Chapter 161
Advait entered his room on wobbly legs. His eyes were filled with hurt, pain and guilt.
The tears were threatening to spill out of them.
He slowly slumped down on the floor resting his back against the bed.
He was feeling shattered from inside, he always wanted his kids to be happy but now he was the only reason for their ruined lives.
The tears spilled out of his eyes one by one, streaking his face with the tears.
Everything was ruined and he was blaming himself for this.
The man who had always been strong for his family was now vulnerably sitting on the floor, crying his heart out.
His suppressed emotions came to the surface, turning his eyes red with the tears.
He was cursing himself, the image of broken faces of Abhishek and Sia were piercing in his heart making his heart bleed for them.
"Advait." Shreya gasped, entering the room. She quickly sat down on his side.
Advait didn't look up, he was drowned in his pain. Shreya cupped his cheeks and made him look up, "Advait, kya hua aap aise...
Her voice was filled with panic as she was seeing her husband like this for the first time. Her husband had always been a strength to the family and now seeing him breaking like this was wrenching her heart in a twisted way.
"Sab khatam ho gaya, Shreya." Advait whispered, "Mere ek faisle ne sab khatam kar diya." He broke down into sobs.
"Advait kya bol rahe hain aap?" She asked in a fear filled voice. She held his hands tightly in hers.
"Sacch keh raha hoon." He replied, "Maine Abhi aur Sia ki zindagi barbaad kar di.
" He said, "Abhi ne mana kiya tha mujhse.
..kaha tha bhaiya mai abhi shaadi nahi karna chahta par maine.
..maine usse jabardasti ki. Maine Sia ko force kiya aur ab mere dono bacche meri galati ki saza bhugat rahe hain.
" He said in a low voice, looking at the floor.
His body was shaking with the pain he was feeling inside himself.
"Aisa kuch nahi hai, aapne to humesha bacchon ka accha hi chahaa hain." Shreya said, wiping his tears. Her own face was drenched with the tears.
"Kuch accha nahi kiya aaj tak maine." Advait said, pressing his hands to his face, "Ek acchi cheez nahi seekha paya mai un logo ko.
Na to ek accha bhai ban paya aur na ek accha baap.
Mera beta jisse bhukhar tak bardaasht nahi ho pata tha wo me-meri wajah se itna dard bardaasht kar raha hai.
Sia jisne humesha sirf mere baare me socha iss ghar ke baare me socha maine uske saath kya kiya.
..usey ye din dikhaya. Maine usse kaha tha Abhi se shaadi karne ke liye wo to bechari mana kar rahi thi maine usey force kiya.
Sab barbaad kar diya maine." He said and Shreya pulled him into a tight hug.
He wrapped his arms around her, Shreya rubbed his back to calm him down but he wasn't near to be calm.
"Advait, shaant ho jaiye please. Aapki tabiyat kharab ho jayegi." She said in a heavy voice to control herself from breaking down.
Advait pulled back from the hug, taking his head between hands, "Ho jaane dijiye, mai thak gaya hoon Shreya.
Ab aur nahi jhela jata mujhse ye sab. Mai khud baccha tha yaar.
..par mujhe umar se pehele seekhne par majboor kiya gaya.
Mujhe nahi aata tha bacchon ko paalna, unke saath kaise pesh aate hain kuch nahi aata tha par maine seekha.
Jitna pyar de sakta tha unhe diya, par bas ab mujhse nahi hota.
Aaj tak ek sahi faisla nahi le paya mai unn logo ke liye, kuch sahi nahi seekha paya.
Sab galat ho raha hai, sab haath se fisalta jaa raha hai.
Bas mann karta hai kaheen door chala jaun in sabse.
I failed everyone." He said in an exhausting voice, his eyes were drooped with fatigue, he was feeling inside his chest.
Shreya shook her head slightly, gently brushing away his tear, "Aapne humesha jo kiya sab ki bhalai ke liye kiya.
