Shraman Short Stories - EDKV

Roke Na Ruke Naina: 3

Ramnath was driving back home when he passed the Tiwari Killa and something caught his eyes. He drove into the drive way and what he saw left him in utter shock.

Right in front of him, was Shravan, sleeping on the bench outside of the Tiwari Killa. He was sleeping right in front of Sumo's window and by the looks of it, he had been here all night.

Tu jo nazron ke saamne kal hoga nahi

Tujhko dekhe bin main

Mar na jaaun kahin

Ramnath was in complete shock! How can Shravan do this. Did he really love Suman this much? He had his own house, room, bed. But no, he left all of that behind and was sleeping outside on bench. All for one girl. Did she really mean this much to him? Had he done the right thing by separating them. He didn't know what the right answer was. All he could think of was Shravan and for the first time, he felt bad for him.

But what was left to do? Suman was gone. Maybe she was alive, but she wasn't truly here anymore either. She had showed no signs of improvement. So what was Ramnath to do? It was too late for him to fix anything. All he wanted was to see Shravan happy. But he went so far to shield him from the world that he forgot what his true goal was. And now after everything that had happened, all that was left of Shravan was a broken man. A man who had lost everything once more, but sadly, this time Ramnath's love wouldn't be enough to heal him.

Ramnath parked the car to the side and approached Shravan. Tapping on his shoulder, he tried to wake him up.

Ramnath: (waking him up) Shravan!! Shravan Beta wake up!!

Shravan: (sitting up and holding his head) Papa? What are you doing here?

Ramnath: I should be the one asking that question! What are you doing Shravan!? You have a Mansion of your own and you are here sleeping in front of this house!! Why?!

Shravan: I already told you Papa! I am not leaving Sumo alone! I won't leave her side! I made that mistake once and I won't do it again!

Tujhko bhool jaaun kaise

Maane na, manaaun kaise?

Tu bata...

Ramnath: Shravan, look, it's not that I don't want her to get better. But it's been almost 2 months and Suman hasn't woken up yet. How long will you wait? What if she never wakes up? You can't waste your life like this!

Shravan: I will wait forever if I have to! I don't care! I am not leaving Sumo alone and that is final! I don't care if Nanu or Mamiji throw me out of this house! But they can't throw me out of Sumo's life. I love her, and I will stay by her till she wakes up and forgive me. I won't leave her side. I don't care if she doesn't love me back. I love her and that is all that matters.

Ramnath: (getting furious) Shravan! You have lost it! Come home right this instant!

Shravan: No!

Ramnath: You're not going to obey me?! You are saying no to me, your father, for some girl!

Shravan: Papa I already told you what she means to me!

Ramnath: (mad) Oh, so now she is more important to you then I am?!

Shravan: No Papa! Both of you are important to me! But right now Sumo needs me.

Ramnath: But Shravan! Can't you see she isn't getting better!

Shravan: Stop it papa!! Why do you keep saying that!? My Sumo will get better! I know she will! And I will wait for her!

Ramnath: Fine! Suit yourself! Even I want to see how long you wait for her. You will come crawling back to me Shravan! Mark my words.