Chapter 1
Rey drove frantically not paying heed as to what came in his way or what he might hit. It seemed as if was a mad drive which indeed it was for him as he felt his life being hung on an edge. Everything seemed like a blur to him and all he knew that he had to reach the hospital anyhow. God knew how many signals he broke and how many times he was about to run on somebody – but somehow managed not to but he could care less. The only thing in his mind was the phone call he received few minutes back and all he could remember was just rushing and driving.
As soon as he reached the hospital he rushed to the reception desk he spoke hurriedly
"M…Mrs.. Singhania… I m..mean… the accident case… I am her husband."
"3rd floor, 5th room on the righ.."
Before the lady could complete Rey dashed away from there to go and see his wife who was caught in an accident. His friends came from behind worried about their friend and more about Rey who seemed to be losing every minute and they feared he would end up doing something reckless.
On the other hand Rey reached to the room nearly running into people who came in his way. He just knew one thing that she had to be all right and he needed to see it himself. He stopped in front of her ward and saw her lying there sleeping peacefully. Her forehead was bandaged and there were scratches on her limbs. A drip was attached to her. It stung him to see her like that lying all so still amongst those machine and confine to the walls of that ward. She was a free bird not meant to remain locked up in a place like that even if it was for her well-being. It hurt him to see her lying silent, quiet and so unmoving. He was used to her chirping all the time, making faces, pouting, laughing uninhibitedly and just being herself – so to say. Her frisky nature was her tranquility and he fell in love with that and now seeing her like that was like passing thorns through his heart.
Swayam saw his friend standing near the entrance of her room. He knew Rey needed a shoulder to cry on and somebody to support him. As if reading his mind Sharon kept a hand on his shoulder as if showing that she was also with him and motioned him to go. He stood behind his friend and held his shoulder to make him face him. His eyes bore huge amounts of pain and his face was covered with creases of anxiety and all sorts of possibilities for the future. He just hugged him so that he could help Rey to ease out some pains out.
"What if she doesn't make it?"
"Shh… Rey stop worrying. The doctor says she has to be kept under observation for the next 2 hrs but everything else is fine."
"But what if something happens…."
"No it won't. Have faith Rey. Just remember u have to look after her too. Just have faith."
Rey nodded and again went to the ward's entrance seeing her through the window. Sharon saw how his friend looked through that glass as though it was the centre of the universe – the wonders that love could do. She smiled looking how his friend never broke down but stood like a devotee praying to his deity. She felt immensely proud how he held on his own.
Rey felt helpless, broken and his insides were wrecked. He wanted to go and howl and cry out to alleviate his pain but somehow he couldn't coz he felt as if his tears had also ditched him. He just stood there gazing at her and waiting.
Soon everyone gathered there as soon as they came to knew about the accident. Everyone tried to soothe him out forcing him to sit down but he didn't leave his stance not even blinked for a second. Their moms sobbed as their dads consoled them but like Rey they also weren't able to hold onto the faith like doctor said as the most horrible circumstance formed in front of their eyes.
After what seemed like an eternity the doctor finally came to check on her and then came out.
"Well she suffered a concussion due to the hit but she is all fine. Don't worry. We were worried about internal injuries and thankfully there weren't any. She is regaining consciousness and then u can meet her."
As soon as the words were out of his mouth Rey barged inside while others filled him with words of gratitude but to Rey this doesn't seem to matter. The only thing mattered was his wife who was lying there. He couldn't believe it. He gently traced the outlines of her face as if she was a soft petal which might get tarnished if even a bit extra pressure was applied. He stared longingly as though he was seeing her for first time and absorbing her beauty. Everyone came there and stood around her but Rey seemed oblivious to it. The only person that mattered was lying in front of him – his wife – his Kria.
Kria felt groggy as she tried to open her eyes. She felt a sharp pang of pain rush through her body and her head felt heavy. She held her head as she tried to get up but before she knew a familiar touch was helping her get up and she thanked her 7th heaven for it – she really needed it. She comfortably sat in half sitting position before opening her eyes to meet with the same hazel pair of eyes she loathed the most. Immediately she forced her hand out of that hold not paying heed to the pain that accompanied with it.
"How dare u?"
Rey was shocked hearing the flaring emotion in her voice.
"How dare u come near me after all that happened? Aren't u happy seeing me like this? Oh wait… how can u be happy? After all am alive with minor injuries – ur dream got shattered. Didn't it?"
"Baa…"
"Don't… Just don't call me that. U lost all the rights. And don't pretend as if u care coz I know u don't."
Kria spat venom while everyone was too shocked to say something. Kria turned around and saw her family and friends standing there – even Rey's parents. She figured out that they might have accompanied Swayam.
"Swayam I know he is ur close friend. But u know what he did and even after that how could u allow him to be here?"
Swayam remained quiet coz he wasn't able to wrap his head around the events. He tried to decipher what Kria was saying but continuously failed to do so. Kria turned to Rey's parents and spoke.
"Uncle.. Aunty.. I am really sorry. I know I am being rude but still… please can u just make him leave. I cannot stand being in the same room as his."
"Kria.. darling what…."
Rey tried to reach out to her but she flinched away from his touch and drew out a finger showing her resent to any further movement.
"For the last time… either u go out or I am moving out. And don't try to come near me. Just don't."
Rey was taken aback by the words that came out of her mouth. He wasn't able to comprehend. He walked back to the entrance still not able to believe and everyone looked towards him with helplessness except for one. Kria didn't even spare him a second glance and turned to the doctor who was checking her vitals. While he checked her injuries Kria's hand fell on her stomach and she gasped audibly grabbing everyone's attention and even Rey stopped at the entrance.
"Mom whats that?"
Kria spoke as she felt her stomach. Her mom looked towards her and let out a breath of relief as she felt that finally her daughter was dawned with realization but that was momentary after what she spoke next.
"Mom how could u allow it? I have put on so much weight and u didn't say anything. I really need to get back into shape."
As those words escaped her mouth the world came crashing for Rey and the tears finally made their way out.
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