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Virat: Go get freshen up now Rah. Phir lunch ka time ho gaya hai. Chalo

Rahul went to freshen up. Virat again went to the painting and caressed it.

Virat: How can I stay away from you kiddo? How?

He knew he can never leave without his certain Rahuliya.

Once Rahul came, they both went downstairs and then they all had lunch together with a very happy and calm environment.

It was the afternoon and all were sitting in the hall enjoying each other's company and a certain Rahuliya was clinging onto his Vi Bhai. Virat too was allowing him to take as much comfort as he wanted and was giving himself the assurances that his Kiddo is there with him.

The doctor came for the regular check up. First he checked Rohit and found him doing very well. He then went with Virat and Mahi to Virat's room. He needs to do the dressing again too.

Mahi: So everything fine doctor?

Doctor: Yes recovery is going good. Nothing to worry. Mr Virat is fine

Virat: Doctor.. can you Stop with this formal addresses please?

Doctor and Mahi both chuckled but anyways doctor nodded in yes.

Doctor: Well I was thinking that we should now inform Rohit about Memory loss. So that if he starts getting any flashes or anything related to memory regaining, he doesn't get way too much disturbed. It would be better aap unki wife ko bula le

Rahul who has come to check on Virat heard it.

Rahul: Hum bhabhi ko nahi bula sakte.

All looked at him. Rahul looked at Virat who blinked his eyes and allowed him to come inside. Rahul came while the doctor continued with keeping Virat's hand in sling properly.

Rahul: Actually doctor.. bhabhi is expecting and doctor ne zyada stress lene se mana kiya hai. She is already weak so..

Doctor nodded in yes in understanding.

Doctor: Well if that is the thing, it's fine if she is not here. And you guys are already his family so I guess he will be fine. The only thing is jab usse pata chale it will be best if people with whom he is the most comfortable are with him.

Rahul: Bhabhi ke alawa to Mahi Bhai aur Vi Bhai hai hi jinke sath Bhaiya sabse zyada comfortable hai. So no issues.

Virat (with raised eyebrows): Bhaiya..

Rahul (fumbling): Ab.. woh.. I mean B-Ro..

Virat chuckled hearing his fumbling.  Rahul smiled quite shyly. He is not used to get caught expressing his emotions but his Vi Bhai is devil who always caught his every emotion and always used to tease him with it.

Virat: Waise mere aur Mahi Bhai ke alawa bhi koi hai jiske sath Ro by default comfortable hai BACHPAN se..

Rahul smiled slightly hearing this to which Virat blinked his eyes in assurance.

They all came downstairs only to find rest all chilling out. Mahi and Virat sat at each side of Rohit and they were having quite poker type face. Rahul was as usual standing there with his poker face.

Doctor: Rohit..

Rohit: Yes. Vi is fine right?

Doctor: Yeah yeah. He is recovering very well. Even you too are recovering very well.

Rohit nodded in yes.

Doctor: But I want to share something with you. Please listen to me with calm mind and once I am done, don't get hyper okay.

Rohit got quite serious and so as others but Rohit anyways nodded in yes. Rohit got quite hyper and hold Mahi and Virat's hands in his both hands tightly. Unknowingly he looked at Rahul who just blinked in assurance. Rohit smiled and calmed down instantly. He released his hold on Virat and Mahi's hands who smiled seeing the brother's bond  getting stronger.

Doctor: Rohit.. the thing is because of the blow your brain had, you got partial Amnesia. You have forgotten the things happened in almost last 3-4 months.

Rohit was shocked. He got quite hyper. The doctor was quick to notice it. He looked at Mahi who stood up quickly and allow the doctor to sit beside Rohit.

Doctor: Rohit calm down. Listen to me. This situation is temporary. It will be fine soon enough. The more you will take stress the more it will take time. I am telling you this so that if you start remembering something or you got some flashes or something so you know it can be related to this too. So you can talk to anyone with whom you are comfortable to confirm your doubt. It's not a big thing Rohit. It happens. And it will be alright for sure but you have to be patient with it okay.

Rohit was still hyper. Rahul sat on the floor on his knees and hold Rohit's both hands. Rohit looked at him.

Rahul: Relax. Everything is fine. Firstly you calm down.

Rohit was still not looking in a good shape. He started sweating and it was increasing.

