It's almost midnight and the downpour which started yesterday is still drenching the city very much. Gagan and Priya (their daughter 5 years now) sleeping next to Ruhi. She was sleepless and feeling uneasy. She decided that it was best now to share her thoughts with Gagan. This was the first time, she felt different and felt like couldn't hold on anymore inside. She was shivering when she was about to disclose her close friendship with Prince, but she could gradually feel the strength in her nerves.
She finally told Gagan. he was extremely angry, the intensity of his rage was shocking and he accused her of betraying him and breaking his trust. Gagan questioned her loyalty and commitment to their relationship and his words made her feel like she was a loose woman and he gave her an ultimatum and asked her to never contact Prince.
Utterly shaken with the turn of events, she said, she is not in contact from the last 5 years, she just met him on Priya's first birthday. It's been years Gagan, sometimes I badly miss his presence. My conscience is absolutely clean, I just want to continue my friendship. Please don't consider this as a rebellion to put you down. I can understand your insecurities which you feel but trust me nothing can change our relation.
Why he didn't approach you --Gagan asked? He didn't even send you the marriage invite--Why?
Ruhi said--There was a clear understanding between both of us. We both didn't want our partners to misinterpret us. There was a close bonding which might have brought many judgments, so we decided to maintain distance.
Gagan was not ready to give a patient thought and refused Ruhi's request to continue their beautiful relationship. Days passed, months passed, years passed. Ruhi was in complete depression. She was happy with her family but somehow missing something, day by day she became silent and motionless.
One fine evening, Ruhi can you hear me? She heard a familiar voice calling out her name. She nodded her head, eyes still closed. Try to answer me Ruhi, open your eyes slowly. Her eyes felt heavy and sticky and she forced them to open. A bright light flashed onto her eyes, she saw Gagan and Priya in front of her.
Gagan, what happened to me? she asked in a very low voice.
Nothing Ruhi, You were in deep sleep.
Why I am in a hospital? Ruhi asked.
Nothing Ruhi, You just got fainted.
Gagan-- I am sorry, it's been so many years. I just want to hear his voice. Please can you fulfill my wish, please consider it as my last wish.
Gagan's eyes were filled with tears, he couldn't reveal the fact that she was just close to death.
On the other side, Prince had a premonition of imminent disaster. He felt so detachable, he just called Aarti to find out whether everything was ok with Ruhi. Aarti disclosed the scene that Ruhi had been suffering from the Central nervous system depression, it is a physiological state that led her in Coma for the last six months, she was under treatment from the last two years. Doctor's are helpless they have tried everything, Gagan didn't overtly want you to intervene so I didn't disclose anything before. But, subconsciously I know, that if you didn't reach out, then this is going to destroy her life.
Prince ---- How would I reach her?
Aarti---- She is hospitalized from last week Prince, I went to see her, Priya and Gagan were hopeless as Ruhi's heart rate has been decreased and finding difficulty in breathing.
Prince was so anxious that he couldn't sleep or stop worrying and he cried badly in front of her wifey and revealed about Ruhi's condition. She was the one who understood the deep pain buried somewhere in him and could see the fear in his eyes of losing Ruhi forever.
After a pause, she said, Go and see her Prince without fearing for Gagan's reaction.
Excuse me, Mr. Gagan please wait outside, we need to give her rest- the nurse said.
Gagan came out of ICU, he was so scared, he didn't feel anything at that point, all his energy was consumed by worry. He just took a number from Ruhi's mobile and called Prince.
Suddenly, Prince's mobile rang--- it was Ruhi's number. He was shocked and surprised. He answered the call and said -Hello!
Prince, it's me, Gagan!
Yes Gagan, How are you? Is everything ok? You called so late in the night, How is Ruhi? I got to know about her condition today only from Aarti.
Prince, please forgive me! I didn't understand your pure bond and asked Ruhi to stay away from you, but somehow I destroyed my own family. Ruhi is in her last stage, she just wanna see you, Can u please catch the first flight and reach here.
Gagan, please don't be sorry. I will be right there, he just hung up the call.
The next morning Prince reached the hospital, finding Priya and Gagan outside the ICU.
Prince addressed- Hi Gagan! How is Ruhi now?
Doctors are helpless Prince, no treatment is effective, from last two years she is being treated but now her body has come with side-effects, they are just monitoring her brain's burst suppression, she is just close to death. Yesterday only she came out of the coma and the first thing she asked after seeing us was you.
I am not a good husband, I always doubted your relation. She tried to explain but I couldn't felt her honesty.
Prince also broke down and sobbed like a child. Suddenly, the door opened- Mr. Gagan, your wife wants to meet you.
They all entered inside. Ruhi said- Priya, my baby sorry I am not your good Mumma, I won't be there to support you in the future, just remember one thing be a good human being and take care of your father too.
In between. Gagan said, Ruhi! Prince is here to see you.
A very strange sensation switched in her brain, Today after years of silence, She just held Prince's hand and said, I tried a lot but I didn't make out to escape from you.
Ruhi don't worry for anything I am here right in front of you. He allowed himself to sink into her eyes. The air between them was filled with emotions. She took a deep breath and loosened her grip. Prince just take care of yourself.
The last words she said--Gagan I love you and Priya and closed her eyes forever.
Prince deeply in his thoughts- "Pal Ek pal mein hi tham sa gaya, hath mein hath jo tu de Gaya, chalu mein jahan jaye tu...."
That night was full of darkness. Prince, just left for his home immediately as it was difficult for him to handle more.
The next morning, Heartbreaking news headlines...tragic plane crash...
It just hit Gagan's mind... Prince was in the same flight, he tried calling his number but unanswered. He tried landline....someone answered, He is no more.
That day, A beautiful relation was ended. A relation without expectations.
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