Aapki koi galati nahi hai, aap to humesha sab ka accha hi chahte the na.
Please shaant ho jaiye." She said in a coaxing voice, trying to make him understand but he was drowned in the guilt and pain to understand anything.
"Mere chahane na chahane se kya hota hai, Shreya. Ho to sab kuch galat hi gaya na, apne bacchon ki zindagi apne haathon se kharab kar di maine. Mai iss guilt ke saath nahi reh paunga." He choked on his tears.
"Kya kuch bhi bol rahe hain aap?" Shreya snapped at him with tears filled in her eyes, "Hum sab reh lenge aapke bina? Aapke bina ek din nahi nikalta hai in bacchon ka, ye log reh lenge aapke bina?" She asked him firmly, making him look into her eyes.
"Sab reh lenge." Advait whispered, "Baccha baccha bolte huye pata hi nahi chala kab ye itne bade ho gaye, sacch to ye hai ki ab kisi ko meri jaroorat nahi hai.
Meri kahi huyi kisi baat se inhe farak nahi padta aur mai ab thak gaya hoon kehte kehte.
" He sighed and rested his head on his knees, burying between his arms.
Shreya didn't argue with him as she knew his vulnerable state was talking right now so she chose to keep quiet.
She gently circled her hand on his back to ground him.
He rested his head on her shoulder and she circled her arms around him, taking him in her embrace.
They both kept sitting like this finding solace in each other arms. After half an hour, Shreya gently tapped him but he hugged her more tightly not ready to leave her peaceful embrace.
"Uthiye, bed par aaram se so jaiye." She said in a calm voice.
Advait sighed and stood up to sit down on the bed. Shreya also get up from the floor and pulled out the medicines from the bedside drawer. She placed the pills on Advait's hand before forwarding him the glass of water.
"I don't need them." He whispered and about to place the pills on the bedside table when Shreya stopped him and pushed the pills inside his mouth with a glare.
Advait didn't say anything and took a few sips of water. She switched off the light, they both settled on the bed and he pulled her against his chest. The room fell into silence after a storm. They both were clinging to each other, seeking the warmth they both were needed.
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The next morning, it was the breakfast time. Advait stepped down the stairs but didn't turn to the dining room instead he kept walking towards the exit. His eyes were swollen and red from last night's emotional outburst.
"Bhaiya." Sia's voice haltered his steps.
Advait stopped dead on his track, he was trying to avoid Sia as he won't be able to look into her empty eyes, knowing the reason behind that emptiness was him.
"Bhaiya." Sia said again, walking to him, "Breakfast kiye bina kahan jaa rahe hain aap?" She asked, standing in front of him.
"Important meeting hai, office me breakfast kar lunga." Advait replied, avoiding her gaze.
Sia furrowed her brows at his unusual behavior. He hadn't smiled like he used to when he see her, "Aise kaise? Pehele breakfast kariye phir mujhe aapka blood pressure check karna hai uske baad hi office jayenge aap." She said stubbornly.
"Baccha, sacch me important meeting hai. I need to go." He said and walked away from there without waiting for her response.
Sia's brows were knitted together, "Bhaiya aise kyun behave kar rahe the?" She mumbled to herself.
She made her way towards the kitchen where Shreya was standing, opening the fridge. Sia walked to her, "Bhabhi." She said softly catching her attention.
"Kuch hua hai kya?" Sia asked making Shreya blinked in confusion, "I mean bhaiya bina breakfast kiye hi office chale gaye and he was behaving differently." She said.
Shreya closed the fridge and took her out of the kitchen away from the househelpers, "Tum mujhe batao Sia, tumhare aur Abhi ke beech me kya hua hai?" She asked catching her off guard.
Sia tried to sound unaware, "Matlab?" She asked, "Humare beech me to kuch bhi nahi hua." She said in a low voice.