Doctor: Rohit calm down. You will deteriote your health.

Rahul looked here and there but he could not find the mobile. He ran to Rohit's room and came back with his phone. He forwarded it to Virat who was trying to calm Rohit.

Rahul: Unlock it

Virat looked at him confusingly.

Rahul: Unlock it now.

Rohit: No.. no.. Ritz.. usko nahi.. nahi batana

Doctor: Rohit stop panicking. Your breathing is getting way too much heavier.

Rahul took the phone and put it in front of Rohit's face and it luckily got unlocked. Rahul then quickly shuffled through the files and finally found the required one. He played it near Rohit's ear.

Rahul: Listen this

As soon as Rohit heard it, he automatically started calming down. Seeing him calming down, all started getting relieved.

Rahul: Harry.. bring towel and cold water fast

Harry did the same. Virat hold the phone near Rohit's ear and Rahul dip the towel in water and sponge it on Rohit's face and wiped his sweat. Anu quickly brought coffee as doctor asked her to bring it and they made Rohit have it. Rohit finally calmed down though he was still in shock.

Doctor: It's very thoughtful of you Rahul. Good presence of mind. Rohit this is just a temporary situation of your brain. Things will get fine. You just have to wait for sometime okay.

Rohit nodded in yes and then doctor made some changes in his medicines  based on his recovery process and asked them to get them and then the doctor left.

Rahul and Virat took Rohit to his room.

Rohit: Thodi der akela chhod do

Virat: Are you sure? Feeling okay?

Rohit nodded in yes. Virat and Rahul looked at each other in dilemma but then decided to give him some time. Virat went from there. Rahul too got up from the bed.

Rahul: Bhabhi aur Baby theek hai. Unko nahi pata kuchh abhi tak. Aap unki tension mat Lena

Rohit smiled slightly and nodded in yes. Rahul was about to go but then he stopped and turned to Rohit.

Rahul: Doctor ne kaha ki recovery ki wajah se ab apki memories regaining process kabhi bhi start ho jayegi. It can make you uncomfortable.. dizzy.. can cause you headache.. can make you irritated, annoyed.. You can get panicked.

Rohit: I'll keep that in mind

Rahul: That I know.

Rahul forwarded him a thing.

Rahul: Kabhi bhi kuchh bhi ajeeb sa lage ya theek na lage to yeh button daba Dena. Isse awaaz ayegi to pata chal jayega ki aapko help chahiye

Rohit nodded but he remembered something.

Rohit: Now go. Door aise hi bandh hai. Ek second ke liye bhi uneasy feel ho to call me. Ya phir yeh button daba Dena.

Rahul: Yeh kya hai?

Rohit: Kuchh nahi. Iska yeh button dabane se awaaz aati hai. So mujhe pata chal jayega ki tumhe help chahiye.

Rohit felt his head aching. He quickly shook his head and tried divert his mind but it was not working. He then used his phone and listen to the same recording which Rahul has used to calm him.  And it worked again. He started calming down and started thinking rationally. He understood that it was something happened in the time he has forgotten but he also felt a sense of happiness that his memory regaining process has started. Though in bits but it started. He sighed happily. And as the positive sign came, his hesitancy, his disturbance because of the memory loss revelation also started coming down. He again started feeling positive towards the life. With all these happy feeling, he closed his eyes to have his very dear beauty sleep.

Virushka were with Mahi in the hall after dinner.

Anu: I feel hume Ritz ko sab bata dena chahiye. We don't know kab Ro ko sab yad ayega.

Virat: But woh stressed ho jayegi

Mahi: But we can't hide whatever happened Cheeku. Aur yeh to socho ki jab usko baad me pata chalega ki kya kya ho chuka hai zyada dhakka lagega usko. It's better we tell her everything

Virat agreed though he was getting stressed about all Sharmas. He knew none of them is in proper emotional state to handle all the mess but at the same time they have to start accepting whatever happened and move towards working out things for the greater good.

Virat: Main Ro aur Rah ko dekh ke phir sone ja Raha hoon

Anu: Okay you go. Main room me hoon. Kal morning me I'll talk to Ritz.

Mahi: I'll handle Ro. Achchha kiya Jinks ko ghar bhej diya. His father is not doing well.

