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Even the next morning, we all waited for Karthik to be back from his unconscious state. But no response from his side. The doctor didn't allow me to see Karthik even for a while despite our requests and pleadings. Ryan, Abishek and Abi, all three of them stayed by my side all night and I was so thankful that both siblings didn't question me about Karthik and my relationship even though they had happened to know the real identity of my husband in this kinda situation.

Kavya called this morning and asked about Karthik since he didn't visit his father last night and all her calls went unanswered. I couldn't stop telling her what happened to her brother and the next moment she reached the hospital with Sager by her side. She was all a mess since they didn't allow her to see her brother and I was happy to see how Sager was handling her.

Sager informed me they didn't open their mouth to Karthik's father about his son's accident, considering his father's health condition. He was going to murder me if he happened to know the truth but all now I worried about was Karthik's health and nothing else.

Every passing minute felt like I was walking on thorns and it started to suffocate me to be here without him near me.

Abishek bought some coffee and sandwiches for us since we didn't have anything after yesterday's lunch. But Ryan and I refused to have anything. I  could see how devastated Ryan was seeing his best friend like this.

I asked Abishek to go home because he had a business to run. But he denied saying nothing would happen if they closed it for a day.

What shocked me was, after a while Kavya approached me and offered some coffee saying at least to have some for the sake of Karthik. Didn't know why but I felt a little relieved when she came and talked with me in a supportive manner. So I had half the cup of coffee so as not to offend her. Seeing that, giving me a look Abi went to talk with Ryan. I could guess what she was thinking.

Kavya and I,  both were sitting on the corner of waiting room chairs and others were in the corner of the lounge, talking about something. Sager went somewhere to attend a call but didn't return yet.

For the hundredth time, I looked towards Karthik's room expecting to see someone coming outside with a piece of good news. But unfortunately, it didn't happen.

" I am sorry!" Kavya said from nowhere and it made me confused. Gauging my expression through my unsaid words she continued, " I know that, this whole time I've been not a good person towards you. Even when my father blamed and punished you for nothing,  I have been silent without confronting or preventing him. I could have at least tried to make a proper conversation when you didn't have anyone besides you but only later I realised the way we treated you was not reasonable even when Karthik tried to make me understand earlier, I ignored him completely.

You may think anything about the sudden change in my behaviour, but really I'm so sorry for everything Kayal... For everything... I thought this would be a better time to open up the burdens I have caged in my heart and I think really it helped"

I didn't expect this from her also I didn't want to make this more awkward between us. So I said, " Actually past is past. I didn't want to reminisce about my old life.  Some people say that we don't want to forget our past but I couldn't help in my matter and I just wanted to wipe out some memories from my life.

It's okay, Kavya... leave those things behind and now, let's focus on Karthik and his recovery. " truth had to be said, I wouldn't say that I didn't get hurt from her past actions but I couldn't hurt her feelings saying the truth.

You might say I was a coward to open up myself but sometimes avoiding problems also for the good. What was I going to get by pinpointing other's deeds even after they realised their mistakes?

She smiled weakly and said, " You're the correct choice for Karthik. I used to wonder, what's the reason behind Karthik's obsession with you? But now I can see, why is that. He saw what we all missed to see.

I didn't know if my brother said this to you but, you know what, he has been in love with you for a long time even before he went to college... He didn't stop loving you even after Appa threatened and beat him to the pulp.  That's why most of the time he didn't confront Appa when he acted bad towards you because of the fear Appa would do something to hurt you in return. He has faced a lot to get you, Kayal.

I won't say my brother is hundred percent perfect but when it comes to his loved ones he will do anything for them...."  I felt surreal when Kavya was telling me all these things.  I couldn't fathom the idea that she was approving of Karthik's feelings for me. Her words triggered more of my emotions and I just wanted to hold Karthik tightly so no one could snatch him from me.

" Excuse me..."

We both turned towards the sound and saw the doctor and a nurse coming towards us. I immediately stood up from my seat and rushed to them. " Doctor?"

" There is good news. Mr Karthik has regained consciousness, which is a positive sign. Now we are closely monitoring his condition to ensure he is stable and to understand the cause of his previous unconsciousness. The next steps will depend on his response and ongoing assessments. Please let us know if you have any questions or need more information." He said politely.

