Mine

Chapter 36

The Chatterjee's arranged godh barayi (baby shower/bangle ceremony) for their youngest daughter-in-law. Every single thing was prepared in detail according to Nidhi and Abhimanyu's preference. The house was decorated and guests were invited. It was going to be an introductory party for Nidhi into the family. She was going to be introduced as the youngest daughter-in-law of the family. Everyone was exhilarated about the big announcement the family was about to make. The house gave a total fete vibe, however, the to-be parents were a bit uncertain about the success of the event. Since morning, both were feeling weird about all the exuberant events. Somewhere, at some corner of their hearts, they felt that something big is going to happen that would cost fatalities. Both managed to put a happy facade, but deep down they were worried of any ghastly bearings.

The guest started to arrive and the functions commenced full swing. One by one came and gave the couple their blessing. Abhimanyu didn't move an inch from his wife. He was sitting next to her and was watching everyone like a hawk. His gut feeling was gushing him not to leave her sight, hence he chose to sit next to his wife who was also lost in her own thought. Everything was going well till they heard a loud bang. Everything happened too quickly, but Abhimanyu's first glance was on his wife who was soaked in blood. Her muffled cries numbed him. But he soon got back to his senses and screamed for his wife who was losing her blood and consciousness. He carried her to his car and drove to the hospital. He couldn't wait for an ambulance and he couldn't think straight. He somehow managed to reach the hospital. He looked like a mess but didn't stop whispering sweet nothings to her. His tears didn't stop cascading and he didn't bother to wipe them as well. After a bit of drama and Abhimanyu's threatening, they brought his wife to the operation theater. He was praying for their well-being. He wanted the three of them to be safe and sound next to him. And there came out his biggest nightmare... the doctor asked to choose either one of them. It literally killed him, but he has to decide and he did.

Right now all he wanted was his wife's wellbeing and nothing else. He knows his decision would be strongly opposed by his wife. That doesn't mean he didn't love their children. He loves them a lot but he is too selfish to lose his Nidhi and raise his children alone. He can't do that. He loved his wife more than his life. There is no Abhimanyu if there is no Nidhi. Abhimanyu knew very well that he won't survive a day without his wife, so he decided to give up their munchkins. He was shattered when he gave up on his little warriors but he doesn't want to lose his wife at any cost. The doctor went in, but he cried in vain. He prayed to God for their well-being. Although he chose his wife, he still hoped there would be chances of survival for his munchkins. He was hoping for a miracle to happen. He kept praying and praying. His cries didn't stop. He was unable to talk or say anything to his family who approached him. When he opened his mouth, all he could do was cry out loud like that's the last day of his life. He hugged his mother and cried in agony. Everyone present there was in tears seeing Abhimanyu so broken and vulnerable.

After almost an eternity the doctor came out from the operation theater. Abhimanyu was afraid to ask anything. He didn't want to listen to anything unpleasant. He was looking at the doctor with fear and hope. Understanding his quest, the doctor told them the most awaited news. 'Your babies are saved, Mr. Chatterjee...' he was happy, but it terrified him to the core. 'How's my wife, doctor. Wo teek to hain na?' (Is she alright?) The doctor's reaction changed a bit solemn and worrisome. 'Mr. Chatterjee... she has lost a lot of blood, but we managed to save her, at least for now.' 'What do you mean?' 'She's still in critical condition. She needs donors and we have to put her on a ventilator. She has to respond to the treatment within 48 hours, but if she fails we have to let go of her.' This irked Abhimanyu to the core, he held the doctor's collar and shouted, 'how could you do that? When I clearly chose her, why did you choose otherwise? why? I want her to be fine... fit... by my side. Do anything, but I want her fit and fiddle.' Abhimanyu was losing his sanity listening to the doctor.

Everybody was shocked to see Abhimanyu in such shape. One glance people can tell he didn't perceive the news wholly. However, he composed himself and said, 'please save her... this a request.' His big fat tears cascaded shamelessly again. He wasn't again bothered by that. He was sitting next to his wife begging for her to come back to her. He didn't even see his newborn children. He couldn't face them. His emotions are everywhere now. Seeing his motionless wife, he felt sad, he felt angry... no he was actually raging... He wanted to finish the person personally, torture him till he begs for his death, but he wouldn't give that pleasure to him. He would use all sadistic ways to see his own doom. The person has to understand the consequences for touching his woman... his wife... He called Asfandyaar and narrated everything that happened to Nidhi. Asfandyaar was fuming and declared he will make sure the person see his doom before he goes to hell.

Two days later...

Nidhi was awake after 24 hours, but she had a couple of seizures, thus she was sedated and put under an induced coma. Abhimanyu didn't leave her side at all. He was there with her every single second forgetting about everything and everyone. His only concern was his wife. He wanted to celebrate every moment of their parenthood together, but things had turned out to be ugly that Nidhi is comatose now. Even though he was sad that his wife is still in a coma, but he was glad at least now he knows that his wife would be alive. She will be with them once she's tired of sleeping.

Asfandyaar and Abhimanyu's team found the man behind the attack and informed Abhimanyu about him. He was none other than her so-called-suitor cousin. He escaped from the prison to harm Abhimanyu but his wife took the bullet for him. Abhimanyu felt guilty as Nidhi again put him above everything. He asked his parents to be with Nidhi. He wanted to finish the unfinished. He has sworn to show a living hell to him and to whoever was involved in the attack. He smirked as he is going for playtime. A real playtime. They tortured the men till they see their own doom. They abused them psychologically, emotionally, and then physically. The accused became paranoid and started to beg for their death. Asfandyaar and Abhimanyu definitely wouldn't give any easy death to them. Not until they know that they have plucked till the root.

He still remembered when she was rushed to hospital, before falling unconscious she declared her undying love for her husband. He vowed to cherish her, and love her till death do them apart. His wife is the centre of the universe. People might think that he is mad, but that is what he is. He indeed loves his children, but his wife is his lifeline. No matter what happens, he will choose her over and over, in a heartbeat.