Chapter 78: chapter 78

In the quaint village of Rajasthan, nestled amidst the arid landscapes, life unfolded at its own unhurried pace. The dusty roads, adorned with vibrant hues, led to a small local hospital where unexpected destinies were about to converge.~~~Prakhar, having touched down in Delhi, embarked on the next leg of his journey—a train ride to Jaisalmer, where Riya awaited. The rhythmic clatter of the train wheels against the tracks provided a soothing backdrop as Prakhar gazed out of the window, the vast expanse of the Indian countryside stretching before him. It was a pleasant feeling to breathe the fresh air of mother country, the freshness which, none of the freshly baked cakes available in the streets of Paris could have given him.~~~Back in Jaisalmer, Riya's anticipation heightened with each passing moment. She had meticulously planned her day, eager to explore the city with Prakhar upon his arrival. Little did she know that destiny had woven an intricate pattern, testing the resilience of hearts across miles.~~~As the train journey progressed, Prakhar's excitement grew, the thought of reuniting with Riya fuelling his determination. However, the script of Destiny held an unforeseen twist.In the late afternoon, the train screeched to a sudden halt. Prakhar caught off guard, felt a jolt as the impact reverberated through the compartments. A commotion ensued as passengers exchanged concerned glances.Prakhar, with a sense of urgency, disembarked to assess the situation. The railway tracks stretched into the distance, seemingly uninterrupted. As he attempted to make sense of the unexpected stoppage, a fellow passenger informed him of an accident further down the tracks.Faced with the reality of a delayed journey, Prakhar weighed his options. A sense of determination propelled him forward; he decided to continue the journey by other means, unwilling to let a mere obstacle deter his quest to reach Riya.~~~As the train resumed its journey, Prakhar, now on a bus heading towards Bikaner, few cities away from Jaisalmer, contemplated the unpredictable nature of life. The sun went below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the vast expanse of the Rajasthan landscape. Little did he know that fate, in its mysterious ways, had a different course in mind.~~~In a small village, far from the bustling city life, the local hospital stood as a beacon of hope and healing. Prakhar's Bus, winding through narrow roads, arrived at this unexpected juncture.Unknown to Riya and Prakhar, destiny had brought Prakhar to a place where the threads of life intertwined in ways no one could foresee.~~~The hospital, though humble, held an air of serenity. Prakhar, seeking information about alternative modes of transportation, approached the hospital's reception. The locals, known for their warm hospitality, shared details about the available options.As Prakhar prepared to continue his journey, the universe, in its enigmatic wisdom, had other plans. Just as he stepped outside the hospital in his taxi who promised to take him to Jaisalmer, his taxi got hit badly by a truck and his cab rolled over, the cab driver was wearing seat belt got saved but Prakhar was unconscious.A group of villagers rushed in, carrying the unconscious Prakhar. The murmurs of concern echoed through the corridors as few compassionate villagers, approached to offer assistance.~~~The injured truck man, a local resident named Raju, offered help to save Prakhar. The village lacked a fully equipped medical facility, and the hospital, though limited in resources, became the holy grail for Prakhar's immediate care.Raju and Prakhar's driver, recognizing the gravity of the situation, stepped forward to lend a helping hand in their broken state. The hospital staff, appreciative of their willingness to assist, briefed them on the immediate requirements.As unconscious Prakhar passed through the hospital's corridors, his subconscious mind was still traveling towards Jaisalmer with thoughts which oscillated between the mission to reach Riya and the dreams to see her smiling face. Little did his subconscious know about the current state of the body which had deep cuts on his body and blood oozing out from several parts of the body.~~~The night unfolded with a symphony of crickets and the soft glow of lanterns illuminating the village paths. After some miraculous donor's blood donation Prakhar's condition was still serious. The hospital staff, was taking all possible actions to revive Prakhar.In a makeshift waiting area, Raju engaged in conversations with the Cab driver to find out that Prakhar was headed for Jaisalmer to meet someone but since he didn't had a phone no one knew whom to reach out. ~~~Back in Jaisalmer, Riya's day unfolded with a blend of excitement and impatience. The clock ticked, each passing moment echoing the anticipation of Prakhar's arrival. Unknown to her, the sands of time were drifting in unforeseen directions.~~~Prakhar, finally called out "Riya!". The nurse and the doctors were happy that at least he is out of danger.The night air carried whispers of a story unfolding, an intersection of destinies in a place far removed from the original script.As dawn painted the sky in hues of amber, Prakhar, opened his eyes but he wasn't sure where he was. The hospital, though a brief detour, had become a long haul where unexpected strokes of fate painted a new chapter.~~~The next morning, as the village awoke to the call of the rooster, Prakhar, now aware of his condition asked about his cab driver with the locals, received news of the accident and how he had been under critical care. The doctor also said he had been saved miraculously after the dangerous accident and he can't be released unless his vitals are normal. Raju the truck driver and his Cab driver came to meet him and he saw genuine happiness on their faces, seeing him alive. Raju told him that he will personally make sure to drive him to wherever he wants to go after he gets well.Prakhar had no choice left but to wait for another few days to get well before he meets Riya. Unfortunately he had lost his phone in all the chaos and now he just had one way to inform Riya about his state and that was through local help.~~~~~~