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Chapter 18
Next morning, his slight movement of fingers broke Ishita's nap. She woke up in a hurry and looked at her hand; she saw his fingers moving. A sudden smile broke on her lips, "Raman!" She held his hand more tightly. Raman slowly opened his eyes and saw Ishita smiling at him behind her tears.
He whispered weakly : Ishita!!
Ishita : I... I am here Raman.!! Doctor!! Come fast!! He is gaining consciousness!!
He again mouthed feebly : Ishita!! You here?
Ishita : I waited for you the whole day but you came here instead of coming back home so I also followed you..."
She chuckled in teary voice. Raman smiled in reply lamely and uttered : You are unbelievable Madrasan!!"
And both chuckled. Till then the doctor came with the nurse and started checking his condition. After few minutes, Ishita asked : Doctor, is he Okay?
She asked worriedly, still holding his hand firmly.
Doctor : He is perfectly alright Mrs.Bhalla. Don't worry!! His reports clearly shows that he has no internal injuries except the fractures in his hand and leg. We will now wash him and shift him to the general ward. Please wait outside for some time!!
Ishita immediately looked at Raman who gave her an assuring smile. Don't know what was in that smile, she automatically felt relaxed as if nothing is going to happen worst; she got so sure of it!! She went out to inform the same at home. After some time, the nurses and compounders did their job and left Raman's ward. Ishita hurriedly went inside. He was looking much better and fresh than before; few bandages on his forehead and the plaster but still he was looking handsome as usual- this man knew how to maintain his looks even in injuries. The moment she entered, Raman again gave her a smile which she replied back with and sat beside him. Aside, the doctor was checking his report.
Ishita : Doctor, can we start feeding him? I mean... he hasn't eaten anything since yesterday!!
Doctor : Of course! You can give him whatever you want but prefer healthy homemade food, special mention to turmeric milk and soup- it helps in quick healing. OK then, I will see you later Mr.Bhalla! Have some nice time with your wife!
And he left from there. Minutes passed but neither of them spoke. Finally he initiated : How is Maa, papa?
Ishita : Waiting for their son to come home soon!
Suddenly, Mr.Bhalla and Toshi entered.
Toshiji : Raman... Puttar! How are you? I almost died when I heard of your accident!!
She sobbed, hugging her son. Mr.Bhalla too caressed his forehead lovingly.
Ishita : Mummyji, where is Simmi di and Ananya?
Toshiji : They are at home. Mihir is there with her. Don't worry, puttar.
Ishita : Mummyji, I have to go home, to bring some food for Raman. He must be hungry no! I'll come in an hour.
Raman : Why you have to go?
He blurted out. Ishita surprisingly looked at it.
Raman : I... I mean... Neelu can bring it no. You can stay here only!
Ishita : NO! I'll make it on my own. I'll come back soon Raman!
Raman's smile dropped hearing it but he didn't protest further.
Mr.Bhalla suggested : There is no need to hurry up, Ishita. Have some rest at home first and then come here. You haven't slept since yesterday's evening.
Raman looked at her surprised.
Ishita : I'll be fine Papaji. You just take care of Raman!
Ishita gave him a smile before she left.
Ishita hurriedly got fresh up and went to the kitchen. After a brief thought, she decided to make all the favourite dishes of Raman- especially the Paratha and Chholey. She quickly packed the stuff in lunch box.
Ishita instructed Mihir to look after her little Ananya properly before anybody comes back home as Simmi wasn't well eggnog and soon left from there to the hospital.
Hospital,
Ishita suggested : I think, you should go home with Papaji, Mummyji! I know, you haven't slept the whole night and cried a lot. See your eyes, Mummyji. They are still red. Go and take proper sleep. Now Raman is also fine no and...
Raman interrupted saying : ... And Ishita is there with me, Maa!
Ishita looked at him and smiled.
Raman : She is here to take care! Go and have some rest! Papa, take Maa back home, Please!
Mr.Bhalla : Both are right, Toshiji. Come! We will talk to the doctor for his discharge also!
Both of them blessed him and left from there. Ishita cleared her throat saying : Hmmm... So, lunch time!!
And she started opening the box on the side table.
Raman : I am not hungry, Ishita!!
