I was inspired to write this fanfic by "Pieces" by Red. Here's the link:https://youtu.be/CUnsL0CZ2hU[/P]
Prologue:
Sometimes Karma being the b**** she is, strikes when you least expect it. Sometimes, fate plays dirty tricks on you. It attempts to take away your precious things even after you have realized their worth. This story is mostly about Arjun, a happily married man who has risen from the ashes of deeds which once engulfed him in darkness, and is now living a peaceful life with his beloved wife Radhika. When Arjun has his own nightmares chasing him, would he give up? When karma finally strikes him hard what would he do? Would his faith in GOD be restored?
Chapter 1
Arjun stared at the white wall. It was blank just like him. a tear trickled down his eye. He really did it this time, didn't he? He really did lose her. He lost her forever. He cried out inside, as if he was being hit by a thousand glass pieces, all at once with full force. A part of him snickered at him. "Why crying now Arjun? You wanted her leave once right? You are a beast remember? A beast that once locked itself up in a cold castle".
At one point in time, he pushed her away, hurt her over and over again, and now Karma was giving it back to him even though he had vowed to cherish her.
Why did he do that? He felt like ripping his heart out. He didn't deserve her. Fate gave him a chance to redeem himself and he messed it up.
"Why didn't I stop her? Why wasn't I there?" asked himself. Even a day ago, they were both so happy. He was supposed to become a father, and they were supposed to celebrate. "The baby was supposed to come after a few months and Radhika was supposed to be alive!" he screamed inside. Now, it wasn't going to happen, because of him. "Oh!" he screamed inside. She lost so much blood. So. Much. Blood.
He can vaguely recall what happened. One moment she was with Sam, the next thing he knows he gets a phone call from Zubin. His entire world shattered when he told him what had happened. He can vaguely remember her bloodied form and how desperately the doctors were trying to make sure she would revive. Sam was in the ICU. Neil too was broken. There he was, sitting on Arjun's left, with a blank look on his face. None of it mattered now. Nothing mattered. He lost Radhika and their baby. Their baby! It was too hard for him to handle.
The doctor came to him and called out his name, breaking his trance. He asked him to see her, He went inside the sickly pale white room to look at her, for the very last time. He caressed her face, all so lovingly for very last time. He sat down on his knees. He gazed at her, holding her hand close to his heart. "She is sleeping, that's right Radhika is just sleeping, this is all just a sick joke, isn't it?" He kept saying over and over again. When the doctors tried to pull him away, he kept repeating over and over again "this is a joke right?"
No it wasn't. He lost her, this time for good. He kept screaming "Radhika! Radhika! Can you hear me? Let them know you are only pretending! Tell them you are teasing! Tell them you can't leave me! Tell them you love me! Radhika!"
He jolted awake, panting heavily. He felt someone rubbing his back, a cool hand on his forehead. He turned around and found her, looking at him worriedly. "Arjun, are you ok?" She asked. She was here! She was ok! So it was just a nightmare? He suddenly hugged her, as tightly as he could, as if if he doesn't he would lose her forever. She rubbed his back, and asked "what's wrong? Had a nightmare?" They pulled away and Radhika stared at him worriedly. She then handed him a glass of water, which was resting on their bedside table. He chugged them down in one go. "Arjun?" She called out, panicking. "I am ok, don't worry" he said and tried to smile. Radhika knew that he had a nightmare, but being his wife she knew that no amount of force would make Arjun spill the beans now. She sighed and placed both her hands to make him look at her. "It's ok, go back to sleep now" she said and kissed his forehead. He lied down and placing an arm around her, he pulled her closer. She rubbed his back gently and said "It's ok, I am right here. I am not going anywhere. Go back to sleep now." Arjun's breath slowed down and he felt his eyelids getting heavier. He went back to sleep.
Morning came and their daily routine started as usual. Arjun seemed off. He knows what he saw last night was just a nightmare, but the mere sight of Radhika's bloodied form, that too when she's pregnant was more than enough to cause a chill run down his spine. For some odd reason, he couldn't push the nightmare at the back of his head. The thought of losing her was enough to pull his life plug off for good. "Arjun?" called out Radhika, Arjun met her worried gaze and offered her a faint smile. Radhika knew something was terribly wrong. She sat down beside him and placed her hand on his. "Thinking about the nightmare?" She inquired. He simply took her hand and kissed it. He said "I am alright. Just a bit tired." He never hid anything from her, and even when did he try back when he trusted his Nandini Di blindly, Radhika always managed to figure it all out. However, this was different. He knew how much Radhika wanted to have a family, how much he wanted to have a family and this would just make her all the more worried than she seems already. May be he will tell her, but probably not now.
He got up and Radhika followed him. He hugged her, put a peck on her cheek and said "you worry way too much. I am ok. Take care of yourself ok?" Radhika nodded and offered him a smile.
Radhika hasn't been going to work for a few days, curtesy of her husband of course. The girl threw up yesterday and wasn't feeling quite well today either. Arjun, being Radhika's prince Charming thought she should stay home until she's sure she is alright again. Arjun left and Radhika closed the door. This was getting harder. There was something she needed to tell him and now this? "He is already panicking about something and the news I am about to break to him...Dear GOD, please help us" she muttered in one breath. She needed to figure things out. FAST.
Neil was tapping his feet continuously on the foothold of the table as he was checking out Radhika's latest ad design. Sam came in and hugged him from behind. "Hey love" called out Neil as Sam gave him a peck on the cheek. "Chashni's design, huh? That girl is amazing" she said and chuckled. "That's for sure" said Neil and gave her a smile. "Hey, Neil, I have to tell you something" Sam asked hesitantly. Neil looked at her and raised his eyebrows. "You remember, I went over to Chasni's? Arjun was out of town remember? So, I went to see her yesterday, because she suddenly threw up in the morning. She wasn't feeling too well, but Arjun wasn't supposed to come before last night.." she was trailing off. Neil frowned, "Sammy? What is it? Is she ok?" he asked. "Neil, she is pregnant" Sam said, half smiling, half on the verge of tears. "She got a call from the doctor last night " she finished, "Sam! That's amazing! I am going to be an uncle!" Neil exclaimed. He was happy. Sam nodded and said "I know Neil, but Chashni.." before she could finish her phone rang. Neil picked it up before Sam could and said "congratulations mamma, how is our lovely Chashni doing?" he asked excitedly. "Neil..." Radhika said. "Chashni, are you ok?" Neil asked worried. "I...I need to talk to you guys about something" she said, already in tears. Neil gulped, Chashni rarely sounded like this. Sam frowned. "Sam, I think we need to see her" he said.
Lemme know whether I should continue or not. This story will have 2 more chapters. Happy Reading!!!!
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Chapter 2 on page 3:https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/dosti-yariyaan-manmarzian/4455369/ardhika-ff-pieces-chapter-1-and-2-3-final-updated?pn=3
Chapter 3 (FINAL) on page 5:https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/dosti-yariyaan-manmarzian/4455369/ardhika-ff-pieces-chapter-1-and-2-3-final-updated?pn=5