Our faces brightened with relief hearing the news and I immediately asked, " Doctor, can we see him now?"

" Once our assessments are completed, only one person can visit the patient. Now patient needs proper rest and we cannot allow him to stress more. So when one of our nurses will let you know, a person can visit him inside. Okay?"

" Thank you very much Doctor for saving his life," I said folding my hands together while happy tears brimming from my eyelids.

" No need to thank me. It's our duty"  he said kindly before Ryan and Abi followed the doctor to his cabin to collect some reports and a medication list for Karthik.

Kavya gave me a contentment hug smiling widely and then went to call Sager to deliver the news. I was eagerly waiting outside to see him and I was going to teach him a lesson to not mess with me like this next time.

Around the evening a nurse announced to us that they completed the assessments and a person was allowed to see a patient. Nervously I looked at Kavya but she encouraged me to visit Karthik at first despite she also wanted to see him badly. I did not waste a minute and quickened my strides.

Opening the door, my eyes landed on him straightly and he also turned his attention to the opening sound of the door. My eyes got dilated in happiness and anxiety seeing him all sound and safe.

" Karthik ..." I embraced him with so much happiness but the next minute blood drained out from my face listening to his questions.

" Kayal,  what are you doing here and where are Appa and Kavya?" He asked removing my hands. I retreated and looked at him confused. Wasn't he happy to see me first?

" I couldn't understand anything and the doctor said that I had a car accident but I didn't have a car in the first place. All I remembered was talking with Appa about buying a new car as my first bonus deposit. "

What... F..first bonus?

" Ahhhh....my head is hurting "Holding his head suddenly he blacked out and then I realised my life was doomed...

My head almost blasted with his words and when he got unconscious my heartbeat stopped for a minute. I felt numb but seeing his limb body, reaching to him I patted his face to wake him up.

" Karthik....Karthik...Please wake up ... Please Karthik..." I screamed his name, while hot tears rolled out from my eyes.

Why was he making me cry more?

Roughly I wiped out my flowing tears and this time slightly shook his body to get a response. But no movements from him.

Doctor....Yeah, I should call the doctor. So I screamed, " DOCTOR......." without moving an inch from his side.

I was dumbstruck when suddenly I was pulled and a hand wounded around me. I blinked my eyes a few times to clear my vision and was dumbfounded finding a pair of warm eyes looking on my way which I craved to see and was blacked out a few minutes before.

" K...Karthik " I didn't avert my eyes wondering if was it true or not.

" Kayal, what happened?", " Kayal, Why did you shout?" Hearing the voices I turned around to see almost everyone was at the entrance of the room door with a tense face.

When they saw our position, their expressions changed, some of them precluded their heads to the other side and some of them stood there awkwardly scratching their heads and necks. Though my best friend was scowling at us with an unwavering stare.

" Hi guys, I am all good as all you can see and thanks a lot for visiting me. But if you don't mind can you please give me some privacy with my wife?"

In friction, everyone vacated the place and I heard Ryan saying, " Enjoy Enjoy".

Once everyone was dismissed, my anger got my best so I shouted at him" What the hell, Karthik? From yesterday I was going crazy thinking of you but you are playing with my emotions. How dare you? Are you enjoying my state?" I wiggled to break his hold. But he tightened it and this time pulled me more into him.  How could his one hand be strong like this?

He hissed and said "Issss...Kayal I was already hurt so please don't wiggle more. It is paining. See, even I couldn't move my other hand" I halted my actions understanding his health condition but instead I gave him a hard look.

" Sorry Pondati, I just tried to lift your mood by pranking but it has gone wrong.  I am really sorry. Trust me, I didn't mean to hurt you." he sounded serious and gave me a painful look.  Stupid hulk.

Accepting his apology, I hugged him lightly nodding my head. I couldn't been angry with my stupid husband even for a minute. I kissed his chest and lifted my head to look at his face.

