His last good bye migrated (link in pg 21) - Page 14

I am so eager to get to the part where abhinav and abhir know the truth

This is so good.

This is a very well characterized story. Abhir and Abhinav's relationship aside, adore Abhir and Shivu's bond.

For me Shivu has main character energy here. Losing his father like that, traumatized by his last act then have the acumen and strength to build an empire all before turning 18. Wow. He's the legacy kid in your story.

This is the YRKKH generation I wanna see on screen.

Originally posted by: OnTheBlock

This is so good.

This is a very well characterized story. Abhir and Abhinav's relationship aside, adore Abhir and Shivu's bond.

For me Shivu has main character energy here. Losing his father like that, traumatized by his last act then have the acumen and strength to build an empire all before turning 18. Wow. He's the legacy kid in your story.

This is the YRKKH generation I wanna see on screen.

Thanks...

I know.. I kinda sound stupid while saying this.. but I just blushed that you like Shivu Character. Abhir, Roohi and others are based on the serial version. While We don't know anything about Shivu.. (last time we saw him, he was still a baby)so I feel, Shivu is more of my creation than Abhir or Abhinav or Roohi.

So someone liking my original character was really nice.

Yeah.. but I am sure ITV will never show this kind of story. or my version of next gen.

ITV is more pseudo sanskari type. kids drinking, smoking, cursing and acting way too mature for their age does not suit ITV.. i think

Originally posted by: umawanderer

Thanks...

I know.. I kinda sound stupid while saying this.. but I just blushed that you like Shivu Character. Abhir, Roohi and others are based on the serial version. While We don't know anything about Shivu.. (last time we saw him, he was still a baby)so I feel, Shivu is more of my creation than Abhir or Abhinav or Roohi.

So someone liking my original character was really nice.

Yeah.. but I am sure ITV will never show this kind of story. or my version of next gen.

ITV is more pseudo sanskari type. kids drinking, smoking, cursing and acting way too mature for their age does not suit ITV.. i think

And thats your greatest win as a writer of this fic.

Shivu is such a strong character. In fact, even after all thats happened to him, he's there for his brother and sister. THAT IS A HERO.

In fact, when youre done with this story,I would love to get a sequel of grown up Birlas.. like them being in their late 20s. with Shivu being the main character and getting his happy ending, whatever that entails. My heart feels for him the most.

Yeah, I know. This seems like a perfect Netflix story though. F*cked up teen Birlas going through life and facing their traumas.

Hey buddy can u post ur story plzz….it’s really refreshing to see other alternative of the story

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Part-8 The marks of past.

Shivu!!" Abhir shouted and ran towards his brother.

"Shivuji..." Abhinav came. Shivu was shaking from top to bottom. His eyes were unfocused. His back was on the wet floor. A small amount of foam was coming from his mouth.

"That is dangerous... he may choke," He said, trying to move Shivu to lean on his side.

"This is all my fault... " Abhir was talking in a frenzy. "It's always my fault... always get angry and hurt others... First Roohi, then Mom, then Dad, and now even Shivu. "

"Abhir.. help me.. we need to move him..."

Abhir did not listen to Abhinav.

"This is all my fault.. my stupid anger."

"Abhir... Listen... Help me..."

"Why am I like this.."

"Abhir..."

Abhir started hitting himself. "All my fault... all... All "

"Nikkiji!!" Abhinav stopped Abhir by pulling his hand.

"It doesn't matter what you did.. what you did not do... Now the most important thing is to save Shivuji's life."

"Papa..."

"I know... you are scared.. but now you have to help me... help your brother... Can you do that, Nikkiji?"

Abhir looked at his Papa. Whatever turmoil he was facing, he should not think about that.. that was not important... Shivu was... Abhir wiped his tears.

"Yes, papa"

"Good." Abhinav left Abhir, "Now help me shift him to his side... Hold him... Hold him tightly... check his hands... is there anything sharp or pointy in his hand.."

"Yes... Papa.. he has the lighter.."

Shivu's lighter was a fancy one he bought from Abu Dhabi. It was shaped like a dragon and had a pocket knife.

"Then remove it.. he will hurt himself... "

Abhir tried, but Shivu's hold was tight.

"I can't."

"Nikkiji... Try again... he will hurt himself.." Abhinav said as he started rubbing Shivu's back. It was becoming difficult to hold Shivu. Abhinav was trying his best...

