Ek tha raja..ek thi titli pg112 khwaab...

Dr Ashutosh sat reading the newspaper at the breakfast table as nidhi buttered his toast and gave him tea..he didn't even look up and continued to be absorbed in his paper and as nidhi sat nibbling her namkeen siwaiyyan ..he remarked "pasand nahi hai..to kuch aur kyun nahi banwa leti.."nidhi didn't answer ..just kept nibbling as he shot up an eyebrow n said"doodh ki strike hai kya..aajkal??do din se nahi pee rahi ho??"Nidhi pouted "mujhe nahi achcha lagta..aur aap meri warden hain kya"??Ashutosh didnt bother to answer n called kaka"kaka ..nidhi ke liye doodh"!and as the milk arrived,nidhi gulped it down n got up..to go into the bedroom while baba looked at Ashutosh. .a lil worried but dr Ashutosh patted his hand and went into the bedroom..

Nidhi was standing by the bedroom window..seeming agitated. .Ashutosh held her by the waist n asked"bored ho ya naaraaz"??nidhi pouted trying to pull away "aapko matlab?jaaiyre paper padhiye"and as she tried to push him away..he mocked ..raising an eyebrow n holding her tighter ..with an abstract authority .."main koi young boy friend nahi hoon tumhara jisse push kar do..shauhar hoon..aur woh bhi quareeb 20 baras bada"!nidhi let him hold her ..as she replied"jee nahi..aap 20 nahi sirf 18 baras bade hain..aur shauhar hain..ye yaad dilaane ki zaroorat nahi"!!Dr Ashutosh sighed as he turned nidhi to him.."achcha bataao..agitated kyun ho..gussa ho ya bored"??nidhi didn't reply ..as Ashutosh continued"teen din ke baad KGH join kar logi..tab tak ghoomo..anji ko visit karo..she might be needing u"!nidhi spoke a lil safly "woh ..apni mother in law ke paas hai..i dont like it there..."ashu kept quiet n probably understood her feeling..he cuddled ger closer n said"Rohan ke saath movie"??but nidhi shook her head.."chodiye aap..i d do something at home..kahi jaane ka mann nahi hai mujhe.."!as Ashutosh was trying to say something..his cell rang and nidhi said"jaaiye ..aapki surgery hai"!!Ashu held her for a second more ..kissing her softly as he left..looking back to see her returning to the window..gazing at ..probably the garden..that she was trying to keep green n colourful even during the sweltering summer...Ashutosh sighed...

PART 2 COMING UP

As dr Ashutosh drove,he ruminated 6 nidhi..he knew she felt low n lonely ..he also knew it was a battle that she fought ..agsinst her loss..their loss and it d take a while for her to emerge victorious..

He also knew it was not easy for her to smile at Anji's impending joy..when she herself had been cruelly deprived of it..

He himself had been keeping himself over occupied at work..that was his only remedy to pain..but he realised he needed to devote more time to nidhi..

He had not taken her to consult Sudhir nor had shared about dr Pooja ..because as a senior dr he knew..this was going to take time..and it may never happen..he certainly did not want to give nidhi any false hopes..naah..she wouldn't be able to bear that..

His car reached KGH and s he walked briskly to the OT..giving his coat to the sister the world was left behind..evrything had to wait...even nidhi..

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Nidhi had cleaned n done up the house again..she had ordered some lilies which she arranged in the new crystal vase and then she n baba shared a light meal of veg sandwich and while baba sat to watch T.V ..she began to put some newly framed pictures in the hall..one of baba n ashu ..a recent one ..playing the violin..one with Armaan at the chess board..n one of she n ashutosh..with the sunset in the back drop ...Baba looked at her gaze on the large part of the wall still vacant..n he said"beta..ek di n aayega ki kisi ki tasweerein lagaane ko yeh ghar chota pad jaayega.."nidhi fought back her tears n worked a smile..but then went in as ..baba kept looking at her quietness ..but did not say anything..he believed ..at times she needed to be left alone..even cry..for there could be no physical healing till the heart had healed...

Nidhi had cried herself to sleep ..but was awakened by some sounds in the hall..she got up..it was 6!!she rushed to wash her face and dabbing it with her green dupatta;she emerged ..and almost screamed "ROHANNN"??and Rohan looked at her while he kept the big packets of packed food on the table n said"sleeping beauty..ready ho jaaiye.party time"!!and nidhi giggled"kis baat ki party hai..yeh to pata nahi..but thanx any way..tum se milne ko mann tha"!!Rohan looked at baba n asked"baba..do you believe this??meri sabse achchi dost ..na mujhe phone karti hain.