Virat: Baat Hui meri usse. Abhi kuchh din to woh nahi free ho payega

Mahi: It's okay. We will handle

Virat nodded in yes and went to Rohit's room first and found him sleeping with a smile on his face. He was surprised on how easily Rohit has accepted the news. But he was relieved that things are under control.

Mahi came there and put his hand on his shoulder.

Mahi: I am here only okay. You don't worry

Virat sighed and nodded in yes. He then went to Harry's room and found Rahul already asleep. He went inside and covered him properly with comforter. The kid was looking thiner and paler than earlier. He caressed his hair and gave a forehead kiss. Virat then looked at Harry who was busy in chatting with Krunal. He ruffled his hair.

Virat: So ja ab

Harry: Haan thodi der me so jaunga.

Virat: Rah kab soya?

Harry shrugged his shoulders.

Harry: Main aya tab yeh idiot so Gaya tha

Virat: Harry.. agar kabhi bhi lage na ki situation bigad rahi hai just call me okay

Harry: I'll. Don't you worry and take stress.

Virat nodded in yes. Harry kept his phone at a side. He got up from the bed and hugged Virat startling him. But he anyways hugged him back.

Harry: Aap apna dhyan rakho please. Aapko hi B-Ro and Rah dono ko sambhalna hai. Ritz bhabhi ko sambhalna hai. Aap please stress mat lo itna. You had a blow too Vi Bhai. Please take care of yourself too in all this mess.

Virat broke the hug with a sad smile.

Virat: Abhi inn sab ka time nahi hai Harry. There is a lot more which needs to be handled. Yeh Ghar bikhar raha hai and abhi I don't have time to think of taking rest. But for now, just stick to Rah Harry. He will be needing you a lot.

Harry nodded in yes. Virat again ruffled his hair and went from there but not before glancing once at sleeping Rahul but it made him frown seeing him like that.

On the next day, Anu went to Shettys. They were enjoying family time with Ritz and baby and seeing her there all were really happy. They talked for a while about her shoot and all. Ritz noticed Anu was quite tensed but couldn't understand why.

Anu: Actually I want to talk to you all about something really big and important.

Ritz: That I got it seeing you tensed. But hua kya hai?

Anu took a deep breath and started narrating whatever happened starting from Rah getting scared of being called Chhotu.. his misunderstanding.. his fight and inappropriate behaviour with Rohit and Virat.. Virat's impulsive decision of going away and then the accident and Rohit's partial Amnesia and Virat's shoulder's dislocation. She also told them about how Rahul was guilty and taking care of Rohit and Virat a lot and thus they have given him a chance too.

Hearing all this, the most shocked persons were Ritz and Athiya. They cannot  think of Rah behaving like this to Ro and Vi even in their wildest dreams but it has happened.

Ritz: Main Ro ke paas ja rahi hoon.

Sunil: Hum bhi aate hai.

Anu: Sir.. aap please abhi mat aao. Let Ro and Ritz get used to the situation. Aap sham ko ya kal aa jana

Sunil nodded in yes. Anu looked at Athiya who for the first time was having an expressionless face. It made her frown but for now, handling Ritz was her first priority.

During the entire ride back to home, Ritz was all silent. Anu tried to talk to her but she just got her silence in response. They reached home. Ritz almost ran inside. Anu too ran after her.

Anu: Ritz careful. Ro is fine. Dheere chalo. Baby ke bare me to socho.

Hearing this Ritz controlled her speed and carefully took steps ahead and came inside the house. She saw Mahi, Rohit and Virat were talking about something and Harry was busy in his phone. Rohit's head was having a bandage and Virat's hand was in sling. His head was having a bandage too.

Ritz ( in low voice): Ro..

Rohit looked at her and smiled widely. He got up followed by MahiRat. Ritz ran to Rohit and hugged him tightly crying. Rohit held her calmly as he could understand what she might be feeling. Mahi had told him that Anu has gone to bring Ritz and it would be nice if she is upto date with all the things happening and he too understood.

Rohit: Bas baba..

Ritz cupped his face.

Ritz: You.. you are alright right?

Rohit: Of course Ritz.

Ritz: Ro.. Ro.. I am there.. Haan. I am with you always in all situations. Kabhi bhi khud ko akela mat samajna okay. I am there..

Ritz again hugged him tightly. Rohit was rubbing her back to calm her.

