Episode 2
Naku worked away with her mother, trying to suppress all the feelings and guilt within.. She was exhausted and had eaten since Dutta had told her that never wanted to speak to her again.. Three days had passed but Dutta wasn't in any forgiving mood.
She smiled as she remember the days she and Dutta sat on the terrace together.. She would finish her chores and find Dutta playing his mouth organ, she sat beside him on the floor drifting into a dreamy world.
One night she remembered carefully
**Flashback**
Dutta sat on the swing playing his organ and Naku hadn't come.. Slightly unsure where she could be he got up and went down to the kitchen and found Naku still working away.. In her own world she hummed without any worry or stress..
Dutta: Naku..
Naku looked up to see Dutta standing in front of her.. He was wearing a black kurta.. Naku loved his outfit and smiled at him..
Naku: Sab.. You here? What's wrong? Would you like some water or anything?
Shocked at himself that he'd come, he looked at Naku and didn't understand what he was doing in the kitchen himself..
Dutta: Ermm, nothing I was just passing by and saw you here.. It's late you should sleep..
Confused at his actions he walked awayâŚ
Naku couldn't believe he had come down just to see where she was.. He was gentle and kind man but she didn't expect him to care so much.. She knew in her heart that not seeing her on the terrace had compelled him to come in search for her..
She loved him so much that even one glimpse drove her crazy but now he was her friend she was satisfied.
Naku!! Naku.!! Her mother yelled as she shook her..
Babi: Where are you lost? I'm going up to bed now⌠Wipe the surfaces and come to bed.. You have to get up early tomorrow..
Naku: Yes aai..
Naku felt tears hit her face as her mother walked away.. Why did her face have to be revealed was the only question she ever asked.. Her beauty had become a curse..
Some hours later Baiji came to the kitchen and found Naku on the floor unconscious..
Baiji: Oh No.. Naku, Naku he shook her but she wasn't responding.. Scared he called Aai, Dutta and all the members..
Dutta worried came to see an unconscious Naku on the floor.. He was taken aback..
Baiji: She is still breathing.. Looks like she is behosh.. We need to call the doctor..
Aai: Kala beta, phone the doctor asap..
Dutta: Move aside.. Don't leave her lying here.. He bent down and scooped Naku into his arms..
He was worried, although he hadn't wanted to see Naku or speak to her.. She had become a habit that he had to see everyday.. She was someone who meant a great deal to him but he pained over her one lie..
Carrying her into his room, he placed her on the bed.. And moved away for the doctor who had come..
Babi cried as Ganpat and Aai consoled her that Naku would be fine.. The doctor checked her over and asked Baiji to get her a glass of water..
After sometime the doctor came out and looked at the family..
Doctor: What's wrong? Nakusha is out of danger there is nothing to worry about..
Babi: But what happened to my daughter..
Doctor: Actually, he blood shows that she hasn't eaten or drank anything.. Falling unconscious is common as the body is dehydrated..
Babi: How many days has it been?
Doctor: I'd say three or four.. But there is nothing to worry about. I have given her an injection for energy. Once she wakes up make her some juice to drink.. No bulky food as it will cause her to vomit..
Dutta who was listening to the conversation, couldn't believe he had been so stupid.. He knew Naku cared for him and him talking to her made her happy but he was betrayed.. But why did she punish herself so much..
He looked at Baiji who was expressionless..
Baiji: Everyone go to sleep. The doctor is here and so am I. When Naku regains consciousness I will call you.. Please let the doctor do her job and everyone go to sleep..
Babi: Meri Naku.. (Still sobbing)
Aai: Babi, Baiji is right. The doctor said she out of danger and besides she is asleep now.. You also go to sleep. The doctor is here with her and Baiji will awake you when she wakes up. Come on, go to bed.
Reluctantly, Babi leaves with Ganpat.. She looks at Dutta tearfully and walks away..
Babi to Baiji: Look after my Naku..
Baiji: Don't worry.. You go sleep and come back ekdum mast..
Babi shakes her head and smiles at Baiji.. She wonders to herself why Naku was so stupid, and placed her hand on Baiji's cheek before returning to her room.
Everyone else also went away leaving Dutta and Baiji..
Baiji doesn't have any words to say as he can see the guilt in Dutta's face. He doesn't know want to snub him..
Dutta: Why did she do it?
Baiji: She was obviously upset Bhao.. But it isn't your fault but -
Dutta cutting Baiji off..: Of course it is, if I hadn't been so harsh none of this would have happened..
As Baiji was about to reply, he saw the doctor approachingâŚ
Doctor: my job is done. I'll send these reports to the hospital to ensure she is okay and will let you know as soon as possible.
She is asleep now and will not awake for another two to three hours.. Due to dehydration and exhaustion, I advice atleast three days of rest.
Baiji nodded and walked the doctor to the door leaving Dutta watching a sleeping Naku..
Precap: Dutta asks for forgiveness from Naku and feeds her soup putting the arguments behind them. Aai has a rishta for BaijiâŚ