Chapter - 24
Ruhana and Dr Mathur were trying hard but her condition was getting worse . She was panting heavily , her body was jerking badly. A sudden lack of oxygen was causing her heart rate to drop.
"Dr Mathur!" Ruhana looked at him ,she was panicked by the sudden change.
"Dr Ruhana relaxes, she will be fine " Dr Mathur assured her . He prepared an injection and injected it on her arm, he prepared another injection and injected it on the saline bottle, after sometime her breaths became normal, Ruhana checked her heartbeats and B.P, it was also normal by now. Ruhana sighed in relief. Re-examining her body , both Dr Mathur and Ruhana left the room, as they moved out of the room Raunak rushed to them.
"How is she?" he asked in concern, tension lines were clearly visible on his face.
"Thik hai abhi," Ruhana replied,"by the way, tum achanak hospital mei kaise, aur yahan??" she questioned.
Raunak was startled,
"wo..main ..main Daksh ko dekhne aaya tha, yahan se guzar raha tha toh isse dekh liya issliye fir tumhe bulaya.' Raunak lied, Ruhana nodded, well she doesn't have any reason to not believe him.
"Hum waise Dr Shergill ko dekhne hi jaa rahe hain, aap chahe toh hamare saath chal sakte hain." Dr Mathur offered and moved from there, Ruhana and Raunak followed him.
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As they approached Daksh room, Dr. Mathur pushed the door and opened it. They entered inside and found Maya standing beside Daksh bed, by now Daksh had also got his consciousness and was staring at the ceiling blankly. Dr. Mathur , Ruhana and Raunak marched towards him.
Daksh glance at Dr. Mathur,
"Vineet"could only manage to say this but Dr. Mathur understood what he wanted to ask.
"Wo thik hai, apne ward mei hai..aaram kar rahe hai." Dr. Mathur briefed him but didn't disclose his real condition to him as he is well aware that if he came to know about his condition he will run to him not even caring for himself.
Dr. Mathur did some check up, after which Daksh requested him to book a ticket to kolkata for him, as he urgently needed to be there, Dr. Mathur asked him the reason but he refused to share the news, it was then when Maya broke her silence.
"Tumhe kahin jaane ki jaroorat nahi hai Daksh!"She exclaims lovingly , staring at him madly.
It was then when Daksh noticed her, it seems all that while he hadn't noticed her beside him. He gave her a confused look at the same time he was surprised by her presence, he hadn't expected her here.
Maya bent down a little and placed her hand on his left cheek, "tum bas apna khayal rakho, maa bilkul thik hai abhi. Aaj unhe hospital se discharge bhi mil jayega, tum fikra maat karo mumma unka pura khayal rakhengi" She exclaims.
Daksh was totally puzzled by her statement. He was already confused by her presence and now her words were making him more confused, first of all how does she know his mother is not well or is admitted in hospital and secondly why will her mother take care of his mother,they don't even know each other, many other questions arose in his mind.
He came out of his trance when Dr. Mathur pierced an injection in his arm, Daksh let out a painful sigh ,like vineet he too never liked injections and medicines but his bad luck he can't do drama like him after all he's a doctor. Maya's facial expression changes to anger to see Daksh in pain, anger builds up in her nerves she feels like to kill Dr. Mathur, but her bad luck Daksh is also present there and she doesn't want to ruin her image.
She came out of her reverie at Dr. Mathur firm tone who asked them to move out of the room for he wanted to have a talk with Daksh. Maya didn't want to go out but at the same time she doesn't have any option other than to leave the ward. Ruhana, Raunak and Maya leave the room, Dr. Mathur closes the door behind them.
Daksh was well aware of what is coming next, Dr. Mathur is certainly going to put thousands of questions on him and he wouldn't be able to run away. Dr. Mathur sat down on the stool which was placed beside his bed . Daksh was staring at the ceiling trying to avoid him.
"Kyun? Dr. Shergill, akhir kyun? Aisa karne se pehle ek baar aap soch toh lete iska anjaam kya hoga. Agar aaj aapko kuch ho jaata toh aapko andaja bhi hai kya hota. Aapki maa ka kya hota, wo already apne ek bete ke health ko leke itna pareshan rehti hai aise mei agar aapko kuch ho jaaye toh wo kaise bardaast karti aur Vineet unka haal kya hota shayad ye batane ki zaroorat mujhe nahi hai, ”he sighed, "aapne kyun aisa kadam uthaya,"Dr. Mathur questioned, Dr. Mathur was not only a doctor of Daksh hospital, he (Daksh) always considered him like an elder brother and so he had the right to ask questions from him, to know what's bothering him.
"Jawab dijiye Daksh. Kyun kiya aapne aisa?" Dr. Mathur again questioned, this time his voice was loud and firm.