Ritz: I am always with you.

Rohit: I know Ritz. I know you are always with me.

Rahul came there rubbing his eyes.

Rahul: Good morn..

He said this much when he saw Ritz with Rohit and was shocked seeing her there. Ritz broke the hug and looked at Rahul with angry hurtful eyes. Rahul instantly looked down. He knew whatever he has done could never be forgotten.

Rohit: Hey Ritz you know He is Rahul.. KL Rahul.

Hearing this Rahul again remembered whatever happened with him. Ritz was way too much angry but she was controlling herself just for the sake of Rohit.

Rohit: He is na Vi's first kiddo. But he is like my younger brother too.

Ritz and Rahul looked at each other and Rahul was feeling like getting vanished wherever he can. Rohit was about to continue but Ritz cut him in between.

Ritz: Ro.. you take rest chalo.

She anyhow took him to their room and made him sleep.

The lunch too was a silent affair from Ritz's end. Her silence was killing rest all but noone could do anything.

Ritz had a hard time making Rohit sleep in the afternoon. He was waking up every now and then. He was feeling quite uneasy. He knew it was not related to his memory regaining process as he was not getting any flashes or anything. He was just feeling uneasy but reason was unknown to him. Once she was sure that he was in deep sleep, she came out of the room only to be meeting with Mahi and Anu in hall.

Ritz went to sofa and sat there ignoring them. Mahi and Anu too joined her. They had expected this.

Mahi: Ritz

Ritz ignoring him started looking into her phone.

Mahi: This is Ro's prescription. Doctor ne kal thodi medicine change ki hai and here they are

He forwarded the prescription and medicine. Ritz took it but didn't say anything. Her silence was her anger language. They knew this time it will not be easy to get through her.

Ritz was angry on all of them. How can they hide the big thing that Virat has left and Virat.. he just thought to leave them even after knowing how much he mattered to them. And on top of that Rahul.. well wasn't he the lost case already? All these thoughts were disturbing her but she composed herself as she has to take care of the little one too. She knew she can and she will handle everything and specially her Ro.

Ritz's chain of thoughts got broken as Virat came there and sat beside Mahi and rest his head at the sofa back. He sighed audibly. He was looking all exhausted and drained. His one hand on his other shoulder.

Anu sat beside Virat whereas Ritz continued looking at everything with silently though she was worried for her Panjabi bro.

Anu: Vi.. kya hua?

No response.

Mahi: Cheeku.. kya hua bachcha? Thakan lag rahi hai?

No response. Anu shook him a little.

Anu: Vi.. Vi..

But he was not responding. Mahi patted his cheeks but there was no response from him.

Mahi: Anu call the doctor. He is unconscious.

Anu nodded in yes and call the doctor.

Mahi (shouted): Harry.. Harry.. Rah.. come fast

It broke Rohit's sleep and he came out and Harry ran downstairs.

Harry: Kya hua?

Rohit: Kya hua Bhai?

Mahi: Cheeku.. he is unconscious. Doctor ko bulaya hai. I need help. Usko room me leke Jana hai

Rohit was about to help but Harry and Mahi stopped him and they both took Virat to his room. Rest all except Rahul followed them. They all were tensed including Ritz. Yes she was angry on him but she can't see him like this. Automatically her fingers were crossed. Anu was sitting beside Virat caressing his hair while silently shedding tears.

The doctor came in a while. He saw all have gathered around Virat and he was still unconscious.

Doctor: Aap sab hatiye. Let me check him. Please itni bheed mat kijiye thoda side me ho jaiye. Let him breath.

All gave them some space and stood at a side in the room. Doctor checked Virat and found his sling was missing. Doctor quickly checked his shoulder. He then prepare an injection and numb the area of his shoulder and then again properly placed it.

Doctor: Where is the sling?

All looked here and there.

Harry: Oh shit

He quickly went to his room and brought the sling. The doctor adjusted sling properly on Virat's injured shoulder and hand. He then attached a glucose drip to Virat's other hand. He also gave him sedative.

Anu: Doctor.. Vi..

Doctor: Chinta ki koi baat nahi hai. Aap log please shant ho jaiye.

Hearing this all sighed in relief.