Usually, Epileptic seizures last for a few minutes... They have to wait it out.. and they also have to make sure that he doesn't hurt or endanger himself.

Shivu was holding the lighter firmly. The pocket knife was opening up. Abhir could see a few cuts.

"Shivu... leave it... Open your hand!"

But Shivu could not hear nor react. Abhir then forcefully grabbed Shivu's hand. With great difficulty, he pried Shivu's fist open and pulled out the lighter. Shivu's seizure was still not over.

"Papa.. what to do?"

"Nikkiji... don't panic..."

"But Papa... "

"Remove his shoes and socks. And rub his soles... Give him heat... "

Abhir did exactly that. It was difficult to do anything when Shivu was shaking so much.

Abhir didn't know how long it took... but Shivu stopped shaking gradually.

Shivu was semi-conscious.

"Are you okay, Shivuji?" Abhinav

"No..." Shivu muttered. He was not exactly looking at anyone. And he was laying limp on the ground without having the energy to lift his head.

"I'm sorry, Shivu... I'm sorry, Shivu..."

Abhinav felt Shivu's forehead. His body was burning up. That was not a good sign.

"Nikkiji, we need to take him to a hospital... He is burning up."

"What?"

"Let's take him to the car... I know a doctor... I'll call him..."

"No... Roohi is still in the car... She should not see him like this..."

"Nikkiji... Now is not a time to hide things... We need to take him to a hospital soon..."

"You don't understand!! She never saw this... I know this...I have seen this many times... But see! Still, I couldn't handle this... She would not be able to handle it... "

"Nikkiji... But"

"No... " Shivu murmured. "Not... Roohi...Not her... Please."

"You both..."

"I understand. Stay here. I'll call the doctor. He will come with an ambulance."

Abhinav said and left towards the car. Abhir hugged Shivu, who drifted into sleep.

"I am sorry... Shivu..." he muttered while crying.

"Nikkiji... Here's a blanket. Keep Shivuji warm. Dr. Chincholeji is coming. He is a good doctor. Make Shivuji drink this water when he is conscious. Nikkiji, Are you listening?"

Abhir nodded.

"Roohi?"

"Don't worry.. when I went back... Roohiji and Meethiji were sleeping in the car. "

"Hmmm..."

"Nikkiji... Don't worry. I'll take Roohiji to the hotel. And make sure she is safe and come back here. Can you wait for the doctor till that time"

Abhir just nodded.

"Nikkiji.. you are not alone... I am with you. Be brave."

Tears welled up in Abhir's eyes. These words, how is it that his Papa could say to him that easily? Will he be with him?

Abhir again nodded as he couldn't utter anything. Abhinav smiled. He caressed Abhir's face. "The doctor will be here... I will come back soon.."

"You both wait here."

Abhinav left with the car while the boys waited alone under the bridge.

Abhir waited as he was instructed. Shivu's temperature was rising.

"Shivu, I am sorry."

Abhir rubbed Shiv's back. He tried to remember the details of Shivu's condition. He needed to give them to the doctor. He remembered the doctor called it something. But he couldn't remember the medical name.

Abhir didn't know how long he waited, but an ambulance came after what felt like an eternity.

It was a small, battered-looking ambulance. A small man came out of the passenger seat of the ambulance. He looked old and tired. He saw the two boys under the bridge. He slowly walked towards them.

"So, This is the patient with fits." He murmured as he saw Shivu.

"Make him sit up. Let me check his pupils... I am so old now... I can't bend as I used to.." He spoke as sat down.

Abhir heaved Shivu up and tried to position him at the doctor's eye level.

The doctor checked his pupils and then his pulse.

"Hmm... did he have seizures from birth."

"No... Shivu started having them after a car accident. When he was ten."

"Tut... Tut.." Dr. Chinchole shook his head. "Poor kid. That must have been a huge blow to the head. So, is he taking medicines?"

"Yes... I don't know the name... But he takes one before sleeping every night. I think I have a photo of the prescription on my phone... I'll check."

"Relax, Young man... First, we need to take him to the hospital." He signaled two men to come. They came with a stretcher. They carefully lifted Shivu, placed him on the stretcher, and carried him to the ambulance.

Dr. Chinchole took a form from his pocket and started noting down.

"So... I need to fill this form first... What is the patient's name?"

