It's morning, Sanyukta's sleep is disturbed with the sun rays falling on her face. She flickers her eyelids open and looks around. She has half her body on the bed over Randhir while still in seated position, she slept off while sitting beside Randhir. She sits up straight rubbing her eyes. She looks at Randhir, he still has his eyes closed.

The door to the ward opens and a nurse enters, Sanyukta looks up at the nurse and stands up adjusting her hair and dress.

'Maam, Doctor is going to take the patient for scan.' The nurse informs, Sanyukta nods. The nurse then walks towards Randhir and holds his wrist in her hand checking his pulse. Sanyukta stands there watching him closely

'How is he now?' Sanyukta asks nervously

The nurse looks at her 'Your husband is still unconscious, till he doesn't gain consciousness we can't say anything for sure' Nurse says grimly.

Sanyukta nods sadly. The nurse leaves, Sanyukta sits next to Randhir again. She takes his palms in hers

'Good morning' she says and kisses the back of his palm, she then kisses his forehead, moving her lips and kiss his eyelids then his nose tip.

'I know how to wake you up,' she says smiling little 'you are so stubborn, you won't wake up without your morning kiss, right?' she says bringing her lips towards his, she smiles and pecks his lips softly.

Still no response, Sanyukta sighs sadly.

Sanyukta goes to the washroom to fresh up, she looks at her reflection. She is looking no less than a zombie. Her tears have dried up but have left its marks on her cheeks, her eyes have become very puffy with dark circles because of all the crying, nose red and lip swollen and dry.

She washes her face feeling refreshed as the cold water hits her face, she takes a deep breath and looks up in the mirror again.

'Everything will be alright.... Randhir will be fine....' She says to herself looking at her reflection. She keeps repeating the words to convince herself but for some reason, it isn't working, it is not making her feel better. She silently prays that Randhir gains his consciousness soon.

She comes out wiping her face with a towel. She is surprised to find her father standing there next to Randhir's bed. Fresh tears begin to form in her eyes as her father looks at her, a sad expression on his face.

'Papa' she says, she hurries towards him hugging her father tight. She feels really relieved to be with her father, she feels safe. Seeing her father, she found her strength back which she was losing, now she feels confident that everything will be alright.

Kishore and Sanyukta are sitting in the room. It took Sanyukta fifteen minutes to narrate everything to her father after she finished she breaks down again.

'Beta...everything will be alright...Your father is there with you...we will take him to a better hospital' Kishore says holding his sobbing daughter in his arms and caressing her back trying to console her.

A few minutes later Sanyukta has stopped crying, 'Beta,' Kishore says forwarding her a bag.

'I have got a dress, change into this' he says, 'and fix yourself, wash your face and I got some makeup too, don't tell Vidhushi I got it from her' He says smiling, trying to lighten the mood.

'But Papa, why have you got makeup?' Sanyukta says taking the bag from her father

'Arey, Beta, Randhir will wake up and see you like this...he will get scared' Kishore teases and Sanyukta looks away, her cheeks turning red.

Sanyukta goes to the bathroom to change while Kishore goes to arrange better hospital, he wanted Randhir shifted to a better hospital without any delay. Sanyukta quickly washes her face and applies lip gloss and kohl, she combs her hair neatly and places half on her shoulder and rest half resting on her back. She comes out of the bathroom and looks at Randhir, he is still unconscious. Sanyukta's heart fell seeing him unresponsive. Sanyukta remembers how Randhir used to turn starry eyes looking at her especially when she is dolled up for him, but today is different, today he hasn't even opened his eyes to look at her. Sanyukta sighs sadly, she tries to smile. She has to put up a brave face if she keeps sulking and crying then Randhir might not respond. But if she is smiles and is happy then he might wake up.

She sits beside him and held his palm in hers and look at him, smiling sadly.

It is mid-afternoon now, all the scans were done and they are awaiting the results. Randhir hasn't gained consciousness and Sanyukta is really worried now. Doctors ensured her everything is alright but she isn't convinced.

Sanyukta is sitting next to her Randhir holding his palm in hers and talking to him, she doesn't know what she is talking, she just keeps blabbering something to him hoping he would wake and ask her to shut up. But he doesn't.

Sanaya comes in having some fruits in her hand, few apples, and bananas

'Sanyukta have some, you haven't eaten since morning' Sanaya says taking a chair and sitting beside her. Sanyukta looks at her, she wanted to refuse but then she thinks about her babies and agrees. Staying hungry for long isn't good for a pregnant woman, she can't risk her babies.

Sanyukta leaves Randhir's palm but then feels Randhir's grip tighten. Sanyukta gasps feeling her heart skip a beat.

**

'Randhir...' Sanyukta says feeling excited, she places her other palm over his and notices his fingers move. A wide smile appears on her face, Sanaya looks at Sanyukta confused. Sanyukta turns around and looks at Sanaya smiling widely

'Sanaya, Randhir...he...is...waking up' she says

'What?' Sanaya says dropping fruits that she had been carrying. A bright smile comes on her face as well.

'Sheku' Sanaya says jumping on spot happily.

Sanyukta turns towards Randhir and places her free palm on his cheek 'Randhir...wake up...Randhir...'she says lovingly, patting his cheek gently. She smiles noticing his eyes moving from inside his eyelids.

Sanaya comes to the other side of Randhir and held his shoulder 'Sheku...' she says softly.

Soon Randhir's eyelids begin to flicker, the girls stand there holding their breath as he slightly opens his eyes. His lips parts and his hands move slightly. Sanaya places her palm on her mouth to prevent herself from screaming with joy. Sanyukta is watching Randhir keenly, praying silently that he wakes up.