Ishita : But you have to eat! It's an order!!
Raman : But I...
Ishita : Now, shut up and sit properly!
She put a napkin on his chest and started feeding him. Raman was so reluctant in eating throughout the meal and finally gave up at the last morsel.
Raman : I am not going to eat it, now!!
Ishita : Raman, it's just last bite of your favourite Paratha... See! It's so tasty...
Raman fumed : Paratha... my foot! If it's so tasty then fill your tummy... I am not going to eat anymore, Ishita!!
Ishita : But Raman..
Raman : I said No... means NO!
Ishita pouted seeing his tantrums and turned her face. But something clicked her. She again torn a bite of paratha and spoke : You know what Raman... Ananya told me "Mami" today!!
Raman : WHAT????
His mouth dropped in astonishment : When this all bloody happened??
Ishita immediately slipped the bite in his mouth and chuckled : Yesterday... In my dream!!
And giggled loudly. Raman twitched his nose after got fooled so easily from his Madrasan. He spoke, making face : You know what... I HATE YOU, MADRASAN!
Ishita : Same pinch... Ravaan Kumar.
Raman : But I hate you more than anything, Madrasan!!
Ishita was giggling all this while, seeing his irritated face. She tried to clean his mouth with the napkin but he snatched it furiously : Stop it! I can do it!! And mind you... Next time, don't you dare bring this much food otherwise I'll throw it out of the window!!
Ishita : Really? We'll see... Mr.Raman Bhalla!!
She snapped back but inside, she was laughing in her little victory!
After two days of treatment, Raman was decided to be discharged from the hospital. At the Mansion door, Ishita was holding Raman through his waist tightly and his left hand was holding her shoulder for support.
Mr.Bhalla : Ishita puttar, you leave him. I'll support Raman.
Ishita : It's okay Papaji, I'll manage!
Mr. Bhalla : You won't be able to, Beta! He has to be taken to your room no. You'll slip on the stairs. Let me do it!
And he supported Raman to his room and settled him there carefully. And soon, both Mr.Bhalla and Toshi left from there leaving behind Raman and Ishita alone. Raman looked all around his room, it has been two days, he wasn't here when suddenly his caught something, the sofa was covered with his office files. He looked at Ishita who was arranging cloths, he asked : Ishita what was that?
She turned at him asking : What?
She turned at the direction where he pointed his fingers, she replied : Oh!! C'mon RKB. Now don't tell me, you have lost your memory. It was your files.
He fumed : Don't joke Ishita!! I know that. But why you kept them here?
Ishita : Actually I asked Mihir to bring them here, you were in hospital, so I was managing all your projects!!
Raman : WHAT!! Have you gone mad? Damn!!
Ishita glared at him, just then Mihir walked in with a file, seeing him Raman bursts : Mihir!! Have you gone mad? She was handling all my projects and you didn't bother to tell me!!
Mihir : Raman relax!! Bhabhi handled everything perfectly. Even she had started working on Mr.Chadda's project and we got a new tender for her. I must say she is a business woman.
Raman looked at her who was standing there silently when Mihir approached to her with a file saying : Bhabhi check the presentation. I have made it.
Ishita checked and instructed him everything, after he left, she looked at Raman who was amazed, he never seen her handling business so well.
Ishita scrunched her eyes at him when he composed himself stammering : Umm!! I...
Ishita : Aahh!! Let it be Raman. I know it's too tough for you to say a simple sorry!! So let it be!!
She was going to leave when again looked at him saying : You should remember it Raman that I work before in Ranveer's office. Maybe I am not so talented like you but yes!! I know something about business. Anyway!! Now you take some sleep. I'll wake you up after few hours for medicine. Okay!!
She left when he settled down for nap.
In the evening, Ishita came in the room to wake him up, she looked at his baby face while sleeping. His hair were completely messed up and he was drowned in deep sleep. She smiled and caressed his hair on his forehead to settle but she got startled. Raman's head was burning in high fever.
Ishita : Oh God!! He is having very high fever! Mummyji!!
And she ran downstairs to inform. Soon, they called the doctor and he injected him the antibiotics.
Doctor : It's quite normal as fever generally appears after severe injuries.
