Yaarana

Chap 16- Shock

She kept calling Aryan, she was numb. But Aryan phone kept ringing. Then she tried Sona, who was suprised Imlie was calling her but she didnt pick her call on purpose. Sona and Aryan were having dinner and discussing their future. She switched off her call.

Vishu and Rohan after the show went backstage but one of the crew memeber said Imlie just ran out of the building as soon she came down the stage.
They became worried, they left too hoping they could catch her on the way. Imlie tripped on stone, but she got up and kept running . She had lost her senses.

She heard a car kept pressing horn "Imlie ! Imlie !!" But she kept running, Rohan got out of car while Vishu slowly went behind them.

Rohan got hold of Imlie and told her to stop. "What the hell is wrong with you?!!! What happen??? Imlie!!" Imlie was just staring at him.

Rohan got worried "Baby what happen?? Chalo humare saath " He pulled her towards car

"Nai Nai Rohan... Woh" she couldnt say anything
"Where are you trying to go? We will take you.. calm down" He caressed her cheeks, he was trying to calm her down. Her eyes were red, her face was pale, he could see she was shaking.

"Seven Hills" thats all she could say.
Rohan eyes went wide eyes but didnt say anything and took her to the car. He quickly whispered to Vishu and without saying anything they sped away.

They reached the Seven Hills hospital, before the car could come to full stop Imlie got out almost tripping again and getting hurt. She ran to receptionist who told her to go to room 217.

Vishu tried reaching to Aryan and Sona but in vain. He was scared . Imlie stood infront of the door , looking inside "Papa" she couldnt bring courage to go inside.
Vishu came behind.

Just then a Doctor came out of the room "Are you his daughter?" Imlie nodded her head

"Ms Shah am sorry. He passed away 10 mins ago. We tried reviving him"
"Huh? What no!! He looks fine! Look he is sleeping " Imlie said.
Dr looked at Vishu "I am sorry" and went away.

Imlie went inside , she tapped her dad "Utho!! Ketlu suso tame? Utho!! Jo maro show mast gaio tame no aavya . Hu gusse chu. Utho" she kept shaking him. (Get up, how much will you sleep. You didnt come to my show, i am mad at you. Wake up)

Vishu and Rohan came in , he kept his hand on Imlie shoulder . "Vishu tell him. I always been good girl, then why isnt he listening to me? Is he mad at me?"

Vishu was weeping "Baby ... please he is no more. Get hold your self"

"Shut up!! You and Rui always talk bakwas!"
"Ssshh bilkul ssssh" Imlie kept finger on her lips.
She turned around " Jo papa I will sit here until you dont get up. Utho ne!! Jiddi thai gaya cho" She said next to him taking his hand.

Vishu ran out , he couldnt see Imlie like this. He called. Neelam aunty.
"Hello Vishu beta"
"Aunty, woh Imlie.. Imlie"
"Kya hua?? Sab thik hai? Is she okay? Did Aryan and she fight again?" Neelam asked worried
"Uncle is no more." He broke the news to Aunty who too went in shock. He told them the hospital name.

In sometime Aryan mom and dad both came. Aunty was crying. She went in, she saw Imlie on floor sitting as if she is waiting. She was playing with her finger.

"Beta" Neelam came to her and sat next to her.
"Are Mom... what you doing here? Whatever is the reason, tell Papa he is mad at me. He isnt waking up"

"He will never wake up" She caressed her cheeks
"You too Mom! I dont want to talk to you either. You also talking crap like Aryan and Vishu." She put her face away from her.

"Beta listen" Neelam said crying loudly.

While outside, Vishu was getting mad. Aryan was going to washroom when he removed his phome pocket. He was shocked to see 100 miss calls from Imlie , Vishu and his mom.

He called Imlie first , who didnt pick . Then he called Vishu. Vishu told him everything. Aryan just stood there, his cellphone dropped from his hand. He turned around and went to his car. Right now , his mind was fogged. He didnt even bother to inform Sona, he wanted to go to his Dil right away. Aryan wasnt a person to cry, but from Vishu told him he couldnt stop his tears today. He cried for his Dil, "How can i " he hit hand on steering wheel "How can i not pick her call"
"Fuck!!!!!" He screamed

Back in mumbai, people came in to get Imlie's dad body to prepare to final rights.

"Are where are you taking him??!!" Imlie yelled.
"Leave him! "
"Mam we have to clean him and then the body will be given to you" one of the nurse said

"Huh? He took shower this morning" Imlie said
"Mam..." Nurse felt weird with her reply then she realzed that the girl is in shock.
Rohan held her , and gestured them to hurry.
"Rohan leave me, i want to see what they are doing. I told them he took shower. Why they want to give him shower again? Itne handsome hai papa. Kya clean karenge" she joked oblivious to everything.

Slowly, the night turned into early morning. They had to drag Imlie to her home. Aryan dad finished the formalities on behalf of Imlie. He came in Ambulance with the body. Imlie was in her dad room waiting just like any other day.

Outside Rohan, Vishu and some neighbors gather to prepare for cremation. Aryan car arrived, he barged in the house, ignoring everyone. He looked for Imlie who he found in her dad room.

"Rui! You also came , dad still hasnt come. You two my most important people in my life missed show. Am mad at you and dad too. " She pouted like kid.

Aryan crushed her into hug and starter crying.
Imlie tried pushing him away , but Aryan held her tight.

"Leave me , why are you crying?" She pushed him away irritated.
"Dil... dad nai rahe.... Sun please snap out"
"Get out of the room" She said angrily
"You have to snap out" Imlie pushed him, slapped him.
"Get out!"
"NO! COME WITH ME" He took her hand and dragged her outside. She kept hitting his hand.

"Look!!! HE IS DEAD!!! FOR GOD SAKE HE IS GONE!!ACCEPT IT!! SNAP OUT OF IT!!" he yelled at her.

Imlie fell on her knees, she stared at her dad body who was now covered in white cloth and flowers. She just sat there, she crawled to him. She kissed his head "Hu nai rou, tamne nath gamtu ne hu rou ( I wont cry... you dont like when i cry)

She kept caressing his head, Her friends and Neelam Mom stared at Imlie feeling helpless.

"Its time " Aryan dad said
"I want to carry him" Imlie quietly said. There was no tears, no expression , no emotions.

Nobody disagreed. She held him, and walked. She kept mumbling .

She did all the rituals, and finally cremated her had. She sat there, her knees against the chest . She stared at the fire.