"Shivu... I mean Shivansh Birla."

"And patient's age"

"18... Can't we do this in the ambulance itself? We need to take him to the hospital fast."

"Calm down, young man... Nothing will happen to Shivu. I came with the ambulance itself.. because Abhinav Sharma requested. There was no need for me to come. That man is a good human. Now, we need this form if we come across any police. It is mostly legal... so the next line.. blood group"

"B positive. Can we just leave?"

"Hmm... The one with the patient... Your name?"

"Abhir Sharma... I can answer this on the way, you know..."

Abhir was getting irritated. Why was it taking so long?

"Your age?"

"16.. my blood group is O positive...We both are from Udaipur. Currently staying in Dewdrop Residency Hotel... Can we just go now?"

"Kids these days..." Dr. Chinchole just shook his head.

They took off to the hospital.

***

Yash woke up when he felt the mobile vibrate. Roohi was comfortably sleeping on the bed. He slept on the sofa.

It was a message from Sanju. He smiled as he read.

'I somehow managed a ticket. you a**hole... The flight is in 2 hours. I also booked a cab service for her. Now, if you call me again today... I will kill you.'

He saw the ticket and cab booking details. As always, Sanju was the most dependable and resourceful person he had ever met.

'Thank you, Sanju... What would I have done without you.' He messaged back.

A middle finger emoticon came as a reply.

Yash smiled and sent a Wide grin emoticon to her.

He looked at his daughter. She told him everything she understood. Abhir met Mr. Abhinav Sharma when he came for trekking with his friend. The whole meeting was just a coincidence. For some reason, it seems that Mr. Sharma did know that Abhir believed that his Papa was dead. Sharma seems to have a family.

Abhir's Kasauli Papa was a sensitive topic for the Birla family. Yash never met this Sharma before, but he was curious about this whole affair. No... As a lawyer, he felt something amiss, when he heard the story from Roohi first time. He kept repeating the story, all the things he heard before. He knew he felt some ominous truth hiding in those details. But what?

He got up from the sofa to get himself water. He looked around the hotel room. The room was ok. But they could have gone to a nicer hotel. He looked at the soggy green tea bad on the cup and shook his head in disapproval. The room service here was not that great. He drank water. The bugging feeling still did not leave him. He just had to think. He sat beside Roohi. He caressed her hair. Maybe, if he breaks this clue, he may help Roohi have a normal life. Help her take her decisions herself. She was halfway there. Just a little bit more and she would be free.

He took the wasted tea bag from the cup and threw it into the waste basket. He stared at it for some time. And then it hit like a thunderbolt.

"That's it... Why did I forget about that?"

Just then, Arohi's message came informing him that she reached Delhi.

Yash was just so overwhelmed with the new information and possibilities that he had to talk to someone. He needed to calm himself. He called Arohi, "Hey"

"You are up? This late... I thought you would take a break from this whole burning the midnight lamp thing when you are on vacation?"

"I had some work with Sanju." He said ad he tried to find a scribbling pad. He needed to note down all the details before he forget.

Arohi chuckled. "Be careful, Mr. Bundela. Or else she would poison you. Anyways... I am heading towards home. London to Delhi always makes me tired."

"Well... Stay in the airport lounge... take some rest and Sanju booked the ticket... Your flight to Pantnagar airport will start in 2 hours.."

"You want me to come to Nainital? Why?"

"You remember someone named Abhinav Sharma?"

"Yeah... Akshara's friend... ex-husband. He died long back...What about him?... Don't tell me... Is it his 10th death anniversary?... Wait...It can't be right. I feel it is some 8-9 years. Roohi's accident was after that.. right? Or was it after Parth bhai's arrest.. no.."

"Arohi.. just calm down. Will you? It is not what you are thinking. But it is also not something dangerous either. Just come. "

"Yash... is everything alright?"

"Well, I guess it is ok... But maybe it can be good for us... You, me, and Roohi."

"Yash..."

"Arohi.. just come will you... Please"

Arohi smiled. Yash is always this stubborn only when it comes to his family.

"OK.. word of advice... Don't call Sanju now... She might actually send a sniper at you..."

"Her Rakhi will protect me from the bullet." Yash chuckled. His notes were complete.

"OK.. then I'll see you tomorrow in Nainital... God! You better treat me to a spa there... I really hate back-to-back flights."