Na whassap aur kehti hain ki milne ko mann tha!!i tell you baba girls ka vishwaas hi nahi karna chahiye..never.."!!Nidhi smiled n held her ears "sorry Rohan..but thanx for all this..kya kya hai..aur itta kyun"??Rohan laughed "nidhiji..thankx aap apne dr saab ko boliyega..main to buss hukm baja raha hoon unka.."and then went on to explain how he had recd a phone call from dr Ashutosh requesting him to get the food from Rice bowl and Ram Asrey as..."15 logon ki party hai..dr Ashutosh ki wife ke MD top karne ki khushi mein..ab dr nidhi ko koi kahe ki woh thodi presentable ho jaayein"!!nidhi laughed..as she helped kaka arrange the crockery n cutlery and as she opened the food for warming ..she commented "kya combo hai..chow mein..manchurian..n Ramasrey ki kachoriyaan"!!Rohan laughed and said"to Raja aur titli ka combo kumstrange hai kya..jaise waltz aur disco "!!and baba added"ya ..mehndi hassan aur Pop "!!and all laughed..as nidhi asked "kaun kaun aa rahe hain??"Rohan smiled n answered"Dr Ashutosh aur ..unke guest..ab jaiye ready hone..nahi to Dr Hardstone avataar to aap jaanti hain"!!!

Nidhi smiled as she went in n hummed a melody..which made her blush...

Part 3 coming up

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Nidhi took out a new blue fab india kurta n a white pyjama for dr Ashutosh n as she arranged it..she caressed it n then went in to freshen up;emerging in a sky blue printed kurta ..with a black churidaar..

Dr Ashutosh entered as she was applying sindoor ..n smiled at her..nidhi looked at his image n smiled..her heart missing a beat at the sheer handsomeness that he exuded..Dr Ashutosh picked up his clothes n went in ..but nidhi caught his hand n said"thanx"!he didn't say anything..but just as midhi was getting up..he emerged in his towel

.held her n rubbed his beard on her neck n whispered "biwiyaan aise thanx nahi bolti"!and as nidhi blushed...he kissed her full on the lips and sucked her hard..but then released her saying "jaao..guests aaye honge.."!!and he was gone !!

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By 7.30 the hall was filled with dr Priyanka ;dr Jyothika ;Rohan ;dr Ranganath a huge looking Anji and finally dr Bhagat carrying a boquet of roses!

Nidhi served cold drinks while dr Ashutosh himself carried around the finger foods!

Nidhi was stopped by Anji who remarked;wrinkling her nose "nidhi ..u are so lucky..doing so well at ur career aur jeejaji kitne khush hain teri progress se...aur yahaan main hoon..stuck in mother in law n maternity! Nidhi smiled..caressing Anji.."hey dont be so unhappy..baby pe asar padta hai"!and then recalled how in childhood their pencils n rubbers used to get mixed up..it seemed their destinies n desires had also been mixed up by God!!

As nidhi moved,dr Ashutosh's gaze followed her and when she settled with her friends ..chatting ..did dr Ashutosh relax n sat with dr Bhagat n baba too came over!

As Rohan moved around ,joked..pulled nidhi's hair n she threw a cushion at him..dr Bhagat asked"who is this young man"?and dr Ashutosh replied"Nidhi ka best friend...aur shayad mera bhi..as Armaan is away"!!and dr Bhagat seemed a lil surprised!!

Ashutosh explained he had been in touch with the dr at Sydney..n then added "do y know Bhagat her name is Pooja.."!Dr Bhagat gave a sad n wry smile n replied "sir..is duniya ki bheed mein..meri Pooja mujhse chupna hi pasand karti hai..shayad..n i respect that.."n then looking into Dr Ashutosh's eyes he said"i feel she is Pooja..jo kabhi meri thi...but i d never contact till she chooses too...after all she had divorced me..."!

Dr Ashutosh meandered from the topic n asked "tell me Bhagat..do u feel nidhi will get digressed in eork.."??as dr Bhagat was about to answer,baba teplied"she is a dedicated dr...but as a paediatrician. .bachchon ke saath time spend karna..uske zakhm per marrham hoga ya..usse aur rulaayega!difficult to say"!!

