Yuvaani
What is wrong with him today? Since the time he got up, he's just been nagging his sorries all around! And he even brought flowers for me! Quite unusual. I really don't know what he is up to. From his face I can make it clear that he's guilty. He's guilty that he shouldn't have behaved with me that way. But what's done is done, right? We can't change the past now.
My heart felt bad that the roses were just lying in the bin like trash. They're beautiful. Also I didn't understand why he just put them in the bin? He could've just placed it anywhere else! I went and picked them up and placed them on the table. I don't want to disrespect his efforts. I got Pihu on bed and dressed her, same with Ansh. These two babies would be really the death of me!
Aarush took both of them in his arms and was about to go out of the room, but "Wait!!!" I hurriedly made them halt. His heels took a one-eighty degree turn and he looked at me, plus both the babies peeking at me with doe eyes.
"I forgot one thing today- just wait for a minute!" I made them wait, and hurriedly took the regular soft cloth and went to the washroom immediately. Coming out with the wet cloth I made my way towards the babies, and went to Ansh first as when I closed the distance with them, he readily jumped on me. I carefully held him and cleaned his jaws with the soft wet cloth by one of its end. I took the other end and clean Pihu's baby mouth.
I don't know how I forgot it today, else I always do it before their bath. "You can go now" I said and kissed Pihu first and I moved to Ansh. I felt Aarush close to me, as I gave Pihu a kiss, as he was holding her. I felt his gaze on me. I quickly kissed Ansh and gave him to Aarush and they got out.
I simply began getting ready and I spruce myself up and got in casuals. Actually, I want to go to bank. I got ready and moved in living room. There u saw him feeding the kids making baby voices to entertain them.
You're such a good father Aarush, I wish you were that good husband for me too.
What am I even thinking? No expectations! I shouldn't expect anything from him. Whenever I raise my expectations he kicks them down, leaving me shattered, so No!
"I'll be back soon" I mentioned to him.
"Where are you going?" He asked
I don't wish to tell him, but as a husband he should know I guess.
"Bank"
"Wait I'll drop you"
"No need, Aarush" My words came out almost instantaneously and a bit more harsh than I expected. I regretted it. I really did. The regret gripped me more when he felt disappointed, and his eyes depicted hurt.
I myself hated the tone of my words-
"I mean, you should be with kids. I'll be back soon" saying this I rushed out.
What was that? Why wasn't I able to see the disappointment in his eyes?
Shaking my thoughts, I swiftly booked an auto and went to the bank, and did my work. I regenerate my new ATM card's pin as the earlier one got expired. I made it fast and was about to book a cab for myself but I got a call.
Sanskar
It was quite unusual of him to call at this hour. He never calls me during his office hours.
"Hello" I said.
"Hello," The other voice said. He wasn't Sanskar. This voice was way more different.
"Who are you?" I asked.
"Do you personally know the owner of the phone? Actually he met an accident and we brought him to hospital. I thought I should inform someone who knows him. But you were the last dialed person, so I called you" The man said.
"Accident!? How? When? Where?" I asked as I panicked
"City Hospital" He mentioned.
I hurriedly cut the call and took the nearest taxi to the mentioned hospital. We reached in not more than fifteen minutes. I paid and got off the taxi, asking the receptionist about Sanskar's details.
"Ma'am second floor, room 37" she mentioned and I thanked her moving hurriedly towards the room. I began searching room 37, and I found a man outside the room, having Sanskar's phone.
"Thank you for calling me" I said and took Sanskar's phone from him, and he went from there.
I was about to open the door, but the nurse stopped me from doing so, she said the doctor is dressing his wounds, so I have to wait here. I impatiently waited outside till the doctor stepped out.
As soon as the doctor stepped out, i approached him and he stated me that the injuries are massive, and he have to be in the hospital for at least two days, as he was under observation.
"Can I meet him?" I asked
"Yeah" he said and went somewhere I dont know.
I slowly entered and there I saw him and gasped!
His arm was plastered, head had a bandage, and few tubes were attached to his chest! What on the earth did he ended up having this kind of accident?