'Ahh...'Randhir winces closing his eyes as soon as he opens it, Sanyukta looks up. She sees the window open and so she hurries to close the curtain, his eyes must be really sensitive to light for now.

'Randhir...sweetheart...open your eyes...'Sanyukta whispers to him holding his palm gently. Randhir again tries to open his eyes, slowly he opens his eyes completely. Sanyukta sighs in relief while Sanaya jumps with excitement joining her palms together.

Randhir looks around, his vision is blurred. He feels his entire body ache very badly especially his head, it feels like it has spilt into two.

He moves his gaze and looks at a blurred image of Sanyukta's face leaning over him.

'Randhir...'she is calling him, but her voice seems to be coming from distance though she is standing right next to him.

'San...Sanyu...'

'Shh...' he feels her soft finger on his dry lips, her touch is like rain on a hot summer day. He feels his pain lessen as she cups his face gently in her palms, she leans in and kisses his forehead. Soon enough Randhir's eyes adjust to the surrounding and everything comes to focus. He looks at Sanyukta and smiles.

'Randhir...'she says happily and hugs him, wrapping her arms around him and resting her head on his chest.

Sanyukta starts to cry again, this time with relief and happiness. Randhir places his hand on her head and caresses her hair lovingly.

'Sanyukta, not fair...' Sanaya says pouting, Sanyukta smiles and distances herself from Randhir. He looks at Sanaya, she is smiling back at her friend. He doesn't fail to notice tears brimming in her eyes as well.

'Sheku...you scared the hell out of us' she says smacking his arm

'Oww...' he winces

'Sorry...sorry' Sanaya says holding her ears, Randhir just smiles. Sanaya smiles widely and hugs her best friend. She then takes her leave and asks Sanyukta to have some fruits.

Sanyukta looks at Randhir feeling little awkward now, Randhir smiles and gestures her to come close. She sits beside him. Randhir slowly extends his hand and places over her, Sanyukta's heart flutters as his skin touch hers. She could feel familiar butterflies in her stomach and she shifts in her seat lowering her gaze.

'I am sorry...' he says meekly, his voice hoarse. Sanyukta looks at him and frowns, she moves her hand

'Idiot, you scared me to death' she says and looks away.

Randhir smiles and again places his hand over hers but this time, she moves her hand away.

'Ahh...'he winces

'What happened? Are you alright' Sanyukta panics leaning closer, taking the opportunity Randhir held her wrist and pulls her closer. Their faces inch apart and their gaze locked. Randhir smirks and Sanyukta frown realizing she has been tricked. But on looking at his innocent face she finds herself melting, she smiles and leans forward kissing his forehead.

** Sanyukta gets a small plate and a knife

'Here have this' she says cutting a small piece of apple and bringing it near Randhir's mouth, he takes a bite. Sanyukta cuts another piece but this time, when she brings it towards Randhir's mouth, he held her hand. She looks at him confused.

He takes the piece of apple from her hand and slowly brings it to her lips 'You should also have. My lovely wife....and...my babies...must be hungry...' he says softly

Sanyukta smiles and takes a bite, 'You didn't think about "your lovingly wife and babies" when you were drunk and driving' she says sounding angry.

Randhir places his hand over hers 'I am sorry...I wasn't thinking...'he says, he then moves his hand and places his hand over her belly and caresses it.

'Daddy...is sorry...'he says looking there, Sanyukta feels her eyes getting moist. She places her hand over his and looks up at him, he smiles weakly at her.

Fifteen minutes later, the doctor comes into the room carrying reports of the scan. Sanyukta stands up and looks at the doctor nervously. He looks at Randhir and smiles

'Good you are awake, how are you feeling?' Doctors asks Randhir, he hands Sanyukta the reports.

Randhir nods his head weakly.

'Mrs. Shekawat, luckily your husband doesn't have any internal injuries.' Doctor says looking first at Sanyukta and then at Randhir. Sanyukta sighs in relief.

Sanyukta opens the reports and goes through it as Doctor checks Randhir with his stethoscope. He checks his pulse and then looks up at Randhir smiling, 'It will take two-three-month maximum for your full recovery. You will be needing complete bed rest for one month, Mr. Shekawat' Doctor informs, Randhir feels bad and guilty.

Doctor smiles warmly at Sanyukta and leaves.

'I will be back in a while' Sanyukta says to Randhir caressing his cheek lovingly

'Come soon' he says smiling at her, she nods and kisses his forehead.

Sanyukta goes to the reception

'I need to know the bill for Mr. Randhir Shekawat, room 302' Sanyukta asks the young girl standing behind the desk. The girl nods and checks her computer, she then looks back at Sanyukta

'Maam, his bill has been paid' the girl informs and Sanyukta is surprised.

Randhir's bill has been paid? but who could have paid the bill? The one who got him here?

'Who paid the bill?' Sanyukta asks

The girl checks again before looking up at Sanyukta 'Mr. Rehan Bajaj' she says shocking Sanyukta. She couldn't believe the first time she was told so she asks again getting the same reply.

Rehan? But why will he pay Randhir's bills, how does he know Randhir met with an accident? Sanyukta wonders

'Maam, he was the one who had brought Mr. Shekawat to the hospital' the girl further says, Sanyukta is really confused now. Rehan of all people, Sanyukta just couldn't believe it, this must be some plan of his.

She has to go and confront him, she needs to ask him to drop any plan that he has and stay away from Randhir.