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Life.
He took a deep breath as his hold on the beautiful bouquet tightened.
It wasn't easy, it was so difficult.
Today the 5th month completed itself.
'Be strong.' He convinced his mind again and pushed the door open.
The room was decent, the walls were painted off white. Above the bed was a french window. The curtains were damped, slightly colorless, not matching with the walls. At the center on the bed lay his beautiful wife.
She was sleeping peacefully. He saw all the tubes that were attached to her nose,head and hands. The numerous marks of injections that surrounded her arms.
Placing the roses in the case next to her, he kissed her forehead, wiping the tears in his eyes.
He knew this day would come didn't he ? She had warned him. His family had. Her family had. The society had. But not caring about anyone, he had married her. He was deeply in love with her.
And she ? She was dying. She was soon going to leave him forever. She had mentally prepared him long ago. Even brutally tried to harm herself when she had come to know about the marriage.
He knew she loved him and she hated the fact that he was abandoning his life for her.
She had cancer. One of the deadliest diseases alive. Everyday he came to the hospital, he saw the anguish, the pain and the sorrow that laid inside these walls. Every time a new baby was alive, another person died.
Death is inevitable. But why his Khushi ? She worked in the NGO. Dedicated her whole life for others and that's what God did to her ?
Her soft cough brought him back to the reality. Rushing to her side he kissed her cheeks as she smiled.
"Arnav, don't you have office ?" She asked sweetly as she caressed his hand in hers.
"No love. I came back." He stated as he looked into those big eyes.
She frowned as he said this.
"You should not do that. No. Please don't."
"I don't care. You are my everything."
"I have to go Arnav."
"I won't let you."
"You know the chances are less."
"Still there is one."
She turned the other side crying. Why ? Why couldn't she be normal ? Have a happy married life ? Give him his kids ? Why did God do this to her ? The same God she prayed to everyday, why ?
She realized the value of life the day she came to know of her disease. How precious it is. How gentle is it's every moment as it packs itself into a loving memory. How delicate the tiny pieces of this huge puzzle are.
"Arnav. I'm so sorry." She sobbed as she covered her face with her hands.
"No love. You'll be fine soon. I won't let anything happen to you." His teared eyes hugged her tight, refusing to let go.
"I love you. I want to love Arnav. For you. For us." She cried.
"You will. No one can take you away."
He had to be strong. He couldn't break in front of her. He had to be the one masking his emotions to give her the strength. The might to live.
They both hugged each other as silence surrounded them. The nurse came and with help of Arnav, Khushi settled herself in the wheelchair. He stood beside her holding her hand as the doctor started the operation. Praying for her safety and survival. Asking his dead parents for their blessings.
The operation proved to be successful.
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Hey everyone ! 😃
A random OS.
I wanted to showcase the harsh reality of life.
Life is not a bed of roses after all. :)
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki
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