Originally posted by: jeenia123
Part-31
Astha, I and Varun are going for the renovation of our new office, Papa has finalized for us...Gauri spoke, I have informed Ramu kaka about your presence, if Shlok needs any help, he will inform you...
But why is Shlok at home? Astha asked Varun, didn't you ask him to go to baba's office at times, it will deviate his mind...
Ya, I have spoken to him about this...he said, he doesn't want to... Varun sighed...
I will try to talk.. Astha spoke...
In his dreams? Varun winked at her with smirk...
Shut up... Astha spoke shyly...he spoke something?
Ya, he told you were with him in his dreams... Varun smiled naughtily...
And both Varun and Gauri were teasing her...
After sometime,
Varun did he take his medicines? Astha sked...
I have asked him, he said, will take later...ask Ramu kaka after some time...
K... I will cook his favorite rice for him. Astha smiled...
And at the next moment you will be out ...Gauri tapped her head...you know, he recognizes your cooking out of thousands...
I know yaar, Astha made a puppy face...Ok, I will make with different recipe...she smiled...
As you wish ...but take care of yourself too...Gauri smiled while leaving with Varun...
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After some time Astha again took Aashka's appearance and rang the doorbell of Shlok's place...
Ramu kaka opened the door. Astha madam...
No Aashka... Astha warned her...
Ji ji... he smiled... Shlok sahib is inside the room...saying he gave a way to Astha...
Astha moved towards the room but stopped midway...no it doesn't look nice, for Shlok, I am unknown, saying she stopped...Ramu kaka...please call Shlok, tell him Aashka is here...she stressed on Aashka reminding Servant to say Aashka...
Yes Madam...saying servant smiled and went to Shlok...
Soon he shouted... Madam...come soon...
What happened? Saying Astha ran inside...she was taken aback on seeing scene inside...
Shlok was lying semi-conscious on the bed, his eyes were closed and his was coughing at sometimes with a small amount of blood from his mouth...
Shlok... Astha shouted taking him into his arms...
Ramu Kaka...water...soon... She shouted...
As he brought water, she took a spoon and gave water into his mouth... Then she called Varun...
Varun...Shlok... she was almost crying...
What happened Astha? Varun was also worried...
Astha told him his condition...
Oh god...He must have not taken medicines today...check in the box placed on side drawer of bed... he guided Astha...Astha took the box and took medicines told by Varun...she put medicines in shlok's mouth and then filled with water...After sometime, shlok's breath was turning to normal... She was slowly caressing his forehead with tears in her eyes...
Ramu brought water for Astha too...no kaka, I don't need... She denied...
Half an hour passed like this...when Shlok whispered... Astha...
She immediately covered her face with Hizaaf again...when Shlok slowly opened his eyes and found himself in Aashka's arms...he immediately moved away from her...
I...I am sorry... Astha spoke softly with changed voice...I came here to give rice for you...Gauri had told me to give you for lunch... You were lying unconscious...that's why...she left sentence incomplete...
Shlok slowly got up form bed semi-sitting with the help of back board of bed... Thanks... May be ...I forgot to take my medicines in morning...
Ya, Varun told me...Astha said...
Varun? Shlok was a bit surprised...
I called him to tell about you...he told me your medicines... Anything...wrong? Astha asked showing unknowingness...
Shlok gave a faded smile...nothing much...anyways thanks a lot for your help...saying Shlok tried to get up from bed...but staggered a bit... Astha immediately stood by him holding him, he called for Ramu kaka... as he came... Astha signaled him to take Shlok to washroom...
As Shlok went from there... Astha stood up with tears in her eyes and whispered... what are you doing Shlok...why can't you take care of yourself? If it repeats again, I will forget all precautions and will sit by you forever... She slowly went nears pictures on the wall and caressed his picture...when she listened washroom's door opening, she immediately removed her and from his pic... While Shlok slowly walked near he an d stood next to her... Astha...
For once, Astha was socked... She looked towards Shlok...but saw a smile on his face looking at pictures on wall... She is Astha...
Astha relaxed a bit knowing he is talking about pictures...
Your wife? She questioned...
No, he smiled...she is my Life...
Where is she now? She asked...
We are separa...( He remembered Astha's conversation,, if we are not together, doesn't mean we are separated), we are not together these days... he sighed...
A smile appeared on Astha's lips... You love her very much?
More than my life...that's why I sent her away from my life... He paused a si will be giving her pain only...
Maybe she will take all your pains away...Astha tried to console him...
No one can take my pain away now, it's better, she doesn't know anything...he sighed...anyway, leave it, would you like to company me for lunch? He smiled...
