Randhir was driving rashly. His hands began sweating thinking of the future possibilities, what could happen if Parth's so injured. He could think nothing at that time, all that mattered to him then was only his safety.
Their memories came rushing to his mind. He was too numb to think of anything than him. Suddenly he felt his shoulders getting heavy with an unknown weigh. His eyes burned as they welcomed a new set of tears.
Randhir blamed himself for it, he seemed to be guilty. Parth's face was flashing in front if his eyes. If something happens to him for suppose then what would he say to his parents. What would he say to arpita. How will he explain them the reason behind his such condition.
Soon Randhir reached the hospital. Parking his car quickly randhir went inside to see him. He was about to go to the old receptionist but then only, came a man towards him. His shirt was blood stained. " Aap hi h na randhir shekhawat... aayiye iss taraf "... He directed him until they reached a ward that was little crowded as compared to the previous ward.
The worker guided him till Parth's room. On reaching the place, Randhirs eyes ached seeing parth wounded. His left hand was bandaged whereas he had some cuts on his face and other arm. His shirt was removed whilst his head was bandaged as well.
Randhir wasn't able to see him. Now he could understand how parth had handled himself when he was on hospital bed lying partially unconscious, his eyes were half opened as he was coordinating with the doctor dress his wounds. Parth was certainly looking nowhere in the air. " kya hua parth ko "... Randhir enquired.
" Wo machine K pass the uski workings check kr rhe the... K achanak technical problem ki waja se blast hua or Unko chot lag gyi ".... The worker said. " machine kafi Purani thi or uski waja se pehle bhi bohot sare workers K sath ye Ho chuka h. ".... He informed him.
Just then the doctor came out after completing his job. Randhir stopped him and said. " Doctor parth thik to h na. I mean koi serious ya major problem to nhi " the doctor asked him if he was Parth's relative and then said. " Nhi aisi koi baat nhi h. Haa par hath fracture hua h. Aap ko inka khayaal Rakhna hoga "... Randhir nodded.
The doctor then left whilst randhir after sucking in a deep breath went inside. No sooner did he enter in than parth glanced in his direction and stared him for a while. Randhir without uttering a word, came and settled down on the seat adjacent to his bed. Randhir searched for the words to start a conversation but failed miserably while parth waited for him to say something.
Almost after a month he's meeting him on personal basis and that too when he got to know that he's injured. Parth continued staring him until randhir initiated the conversation. " How are you ".... It came out as a whisper. Parth smiled serenely clearly giving him the answer of his indefinite question. Well, how would you feel your best friend would meet you after a long time and ask you ' how are you '
Parth closed his eyes and said. " Koi Zaruri kaam tha "... Now it was Randhir's turn to stare at him. " Kyu... Main tujhse aise Milne nhi aa sakta. "
" pichle ek machine se tune meri Shakal bhi nhi dekhi and all of a sudden tujhe meri yaad aa gyi. It's quite strange you know "... Parth stated mocking him in the process. No doubt he was hurt beyond anything. And the credit goes to randhir.
His mouth was shut. He had no answer because he knew that parth was correct from his side. " Tune mujhe bolna nhi Zaruri nhi Samjha... What if kuch hi jata toh ".... Randhir said ignoring his former statement. " kya hota, Mar jata or kya. ".... Hurt and anger was dripping from his each word. No matter how cool parth seemed to be he was too dere deep inside.
Randhir stared at him with surprise. How calm he seemed to be then. And moreover his words were more destructing than his physical appearance. " Enough parth. You're crossing your limits now. Agreed I didn't meet you till now... And that has a reason as well "
" Exactly... You have your own reasons. Isilye to pucha tha why did you come here if it's not related to work. ".... He snapped back as soon as randhir completed. " And you're to be blamed. Aaj Teri hi galti ki waja se hi hum yaha pe h "..... Randhir finally said out. Parth couldn't take it anymore. " Haa Maine galti ki and I accept it. Now you should leave Mr. Shekhawat there's nothing left with me to say on this topic. Everything has been cleared earlier. ".... Said parth while trying to get up. He applied too much force on his dered arm such that his hand slipped off the bed causing him wince in pain.
" Pagal Ho gya h kya. Can't you see you're not well. Stay still. ".... Randhir held him and made him lie again whilst parth looked at him unbelievably.
P- why are you doing this.
R- What am I doing???
P- (jerking his hands off) Yeh sab mat kar. Teri girlfriend ko pasand nhi ayega. You must leave now.
Randhir was mouth shut. Never in his bad dream have he thought that his relationships will take such a conjuring turn. Either his friendship or love has to be broken.
R- Usne kuch nhi kaha tha. Don't drag her in this.
P- Exactly... I don't want to drag her in this nor do I want to drag this conversation ahead. Jaa randhir.
R- Bol diya tune ya phir or kuch baki h. Now listen to me, jab tak tu thik nhi Ho jata I'm not gonna leave you alone. You Take care. I'm outside your ward. Kuch chahiye to bol dena.
Saying this Randhir stood up to leave the room but parth stopped him.
P- ( with irritation) what are you trying to prove Haa...
R- (turning around) That I'm your best friend and will always be.
Randhir exited the room while parth kept staring at his retreating figure.
One wants to stay alone while on the other hand the other is not ready to leave his best friend on any cost.
One wants to break all the broken ties again while the other wants to protect their friendship even if it's not possible.
This is what friendship all about. Where you keep it safe no matter come what may. They too have some issues that are soon going to abolish.
To be continued.....
Pata nhi kuch bhi likha h. Hope you're gonna read this this.
I'm not gonna drag this much soon TMJ will also come to its end.
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