There was a knock at the door and Dr Ashutosh stood up as there was a cake ...a large one that he had ordered..

Rohan put it on the table n called out "sirjee..message hai bus "Nidhi"!!

Ashutosh smiled as nidhi looked at him..knowing he was always weak with words...

He held her as she cut the cake n all cheered to nidhi's success..and she put a bite in dr Ashutosh's mouth..and he took a tiny morsel n piut it in her's..a lil embarrassed! !

As dinner proceeded Ashutosh could see Dr Rang's discomfort with Rohan joking with Anji..and he just sighed...lack of faith!!could he ever doubt Nidhi??NEVER!!and as he smiled Nidhi came n gave him his food plate..."main serve nahi karoongi to aap to khaayenge hi nahi"!!and he nodded"absolutely tight Doc"!!

As the guests left wishing Nidhi once again..nidhi thanked each one ..n had a nostalgia in her eyes as Dr Priyanka remarked"aaja KGH...dr Hardstone tera wait kar rahe hain"!!and as Dr Ranganath helped Anji..his protective hand on her big belly..nidhi couldn't help feel a strange jealousy..even though she knew she shouldn't have...

Lastly Rohan shook hands and happily accepted the payment for dinner saying "biwi aapki..to naturally treat bhi aapki!!waise sir aap OT se phone kar rahe they kya"??and As Ashutosh tried to pull his ear..he was gone..shouting "bye nidhiji..bye dr Hardstone"!!

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Nidhi came to bed in her white nightie and as she lay ..looking at dr Ashutosh. .she asked"aaj padhenge nahi kya"??and he took off his specs n said "padhoonga. ..per kitaab nahi"!!and held her..close..as she seemed to quiver..he caressed her n cleared his throat..as if collecting courage..n nidhi asked"kya kehna chahte hain..kahiye na"??and Ashutosh held ger to his chest n said"nidhi..i have been in touch with a leading Gynaecological researcher in Australia. .she feels you may have a chance of...but we have to get some tests done.."as nidhi's eyes seemed to dwell up with clouds of hope..he wiped with his soft lips n said"buss..its an effort..it d take time..n it might fail..tum samajh rahi ho na"??and as nidhi nodded..he caressed her n added"nidhi..kuch ho ya na ho..hum dono sath hain..isnt that enough...bolo jaan?"and he separated to look at her..her eyes full of tears...but she nodded..held on to his kurta...as he said.."mai baar baar nahi keh paata..per nidhi..you know..I LOVE YOU...aur main in aankhon mei aansoo dekh hi nahi sakta.."!and hugged nidhi close. ...

THATS ALL.

NEXT UPDATE..NIDHI'S TESTS ..N SHE JOINS KGH..ANJI GETS A BABY.

Lovely update 👏👏

Liked to see how Ashu wanted to relieve Nidhi from getting bored. Lovely and cute pouts, loved Ashni here 😳

Ashu knows her condition and loss well. He tries to get her indulged in happiness though it's so difficult for her to show the smiles after such loss. It was emotional for Nidhi to hide her tears when Baba hinted of some space on the wall for other pics. His intention and love is pure, but he also knows her inner fight.

Wow, so Ashu has planned a party with Rohan for Nidhi ⭐️⭐️ Loved his style to make Nidhi happy and happiest ! I liked the comparisons of Ashu and Nidhi with : .jaise waltz aur disco "!!and baba added"ya ..mehndi hassan aur Pop 😛

The beautiful and the handsome are back to their love. Loved to see what Ashu meant for a thanks from wife 😉

The contrast is not gone. Anji is jealous of Nidhi's and with no intention Nidhi got with Anji's fate. Loved Baba's concern of Nidhi joining the kids' deptt. She can be feeling happy or in distress, only time will tell. Very thoughtfully put in !!!!

Only " Nidhi " on the cake. Ashu is short of words but it's fine with Nidhi too.

Talking to Nidhi about his efforts back in Australia, it was difficult for Ashu but his efforts are all beneficial becos Nidhi knows his nature and care. Loved Ashu's lines where he said it all :

"mai baar baar nahi keh paata..per nidhi..you know..I LOVE YOU...aur main in aankhon mei aansoo dekh hi nahi sakta.."!and hugged nidhi close. ...

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Thanks Indu di, for everything U do for us in love of Ashni 🤗

Congratulations Induji..for the new thread..⭐️ 👏