RiMa OS- SAUDA...

~**~SAUDA~**~

"Doctor!! Please come fast!! She is gaining consciousness...!" Nurse informed the doctor and all ran towards the ward. "Please... Please, give me some space. Please let me check her!! Please move aside!" Doctor told everyone present there.

She slowly opened her eyes. Though dull, they were still angelic, small like an almond. She moved her eyes all around her bed and suddenly her eyes stuck to one person. "Papa...!!" She spoke with a sigh. Malik immediately went near her. "Madhu...! Oh god! Thanks a lot for giving my daughter... my Madhu back!!" He thanked the almighty. "How are you feeling Beta?" He asked her caressing her head lovingly. Madhu gave him a weak smile in return. Malik's eyes were brim- full of tears. He had controlled a lot since night but now, he was losing his control over his tears and they were flowing profusely. A drop fell on Madhu's hand. She raised her hand and wiped his father's wet eyes and smiled at him and nodded her head in no. Malik kissed her forehead lovingly.

When both the father- daughter was consoling each other, she felt a hand caressing her forehead. She turned her face to see with a slight smile on her lips. The moment her eyes met his, her smile vanished away. "I am so happy Madhu! I knew, Bappa will not snatch you from me... He'll not separate us ever... and see, my faith won... Youre back! My Madhu is back!!" And he held her hand firmly in his hands and kissed hers. "Who... Who are you??" And she jerked her hand immediately with a confused look. Her words startled everybody present there. Radhaji was shocked to hear those words. "What... What are you saying Beta?" Radhaji couldn't believe her ears what she just heard. "Beta... Stop kidding! Look... How much stressed he is! He didn't even sleep for a minute since night!" Malik tried to handle the situation. "I'm not kidding Papa... I don't know him... I haven't met him ever... Who... Who is he??" Madhu was completely confused. Hearing this, everybody was startled. Radhaji almost lost her balance but she held the wall immediately to balance herself. She was crying badly. She saw her son, staring at Madhu, all lost and shocked.

After few seconds, "Madhu!" He spoke. "You... You didn't recognise me! Me...! Madhu... I... RK!! Your RK... Madhu!" He spoke with all his heart, trying to remind her of him. Madhu stared at his face for some moments with stern face and confused eyes. "RK...!" She spoke his name. Hearing his name from her mouth, he felt content as if somebody has given him his life back. His eyes glittered with a hope. "WHO RK??" And his world turned upside down. "I don't know you!! I haven't seen you ever!" Madhu replied. "Madhu... Beta! What are you saying? He... He's your husband! You have married him 2 years back... Don't you remember anything Beta?" Malik tried to remind her. "Husband?? He... He's my husband?? But I don't remember anything papa!!" She was unable to recognise him and she was getting completely confused. Sensing his defeat, RK started to step back. He lost his world. He turned to face his mother. She immediately held his hand to comfort him. Sensing the entire situation getting complicated, the doctor stepped forward, "All of you... Please... Don't get panic! And Mr. Kundra..." He turned to RK, "Please come with me. I want to talk to you right now!" RK nodded and followed him to his cabin.

In the cabin, there was a complete silence for a while. "Look Mr Kundra, I can understand your condition. It's too difficult to face such situation. I have examined everything and I have come to a conclusion about Mrs Kundra. I think she is suffering from Retrograde Amnesia!" Doctor informed him. RK was shocked to hear this. His mind was in a denial mode to accept what had just happened to him. "NO Doctor... NO!! It can't happen to me... It can't!!" "Please, control yourself Mr Kundra!!" Doctor tried to pacify him. "That means Madhu has completely forgotten me, my love, our relation... She'll never return to me?" RK was trying to find some answer to the turmoil in his mind. "No Mr Kundra, It's not that she'll never ever recognize you but it will take time... I can't predict the period but it is curable." RK got a ray of hope. "How Doctor? How? Please tell me, I'll do anything for my Madhu! I'll take her to world's best specialists... Please tell me Doctor!!" He was pleading. "Mr Kundra, you don't have to take her anywhere... The treatment is in your hands only!" Doctor told him. RK was confused. "Your love, your care will help her to recover... You have to realise her with your affection... You have to gradually create such situations in front of her that would compel her to recognize her past. But this entire treatment would demand your patience. You have to make your heart strong and not to give up soon. Are you getting what I want to say Mr Kundra?" Doctor suggested him. Hearing his words, his eyes lightened with some hope to get his life, his Madhu back.

