Ghum hai kisi ke pyaar mein....Ek nazariya

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It was the next day. Isha and Shantanu brought Ishaan for a check-up at the hospital. Savi also accompanied the trio on Ishaan's constant insistence. Ishaan was stuck on the fact that Savi was leaving him soon. He couldn't afford to miss even a second of their remaining time. Ishaan's shoulder was getting better. The doctor nodded, "your bullet wound is healing perfectly. Stitches would be removed after a week. After another week of complete healing and rest, your arm sling would be removed, too. And a couple weeks rest and you would be healed, Mr Ishaan."

Ishaan was lost in thought; therefore, he didn't reply to the doctor. He was pondering over the days he had to win Savi back. Two weeks. He had two weeks. Isha and Shantanu exchanged a look of relief. Savi joined her hands, closed her eyes, and thanked Bappa for saving her love, Ishaan Sir. Shantanu held the doctor's hand, "Thank you so much, doctor. I cannot express my gratitude enough." The doctor smiled, "It is my duty, Mr Bhosale. You don't have to thank me." Shantanu nodded with a smile and squeezed the doctor's hand before releasing his hold. Isha squeezed Shantanu's shoulder. Shantanu hugged Isha to his side. The doctor excused himself.

The four of them then returned home. Harini welcomed them. The whole while Ishaan was silent. Isha led Ishaan towards his room while Shantanu brought the medicines and fruits to the room, following behind the mother-son. Harini looked tensed as she pulled Savi to the corner, "Tai! What's up with you? What happened?" Savi asked as she softly held Harini's arm, observing how her sister was visibly agitated. Harini started in a hushed tone, mindful of the Bhosale's, "Savi! We are in trouble. As we left our rented house, we had nowhere to live. Last night we spent here. But what now? Where will we go until Ishaan Sir heals?" Savi frowned, "Tai, don't worry, we will rent a cheap hotel room for two weeks." Harini shook her head, "No, Savi! We don't have money to spend on motel rooms! We barely saved to leave Pune." Savi's frown deepened. Her sister was right. They don't have money to afford any hotel rooms. She doesn't have any income source anymore to earn for their expenses now, for Harini's medicines. They had no plan, no place, and no money to stay in Pune. They were supposed to leave four days ago.

Harini shook Savi, "what are we going to do?" Savi sighed as she stared at Harini, "I will see what I can do, Tai. Don't worry. I will do something." Harini was not convinced, "but Savi--" Harini was interrupted by Isha as she cut in, "Savi Bada, Harini Bada, what kind of behaviour is this?" Savi and Harini turned around and faced Isha who stood with hands crossed across her chest. Shantanu and Ishaan stood behind her. They all heard the two sister's conversation. Savi and Harini shared confusion through a side glance. Isha continued, "Did I die that you are not even considering me to ask for help? Am I so much worthless and useless in your eyes?" Savi and Harini immediately shook their head. Savi went to Isha, Harini following behind, and held Isha's forearm, "Ma'am, please! You know I respect you so much. You are like my mother." Harini nodded, "Yes, Isha Ma'am. You are our family."

Isha shook her head, "I am like your mother. And not your mother. You don't take me as your family. You two were fretting over where to live instead of coming to me. Why?" Savi and Harini didn't dare to say anything. Isha was visibly upset. Shantanu was in the same boat as the sisters. He had no courage to interrupt Isha when she was this angry. Also, he agreed with his wife. Savi and Harini don't even think about them when the two are troubled. Ishaan was mildly surprised upon seeing Isha angry with Savi. He recalled his childhood when Isha pretended to get angry with him so that Ishaan would comply and obey her. It was a sweet moment. And his every memory with his mother was bittersweet.

"You two are going to stay in this house with us until you decide what to do next or if you leave Pune." Isha's voice held finality and dripped with firmness. Savi and Harini nodded with a sigh as the two looked down. Suddenly, the two were engulfed in a hug by Isha, "You two are my daughters. I cannot bear to see you suffer anymore. Please let me lessen your pain, Bada, let me in your life. Please." Savi and Harini hugged back Isha. The two nodded, eyes getting teary. They recalled their own mothers as Isha's embrace and love reminded them of their mothers. Savi choked as she said, "Thank you, Ma'am." Isha caressed her head and said nothing. Ishaan let out a breath as he watched the interaction. It was good that Savi would stay here with him.