"Jhooth mat bolo, Sia. Abhi ne Advait ko kuch kaha, kya kaha mujhe nahi pata magar kal wo bohot toot gaye the. Khud ko blame kar rahe the tum logo ke beech huye jhagde ke liye." Shreya said.
Sia's face contorted in worry for Advait but before she could say anything Shreya spoke up, "Shaadi ke baad chote mote jhagde to hote hi rehte hain, Sia. Tum aur Abhi dono samajhdaar ho, mil kar baat karo aur suljhalo." She said, sounding a bit disappointed.
"Abhi bohot kadar karta hai tumhari, tum uski biwi hone ke saath saath uski dost bhi ho agar usse koi galati huyi hai to usey thoda samajhne ki koshish karo aur maaf kar do.
" She said, "I hope tum dono ke beech me jo bhi chal raha hai, tum jaldi theek kar logi.
" She said, placing her hand on her cheek.
Sia felt hurt as she didn't even ask her the reason behind their dispute.
She didn't even ask Sia's side and told her to adjust. Sia looked down feeling lonely between everyone.
Shreya moved past by her to Abhishek who had just entered the dining room.
She smiled at him and told him to sit down.
She didn't tell him to sort out everything just like she just said to Sia.
Sia started moving away from there when Shreya stopped him, "Sia, kahan jaa rahi ho? Breakfast to kar lo." She said.
Sia didn't look back and ran away from there controlling her tears. She picked her bag up from the couch and walked out of the mansion.
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Advait was sitting in his cabin resting his face on his hands placed on the table.
He was still in dilemma, he was trying to think of a way to make everything right but wasn't able to find anything.
He sat up straight and rubbed his hands over face.
He was avoiding Sia but no he had to face her.
He had to assure her that she was not alone in all this.
He was with her and would always support her whatever she would decide.
He had to confront her, if not to be with her but at least to apologize to her.
He had decided to talk to her in the evening.
In the evening, he directly went to her hospital and knocked on her cabin. Her voice came from inside allowing him to enter the room and he pushed open the door, entering in the cabin. Sia was a bit shocked looking at Advait there, she stood up from her chair.
"Bhaiya, aap yahan?" She asked.
"To pick you." Advait replied.
Sia smiled slightly, "Aapko pareshaan hone ki kya jaroorat thi, bhaiya. Mai khud aa jati." She said but starting packing her stuff.
Advait didn't say a word and kept looking down at the floor when Sia noticed him, she stood in front of him, "Bhaiya, kya hua hai?" She asked, already knowing the reason.
"Tujhe kya hua hai?" He asked, "Tu toh mujhse kuch nahi chhupati thi na." He said in a hoarse voice.
Sia looked down before collecting her courage, "Abhi bhi kuch nahi chhupa rahi hoon mai aapse. Mujhe nahi pata aapko Abhi ne kya bataya hai par trust me bas choti si argument huyi hai humare beech, hum sort out kar lenge. Abhi ki aadat to pata haina aapko choti choti baaton ka....
She kept ranting when Advait cut her off, "Wo choti baaton ko bada bana raha hai ya tu apne dard ko chhupane ki koshish kar rahi hai saaf saaf dikhai de raha hai mujhe." He said, looking at her hurt filled eyes.
Sia looked away from him, hiding the bubbling tears in her eyes.
Advait joined his hands in front of her, "Mujhe maaf kar de, baccha.
Maine teri zindagi barbaad kar di. Abhi ke pyar me itna andha ho gaya ki sahi ya galat me farak hi bhool gaya.
Mere liye tu humesha Abhi, Adi, Aru jaisi hi thi magar jo maine tere saath kiya wo mai kabhi apne bacchon ke saath nahi karta, unhe kabhi aise insaan se shaadi karne ko nahi kehta jo unse pyar hi nahi karta par maine tujhe.
..tujhe kaha Abhi se shaadi karne ke liye.
