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Dedicating this last part to Sudha aka madhurish...congrats sudha you guessed the ending 😉
Part 5
(Madhu's POV)
(6 months later...)
It was almost the new year...only twenty more days...but RK wasn't there to share it with me. He had remained in the coma for the past 6 months...all because of my stupid plan. Why didn't I just ask him? My mind had thought that he was too hesitant to confess. So I had to find another way for him to confess. I bit my lip, trying to hold back tears. The steam from the boiling water was burning my face. I switched off the stove and grabbed my car keys. I went to the hospital, to see my RK.
Doctors saw improvements in his condition every time I went and saw him. I was hopeful every time of his full recovery, but it hadn't happened yet. Neve had I felt so lonely in the past 6 months. Occasionally Sultan would come by and console me when I really lost control of my emotions. I was grateful for his support. But if only he hadn't thought of those stupid plans. Then RK wouldn't have reached the hospital in that accident.
I saw Christmas decorations and lights up and down the street. Early Christmas preparations. Little kids were playing in the snow and pelting each other with snowballs. I drove cautiously, as there was thin sheet ice on the road this morning.
The hospital was decorated mostly in the children's ward. It was adorable...with a small Christmas tree in the corner of the waiting room, with small gifts for the younger patients. My mood lightened on seeing those things. I continued to RK's room.
"RK...I'm here..." I said to him. As usual I got no response. I grasped his hand. "You know...it's almost 2015. Remember when we first met?" I whispered. "I fell in love with you after that meeting. Did you?"
I waited for a reaction. I soon felt his finger move under my hand. I frantically picked up his hand and held it tightly.
"RK?! Can you hear me?!" I asked.
The beeps on the monitor increased. I looked at him with hope.
"RK...please open your eyes!" I screamed. A nurse rushed in on hearing the commotion.
"Ma'am...please calm down." She took me away as the doctor rushed inside. I paced back and forth outside the room. The doctor came out shortly.
"He is trying to regain consciousness. His condition is improving. Lets hope for a Christmas miracle Miss Madhubala." He assured me.
Tears streamed down my face. Hope was high on my mind. I had faith in RK. He would escape that darkness. I stayed there until the visiting hours were over. I didn't want to leave, but the nurse kept telling me I had to leave. I kissed RK on his forehead and left from there.
(18 days later)
(RK's POV)
My eyes opened to a drab, grey ceiling. My head throbbed painfully. Where was I? What happened? I slowly turned my head to see my surroundings. Machines and tubes connected to my arm. I smelt ammonia in the air. Hospital. How did I get here? I looked at the clock...it was 3 pm. Oh no! I was supposed to tell Madhu about Sultan! I tried to get up, but my body was too weak to move. I was stuck in place. A nurse saw me and rushed in. She informed a doctor, who soon came to check on me.
"How are you feeling Mr, Kundra?" He asked, checking my heart rate.
"Weak. I can't remember anything...how did I get here?"
"You've met with a major car accident. Severe head injury. You were in coma for the past 6 months."
6 months!? Where was Madhu? I frantically searched for my phone.
"What's the date?" I asked.
"December 29th..." He replied.
Only two more days to New Year's Eve. I suddenly remembered my first meeting with Madhu. The door creaked open. I anticipated Madhu but instead I found Sultan standing there. He was happy to see me.
"RK, how are you feeling?" He sat next to me.
"Okay." I lied. "What do you want?"
"What do you mean?"
"You're cheating Madhu aren't you? Really Sultan? You'd do that to her?" I spat at his face. He sighed to himself.
"That is a very long story. Let me tell you."
He spent the next five minutes explaining what happened. Madhu wanting to get me to confess because I wouldn't do it so easily...but it failed each time. I groaned to myself.
"Where's Madhu?" I asked.
"At home. I haven't told her that you have regained consciousness."
"I want to go to her. Get the discharge papers."
"Sorry RK...you need to stay here for observation. And you are weak as well."
"I don't care. I want to see Madhu." I protested.
I tried to get up again, but the nurse stopped me.
"Mr. Kundra please...you are not in the condition to leave!" I groaned.
