Guilt, trust, love

WON OR LOST?

After some time, the doctor asked the Bhalla and Iyyer families to go in Ishita's room and say some nice things to her, touch her hands, face to see if she responds. One by one all of them go inside. But alas, there was no response. Then Simmi suggests of getting Ruhi and Adi who were at home with Mihika.

R: Wait Simmi. Ek baar main usse milta hoon.  I am sure she will respond to me.

T: (shouts)  Bilkul nahi. Tu uska pati jaroor hoga par aaj wo is haal mein hain toh sirf teri vajah se. Tu uske ird-gird bhi mat bhatak warna mujhse bura koi nahi hoga.

Doc: Dheere boliye Mrs. Bhalla. Yeh hospital hain. And I think Mr. Raman is right. In most of the cases, I have observed that wives do react to their husbands' voice or touch. Raman, you please go and see her.

R: Thank you Doctor.

He goes inside closing the door behind him. He stands their, tears falling from his eyes.

R: Ishita, main nahi jaanta aaj tujhse kya kahoon. Lekin itna jaanta hoon ki jo main keh raha hoon, wo tum sun rahi ho. (sobs) Tumhe nahi pata tumhe aaj iss halat mein dekh kar mujh pe kya beet rahi hain. (takes a step forward) Main jaanta hoon tu mujhse naraj hain, aur meri madrasan na apni narajgi aise sote-sote nahi jatati. Woh ladti hain mujhse. Meri Jhansi ki rani! (again a step forward) uth ja na please. Aaj maine itni badi galati ki, toh mujhe chhadu se nahi maregi?! Mujhe laathi se, belan se kisise bhi maar par maar yaar. (one more step) tera raavan kumar na sirf wahi samajhta hain aur ek bas tuhi hain jo use har ek cheez samjha bhi sakti hain aur sambhal bhi sakti hain. (now he reaches her bed and caresses her wounds, kisses her bandaged head) Main tujhse hamesha kehta hoon na ki bas roti hi rehti hain... kabhi koi alag reaction nahi deti. Toh dekh, aaj main bhi wahi kar raha hoon. Tera raavan kumar tere saamne ro raha, bahe phailaye khada hain. Please jaldi se aaja mere paas. (sobs) Pata hain ladai karke aaya hoon tere liye andar. Woh jo bahar hain na... un logon lagta hain ki tera mera rishta bas itna sa hi hain. Ek ladai, ek zagda aur hamara rishta khatam. Par unhe kahan pata hain hi yeh rishta toh saat janmon ka hai! Sirf tera aur mera... sirf hamara... sirf hamare liye! Tu toh dhadkan hai na meri. Toh phir yeh dil dhadkan ke bina kaisa chalega ?! Chal yaar ab itni lambi speech di hai, ab to uth jaa! Woh jo blue saree thi na, woh maine bas tumhare liye hi li hain, aur uske saath matching diamond earring bhi laye hain. Bilkul subtle, just the way you like. Ab bas jaldi se yahan se chal aur woh sab kuchh pehenke dikha mujhe. Haan hai to woh kapadon ki thaan hi, but meri madrasan usme bohot pyari lagegi, I am sure. Are haan... pyar se yaad aaya, sunn, itne dino mein toh kahan hi nahi na... I love you yaar! (He showers numerous kisses on her hands, forehead, face.) I love you meri jaan!

Just then, he feels some slight movement near his hand. He saw her fingers moving. He called the doctor immediately.

D: Mr. Raman, this is no less than a miracle. Your love won! Aap bahar wait kijiye. Main ek baar unhe check karta hoon.

Raman was almost dancing with joy. He was happy, he was crying, he was smiling... all at the same time! He came out and shared this news with the family. They thanked Maata Rani, Murugan and all Gods for bringing Ishita back to life. The doctor came out.

D: There is a good news. Mrs. Ishita ki health mein kaafi sudhar hain. She gas regained consciousness. You all can meet her. Raman along with the whole family went inside.

Raman looked at Ishita with a soft smile and love-filled, teary eyes. He neared her bed and keeping his hand on her forehead asked her...

R: Ishita, how are you feeling now? I am so relieved to see you perfectly fine. Meri toh jaan hi nikal gayi thi warna...

I:  (smiles a bit hesitantly) Thanks for your concern. I am fine. (she blinks her eyes as if trying to gauge her surroundings)     Subbu kahan hai?