Recap:
* Nikki and Abhi spend some time together
* Rajat's discharge from hospital
* Muskaan and Nikki invite the others to their place
* Atul and Rahul's fight...
Last scene repeated
Rahul looked around quickly and saw the car coming straight towards Atul. Before he had time to think about anything he ran towards Atul and pushed him out of the way before the car hit him. Atul fell onto the floor hitting his head hard onto the floor and seconds later he was unconscious. The driver of the car was shocked at the sight infront of him and completely blanked out unable to stop the car which drove right into Rahul who flew a few feet away and fell onto the road and passed out…
Part 21
Armaan had found some time alone to clear his mind. After leaving the hospital he went home and relaxed after a long time. He hadn't had any time since Riddhima had left him, the tension built up, the pressure of beginning internship, leaving home, coming to Mumbai, and seeing Riddhima's look alike in front of him...was all too much for him. This was the first day he was all on his own and had time to sleep. After resting and taking all negative thoughts out of his mind he decided to leave to go back to Sanjeevani for his night duty. He grabbed his bag which he had thrown onto the sofa when he entered and left the apartment. He had just walked down the street which was unusually quiet thinking to himself when he saw a massive gathering up ahead.
Armaan: What's happening there? - he thought out loud - Maybe an accident...I better go and check it out
After pushing through the crowd he found himself looking at a lot of familiar faces, some injured, some trying to help the injured and two girls looking petrified.
Armaan: Guys!!!! - looking around at everyone and then the two bodies on the floor - what happened? Has anyone called for an ambulance?
Muskaan nods her head slowly still looking very scared. When he realised he wasn't going to get an answer from anyone he decided to check Atul along with Anji while Abhi and Ridz had a look at Rahul. Soon they heard the sounds of ambulance siren and they moved to the side while the paramedics did their job. Atul and Rahul were taken to the hospital in the ambulance while Armaan, Muskaan, Ridz and Anji made their way back to the hospital by foot. Abhi had decided to take Nikki home as she was badly shaken up.
*Sanjeevani*
Rahul and Atul were brought to the hospital and were wheeled straight into the operation theater. Rahul's case was taken by Dr. Sharma and assisted by Anjali. Atul's case was being handled by Dr. Shubankar and assisted by Ridz. Armaan was called for his duty by Dr. Keerti and he had gone on his rounds. After a while he walked towards the O.T to see what was happening when he saw Muskaan sitting on her own, on the verge of tears, looking up at the red O.T light every few minutes while biting her nails. He walked towards her and sat down on the bench next to her. She turned around to look at him...
Muskaan: I hope he's ok...
Armaan: I'm sure he'll be fine Muskaan...don't worry - putting a hand on her shoulder
Muskaan: But what if...
Nikki: Nothing is going to happen...he's a strong guy ok
Muskaan: - wiping her tears - yeh he is...this is all Atul's fault
Armaan: What happened?
Muskaan: Woh...woh Atul ne... - begins to stammer and burst out in tears
Armaan: Muskaan...it's ok…don't worry... - giving her a side hug - just forget it, let's just pray that they both are safe
Muskaan nods while she wipes her tears.
Armaan: Ok...i have to get back to work...I'll come and check on them later...
She nods again and looks at him as he walks away.
Muskaan: - silently to herself - Please save him...
*Girls Apartment*
Abhi had brought a sobbing Nikki home and made her relax on the sofa while he made her a cup of coffee. He stood in the kitchen waiting for the water to boil and looked over at Nikki; she had her feet up on the sofa, her knees pulled up to her chin, her eyes closed and she was slightly trembling. Abhi poured the water into the mugs and stirred the coffee well before taking the cups and walking back to Nikki. He approached her slowly and put the cups down onto the coffee table. She felt his presence and opened her eyes slowly. He sat there looking at her in this condition; he didn't understand what had happened to her; why she was behaving like this but he felt really shocked to see her like this.
Abhi: Nik…
He was unable to finish his sentence; Nikki quickly flung her arms around his neck and started to cry on his shoulders. He was taken back by her action but instead of moving away he comforted her by caressing her hair slowly and whispered soothing words into her ears.
Abhi: Nikki…it's ok…everything's ok now…you'll be fine…I'm here with you…
After sometime Nikki controlled herself and slowly pulled back wiping the tears from her eyes.
Nikki: I'm…I'm sorry…
*Sanjeevani*
Both operations were successful and were handled really well by the senior doctors and assistant interns. The patients; Atul and Rahul were shifted into separate rooms in the special ward. Dr. Sharma and Anjali stood outside of Rahul's room talking over the operation and other formalities.
Sharma: Dr. Anjali have you tried to contact his parents?
Anjali: Yes sir I have tried but we are not able to get through to anyone…
Sharma: Oh no…we will have to inform his family members somehow…it was a major accident and serious operation
Anjali: I will keep trying…but I don't think I'll get very far…maybe we should ask him when he wakes up…
Sharma: Ok…that was a close call, at least we got both of them to the hospital in time…
Anjali: Yes…I thought something like this was going to happen…they're always arguing…
Sharma: Hmm - looking at Anjali who looked scared and stressed out - Are you ok Dr. Anjali?
