CHAPTER 2.2:UNSAID WORDS
London:
Aastha was eating lunch with Shaan that suddenly the doorbell rang.She went to the door and took the parcel that came from India.
She smiled looking at her name and went inside.
Shaan Anokhi ne kuch bheja hai...
Shaan came closer to Aastha as she unwrapped the contents of the box.She first pulled out of idol of Ganesha and a box of dry fruits and at last a wooden box.
She was surprised at the things and then she unlocked the wooden box and she went numb on reading the words.
Shaan got worried when Aasta froze he snatched the box from her hand and read,
Anokhi weds Vihaan
Shaan smiled to Aastha's shock.
Tears fell from his eyes and he hugged her and said Noor finally humari beti ne hamari baat mann li.Woh aage badna chati hai.Mai bhaut khush hoon Noor.
Aastha stood numb.Shaan shook her and she regained senses.
Aastha:Shaan woh shadi kar rhi hai.Usne apna wada nibhaya hai lakin muje dukh kyu ho rha h Shaan.Hum toh yehi chate the na ki woh aage baade.
Shaan:Noor Anokhi was to be our daughter in law but you know she is not less than a daughter to us.This is not the time to get weak Noor.This is the time to be a part of our daughter's wedding and complete our duties.She needs us.
Saying this Shaan went inside to check the arrangements and Aastha went inside a Locked room.
She sat their on the chair and started reading the letter Anokhi sent to her.
Dear Mom & Dad,
To the world I am not your anything but only we know what we are.You instilled strength in me after that night and took a promise from me to move on.You restrained me to keep any contact with you but today I am fulfilling my promise and your daughter needs you.
Don't think that I have forgotten your son.I can never forget him but for you I am moving ahead with life atleast trying to.
Please come mom and dad.
Love,
Anokhi
Aastha started crying reading it.She said to herself,
Andheri raat mai uss din humne bhaut kuch khoya lakin mai tumhe zindagi ke andhero mai kho jaane nhi de sakti thi meri bachi.Humne jo kiya tumhari bhaalai ke liye kiya.
Lakin aaj jab woh ho rha hai toh ek maa ka dil roo rha hai.Tum ek nyi shuruwat karne jaa rhi ho aur woh bhi ek jhoot ki foundation pe jo humne tumhe bola tha.She sobbed.
Shaan came and kept his hand on her shoulder,"Noor that was not a lie that was the truth of life to save our daughter".
5 Years ago:
We cannot find them ma'am we are so sorry.
The officers said.
No this cannot be possible.No go and find him again.They will be there they will be there.
Aastha and Shaan cried their hearts out when no one could find Shaurya and Anokhi after the landslide in Uttrakhand.They used every contact but the power today went in vain in front of destiny.They have lost them.
After a month,a call came at the Sabherwal household.Aastha's eyes brimmed tears when she came to know that they have gotten a lead on Anokhi.
They immediately rushed to Chandigarh and found Anokhi in the hospital.
Shaan reached to the doctor and there he met Vihaan.
"We are here for Anokhi.Did you find any other person with her",he enquired.
"Sir,she was badly injured when I found her on the road.She was washed by the force of water and it is destiny that she came in front of my car.I brought her here.She was in coma for many days and as soon as she woke up the only number she remembered was yours so we informed you",Vihaan said
"Is she safe",Aastha inquired.
"Mrs.Sabherwal she is very weak for now and gets panic attacks sometimes.She keeps says Shaurya in her sleep too.",Vihaan told.
Aastha now started crying listening Shaurya's name.
But Shaurya couldn't be found anywhere.
One year passed by and Anokhi started coming out of her zone.The news of Shaurya being no more made her numb.She would stay in her room whole day.Talk to no one but then Aastha and Shaan counselled her and gave her strength.
Late night a call ringed Sabherwal house and Shaan picked it up.
Next morning without telling anyone Shaan left for somewhere.
HIMS,DEHRADUN,
Shaan reached the place and placed his steps slowly and tried to gather strength.I didn't tell anyone.I wanted to be sure first.I cannot tell anyone.
He went to the reception and enquired about the call last night.
The doctors took him took the room to identify.Shaan got shocked and collapsed on his knees.
Tears rolled down his eyes as he saw his son after a year and felt a miracle happen.
There was Shaurya lying on the hospital bed with all machines and in a sleep unaware of the world.
Doctor said,"Somebody brought him here after the landslide but we had no reach to his whereabouts.After inquiring many areas we saw your contact and name registered with complaints of him missing.So we called you to identify him."
Shaan said with tears,"Shaurya Shaurya mera beta and kept his hand on his heart.Mera beta
Doctor further said,"He is alive bt not alive too Mr. Shaan.His body is paralysed and he is in coma from last one year.He isn't responding.We request you to take him abroad to a doctor for treatment but there are very less chances but we can try.
Shaan forgot everything listening this.
He got up went out and called a few people and arranged everything.
He then called Aastha and said we are shifting to London for work.Pack your bags and all things have been taken care of and no questions.
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PRESENT DAY:
Shaan humne itne saal Anokhi se jhoot bola hai.We didn't tell her that Shaurya is alive.
Noor uss waqt wahi sahi tha.Shaurya zinda hoke bhi zinda nhi hai aur mai nhi chata tha ki meri beti aise hi zindagi nikal de.Shaurya me saath Anokhi ka koi future nhi tha.We couldn't give her tears for life NOOR.
Han Shaan,you are right and you see our lies worked and here we stand reading
Anokhi weds Vihaan....
Suddenly,they got shocked as there was one more voice in the room.
It was Shaurya saying Anokhi....