Daksh let out a sigh, he glance at Dr. Mathur, "main tut gaya tha doctor, aab bardasth nahi ho raha tha mujh se, aur nahi seh sakta tha main wo sab," he closed his eyes and tears leaked down from the corner of his eyes.
"Agar aap itne kamzor paad jayenge toh aapki family ka kya hoga jinki himmat aap hai,"Dr. Mathur questioned, Daksh didn't reply to that because he didn't have any answer. When he suddenly took that devastating decision, he was blanked out, he thought of his family but avoided the consequences yet the moment Avantika called him, he realized the blunder he had committed, at that moment it was neither too late nor many chances were left. Had not a doctor arrived at time, he might have never made it but then, he's here, facing Dr. Mathur and the worst is yet to come.
Dr. Mathur patted his head,"aise kadam utha ke aap sirf aapni family ko takleef hi pahuchayenge Daksh. Agar kuch hai jo aapko itna pareshan kar rahi hai toh aap mujh se share kar sakte hai chahe toh, main puri koshish karunga aapki madad karne ki. Par please aap fir aisa koi kadam maat uthaiyega jis se aapko aur aapki family ko takleef ho. Kyunki unhe sambhalne wake aapke siwa koi nahi hai! Aur main, aapki har baat sunne ko taiyaari hoon agar aap batana chahe toh!" Dr. Mathur assures him but doesn't push to disclose the thing at the moment. Daksh just nodded because he knew none can help him in this phase of life. He has many questions buried in his heart but doesn't have their answers.
Daksh sighed deeply and closed his eyes.
Dr. Mathur stares at him for a moment, he knows everything is somehow related to Ruhana, his ex - girlfriend who has out of nowhere popped up in the hospital. Though Daksh never talked about her after the break-up thing happened but he had noticed the changes in him the moment Ruhana stepped in the hospital and Raunak's presence has only worsened the situation. He sighs deeply, because he can't interfere in their matter but seeing Daksh suffering is heartbreaking for him.
Taking a last glance, Dr. Mathur left the room leaving him alone.
Other hand..
Raunak left the hospital saying he had some important work to do while Maya and Ruhana moved to the cafeteria to grab some coffee. They secure their place on a corner table and order their favorite cappuccino.
They were sitting silently, the silence was a killing substance at the moment. Had it been some other place, had Maya not stepped as Daksh finance,things might have been different but now, the situation was awkward. Maya, her childhood best friend, was marrying the guy who hurt her, and broke her heart for no reason. She hadn't expected this to come but then, life has only thrown unexpected twists in her life.
Ruhana cleared her throat, grabbing her attention, "Daksh ki mom thik hai na, I mean unki tabiyat jyada toh nahi bigdi hai naa?" Ruhana asked in concern.
Maya looks at her,”nahi! She's totally fine. You don't need to worry main hoon naa, main unka aache se khayal rakh lungi!” Ruhana gave her a look, Maya corrected herself,"I mean aab unhone zabardasti rishta jod hi diya hai toh nibhani toh padegi na. " She spoke emphasizing each and every word,Ruhana just smiled but from inside her heart was breaking into pieces.
Soon their coffee was served and they sipped their coffee silently. First time ever they were so silent. Earlier whenever they used to meet the surrounding filled with their laughter, talks and gossip, they were never so silent but today none are ready to speak up, maybe Daksh was the reason.
They were silently sipping their coffee when a ward boy came and informed Ruhana that Dr. Mathur wants to meet her and he's waiting for her in Vineet ward, informing her he left from there..
Ruhana excuses herself, at the same time Maya said that she would be joining her for she wants to see Vineet, Ruhana agreed and together they marched towards his ward.
In a few minutes they reached his ward and entered inside, they found Dr. Mathur was standing beside Vineet's bed and Vineet was conscious by now. Vineet was asking about Daksh's condition and Dr. Mathur was pacifying him..
"main uss se baat nahi karunga, ussne kaise aisa kiya? Socha bhi nahi kuch, meine uss se bola bhi tha agar koi problem ho toh mujhe batana lekin wo sirf manmani karta hai. Huhhhh, I hate him for this!" Vineet spoke a tinge of anger and pain was clearly audible in his voice.
Ruhana smiles to see his love for his brother. Hours ago, he was crying for him, now that he's out of danger, he's angry over him.
Dr. Mathur patted his shoulder, "Haan nahi karna baat, main bhi nahi karunga," he exclaimed and prepared an injection..
Vineet looked at him fearfully, " Ye aap kya kar rahe hai Dr. Mathur," he asked, scared.
Dr. Mathur glanced at him, "chota sa ek injection hai, ye jaroori hai abhi," he spoke and rubbed his arm with the cotton ball.
" nahiiiiiiiiiii!" Vineet shouted out loud.
Maya was left shocked at his behavior, Ruhana tried to suppress her laugh as by now Vineet has started shaking his body so that Dr. Mathur wasn't able to inject him..