"I understood Doctor! Now, I know what I have to do!" And he stood up from his chair all determined to get his lost world back.

RK aka Rishabh Kundra and Madhu were together from past 2 years. It was a love marriage. Both the families knew about their love already so they easily got ready for their union. They were living a blissful life- full of love, care, passion and an unsaid support to each other. But they didn't know that their happiness was short lived. On the fateful day, both of them decided to go for an outing to their farm house. In the mid-way, Madhu stubbornly demanded for Blue lilies- they were her favourite. RK, being a caring and a loving husband, stopped the car to buy those lilies for his lovely though childish at times, wife. He went out of the car. Suddenly, Madhu's mind clicked a trick. She immediately took over the driver seat, while RK was busy at the flower shop. Since few days, Madhu has found a new liking towards driving. Though RK had taught her the basics but she was still nave for it. Today, she again tried her skills on the steering. She started the car. RK heard the car starting. He immediately sensed Madhu's trick. He went out of the shop to stop her as it was a busy highway. She saw him running out of the shop signalling her to stop through the rear view mirror. She giggled and put her hand out and bid him a stylish bye. She pressed the accelerator completely, accelerating the car fully. The car flew away in seconds and RK couldn't stop her. But, soon, she couldn't control the steering and got hit with a truck. It all happened in front of RK's eyes and the next moment she was admitted in the hospital.

In the ward, Malik was trying to make Madhu understand the situation. "He is your husband Madhu! You both love each other madly. Don't you remember anything Beta?" "NO Papa! I don't! I am unable to recognize him... If he's my husband and she is my mother-in-law then why I can't recognize them?? Why Papa... Why?" Madhu started crying helplessly. She stressed her brain a lot to recall anything but all went in vain. Then, the nurse came and informed them, "Doctor has advised to discharge her tomorrow and all her treatment will be done there only." "I want to go home Papa!" She cried. Malik consoled her and caressed her. After some time, when she fell asleep, Malik came out to see RK pacing to and fro and Radha sitting on the bench all lost in her thoughts. "How is she Papa?" RK asked worriedly. "She is fine Beta! She wants to go home and doctor has advised the same." Malik told him. RK sensed him troubled. "What's the problem Papa? It's good that she'll be backing home tomorrow only!" Rk tried to figure out. "RK... The problem is that you are a complete stranger for her!" Malik told him. RK was taken aback. "I know it hurts but it is the truth! Will she be ready to go with you? I don't think so!" Malik's voice sounded defeated. "She has to come and she'll... Now, we all have to work hard to get her memory back... And I know what we have to do now..." and he told both Malik and Radhaji, the strategy.

Next morning, the nurse made Madhu dressed up. They were about to leave when RK entered the ward. Both Madhu and RK had a small eye lock but she immediately turned her gaze other way hesitatingly. "Let's go Madhu! We have to leave now!!" RK said firmly. Madhu's eyes were wide opened. She was not expecting to go with RK. She immediately looked at Malik. Meanwhile, RK left the room for completing the formalities. "Papa... I..." Madhu couldn't complete her words. "Madhu... Beta... He's your husband and it is the truth! Give him and yourself some time, a chance so that both of you could get over this situation. It may help you to recall your lost memories too!" Malik told her. But she was still not convinced. "Madhu... He loves you very much!! He'll take care of you very well." "But Papa... I don't know him! I don't remember anything about him! He is a STRANGER to me!!" Madhu was not able to accept it. "I know... A Stranger... But only for some time! His love, his care will definitely help you recover... Trust you Papa!" And he gave an assuring smile to her.

