She was his
brother’s wife for him, and yet she had let him make love to her. This was all
her fault. Only if she had kept her emotions in check, and not gotten carried
away that night, things wouldn’t have gotten out of hand as they had now. His
condition had worsened, and it was all her fault. She had never behaved like a
sister in law with him. She had always behaved like a wife. It was no wonder
that he had reacted the way he had, and his nightmares had worsened. But she’d
have to rectify this mistake of hers. No matter what, she’d have to keep her
distance from him. No matter how much she needed him, no matter how much he
needed her. She’d have to step aside and let the medicines and the doctor do
their job. She’d have to be strong.
…
“I don’t think
that these are just dreams Mr. Raizada.
I think these are memories. You’re suffering from Post-traumatic
Retrograde Amnesia. Due to which you’ve forgotten the past three years of your
life. You shouldn’t have been informed of it this early into your accident,
since you’re not well enough to handle the pressure. However, the medicines
that I’ve subscribed you will help counter whatever damage this mishap is
likely to cause you.
Now about the
dreams. These are most likely flashbacks of the happenings of these past three
years.”
“But it’s always the same dream doctor. And I’m never able to see the face that is calling out to me for help. It always ends there, and then I wake up.” He said, not revealing the name of the person who he thought was calling out to him, and whose name he woke up screaming every night. And that it was that same person who returned every night without fail to comfort him, despite being thrown out night after night.
“But it’s always the same dream doctor. And I’m never able to see the face that is calling out to me for help. It always ends there, and then I wake up.” He said, not revealing the name of the person who he thought was calling out to him, and whose name he woke up screaming every night. And that it was that same person who returned every night without fail to comfort him, despite being thrown out night after night.
“You need to
relax Mr. Raizada. Don’t think about it so much. The dream will eventually progress,
and reveal to you what happens next. You’re probably not ready to learn the
entire truth already, which is why you’re unable to see what happens next. But once
you’ve healed enough, the dreams will also improve. For now, just follow my
prescription.
…
“Here Khushi Ji. Have some achar. I had Arjun get it specially for you from Baroda.” Anjali said as she passed her pregnant Bhabhi the new bottle of mango pickle.
“Ummm….”
Khushi hummed as she rolled the achar around her tongue, and relished it.
They were all
seated around the dining table, having tea. That was when Arnav walked in
through the front doors and halted forth them. All the buzz at the dinning
table came to a hiatus as they waited for whatever he had to say. They had all
grown wary of him recently. ‘Cause if they talked to him, there were questions,
and they just did not know how to handle them. What to tell him, and what not
to tell him.
“Khushi, bring
my tea up to my room.” And with that said, he left. They all breathed a sigh of
relief, and looked at Khushi worriedly.
“Hari Prakash
Ji. Take Arnav Ji’s tea up to his room.” She spoke decidedly. There was no way
she was making any more mistakes and jeopardising his health at any cost. It was
best for him that she stayed away from him.
…
Arnav paced
his room in impatience. She had been avoiding him for all of past week now. Ever since
he had returned from the doctor, she had kept her distance from him. He had no
idea why. Well, yes. He had himself asked her to stay away from him, but that
hadn’t deterred her before. So why now? What had happened all of a sudden that
she had begun to avoid him like her life depended on it? Forget speaking to him, she
wouldn’t even look him in the eye. If they ever happened to cross paths, she’d
immediately turn around and take a different way rather than come face to face
with him.
And the worst
thing of all was, that she no more came to soothe him out of his nightmares. Earlier,
no matter what he did or said to her, she’d always been there. Night after night,
to comfort him. But this past one week, she just never showed up. He’d wake up in
a sweat, all alone. With no Khushi to hold him and tell him that everything was
going to be okay. And though he had been taking those new medicines that the
doctor had prescribed him, the dreams had only gotten worse. Now he’d have them
multiple times through the night. The truth was. That it wasn’t the medicines
he needed. It was her. He needed her. Needed her to hold him and comfort him. Why
did things have to be so messed up?
That’s why he
had called her up with his tea. At least that way he could look at her and
touch her when she handed him his tea. That ought to give him some respite from
his woes.
Arnav was jolted out of his reverie as a knock sounded on the door.
“Come in” He spoke in a voice as nonchalant as he could muster. Apprehension grew in the pit of his stomach as the longing to see her properly in days overpowered his senses.
