Shaadi Yaa Barbaadi

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Sidharth reached back home after spending 4 days in Italy. Although he had a plan to live there for 8 days but due to sudden restlessness he came back. He was just feeling uneasy and felt like seeing Shehnaaz. Obviously his mind knew that she must be lying on the bed as she is from 4 months but his heart indicated something else. Unable to understand what was happening with him , he decided to come back.

It was afternoon and he came back. He was feeling a bit happy today although he was restless too. After meeting everyone in the house , he could sense some kind of happiness that everyone generated. Thinking it to be normal he casually walked into his room and his face turned into a huge smile as he saw her face. He kept the bag aside which consisted chocolates for her. He believed someday she will wake up and ask for her pending chocolates so he was prepared already.

Coming near her he kissed her forehead and hands mumbling a "I missed you" near her ear.He kept his lips on her forehead for a couple of minutes until a drop of tear fell from his eye to her cheek and he wiped it softly. He felt as if she actually heard it and smiled but shaking off his thoughts he decided to change..

"Look Shehnaaz what did I got . While coming back I decided to visit your college. Although they had sent me your results but that file got corrupted and then it slipped off my mind to see your result.", He spoke

"See you got A1 in all except for Accounts. You were always weak in it. But in your exam , you showed good progress . I am very proud of you wifey", he spoke as he took out her marksheet and place it beside her as if telling her to feel it. She must be very happy knowing her progress even though she was newly married. How much he dreamt of his new married life and just after 2 months this incident happened leading a wound in his heart. And he regrets it more , he finds himself guilty and responsible for her state.

"Shehnaaz you know while I visited a church in Italy , a lady there said to me that she wants to marry me as probably I look very much handsome which is true", he started off his daily routine and laughed as he boasted about his looks. Ofcourse he looks so handsome any girl would say that.

"But you know my reply made her really sad.... I said that I already have a wife and I love her a lot", he chuckled as he spoke taking off his shoes

"Now who will tell her that you are making me wait since four months to say these words to you... I love you so much Shehnaaz... I just can't wait for everything to get normal...I can't wait to see your childishness...", he said this time seriously as he took off his tie and watch.
His eyes watering slightly. He just don't know why he is getting so much emotional today.

Shehnaaz seemed to listen everything. And the next thing that happened made him shocked... He felt as if he has seen shehnaaz show a movement.... He rushed towards to her to check if she is trying to come out of coma. But then , there were no movements of her to confirm his eyes. He knows , he has seen it. His eyes can't betray him. He has seen her hands and head moving a bit.. he did notice her fingers shivered and her eyes a bit fluttering.

He quickly dialled the number of the doctor . After half and hour , Sidharth looked all restless as he waited for the doctor to come. The family members were present too. Sidharth told them that he did noticed Shehnaaz moving her head a bit. Everyone tried to believe him, but they were unsure of it. Sidharth , who has seen it with his eyes , he was adamant that she is getting well..

The doctor reached in a while and Sidharth told him all the needful things. Doctor saw all the machines , gave her an injection.

"Mr Shukla , the thing that you are saying may be correct. But we can't say anything. The machines show no progress. Maybe it was just an illusion", the doctor said carefully. He didn't want to say anything which triggers Sidharth because In turn he will make his life hell. Already Sidharth has done so much to the truck driver , that the doctors don't want anything happen to them now.

"It was not a fucking illusion. I saw it with my eyes.. Do you think I am a brain patient", Sidharth gritted his teeth as the doctor made him angry and he shouted. His frustration taking toll on his health leading to issues.

"Maybe it can be true..but", The doctor tried to explain but Sidharth cut him off

"Ittt was true", Sidharth said dominantly while the doctor nodded his head. Who can win in front of this man.

"But sir tell me one thing. Did you said something or did something which lead to her movements", The doctor enquired . It may be true what Sidharth said but even her brain was not responding much. A doctor can't give a straight statement without even sure of it

"No..I didn't", Sidharth shaked his head but sudden realisation hit him. He did confess to her that he loves her.. did his words gave her the courage to fight for her life. His mental voice fighting with him

"Her brain is not dead sir. So maybe it can happen. She may respond to sound or anything that triggers her self. ", The doctors explained and went away leaving Sidharth in deep thoughts.

"Sidharth...khana yahi bhej dun tumhara", Mrs shukla asked. She feels so pathetic seeing his son in this state. She just prays that shehnaaz gets up some day.

"Nahin.. bhookh nahin hai abhi", Sidharth just ignored everyone and sat on the couch infront of Shehnaaz. Everyone left from there leaving him alone with his thoughts.

Sidharth's pov

The doctors words took a toll over my mind. I have literally read all the books related to cure coma and have already tried everything. I didn't have the habit of talking much. But I did with Shehnaaz who is in coma thinking maybe she will hear me one day amd show some movement. Maybe she will wake up. But being constant is such a hard thing. But I still did it for her .

And today I did saw her moving her head and hand. I am damn sure I saw her movements. Did she move because of my words. Or is it normal for coma patients. I just don't know at this point what should I do.

If her movements took place because of me , then I will do everything to trigger her so that maybe she will wake up.
And I know she will. One day she will get up and say  I missed you so much Sidharth

He looked at the sleeping figure of her. His face automatically changed from serious to happy.

"I love you Shehnaaz...a lot.. And I promise... Tum jo kahogi tumhare pairon pe laake rakh dunga..bas ek mouka de do", he spoke as he went into a slumber.

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I wrote this chapter just now. Because I felt so guilty of promising to update,but I didn't..
I am sorry 🤧🤧🤧