In the RK Mansion, RK and Madhu were about to enter when Radha stopped them, "Both of you wait here for a second... Ramesh! Bring the Puja Thal quickly!!" Ramesh brought the Thal and Radha did the aarti of both of them and blessed them. "Now, you can come in!!" She smiled with teary eyes. When Madhu was about to enter, she felt a hand on her shoulder. RK was giving her the support through his hand. She was very close to him. This closeness made her uncomfortable. She slightly shrugged her shoulder to move his hand away. He sensed her discomfort so he quickly removed his hand. But he stayed near her till they reach their room.

In the room, Madhu was looking around curiously as if it was all new to her. Suddenly, a photo frame caught her attention. It was their marriage's photo. She was stunned to see that. An uneasy feeling overpowered her mind. "Madhu, Come here and take rest!" Her trance broke when she heard RK calling her to the bed. She adjusted her on the bed and gave a sigh as she was still feeling weak. RK sat near her on the bed side. Seeing him near her, she slightly shifted aside so that he doesn't feel her touch. Both were silent for a moment. "RK!" She broke the silence. "I know what you are feeling right now! But please understand me! I'm trying to get normal but it's all strange for me... Everything, everybody is peculiar to me... Papa said, you are my husband and this is my home but I'm feeling unusual... I... I need time RK!" She said all in one go, trying to convince him. "I know Madhu!" He spoke. "I can understand... And I'll not force you for anything as I haven't did that ever... You can take as much time as you want... I'll not force myself upon you Madhu! I want your happiness and I'll try my best to give you so!" Hearing this, Madhu felt much relieved. "To be your wife will be a little difficult for me RK but... Can we be friends??" His heart skipped a beat. He felt as if somebody was snatching his life from him and was asking his permission to do so. But he controlled himself not to show his pain. He nodded in yes. Madhu gave a content smile to him which he returned back. He got up to leave from there. "RK!!" She called him. He turned to face her. "What's the full form of RK?" She asked innocently. And again his heart broke into pieces. He gave a fake, weak smile. Madhu didn't know why but her heart felt a stab when she saw his smile, a pain filled smile. "Rishabh Kundra... But keep calling me RK... you always used to call me that..." He said. "And I loved it!" He whispered, not wanting it to get heard by Madhu... but she did. Whole day, they didn't talk much. In the night, when it was their bed time, RK automatically went to the couch to sleep; knowing him near to her would only increase her unease.

And it became the routine of both of them. Whole day, when RK used to be in his office, Madhu used to help Radha in the house chores and when he used to be at home, she would try to avoid him talking to her but he get the chance to steal a glance of hers. RK had already instructed Radha and the servants to not to stress Madhu regarding the past. One day, when Madhu was helping Radha by cutting the vegetables, Radha suddenly asked her, "Did you remember something Madhu?" Madhu looked at her confusingly. "One day, you were cutting the vegetables just like now and suddenly, your finger got cut and was bleeding profusely. I gave the first aid but you got high grade fever in the evening. And Rishu... he didn't sleep even for a minute... and..." Radha was continuously speaking about the incident when she saw her breathing fast. "Madhu! Madhu!" Radha shouted. "I want to take rest Maa... Please!" Madhu was unable to speak properly. So, Radha took her to her room. Now, it became the daily happening. Madhu used to see or listen something related to her past and her head started to spin badly, her breathing would raise and she feel suffocated. Radha told all this to RK and he thought it to be some positive sign. He thought to go one step futher. He planned something. But, on the other hand, Madhu was getting disturbed a lot. Everything happening to her was annoying her too much but she was unable to explain it to anybody.

