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Chapter 6

Neil breaks the door and found Avni shivering very badly. Her hairs were messed up, sweat beads were forming on her forehead. Her eyes were bloodshot red. She was murmuring something.

Avni - ( while shivering ) Case 234 ... It destroyed me ... I ... I .... want ..... drugs.

She starts searching her room  and when she couldn't find drugs she threw things here and there and was screaming on top of her voice.

Avni - I want my dose ... ( She was crying bitterly. )

Neil and Prakash were startled seeing her state and went for controlling her before she do something grave.

Neil - ( while holding her cold shivering hands ) Avni listen to me. ( He tried to be calm.)

Avni - Neil I can't live without drugs please give me. ( while crying ).

Prakash - Avni beta listen to me. You are my strong girl right.

Avni - Noooooo ... ( screamed) I am not . Give me my drugs.

She free herself from Neil's grip and again started searching drugs. Neil went near her and  picked her up in a bridal style. He took her on the bed and hugged her tightly while sitting over there. She was hitting his back harshly, her breathes were becoming abnormal as she was demanding for drugs. Her body wasn't in her control so she was helpless. Neil broke the hug and cupped her face gently. She was pale and cold.

Neil - Avni listen to me. Breathe in...

Avni - I .... can't .... ( abnormal breathing ).

Neil - You can you are my brave bestie right ?

Avni nods negatively while tears were falling from her eyes.

Prakash caress her hairs gently.

Prakash - My strong daughter can do this at least try for us.

Neil - Avni do it... please.

With alot of difficulties Avni did it.

Neil - Now breathe out.

Her breathing were still abnormal.

Neil - Do it once more. Come on my brave girl. You can do it.

She did it again. Her eyes were becoming heavy.

Neil - Name any 3 things present in this room.

Avni was breathing heavily.

Avni - lamp ..... ( She spoke with very difficulty .)

Prakash - Say more ...

Avni - b....b...be...bed .....

Neil - One more..

Avni - pi....pic.....pic....ture.....

Neil - Good girl. 

He holds her hand gently and Prakash engulfs her in a hug and caress her hairs. Neil rubs her palm and then he rubs her foot. She was feeling drowsy but wasn't able to sleep so Prakash placed her head in his lap and caressed her head gently while Neil was rubbing her palm. Prakash sang a  lullaby for her.

Aa leke chalun tujhko
Ek aise desh mein
Aa leke chalun tujhko
Ek aise desh mein
Milti hain jahan khushiyan
Pariyon ke bhes mein
Milti hain jahan khushiyan
Pariyon ke bhes mein
Pariyon ke bhes mein..
Aa leke chalun tujhko

Ho chand chahe aadha
Ho phir bhi roshni
Ho chand chahe aadha
Ho phir bhi roshni
Ummeed jo na chhute
Har baat hai bani

Raaton ke sur se nikle
Subah ki raagini
Lori tujhe sunaun
Lori tujhe sunaun
Bachpan ki ek main
Lori tujhe sunaun
Bachpan ki ek main

Milti hain jahan khushiyan
Pariyon ke bhes mein
Pariyon ke bhes mein..
Aa leke chalun tujhko..

( Imagine Prakash singing this for Avni.)

Avni was sobbing slowly and her breathing was becoming normal now. Finally she drifted into a deep slumber. Prakash kisses her forehead while Neil covers her with a duvet properly. After sometime they both got up from her bed and made her sleep comfortably. They both sat on the couch as they don't want to leave her alone.

Prakash - I am having a business trip tomorrow but I will cancel that. I can't leave her alone.

Neil - Dad she's not alone. I am there with her. I will take leave from police station. You should attend your business trip as it's your dream project.

Prakash - But Neil ...

Neil - Dad you don't trust me ?

Prakash- I do but ...

Neil - Then you will go. I will take care of Avni. Don't worry.

Prakash- Okay Neil ... Make sure she's fine.

Neil - Yeah dad ... ( smiles ).

In morning

Avni wakes up and found Neil standing beside her bed with a coffee mug and his ever charming smile. He forwarded the mug towards her but her hands were shivering in fear due to last night. Neil places the mug on the side table and sits beside her. He takes her cold hand into his warm one and caress it gently.

Neil- It's difficult but we will be fine.  I promise you ...

Avni - You... ( little surprised ) you are already fine .. ( innocently )..

Neil - I am not fine Avni. I will be fine when my bestie will live her life happily. ( smiling ).

Avni had tears in her eyes. He wipes her tears and engulfs her in a warm hug. She reciprocates with equal affection.

Neil - ( still hugging ) You are fine ? Right ?

Avni nods in hug and breaks the hug. She was looking here and there.

Before Avni could speak Neil interrupted.

Neil - Dad have gone for a business trip. He had to leave early so he wasn't able to meet you. We will talk to him in evening.

Avni - Ohh ...

Neil- You go and freshen up. I will prepare breakfast for us and I want to tell you something important.

Avni nods and went to washroom leaving Neil in his thoughts.

Neil - ( in mind ) I guess this is the best  way for reforming her.

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