(Madhu's POV)
(Next Day...)
Sultan came over a few minutes ago. With the news that RK had regained consciousness. My happiness knew no bounds. I dropped everything I was doing and went with Sultan to the hospital. But I stopped right outside the door. I couldn't face him. He was here because of me. What would he say? I couldn't muster the courage to step further. I rushed outside again, crying.
(RK's POV)
"Where did Madhu go?" I asked. Sultan crossed his arms.
"She couldn't face you. Guilt is haunting her." He told me.
I sighed in disappointment. I just wanted to see her. And tell her how much I loved her. The doctor came in for a small checkup.
"You're doing well Mr. Kundra. I think you will be fine in a couple days."
But I needed to go now. I restlessly tapped my fingers on the bed while the doctor talked to Sultan.
Then I thought of an idea. I called Sultan over.
"Yes RK?"
"Could you please get the ring I bought for Madhu?" He looked confused.
"Why?"
"I can't tell you that. Just get it please. It's in the top drawer of my dresser."
"Okay." He grabbed his coat and my house keys from the bedside table and left.
(Madhu's POV)
I twiddled my thumbs while waiting for Sultan. I wanted to know how RK was doing. I soon received a text message from Sultan.
"RK is fine. May get discharged from hospital in a few days."
I felt relived on reading that. I took a deep breath and laid my head back on the couch. I messaged back.
"Did he want to see me?"
"Yes." He answered back.
(RK's POV)
Sultan came back shortly, holding the small velvet case in his hand. He handed it to me. I looked inside, to see the glistening diamond ring that would adorn Madhu's finger soon. I closed the box.
"Thanks Sultan." I said.
"No problem. When will you do it?" He understood my intentions.
"You'll see." I said.
(New Year's Eve)
I was given discharge in the evening. The doctor deemed me fit enough to be able to leave the hospital. He wished me a happy new year and we set off.
"Sultan...make sure Madhu comes to the event. And don't tell her that I have left the hospital."
"Okay. When are we leaving?"
"11:30." I wanted to make sure the moment was right.
(Madhu's POV)
Trishna once again dragged me to see the ball drop. I didn't want to go this time, but she insisted. I took my gloomy face along with her, to the best spot one could find, right in the front. But I wasn't enjoying without RK.
(RK's POV)
Traffic was getting in the way between me and Madhu now. It got so bad that I decided to walk to the event instead. Sultan tried to stop me, but I pressed on. He followed to make sure nothing happened to me.
Times Square was crowded and filled with a million lights. The ball was close to the bottom. 11:50. I needed to find Madhu. Trishna messaged Sultan the location.
After minutes of pushing through heavy crowds, I finally spotted Madhu. She had her hands stuffed in pockets and was completely silent. The clock hit 11:58. I went over to her. Trishna took a step behind, to leave us alone. I tapped her shoulder. She whirled around. Her eyes moistened and her lip quivered when she saw me.
"RK!!" She cried, throwing herself onto me. "When did you get out of the hospital? Why didn't you tell me?" She asked frantically.
"Madhu calm down. I'll explain everything later." I clutched the ring in my hand. 11:59.
I took a deep breath and began what I came here for. I cupped her face with my hand.
"Madhu I love you." I said.
"Say it again." She sniffled joyfully.
"I..love you." I said. "And I want you to be with me always. No matter what happens, we will always be together." She nodded, fresh tears rolled down her cheeks
The ten second countdown began. I held out the ring and lowered to one knee.
"Madhu, will you marry me?" I said. She bit her bottom lip.
"Yes RK! I will!" She said, as the clock struck 12:00. I slipped the ring onto her finger, and gave her the first kiss of ours.
Times Square was filled with confetti to celebrate the arrival of 2015. But it also celebrated the beginning of our little love story.
THE END
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So how did you all like the ending? I hope everyone liked the story and thank you all so much for reading and commenting on it. I really appreciate it guys...love you all ⭐️ 🤗
Or decides to sell the diamond ring, if he didn't take a loan buying that thing, then it is a complete gonner. 
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