Next day, Madhu started with her usual stuff. The entire day, Radha didn't talk to her about the past. She gossiped with her, pampered her but didn't talk about the past. This thing was much relaxing for Madhu. She felt much relieved the whole day. After so many days, she wasn't experiencing any stress. In the evening, she went to her room to take rest. The moment she entered the room, the light got off. She got frightened for a moment. She started to walk slowly. Her heart was beating fast. She reached the window side when she saw a dim light getting switched on. And then she saw the entire room decorated with Blue lilies- her favourite, candles everywhere and a very light music. A huge smile flashed on her face. She was so happy to see the decoration which she had always liked. Suddenly, she felt a hand waving on her stomach. Her heart stopped beating for a moment. Her smile flew away immediately. She didn't move at all. Suddenly, she felt herself being slammed to somebody's chest, muscular chest. She could feel his heat on her body. Then she felt her hair being moved to her left shoulder showing her bare neck. Her heart was now beating very fast. She could feel hot breathe on her neck. And he pecked a soft kiss on her nape. Madhu closed her eyes immediately. Unknowingly, her hand went above the hand that was on her stomach and she held it tightly. And he tightened the grip around her.

Sauda hai dil ka ye, tu kar bhi le,

Mera jahan baahon mein tu bhar bhi le...

Saude me de kasam, kasam bhi le,

Aake tu nigahon mein sanwar bhi le...

He again kissed her nape and this time, with full passion. And she moaned loudly, "RK!!" He tightened his grip more almost crushing her in his arms. They started moving slightly with his chin on her shoulder, almost nuzzling into her. Each touch of his was giving an electrifying sensation to her. He started to play with her ear lobes with his lips, making her shiver more.

Sauda udaano ka hai ya aasmano ka hai,

Lele udaane meri, le mere par bhi le...

Sauda umeedon ka hai, khwabon ka neendon ka hai,

Lele tu neendein meri, naino mein ghar bhi le...

"RK Please!!" It was getting difficult for her to breathe due to the sensation she was experiencing that moment. "I LOVE YOU MADHU!!" RK whispered in her ear in his husky voice. She immediately, opened her eyes. But RK was still moving her along with him. She started to move her body, trying to get out of the grip. RK got out of his trance, sensing her struggling in his arms. Before he could say something, she immediately broke the grip and moved away fast. He saw her face and was shocked. Madhu was crying badly. Tears were flowing badly through her almond eyes. "Madhu!" He tried to go near her and touch her. "I WANT TO GO HOME!!" She cried aloud. RK stopped in mid-way. "I WANT MY PAPA... I JUST WANT TO GO BACK!!! Please, I can't stay here anymore!! Send me back home!!!" She was shouting at the top. RK was stunned to hear all that. He, somehow, gathered himself and said, "THIS IS YOUR HOME, MADHU!" "NO!! This is not my home and YOU ARE NOT MY HUSBAND... Did you get that Mr Rishabh Kundra!! I AM NOT YOUR WIFE... I do not consider you as my husband... I can't accept you...! I... I just can't do this! I want to go back, please! I want to go to my Papa!" and she fell on her knees, crying her heart out. RK's world turned upside down. A silent tear rolled down his eyes. "Please don't cry Madhu! I can't see you like this!" He sat near her on the floor trying to pacify her. She turned her gaze to him and said, "If you want me to be happy then send me back RK... I BEG YOU!!" She joined her hands and again cried badly. He immediately held her hands. It was unbearable for him to see his Madhu like this. A silence flew for a moment. "YOU WILL GO BACK MADHU!" He spoke. Madhu's eyes turned to face him; a smile crept on her lips, "Thank You... Thank You RK!!" and she stood up and ran out of the room, leaving behind a defeated RK who lost everything just a moment ago.

Main kabhi bhuloonga na tujhe, chahe tu mujhko dena bhula,

Aadatein jaisi hai tu meri, aadatein kaise bhuloon bhala...

Sauda ye waadon ka hai, yaadon iraadon ka hai,

Lele tu wade chahe tu to mukar bhi le...

Sauda isharon ka hai, chahat ke maaron ka hai,

Lele ishaare mere, inka asar bhi le...

