This is my 2nd Rishbala os which is written after a long time.So I request Rishbala fans to read it and give a detailed comment.This is inspired by a real life story.I dedicate this OS to the couple Sundar-Deepa whose love inspired me to write this OS.
Special thanks to desigirl_sydell for suggesting Shriya Sharma as Rishbala's daughter.
Madhubala was climbing her college stairs.She slipped and was about to fall down.But she fell in secure arms.Her best friend Rishab's hands.
M:Rishu?
R:Don't worry Madhu.When I am there you will not fall down.
She smiled.
The people around her laughed.
"Why can't you walk properly Madhu?You always want to fall down?"
Madhu was upset.
R:Don't listen to them Madhu.
M:I don't know why I always lose balance.
R:It's ok Madhu...
2 years passed.Both Rishab and Madhu passed college.Rishab went to UK to work.
After a long gap he returned to his best friend Madhubala's house to attend her sister Tishna's Sangeet.
Rishab's parents Rakesh Kundra and Radha were also present there as they were Malik's family friends.
Seeing him Madhu was so excited that holding the wall properly she walked to him slowly.
M:I am so happy to see you back Rishu.
R:Madhu...why are you walking with the support of the wall?
Her eyes dwelled with tears.
R:Tell Madhu...
M:Rishu...you know that I had a tendency to slip and fall down.My legs were becoming weak.That's why.Since last few months I have been finding it very difficult to walk.We consulted a Doctor and he said that I am suffering from a disease.I may even get paralysed.
Rishab was shocked.
R:We always chatted online.But why did you hide it from me?
M:I did'nt want to upset you.
Rishab became upset and wiped her tears.
M:2 months back only my condition became this worse that I can't walk without the support of the wall.
He held her tight and shed tears.
Sangeet was going on in full swing.Rishab passed by a room where Madhu's parents Padmini and Shamsher Malik were talking.
P:I am very happy that our daughter Tishna is getting settled.But our Madhu...who will marry her?She will be alone.
Padmini burst into tears.Shamsher tried to console her.
S:We are there for our Madhu.We will look after her.She won't be alone.
Padmini wept:But how long?After our death who will be there for Madhu?
Rishab who over heard this became very upset.
He walked to Madhu.
Shamsher and Padmini went to the guests' room.
Madhu was sitting there.Rishab lifted Madhu in his arms.
M:Rishu...what are you doing?
Without saying anything he walked to the main room.
All were shocked to see Rishu carrying Madhu in his arms.
R:You all are worried about Madhu's future.Right?She will never be alone as I am there for her.I will marry Madhu.
It shocked everyone including Madhubala.
Madhu looked at him unbelievingly.
Shamsher:Rishab...do you know what you are saying?
R:Yes,I know what I said.I have always loved Madhu and now only I got the courage to confess my love.
Tell me uncle...will you hand over your daughter to me?I will take care of her .She is a gem.
Shamsher was silent and emotional.
Rishab looked at his parents:Dad...mom...I said right.Right?
Radha:Madhu was always our daughter.We will be only happy if you accept her as your wife.
Rakesh:You are 100% right Rishu.I am proud of my son.
Rishab was happy.
R:Shamsher uncle...Padmini aunty...won't you get Madhu married to me?
Madhu looked at her father with nervousness.
Shamsher nodded his head emotionally.
S:What more can our daughter get?You are her luck.
Padmini smiled emotionally.
Tishna was very happy for her sister Madhu.
M:Rishu...I want to talk to you.
He carried her to a private room.
M:Rishu...how could you declare that you are going to marry me without asking my permission?
R:Because I know you well.I know that you also feel the same for me.
Madhu suppressed her emotions.
Kaisa ishq ye kaisa
Junoon hai maahi
Beqaraari mai
Tu hi qaraar
Door reh ki tu
Mujh mai hai rabba
Jaane ye kaisa pyar
M:How do you know that?I have considered you as my best friend.But...
R:Madhu...please don't lie anymore.I can read your eyes.I know that if I propose you will object.You will tell me to marry a healthy girl forgetting you.But I did'nt want to hear your dramatic talk.That's why I did'nt ask your permission.You are an obedient daughter.Right?Your parents want you to marry me.So obey them.
Her eyes got filled up with tears.
M:Rishu...
R:If you really want me to be happy please say yes for our marriage.
She nodded her head in tears.Rishab became happy.
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
After Tishna got married on the same mandap Rishab wed Madhu.