Mujhse bohot badi galati ho gayi, baccha.
" He broke down and about to kneel down in front of her when Sia stopped him.
"Kya kar rahe hain ye aap, bhaiya?" She gasped in shock, stopping his movements, "Aap mujhe sharminda kar rahe hain ye sab karke.
Aapne kuch galat nahi kiya mere saath, maine Abhi se shaadi apni khud ki marzi se ki thi.
Aap jaante the ki mai Abhi se pyar karti hoon islie aapne meri shaadi usse karayi warna aap kisi aur se uski shaadi kara sakte the.
Aapne to mujhe mera pyar hi dena chahan tha, rahi baat Abhi ke liye selfish hone ki to agar aapki jagah koi aur bhi hota wo bhi yahi karta.
Mai jaanti hoon jis bacche ko aapne paala hai usey apni aankhon ke saamne yun toot-te huye dekhna bohot mushkil hota hai.
" She said, holding his hands, "Mere saath jo kuch bhi hua usme aapki koi galati nahi hai.
Mai aapko kisi bhi baat ka jimmedaar nahi maanti aur naa hi mai aapko iss guilt me rehne dungi. " She said firmly.
She hugged him and he wrapped his arms around her to provide her assurance, "Aap kabhi mera galat nahi soch sakte, bhaiya. Meri kismat ka dosh aap khud ko mat dijiye, please." She said, blinking back her tears.
She pulled back and Advait gently placed his hand on the side of her head, "Bas ab bohot galati kar li maine, ab meri galatiyon ko sudharne ka waqt aa gaya hai.
" He said, "Tu jo chahti hai wo hoga, mai tere har faisle me tere saath hoon.
Tu agar Abhi ke saath rehna chahti hai to bhi aur agar usse divorce chahti hai to bhi, tera ye bhai humesha tere saath hai.
" He said and pecked her head making her feeling sense of assurance.
She was feeling alone in all this but now she had someone to rely on.
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Advait and Sia entered the mansion when Arush who was waiting for Advait stood up from the couch and swiftly made his way to his side but Advait ignored him, moving past by him.
"Bhaiya." Arush called but Advait kept walking. Arush started following him like a lost puppy.
"Bhaiya please ek baar baat to kariye." Arush pleaded but Advait kept ignoring him.
Aditya was looking at both of them from behind the pillar. He was waiting for Arush to get the forgiveness so that he could also take the chance and apologized to Advait.
Advait headed upstairs and about to open the door of his room when Arush spoke up, "Aap bhi to smoking karte ho agar maine karli to kya ho gaya?" He said with a pout.
Advait turned towards him sharply making him take a step back but Advait kept walking and Arush was stepping back in the fear. Advait stood right in front of him pinning him down with a hard glare, "Kya kaha?" He asked again.
Arush shook his head in fear.
"Bol kya kaha?" Advait asked in anger, "Mai smoking karta hoon islie tune bhi ki haan?
Mai to roj subah 5 baje bhi uthta hoon, roj gym bhi jaata hoon.
Tumhari tarah bakwas language use nahi karta.
..ye sab to kabhi nahi seekha tune. In sab me to kabhi nahi socha ki bhaiya ki copy karni hai lekin agar bhaiya apne lungs kharab karte hain to wo humein bhi kharab karne hain haina?
" He reprimanded him harshly, "Bhaiya kue me kood rahe hain to hum bhi bina kuch soche samjhe kue me koodenge kyunki dimaag me to akal ki jagah patthar pade hain tum sab ke. " He said in frustration.
Aditya heard everything from behind the pillar. He gulped down looking at the anger in Advait's eyes and sneakily made his way towards his room. Arush's lower lip started wobbling and he looked down as the tears rushed in his eyes.
"Kuch bol do to aise rone lag jaate hain jaise mai inhe daant kar galati kar raha hoon." Advait said.
"Mai sorry bhi to bol raha hoon." Arush mumbled.