"Love you too."

Yash read all the notes he wrote. He sighed. he really did not want to do this to Sanju, but what to do his childhood friend/sister/assistant is really that good and resourceful. He dialed her number. She did not pick up the first time. Nor did she pick up the second call or the third.

"Don't you dare!" Came a hissing voice from the other end after the sixth call.

"I already booked the tickets at the last moment... Don't you dare open your mouth for anything else?"

Sanju loved her sleep. And she hated it the most when it was interrupted.

"Ok... Sanju... But hear me out"

Sanju imagined pushing him off a cliff to calm herself. That worked.

"Ok what"

"Do you remember anyone named Abhinav Sharma?"

"Please... Do you think I am in a situation to remember things? Just tell me.."

"Abhinav Sharma was Abhir's foster father when his parents separated."

Things were somewhat getting clear for Sanju. The kid loved someone. Oh, this was regarding the 'soul' mates. Sanju massaged her head as the 'soul' mates always gave her a slight headache.

"Yeah... he died a decade or so ago right?"

"Nope, he is alive.. here in Nainital.. with a family."

"Oh! God dammit!"

"His name is still Abhinav Sharma."

"Well... I don't know what you want me to investigate here... He was assumed dead... they were wrong..."

"Yeah... There is nothing to find out... but if it was not for one thing..."

"What... trouble in paradise for 'soul' mates?" Sanju joked.

"No... he was not 'assumed' to be dead.. he was 'declared' to be dead."

Sanju's head suddenly started spinning, "You mean they had..."

"Yep... they had a dead body"

Sanju could not believe it. That gives them an advantage over the Birlas finally. This could be the bargaining chip they needed for a long time. Sanju smiled. But who could be behind it? Abhimanyu definitely cannot be the one. He was an idiot. Sanju was sure of it. Birla Hospital must have something to do with this.

"You Ba****d... You knew... I would be hooked on the last point."

Yash smiled. "I knew you would get the seriousness of it... This might be a nice chance for us."

"Wait... What if Arohi was involved?"

"No.. it does not feel she even has an inkling about it... I just talked to her..."

"Ok"

"So when can you give us something.."

"Let me see... this needs too much digging... And it's already been 8 years... There must be many dirty hands.."

"Come on Sanju... This is nothing for you..."

"No use of flattering me, mister... But let's see... I call you when I get something to even name as a lead."

"At least something by 2-3 days... I want to strike it when it is hot..."

"Yash... treat me like a robot again, And I swear, that will be the last thing you will ever do."

And saying this Sanju cut the call. Yash smiled.

****

"Nikkiji... How is Shivuji?"

Abhinav came into the hospital. Anchal was sleeping on his shoulders. Dr. Chinchole came out of the room just in time.

"Ah, Abhinav... Your boy is good." Dr. Chincholeji said patting Abhir. "He helped me understand the patient's condition... He even had the photo of the prescription."

"Dr. Chincholeji... How is Shivuji?"

"There is nothing to be worried about."

Abhir let the breath out that he didn't know he was holding on. Shivu was alright.

"It was the right choice to bring him here.. people ignore the fever-like symptoms after a seizure and it could have been a sign of something bigger. Fortunately... that kid's fever is just a normal fever.. but let him stay in observation for 12 hours... just as a precaution."

Abhinav nodded.

"And you, young man... take this" Dr. Chinchole put some clean hospital clothes on Abhirs hand. "Go take a shower and change these muddy clothes... I don't want my hospital to stink because of you."

Abhir nodded. Dr. Chinchole then continued to talk to Abhinav. Abhir left and went to the bathroom in Shivu's room.

He stood under the shower. He let the water drench him. He stood under the shower like this limp.. lifeless body... The mud was slowly flowing out into the drain. After what felt like a millennium, He just collapsed to the floor crying. Shivu was alright. Shivu was fine. His relief and guilt swirled inside his mind not making any sense. Shivu was fine.. but he was the one who did this to him... He was the one who brought this back to Shivu. For 2 years Shivu did not have any attacks. And now... because of him.

Abhir just cried under the shower.. he felt broken.. corrupted... disfigured... He did not understand anything anymore.. was he the problem.. was he the reason? Can he never be happy.. can he never let anyone be happy... His anger which spread inside him like poison was killing him. No.. his anger was like a drug... He just could not control himself from it. If he controls.. even that feels suffocating.. like he always feels in Birla's house. What was he supposed to do?