“Khushi Bhabhi has sent you your tea Arnav Bhaiyya”
Arnav stood
rooted to the spot as the door closed behind Hari Prakash after he had left the room. The desperation in
his veins burst forth as rage, and he flung the tray of refreshments
off the table.
The expensive porcelain shattered into uncountable pieces, an epitome of his heart.
The expensive porcelain shattered into uncountable pieces, an epitome of his heart.
this was a fabulous update.... poor arnav, he needs khushi but he cant let her come near....
ReplyDeletehis heart tells tht she is his , but mind tells a diff story...
now the mystery is y is dhruv's name thr in registrars office...
pls pls update soon... waiting desperately:-))
WOOHOO WE GOT 2 UPDATES TODAY, ILU! hehe
ReplyDeleteanyways this was such a great update!
Both consulting the doctor and poor Khushi is trying her hardest to keep away from him.
And now he found out that she's avoiding him and he knows she's his medication.
Lets see what he does now :O
Awwwwww!!!! :(
ReplyDeleteOh my god, poor Arnav!
I feel terrible for him, but at the same time I feel so horrible for Khushi to make such a sacrifice! You've done an amazing job! Keep up the awesome work! And thanks for such a quick update!!
Really looking forward to reading more!! :D :D
Woah! Intense. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteeven thought people shouldn't behave like that
ReplyDeletebut Arnav looks extra sexy when he gets angry and
actually throw angary tantrums like a kid who didn't
get its favorite toy.....can't wait to read more...
plz continue:)
AWESOME !!! PLZZ BRING ARNAV N KHUSHI OUT OF DEIR MISERY SOON :(
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great chapter for an insight into Arnav's mind.....feeling sorry for him now , he must be so confused....hoping he remembers at least something soon to help him start to understand his feeling for Khushi .
ReplyDeleteMany thanks
Homkytonk
Feeling sorry for both Arnav & Khushi..they love each other but can't express it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really emotional story.
loved it ..but u r killin us with all the suspense...
ReplyDeleteWw this was awesome update ... Loved it how he realisEs without her he can't stays
ReplyDeleteI am glad...
Ope he figures out soon
Smleyhg7679
mannn this is torture to both of them. hope the dreams become clearer.
ReplyDelete(zeee)
xxx
THANKS FOR THE DOUBLE DOSE OF ARHI.
ReplyDeleteLOVED THE UPDATES. AM HANGING IN THERE TO SEE HOW ASR IS GOING TO GET KHUSHI TO COME TO HIM. "VERY CURIOUS TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO GET THE MOUNTAIN COME TO MOHAMMAD.?"
Loved the updates!!
ReplyDeleteHope Arnav comes to of the truth about him and khushi soon!!
Please continue soon!!
Thank you so much for the pm!!
-littlemoi
wow - really well written - i have to go back and read the last 3 chapters again cos i dont think i understood what he ready that made him so mad in the reprts - were they doctored reports..? by who..
ReplyDeleteeitherways absolutely fabulous writing as always - looking fwd to the next chapter(s)
Suadvani
Poor Arnav...& Khushi as well! He's still fighting his demons; he needs to have breakthrough.
ReplyDeleteOh my poor Arnie!!! That was a great update! Looking forward to the next one!
ReplyDeletekdkumar
great updte......plzzzzzzz continue sooooon
ReplyDelete----pri 12
awesome...
ReplyDeletearnav is getting mad....coz he in not able to understand anything...
Wow Awesome update :)
ReplyDeleteThat was fab Mirna! Arnav getting mad and missing Kushi. Loved the update dear!
ReplyDeletefabulous and fantastic update nalini so strong khushi i adore her
ReplyDeletethanks ya for the update-devishree
awesome update:)i just loved the way you have portrayed the problems these two are facing......its great continue soon......
ReplyDeleteamazing update...poor arnav embroiled into such complicated emotional turmoils...
ReplyDeletecant wait to read further...zpl update soon :)
aditi07
poor kushi and arnav,too good loved it
ReplyDeleteAmazing Part :) Hope Everything Sorts Out
ReplyDeleteaww..
ReplyDeletevery nice..
arnav desperate to see khushi..he needs her..
very well written..
thanks for the pm,..:)
aakriti120