Hi friends…
I’m sorry for not updating for a long time now… As usual, health and work wad taking a toll over me… I’m trying to make an update hardly… Please bare with my late updates, and keep reading…
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Vidanth: MOM… (And rushed towards an unconscious Vidhya.)
Abhinav: Vidanth…
Vidanth: (Turned towards his father.)
Abhinav: (Gestured him not to panic.) Pick her, Son… She needs to be taken to hospital…
Vidanth: (Picked his mother in his arms and stepped forward.)
Vishal: (Was about to follow his brother.)
Abhinav: Vishal…
Vishal: Yes, Dad…
Abhinav: I know you are worried… But I want you to get a work done before you leave… I’ll wait for you…
Vishal: (Was worried about his mother, but was sure his father wouldn’t stop him without any reason, so he obliged.)
After thirty minutes,
Abhinav with Vishal reached hospital. Vidanth was waiting impatiently in front of the ICU.
Abhinav: (Placing a hand on his shoulder.) Son…
Vidanth: (Saw his father with tear filled eyes.) Dad… (Standing on his feet.) Uncle Abhijith is inside, treating Mom… He is yet to give an update…
Abhinav: (Caressing his head.) Relax, Son… Your mother is not that weak… She will come back to us… (Getting seated in the chair, he waited for his wife’s recovery.)
Vidanth & Vishal were standing beside him. Without any further delay, Abhijith walked out of the ICU with other doctor. After instructing the doctor, he sent him back inside the ICU…
Abhijith: (Noticing his brother, he acknowledged his presence with a nod.) Brother…
Vishal: Uncle Abhijith, how is Mom…?
Abhijith: Don’t worry, Son… Your Mom is out of danger… The cut is deep and she lost blood and that is why she fell unconscious… But nothing to worry now…
They all released a sigh of relief.
Abhijith: But, what exactly happened…? Up to my knowledge, she is not careless to get herself hit… With the depth of the cut, it clearly states how clumsily she had fallen…
Vishal: It is all because of her… She pushed Mom and walked away, even without giving a glance behind…
Vidanth: Meaning…?
Abhinav: Meaning, your mother didn’t exactly fall… She was pushed with a force… The young lady took all her anger on Vidhya, by pushing her and walked away in frustration…
Vidanth: (Balled his fist.)
Abhinav: Vidanth, don’t react out of anger, Son… It may cost us bad…
Vidanth: Yes, Dad…
Abhijith: (Inhaling deeply.) I just hope she doesn’t get into any trouble…
Abhinav: She is already in trouble, Abhijith…
Abhijith: (Sitting beside Abhinav, placing his hand upon his, he squeezed it lightly.) Brother, you can’t lose hope…
Abhinav: (Exhaling a long breath.) She has been my support, hope, everything, Abhijith… Today she is in this hospital bed and had been fighting for her life… How do you expect me to be…?
Voice: Uncle Abhinav…
All turned towards the direction from where they heard a soft voice calling for Abhinav.
Abhinav: (A soft smile appeared on his face.) Little girl, Akasha…
Akasha: I’m anything, but a little girl, Uncle… (Kneeling beside him, took his blessings.)
Abhinav: (Caressing her hair.) You’ll always be my little girl…
Akasha: (Gave him an adorable smile. Turning towards Vidanth & Vishal, she walked towards them.) Brother… (First she hugged Vidanth and then she hugged Vishal.)
Vidanth & Vishal were full of smiles to see the lady in front of them and reciprocated the hug with full of love and care.
Vidanth: How are you, darling…?
Akasha: I’m fine… But, you don’t seem to be good… Is everything fine, bro…?
Abhijith: Akasha, your Aunt Vidhya is admitted here, darling… She is under observation now…
Akasha: What…? But what happened to her…?
Abhijith: She got a cut on her head… Dear, could you go and check on her… It would be better if you stay around her…
Akasha: Sure, Dad… (After gesturing her brothers and uncle that she would be back, she stepped into the ICU.)
Abhinav: You’re blessed with an angel, Abhijith…
Abhijith: (Smiled brightly.)
Vidanth & Vishal: (Too smiled.)
Vishal: Of course, she is an angel, Dad… But…
All looked at him keenly.
Vishal: But a tiny one… (Showing his thumb and index finger with a little gap.) You know…
Vidanth: (Shook his head left to right at his little brother’s antics.)
Abhijith: Be careful, Son… It is a very sensitive topic… She would turn red if she hears you commenting on her height…
Abhinav: (Chuckled a little.) What are you plans…? About little girl’s future… Found someone for her…?
Abhijith: Not yet, Brother… But, I did hint her about getting married but she denied talking about it… I even asked if she has someone in her view, I would be happy to get her married to the same man if he is good… But she spoke nothing… I’m getting worried, Brother…
Abhinav: Hmmm… Don’t worry… Let me get freed from the problems that Vaishali had created… We’ll look into Akasha’s matter… Even she is going past the marriage age…
Abhijith: (Smiled pleasantly.)
