TRAGEDY TO TREASURE (COMPLETED)

Chapter 42

Next morning. At the hospital, Abhishek and Siddharth were sleeping on chairs outside the room. Abhishek's phone rang. He woke up. He received the call without even checking I'd.

Rehana: Hello Abhishek...

Abhishek (yawning): Haan maa...

Rehana: Tune to sach me maa ko maar diya.

Listening to her words, his sleep broke fully.

Abhishek: Maa kya kaam hain aap vo batao. Meri explanation vaise bhi aap samajhne wale nahin ho.

Rehana: Kaun si hospital me ho? Vaishnavi theek hain?

Abhishek: Vaishnavi ko hosh nahin aaya abhi tak.

Rehana: Kaun se hospital me ho? Main aati hoon.

Just then the nurse came out. Abhishek saw her.

Abhishek: Main baad me baat karta hoon.

He hung up the call. He went towards the nurse.

Abhishek: Hosh aaya?

Nurse: Yes sir. Please don't go inside. I am going to call Doctor. After her check-up, you can meet her.

Abhishek nodded. The nurse went to call the Doctor. Siddharth woke up and saw Abhishek.

Siddharth: Hosh aaya?

Abhishek: Hmm... Check up ke baad mil sakte hain.

Siddharth: Okay... Main fresh ho kar aaya.

Siddharth went from there.

After a few minutes. The doctor finally completed her check-up. She came out. Abhishek and Siddharth were waiting for her.

Abhishek: Is everything alright?

Dr: Yaa... She is fine but she has pain in her stitches. So, it will take time. You can meet her now. The nurse will bring her breakfast. Please bring this medicine. She will need it before and after breakfast.

Abhishek nodded. Dr left. Just then Sumedh came there.

Abhishek: Reemi theek hain? I mean tang to nahi kiya na?

Sumedh: Haan theek hain and vo na bachi hain to by choice vo tang hi nahi karegi. Plus, situations do influence her mind too. Raat ko uthi thi 2 baar. She was searching for you and Vaishnavi. Abhi thori der pehle Avneet ne sulaya usko.

Abhishek nodded.

Sumedh: Main tea and breakfast leke aaya tum logo ke liye. Vaishnavi ko hosh aaya?

Abhishek: Haan...

Siddharth: Sumu chal medicines leke aate hain hum.

Siddharth took a prescription from Abhishek's hand. Siddharth and Sumedh left from there. Abhishek went into the room.

Abhishek: Good morning

Vaishnavi: Good morning.

He went and sat on a stool.

Vaishnavi: Reemi?

Abhishek (smile): Vo sumedh ke ghar hain. So rahi hain.

Vaishnavi nodded.

Vaishnavi (nervous): Abhishek... Umm... I need your help.

Abhishek: Haam bolo...

Vaishnavi: Discharge kab milega?

Abhishek: Don't know maybe 3-4 days. Situation serious hain.

Vaishnavi's eyes were wide open in shock.

Vaishnavi: Aaj hi nahi ho sakta?

Abhishek: Hmm? Are you okay? Aese aaj hi kaise possible hain?

Vaishnavi: Please do something. Aese nahin to mera back pain.

Abhishek (worried): Backpain? Koi injury hui hain? Doctor ne to aesa kuch nahin bola?

Vaishnavi: Ah! Nahi vo actually...

Abhishek (caressing her hair): Bolo kya hua? Tabhi hi main help kar sakuga.

Vaishnavi: Umm... Shaadi se kuch time pehle umm...

She was trying to find words. Abhishek understood it was something about her past.

Abhishek (calmly): Listen to me. You don't need to worry. I will not judge you. You have to tell me. I can't help you without knowing what's the actual reason.

She looked at Abhishek for a few seconds then took a deep breath.

Vaishnavi: Abhishek vo... Before our marriage. A few days ago. Uncle took payment for the night with me from two boys and both were friends.

She closed her eyes, tears rolling down her eyes. She was nervous and embarrassed. Abhishek held her hand.

Abhishek (kissing her hand): Take your time. Calm down. You are not a criminal. You are a victim. Be strong. I am with you.

Vaishnavi (sobbing silently): I was on periods that day. I was not ready for anything. I tried to fight for myself. I tried to fight with two monsters. I had to give up. They were strong. They punished me for fighting.

Sob escape from her mouth. Abhishek tightens his grip.

Vaishnavi (sobbing): Whole night, they played with my body. By the end, I lost all my energy. I was naked and bleeding. I... (sobbing) They threw me on the floor. My back was paining to another level. Somehow, I came out of that place. Uncle never allowed me to go for treatment. After 2-3 days. A Doctor came for the night. I consult him. He said to keep my back straight while sleeping. So, I sleep on the floor. Now, as the back isn't straight. I am having pain.

She broke down by the end. Abhishek consoled her. After a few minutes. She calms down.

To be continued...