He explained : Don't worry! I have given him the medicines. You please do his cold sponging till the temperature comes down. If it still persists, then call me up!!
And he left.
Ishita : Mummyji, Papaji! You please go and rest. I am here with Raman. I'll do the sponging. And don't worry!
Mr.Bhalla : Take care of yourself too, Ishita! You haven't taken rest since he has arrived.
He advised and both left from there. The whole night, Ishita did his cold sponging; she literally didn't sleep for a second. Finally, his temperature came down at around 3 a.m. and she took a nap. In the morning, the sun ray fell on Raman's face and he twitched his eyes- due to headache. Ishita was sleeping, resting her head on his head and her hand firmly holding his right palm. Raman opened his eyes and felt her so near to him, "Ishita." He whispered.
Hearing his low voice, Ishita woke up in startle : Huunn... Raman... Are... Are you alright?
Raman : Yeah... I am! Just a little headache.
Toshiji : Your medicine is here, Raman.
Toshi came in saying : Ishita, first you take some rest properly. You know Raman, she didn't sleep for a second the whole night and continuously did your sponging.
Raman looked at her surprisingly. ' She didn't slept for me!!'
Ishita : I am alright Mummyji. I'll go and freshen up.
And she quickly left from there. Afterwards, the entire day again proved quite hectic for her. Her responsibility rose all of a sudden- house work and now, Raman - giving him his medicines on time; instructing other servant to carefully help him in bathing; helping him wearing his clothes, feeding him. But during all this while, she, being a dutiful daughter-in-law, she made lunch for everyone, she gave her in-laws medicine on time and did her all duties, she even attend Mihir, helping him in office, she attend video conference with the clients. Raman was watching her mesmerizingly. The morning had gave him a completely new picture of Ishita. It's not that she wasn't responsible towards the family but today, he was actually seeing her fulfilling all her duties so perfectly. Before that, he had only heard her praises from Toshiji but for the first time, he was witnessing her. How can be one so perfect in everything? How she manages all this? And to her load, I am also stressing her. Whole day, Ishita was busy with her two kids- office and Raman; the second one was quite challenging to handle because of his extraordinary tantrums and Raman was busy with his thoughts about her.
In the evening, Raman called out for her : Ishita! Ishita!!
Ishita came inside hurriedly with Ananya in her arms : What happened Raman? Do you need anything?
Raman : Hmmm... Give me your hand!
Ishita confusingly offered hers. Raman forcedly got up with her support : Can we have a walk in the balcony? I am getting bored. You will also feel better.
She smiled in reply and hold him to the balcony. Ananya started jumping in Ishita's arms on feeling the fresh blowing breeze. Both Raman and Ishio chuckled at her antic. Ishita tickled her cheeks and kissed them and threw her up in the air. Ananya was giggling more with the throws.
Raman spoke lost : I wish I could do like this!!
Ishita : Why are you saying this, Raman? You will get well soon. See... even Ananya is waiting for her Mama (uncle) to carry her for long drive... Right Ananya?
And Ananya caressed Raman's cheek and as usual, caught his ear in reply. Raman gently kissed her little palm.
Raman : How do you manage all this, Ishita?
Ishita : Manage what?
Raman : Everything... Ananya, her needs, Maa, papa, office and now... me and my injuries!! It must be all quite difficult to do it no!!
She drilled thoughtfully : Mmm... Not everything! Everything is easy... except... your tantrums!!
She glared at him while he chuckled : I won't eat it... I won't wear it... I won't sit there... I won't do this and that... You know what, you are more childish than Ananya. Even she is more mature than you!!
And both bursted out in laughter. He replied with a smirk : Well... This is how I am... Madrasan!!
Ishita rolled her eyes in reply : Yeah... Yeah... I know that!! Can we go inside? It's getting dark.
She asked and both moved in between the soothing breeze. Suddenly, Raman was about to trip when Ishita caught his left arm tightly : Be careful, Raman! You'll fell down otherwise!!
And she put his hand on her shoulder. Raman was simply staring at her with a smile on his face and both went inside. Though the atmosphere was quiet and soothing outside but still, that moment... the breeze changed its direction for him... A change had finally knocked the doors of his heart...
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