Doctor: His shoulder got dislocated again and he must have felt a sudden shooting pain and he must have ignored it which drained all his energy and due to that pain and weakness he fell unconscious. Ghabrana ki koi baat nahi hai. I have given him sedative, Let him sleep it off.

Rest all nodded in yes. The doctor left from there. There was a complete silence for a while. None say anything. They were just disturbed on whatever was going on in their lives. Anu looked at everyone and decided to break the silence.

Anu: Ro.. Ritz.. Bhai.. Harry aap sab jao aur dinner kar lo please. Main yaha hoon Vi ke paas.

Rohit was about to protest but Anu cut him before he even started.

Anu: Ro you need to take your medicines too. Please go and have dinner.

Having no other option Rohit nodded in yes. Rohit looked here and there but couldn't find Rahul.

Rohit: Yeh Rah kidhar hai? Itna kuchh ho gaya lekin abhi tak uska koi ata pata hi nahi hai

Harry visibly gulped down. He just went from there to his room. Rohit came there and found Rahul was sleeping. He felt strange. So much has happened and this guys was sleeping.

Rohit: Yeh iss time pe kyu so raha hai?

Harry: He was not feeling well B-Ro. Vi Bhai khud sulake gaye the

Rohit was still observing his expressions but he could not find any trace of lie so he nodded in yes.

Ritz who have followed Rohit heard everything. Though she was feeling bad for Rahul, her anger was not allowing her to take any step towards Rahul. Specially after knowing how he behaved with her husband. She anyhow managed to take Rohit for dinner and also asked Harry to join them.

They had dinner and went to their respective rooms. Mahi tried to talk to Ritz but his attempts failed. She was just talking to Rohit and Harry and was talking to others only when it became unavoidable.

Harry came to his room and found Rahul was not there. On the other side, Rahul woke up and then he went to Virat's room and was shocked to see Virat like that.

Rahul: Vi Bhai..

Anu saw him and she ran to him and took him in a comforting hug.

Rahul: Sab meri wajah se hua. I am sorry bhabhi

Ritz who have come to give dinner of Anu saw Anu was comforting Rahul and was there with him. Her presence was calming him. She came inside and placed the food on the table and left from there.

Rahul was looking at Ritz's retreating figure with longing. He was missing his bhabhi a lot who used to be in his team everytime.. with whom he got comfortable even without trying.. to whom he used to complaint about Tia.. from whom he was getting motherly love and warmth.. but now certain things happened and he lost almost everything he was having.

Rahul: I messed up everything.

Anu: Rah.. sab theek ho jayega okay. Haan it will take some time lekin everything will be fine.

Harry came there with Rahul's food.

Anu: Tumne dinner nahi kiya?

Harry: Nope.. aaj kal kuchh zyada hi SONE ki adat ho gayi hai isko

Rahul looked down. Anu fed Rahul with her hands. The kid was not doing well she knew that. They have to quickly settle things else they will loose this gem for sure. He was getting paler and thiner with each passing day. The spark of his eyes was fading.

Rahul: Aap bhi dinner kar lo. Vi Bhai ko pata chalega ki aap ne nahi khaya to khud ko blame karenge. Please kha lo

Anu smiled slightly and had some food though she was in no mood but she knew having so many sick people in house, she can't afford to fall sick now.

Anu: Ab tum dono jao aur so jao Jake.

Rohit: Exactly. Come Rah. Let's sleep.

Rohit told coming inside. Rahul just flung himself over Rohit hugging him tightly hiding himself in the hug. Rohit held him protectively. Ritz who took have come with Rohit saw it and her eyes got moist.

Rahul: B-Ro.. Vi bhai

Rohit: He is fine bachcha. Don't worry. And don't get worked up bachcha. Harry told me you are not well.

Rahul broke the hug while looking down.

Rohit: Ab theek lag raha hai?

Rahul didn't know what he should say. Was he fine? He himself didn't know. He just kept looking down. He remembered whatever happened on that day. He just hugged Rohit tightly. Rohit felt strange but more than that he felt Rahul's breathing was uneven. He quickly started rubbing his back.

Rohit: I am here okay. Everything will be fine. I am here okay.. with you.

Rahul nodded in yes. Rohit took him to Harry's room and made him sleep. Harry and Ritz have followed them.

Ritz: Ro chale? So Gaya na woh?

Rohit: Umm.. Ritz you go. Main yahi so jaunga

Ritz: But..

