It’s a fine morning, Ruhana and Vineet are relishing their tea and coffee respectively while Viren is drinking his milkshake. He’s not in a state to understand the turmoil that his brother is going through but he knows when the former is upset or happy. Today too, when he finds Vineet and Ruhana engaged in a talk, he sits beside Vineet silently. Ruhana is trying to convince Vineet when she gazes at Viren. He gazes at Ruhana in an impulse.

“Mujhe bhi ghumne jana hain. Bhai, main bhi aaunga aapke sath.” He chuckles as he heard a bit of the conversation that they have to go out.

“No Viren, tum office mein bore ho jaoge.” Vineet denies it straightly.

“Bhaiya pleasee, chalo na!” Viren requests but Vineet denies it again.

“Han Vineet, aisa ho sakta hain.” Ruhana says softly.

“Huh? Matlab? Ruu, Vir wahan pe bore ho jayega. Tumhe pata toh hain hum zyada derr isey akele nahi chhod sakte.” Vineet reasons.

“Maine kab kaha hum isey akele chhodenge? Viren hamare sath hi rahega. Aur main hoon na, main apne dost ke sath rahungi.” Ruhana says with a smile.

“Ha! Dekho meri dost ko sab pata hain. Aap maante hi nahi.” Viren makes a face at his elder brother.

“Ruhana, what are you saying? Hume kisi hotel mein nahi, Delhi jana hain.” Vineet says, he’s sure Ruhana has something on her mind but he’s unable to understand.

“Vineet, main achi tarah se jaanti hoon ki main kya keh rahi hoon. Tum chalo mere sath.” Ruhana says holding his hand.

“Aap dono akele jaa rahe ho?” Viren looks at them innocently.

“Nahi, Viren, tum milkshake piyo, hum dono aate hain. Aur han, wo rubix cube bhi solve karlo. Fir main aur tum ghumne jayenge. Aur tumhare bhaiya office.” Ruhana says.

Viren giggles as he gets the gist. His brother will work and he will have fun —this is something he enjoys to the fullest. He lets them go readily. Vineet is amazed but follows Ruhana to their room. They enter their room and he looks at her.

“Ruu, ab batao, tumhare dimaag mein kya chal raha hain?” Vineet asks.

“Vineet, dekho, mujhe galat mat samajhna. Humne vaada kiya hai ek dusre se ki hum dono Viren ka ache se dhyan rakhenge. Ye bhi usi ke liye hain. Hume Delhi jana hi hain toh kyun na hum Viren ko bhi apne saath le chalein? It would be good for him.” Ruhana says.

“Lekin Ruu, hum wahan zaroori kaam se jaa rahe hain. Aur main Viren ko akele nahi chhod sakta. Tum toh jaanti hi ho na fir bhi aise keh rahi ho?” Vineet says expressing his fear.

“Vineet, main jaanti hoon ki tumhe Viren ki fikar hain. Mujhe bhi fikar hai isliye keh rahi hoon. Dekho, Delhi mein meri ek dost hain, Srijita Chatterjee. She’s a psychiatrist by profession. Hum usey bhi Viren ki case history batayenge.” Ruhana keeps her point.

“Aur hume kuch experts se advice toh lena hi hoga na, Vineet. Hume Viren ko heal karna hain. Please.” Ruhana says and Vineet nods his head affirmatively.

“Lekin meeting mein jaayenge tab?” Vineet asks, he’s fearful of leaving Viren alone.

“Vineet, Delhi mein ek hotel hain –Hotel Hilton. Hum wahin rukenge. Wo Mr Prateek ka mostly usi hotel mein meetings rakhte hain. Maine pehle bhi kaam kiya hain unke saath.” Ruhana says and Vineet waits patiently for her to finish speaking.

“Toh us hotel mein kuch extra activities bhi hoti hain. Viren wahan bhi ja sakta hain ya wo room mein television dekh sakta hain. Kuch derr toh wo akela rehta hi hain na ghar mein bhi.” Ruhana says.

“Han ye bhi hain. Par…” Vineet says he’s still thoughtful.

“Vineet, I know you are worried, but kuch toh karna hoga na. Aur wo hamare sath hi rahega, ek do din hum wahan ghum bhi lenge. Srijita se main appointment lelungi.” Ruhana says, trying to convince her husband.

“Tum thik keh rahi ho, Ruhana. Kabhi toh risk lena hi padega. Aur kisi na kisi doctor ko dikhana bhi padega.” He says thoughtfully.

“Haan Vineet, Srijita is a nice doctor. Kya pata wo kuch acha solution bataye jisse hamara Viren thik ho jaye.” Ruhana says softly.

“Okay Ruhana. Main jaanta hoon tum bhi kuch galat nahi kahogi. I trust you. Toh phir kya main Mr Prateek ko haan boldun ki hum unse Delhi mein hi milenge?” Vineet asks.

“Haan Vineet, we need to take the risk. We need to do something for Viren and for us!” Ruhana says.

Vineet nods with a smile and makes a call to Mr Prateek Sehgal and they fix up the meeting. Ruhana smiles softly and hugs him tightly, thanking him for trusting her. He acknowledges her with a small smile.
Meanwhile, they hear Viren giggling at something. They head out of their room and find him giggling looking at the television. He’s watching his favourite cartoon – Tom & Jerry. Vineet moves towards him and asks him if he wants to go somewhere. He jumps on his toes.

“Haan, Dost ne bola na ghoomne jaayenge. Chalo, chalte hain.” Viren chuckles.

“Han han chalenge. Hum bahar ghoomne jayenge aur aaj dinner pe bhi jaayenge.” Ruhana says while looking at her friend.

“Pakka?” Viren asks, looking at her with a reassuring gaze.

“Yes, Vir. Trust me! Main promises nahi todti.” Ruhana says.

“Bhaiya bhi nahi todte. Bhai, hum jaayenge na?” Viren looks at Vineet confirming the program.

“Han bilkul jaayenge. Agar tum meri saari baat maanoge toh. Zidd nahi karoge.” Vineet looks at his brother, keeping the same condition.

He knows Viren becomes adamant at times to get his wishes fulfilled. Vineet only wants to confirm that he will behave properly anywhere they go. Viren looks at Vineet and Ruhana and then smiles.

“Main sab baat maanta hoon. Aapki bhi aur Dost ki bhi.” he points at his brother and Ruhana.

“Han bilkul! Toh ye pakka hain ki aaj hum teenon dinner pe jayenge. Aur parso ghumne jaayenge –Delhi.” Ruhana says.

Viren chuckles at the moment and hugs Vineet tightly thanking him. While Vineet turns a little emotional at the moment getting a feel that his brother is alright, but he’s not yet. And Ruhana looks at them with a smile on her face.

Maybe, things will be fine soon.

To Be Continued.

Will the meeting with the doctor be helpful?

Will they have a good time in Delhi?

Stay tuned.

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