"Veer , Dhruv got into an accident. Come to our hospital right now. Ask Dhwani to come too. Someone should be here to comfort Mahika." Papa said urgently through the call.
I replied, "I'll be there in ten minutes Papa. "
I went towards our room to call Dhwani.
I knocked on the door which she opened after sometime.
Before she could say anything I said.
"Dhruv got into an accident. "
The anger in her eyes were replaced with horror.
"How? "
"I don't know. Papa called and told us to reach their immediately. "
"Ok. "
Saying that she started walking towards the garage.
The ride to the hospital was silent. He didn't need to ask her why she was doing this. It was crystal clear in the silence between them.
Family.... Anything for family.
We were greeted at the hospital by a sobbing Mahika , broken raghav Singhania and a confused Amrita Chachi , who didn't know what to do and who to comfort. Dhruv was in the ICU.
The moment Mahika saw Dhwani she took her in a hug. I could see Dhwani trying to comfort her by whispering something in her ears.
That was the second time Veer saw Raghav Singhania , his father , shattered. First was during his mother's death. Now this.
No... His brother was not going to die. He would give anything in this world to have him by his side. Nothing will ever happen to his family while he was alive.
Veer rushed towards the doctor coming out of the ICU.
"How is he doctor? "
"I'm sorry Mr Singhania but we can't say anything now. There's a 50/50 chance of him living or dying. We are trying our level best. "
I grabbed him by the collar.
"My brother is not going to die. You get that. HE WILL NOT DIE... " I yelled.
"Bhaiya , leave him. "
All of a sudden Rehan and Aarohi were trying to get the doctor out of my grip.
That's when I realised what I was doing. I left him and said.
"I'm sorry. "
The doctor just nodded.
"Where's Dhruv Bhai? " Aarohi asked.
"In the ICU. "
"Will he be alright " Rehan asked worriedly.
"I don't know. I don't know. "
Aarohi hugged us both.
"He is my brother. He is a Singhania. He will be alright. And if he isn't I'll make a trip to heaven and have a talk with almighty himself to give me my brother back. "
"We know baccha. We know. "
Rehan muttered.
I looked at Dhwani to see her staring at me already. She gave me a look.
Pull yourself together. That's what that glare meant.
"Dhruv....he paused ..... Dhruv got in an accident."
"What? When? "
"Ten minutes ago. Raghav sir got a call from the hospital. He already left with Mahika and Amrita Chachi." Karthik said hurriedly.
"Then why are we still here. End this whole damn function for all I care. " I shouted at him.
Most of the guests had already left by then.
Arya looked surprised. This was the first time she was seeing me angry.
Aarohi came towards us sensing something was wrong.
"What happened Bhaiya? "
"Nothing baccha. "
She turned towards Karthik.
"What the hell happened?"
"Dhruv Bhai got into an accident. "
My wife reported.
He rolled his eyes. She had to tell her now. Didn't she?
Aarohi looked at him terrified.
" Is that true. "
He could do nothing except nod.
"I'm coming with you. " She stated.
"Where ?"
"To the hospital and there is nothing you can do to stop me. You can either take me with you or I will get there on my own. "
Rehan groaned. Fine.
"Karthik you stay here with Arya. "
"Who said I'm not coming? I'm a doctor first and foremost. "
"Whatever. Get in the car. "
"Will he be alright Bhaiya?" Aarohi asked.
I looked at her through the rear view mirror and said
" Of course he'll be ok."
To tell the truth. He was panicking. He didn't know what to do. They were still in the same attires from the party , but who cared. Their first priority was reaching the second Singhania brother.
They reached the hospital just to see Veer bhaiya holding a doctor by the collar.
I was dreaming.
I was in a huge grass field with many trees and flowers. A place filled with solitude.
He was sitting with there with a red Rose in his hand.
Then out of nowhere, Avantika started walking towards me.
" Avantu? " I asked confused.
She smiled in response.
"I missed you. " She chirped , hugging me.
"I missed you too. "
She sat down beside me.
"How's life treating you Dhruv?"
"Don't know. Don't care. " I answered nonchalantly.
"How are you treating life ? "
I was taken aback by that question.
"What am I supposed to say to that?"
"You've changed so much. You are not that lively person I knew. Are you? " She chuckled.