Ya, why not...she smiled and relaxed in her mind...
Both sent to dining area...and sat around table...
Astha was about to take food (when she remembered... Oh my God, I can't... How can I uncover my face in front of him? No, I will have to deny)
Shlok...Actually... She thought of a plan...i..Can't...i have to take my medicines before food...but...i will sit till you are having food...I am sorry...
It's all right...Shlok smiled...I can understand... By the why you always wear this burqa? He smiled...
Yes, my husband doesn't like me to show my face to strangers... I mean to any other man...
But he is not here now...Shlok spoke having food while Astha was serving him...
Ya, he is not here but my love is still same for him...Out of sight doesn't men out of life...does it for you?
What? Shlok stammered for a moment...
I mean, if Astha is not here with you, means she is out of your life?
No, not at all...she is my life and will be till my last breath, saying Shlok finished his food...
Please take your medicines... Astha said...
Hummm...Shlok raised his eye brows.
Wo actually...Varun has told me...about your problem, he said me now to give you medicines...Astha controlled his voice...
Ye varun bhi na... Shlok twisted his face...
But He cares for you...
I know, but he cares more than enough...actually you know Aashka...he paused...May I say you Aashka?
Ya, why not? Astha spoke with a smile...
Actually, I have been lucky in case of friends...a shine appeared on Shlok's face as well a smile appeared on Astha's face seeing him happy...Varun, Gauri and Astha... We have been best friends and we all care for each other a lot...
And Astha became special for you? She smiled...
No, not special...Shlok too smiled talking about Astha...but very very special... We were engaged... About to marry s study completes...
Then? She sked...
Then I came to know about my disease...
And she left you? Astha spoke immediately...
No, never, suddenly had Shlok shouted...she is not a cheater...I backed off... I know, if she come to know about my disease, she will stand by me till my last breath...but I can't let her destroy her future... he paused and a tear appeared in his eyes...and I declared break up with her...
She agreed?
She had to...now she is back to Pune...i know, she will be missing me, but I can't play with her future, I myself don't know, till when I have my breaths alive, how can I take her responsibility? Anyway leave it...you tell me about yourself...Shlok changed topic...
Ummm... she smiled... have a loving husband, who loves me more than my life. She spoke looking into Shlok's eyes... Who can do anything for my happiness...even staying away from me just for my happiness...
Away from you for your happiness? Shlok was suprised...
Yes, Astha spoke...yes, actually I m pregnant and can't go to him for two months...she paused... due to some complications...and ...he is handling everything alone...but I love him so much, I love him more than anything in my life... Astha spoke holding her broken voice...
I wish you and your husband be soon together...Shlok smiled...
Ameen... Astha spoke in happiness...(soon Shlok, soon we will be together...forever)
By the way Aashka, you noticed, our life story is almost same, and we can't be with our loved ones due to some reasons whom we love very much? Shlok spoke suddenly...
Ya, you are right, Astha too smiled... So we can be friends na? Suddenly she spoke forwarding her hand to Shlok..
Ya, why not, sure...Shlok held her hand...(Why every time I touch her, I feel like Astha is around, that's why even in my first meet I opened so much in front of her)
(I know what you are feeling Shlok... Yes, it's me , your Astha only...I with you , still away from you...but I promise, I will not let you do what you did today, I will make you live your life... You will live... For me...if not for Astha's love, then for Aashka's friendship...)
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Shlok, what is all this? You skipped medicines today? Varun and Gauri shouted as soon as they reached home...
I am sorry yaar... all Shlok said...
But you had promised...what id Aashka was not here? Gauri shouted looking at Astha...
I am saying na sorry sweetie...I will take care next time...
No, not like this, saying Varun took his phone and started dialing...
Whom are you calling now? Shlok sked...
Astha...i am going to tell her everything, only she can handle you...Varun spoke dialing number,
But Shlok immediately pulled phone from him... I am sorry baba...I promise, now onwards , I will never miss my medicine...
Astha ki kasam? Varun asked...
Ok baba, Astha ki Kasam... from now onwards I will never miss my medicine, take care of myself properly...He sighed...
Office bhi jaoge? Gauri too got chance...
Ok, from tomorrow onwards, I am joining baba's office... Happy now?
Shlok, we are asking for you stupid...Varun spoke, if you will go out of home, meet new people, your mind will change a bit,. You will forget your problems...
Ya, I understand Varun, Shlok smiled...i will forget everything for few moments...except...
Except? Gauri asked...
Astha... Shlok spoke from nowhere... It's just one day and I am feeling... He left incomplete going to his room leaving Varun Gauri and Astha there all sad...
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