ek tha raja...ek thi titli3 pg.145 aadhe adhoore..khwaab... - Page 89

As dr Ashutosh opened the door..nidhi chose to sit at the back as she simply said"baba aage comfortable rahenge..its a half an hr drive.."dr Ashutosh did not say anything as ge made her sit n closed the door. Baba kept quiet as Ashutosh started the car..adjusting the rear view mirror...

Lucknow was nearly deserted ..it was end of January and still quite chilly..as he drove he kept an eye on nidhi ..through the rear view ..she seemed lost in memories...and then as they crossed the road they used to take often for a romantic drive...Nidhi's eyes welled up with tears...Ashu could see her silently wiping her own tears..as she seemed to search for someone in those dead streets...whi was she looking for??the child whom they had lost...Ashu could feel nidhi's tears were changing into silent help less sobs..he chose to keep quiet..n give her the solace of grief in her personal space..but he knew ge had to hold her..bring her to him..probably more than cuddle her ..maybe he had to take the initiative to get intimate with her...probably that would make her feel more alive...he knew ge would never ever like to force himself on her..but he was the senior n more mature partner..n he probably had to bring her back to life..yes he would bring her to himself...and talk to Sudhir...as to what precautions should they use...he knew nidhi could not conceive as of now..her uterus was much too weak...he d take care...

"Arre beta..kahaan jaa raha hai..apna ghar bhool gaya"??said baba..as Ashu seemed to have missed the turn..but he smiled and turned and then looked at baba.."baba ..aapke hote hue main koi rasta nahi bhool sakta..kahin bhatak nahi sakta.."baba smiled as they looked back at nidhi..who seemed to have gone off to sleep..her cheeks stained with tears...both men breathed in sharply as baba quietly went in and Ashutosh quietly touched nidhi's cheek..she woke up..with a start ..and he held her..giving her a clise look..wanting to carry her..but she said she could walk...as they walked in..leisurely. .having a lingering look at the green lawn...as Ashutosh said"chalo sunday ko aur plants laayenge.."and nidhi nodded...

As nidhi took her nightie and was waiting for him to emerge from the wash room...shyama Aunty's words echoing in her mind...and she inadvertently looked at herself...she should have been in the 7 month by now...she sighed..as dr ashutosh emerged in his tracks but without a tee shirt..she looked at him in surprise...and then at her nightie...and he quietly took it from hrr hands...as she seemed to lower her eyes..n he put an arm around her shoulders...bringing her to his chest ...tousling ger hair ..he said"kyun itta ro rahi thi...sapna tootne se zindagi to nahi khatm ho jati...bolo??main hoon tum ho..saath hain hum..kya itna kaafi nahi hai abhi ke liye??"nidhi looked into his eyes n asked"aur kal..aage ..aane wale barson mei"??Ashutosh took her hands n kissed them...n then his fingers removing her dupatta he said "kal kisne dekha hai..kal kisne jaana hai...

Iss pal se paaye ja jo tune paana hai..

Jo bhi hai ker le poori aarzoo"!and as he lowered his lips on to nidhi's. .and her fingers clutched his back...his cell buzzed ...he had to take it...

He looked at nidhi...n said in a voice loathed in guilt"nidhi..emergency hai..i have to go...so jaao tum.."!nidhi kept quiet...as they withdrew and Ashutosh pulled over a shirt n sweater n rushed out...while nidhi lay on the bed..the nightie still in her hands...like a dream waiting to be fulfilled...a bud waiting to bloom...a raindrop waiting to fall...but she knew they had to wait...n she closed her eyes..

As dr Ashutosh drove in anger n frustrating. .feeling torn as never before...