I went near him and placed my palm on his chest lightly so I can't hurt him. Was he the same friend who asked me to look after myself and he himself here isn't following any of it.
I want him alright!!! I dont know how, what, when god! He was the person who was always by my side no matter what. My brain can't still process the things I'm seeing right my front! I took few more steps and reached him. I stroked his hair very light-handedly. I was looking at his wounds.
"Ye kya halat bana rakhi hai tumne apni?"
[What did you do to yourself?]
I saw his brows twitched to move a little, I waited patiently foe few minutes and he opened his eyes.
"Hey" I muttered really slow.
Seeing me he was about to get up, but I slightly touched his shoulders stopping him from doing that. "What were you seeing from God knows what time!" He dramatically tried to cover his bare torso, but winced at the very moment.
"Shh.. relax" I told him.
"Thanks for coming here. I really needed someone-"
"No need to thank me, just lie down and rest"
"Should I inform aunty (Sankskar's mother) about this?"
"No, please don't. I beg you! I'll be okay" I know the reason behind this. She lives in Delhi, and he don't want her to be concerned.
"Hmm" I just hummed. I don't know what to say. Where the person in front of me is hella injured, what am I supposed to say?
He just simply looked at me with a small smile.
"What?" I asked
"Um-hm, I'm just waiting for you to burst out for my carelessness"
"I want to, but I can't. Please get well soon first, then I won't even think before to hit you" I said to which he smiled fully. On his face there were minimal injuries, which was only on his forehead. The major ones were on his body.
Time passed by talking to him, and offering medicines, and water to him.
"I think its evening. You should go back home now. Your family must be wating for you. Especially your kids" he mentioned.
I don't know how the time passed by so quick. Right, on talks with your bestfriend, we are so much into it, we don't even realise the surroundings.
"Hmm, but how can I leave you here? I'll call Aarush and just say I'm staying here for tonight"
"What? Don't be stupid! Please go to your home Vaani, Yaha raat bhar mat ruko"
[Don't stay up here for the night]
"But-"
"I insist, please. You can meet me tomorrow" he said and I nodded half-heartedly. I just wanted to be there for him, the way he always was. He never left my side even when I say so. And when my turn came, I am backing off?
"I know what you must be thinking I assume, but the fact that you're married now, you shouldn't be with someone else at night. I don't wantr any furtherly added troubles to your married life. I know this thinking is orthodox, but you know what I mean right?"
"But Sanskar, we're just friends!"
"This everyone can't understand na Vaani" he said with a serious expression. I knew he was pointing towards Aarush.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. You go to your home, take proper rest, and bring your handmade food along with you tomorrow!" He whined like a baby! But I also knew hw said this just to make atmosphere light.
"Yes, bbye" I said and left.
Soon, I reached home and rang the bell. It was Aarush who opened the door.
"Hey" He greeted me, to which I just smiled.
"Tea?" he asked
"No, thank you" I said and made my way towards the bedroom. I got fresh, and changed my clothes and went to balcony. I wasn't feeling good about Sanskar.
"Here" Aarush made his presence offering me a cup of tea, which I needed.
How did he possibly read my mind-?
Our gaze met and he forwarded the cup towards me. I took it, and he asked "What's wrong?"
"Sanskar met an accident. I went to see him. I just got out of bank and-"
"Is he okay now?" he asked intruppting me.
"Yeah" I replied. He felt genuine. Despite not liking him, he was concerned for him. I unknowingly liked this thing of him. That he's concerned about the things I care about.
"The tea's getting cold" he said and took a sip of his cup, and he smiled at me. I nodded and took a sip. I looked in his eyes, which were locked in admiring nature so peacefully. I'm liking his mini gestures. It makes me comfortable around him. I just hope now things won't go wrong in any way. God, please. Not this time.
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Hey guys!
I'm back again. This time, I'll give regular updates as earlier. And I'll also be informing about next chapters. I was predominatly occupied by college stuff, hope you'll understand. Leaving this, I'm sorry to disappear!
Next chapter : Tomorrow (16.12.2023)