"Why are you doing this to yourself Dhruv?" She looked at me with so much pain and guilt. Then continued.
"Look around . Look at Mahi, how hard she is trying? Doesn't she deserve a chance? "
"How can I ever do that? "
"You are the love of my life. "
"I was Dhruv. Not anymore. " She smiled to hide the pain.
" I can always just stay here. With you."
"Then what about Veer bhaiya, Rehan , Raghav papa, Amrita Chachi, Aarohi? What about that person who stood beside you by the holy fire and said till death do us part ? What about Mahika , Dhruv. "
"I can't love her. Not like I did you. "
"Am I asking you to? "
"Love her like she deserves to be loved Dhruv. Don't hurt her. "
"How can she ever replace you? "
"Why should she replace me? "
"Let me tell you a story Dhruv.
The story of how the umamaheshwar became one. "
"Daksh prajapati had many daughters. His youngest daughter was the adi parashakti herself and she was named sati which means virtuous. She was a beautiful girl and was her father's heart.
The thing about Daksh prajapati was that he hated lord Shiva. It started of as the duty of a son which slowly converted to ego and animosity.
The one thing he forgot was that if Shiva was purusha then his daughter was prakriti.
He didn't want his sweet daughter to marry an ascetic who lived in a forest and always had Ash smeared on him. So he tried to keep her away from him.
But who was he kidding. Shiva was Shakti's and Shakti was Shiva's. They were one and two at the same time.
Sati married Shiva against her father's wishes but she was happy regardless. This was fuel for Daksh's hate towards Mahadev. "
"I already know this story. " Rolling my eyes.
"Just shut up and listen." She said glaring at him.
I chuckled and put my hands up in defence.
"One day Daksha organized a huge Yajna. However, he intentionally did not invite Shiva and Sati.
When Sati came to know about Daksha Yagna, she expressed her desire to attend the ceremony. However, Shiva discouraged Sati not to attend the ceremony where she and her husband were not invited. The parental bond was too strong for Sati, which made her ignore her husbandâs advice.
So, Sati attended the ceremony alone.
When Sati arrived at the Daksha Yagna, she and Shiva were insulted by Daksh in front of the guests. Sati was unable to bear the insults and burned herself in the sacrificial fire.
When the mahakal came to know about this he destroyed Daksh as veerbhadra.
Then he grieved the lose of his love. The trilok was astonished seeing the his condition. The destroyer himself was broken.
After the formation of the Shakti peethas He went back to his life as a vairagi.
Again adi parashakti came to earth. This time as Parvathy, the daughter of himavan.
Parvathy worshipped lord Shiva ardently. It was pure bhakti. Bhakti was devotion and Love towards your isht. Bhakti was devine.
But bholenath refused to accept her devotion. He knew it was the rebirth of sati still he was not ready to accept her as his ardhaang.
He started giving her challenges and hardships but mata Gauri overcame everything with the power of her love towards Mahadev. Seeing her intense Tapasyaa  he decided to accept her and marry her. Hence they became the umamaheshwar. Their love story is considered the most epic one till this date. "
"So tell me Dhruv, is mata parvathi just a replacement for Devi sati? Was sati devi's love futile infront of mata parvathi's bhakti or was both of those emotions equally strong? Kailasnath love Girija but does that mean that Shiva stopped loving sati?
" Love is not the problem Dhruv. It is fear. Fear of losing the person you love. You are afraid of falling in love again not incapable. "
"I might not be your happy ending but you were always mine and I'm content with it. " Avantika said. Fading away.
"No no. Avantika...." A fog was starting to cover her. He tried to pull her back.
"Think about what I said . Move on Dhruv. For your Sunshine. "
"Please...... Go chase your happily ever after. " Saying that much she disappeared into the mist.
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Hello!!
Today , I'm feeling much better physically and mentally.
I know the story of Shiva and sati is not completely accurate. But I wanted to tell the story in a short way and still keep its essence.
So how was the chapter?
I love Avantika. ð¤§
What do you think about the Singhanias?
Will Dhruv be okay?
And the biggest question of all
*drum roll*
Will Dhruv give Mahika a chance?
Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter.
Do comment what you feel.
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With Love
Aswa_maya
âSecond chances are given not to make things right. But are given to prove that we could be better even after we fall. â