Shraman Short Stories - EDKV

Just Say You Won't Let Go: 1

Summary:

This story takes place right after PCT gets shut down and Sumo gets in an accident by falling into a pot hole. Shravan sees Sumo's accident happening and rushes to the sight, carrying her in his arms and bringing her to the hospital. The doctor's begin their treatment while Shravan waits outside, broken.

Soon, Pushkar, Ramnath, Nanu, and Preeti arrive at the hospital, shocked by whatever happened to Sumo. Ramnath tries to convince Shravan to go back home and rest, however Shravan refuses to leave Sumo's side.

Shravan spends the entire night in Sumo's room, holding onto her hands. Morning comes and the sun shines on Shravan waking him up. Meanwhile, Nanu and Ramnath come back from home and arrive at the hospital.

•••Just Say You Won't Let Go•••

Shravan's eyes slowly open as the sun shines brightly into the ICU. Shravan's eyes fall on Sumo's body, resting in the same position as last night. The memories from yesterday come dashing back into his head and his heart breaks knowing that he could have prevented it.

Shravan: (in his mind) What did I do? How could I have done this? And to Sumo? My best friend?! The love of my life?! No matter how much I deny it, nothing will ever change this fact! I love her! I love you Sumo! Always have and always will! There is nothing that will ever change this! You can make mistakes all your life but nothing will ever cause me to hate you!! I'll always find a reason to forgive. Even if there are a million reasons in the world to hate you, one reason is enough for me to forgive you! .....But what I just did? Will you forgive me for that? Sumo, I'm the reason you're laying on this bed. I'm the reason you're fighting for your life? How will you forgive me for this when I won't be able to forgive myself for putting you in this condition!?

Tears began flowing from Shravan's eyes as the mistakes of yesterday filled his mind with poison. Poison for himself. Guilt was eating him alive with every second he stared at Sumo's body. However, his thoughts were interrupted when the door to the ICU opened up, revealing Ramnath and Nanu. Shravan quickly wiped off his tears and stood up, allowing Nanu to sit on the stool.

Ramnath stared at Shravan with guilt. No matter how much he hated Suman, his love for Shravan was much more. He couldn't see Shravan hurt. And if saving Shravan's broken heart was by saving Suman, then he would do that!

Ramnath: (concerned) Shravan, Beta are you alright?

Shravan: (looking down) Hummm.......Papa, Sumo?

Ramnath: (rubbing his back) She will be fine. Don't worry Shravan! I talked to the best doctors in all of Delhi and they will be giving Suman the best treatment of all.

Nanu: I don't know who cursed my poor child? Why does the lord have to be so cruel to such innocent soul??

Ramnath: (rubbing his back) Tiwari Ji, please don't worry. Suman will be absolutely fine.

Meanwhile, the doctor came into the room to check on Sumo.

Doctor: I'm sorry but I will have to ask all of you to leave the patient for some routine tests.

Shravan: Doctor when will Sumo wake up??

Doctor: She should have woken up by now. I can't give you a precise answer but it should be soon. If not, than there will be complications. Again, if you guys leave I'll be able to proceed with my test.

Shravan: Yes of course.

Shravan, Ramnath and Nanu left the room, allowing the doctors and nurse to finish checking Sumo up. Preeti and Pushkar were still sleeping on the chairs after a hectic night. Shravan sat Nanu and Ramnath down, while he stood besides Sumo's room.