Thapki stood before the Mandir. The tears trailed down her cheeks as she stood eyes closed and palms folded in front of the burning diya and the Ganesh idol. Her limbs were shaking reflecting the terror she felt. She hugged the jacket in her arm, murmuring prayers in desperation. The jacket was warm against her body while its owner lay cold inside the ICU. Thapki imagined his soul standing indecisively at a forked road, one path taking him towards life and the other towards death. She would have given anything to drag him to the path of life. But here she stood, broken in front of the flickering lamp, completely powerless and nothing but the doctor's words echoing in her mind, eating away her heart.
"I am sorry Mrs Pandey, We cannot say anything at the moment. Unfortunately he has a record of Asthma and the extreme temperature...the cold was too much for him. I am extremely sorry Mrs Pandey but it's a cardiac arrest. We are doing everything we can...have faith-"
She didn't hear the rest of his words. It was all her fault. She was going to lose him and it was her fault. Thapki tried to imagine a world without him.
"Nahi- "She slapped herself for her rogue thought. No she cannot jump into conclusions, the doctors were trying. He has come back from death before hasn't he? He will surely not leave her now. But he is angry with her. A fresh set of tears appeared. What if he decides to leave? No she cannot allow him to do that. He had no right to go away from her like that even if he hates her. Her sobs hardened and she slid down to the floor in front of the mandir. She buried her face in the jacket seeking comfort in his scent.
"Please Bhagwanji...Bbbihan ko wapas dedo na...mar jaaungi uusske bina mei aur pppromise mei usse kabhi nahi upset karungi... usska dil kabhi nahi ttthodungi...please ekk aur mauka do na...mmmera pati ko bachao...her words drowned in the sobs which echoed across the empty corridor.
"Chuk chuk Gaadi..." Thapki fell silent at the soft whisper. She whirled around and almost staggered as her eyes took in his form.
"Bbbihan..." Finally she managed to whisper. A light smile played on his lips as he heard her take his name. He was dressed in the same t-shirt and jeans except something seemed amiss at his appearance. Thapki took a step forward reaching her hand out towards him. With an unwavering smile he stepped closer to her. Thapki's hand found his cheek. He closed his eyes in bliss as she gently brushed her hand on his face.
"tttum...tum teek ho." She choked. Bihan smiled yet again at her reaction. A moment passed and Thapki lunged at him engulfing him in a passionate hug, pouring out all her emotions. He gently hugged her back.
"par tum nahi.." He whispered. Thapki pulled away and looked into his eyes. His orbs had the usual mischievous charm in them but she was caught by something more which reflected off his eyes. " Chuk Chuk gaadi...yeh aasu kisliye " He whispered again.
"tumhare liye...mmmujhe laga ki mei tumhe kho chuki hun Bbihan."
Thapki smiled through her tears and replied. Bihan's smile widened.
"par kyun?"
"kyun matlab...ttum mere dosth ho..-" Bihan placed his finger on her lips. Thapki was stunned by his actions. Bihan took her by the waist and pressed her against him.
"Oh madam...hume sach sunna hai...humare liye itni parva kyun ? humare bina kyun nahi reh saktha tum?" Thapki gulped as he kept his forehead on hers.
"tumne mujhe maaf-" Thapki began but was cut off by Bihan's laughter.
"Gajab...tum toh bahuth chalak nikli...arrey Oh chuk chuk gaadi bath ko mat palat...hume sawal ki jawab chahiye...kya rishta hai tumhe humse?" His fingers trailed her face. Thapki leaned on to his touch unaware of herself.
"pata nahi Bbbihan..." She whispered and Bihan shook his head.
"mei nahi manta yeh bath...tumhe sab kuch pata hai bas maan nahi rahi ho...oh Chuk chuk gaadi maan jaa na..." He chuckled mischievously and brought his hands to her eyes, covering them. "bas ek pal keliye kuch mat socho...bas tumhari dil ki baath suno... suno who kya kehna chahta hai tumse...aur bathao hume." Thapki closed her eyes and warmth spread over her. A light smile tugged at her lips as she finally listened to her heart.
"Thapki...bathao na ...kya keh raha hai tumhara dil.." Bihan whispered.
"Keh raha hai kkki...pyar hua hai mmmujhe...keh raha hai ki mmujhe pyar hua hai tumse...keh raha hai kki mei tumhare bbbina reh nahi sakthi...kyunki mei tumhe bbbeinteha pyar karti hun... zindagi ki har dddukh sukh, uthar chadav tumhare saath baatna chahthi hun...pyar karti hun issiliye parva hai... pyar ki rishta hai mmmujhe tumse." She closed her eyes reveling in the bliss of her enlightenment. She felt his hand on her cheeks, the touch of his lips on her forehead.
"Mrs Pandey.." Thapki opened her eyes in shock. A moment passed before she realized that she was still kneeling on the floor hugging the jacket. The lamp flickered in front of the idol and by reflex her hands covered it. She got up wiping away her tears and turned to the nurse.
"Mrs Pandey...doctor sahb aapse bath karna chahtha hai." She nodded and followed her lost in her thoughts. The nurse asked her to wait in front of the ICU. She moved, her feet heavy, towards the door of the ICU. He lay limp on the hospital bed, the oxygen mask covering his face. She pressed her face against the glass panel trying to reach out to him.
"Bbbihan...pyar karthi hun tumse...yyeh umeed rakhthi hun ki ttum mujhe chod kar kahi nahi jaaoge...kyunki mmujhe vishwas hai iss pyaar par...wapas ajao Bbbihan...mujhe jeena hai tumhare saath...kehna hai tumhe ki iss chuk chuchuk gadi ko tumse pyar hogaya hai.." she was not scared anymore. Her heart told her to trust her love and she did. And she hoped. He had to come back.
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PS- I know its all mush😆...sach mei I dont believe that people love like this or realize like this😆 but I was bored and no tax for dreaming😆
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