The atmosphere in the hospital corridor was thick with tension as Rohit and Reet waited anxiously outside their mother’s room. The doctor finally emerged, holding a clipboard with her report.
Doctor calmly
Aapki maa ko minor heart attack hua tha, lekin ab woh stable hain. Unhe aaram ki zarurat hai, aur aap log unse mil sakte hain.
Hearing this, both Rohit and Reet sighed in relief, though the worry in their hearts didn’t completely fade. They quickly made their way into the room where their mother lay, looking pale but conscious.
Reet rushing to her side and hugging her gently
Maa, aap theek hain na? Hum sab kitna dar gaye the.
Maa forcing a weak smile
Haan beta, ab main theek hoon. Tum log itna mat ghabrao.
Rohit, who had been silently observing, stepped forward, his voice filled with concern.
Rohit softly, yet firmly
Maa, aapko apna khayal rakhna hoga. Aapki tabiyat ab zyada kharab nahi hone denge.
Reet nodded in agreement, holding her mother’s hand tightly.
Reet determinedly
Maa, ab main yahaan hoon. Aapko kisi baat ki chinta karne ki zarurat nahi. Main aapka pura khayal rakhungi.
But just as Reet finished speaking, her mother’s eyes welled up with tears, catching both Rohit and Reet off guard.
Reet worriedly
Maa, aap ro kyun rahi hain? Kya hua?
Their mother, struggling with her emotions, finally spoke up, her voice trembling.
Maa with tears streaming down her face
Beta, ab meri umar ho gayi hai. Main bimaar bhi rehti hoon aur pata nahi kitne dinon tak yeh sab jhel sakungi. Can you do something for me reet beta?
Reet’s heart sank hearing her mother’s words. Tears started forming in her own eyes as she nodded.
Reet emotionally
Bolo maa, kya kehna hai aapko?
Their mother took a deep breath, gathering her strength before making her request.
Maa pleadingly
Beta, tum shaadi kar lo. Main aur Rohit tumhare liye ek ladka dekh chuke hain. Mere jeete jee main tumhe susheel damad ke saath dulhan bante dekhna chahti hoon. Main bas yeh hi chahti hoon ke tum apni zindagi mein khush raho aur apne bachon ke saath sukhi raho.
Reet was stunned. She felt like the ground beneath her was slipping away. She had never expected this, especially not now, and certainly not in such circumstances. The thought of marriage, which she had been avoiding for years, suddenly felt like a heavy burden.
But seeing her mother’s condition, her fragile health, and the deep desire in her eyes, Reet felt utterly helpless. She couldn’t bring herself to say no.
Reet with tears in her eyes, voice shaky
Theek hai, maa. Main shaadi karungi, usi ladke se jo aapne chuna hai.
The moment those words left her lips, a wave of relief washed over her mother’s face. She smiled through her tears and pulled Reet into a tight embrace, kissing her forehead with overwhelming love.
Maa happily
Mera bachcha, thank you!
Rohit, who had been silently witnessing the entire exchange, felt a deep sense of gratitude towards his sister. He walked over and wrapped his arms around both of them, joining the emotional moment.
