Sanyukta was driving back the car in as much speed as possible whereas Randhir sat beside her as still like a statue and panick stricken face.

Her mind recalled the call she had just attended after Randhir's cell had fallen from his hand.

◇◇◇ The Call ◇◇◇

Sanyukta : Hello??

Caller : Who is this?? (Wobbly voice)

Sanyukta : I am Sanyukta.. Randhir's friend. His co-worker.

Caller : Sanyukta?? As in Sanyukta Agarwal!??

Sanyukta : Uhh.. yeah! How do you know me???

Caller : Sanyukta... its me.. Arpita... Randhir's sister.. remember???

Sanyukta : Yup.. what happened?? Why do you sound so stressed?? And even Randhir is not saying anything!!

Arpita : Sa.. Sanyukta.. dad had a major attack... doctors have taken him for operation but they are saying that chances of him surviving this stroke are very less.

Sanyukta : What!??

Arpita : Yes!! Please tell Randhir to come here as soon as possible. I am scared and even mom's condition is not that good after hearing all this.

Sanyukta : Dont worry. Everything will be fine. I will bring him back to India. As soon as possible. Take care of everything. We will be there. I will call Parth and tell him to be there till then. Okay??

Arpita : Okay! And i have called Parth.

Sanyukta : Good! Stay strong we will be there soon.

◇◇◇ Call Ends ◇◇◇

Sanyukta parked the car in haste in there driveway and pulled Randhir out of the car and made him sit on the couch. He was still numb from the news he had got recently.

Sanyukta dialled Aryan's number which he picked after few rings.

Aryan : Hello?? Sanyukta?? Everything okay!? You called at this hour!

Sanyukta : Aryan.. Randhir's dad had a major attack and we need to go to India. And as he is in shock i am taking him there. Can you please make the arrangement of tickets?? Cause it won't be possible to get at the last minute. But you can get them through your sources.

Aryan : Ohh shit.. don't worry. You guys take my plane.. i will ask the pilot to get ready within half an hour. Okay!?

Sanyukta : Cool. Thanks.

Sanyukta moved around the house and packed Randhir's and her bag with all the things she felt would be needed and within an hour they were at the private airport. Randhir has sobered up in the mean time and was hoping that by the time they reach everything would be fine by hearing Sanyukta's constant positive words.

It was a 14 hrs flight. Randhir and Sanyukta settled themselves in the plane where they were welcomed by the staff and soon announcements of take off were made.

Sanyukta was busy on her phone sending mails regarding the work that had to be done by there colleagues during there absence whereas Randhir was silent all the time gazing outside the window. After finishing the work Sanyukta looked at him and felt sad. She thought for few minutes and then took his hand.

Randhir : What??

Sanyukta : Come with me. Sleep in the room. You need rest so that you are strong tomorrow.

Randhir : You go and sleep. I am ok. I will just sit here.

Sanyukta : No.. you are coming with me!!

Randhir (Shouts) : I said i dont want to go anywhere.

Sanyukta : Randhir... you can shout as much as you want but i will take you to the room even if i have to drag you.

Randhir : As if... try me!

Sanyukta made an annoyed face and stood up gripping his hand. She started pulling him putting all her strength in it but wasn't able to move him even an inch.

Randhir : Told ya!!

Sanyukta : Please... come with me. You need rest. You need to be strong for your family and you need proper rest for that!

Randhir slowly nodded his head and walked with her towards the room. He settled himself and Sanyukta covered him with duvet properly. She was about to go when he held her wrist.

Randhir : Stay please.

Sanyukta nodded and sat beside him and Randhir kept his head on her lap.

Randhir : Everything would be fine.. right??

Sanyukta : Yes.. it would be.

Randhir (teary voice) : I.. i can't loose dad. He is everything to me. He was there when no believed in me. He is my only strength, my inspiration. He always understands me and listens to me... even when you left me. He knows everything... i cant afford to loose him. He is the only person to whom i can talk to about anything and everything. I.. i..

Sanyukta : Sshhh... nothing will happen. Be positive. You have to be strong cause you are his strength and i bet by the time we will reach there the surgery would have been over and doctors would have announced that he is safe and sound. You just need to stop thinking all the bad things. Okay?? (Sanyukta said all this holding her tears which were threatening to drop by seeing him so vulnerable.)

Randhir nods and closed his eyes whereas Sanyukta wiped the few of his tears that had fallen down and caressed her fingers through his hair thus soothing him and making land to a peaceful and good night sleep.

Sanyukta kept sitting next to him adorning his face and caressing his face and hoping that tomorrow when they reach everything is fine and happy like before.