Akasha: Dad…
Abhijith: Yes, dear…
Akasha: The variations in BP is getting worst… We have to control it…
Abhijith: Hmmm… Yes, we must… Or it is dangerous…
Vishal: Uncle Abhijith…? (With tear filled eyes.)
Akasha: (Walked towards Vishal and hugged him tight.)
Abhijith: (Turning towards Abhinav.) It is necessary to give her some peace… The problems in Vaishali’s life has to end…
Abhinav: I know… But Abhijith, how am I going to break the hearts of two loving souls… I know, Arjun was not good by sleeping around, but he is a man of principles… He would never does any low deeds… And that innocent lady… (Inhaling deeply.) She loves him madly and deeply, she wouldn’t think about anyone else in this life… And I had seen the same emotion’s in Arjun’s eyes… I’m finding it difficult to decide for the first time in my entire life…
Akasha: If you don’t mind, can I say something…? (With hesitation.)
Abhinav: Speak up, dear… Without any hesitation…
Akasha: Uncle Abhinav, I know the father of the baby is Arjun bro… But a life without love is hell… In this case, it is not only his lack of love, but his hatred too… He simply hates her for her deeds and himself for his owns deeds… It is going to be worse than any hell…
Abhinav: That is scaring me too, darling… (To Abhijith.) You carry on with Vidhya’s treatment… We’ll talk about it, later… (To Akasha.) Little girl, can I get some tea, dear… My head is blasting…
Akasha: Yes… I’ll be right back… (And rushed off.)
After two minutes,
A man came and stood panting right beside Abhinav.
Abhinav and his sons looked towards the man to find a worried Neil in front of them.
Abhinav: (Softly.) Neil…
Sammy: (Came and stood beside Neil.) Uncle Abhinav, how is Aunt Vidhya…?
Abhinav: (Smiling.) She is fine, dear… Nothing to worry… (Caressing Neil’s face.) You came rushing to us, that makes me feel good… But stop worrying, Son… Your Aunt is fine…
Neil: (Nodded once, closing his eyes.)
Abhinav: (Stood and gathered Neil in his embrace. That is when his gaze fell on others behind Neil. He offered them a weak smile.)
Akasha: (Came with a four cups of tea, in a tray.) Uncle Abhinav, your tea… (Remaining words struck in her mouth itself when she saw others.)
Abhinav: Little girl, come here… (And extended his hand.)
Akasha: (Got hold of the extended hand.)
Abhinav: (Pulling her into an arm hug.) Neil, meet Akasha, Abhijith’s daughter…
Neil: (Smiled happily.) She was too small, when I met her last… You had grown to a beautiful, young lady…
Akasha: (Smiled shyly.) Thanks, Brother…
Rest chuckled lightly.
Akasha: (Her wandering eyes fell on a person. She smiled wide.)
All followed her gaze.
Akasha: Moving out of Abhinav’s arm, she rushed to the person. Next second she was seen hanging on to someone’s neck.)
All the eyes pooped out.
Abhijith: (Just now stepped out to witeness his daughter clinging on to someone.) What is happening here…?
Akasha: Dad… (Broke the hug, she hugged the man beside him. Dragging both the man, she walked towards her father.) Dad, meet Sid Bro and Yuvi Bro… You remember them, right…?
Abhijith: Finally, I met you two… She had been talking about you guys since ages…
Sid & Yuvi: (Smiled happily.) Hello, Sir…
Abhijith: SIR…? Oh chuck out your SIR, and call me Uncle Abhijith as everyone calls… Or you can even call me Dad… My darling daughter will be happy to hear…
Sid & Yuvi: (Smiled wide, but their eyes were filled with tears.)
Neil: (Clearing his throat.) If I may ask, how do you know each other…?
Akasha: NOPE…
Neil: (Gestured ‘oh really’.)
Akasha: Yes, you can’t question us about our life as a BOSS… If you want to know about us, come to us as a brother…
Neil: Excuse me, I’m here as a brother…
Akasha: (Looked at him from head to toe and again from toe to head. Clearing her throat.) Your posture and attitude doesn’t say so…
Kittu & Athu: (Chuckled.)
Rest were smiling, controlling to burst out laughing.
Akasha: (Smiled at the twins.) Hey… (Walking towards them.) I’m Akasha… (She extended her both hands.)
Kittu & Athu: (Got hold of her extended hands.)
Kittu: I’m Aniket… My dear ones’ call me Kittu…
Athu: I’m Atharv… My dear ones’ call me Athu…
Akasha: Hey, Kittu… Hey Athu… Nice meeting you two…
Kittu & Athu: (Smiled.)
Athu: What are we supposed to call you…?
Kittu: (With a finger on his chin.) We can’t call you elder sis, as you’re too little to be called as an older sister… So, what can we call you…?
