Part 19
What a turn of events
Atul stood outside the OT as the doctors worked on Riddhima. He looked down at angel sleeping so peacefully in his arms, completely unaware of what was going on . He turned to face Anjali, Muskaan, Rahul, and Arjun as they once again tried reaching Armaan. His thoughts were interrupted as Anjali's phone rang.
"hello is this ms. Anjali? This is doctor speck calling from Apollo hospital in Sydney, Australia. I'm calling to see if you know if mr mallik is alright. I understand he was supposed to come meet me a couple hours ago, but never showed up. I'm just hoping he wasnt on that metro train that met with an accident today. The death tolls are just rising and rising! In fact our hospital is packed with Jane and John DOes, meaning many unknown individuals from the crash. We have no means of identifying them. Could you send me a picture of mr mallik just in case?"
Anjali dropped the phone in pure shock. The others had all heard the horrid news as well. They were too much of a shock to react. Why were their friends going through such trials? Why was this suffering not ending? Armaan couldn't leave them like that. He couldnt leave his wife and daughter like that.
Rahul stood up making his mind. He knew he had to do it. There wasn't any thing to think about and consider. Armaan needed him. He looked around and spoke confidently. "Take care of Riddhima and Angel. My brother needs me. "
They looked at Rahul confused. "kya matlab?" Rahul looked towards the OT and spoke. "I'm going to Australia to get Armaan back. He needs me. I know he wont leave us that easily. He's a fighter. I will find him. Meanwhile you guys take care of Riddhima."
They all nodded, then Arjun spoke up. "I'll come with you." Rahul shook his head. No, I owe my brother for my momentary idiotic breakdown. Maine already bohat der kardiya. Riddhima needs you here. I can handle that end."
Just as Rahul walked out, Angel began crying. Lucky for her, Anjali had bought baby formula that morning just in case. Anjali quickly took Angel and began feeding Angel. Only god knew ki what would happen to this small family facing so many battles.
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As Rahul managed to get on the flight to Sydney, Australia, Riddhima began regaining consciousness. The doctors stood by and watched as she twitched her fingers ever so slightly. They knew that she would either come out of the paralysis or fall into an eternal slumber. They direly hoped that she wakes up.
The doctors stood and watched as she shuddered as if having a bad nightmare. Her lips moved ever so slightly and her eyes slightly twitched. They smiled knowing she would make up soon. A doctor went outside and slightly called the others who walked in silently yet confusingly. They watched as her upper body twitched ever so slightly. Then once again Riddhima sat up quickly screaming, "Armaan!!!"
The difference was that this time Riddhima didn't pass out. Everyone quickly went closer to Riddhima and smear through their tears.
"Armaan? Mera Armaan kaha hai? Mera Armaan ko kuch nahin no sakta. Use accident nahin no sakta. Please Armaan ko kuch nahin ho sakta. Please koi Armaan ko phone lagao please. Use akela nahin jaana nahin chahiye tha Australia. ."
They group hesitated then spoke, "woh actually Ridz, woh Armaan ka phone unreachable hai. He's fine don't worry. Rahul Gaya hai uske peeche peeche. Ridz dont you want to hold your baby?" riddhima's eyes welled up. How could she forget her baby girl? Her sanjana angel mallik. She reached out her arms and took her baby showering kisses all over her face. "I. Love you my baby Io e you."
Muskaan had been quite the entire time then spoke up. "Ridz, why haven't you moved your lower body yet?" Riddhima looked at Muskaan confused. "kya matlab muski? See I am moving my legs."
Everyone looked on sadly realizing that her lower body was still indeed paralyzed much to their dismay.
Riddhima shed a tear as the truth dawned on her. "doctor what are the chances ki I'll ever walk again?" the doctor looked down and sighed. "honestly my dear, virtually impossible."
Riddhima gasped and covered her mouth as she struggled not to breakdown. What would she tell Armaan? They could never have a normal relationship. She could never fulfill her duties as a wife and would always be a burden. He would be better off without her. But wait where was Armaan? He told her he would call virtually every hour. Why hadnt he called? She didn't believe what they had told her. Something was wrong with her Armaan an her heart knew it. Her fears and insecurities would have to wait. For now she had to find Armaan.
She put on her brave face and asked, "doctor, how soon can I travel?" The doctor looked at her confused then spoke after a moment. Well I can't discharge you until tomorrow at the earliest, but after your discharge I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. Of purse traveling alone would be out of the question." Riddhima nodded then turned to Arjun. "Arjun jeej, can you book tickets to Australia for me and Sanjana? We need to go to our Armaan."
Arjun looked at Riddhima confused. "par riddhu Rahul has gone for him na?" Riddhima shook her head "you won't understand, you just won't"
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