Sohni Kuddi Namkeen Badi

Chapter 18

Sohni Kuddi
After a few minutes of sitting completely alone, I heard a thud from Mumma's room. Was I too harsh? Has she tried to hurt herself? I rushed towards her room and so did Dad. She was lying on the floor unconscious. There were no other wounds or marks. I sat besides her on the floor to check what's wrong.

" hello ambulance? " Dad was already on the call. She was put on the strecher and we reached the nearest hospital. " Due to hypertension her blood pressure fell to the lowest extreme" the doctors informed us. " she will remain unconscious for a few more hours. Rest assured is fine. There's nothing to worry " he continued in his most proffessional tone. Dad was too tired from all the emotional drama to reply. I thanked the doctor instead and went for paper formalities.

While I was busy in the paper work, I felt someone watching me intently. When I turned around the lady turned back and started moving in the direction of a patient's room. Later I called Alia, who was on another little coffee date with Shan. Since she's Mumma's dearest daughter, she must be there when Mumma opens her eyes. I don't want to hurt anyone anymore.

Kian was upset with me as well. I called him but it went unanswered. Later I will sought it out with him, I thought. First priority was Mumma. She should be normal. No matter what, she took care of me from the day I was born. She suffered those nine months of pregnancy to give me birth. What if she had an affair? She must not be happy in her marriage. Who am I to interfere. It's her own life, her happiness. If she's a mother it doesn't mean she has no right to be with the man she desires to be.

I am her creation. I have no right to tell her what's right and what's not. That's her duty to do. I just need to understand and be with her. So what if she loves Alia more than me? She has given me a life! Isn't that enough a reason to love her? She has given me food, shelter, a name and what not. She has sacrificed her time and efforts on me. Whatever I am today it's because of her. I am the worst daughter in the world. I was so rude to her on something which wasn't even my business. I failed to understand her.

I went towards Dad and sat besides him. He was completely quiet after he slapped me at home. Neither did he apologized, nor he told me why it upset him so much. As long as I have seen, Mom and Dad rarely do talk. Then why it affected him so very much? I didn't knew and I didn't wanted to know at present. All that matters is that Mumma ji should wake up and I need to apologize.

The dreadful silence was killing me until the sound of footsteps brought a change. I took a breadth of relief and slowly Alia and Shan came into view. Everyone was quiet around and the only sound of click clack came as Alia in her heels walked towards me.
" Di! What's all this suddenly?" When I told Mumma ji that I will apologize to Rohan's parents, she was fine, just a bit angry at you. Then how come she fainted? What exactly happened in an hour? How's she now? " she burst out with so many questions. Her eyes were moist. Shan was trying to calm her down. It was then that I realized, how much she loves Mumma ji.

My little sweetheart baby sister loves Mumma ji more than me and Mumma ji loves her. It's just because of me that both are in this condition today. And even Kian is not with me. I told her everything that happened. She hugged me tight but said nothing. She went ahead and sat with Dad. Dad was still the same, not saying a word. After a few minutes of being with me, Shan got a call. He went aside to pick it up.

His face was horror stricken throughout the call. I wondered what was the matter. Alia noticed this too and she went to him to talk. But before she could reach him, he rushed towards the reception. Alia followed him too. I felt awkward to interfere so I stayed with Dad. I tried to ask him why he's upset with me, I sobbed. I apologized for my words. I told him I need him. I hugged him. He didn't hugged me back. He said nothing. He stayed the same. Quiet and in the same position. Finally I gave up. When Mumma ji will wake up he'll be fine, I thought.

After waiting for Alia and Shan to come back, curiosity gave in and I walked towards them. Sometimes having no one to talk to you, kills your inner self. I wanted a change, away from this silence. When I reached towards them, I heard Shan " I checked it all, we can now go meet him"
Alia: which room?
Shan: 203 common now, Veerji is waiting..

" whom are you going to see now?" I made my presence felt and asked them. They were both shocked to see me.

Alia: Di actually.. ( nervously )
Me: Actually what Alia? ( glaring )

Shan kept his hand on her shoulder, as it to tell her he will handle it and...

Shan: Kyra, we are going to see Veerji..
Me: Kian? What is he doing here? ( tensed )
Shan: Kyra I.. ( stuttering ), just a few minutes back, I got a call, ( sigh ) Yes, he's here. He's admitted here. He met with an accident today. But don't worry, I just enquired he's fine and recovering. We were just about to go see him. Kyra? Are you listening? Kyra?

He met with an accident today.

He met with an accident today.

He met with an accident today.

Those words,
Simply crashed my world.

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