After some time Kumud woke up.She was shocked to find herself on the bed.Guman smiled.
G:Kumud,don't be scared.You fainted.So I placed you on the bed.
K:How did I faint?
G:I think you need to have a thorough medical check up.I will take you to the hospital.
K:No thanks.
G:No.You should not ignore these things.Health is more important and it is my right to take care of my daughter in law.
Guman took Kumud to the hospital.They had a check up.
The next day'
Kumud got a call from Guman.
G:Kumud,come to the hospital.Got your report.
Kumud went to the hospital.
K:Where is the report Guman aunty?Did you read it?Everything is ok.Right?
G:No,I did'nt open it.We will open the report in your doctor Padma's presence.Only she can explain to us what exactly is written in this report.
They met Dr.Padma.
P:I am sorry Kumud.You have brain tumor.
Kumud was shocked:What?
P:Sorry'you have only a few days left.
Kumud burst into tears.
P:Kumud,don't cry.Be strong.Face the reality.If you have positive attitude towards it miracles can happen.Your life will be saved.At least the length of your life will be extended.
Guman shed tears:How will I tell this to Saras?My son's heart will be broken.
Kumud went out crying.Guman followed her:Kumud!
G:Kumud'I know that in this condition I should not talk to you like this.But Kumud I am a mother and a mother's first preference will always be his son.I care a lot for Saras.In this condition if you marry Saras what will be his life?
Kumud stared at Guman:Aunty!
G:I know I am cruel to you.But since your last days have reached if you marry Saras his life would be spoiled.He will be tagged as a widower.If he becomes a widower soon everybody will say that it's because of his horoscope that he lost his wife so soon.Then do you think he will ever have a dignified life in the society?
He won't get a good proposal in future.Because of you he will lose everything Kumud.That's the fact.Sorry if I am rude to you.
Kumud burst into tears:You are right aunty.I can understand.I will tell Saras.
G:Don't tell Saras.If he comes to know about your disease he will be shattered.He will never back out from the wedding as he loves you that much.
Kumud cried silently.
Kumud was crying in her bed room.
K:God,why this happened to me?
Saras rang her up.Kumud picked up the phone.
S:Hello Kumud.Sorry'I had to leave for Bangalore without informing you.Gecause of network trouble I could'nt get you over the phone.
Kumud got relief hearing Saras' voice.
S:There is one more sad news Kumud.Unexpectedly more work came to me and I have to stay in Bangalore for more days.So I can reach there only 3 days before the wedding.
Kumud felt sad.She was longing for Saras' presence.
S:Kumud'I feel sad for not able to see you in the saree I gifted.But I imagined you in that saree.You looked very pretty.
Kumud smiled with tears in her eyes.
Suddenly she remembered about her disease.She was shattered.
S:Kumud,I am keeping the phone down as some important call is coming.
He cut the phone.Kumud kept crying.
Saras:Miss you Kumud...
Kumud lay down on the bed again as her heart was heavy with pain.
K:Saras,May be I am not lucky enough to get your love for a long time.
After a few days'
Kumud's phone rang.She picked up the phone.
"Kumud'Is this Kumud?"
K:Yes.Who is this?
"I am Dr.Padma.I want to meet you soon.I want to talk to you about the report".
K:Now what is left to talk Dr?
P:A very important truth about your disease.
K:The biggest truth is my disease which is going to take over my life.What more is going to be there?
P:When you hear the truth you will realize that.
Kumud met Dr.Padma.
P:I am sorry Kumud.I had to do to you against my Medical Ethnics.I am really sorry.
K:What are you saying Doctor?I can't understand anything.
P:Kumud,you have no brain tumor.You are perfectly alright.You have no health issues.
Kumud was surprised as well as shocked.
P:I was lying to you.
Kumud was shocked:Why did you lie?
P:For Guman.She is my friend.She has helped me a lot.So she asked me to do this in return of her favour.
Kumud was again shocked:But why?
P:Because Guman did'nt want you and Saras to get married.She drugged your juice.So you fainted.She utilized that opportunity to start her drama.In fact purposefully she faked head ache to send Saras to Bangalore to start her drama.Now she is purposefully delaying Saras' work to make him continue staying in Bangalore.So that you both won't meet each other.
Kumud was completely shocked.
P:But guilt did'nt give me peace of mind.So I decided to confess the truth to you.Anyways I am shifting to London next week.Very far from Guman.Please don't tell this to Guman until I move to London.Otherwise I don't know in anger what she will do to me.Guman is a dangerous woman who can go to any extent.If she had'nt helped me during my bad times I would not have supported her dirty deed.
K:Ok.And thanks for revealing such a big truth to me.
Kumud could'nt sleep at night.
K:How can I tell Saras that his mom whom he trusts is actually his destroyer?He will be shattered.God,please give us the strength to bear the after effects.
After a few days'
Padma left to London.Then Kumud confronted Guman.
G:Kumud,only a few more days are left for the wedding.Before the mehendi function itself you will cancel the wedding.Right?
K:But Guman aunty'what reason should I tell others for cancelling the wedding?Because you don't want me to reveal the news about my disease to others.Right?
G:You can tell others that you felt Saras and you have no match with each other.Something like that.
K:Sorry Guman aunty.Telling lies is not my habit.It is your habit.You lied about your love to Saras.Now you made another person lie to create a gap between me and Saras.
Guman was stunned:What are you saying Kumud?
K:I came to know the truth.My disease was only a part of your wicked drama.Right Guman aunty?
Guman was shocked.
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