House of Tales… Episode 10

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Author: Rhituparna Chakraborty

#Disclaimer: This is an original work of fiction with no relation to any person/organism living or dead. Every episode, every character is a work of imagination. Any resemblance to any person, organism, place, character or situation is purely coincidental. There is no intention to hurt or rebuke anyone or any profession through this work. This story/episode cannot be copied, published or reproduced without the permission of the author RhituparnaChakraborty.

Rohan said, ‘This looks very serious. We will have to operate on him. I have spoken with a good surgeon. He will be here. Till then we will do all we can to save him.’ Devi Choudhary pleaded, ‘Please save him. Please….’ Rohan replied, ‘We are trying our best. But we can’t say anything now.’ Devi Choudhary sat on the bench with his stick. He did not expect this to happen at his home. He sat there helpless. Ranvijay tried to calm him and said, ‘The doctors are trying their best. Let us hope for the best.’

Deepika and Sonal were at home. They were frozen to the bone. The incident happened right in front of Deepika’s room. There was an ocean of blood. Deepika had heard a deafening noise and she had rushed to open the door. When she saw the scene she screamed and screamed and screamed. Everyone came running. A chill went down everyone’s spine. This had never happened before in this house. Saahil went numb. Ranvijay and Samarth told the househelps to call the ambulance and they all rushed to the hospital. Saahil told Sonal to be at home with Deepika.

Deepika was still shivering. Sonal was quiet staring at a blank spot. Deepika said, ‘Since the day we came here, everything has been going haywire.’ Sonal was quiet. Deepika continued, ‘My dad never wanted me to come here. Maybe there was some reason behind that. I should have listened to him. I will never be able to forgive myself. Someone would die because of me. No!’ Saying that Deepika sobbed. Sonal hugged Deepika and said, ‘We should not have come here.’

Saanchi was trying Mushtaque’s number. Usually Mushtaque used to call her in the morning. Today it’s late. Mushtaque did not call. Mushtaque has two numbers. One was his office number. Other was his personal number. Saanchi was unable to reach at both his numbers. This did happen earlier as well when he was on some mission. But then, this time this was some regular office work. All the same, something important might have come up. ‘Don’t worry Saanchi’, Saanchi told herself. Saying that she went on to get ready for work.

The surgeon and his team arrived. Thankfully, the hospital had all the facilities required for conducting the surgery. The surgeon told Rohan, ‘This is bad.’ Rohan sighed and said, ‘Yes. I already told them.’ The surgeon changed into OT scrubs, scrubbed his hands and told Rohan , ‘I don’t know. This looks hard.’ Rohan and Sohum had also changed into OT scrubs. They would also be in the OT with the team of doctors. Sohum said , ‘His survival is necessary.’ The surgeon said, ‘Every human deserves to live. But sometimes we can only try. We cannot promise anything. I hope we can save him.’ Saying that the surgeon Dr. Darshan Mathur, said a silent prayer. So did Sohum and Rohan. They then went to OT.

While Deepika and Sonal sat in their room. Shama came with breakfast. Seeing Deepika in that state, Shama went near Deepika, brushed her head and said, ‘Sweetheart. Everything will be fine.’ Deepika cried and said, ‘What will be fine! Will anything ever be fine in this house! I lost my grand ma, maa, chachi….. Why so many deaths in this house? I should have never come here. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would see a person lying in a pool of blood right in front of my room. Why? WHY???’ Saying that Deepika screamed and cried and cried and knelt on the floor. Sonal cried bitterly too. She did not have the strength neither to console Deepika nor herself. She wanted to get away from this place.

The team of doctors went into the OT. They looked closely. The damage was bad. There were bleak chances of survival and even if the patient survives, chances are either the patient will be in coma or the patient will be unable to recall anything. Only a miracle can help now.’

Ranvijay told Saahil, ‘I think you should go home and get some rest and food. We are here.’ Saahil said, ‘I cannot go. I will wait.’ Samarth said, ‘Bhaiyya is right. You and dad should go now. We are here.’ Saahil said, ‘I cannot leave my friend and go.’ Ranvijay patted Saahil’s shoulder and said, ‘We are here for your friend. Trust us. Go and get some rest. Moreover Sonal and Deepika are alone. It would be nice if someone is with them. Go home.’

Devi Choudhary and Saahil boarded a car and were on their way home. Saahil looked out of the window. Devi Choudhary patted Saahil’s shoulder and said, ‘Son, everything is destined. We cannot change destiny. We have to accept what it is. However, it never means we should lose hope. I lost my wife. I lost my daughters in law. Things were never easy. But I had to be strong for my family.’ Saahil was quiet. He would freshen up and come back to the hospital again.

Saahil first went to meet Deepika and Sonal. Seeing Saahil, Sonal rushed to him and asked, ‘How is everything?’ Saahil said, ‘Surgery is on. We will know in sometime once I go back.’ Saahil looked at Deepika. His heart went out to her. She was scared. She sat curled up in a corner. Saahil told Sonal, ‘You girls really need to take care. You have to be strong.’

Just then Saahil’s phone rang. It was from an unknown number. Saahil answered the call:

Saahil: Hello

The person at the other end: Hi, my name is Saanchi. Is this Saahil’s number?

Saahil(jittery): Uh… yes….Saanchi. I am Saahil. You are Mushtaque’s wife, right?

Saanchi: Yes. I have not been able to reach him since morning. Just wanted to know if he is fine.

Saahil(trying to sound ok): He is fine…just that….he is busy in some work hence his phone might be switched off.

Saanchi: Oh ok! Thank you! Glad to know he is fine. Bye now. Take care.

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Saahil reached the hospital again. The surgery was still on. After around half and hour, Rohan came out. Seeing Rohan, Samarth rushed and asked, ‘What’s the news?’ Rohan said dejectedly, ‘He has slipped into coma…’

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Saahil walked away from there. He wanted to hear that the patient survived. Dejectedly, he walked to the room at the end of the hallway downstairs and knocked at the door. The nurse in the room was dressing Mushtaque’s injury. Seeing Saahil, Mushtaque asked, ‘Any good news?’ Saahil said, ‘No, that guy slipped into coma.’ Mushtaque said, ‘Damn! I should not have beaten him that bad.’ Saahil said, ‘Really! And look at you. He had attacked you with a rod. Thankfully your injury is less. All you did was protect yourself.’ Mushtaque said, ‘But then who had sent this guy? I want this guy to come out of coma. Only he can answer my questions.’ Saahil nodded, ‘That’s what I was praying for, we all were praying for. No one wants a murder in the house. I am worried about Deepika as well. Maybe the idea of that intruder was to hurt Deepika.’ Mushtaque smiled and said, ‘Aha, very worried about Deepika….’ Saahil blushed. He then said, ‘ Saanchi had called on my phone.’ Mushtaque replied , ‘Damn it! I forgot to switch on my phone. She must be hell worried. I hope you did not tell her I am in the hospital.’ Saahil said, ‘Not at all. Rohan and Sohum already told us you were fine. The injury on your head is not internal. We were more worried about the patient in OT. Because only he can only put all the pieces of the puzzle together.’

Mushtaque replied, ‘I think I am close to solving the puzzle. Just that I would need Deepika’s cooperation. Hope she agrees…..’

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To be continued……..