"Ehsaan kar rahe ho?" Advait snapped making him flinch.
Advait looked away and raked his hand through his hair breathing heavily, "Mujhse baat karne ki koshish mat karna jab mera dimaag thanda ho jayega mai khud baat kar lunga." He said calmly and walked inside his room leaving Arush alone.
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Two days had been passed, Advait was still ignoring Aditya and Arush.
He wasn't even talking to Abhishek because he didn't know what to talk about now.
He was feeling so guilty to say anything.
He had talked to Abhishek and Sia both and told them that he would be fine and would support them with any decision they would made.
Aditya and Arush were trying to seek Advait's forgiveness but he was not even glancing at them let alone talking.
It was morning Sia was packing her bags as she was finally leaving the house today and Abhishek was staring at her packing the luggage. With each passing moment he was feeling a bit more guilt settling on his chest. She looked up and put the luggage bag down on the floor when Abhishek stopped her.
"Please, just last chance." He said in a whispering voice.
"I need time." Sia replied curtly and walked away from the room.
Abhishek slumped down on the bed, cursing himself. He hadn't had the courage to watch her leaving him forever so he kept sitting on the bed, locking himself inside the room away from the harsh reality of his life.
In the hall, Advait and Shreya both were standing.
Advait was silently standing but Shreya was frowing in irritation, "Advait, kya kar rahe hain aap?
Rokiye na Sia ko wo aise ghar chord kar jaa rahi hai.
Pati-patni me ladai jhagde to hote hi rehte hain iska matlab ye thodi na hai ki aise ghar chord kar chale jao. " She said.
"Bina kuch jaane kuch bhi mat kahiye, Shreya.
" Advait replied to her calmly, "Sia ko waqt chahiye agar uski khushi yahan se jaane me hai to jaane dijiye.
Bohot jee li wo dusron ki khushiyon ke liye ab agar wo khud ke liye jeena chahti hain to humein usey rokne ki bajaye uska saath dena chahiye. " He made her understand.
Shreya sighed in understanding, she wasn't aware of the reason behind Abhishek and Sia's dispute but she just wanted them to sort out everything and be happy again.
Sia stepped down the stairs, Aditya was holding her luggage.
She stopped in front of Advait and Shreya and hugged them tightly.
Aditya went outside to put her luggage in the car.
Sia started walking away from there, she risked a glance back at the mansion and her eyes landed on Abhishek who was standing on the first floor holding the railing.
The distance between them was enough but wasn't enough for her not to notice the tears in his eyes.
She forced herself to look away from him before walking out of there.
Aditya was already standing there, Sia smiled at him and hugged him, "I'm sorry, bhabhi." Aditya whispered, his voice was heavy with the guilt.
Sia smiled slightly, "It's okay." She said, "Dhyan rakhna apna." She patted his cheek before sitting down inside the car.
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Advait was standing in the hall, attending a call. His demeanor was radiating authority and face was settled sternly. Arush again appeared in front of him with a puppy face.
"Bhaiya, sorry." He said but Advait glared at him as he was on a call and Arush was disturbing him.
Arush kept quiet patiently waiting for the call to decline but when Advait kept talking he whined again, "Bhaiyaaa!"
Advait started walking away from there and Arush started ranting apologies walking after him, "Itne din se baat nahi ki aapne, sorry na bhaiya please iss baar maaf kar do." He begged, holding his ears.
Advait tried to move past by him when he quickly kneeled down holding his ears blocking Advait's path, "Sorry iss baar maaf kar do, please bhaiya." He said, looking up at him with his doe eyes.
Advait sighed and decline the call before turning his full attention to him, "Ek baar maine keh diya na jab baat karni hogi khud aa jaunga kyun peeche pada hai phir?" Advait scolded.
"Aap ab pyar nahi karte mujhse." Arush accused, harshly wiping off the tears which were threatening to spill out of his eyes.
