Manjul was sitting on his bed fisting the bedsheet in anger, continuously patting his leg. The fact that Rits thought him a betrayer haunts him. The way she wanted everything to cover accordingly to her was making Manjul more mad.

Manjul (in mind): Why Rits? Why? Why did you do all this? You would have waited for me. You would have contacted me when I was contacting you. At least today, I shouldn't have to be ashamed telling mom that the girl I love is a playgirl, who was pregnant with my child and blamed it on Siddharth. She lost her respect and pride in front of the media. How will I tell mom about all this? I feel disgusting from you Rits, what about mom? She wouldn't tolerate anything like this. Think something, Manjul, think!

Saying this, he closed his eyes and lay on the bed, exhaling sharply while his mind numb.

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The next day, Siddharth was getting discharged from the hospital. He was sitting on his bed, looking at everything in front of him. Reem packing his bag and files while Vaishu checking his medicines, seeing from the prescription, while Abhi went to pay the final bills. Sidd was looking here and there when suddenly he realized something. His phone was missing.

Sidd: Reemi, have you seen my phone?

Reem (packing his bag): It's on your side table only bhai at home. Its battery was dead, so I put it on charging.

Sidd looked down. That's when the door opened, and Avu's dad came in. Everyone looked at him as he entered.

Avu's dad (joining his hands): Namaste!

Vaishu, Reem: Namaste!

But Sidd didn't wish him back. He turned his face to the opposite side. Avu's dad walked towards Sidd and sat on the bed in front of him.

Avu's dad (looking at Sidd): How are you now?

Sidd (looking away): I'm better now but unfortunately opposite than what you excepted.

Avu's dad (looking down): I won't mind your any word. Your anger is worth it. Anyways, I have come to drop you at your home. I know you don't have a car.

Sidd looked at him blankly while Reem and Vaishu glanced at each other, not knowing his reaction.

Sidd (looking at him): Thank you for coming and telling us what we have and what we do not. We can manage a cab. You don't need to take a fitique for us.

Avu's dad (patting his arm): If you would come with me, I will think that you are also trying to forget everything that happened.

Sidd looked at him but didn't say anything. That's when Abhi came in. He greeted Avu's dad as he saw him.

Abhi: How are you, uncle?

Avu's dad (smiling): I am good. If you don't mind, can I drop you guys? Please!

Abhi looked at Sidd, who had neutral expressions.

Abhi (not knowing what to say): Uncle......

Avu's dad (cutting him): Please beta!

Abhi glanced at Vaishu and Reem, who nodded their head. Abhi also nodded his head.

Abhi: Sure, Uncle. Wait for us in the car. I will come after buying these medicines while Reem and Vaishu will come along Sidd.

Avu's dad nodded his head and left the room. Abhi glanced at Sidd, Reem, and Vaishu before leaving the room. Sidd punched the bed, becoming emotional while Reem and Vaishu were silent.

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As soon as the car crossed some houses near Abhi's house, everyone looked at the car. Abhi came out of the car as it stopped. Vaishu also came out from the back seat with Reem, who came out and helped Sidd. As soon as people out there saw Sidd, they started gossiping, but no one cared about it. Avu's dad, along with them, came inside. Reem went inside and helped Sidd till walking to his room. Avu's dad came in and looked at Abhi and Vaishu, who were standing there.

Avu's dad: Alright Abhi, take care! I should leave now.

Abhi: Uncle, at least come and have tea with us.

Avu's dad (smiling): No, thanks, but some other day.

Abhi nodded. Avu's dad turned when he remembered something.

Avu's dad (turning to Abhi): One more thing, I will without this case today only. Inform it to Sidd for his satisfaction.

Abhi glanced at Vaishu and nodded. Avu's dad left while Abhi and Vaishu were looking at each other.

Reem made Sidd sit on his bed while Sidd exhaled, sharply closing his eyes for a while. Reem sar infront of him searching for his medicines.

Sidd (dull voice): Reemi, can you give me medicine. My head is paining like hell.

Reem nodded, searching for it.

Reem (finding it): Here it is!

Reem said, handing it over to him. He gulped it down with water. He leaned back against the pillow, closing his eyes. Reem was looking at him with worry in her eyes. Reem placed her hand on his forehead.

Reem (concerned): What happened, Bhai?

Sidd (opening his eyes, holding her hand from his forehead): I am fine. Just need to sleep, please.

Reem nodded unwillingly and stood up. Sidd lay down on his bed while Reem covered him with a blanket with A.C. on. She left from there with worried expressions. She closed his room's door and walked out in the lawn where Abhi and Vaishu were sitting. She was looking lost. Abhi and Vaishu noticed her loss as she sat on the empty chair. Abhi gestured ahead and placed his hand on her shoulder, making her come out of her thoughts.

Abhi (worried): What happened, Reemi? Is everything fine? Is Ashu alright?

Reem (looking at him, holding his hand): Bhai! Bhai, I'm, I'm so scared for Bhaiya.

Vaishu (straightning herself): But why?

Reem (looking at both): Don't you guys think he is sleeping a lot? Isn't it abnormal? He also has headaches. Something is really wrong.

Abhi (looking down): Reemi, actually he is in stress. That's why the doctor recommended him high doses of medicines, which can relax his mind. Due to those high doses, he is sleeping a lot. It is also beneficial for him.

Reem (confusingly): How?

Abhi: If he would take stress, he might do anything stupid again like he did before.

Reem gulped hearing him.

Abhi: That's why, seeing his mental condition, doctors advised him these doses, which might help him in coming out of this trauma. Also, the doctor advised us not to give him any stress or any situation that could pressurise his mind. He shouldn't get much angry, sad, or emotional.(Looking down). That's the only reason I'm not coming in front of him.

Reem also looked away, not knowing what to say.

Reem (tears in her eyes): I just want to see him fine as he was before.

Vaishu hugged Reem and started patting her back.

Vaishu (caressing her cheek): Don't worry, we all are here. We will take care of him.

Reem nodded, smiling a little and wiping her tears. This is the tragic time their family was going through. All they had is hope, and I hope that everything will come to the track soon. Hope that everyone will be happy soon.

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