Chapter 15: Shattered Serenity

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The tranquil night that had embraced Kartik and Naira's romantic interlude took an abrupt turn, plunging the family into an unforeseen nightmare. As they descended from the terrace, a phone call shattered the serenity, casting a dark cloud over their lives.

Kartik, answering the call with a sense of foreboding, felt the world crumble around him as he received the devastating news. Naira, who had been steps behind him, sensed the shift in the atmosphere and rushed to his side.

Kartik (voice breaking): "Nnnaira ka aaccident. Nnnaira meri Naira. Nhi kuch nhi hoga meri Naira ko."

Fear gripped them both as they hastily made their way to the hospital. The once familiar corridors became a haunting maze of uncertainty, each step echoing the unspoken dread that hung in the air.

The hospital room, filled with the hum of machines, felt like a vacuum of despair. Naira lay on the bed, her face pale and fragile, a stark contrast to the vibrant woman who had shared a moonlit moment with Kartik just hours ago.

Kartik (whispering): "Naira, please... Utho naa Naira. Mujhe tumhari zaroorat hai please... Hamare bacchon ko tumhari zaroorat hai naira ."

The doctors, with somber expressions, provided updates on Naira's condition. The accident had left her in a critical state, and the prognosis was uncertain.

Kairav and Akshara, unaware of the severity of the situation, stood at the doorway, their innocent faces clouded with confusion and concern.

Kairav (whispering): "Papa, Mumma thik toh hojayegi naa?"

Kartik, torn between the responsibility of being a father and the heartbreak of being a husband, struggled to find the right words.

Kartik (choking on his words): "Ham sab kuch karenge Kairav jo ham kar sakte hai. Aapki mumma strong hai. Woh sherni hai."

The hospital room became a sanctuary of shared grief and silent prayers as the Goenka family, once united in celebration, now faced an unforeseen tragedy that threatened to tear them apart.

As the night wore on, Kartik clung to Naira's motionless hand, his heart heavy with a weight he never imagined he'd bear. The moonlit whispers of love and promises seemed a distant memory as the family stood on the precipice of an uncertain and harrowing journey.

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