The Banerjees face palmed.
Vishal: The innocent soul is dead, today…
Vidanth: Hmmm… He touched the most sensitive topic…
The rest were looking at the scene in front of them keenly.
Akasha: Mr. Aniket…
Kittu: (Sensing the danger in her voice, he started running around.)
Akasha: You, little monster… Stop right there… How dare you call me little…?
Kittu: Arre… Little would be called little… How can I call little as huge…?
Akasha: You… Wait till I get my hands on you… I’ll show you…
Kittu: What will you show me…? Please show something entertaining, please… I’m bored since a long time… Right, Athu…?
Athu: Yes, Kittu… Bored like hell…
Akasha: (Stamping her foot.) Guys, not done…
Kittu & Athu: (Giggled. Rushed towards her and engulfed her in a group hug.)
Kittu: (Cupping her chin.) Oh my, little girl, no more tears… I’ll give you lollipop… (And showed a lollipop.)
Akasha: (Was showing crying face.)
Athu: (Slapping Kittu’s hand away.) Shut up, idiot… Stop teasing her…
Kittu: Ok… (Shrugging his shoulders. He opened the chocolate wrapper and was about to put it into his mouth.)
Akasha: (Pulled the lollipop from his hand and cherished it’s flavour.) Thank you, little bro…
Kittu: (Made faces.)
All chuckled a little.
Vishal: These two brought a wide smile on our faces, inspite of all tensions… Thank you, champs… (And pulled them into a tight hug.)
Kittu & Athu: (Reciprocated the hug.)
Rest smiled wide. But one soul was fighting to be happy or angry. It is Arjun. It is Neil, then Sammy, later their team that made him feel that he is no more alone. But it was Radhika and the twins who made him feel family, fun. Their happy faces make him feel happy. But the thought of losing them to others, makes him feel fear and anger.
Kittu & Athu: (After breaking the hug with Vishal, they were pulled into a hug by Vidanth. After breaking the hug, they stepped back smiling.)
Athu: (His wandering gaze fell on Arjun.) Ajju Bro… (He walked towards him.)
Arjun: (Gave him a pleasant smile.)
Athu: Is everything fine, Ajju bro…?
Arjun: Yes, everything is fine… (And pulled him into a hug.)
Athu: (Smiling wide, surrendered himself in the protective embrace.)
Kittu: (Making faces.) These two will always forget me… (Sulking, he went to Neil and hugged him tight.)
Neil: (Chuckled and gathered him in his embrace.)
Arjun: (Said something to Athu only audible to him.)
Athu: (Nodded affirmative and walked towards Kittu and Neil. Freeing Kittu from Neil’s arms, he pulled him along and walked towards Abhinav.)
With lots of hesitation, they stood in front of the older man.
Athu: (Turned towards Arjun. A nod from Arjun to proceed was more enough for him to be confident and to proceed.)
Kittu: (Tightened his hold on Athu’s hand, letting know his decision.)
They shared a smile.
Kittu & Athu: (Bent and touched Abhinav’s feet, to get his blessings.)
All had a pleasant smile.
Abhinav: (Placing his hands on their heads.) Stay happy, always… (Pulled them into a hug.)
After breaking the hug, they got the blessing from Abhijith. Later, they walked to their RD and SB, and stood beside them.
Akasha: (Stepping forward, she stood in front of Radhika. Extending her hand.) Hi… I’m Akasha…
Radhika: (Smiling, accepting the extended hand.) Hi Akasha… I’m Radhika…
Akasha: (Hugged Radhika tight.) Welcome, Sis…
Radhika: (Felt happy and reciprocated the hug.)
After breaking the hug,
Akasha: (Walked to Sammy.) Hi Babs… (And hugged her tight.)
Sammy: Hi dear…
Neil: You both know each other…?
Sammy: Yes, Neil… Initially, it was like she being my regular customer… Later, we talked plenty and came to know about her being a Banerjee… She had all your updates from me…
Vidanth: Now I understood how you got the updates of his life… You did it for me…? (Tears brimming his eyes.)
Akasha: (Moving her head from right to left.) I did it for many… (To Sid & Yuvi.) Trust me, I didn’t use our relationship for my benefits… We accidently met, but our bonding was strong and we were happy together… Later, one fine day, I saw you both in Babs’ restaurant, that is when I learnt about your whereabouts… Before that, I…
Before she could complete, she was pulled into a hug by Sid and Yuvi.
Yuvi: Shut up, doubting you is last thing happening…
Sid: (Cupping her face.) You brought soul into our lives… Not trusting you is like not trusting our own soul…
Yuvi & Sid: (Wiped the tears flowing down, from either sides.)
Yuvi: Don’t you know, Pushpa, I hate tears…
Akasha: (Giggled and hugged her brothers, whom she met a while ago and changed her lives.)
How did these three meet…? What happened…? What is their bonding…? We have to wait and understand.
Lots of Love,
Anci