He carried her in his arms.
R:You are my responsibility.
Rishab walked carrying her in his arms.
He carried her to their decorated bedroom
and placed her on the bed.
R:Madhu...now onwards you are Mrs.Rishab Kundra.
He held her hand.
She became very emotional.
M:How are you able to tolerate me Rishu?
He lost his control.
R:Are you considering me that low?Why can't I have the right to love you?I fell in love with you.Your legs became weak.But what is my fault?Do I lose my right to love you just because of your disease?
Tujh se hai hasi
Tujse udaasi
Kasmash hai rabba
Roothi hu phir bhi raasi
Tu hi hai maula
Tu hi hai kaazi
Tu hi hai maula
Tu hi hai kaazi
Kya karu mai bayaan
Tere ishq pe jaan kurbaan
Madhu was in tears.
She cupped his face in her hands:Sorry Rishu...now onwards I won't talk to you like that.
Rishab held her hand:You are mine Madhu and I will make sure that you will live like any normal woman.
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
R:You always wanted to pursue a good career.Right?Just because of your legs you should not get confined to the 4 walls of the house.You should go out and work.
M:But how?
R:I will show you.But not now.Now it's time to celebrate the beautiful moments of our life.
He caressed her face.She blushed.
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
After 2 weeks Rishab came to Madhu.
R:There is a happy news for you.I have arranged a job for you.
She was surprised.
Slowly her face became dull.
M:But how will I go there?
R:Don't worry.I will take you there.I am also going to work in the same office.
M:What?And your job in UK?
R:I left that.
Madhu became upset:For me you dropped your good job?
R:Don't think like that.I can have a good job here also.And what more is happier than working with you.
They smiled at each other emotionally.
Rishab carried Madhu to the office in his arms.
He placed her on her chair.It was a strange sight for their colleagues to see him carrying her to the office every day.
After 1 years Madhu gave birth to a baby girl.They all were very happy.Madhu became tearful seeing her baby.She kissed her baby.
M:My baby...
Everyone took the baby in their hands and pampered.
Rishab couldn't take his yes off her.
R:Our daughter is looking exactly like you Madhu.
Madhu smiled.
Their happiness was short lived.
The doctor came and gave them a bad news.
Dr:Sorry to say that with the delivery Madhu's condition has become even more worse.Now onwards she can't even walk with the support of a wall.
It shocked everyone.Padmini,Shamsher,Radha cried.Rishab was numb.
Rakesh told Rishab:Rishu...you should give strength to Madhu.She should not be weak mentally.
Rishab sat near Madhu.
R:Madhu...
Madhu burst into tears:Rishu...
She embraced him.Rishab struggled hard not to look weak in front of her.
He held her closer.
R:Don't be weak Madhu.I am there for you.My legs are for you.
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
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He saw Madhu's eyes being closed.She had fallen asleep due to tiresome.
While she got discharged from the hospital ,Rishab carried her in his arms surprising all of them in the hospital.
Rishab-Madhu forgot all their pain spending time with their baby Aradhya.
After a year Madhu became pregnant again.They were very happy.
But the doctor informed them:With one delivery only Madhubala's condition became this worse.If she delivers again the condition will be again worse.And Madhu is too weak to carry a baby.So it's better to do abortion.
They were shattered.
Rishab suppressed her pain.
R:Madhu...Doctor is right.We should do abortion.
M:No Rishu..I can't...Can you be happy with abortion?
He became very emotional:See Madhu...I am also feeling upset just like you.But we are helpless.You are more important.If you take this risk I and Aradhya will even lose you.So please agree for abortion Madhu.Please I beg you.
She cried:Don't beg me Rishu.I will do whatever you say.
They embraced each other crying.
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Hum hai deewane
Tere deewane
Tere ishq pe jaan kurbaan.
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Very painfully they aborted the baby.
Time removed their pain from them.Rishab looked after both Madhu and Aradhya and filled the atmosphere with love and happiness.
Time passed.Rishab-Madhu are no more a young couple.Still their love continued to be strong.Their enjoyed the little moments of life.Rishab loved making Madhu wear glasses with his hands and carrying her in his arms and pamper like a father carries his child with care.Madhu enjoyed being in his arms.
Aradhya is amazed by her parents' love for each other.She supports her father and looks after her mother like an Angel.
She has only one thing to say:We may fall in love with a disabled person.But our love will never be disabled.
The End