Sid was just numb. He sat down on bench not knowing how to react.

Person: Sir are you ok?

Sid looked at him. He took a deep breath and nodded. He joined his hands.

Sid: Thank you so much for bringing my wife here. I can't thank you enough

Person held his hands.

Person: Please don't say like this. It was my duty. In fact I am sorry

Sid nodded.

Sid: It's ok. And thanks once again. Btw where is she?

Person: Doctors are attending her

Sid: Ok you can leave. I will be here. Don't worry

Person: Ok

He joined his hands and left. Sid was panicking not knowing what to do. He held his head in his hands and was sweating very badly. He remembered Ash. He took out his phone with trembling hands and dialled it.

Sid: Hello Priya

He said with shivering lips.

Pri: What happened bhayia? You sound worried. Sab theek hai na?

She asked in a concerned tone.

Sid: Priya wo Avu met with an accident

Pri: What? Bhayia wo theek to hai na?

Sid: Wo doctors are attending her. But don't worry. Actually Ashu ko I left with neighbor but can you please come?

Pri: Bhayia ye bhi koi poochhne ki baat hai? We all will come. Don't worry. You take care. We will reach in 2 hours

Sid: Hnn please. Bye

He hung up the call. He was praying to God. All time.

After 2 hours, Abhi and Pri reached there. Abhi dropped Pri at Sid's home and himself went to hospital.

Sid was praying with his eyes shut and hands joined. Abhi tapped his shoulders. He looked up and hugged him tightly and broke down.

Sid: Bhayia my Avu

Abhi rubbed his back.

Abhi: Kuch ni hoga usse. Don't worry. And if you will also get weak who will make her fine. Bass. Bass

He patted his back. Sid cried his heart out and got quite after few minutes. Dr. came out and Sid rushed to him.

Sid: How is my Avu?

Dr. took a deep breath.

Dr.: See Mr. Nigam her condition is too serious. There are very less chances of saving her. But we are trying our best. You all pray for her. Let's see

Dr. left and Sid felt on his knees. Abhi hugged him.

Sid: Avu

Pri somehow made Ash drink milk. She made her sleep by singing lullaby. Sidshek called Jai and told him. Jai wanted to come but they stopped him saying take care of uncle aunty and come in the morning.

Sleep was in no one's eyes.

Yeh dosti hum nahin todenge
Todenge dam agar tera saath na chhodenge

Pri was lying on bed and remembering how they used to team up and irritate Sid.

Aye meri jeet teri jeet teri haar meri haar
Sun aye mere yaar
Tera gham mera gham teri jaan meri jaan
Aisa apna pyaar
Khana pinaa sath hai, marna jeena sath hai

Sid was remembering how he used to steal her tiffin in school and she used to beat him up and complain Vibha Aunty.

Saari zindagi
Yeh dosti.....

Jai was thinking how he always used to fight and irritate her and she used to get irritated.

Logon ko aate hain do nazar hum magar
Aisa to nahin
Hon juda ya kafaa aye khuda de dua
Aisa ho nahin
Zaan par bhi khelenge tere liye le lenge sabse dushmani

Abhi was remembering how his lil sister never used to eat or drink anything without tying rakhi on his hand on Raksha Bandhan and doing tilak on Bhai Dhooj.

Yeh dosti hum nahin todenge
Todenge dam magar tera saatha na chhodenge

Vaish was remembering how Avu used to tease her with Abhi's name.

The whole night passed remembering their college incidents and crying remembering Avu.

Early morning

Dr. came out. Sid looked at him with hope.

Dr.: I am sorry Mr. Nigam we tried our best. But we couldn't save her. I am sorry for your loss

Sid held his collar.

Sid: How dare you? How dare you say like that? My. My Avni is fine. Totally fine. This this bastard is lying. Dada see what this son of bitch is saying. I will kill him

Abhi was forcing him leave dr.

Abhi: Sid chhod kya kar rha hai? Pagal ho gia hai kya? Chhod

Abhi somehow made him leave and Sid rushed inside the ward where Avu was kept. Abhi apologized dr.

Dr.: It's ok. I can understand. You please take care of him

Abhi nodded. Tears were rolling down his eyes continously. How should he react she was his small baby sister. But he controlled himself for his brother.

Sid held Avu's hand and sat on his knees on floor crying.

Tune Yeh Kya Kiya
Bewafa Ban Gaya

Sid: I know all are lying. My Avni will never leave me haina. You promised me na you will always be with me no matter what. Now wake up quickly. This doctor is bad. We will go from this hospital. You are sleepy? Ok we will go home and then you can sleep as much as you can. Wake up for now please

Abhi kept a hand on his shoulder.

Abhi: Let her sleep Sid. Don't wake her up now

Sid: Bhayia bhayia ask her to wake up. You are his elder brother na. Order her na she will wake up. Bolo na bhayia apni behn ko uth jae. Itna tang kyo krti hai mujhe hnn. Abhi bhi bacho ki tarah behave krti hai. Uski khud ki ek bachi hai

Abhi shooked his head. He hugged him while himself crying and kissed his hair.

Vaada Tod Ke

Chal Diya Iss Tarah
Raah Mein Tu Mujhe
Peeche Chodke

Sid sat beside her for hours asking her to wake up. Everyone came there. Sonia Aunty sat beside him and cupped his face.

Sid: Avu dekho ab to mom bhi aa gyi. Chup chap uth jao. Itni zidd nhi krte. Aunty aap bolo na isse uthne ko. Meri baat hi ni sunti ye

SA hugged him tightly and was crying uncontrollably.

SA: Wo ab nhi uthegi

Aage Tu Nikal Gaya
Saathi Tu Badal Gaya
T

odi Dosti
Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin Todenge
Todenge Dum Magar
Tera Saath Na...

To be continued

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