OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 51 – 60
Episode 54
When we reached the hospital, my Dad and grandad had already arrived. They were with Ahana’s family.
On seeing Ahana, her Dad came and quickly grabbed her tightly.
Ahana was crying incessantly again. It really pained to see her like this. She looked weak. As her dad left her, I quickly held her from her waist to prevent her from falling. She rested her head on my shoulder.
Just then the doctor came. Everyone was silent till then.
“What is the update, doctor?” I asked.
“We have tended to the injuries, but Mrs. Sehgal is still not stable as she lost a lot of blood.
We can’t say anything now. We have to wait till she gains consciousness.” I nodded.
I could feel Ahana’s tears now. I wasn’t able to control my own now.
“Ahana… Please sit. I’ll be back in a moment. I’ll speak to the doctor. We’ll shift Ma to a better hospital where they have specialists.
Trust me, she’ll be fine.” I said, and all of a sudden, she hugged me even tighter.
“Ansh…” Ahana’s Dad said.
“It’s fine. I have called the specialists already.
I’ll talk to the doctors. You stay here.” He said, indicating to Ahana. She needs me.
The entire night, Ahana and I were sitting outside the ICU.
I asked everyone else to go to the hotel and take rest.
Ahana had her eyes closed, but I knew she was awake. Even I couldn’t sleep either. The clock showed 6 in the morning, but it was still dark outside. What I needed desperately was a cup of strong black coffee.
“Hana…” My eyes suddenly opened wide. That familiar voice which I hated the most.
At once, I could feel that Ahana’s head lifted from my shoulder.
“J…” She shouted and ran towards him, hugging him tightly.
I felt an intense pain in my heart. I shouldn’t feel any of it, but I couldn’t help it.
I feel like I was fooling around for the past 48 hours. That person just came and received all of my attention.
At once, she left my side and went to him. Was he that important? Ahana and Jaai were still hugging each other.
She was crying incessantly. I wonder when she’ll stop. I could feel her pain.
“Cough, cough…” I pretended coughing beside them so that they realize I existed.
“Jaai… When did you come?” I asked him. Ahana was still close to him.
“Hey!! I came just 2 hours back. The travel from the airport to here took time. Uncle called me, and I had to take the very next flight.” He said.
I nodded. I didn’t know that seeing them together could be so painful. She was my wife, still. It was natural, right?
Just then, Mr. Sehgal came.
“Jaai… You came already.
That was quite fast, I must say.
Hmm… I took the next available flight. Where is grandpa?
He is resting. A bit tired. Ansh, Ahana, I think you two should also go and rest. You were awake the entire night. Jaai, why don’t you go with them too? Dad said.
Now that was the last thing I needed. Jaai coming with us. I spent the whole night awake with Ahana, and this guy has to ruin it.
I was furious seeing Ahana still with him. “Yes… J, you must be tired too. Come with us.”
Dad and grandad will come and join Dad to keep him company. Isn’t that right, Ansh…? Ahana said. Now she was asking me. Did she really need my permission?
I nodded. “No, Ahana… You should go with Ansh. I’m absolutely fine. I’ll stay here,” he said, letting go of her hand.
“But J…” She’s such a stubborn girl. I could see tears welling up in her eyes. When Jaai wiped them away, I felt like killing him. But suddenly, she put Ahana’s hand in mine.
“Ansh… You should take her to rest. She needs it, and so do you. Bye Hana… See you later.” I tightly grabbed Ahana’s hand, and she didn’t refuse.
As I was leaving, Jaai came in and whispered in my ear. “Ansh… Please don’t leave her alone. She really needs you.” I didn’t expect this from him, but it felt good to hear that. I nodded and left.
We arrived at our hotel in half an hour. It was the nearest luxury hotel we could find. I ordered room service.
Ahana remained silent throughout the ride. Our room was a spacious suite with two master bedrooms and a living room. The decor was subtle and pleasant.
We both changed and had a light breakfast. I was very sleepy. I thought a couple of hours of sleep would do wonders.
Ahana was sitting on the sofa lost in her thoughts. I was really tired and about to leave when I glanced at her.
Her face was radiant, but then I noticed her red eyes filled with tears. I immediately went to her and cupped her face. The tears started flowing freely.
“Ahana… Please… Stay strong,” I said.
“I’m trying, Ansh… But you know it’s so difficult,” she replied.
I hugged her tightly. I knew that’s what she needed to calm down. She looked weak and exhausted, but I could feel her hugging me back. “I can’t live alone,” I heard her whisper.
“I won’t let you live alone. I promise…” I picked her up and she wrapped her arms around me. I took her to the bedroom and tucked her in. As I was about to leave, she grabbed my hand.
“Please… Stay. Don’t leave me alone.” I don’t know what prompted me, but I slipped into the bed beside her.
I covered both of us with the blanket, as if I just wanted her to say this. She clung to me and slept like a baby.
“Ma will be perfectly fine, Ahana… For you…” I said, putting my hand on her forehead and drifting back to sleep, embraced in each other’s arms.
I woke up when I heard a phone ringing. It wasn’t mine. I think it was Ahana’s.
I saw Ahana sleeping peacefully in my arms. I could see traces of tears on her cheeks, but before I could caress them, the phone rang again.
I didn’t want Ahana to wake up. She needed rest.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 51 – 60
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