS unleashed her fury on Anubhav, punching his face, each punch volleying with an intensity than the last. Anubhav stood still, her head thrown sideways, silently accepting the torture. His face swelled, blood spilling out as blackened bruises formed all over.

KS stopped taking a breath, her murderous eyes still fixed on Anubhav.

"Behena, I know that nothing can justify what I did with Haseena but I was helpless..."

KS laughed, a deep guttural sound coming out. "Helpless?" she spat out. "Both you and I know that's not true Bhaiya. I understand that you were acting on orders but breaking someone's heart for a mission can never be justified."

"Haan behena, I know. I will accept whatever punishment..."

"Punishment, how can I punish you? After all you are my brother" she said, her tone condescending. "Stay away from madam sir. If you know what's good."

She left, carrying her storm with her.

Anubhav broke down, the guilt of his actions weighing down on him. He iced his wounds, the bitter cold chilling down his spine.

Haseena Ji, I know that I will never be forgiveness in front of your eyes nor will I ever seek forgiveness from you. But Haseena Ji, as an agent I prioritized my country. I know I failed as a human and I will try my best to rectify my mistakes in the future. I just hope my betrayal won't cost you your life Haseena Ji. I just ask one thing from you, forgive yourself, Haseena Ji.

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Haseena paced around her room, clutching her head tightly in her hands. Her breathing quickened, a lightning pain rising in her chest. She stopped, falling to her knees clutching her chest as the pain volleyed. She gulped, her eyes widening, the breath in her refusing to exhale. She gasped for air, falling down to the floor, her mouth agape, clutching at deep straws.

Desperately, she fished her inhaler taking two large gulps. She quieted down, her breath returning to its rhythm. She sagged against the bed, nursing her heart, the pain still overwhelming to bear. From the corner of her eyes, she saw a manila colored gift, crumpled and old, a remnant of her past.

She closed her eyes, Anubhav's words sinking in.

"I'm an agent Haseena Ji. I don't have permission to love."