" Please Karthik hereafter don't you dare make me restless like this. I am nothing without you and  I would have ended up my life, the next second if something had happened to you. I couldn't even think of a future without you besides me. "

I pecked his forehead before attaching my lips to his dried ones. And allowed all my frustration and pain to flow in the form of my tears.

" Dei, Kayal.. Don't cry ma...I promise hereafter I'll be more careful than ever but please stop crying and don't talk like those stupid things...  Already your eyes have swallowed and seem red. "

But when I couldn't control my tears, huffing he said, "Now, If you don't stop your crying,  I'm going to have a mini attack in agony, seeing you in this state."

Hearing his not-so-good words, wiping my face I punched his chest which he deserved. " You idiot, stop your nonsense talk, otherwise I won't be kind to you and will ask a nurse to strich your mouth before discharging "

Listening to my words he laughed loudly forgetting he was a patient who gained his consciousness a few hours before, but this time I too joined him admiring My husband's face.

" Ahhh" He hissed again while laughing.

" Karthik, what happened ?" I tensed.

" Don't know, my head is paining a little," he said still holding the head.

" I think, it would be better if you take some rest, Karthik. Because you're stressing your brain by laughing out and talking more. So close your eyes and sleep for a while. I am coming back with the doctor. Okay? " I said covering his body with the bed sheet.

" Please, stay with me." He held my wrist giving me a puppy face.

" Karthik, don't behave like a child.  If you take care of your health only, you can come to home soon. So sleep tight. I am not going anywhere. " I kissed his forehead before leaving the room and I knew he wouldn't even close his eyes if I stayed there.

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The same night they shifted Karthik to an ordinary ward since his vitals were normal and everyone visited him to convey their concerns. Unlike me Kavya behaved like a mature person in front of her brother even she cried silently embracing her brother.

Today I happened to see a new side of Ryan which was filled with serious emotional talks with his friend and more and more advice. Even Abishek conveys his regards to Karthik as everything was normal between them but Karthik acted like he stole his favourite candy by showing his stoic face...

At last, Abi visited Karthik, once everyone dispersed from the room and now her face turned into the old cold one which she had been showing for the last two days. Even Karthik understood the situation and he started to communicate at first to break the tension.

" Thank you for being with Kayal... She said that you had been staying with her at the hospital since yesterday evening. I am so grateful for that...." Before Karthik could speak the next word Abi jumped in the middle.

" No need to thank me, Karthik. I did what a genuine best friend would do for her friend in this situation, unlike your WIFE, who betrayed our friendship. Anyway it is not the time to talk about that.  I just came here to wish you both a HAPPY MARRIED LIFE and convey my regards to you.  Take care." saying those things in a neutral tone she left without looking at my side. I thought she could have forgotten about it but seemed like nothing changed.

Karthik held my hand and patted the place in the bed asking me to sit near him. I sat as he asked me and smiled slightly to make him believe that I was alright. But with whom I was hiding, he could read me like a book. Without saying anything he scooted my body near him and placed my head on his chest while calmness surrounded us with unspoken words.

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The next few days I was busy with Karthik, and Kavya used to visit him oftentimes. Karthik talked with his father over the phone and he excused saying that he had to visit another state immediately for emergency work so that's why he couldn't visit his father. And promised him that he would meet him first, once he reached the city even though his father wasn't satisfied with his answer.

Susila Aunty once visited Karthik with Sager but she didn't talk with me like old days and it felt odd seeing her distant behaviour.

About Abi, she didn't come after that but Ryan informed me she kept asking about us him frequently.

In between this chaos,  the day before the discharge of Karthik unexpectedly the police Constable who admitted Karthik to the hospital visited him, accompanied by a police officer. They said, by checking the state of Karthik's car, they suspected it couldn't be a normal accident caused by a damaged brakes instead the brakes had been intentionally tempered by someone which rooting to the doubt it could be an attempt of murder.

The officer provided some details about the evidence that led to this conclusion and asked do we have doubt on anyone. They offered reassurance, emphasizing that the authorities were working to resolve the situation and ensuring the Karthik's safety is a priority.

Flabbergasted by the newfound information I turned to look at Karthik who had a frown on his face and thinking deeply about something....

Who might be the person that went this extent to hurt Karthik?

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