NEXT PART AT NIGHT

"Dr nidhi..aapko mere saath coffee peeni hi padegi aaj..u can't always refuse me..chaliye to.."and Akshat caught her by her upper arm..n as she tried to wriggle free ..he touched rather caressed her cheek with the back of his hand n nidhi yelled"go..just go away..don't u touch me"!!and as she fought incoherently with the strong arms that held her..she finally heard the familiar voice"nidhi..nidhi open ur eyes..main hoon...main..Ashutosh "and as she weakened she was just pulled close to that familiar chest. ..the ultimate haven of refuge ..and he kept stroking her back..asking her softly"kya hua tha..kaun tha??who is troubling you...bolo"??and nidhi just looked dazed as she replied"buss darr gayi thi...i was do scared..aap they nahi raat mein.."and Ashutosh hugged her back..rueing the emergency..and the fact that their professional life would always take precedence..

Nidhi took the mug of tea n sipped as her husband lay down. ..n she just bent to touch his hair...n then got up to get ready...

"Aapka tiffin..der se jaayenge kya"??asked nidhi as she buttered his toasts..n took her poha ..he smiled"thoda tired hoon..will catch up on sleep..then...tum jao..dont be late"!and nidhi got up..but not before she looked at him intently and he relaxed "don't worry..kuch nahi hua hai mujhe.."!nidhi waved ...n dr Ashutosh kept gazing at his wife n the toast she had buttered for him...as baba asked"kya baat hai beta"??he sighed"kuch nahi baba..but i feel id have to meet Sudhir..nidhi is slowly slipping into depression...i can't let that happen..."and he dialled dr Sudhir...as a tense baba looked on...

*************

"Yes lets get on with the wards .."it was dr Bhagat who addressed the team as they started the rounds..reading each diagnosis n report...n just as nidhi was readig the treatment of bed no.13 she felt a gush of hot breath close to her..she seemed to cringe...she knew it was Dr Akshat..she pushed her hair back..mumbled excuse me n walked past...nearly palpitating...

With the rounds over..it was the lunch break with a surgery scheduled at 3 p.m.

Nidhi didn't want to go to the canteen...she just walked in the grounds..trying to feel herself in the winter sun..making an effort to bring vack to life her mind body n soul which seemed to have died woth the baby...but she had to be alive..fully alive..Shyama Aunty's words echoing in her heart..her dr Ashutosh needed her..their home needed her...she closed her eyes for a second..only to be taken aback with the vouce "coffee..to share kariye aaj..plz"it was dr Akshat...n nidhi pushed away...running indoors..

"Dr Akshat n dr nidhi with dr Sujata will assist me in this surgery..plz read the case in detail..."nidhi nodded ..she hated being with Akshat but she knew she had to be a professional...she entered the OT after changing ...n soon dr Bhagat extended his hand for the scalpel...

***********

"Sudhir..she is not well...there are many factors..yes the loss. ..heightened by the fact that her best friend is pregnant...then the yelling ..the curses of mallika...plus i feel she is scared of someone...i cant say whom.but something is troubling her for sure..."dr Sudhir was all attention to what dr Ashutosh was saying...n he added"you need to find out her fears...see post miscarriage depression is common...but normally it wanes in a week or two..nidhi seems to be going deeper into it ..."

Dr Ashutosh pressed his lips ..n asked"tell me..i want to get intimate with her..but i am scared...what if she gets pregnant...i mean we know hr uterus is weak..

She must not concieve ..not yet.."dr Sudhir smiled"use...a condom. .whats the issue.."!Ashutosh sighed.."the issue is she d feel i don't want a baby..initially i didn't. ..but then u know..things changed..and more importantly. .what if she starts ..or wants us to try again..n realises she can't conceive..she d just slip out of life..."

Dr Sudhir got up and patted Ashutosh n said"ek dr hain ..Australia mein..indian origin ki..i guess..she has done ..rather us doing tremendous work in uterus repair..healing. .go through her papers..i d mail them to u...Ashutosh nodded...as his cell buzzed...