Next morning, RK called Malik and informed him everything. After a long discussion, Malik unwillingly agreed to RK's decision but informed him that he was out of station for few days and he'll take back Madhu only after that. RK agreed to it. Radha didn't say anything but she could feel the pain her son was going through. He went to the room to inform Madhu about it. She agreed to it but she was not at all happy with it. And she didn't know the reason of why she was feeling so. It was her who decided to leave that house and when everything was going according to her, she was feeling as if she was losing something... something... but she didn't know what that was.

The upcoming days were quite unusual for both of them. RK used to wish her good morning, have a morning tea with her occasionally, have small chats with her regarding the office chores but now, he stopped all. He did all his work silently, no good morning, no tea, no chats, nothing. She didn't know why, but it was affecting her somewhere deep inside her heart. Many times, she tried to speak to him but didn't gather that courage to do so. One day, Radha came to her room to talk to her. "I know Beta, you'll be leaving day after tomorrow and I'll not stop you at all because you are happy with your decision but Rishu is not. He'll say nothing to anybody, not even me but I can read his eyes. They are filled with pain and grief only. He has completely lost himself." Madhu somewhere knew this fact and the reason too but couldn't accept it. She had no courage to face him and Radha. "He'll never force you to stay here because he loves you a lot... more than himself... more than his life... He always fought for your happiness Madhu and will continue to do so till his last breathe!!" Radha couldn't control her tears and she ran outside leaving behind a thoughtful Madhu.

It was the day, when Madhu was going to leave RK Mansion, to leave RK, his life, HIM. She packed all her stuff. She wanted to be happy; she wanted to fly in joy. She had been waiting for the day since long, her independence day- independence from the stress, from the people who were hers. But she couldn't do that because she was feeling no joy inside her heart, no happiness, nothing. Instead, an unknown fear was overpowering her heart, fear to lose something or SOMEONE.

They drove to Malik's house. Whole way, there was a complete silence in the car. Neither of the two spoke anything. Madhu was all lost in her thoughts- whether she was doing correct or not!

The car stopped in front of Malik's house. Both came out of the car. RK took her luggage out of the car as well. They were standing in front of the gate. Both turned to each other at the same time and their eyes met. But it was a small eye lock as RK's eyes got teary and didn't want her to see his broken heart through his eyes. He immediately turned and moved to leave from there. "RK!!" She called him. He immediately turned to face her. "I want to ask you something." She asked. He nodded in yes. "Why do you love me so much RK??" And a tear rolled down her rosy cheeks. Rk was stunned with her question. "I am asking you something. Why... Why you love me so much even after knowing that I remember nothing about you... about US?? Our past... Our memories... everything has got faded in my mind!!" She was unable to control herself now. Her eyes were shedding the tears continuously. She moved towards him slowly. "The more I try to recall our past, the more it gets blur... But you... you still love so much! Why? You know very well that for me, we have no past... no memories... but still..." Before she could complete her sentence, "WE'LL MAKE NEW MEMORIES MADHU!!" His words took her heart away. She stood still, lost in his eyes. "We'll make our new past..." He slowly moved towards her and slowly cupped her face in his palms. "I know, you've forgotten everything Madhu... but I don't want you to recall anything. I just want you..." "But I can't live like this RK..." She held his hands. "Then, I'll help you to recall everything once again...!" He smiled with teary eyes. "And what if it doesn't work out??" She asked. "Then, I'll love you to such an extent that you'll never feel the absence of our past...!!" Hearing this, she hid her face in his palms. "Tell me Madhu, will you give me one more chance? A chance to love you... A chance to care for you... A chance to make new memories... Please!!" He asked. And she hugged him tightly. The moment, he had waited for since long was now in his arms. He felt contented as if somebody has given him his breathe back. He hugged her back. "I LOVE YOU RK!" "I LOVE YOU TOO MADHU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!" And they drove back to their home... to make a new world of theirs... to make new memories...

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