"Vineet hiliye maat, fir kahin aur lag gaya toh mera kasur nahi!" Dr. Mathur said holding his arm which Vineet shook.
"nahiiii, mujhe nahi chahiye injection, Chodo mujhe. " he shouted.
Dr. Mathur sighed, he signaled Ruhana for help. Ruhana and Maya moved towards them. They held Vineet and Dr. Mathur injected him..
Vineet shouted like a 2 year kid "mummaaa... SwSweetyyy..." he cried.
Dr. Mathur and Ruhana sighed at his nautanki while Maya raged in anger but didn't show it, he's such a drama company.
"o god.. Iska Paagalpan jaane kab tak jhelna padega, " Maya thought, her face filled with disgust.
At the Same time the door of the ward gets open, the trio turn their heads and Vineet lifts up his head only to find Daksh standing there with the support of a ward boy.
Before Ruhana or Dr. Mathur could move to help him, Maya rushed to him and wrapped her arm around his shoulder, Daksh stated to her, his body not liking the comfort she was trying to provide but he didn't protest, thinking it was a genuine help. She helped him to move inside the ward.
"aap yahan kyun aaye Daksh, aapko aaram ki zaroorat hai." Dr. Mathur spoke.
"nahi main thik hoon, "He glanced at Vineet who passed a tough look to him, "Meine iske chikhne ki awaz suni toh," Daksh sighed,no matter how much he's angry with him but he can't see him in pain, he's his brother, his pains pain him more than it does him.
Dr. Mathur was about to reply but Maya spoke, "kuch nahi hua, Dr. Mathur ne bas ek injection diya ussi liye ye bachcho jaise chilla raha hai," She said sarcastically and made him (Daksh) sit on the stool. Vineet eyed her angrily.
"oo hello ajnabi ladki! Tum hoti kaun ho mere baare mei kuch bhi bolne wali Haan!? Meine abhi tak tumhe kuch bola nahi iska ye matlab nahi main bhool gaya hoon, kaise kuch ghante pehle tumne meri tang todi thi samjhi. Jyada bakwas na karo tum mere samne nahi toh bahar fikwa dunga tumhe. Huhhhh!" He make weired faces and click out his tongue.
Maya glared at him, Daksh was confused by his statement..
" main kuch samjha nahi, tere paon mei kya hua?" He asked, concerned about his health.
Vineet glares at him, " tujh se matlab, main ajnabee se apni problems share nahi karta. Bhag yahan se, jaa kar jo karna hai kar. kissi ki fikar toh hai nahi, bada aaya ye chikha toh aa gaya,"Vineet shouted and turned his face to the other side.
Daksh knew, this is gonna happen. The step he took will certainly lead to this, he just sighs and lowered his gaze.
Maya was fuming in anger, how can he shout at Daksh?? She just wishes to have a gun right now so that she can be able to shoot Vineet. She doesn't give the right to shout over him to anyone. None can harm him - her property!!
Daksh moved his fingers in Vineet hairs "Don't touch me!" Vineet shouted, jerking away his hand.
Daksh smiles at his anger but Maya wasn't liking this, she left the ward in anger, knowing she might end up doing something she shouldn't. Ruhana too left the ward as her phone rings.
Daksh turns to Dr. Mathur starts scolding him knowing his brother will certainly like this. And guess what, this makes Vineet happy he turns towards them. Daksh mock anger on Dr. Mathur,he (Dr. Mathur) pretended to be sad and this made Vineet more happy.
"aur dant!!" Vineet encouraged him.
Daksh scolded him more and asked him to leave the ward, Dr. Mathur did the same, pretending to be hurt.
"dekha dant ke bhaga diya meine." Daksh spoke, trying to end the bridge form because of his recent step.
Vineet smiles broadly and is about to say when he realizes that he's angry with him, so he again turns his face to the other side.
Daksh sigh,"I'm sorry naa Vinu! " he said as he placed his hand on his.
"mujhe tujh se baat nahi karni. Tune ek baar bhi nahi socha hamara kya hoga agar tujhe kuch ho gaya toh,I hate you!" Vineet exclaims as tears slip down his eyes.
"main... main gusse mei tha.. aur ye ho gaya.. I'm sorry.." Daksh lied.
Vineet turned to him,"agar main aisa gusse mei karu toh? Kya karega tu?" he asked and Daksh doesn't have any answer for that.
"main janta hoon tu jhooth bol raha hai, tune kuch gusse mei nahi kiya, lekin kuch karne se pehle ek baar soch toh leta hamare bare mei. Mere baare mei! Main papa ko kho chuka hoon tujhe khona afford nahi kar sakta main!" and with that Vineet broke down in tears, Daksh pull him in his arms and smeared his head and back to calm him, his own emotions flooding like volcano.
He knows nothing can justify his act but he can't speak the truth, the truth that might destroy many lifes, it needs to be hidden deep in his heart and he'll do that, like all the scars, he'll hide this as well.
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To be continued..
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