Aaradhya's POV

We had rushed maa to the hospital and Niharika had informed Ishita.

Ishita bunked her classes for the day and had been crying since the time she came here.

Vihaan has been a great support. He is doing so much for us.

I can't thank him enough for what he's doing.

"How is she now?" Sharan asked as he came towards me pulling me into a hug.

He always gave me those brotherly vibes. He could be a great brother.

"Don't know" I replied slowly because maa had not opened her eyes yet. I am scared of loosing her.

"What does the doctor say?" He asked.

"He's checking on her right now. Will tell us what is to be done after the check up." Niharika replied consoling me.

Suddenly Sharan took me into his embrace, out of nowhere. His arms gave comfort.

The comfort only a brother's arms could provide.

"Shhh... She'll be fine" he assured me.

"Please don't cry sweetheart" he said looking at Niharika and signalling her to go to Ishita.

Vihaan was with some other doctor probably. He was no where to be seen.

"Listen sweetie, if you cry Jia aunty will not feel good. Hmm?" Sharan gently wiped my tears and kissed my forehead.

Just then the doctor walked out.

"How is she doctor?" Sharan asked.

"Her condition is a bit stable. But I fear if we don't operate right now, it may get critical. I suggest you to get the operation done as soon as possible."

I gulped. Operation? I had never imagined this in my life.

"How.. how much.. will be the cost doctor?" I asked.

"It would be nice if we could discuss about it in my cabin, please" he said, asking us to come inside.

Since Vihaan was nowhere to be seen, I went with Sharan.

As we sat in front of the doctor, Sharan held my hand and assured me with his eyes.

"So Miss Sinha, I completely understand what you are going through. I would suggest the operation which will cost you around.. 2 or 3 lakhs."

I was shocked. Where would I manage to get so much money from.

I surely couldn't do this alone. That was when Sharan gently pressed my palm and gave me a nod.

"See, if the condition gets more critical, then the cost will be more."

I sighed as I looked at sharan.

"We'll tell you our decision soon, doctor." He said getting up with me.

"I hope you take the decision soon. We need to arrange for the Operation." The doctor replied.

I sat on the bench outside as tears rolled down my eyes.

I don't know how we ended up in this situation. Why did you do this God?

"Aaradhya, we need to decide soon." Sharan said kneeling down in front of me.

He gently wiped my tears. "Please say something Aaradhya, don't shut yourself." He pleaded.

"Sharan.. I.. I don't know.. how can.. how will I handle this? What will I.." I couldn't speak much as tears were rolling down from my eyes continuously.

He hugged me patting my back.

"Princess" I heard Vihaan's strong voice. I looked up to find him standing there with a frown.

Oh God! Why do I get such protective people in my life?

He was like this since childhood; never liked if any boy came near me.

I ran to him and hugged him. He kissed the top of my head and started whispering soothing words.

"Sit here princess." He made me sit again and himself sat beside me.

I could see Sharan looking at us with shock and probably anger.

Anger? Why that look?

"Sir, you here?" He asked.

Vihaan looked at him and answered nothing. I sniffed and they both turned to me.

"Don't worry Aaradhya. Everything will be fine." Sharan consoled me.

"I don't know what will happen. I don't even have that much..." Before I could complete Vihaan interrupted me.

"Never say you don't have money. I am with you. And I will pay all the expenses for her treatment."

"But Vihaan.."

"No princess. She is like my mom to me. So please.. let me do it." Vihaan said.

"But sir.. how do you.. know her?" Sharan asked confused.

"That's none of your business." Vihaan snapped angrily while I glared at him.

"Sorry sir." Sharan replied slowly.

I smiled at Sharan while he smiled back and went towards Niharika and Ishita.

Vihaan took me with him to meet the doctor in his cabin. 

"Doctor, we are ready for the operation. Just take care that the best treatment should be given to her. I hope you know who I am." He said with a cold face.

The doctor gulped and nodded. I rolled my eyes. Instead of threatening, he could have told the same in a polite manner.

"Please sign this and we will proceed. The operation will be day after tomorrow night. We will be calling the best cardiologist." The doctor said.

Vihaan nodded as he passed me the papers to sign.

"Payment will be given by me" he said to the doctor while the doctor nodded.

I signed the papers with a heavy heart. I never knew I would have to sign such a document someday.

Raghav's POV

I was very much frustrated with Vihaan.

For the first time, he was hiding things from me. The man I had appointed called me some time ago and informed me that Vihaan was in a hospital.

After that my meeting started. I don't know what he is doing there. Why did he go there. For whom did he go there.

This thought is irritating me a lot.

"So what do you think sir?"

"Sir..??"

"Umm.. yea? I.. I think.. I'll discuss the matter once, with Vihaan. Let's not sign this deal right now." I said getting up.

"The meeting is over" I declared.

I went to my cabin while Dhruv followed me.

"Sir when should I re schedule the meeting?" He asked.

"Tomorrow" I replied dismissing him.

He nodded and went away. I heard my phone ringing. It was from the man I appointed to check on Vihaan.

"Sir, some Jia Sinha is admitted in the hospital here. Vihaan sir is with the girl who came for interview that day, Aaradhya Sinha. I guess the patient is her mother."

"Okay, leave from there without Vihaan's notice" I told him.

"Yes sir" I heard him saying before cutting the call.

I am not understanding anything.

What is Vihaan doing with that girl?

What is their relation?

Wait.. Does Vihaan love her?

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Precap: "How are you now maa?" I asked as my vision got blurred by tears.

"Hey! Don't cry I won't die before seeing my grandchildren" she joked.

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