Tragedy

Chapter 49

Sidd and Avneet were standing in the hall, waiting for the cab, while Avneet's parents and Jai were also waiting there. There was tension in the air. No one spoke anything as everyone knew no words could console Sidd. There was silence all around. That's when they heard the horn. Sidd stood up, dragging the suitcase. That's when Avu's dad came close to Sidd with a file in his hand while Sidd was looking at him confusingly.

Avu's dad (handing him the file): Sidd beta, this is for you.

Sidd (glancing at file): What is it?

Avu's dad: This is your and Avneet's wedding gift, which I couldn't give you before.

Sidd and Avneet glanced at each other.

Sidd (shaking his head): No, I-I can't take it.

Avu's dad: Sidd beta, please! Consider it a gift. This is your reward. You handled everything very well. My daughter is a lionness, but you became her lion king. You took care of her every time. Now, you need us. It is our duty. Don't worry about money or anything. Just make your dada fine.

Sidd (nodding with tears in his eyes): Thank you so much.

Avu's dad (patting his back): I want you to handle our branch in India.

Sidd (looking at him, shocked): Uncle, but....

Avu's dad (cuts him): Siddharth, I trust you with my daughter as well as my money, and I know you won't disappoint me.

Sidd nodded with tears in his eyes while Avneet was looking at them with sparkle and smile on her face. Sidd hugged Avu's dad while he patted his back.

Avu's dad (patting his back): God bless you, my son!

Sidd passed a sad smile with tears in his eyes and broke the hug. Avneet hugged her mother and greeted everyone. They left the Nandra mansion.

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In India, Vaishu was sitting on the hospital bench, all nervous. She was patting her leg continuously while tears fell down her eyes as she glanced at OT. That's when she heard her name called. She looked up to find her mother, father, and Sam standing there. She stood up suddenly and hugged her mother tightly. Her mother rubbed her back as she sobbed hardly. Her mother's heart broke down into pieces seeing her daughter's situation. She slowly broke the hug and cupped her daughter's cheeks, wiping her tears.

Mom (with tears): Everything will be fine.

That was enough to break her down again. Vaishu's father hugged her while Sam got upset seeing everyone crying.

Sam (in her baby voice): Mumma, why are you crying?

Vaishu composed herself, aparting the hug. She slowly sat on her knees, meeting Sam's height while she was looking clueless.

Vaishu (cracky voice, holding her arms): Baby, promise me you will not behave difficult.

Sam (confused, baby voice): But what happened, mumma?

Vaishu (wiping her tears): baby, you love your papa?

Sam nodded innocently while Vaishu hesitated to inform her. After a lot of struggle, she finally told her.

Vaishu (cracky voice): Baby, your papa met with an accident.

Sam (shocked): Mumma, he will be fine, right?

Vaishu (tears falling from her eyes, nodding her head): He needs your prayers, baby. Pray for him.

Sam (tears in her eyes): He will be fine, right?

Vaishu nodded, hugging her tightly as tears fell from her eyes.

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There, the plane landed, and smoke filled all around. There were multiple announcements. People were rushing here and there, looking for their luggage. Sidd and Avni completed every formality and sat in the taxi. Sidd dialled Vaishu's number.

There, Vaishu was hugging Sam and sitting expressionless, hoping for good news. That's when her phone rang. She looked down at her phone, laying in her lap. She picked up the call in happiness.

Vaishu (tense, rush): Hello? Sidd? It is you?

Sidd: Hello, di. Di, how is dada? In which hospital are you?

Vaishu (looking here and there): Mumbai general hospital. Please, come fast, Sidd. Your dada needs you.

Sidd: I am coming. Please keep me updated.

Vaishu cut the call and glanced at Sam, who was looking at her with tears in her eyes. She hugged Sam and kissed her forehead.

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Sidd entered inside the hospital, followed by Avneet. He ran towards the reception while Avneet also followed him. The receptionist told him while Avneet thanked him. They ran towards the OT to find Vaishu and Sam sitting there. Sidd stopped a little far from them as he saw them. His feet took baby steps towards them while Vaishu suddenly looked up. Her eyes watered, and she stood up seeing her baby bro. A tear fell from Sidd's eye as he saw her sister after so long. That's when Vaishu stepped ahead and hugged him tightly. That was the moment they broke down in each other's arms. All the pain they were holding could only be shared like this. Avneet was standing there, looking at them with tears in her eyes.

That's when her eyes caught a little girl, who was standing behind her mother. She signed her to come to her, and Sam stepped forward. Avneet softly pulled her cheeks while she smiled. Vaishu and Sidd broke the hug after a long time. Sidd was still holding on to Vaishu's shoulders. He slowly wiped her tears while she wasn't able to stop her tears and nor was he, himself. Avneet stepped forward and hugged Vaishu tightly, consoling her. That's when the doctor came out of the operation theatre gathering attention. Everyone looked at the doctor while Sidd stepped forward with tensed expressions on his face.

Sidd (worried): Doctor, how is he?

Doctor: Who are you to the patient?

Sidd: I am his brother, Siddharth, whom you talked on the phone.

Doctor: See, Mr. Siddharth. We have done our duty, but he has lost a huge amount of blood. We are not sure if his body will be able to overcome this loss. We already gave him 2 bottles of blood, but unfortunately, it's not enough for him as he lost blood in surgery as well. He at least needs 2 more bottles of blood to make his body work properly again and to heal up fast. Kindly arrange 2 bottles of blood within 3 hours because the next 24 hours are very important and critical for him.

Sidd (cracky voice): I am ready to give him blood, either it's 2 bottles or 3.

Avneet and Vaishu looked at him in shock.

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To be continued.

I'm so sorry for the late update. Updates will be regular from now on wards.

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