Lalita's take : 25th March 2012 :CHAPTER 5 UPDATED - Page 3

Chapter 2

It was Rishabh who informed Priya that Ram had an accident and they were rushing to the hospital. Priya took just 2 minutes to change out of the red nightgown and join Rishabh in the car. Even in the state of utter shock, she remembered to call up Vikram as she wanted Vikram & Neha by her side for support. Apart from her and Daadi, they were the people who loved Ram the most.

When she entered the hospital, a lot of people had already gathered. The media was also present in full force as the news of the assault on Ram had spread like fire. All senior doctors in the hospital were attending him and it was difficult for even family members to go near him. Niharika and Shiney were addressing the media and thanking them for their support. A few media people turned to Priya with questions but she was too dazed to respond. Neha led her away from there and made her sit in a quiet area. Ayesha and Natasha also joined them, all of them trying to comfort Priya

Vikram joined them some time later. The examination and immediate treatment was over and they would be allowed to meet him only after the effect of heavy sedation had worn off.

The next two hours were the longest hours of Priya's life. She had always been religious and a strong believer in the Almighty but she prayed in those hours as she had never prayed before. In the meanwhile, Vikram went to try and find out what exactly had happened. The entire Kapoor and Sharma family paced the floors in worry. Daadi too had refused to return home and sat in a corner, tears falling down her cheeks.

Vikram and Rishabh came back with the information. Apparently, occupants of a passing car had noticed Ram lying unconscious on the road. On getting down from the road, one of them had recognized Ram and realized that Kapoor Industries was just in front of them. They had alerted the guards who had then contacted the personnel department. Ram had lost a bit of blood but as of now, it seemed that no major surgery would be required. The people who had saved Ram had not noticed anyone else around and had left their contact details with the guard.

Priya took Vikram aside and informed him that Ram had received a phone call which had seemed to disturb him a bit and he had left right after the call. He had not shared any details with Priya but she was sure from his conversation that he did not think he would be held up for a very long time. Maybe the last received number would help identify and trace the caller? Vikram shook his head. Ram's wallet stuffed with a lot of money as usual was intact. It was only his phone which was missing. However, he quickly called up a few people and asked them to go back to that area and check once again. Maybe it was still inside the car.

The first signs of dawn were breaking when the doctor came out and informed Niharika that a few close family members could meet Ram now but he also cautioned them not to excite Ram or allow him to speak too much. Niharika led the way with Shiney, Priya, Vikram and Daadi following her.

It took Priya quite an effort to stop the cry that came up her throat. Ram looked so helpless lying down the bed with bandages covering his head. But his trademark smile was present when he turned his head with slight difficulty and looked at Daadi.

Daadi : Golu yeh tujhe kya ho gaya? Kisne tere saath yeh kiya .. why would anyone want to hurt my cute inncocent Golu, who has never hurt anyone in his life and who has never wished ill for anyone in his life?

Niharika : Maaji, the doctors have told us not to worry Ram now. Aap please shaant ho jayiye.

Ram : Daadi, mujhe sahii mein nahin pata ki kya hua nahi mujhe kuch yaad hai but I'm fine now. Please don't worry. Aapka Golu bahut jald thik ho jayega aur aapse 10 alu ke parathe maangega. Aap ready rehna.

Vikram : See Daadi, your Golu is asking you for alu parathas. Now do you believe that he's fine?

Daadi smiled finally : Haan puttar, par ab Golu alu ke parathe kab khata hai? Now he only has healthy sandwiches and fruits.

Ram : What ! Daadi, aap kya keh rehe hai? I thought someone banged me on the head and here you are talking like this ! Main paratha nahin khaata? Aur who bhi alu ke ?

Daadi : Golu, tu chup kar. I know eating parathas is not healthy for you and doctors have said no to parathas. Tu wahi kha jo Priya deti hain and I'll be happy. But come home fast.

Ram turns to Vikram : Vikram, what is Daadi saying? Ram Kapoor having healthy food? Daadi thik toh hain na?

Vikram : Haan Ram, now its been six-seven months of your marriage and its been only one or two months that you've started listening to Priya and eating healthy food. Ab tu phir se parathe khana shuru karega kya?

Ram, interrupted : Six seven months? Vikram, what is wrong with you? I just got married a few days back ! Then I went to the US and just returned today !

Vikram, Niharika and everyone around were stunned. Priya could believe what she just heard. What was he saying? Why was he not looking at her? It was just 7-8 hours back that he had teased her and given her the red nightgown and stood waiting outside the washroom door. Why did he not look at her and hold her hands and reassure her that everything was fine? And what was the meaning of what he was saying?

Niharika and Daadi were puzzled. It was only Vikram and Shiney who were still somewhat close to understanding an inkling of the terrible truth.

It was finally Shiney who spke out : Ram sab kuch bhool toh nahin gaya hai?

Priya could not stand any more. Her legs gave way and she collapsed on the nearest chair. Vikram rushed to call the doctor and they all stood back whilst he examined Ram again and spoke to him. After some time he called in another doctor and requested everyone else to step out of the room.

Again there was another grueling wait of almost an hour. Senior doctors who had been there with Ram till midnight were called back again. Priya's mind was blank. She was incapable of any thought and clung to Neha and Daadi for support.

Finally the main doctor came back and called them into his consultation room. He waited till as many family members as possible could fit into his room and then he spoke softly : Yes, it seemed Mr. Ram Kapoor had suffered a short term memory loss. He remembered everything till his return from the US right after his marriage. He remembered that he had gone directly to his office from the airport. And that was the last memory he had.

Priya ran out of the room.

i think you name it a ff a really differet story if u count.. it more it is interseted but as we know you dnot write it more part 😭😭😭😭bcoz at the end u not say to be coun..

oh god nhnn, yeh kia hua!! could it be he is pretending it as he got ot know the real face of nikiharah gang and wants ot catch them red handed? why so brutal for priya😭😭

Nahiii!!!(drama queen)
yeh kya hogaya hamare golu ke saath. ;-(
Lalita dii aap toh twist pe twist de rahi hai. :-O
Har chapter ke saath story interesting ho rahi hai. :-/
Cont... plz :-D

Amazing stuff didi...your writing skills are just out of this world...aap apne talent ko waste mat kijiye...its god's gift to you...👏👏

OMG!!!..Lalita ji😲

oh god ye kya hogaya RAM sub kuch bhol gaya not fair yar separation h krwadete plz nxt chap me RAM ki memory wapis ajeae i cant bear this i was emotional update ending itni dil dehlane wala q hoti he well as usual BEAUTIFUL UPDATE CONTINUE SOON