Chapter 38: The Melody of Healing

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The next day, Akshara arrives at the hospital. As she walks through the corridors, she notices a child in the oncology ward crying, unwilling to undergo chemotherapy. The child's parents and the medical staff are trying to comfort him, but nothing seems to work. Akshara, with a gentle smile, decides to approach the child.

Akshara (kneeling beside the child, softly): "Kya hua champ? Tumhari ye cute si smile kahaan chali gayi? Bolo, main tumhari help kar sakti hoon?"

The child looks up at Akshara, tears still brimming in his eyes. She gently takes his hand.

Akshara (smiling): "Kya tumhe pata hai? Humari zindagi kitni khoobsurat hai. Main tumhe ek gaana sunati hoon, jo tumhara dil khush kar dega. Sunoge?"

The child nods slowly, curiosity replacing some of his fear. Akshara begins to sing softly, her voice filling the ward with warmth and comfort.

Akshara (singing):
"Hey..Aeyy...
Life is Beautiful
Dil Se Bandhi Ek Dor
Jo Dil Tak Jati Hai
Dil Se Bandhi Ek Dor
Jo Dil Tak Jati Hai
Pyar Ke Bandhan Bandhe Jati Hai
Pyar Ke Bandhan Bandhe Jati Hai..."

As she continues singing, the child's tears begin to dry, and a small smile starts to appear on his face. The soothing melody and Akshara's gentle voice work their magic, calming the child's fears. Meanwhile, Abhimanyu is passing by the ward. The sound of Akshara's singing makes him stop in his tracks.

Abhimanyu (to himself, mesmerized): "Iski awaaz... kitni pyari hai. Koi kaise isse pyar na kare? Yeh dil ko sukoon dene wali awaaz hai."

He peeks inside the ward, completely captivated by the sight of Akshara singing to the child. His eyes soften, and a tender smile forms on his face as he watches her, his heart swelling with affection. Lost in her voice, he looks like a love-struck puppy, his eyes full of admiration and love.

Inside the ward, the child is now fully entranced by Akshara's song. His fear of the treatment seems to vanish, replaced by the joy and comfort her voice brings. The nurses and doctors exchange relieved glances, grateful for Akshara's unexpected intervention.

Child (smiling up at Akshara): "Didi, aapki awaaz kitni acchi hai. Main ab bilkul bhi nahi darta."

Akshara (gently ruffling his hair): "Dekha? Tum kitne brave ho. Ab toh tumhe kisi cheez se darne ki zaroorat hi nahi hai. Tumhe jaldi se theek hona hai, phir hum dono milke aur bhi gaane gaayenge, okay?"

Child (nodding happily): "Pakka, Didi!"

Akshara smiles warmly at the child before giving him a comforting hug. She stands up to leave, but just as she turns, her eyes meet Abhimanyu's standing at the door, lost in her voice and presence.

Akshara (surprised): "Abhimanyu? Tum yahan..."

Abhimanyu (smiling, still a bit dazed): "Main... uh... bas guzar raha tha. Tumhari awaaz sun kar yahan ruk gaya. Tumne bachhe ke liye jo kiya... it was incredible, Akshara."

Akshara (blushing slightly): "Kuch khas nahi tha. Bas usse khush karne ki koshish kar rahi thi."

Abhimanyu (gazing at her with admiration): "Tumhari awaaz mein sach mein jaadu hai, Akshara. Aaj tumne sirf us bachhe ka hi nahi, mera din bhi bana diya."

Akshara (smiling shyly): "Tumne zyada tareef kar di, Abhimanyu. Main toh bas... apna farz nibha rahi thi."

Abhimanyu (softly): "Kuch farz dil se jude hote hain, Akshara. Aur tumhari awaaz, tumhara pyaar... yeh sab tumhare dil se nikalta hai. Isliye yeh sab ke dil tak pahunchta hai."

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