Advait took a deep breath praying for the patience, "Galati tune ki, meri baat tune nahi maani, mujhe disobey tune kiya aur ab jab mai iske liye baat nahi kar raha hoon to mai tujhse pyar nahi karta waah?" He asked incredulously.
Arush bobbed his head, "Aapke bina nahi reh sakta mai aapko pata hai islie aap aise kar rahe ho." He complained, still sitting on the floor.
"Aru, dimaag mat kharab kar mera. Pareshaan aa gaya hoon mai tum logo se." He said but instantly regretted after looking at the hurt in Arush's eyes.
"Aap mujhse pareshaan ho gaye ho?" He asked with a hurt filled voice.
Advait sighed and made him stood up, "Tujhse nahi pareshaan hua, baccha." He said slowly, "Tumhari harkaton se pareshaan ho gaya hoon." He explained.
"Sorry." Arush muttered.
Advait pulled him in a hug taking all the comfort he had needed. His mind was filled with so many things. He was feeling so exhausted from inside that he was ignoring everyone as he hadn't wanted to talk with anyone. Advait pecked his forehead making him pout.
"Ab kya hua?" Advait asked, cupping his cheeks.
"Aapne pipe se maara." Arush complained making a sulking face and Advait prepared himself for the emotional torture which was coming to his side.
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Next day, Advait was sitting in his cabin.
His gaze was fixed on the laptop screen but he wasn't really doing anything.
His mind was somewhere else but he was forcing himself to focus on the task at hand when a knock came on the door.
Aditya entered the cabin when Advait granted the permission.
Advait looked up flatly at the uninvited guest.
"Kuch kaam hai?" Advait asked before Aditya could say anything.
Aditya nodded his head, "Aapse baat karni thi." He replied.
"Par mujhe tujhse koi baat nahi karni hai." Advait replied in a calm voice.
"Kyun bhaiya?" Aditya asked, walking to his side, "Aap mujhe yun ignore kyun kar rahe hain? Aap mujhse baat bhi nahi kar rahe, cigarette wali baat ke liye mujhe maara bhi nahi tha." He said in a complaining voice.
"To aap ghar se yahan office tak maar khane aaye hain, sir?" Advait asked sarcastically.
"If that makes you talk to me then yes." Aditya replied earnestly.
"Maine teri kasam khayi thi baccha, tujhpar haath uthana to door ki baat awaaz bhi nahi uthaunga." Advait answered him, "Agar aapko aapke sawaal ka jawab mil gaya ho then please get out." He said in a mock polite voice.
"Iss silent treatment se accha to maar hi lo aap, bhaiya." Aditya said, "I'm sorry please aapne Aru ko maaf kar diya na ab mujhe bhi kar dijiye mai bhi aapka hi baccha hoon." He said, leaning against him to melt him.
"Stand up straight." Advait ordered making him obeyed quickly.
"Sorry na, bhaiya." Aditya said again.
"I'm very disappointed in you, Adi. Don't get me started." Advait spoke up making him look down in shame, "Aru tera chota bhai hai usey sahi seekhane ki bajaye tu bhi uska galat me saath dene lag gaya." He said, his voice was laced with disappointment.
"Sorry." Aditya whispered.
"Stop saying sorry when you don't mean it." Advait told him.
"I mean it, bhaiya. I'm sorry mujhe dhyan rakhna chahiye tha aainda nahi hoga sacchhi." Aditya said again leaning against him.
"Gadhe ka baccha." Advait flicked his head lightly.
"I know aap mujhse naraaz hain par please apne aapko gadha mat boliye, bhaiya." Aditya said sounding serious and stifling his laugh.
Advait glared at him and stood up making Aditya gulped down but Advait pulled him in a hug. Aditya quickly hugged him back finding comfort in his bhaiya's arms.
"Bhaiya, ek promise karenge aap?" Aditya asked, pulling back.
