Perfect Strangers ✔

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Nandhini walks out....

Chandra's POV:
I know i have a made a grave mistake without knowing reason behind. I was so heartbroken hearing about the accident. I should have properly listened to her words... but at the time I wasn't in control because whatever happened in the morning was unbearable...

When I was at office, i received call from paati. She responded that she is unwell in a dull tone. Without wasting a moment I went to home. Entering the hall, i was calling out Nandhini's name till i reached paati's room. I was completely shocked seeing her lying on the floor. I rushed, took her in my arms and patted her face. My began sweating as her pulse rate was low. A great tremor took over me.

"Paati! Paaati..." i yelled as I shook her. She didn't move. At the moment I felt my head to explode. Hospital.... hospital.... i immediately carried her and ran to the hall shouting Nandhini's name throughout. Where the hell is she? My eyes searched for her helplessly.

Making paati lay on the sofa, i went around the house, crying out at Nandhini as my heart thudded high. Where are you Nandhini? After knowing she is not here, I carried paati to the back seat of the car and barged into the front seat. I quickly messaged Nandhini and Ratan to come to hospital. I didn't want Shylok to stress as he is with anni. As I drove, could feel only my harsh sharp breaths. Am I going to lose her? No... noooo.... i gasped and trembled at that thought. I can afford to lose anymore... i still couldn't pass on my mother's demise and now this... i began to cry silently. Amma! Please.. please don't do this... i can't take this ma.... Are you wanting to take her also with you? Not fair..... amma's face was flashing which was making me weak. My heart became heavy in agony. I couldn't drive properly as it became so difficult to control my emotions. Why these all are happening? Why maaa.....

I constantly kept eye on her behind till we reach the hospital. I was not fully in conscious. Till admitting her, I was dieing slowly. I sat on the chair devastated. Then Nandhini came..... i vented out all my pain on her. I unknowingly wanted her to understand how much I was scared. I wanted to cry aloud in her arms but if she would have been with her these all wouldn't have be true. She shouldn't have left her without telling us. I can't accept that one point.

I admit I was wrong in accusing her. But today I could see a new face of Nandhini. I never seen her like this. Fierce with hurt...

Her each words were literally like slapping my face. I couldn't imagine my words impacted her so much. My anger and emotional management is so worse.... my intentions were not to hurt her. I can never hurt her....... but her eyes were so beautiful while expressing anger. Even that was admirable. I wanted to convince her but i felt she needs some time. I called Ashish, enquiried about uncle's health and got relieved.

*** End of POV ***

Meanwhile in Lalita's room, Nandhini revealed about the accident to Shylok, Durga and Ratan. They felt so bad. She assured he is better now. Lalita slowly blinked her eyes.

Lalitha: Nandn..ini.. Nandhini...

Everyone looked at her. Lalita's face looked disturbed still in semi conscious state. Nandhini went close to her.

Nandhini: paati... you are alright...

Nandhini caressed her hair lightly as she turned calm. As she began to sleep, they all moved out of the room.