***********

The surgery was over n as the drs changed n emerged ..nidhi was trying to wear ger mangalsutra that got entangled in her hair...n someone held it..trying to undo it...she pulled away ..it was Akshat..she knew ..and as he tried to hold her ..she yelled..n ran...only to crash into the lift n fall...

Dr Bhagat ran out ..hearing the commotion ..and he immediately understood the situation...

**********

"My god Sudhir..its Nidhi..she has kind of had a panic attack..i will rush "!

Dr Ashutosh entered PGI...nidhi was sitting in a chair with dr Bhagat n dr Sujata close to her..but it seemed she was not letting them near...as she clutched to something in her hand...

Dr Ashutosh entered...n dr Bhagat quickly explained"a colleague of hers tried to ..rather ut seems has been trying to be close...n she spiralled out of control..not ketting any one come close..."

Ashutosh nodded...as he came close n caressed her hair .."nidhi..kya hua...bolo jaan"??and nidhi stood up silently and slowly opened her fist..there in kay her mangalsutra. .the string that tied them forever...she sobbed"he...he ..Akshat tried to touch ...me...he tried to ..."and Ashutosh opened his arms as he hushed ger like a baby"bus jaan..main aa gaya na..kuch nahi hoga..no one can trouble you..no one..."as nidhi whimpered...and he caressed ger trying to control the panic attack...n as Nidhi's sobs subsided...he separated a lil n took the mangalsutra n put it in hus pocket close to his chest..n strode out holding nidhi close to her...telling Bhagat"hopefully monday she d join..but .."dr bhagat completed "don't worry sir..dr Akshat has been transferred. .."Ashutosh nodded..n drove off with nidhi...

********

As nidhi changed ...ashutosh stood behind her n put the mangalsutra around her neck..his fingers touching her neck deliberately. ..she needed his touch..almost as a medication ..he knew that...he had to claim her..to drive out all fears..all anxities..all insecurities. ..as he held her...she seemed to hold on to him as if to life itself...and very slowly he caressed the straps of her nightie...and took her arms to put around his neck...as she seemed to tremble...he held her..his warm hands around her stomach...yes where his baby had been...but now all he wished was to retrieve his nidhi...he caressed her as she quivered ...n as his lips descended ..she moaned "Ashutosh..."!

THATS ALL FOR TODAY

There are many spelling mistakes.i d correct them today ..then do it plzzz.

Thanx

I loved how Ashu was looking at Nidhi through the rear mirror and then thought of how he can take care of her more. His care, concern and love for Nidhi is beyond words. He has also lost the baby, but Nidhi has to be pampered.

I loved how Akshat is caught and transferred. He needed to be. The working women getting these kinda problems are increasing, good that Dr' Bhagat took action in no time. ⭐️

I loved how Ashu put again the mangalsutra and then removed all her insecurities giving all her love to make her caressed. Wishing all Nidhi's dreams getting fulfilled, looking for the next to see how Ashni are taking their life moving on with pains and joys together.

Loves ❤️

Luv ya Indu di,for this another emotional track taking turns making the story more loving in the painful times. ❤️🤗

I felt Ashu holding his life as he saw Nidhi wiping her tears and lost the road, but at the same time know that along with Baba they can't forget the ways of life! Loved to see Ashu taking the initiative to let Nidhi know how he is there for her. The emergency though had other plans.

But i guess it was destined. Akshat's bad moves made Nidhi jerked inside wholly and at once she was there in the open and protective arms of her Ashu. This need of the hour have helped them coming closer without any hesitations i guess.

Nudhi has Shyama Aunty's words echoing in her and Ashu needs to take her out of the shell she is slipping into. Awesome bonding, nicely woven bliss of AshNi ❤️

I liked how Ashu has warmed her up and giving her the love she always needed and deserved.

Mangalsutra cladding scene is so serene 🤗 and i found AshNi again gelling into a relation rejuvenating for the love that they have been missing and longing!

Beautiful and very thoughtful update. 👏

Mind reader!!!

I have edited the post..u may update it.

Love u