Never Leaving U ( Completed )

Chapter 14

Recap: Vikram and Sana are married.

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All the television channels and social media platforms flashed pictures of Vikram and Sana. They were officially married. Priya sat frozen, watching the news. She never thought this would happen. She felt as if she had lost her game, and now, nothing remained.

At the hospital the next day:

Vikram, Sana, Rakshat, and Sana's father waited outside the hospital room. The doctor called Vikram aside.

"Doctor, how is my father now? Is he okay?" Vikram asked, his voice edged with worry.

"As of now, he is stable, but we will observe him for the next forty-eight hours. Ensure that he doesn't undergo any stress."

"Thank you, doctor. Thank you so much."

"It's my duty, Vikram. Take care. You may all leave now and get some rest before returning."

Krishnan turned to Vikram. "Your dad is better now. You should leave home with Sana and return after some rest. I will stay until you come back."

"It's okay, Uncle."

"Call me Dad," Krishnan insisted. "You've married my daughter and from now on you hold the place of my son."

Vikram hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Sure... Dad."

As Vikram and Sana left the hospital for Vikram Mansion, neither of them spoke nor even glanced at each other. Upon reaching home, Vikram called the maid and instructed her to assist Sana before retreating to his study. Immediately, he dialed Priyanka's number but her phone was switched off. He grew restless.

Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Krishnan entered the ward to meet Lakshmikanthan.

"Lakshmi, how do you feel now?" he asked.

Lakshmikanthan chuckled. "What would happen to me? I am doing perfectly fine."

Krishnan smirked. "I have never seen an actor like you."

"At least we succeeded in our plan. That's what matters." Lakshmikanthan said sitting leaning on the hospital bed.

Krishnan nodded. "We should be thanking the doctor first."

The doctor smiled. "Please don't thank me. I have known Lakshmi sir for years, and I owe him this."

Lakshmikanthan, still grinning, responded, "Still, this is something huge that you have done for us."

The doctor waved off the gratitude. "Enough of all the thanks. Stay in the hospital for a week, and I'll prescribe some vitamins to continue once you return home."

"Alright, but for now, I am starving. Treat me before Vikram returns."

Krishnan laughed. "Of course! Time for a celebration."

As planned, Vikram's father was discharged within a week. Vikram, however, never entered his own bedroom since Sana occupied it. He continued calling Priyanka but couldn't reach her. The media swarmed outside, making it impossible for him to leave and find her.

Fifteen days later, Vikram finally received a call. He answered immediately, only to hear an unfamiliar voice it was Priyanka's roommate, informing him that she had been admitted to the hospital.

Panic surged through him. Covering his face to avoid media attention, he rushed to the hospital, unaware that this too, was a setup. Entering the ward, he saw Priyanka lying pale and weak.