Anjali: Yeh I'm…I'm ok… - blinking her eyes a few times to get focused
Sharma: Are you sure? You look very shaken up…
Anjali: Yeh im ok…it's just so sudden…so much happened at once…
Sharma: I understand…let's go to the canteen…once you have something to drink you'll feel better
Anjali: Yeh I think so… - smiles warily at him before following him to the canteen
*Girls apartment*
Nikki: I'm…I'm sorry Abhi…I know I freaked out for no reason…
Abhi: Nikki…it's ok…it happens
Nikki: No Abhi… - cutting him off – I over reacted…but I couldn't help myself...it's just…back home, in Shimla…I never came across anything like that before…
Abhi: I know… - understanding her situation a little
Nikki was brought up away from all the violence and cruelty. Her family always kept her in a safe umbrella which made life so much easier. The only difficult situation she had ever faced was being separated from her friends which wasn't so hard as she had found them again. But she had never seen any violence before; her friends and family were always around her and the town she lived in was very simple; she never had to look outside the box for any reason. This was the first time she had witnessed a fight and it scared the life out of her…
Nikki: Abhi…I don't understand…why would anyone want to hurt someone so badly? Why do people fight for pointless reasons? I just don't understand…why do they hate each other so much?
Abhi: Nikki…it's not a simple thing to understand…to be honest even I don't understand…but I don't think they really hate each other…
Nikki: Abhi? How could you say that? If they didn't hate each other why would they fight? Why would they try to take each other's life?
Abhi: I know what they did today was wrong…but I don't think they hate each other…they probably had other things on their mind, some things which aren't in their control, things which made them really angry and all they wanted to do is take their anger out on something…
Nikki: Or someone… - looking away in disgust – It's just crazy…
Abhi: - held her hand which made her look around in surprise – Nikki…if they really hated each other and wanted to kill each other…would Rahul really had pushed Atul out of the way before the car hit him?
Nikki had gone silent at his last sentence. They sat there looking at each other for a long time then Abhi picked up the coffee and gave it to her. She smiled a little and took a sip then she began to speak again…
Nikki: I…I guess so… - looking down – let's just hope that they sort out their problems quickly…I don't want to see any more fights
Abhi: Don't worry…no matter what happens…I won't let anything happen to you…
*Sanjeevani. Reception*
Omi: Where is my son? I want to know where he is…NOW!! – screaming loudly attracting lots of attention from nurses and ward boys
Lovely: You...will...have to...wait...sir – scared at the angry face in front of her
Omi: Wait! I haven't got the time to wait all day!!
Lovely: Ok...sir…I'll try to do something
Omi: Quickly! – demanding and angry
He looked around the reception while Sister Lovely made a phone call. After some time Dr. Shashank walked quickly down the corridor towards Omi looking strict.
Dr Shashank: Mr Jhoshi…please calm down…you cannot speak to my staff like this
Omi: I want to see my son…
Dr. Shashank: You need to be patient…he has just left the operation theater and is being moved into Special Ward…when the nurses are ready they will inform you and you will be able to see your son…
Omi: Ok…
Dr. Shashank: You do know that this was both Dr Rahul and Dr Atul's fault…not only Dr Rahul's fault
Omi: I know it is Atul's fault…he's always getting himself into trouble… - to himself - useless thing
Shashank: That is your son you are talking about…
Omi: I know…that is why I'm saying it…because I know him too well…
They stood their in silence for a few minutes until Dr. Shubankar arrived.
Shubankar: Dr Shashank…Dr Atul has regained conscious
Shashank: Ok, thank you…shall we Mr. Jhoshi?
Shubankar led the way to Atul's room with Shashank and Omi following him.
Back at the reception Sister Lovely had paged Armaan who had just arrived to the desk.
Armaan: Yes Sister Lovely? You paged me?
Lovely: Dr. Armaan there's a phone call for you – handing him the phone
Armaan: Thank you – takes the phone and turns to a side – Hello?
Billy (Armaan's dad): Hello beta
Armaan: Dad?...Hi…how are you? - surprised
Billy: I'm good…so is everyone else over here…and you?
Armaan: Yeh...I'm good…you know work and...things
Billy: So…lots of work keeping you busy all the time - more comfortable after hearing his son's voice
Armaan: Yeh lots of work… - to himself – and other things
Silence
Armaan: How is Sohan? Still busy with his work? – changing the subject
Billy: Yeh Sohan is doing well…really into his work
Armaan: Not planning on getting married?
Billy: - laughs - No not yet…his parents are forcing him to look at girls but he wants to get married when you're ready…haha
Armaan: He hasn't changed…has he?
Billy: Not at all…
Armaan: But he knows I'm not getting married…not now, never
Billy: Yeh... umm I thought you would say so…but can you not think about it once more…you have your whole life in front of you…
Armaan: Dad…I have to go…I'll speak to you later
Billy: Theek hain...bye beta
Armaan: Bye dad
Armaan hung the phone down as well as his head. Then he picked himself up, turned around and bumped right into Ridz.
*Girls Apartment*
Nikki: Abhi…
Abhi: Yes Nikki?
Nikki: You'll always be there for me…won't you?
Abhi: Always… - squeezing her hand a little
Once again she hugged him round the waist and leaned her head against his chest, closing her eyes. Abhi felt happy inside, he was so close to her, and he wanted to stay like this forever. He put his arm around her to comfort her once more which made her aware of her actions. She opened her eyes quickly but did not move away…she questioned herself silently…
Nikki: What are you doing Nikki? Why are you doing this?...Abhi is just a friend…you need to control yourself… - she closes her eyes once more – but…after soo many years…you're so close to him…all these years you've only thought about him…this isn't just friendship…and you know that… - her thoughts were disturbed by Abhi who moved a little
Abhi: Nikki?...
Nikki sits up and looks a bit embarrassed…
Nikki: Hmm?
Abhi: Umm…Nikki…I…Love You…
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