Humsafar

Chapter 21 - Danger

Chapter Twenty One:

It's Going to Be an Emotional One:

As the fight continued, Prachi found herself face-to-face with her enemy. Just as one of his henchmen lunged to kick her, she punched him in the stomach and expertly flipped him to the ground before shooting him. The battle raged on, and as Prachi stepped inside a room, she was met by a familiar face.

It was Gaurav Thapar.

Gaurav: "ACP Prachi?"
Prachi: (smirking) "Yes, surprised?"

Gaurav: "How did you get in here?????"
He called for his guards, but no one responded.

Prachi: "Don't worry, Mr. Thapar. I've already dealt with them. Now, are you coming with me or what?"

Gaurav: (scoffing) "How can you arrest me? What charges do you have? What proof?"

Prachi: (holding up the locket) "This should be sufficient, don't you think?"
Gaurav: (shocked) "Give it back to me!"

Prachi: "Not a chance."
Gaurav: "It's better if you just hand it over."
Prachi: "It's better if you come with me."

With no other option, Gaurav complied and followed her. Prachi was focused entirely on him, determined not to lose this chance again, but she didn't see the danger approaching.
Suddenly, a knife pierced her stomach.
She gasped, clutching her wound, and fell to the floor with a thud.

(I was listening to the instrumental version of "Kal Ho Na Ho" while writing this, and tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.)

Simultaneously...

Ranbir jolted awake in his room, tears welling in his eyes.
He felt an overwhelming sense that Prachi was in danger.

Back with Prachi:
A truck barreled into the scene, hitting Prachi and flipping her to the ground again, as she gasped in pain.

Vividha: "Bhabhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"

She sprinted towards Prachi, who was struggling for breath and clutching her stomach, tears streaming down her face as she thought of Ranbir.

At Ranbir's Side:

Ranbir was consumed by a sense of dread, tears uncontrollably falling.

Back to Vividha:

Vividha rushed to her bhabhi's side. "Bhabhi, no! Please open your eyes! You can't leave me like this!"
But by then, Prachi had slipped into unconsciousness. "Bhabhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Nooooooooo!"
She cried out in despair.

Desperate to help, Vividha scanned the area for help and spotted a stretcher.
She quickly maneuvered it next to Prachi and gently placed her on it before rushing her to the car, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Once inside, Vividha secured Prachi in the passenger seat, quickly took the wheel, and sped to the hospital, determination propelling her forward.

At the Hospital:
Prachi was wheeled into the operating room. Vividha collapsed against a wall, sobbing uncontrollably, her forehead resting against her palm.

After a few agonizing minutes, the doctor emerged. Vividha rushed to him.
Vividha: "Doctor, please! How is my bhabhi? She's going to be okay, right?"

Doctor: "Prachi is in a critical state.
Her chances of survival are very low.
As for the baby, I'm sorry to say we don't believe we'll be able to save it.
We're heading into surgery now, so please be patient." With that, he walked away.

Vividha sank back to the bench, sobbing.

Meanwhile with Ranbir:

Sid walked into Ranbir's room and saw him with tears in his eyes, frantically trying to reach Prachi.

Sid: "Ranbir, what's wrong?"
Ranbir: "Sid, something's off!
I've called Prachi a hundred times, but she isn't answering!"

Sid: "Try calling Vividha. She should have her phone."
Ranbir grabbed his phone and, just then, received a call from Prachi.
Relieved, he answered and put it on speaker so Sid could hear.

Ranbir: "Prachi! Where are you? I've been calling you! Are you okay?!"
Vividha's voice trembled through the receiver amidst her tears: "Bhai, it's me, Vividha."

Ranbir: "Vividha, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Is Prachi okay? Talk to me!"

Vividha: "Bhai, bhabhi is in the hospital."
Both Ranbir and Sid were struck with shock.

Ranbir: "What?! Why? Is she okay? What happened?!"
Vividha: "She's in a very critical state, and her chances of survival are low.
The doctors aren't sure if they can save the baby either."

Vividha's voice broke completely as she struggled to continue. The phone slipped from Ranbir's grasp as he stood there, numb with disbelief. Sid took the phone, asking frantically:

Sid: "Vividha, which hospital?"
Vividha: "City Hospital."
Sid: "Okay, we'll get there as soon as we can."

They hung up, and Sid looked at Ranbir, who was still frozen in shock.

Sid: "Ranbir, we need to go to the hospital. Now!"
Ranbir: "Yeah, let's go!" They hurried out, urgency coursing through them.

At the Hospital:
As Ranbir, Sid, Dida, and the rest of the Kohlis rushed into the hospital, they spotted Vividha slumped on a bench, her hands buried in her face as she wept.

Ranbir hurried over to her, desperate for answers.

Ranbir: "Vividha! Where's Prachi? Is she okay?"
Vividha looked up, her eyes red and swollen. "I don't know, bhai. She's still in surgery."

Just then, the doctor approached the group, his expression serious.
Doctor: "Hello, everyone. Prachi lost a lot of blood, and we need AB+ blood immediately. We don't have that type in our blood bank."
Sid turned to Rhea, who stood nearby, hesitating.

Sid: "Rhea, your blood type is AB+, isn't it? You need to help!"
Rhea hesitated, clearly conflicted about helping, but Vividha interjected:

Vividha: "Doctor, my blood type is the same. Please, take as much as you need! I'll give it."
(In my opinion, everyone should have a sister like Vividha!)

Doctor: "We'll do our best. Please follow me." Vividha nodded and hurried with the doctor to donate blood.

After a Few Minutes:

Vividha emerged from the donation room and she returned to the waiting area.

Thirty Minutes Later:
The tension was palpable as the doctor returned. Ranbir, filled with urgency, stepped forward.

Ranbir: "Doctor, how is Prachi? Is she okay?"
Doctor: "Mr. Kohli, we have good news and bad news to share."

Ranbir: (anxiously) "What is it?"
(Any guesses about what the doctor is going to say? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!)

So, that's the next emotional update! I hope you all felt the intensity of the moment.

Precap: A major breakdown for Ranbir, Sid, Vividha, and Dida.

Questions of the Day:
1) What is the doctor trying to convey with the good news and bad news?

2) What major breakdown are the Kohlis facing?

3) Is the story getting more interesting or boring? Was this update good?
(Please share your thoughts in the comments!)

Just to clarify, I'm not like Nagpal, who makes bad things happen to good and innocent people. Just putting that out there! 😂😂😂

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Yours lovingly,
Sudha