Mr. HansH (Ishq Mein Marjawan)
Outside of Conjecture

Over the weekend, I managed to persuade HansH to go with me for a bike ride, spending his time off in between his busy schedule. At first I just proposed the names Nandini, Parvani, and Vikram for an excursion, and he agreed, and then I told him to persuade Sheveni and Vicky all of you. HansH agrees to this. She persuades Sheveni even by promising to give her jewelry if Sheveni is willing to come along and be nice during the outing. And his spoiled sister also agreed to join, including Aunt Heera who suddenly felt back young, did not want to miss this event.

"Welcome to all of you in the beautiful scenery of Cannock Chase," HansH general said that day as he jumped onto a rock near the parking lot as we gathered together. "As you surely realize, we are gathered here today to strengthen our brotherhood. And, as the oldest brother among all of you, I would like to thank you very much for your presence at this family event. No exception to my dear aunt, the most beautiful Aunt Herra. Thank ye. I love all of you. I love you all."

We clapped excessively while HansH bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Brother," Sheveni interrupted among the hustle and bustle of excitement that had just begun. "But as you all know, I never ride a bike in any shape or form. So, I need all of you brothers to tell me how to get started. Or else, I'm afraid I won't get the jewelry promised by Brother HansH. So, please. I need all of you. Ok? I love you so much...!" he shouted, his voice shrill with his carefree laugh.

Everyone laughs, but not with the intention of being ridiculed. Except for me, I dare not laugh. Afraid that the sister-in-law would misunderstand me and even offended me.

HansH jumped down from the boulder. "I'm sorry, my dear sister. That's your husband's part, okay? Let him teach you. If he doesn't teach you how to ride a bike, then don't take him anywhere else. You understand what I mean?"

Euuuw...! What kind of joke is that???

This time the sound of laughter between brothers was getting broken. Moreover, Vicky, he understood exactly where the joke was headed. Holding back a laugh, he said, "Your father is very bad, Brother-in-law," he protested. "You're gonna make me cold tonight."

"I'm sorry, Vicky. But you've got to try hard."

"Yeah" Vikram said. He chuckles. "Hopefully it works, man! We all pray for you."

"Well, so the idea today is that we complete at least three circuits, following the trajectory of the white and yellow dirt bike. If you want to take a break at any time, return from the junction at the orange track, which will easily take us to the consumption cabin. Besides, I suggest everyone wait there when they're done and then we'll go back to our cabin for a long day."

Well, holding on to each other's mountain bike handlebars, we all voiced our agreement and split up. Nandini and Vikram shot first due to a bet they made this morning to attempt to complete four circuits before lunch. Aunty Heera and Parvani, both not cyclists, headed in opposite directions to start the pedestrian path and promised not to be far from the crowd as well as from the bodyguards who continued to guard them. Vicky, who was forced to teach his wife how to ride a bike, drove at a steady pace towards an easier bike path with Sheveni. While the others were already busy, HansH and I were left. He tightened his cycling helmet and put on gloves. "Well, like I wanted, honey, it's just you and me. Thank you for accompanying me and let me show you the route." He's grinning.

I smile. I rested the knee support on my left leg and began to pedal, following HansH and his wishes although in my heart I thought hard, I must find an opportunity to meet with Brother Sanjeev. If he were here, he would know that I had been trying to maximize the work of my sense of sight to discover his whereabouts. But what happened was out of my control. HansH drove the bike in the direction that actually stayed away from the crowd. Passing through the forest floor lined with needles of ginger-brown fir trees, I felt the whir of a pine-scented wind caressing my face, so fresh and pleasant.

Agreeing to increase the speed of cycling, we also darted through the tortuous terrain of the track, avoiding the branches of low hanging trees and roots sticking out into the track, he said, trying to handle obstacles skillfully to bring us to the green grassy valley area with ferns on the edge of the track. He asked me to stop.

"It's nice to be here with you again." He put on a sad smile and leaned his tall figure on one of the tree trunks, while I felt an unworthy tightness.

I smiled back. I threw myself down next to him and picked up a dried beech from my shoelace. With majestic tall trees rising from lush green foliage, the forest around us is stunning in both appearance and size: stretching in all directions as far as the eye can see.

"Since your departure, I've very often gone here to complete the longing" HansH said as he watched two crows fight for power on the branches of the fir tree across from us. He looked to look at me. "I know it sounds weird."

I'm shaking. "No, really," I said. "Not at all. I understand how you felt at that time."

"I miss you every second. In every breath I take, I feel heavy without you, Alisah. I can barely get through it all."

That was totally unexpected. I let out my shock, as well as my jealousy, watching HansH's eyes turn red, I felt the pain he had been suffering from Alisah's departure. "Don't remember the past. I won't be able to see you get hurt. Now I'm here, right? I'm not leaving you." I'm not going to go like Alisah. "Please, don't discuss the past, My HansH. I beg?"

His black eyes were flinching. The glare in his eyes made me a little uncomfortable. I turned my face.

"Yeah, don't ever leave again, Alisah. Don't leave me again."

I turned back to welcome his gaze. "Yes, I promise, My HansH."

A soft smile spread across his lips. "Thank you, honey. Keep your promise." He raised his hand, stroked my cheek, his dark-black eyes never escaping my gaze. My breath became somewhat faster as his fingers were gently cradling at the curve of my cheekbones, and I could see the blooming of his chest that seemed to be clearly replying to me. And then, it was as if the entire forest was filled with electric sparks as an invisible force began to pull us closer, slowly and instinctively...

"Hi, Dude!"

The shout of a very familiar voice shattered the moment and we were jumped back from each other, shocked by the disturbance. He stopped near us.

The deg! Heart rumbles.

"Sir Sanjeev?"