AR FF-'My every breath in ur name' final pt in p41 - Page 5

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Originally posted by: Iqbal Neha1

amazing parts

Originally posted by: navtinder

hey, I just read all 5 parts. it's an amazing FF.

you have written everything I wanted to see in DMG.

I feel so bad for armaan, but glad that atleast here someone is understanding his pain.

Please continue soon and add me to your pm list

Originally posted by: JUHI_dmg

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thanks for the lovely FF and plz add me 2 in ur pm list

Originally posted by: Armaan-09

Amazing yaar, I really loved you post, plz prost the remaining part asap awaiting for ur FFdear.

Thanq so much guys for your wonderful comments.

So here comes part 6

Hope you like this too.

Part 6 - A meets Atul

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Sid's POV

(In Sanjeevani)

I need to talk to Riddhima as soon as possible. She returned from Lonavala, but where is she? Thinking so I walked through the corridor searching for Riddhima. And then I saw her, near Dr.Keerthi's cabin. She was standing at the entrance and staring into the room with eyes full of shock – or something else? I stopped for a few moments, to get myself prepared to talk to Riddhima. Then I noticed her stepping back slowly. I increased my pace towards her. But then she started running away with eyes full of tears. She didn't notice me but I did. I stood there puzzled. Then after few moments saw Armaan coming out of Dr.Keerthi's cabin. Armaan didn't notice me standing there and bumped into me. He quickly apologized and looked at me. I saw him after four days. He was so tired, eyes blood red. He didn't look into my eyes, looked away and left.

My mind hinted at something worse happening. So I ran in the direction where Riddhima went in search of her. Then I found her at the fire escape staircase. She sat on one of the steps, hugging her legs. She was pathetic. She was crying talking to herself. A pain started to rise in my heart. I went closer to her and now was able to hear what she was mumbling between her sobs.

"Armaan, why are you doing this?" I heard her saying and immediately remained still where I was standing.

"Why do you love me so much? Why did you leave me then and why did you return back now? I can't ignore you Armaan. What should I do?" she cried and cried.

I could no longer stand there. So quickly left the place not sure whether Riddhima needed me at that time. I think the last person she would want her true feelings for Armaan to be known would be myself.

I was lost in my own thoughts when the pager in my pocket beeped. I checked the page and headed back to work.

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Atul's POV

(In children's ward, Sanjeevani)

Where was Armaan? I had been searching for him since morning. Where had he been to?

"Champ" a voice brought me back from my thoughts. I recognized the voice even before looking at the person. A sudden breeze of happiness shook me.

"Armaan!!" I turned around and almost shouted. It was such a pleasure to be back with my old friend. I ran to him and hugged him hard. "Armaan, I am extremely happy to see you back" said I with voice full of excitement.

"I am happy too Champ. How are you?" He said with a weak voice but full of happiness.

I drew back and looked at his face. He was not the Armaan whom I knew. All the charm was missing in his eyes. They have no life in them. Immediately I had tears in my eyes. "Ohh Armaan !!" I said and hugged him again. He was in tears too. I could sense his tears drenching my shirt. 'He needed support' I thought.

I didn't know for how much time we had been there. He drew back and said "Champ. Let's go to canteen"

I was delighted at the thought of having a cup of coffee with my best friend after a long time. I soon went with him to the canteen and we sat at our favorite table.

Armaan bought us two cups of Black coffee – his favorite. "How are you Armaan?" I asked slowly. He looked at me for a moment and replied "I am fine champ. Fit and perfect as always."

"But you don't seem to be. Armaan, you are pathetic. It hurts to see you in this state. I am so sorry for you and Ridz." I said immediately. He sat silent for a few moments. I went to his chair and patted his shoulder. "Armaan, everything will be fine. Just be strong." My voice trailed off looking at my friend who seemed to be lost in his own world.

He opened his mouth to say something and hesitated. He took my hand into his and said slowly "Champ. I am leaving Sanjeevani forever" still holding my hand.

My heart skipped few beats. I tried to convince him. "Please champ. I have to leave. I have to leave for the sake of Riddhima. Please don't make it more difficult for me." He cut my words and said.

I couldn't speak more. I sat beside him in a chair and asked him"What happened in Lonavala, Armaan?"

He stared at me in confusion. "I know that you and Ridz went to Lonavala Orphanage for treating the kids." I said. He hesitated at first and finally gave up.

He spoke fighting back his tears. He told me everything that happened in Lonavala.

I didn't understand what to speak. I sat there silent searching for words. I looked straight into his eyes and could identify the trauma he had gone through. I felt so sorry for him having to face all these. I knew his love for Riddhima. It was unconditional and pure. And so was Riddhima's. It's not their fault that they had to be away from each other now. It's destiny that brought them together and separated them.

We sat there for some more time and Armaan left back to his work. I sat there staring at him while he left.

I really lost two of my best friends – Armaan and Riddhima.

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Armaan's POV

(In Sanjeevani)

I no longer had a track of days and time. I had been working continuously for three days, as far as I know. All I know was that I had to avoid my mind wandering around Riddhima. And the only way to make it possible was by keeping it busy, preoccupied with something else. I succeeded in convincing my mind but what to do about my heart?

I stayed in Sanjeevani, day and night, only taking a break of 3 hrs a day n that too fresh up n take a small nap. I was afraid to sleep. I knew Riddhima would be in my thoughts even if I sleep. Atul came to me every now and then to make sure that I was fine.

One morning, Dr.Keerthi called all the doctors for an emergency meeting. By the time I reached the conference room, everyone was already there waiting for me. It was after four days that I saw Riddhima again or it would be better if I say Riddhima saw me. I tried my best to avoid any clash of duties and succeeded. I greeted everyone and took my seat.

"Good morning doctors and interns" Dr.Keerthi addressed the gathering. "I wanted to make an important announcement. As you all know, the work load at Sanjeevani increased for the past few days, Dr.Shashank had decided to recruit few other doctors and interns to lessen the pressure upon all of you." said she.

I heard a loud round of applause from the interns. They all appreciated the decision and thanked her.

Dr.Keerthi continued "And one more important thing. Our resident doctor, Dr.Armaan will be relieved from his duties. He will be leaving Sanjeevani tomorrow." She concluded. I was surprised and looked at Dr.Keerthi. She smiled briefly and nodded. I thanked her with a brief smile.

The conference room fell utter silent suddenly. I looked at Atul. He already had tears in his eyes. His eyes pleaded me to stay back. But I had already decided. 'Sorry Champ' I said to myself. Unintentionally, my eyes stopped at Sid. He was looking at me, eyes full of questions expecting some answers for them. I couldn't answer them. I looked away and stood up to leave the room. I noticed Riddhima leaving the hall before me. I did not look into her eyes but could sense that she was in tears. Why is she in pain now? This was what she wanted. Or something else?

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