"Nikkiji.. what are you doing?" Abhinav came inside the bathroom. He was shocked to see Abir just crouching under the shower.

"Nikkiji..." He kneeled beside Abhir.

Abhir hugged his father. "Papa... I lied... I want to live... I want to live a happy life... I want to live a happy and long life... I don't want to live like this... Why is it that I can not control my emotions... Why am I always hurting others."

"Nikkiji... This is your age..." Abhinav said softly as he stroked Abhir's back

"No papa... I hurt you... because... I just felt really really hurt..."

"I know..."

"I thought I will feel better if I see you get hurt the same way I got hurt.. but it didn't... I did not feel better... Why?"

"You know the answer to that, Nikkiji..."

Abhir became quiet. He knew. Just because he was hurt, he did not have the right to hurt others. But where does the moral compass go when he is angry?

"I didn't want to hurt Shivu too... but it just happened."

"Nikkiji.. your brother is fine... "

"Yes... Shivu is fine" Abhir sighed.

"But you won't be... if you continue to stay under this shower for more time... You even got me drenched... Now come get up..."

Abhinav stood up and held his hand to Abhir. Abhir gave a weak smile and took his father's hand to stand up. Abhinav left the bathroom.

Abhir dried himself with the towel and changed into hospital clothes.

He came out to see Abhinav also in a new shirt. It was a funny funky T-shirt.

"This is the emergency T-shirt we put in the taxi. This is not mine... I don't wear these kind of T-shirts.." Abhinav explained. Anchal was sleeping on a bench. She was covered by a warm-looking blanket.

"Nikkiji... You did not dry yourself properly... Sit down"

Abhir sat on the chair and Abhinav started drying his hair with the towel. The rhythm in which Papa stroked his head with the towel was still the same as 10 years ago. Abhir felt nostalgic. His papa used to make him ready for school. He would play along with him and draw fake abs on his stomach. That was his happy days. Those days felt like it would never come back... but was there really no way?

Abhir felt the hoos Papa's hands stop. One look at the tear-filled eyes of his father made him also realize that his father was also going through the same memories... The memories of their past. The memories of the days when they were actually happy and together.

Abhinav couldn't control his tears. His Nikkiji grew up so fast. And he was not there. Now he is taller than him. Before, he was made to stand on the chair to dry his hair.. and now.. he was asked to sit on the chair to do the same. He missed his Nikkiji growing up.

He sat on the bench putting Meethiji's head on his lap. Abhir came after sometime and sat beside him. The room was quiet. A peaceful but melancholy quiteness. Somehow.. this hush lulled Abhir to sleep after some time.

Originally posted by: Annabethhoney

Hey buddy can u post ur story plzz…getting mad in the forum and wars….it’s really refreshing to see other alternative of the story

Funny... I just completed today... Part 8 uploaded👍🏼

I am really tired to type sometimes after office hours.. hence the delay

Originally posted by: umawanderer

Funny... I just completed today... Part 8 uploaded👍🏼

I am really tired to type sometimes after office hours.. hence the delay

Hehe by the way it’s beautifully written 👌🏻🥰

Uma thanks for the tag love 🫶🏼

You've included me in the story 🥹❤️

I've to confess last mt. & this one too I'm busy with my entrances exams.. so was not able to catch up with few update of the ff. Now I'm so tempted to read what role I'm having in the ff but I don't want to spoil the flow of the story for me as well 😅

I've finally decided to read them in order only. I'll read all of them soon and give my expert comments☺️ (Jo Ik you won't be needing 🙈 but I'll still be givin 😆)

Originally posted by: verve

Uma thanks for the tag love 🫶🏼

You've included me in the story 🥹❤️

I've to confess last mt. & this one too I'm busy with my entrances exams.. so was not able to catch up with few update of the ff. Now I'm so tempted to read what role I'm having in the ff but I don't want to spoil the flow of the story for me as well 😅

I've finally decided to read them in order only. I'll read all of them soon and give my expert comments☺️ (Jo Ik you won't be needing 🙈 but I'll still be givin 😆)

Read when you have time Sanju...

Waise bhi... I am updating really slow.... Like real slow... So you probably didn't miss out much 😜😜

I will be waiting for your expert comments 🙏