Advait nodded, "Bol."
"Promise me aap ab se smoking nahi karenge. Jitni fikar aapko humari hai utni hi humein bhi aapki hai." Aditya said firmly making Advait smiled only he had the courage to say this.
Advait nodded his head, "Okay sir, I promise." He replied and Aditya again hugged him.
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After three days, it was evening. Advait was in his cabin working when Abhishek entered after knocking on the door, "Kya hua?" Advait asked.
"Saath me ghar chalte hain." Abhishek offered.
Advait nodded, "5 minutes baith jaa, phir chalte hain." He said and Abhishek sat down on the couch placed in the cabin.
Abhishek started scrolling through his phone and Advait was working on the laptop.
After ten minutes, he closed the device and stood up picking up his coat and phone.
Abhishek also stood up and they both made their ways outside the cabin to the lift.
Abhishek was silently standing in the lift resting his back against the wall and crossing his one ankle over the other.
Advait gently patted his cheek looking at his silent features.
"Mujhe mera beta haste huye accha lagta hai." Advait said and Abhishek gave a small smile for Advait's sake.
The lift opened and they both came out. They both made their ways outside the building where guard came up to cover them.
They were walking towards the car when Abhishek's gaze landed on a person who was hiding behind a tree but what caught his attention was the gun in his hand.
Abhishek's eyes widened when he realized the weapon was aimed at Advait.
The person was about to pull the trigger but before anything could happen Abhishek's instincts had screamed at him and he pushed the Advait down to the floor.
The gun shot rang into the area making the atmosphere chill.
Advait froze in his place for a few moments to comprehend what had just happened but when his gaze landed on Abhishek whose light blue shirt had turned blood red Advait's eyes widened in horror.
Advait ran to Abhishek hovering his hand over the blood, "Abhi....Abhiiiii!" He screamed loudly in panic. Abhishek was laying there trying to hold Advait's hand who was not ready to accept what had just happened.
"Boss, humein jaldi Abhishek sir ko hospital le jana padega." One guard said dragging Advait out of the dilemma.
The guards picked Abhishek up and made him sit down in the car, Advait quickly sat down beside him.
One guard took the driving seat, roaring the car on the road.
Abhishek was breathing with difficulty. His face was contorted in agony but he kept his eyes open.
His head was rested against Advait's shoulder whose own condition was miserable.
Abhishek's eyes were started to close making Advait panic.
"Abhi...aankhein khol." He said, patting his cheeks firmly, "Aankhein khol ke rakh baccha, bas abhi hospital pohchne wale hain hum. Bas thodi der beta." He said but he was assuring himself more than him.
Abhishek closed his eyes and slightly opened them again, "Bh-aiya boh...dard ho ra-hai." He managed to stutter out the words.
"Dard ho raha hai to dard jhel." Advait said loudly, "Magar aankhein band nahi karni hai.
Aankhein band nahi karni hai." He said in panic and fear, "Mai mar jaunga tere bina tujhe pata haina, aankhein band nahi karni hai baccha.
Tera bhaiya mar jayega." He broke down completely looking at son's condition.
His eyes were filled with the fear of losing his kid.
"Bhaiya...." Abhishek whispered.
"Mai yaheen hoon, baccha. Yaheen hoon. Mai hoon na, mai kuch nahi hone dunga mere bacche ko, bas tu aankhein band nahi karna. Bas thodi der." Advait said helplessly. He was feeling angry towards himself as he couldn't do anything but watching his kid gradually going away from him.
"Jaldi chalao." Advait shouted at the guard when Abhishek's eyes started drooping.
In fifteen minutes, they reached to the hospital.
The guard quickly came out of the car before taking Abhishek out.
The stretcher came and the ward boys made Abhishek lay down on it and started taking him inside but Advait was holding Abhishek's hand tightly and wasn't ready to leave it.
He was thinking as if he had left his hand now then he won't be able to hold him again.
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