Rohit: Ritz.. he is not well aur Vi ko aise dekh ke aur dar gaya hai. He is insomniac aur isko nightmares aate hai. Insomniac + nightmares + scared before falling asleep.. you understand kitna dangerous combination hai. He will need me. Please understand.

Ritz knew arguing would be of no use so she nodded in yes and went to hall. She sat on the sofa and started crying. Mahi came in the hall as he was unable to sleep and found Ritz crying. He quickly brought water and gave her. Ritz didn't respond but she just averted her gaze still shedding tears.

Mahi: Ritz.. bachcha shant ho jao please. Kisi aur ke liye nahi baby ke liye. It's not good please. Pani pio chalo.

Ritz took the water and drank it.

Mahi: I know you are angry that we hid the thing of Virat leaving the house but frankly situations hi aisi ho gayi thi ki hum log bata bhi nahi paye aur baad me usko bhi apni galati ka ehsaas ho gaya tha

Ritz got up and left from there to her room. She knew what Mahi had said would have been the truth but that never means that they should have been kept in dark.

On the next day, Virat woke up quite late. As soon as he registered everything, he felt pain in his shoulder and cursed internally.

Rahul: Sambhal ke Vi Bhai

Virat looked at Rahul. Rahul smiled at him.

Virat: Theek ho?

Rahul nodded in yes with a smile on his face. But Virat could see the growing sadness in his eyes. He forwarded his hand and signed him to come. Rahul went to him and carefully hugged him.

Virat: I am with you Rah. Kabhi bhi khud ko akela mat samajna okay

Rahul nodded in yes.

One by one all came to meet Virat and spend some time with him except Ritz. Rohit was noticing that Ritz was quite off but he thought it's because of his accident.

In the afternoon, Virat came downstairs in the hall. Ritz came out of the room with an empty water jug. She saw Virat who was also looking at her only but ignoring him she went to kitchen. Virat was feeling weakness. He wanted to talk to Ritz and thus he too went towards kitchen but he started feeling dizzy near dining table. He hold his head tightly.  His body was not able to handle his own weight. He swayed but hold the dining table to stop himself from falling. Suddenly he felt a pair of hands helped him sitting down on the chair. Virat saw the hands and then at the person and it was none other than Ritz.

She forwarded him water which he drank it in one go.

Virat: Thanks Ritz.

Ritz didn't say anything and turned to go but Virat stopped her.

Virat: Apne panjabi bro se itni gussa ho ki usse baat bhi nahi karogi?

Ritz didn't say anything but stood there crossing her arms.

Virat: I am sorry Ritz. I really am. It was a stupid impulsive decision. You won't believe but I still hate myself for taking that decision. Ritz.. please ho sake to meri situation samajne ki koshish karo. As soon as I realised I was at fault, I started working towards positive steps.. towards making things right. Please gussa chhod do please

Anu and Mahi have heard their conversation.

Mahi: Cheeku is right Ritz. Pure 24 change bhi woh uss decision ko nibha nahi paya hai. Please.. forgive us bachcha.

Anu: Hume nahi pata tha ki iss idiot Vi ke dimag me kya chal raha hai warna tab hi mar mar ke dimag sahi karwa dete sach.

Virat: Ritz chaho to mujhe hazar thappad mar lo lekin please end The Silent Treatment yaar please. Look I know I have behaved like an idiot and I am accepting that I am an idiot but please baat karna yaar.

Ritz had enough of their explanation. Her anger was getting over her control limits.

Virat: Ritz please

Ritz: Please what? Please what Haan? You think it is that easy to forget and forgive? Is it?

Virat: Of course not Ritz. Punishment Dede lekin aise chup mat ho ja yaar

Ritz: Oh really Vi.. tumne bolne ke liye kuchh baki bhi rakha hai? You took an impulsive decision and just left. Kitna asaan hai na tumhare liye yeh sab

Virat: Ritz main..

Ritz: I have not finished yet.

Harry and Rahul have come there hearing chaos. Rohit was in garden so he didn't know what was happening inside the house.

Ritz: You know na Vi what you matter to Ro... To me? Still you just decided to leave us? Is it just an impulsive decision Vi? You know na what it matters to us specially after our all tries went in vain to find  Chhotu.

Hearing Chhotu Harry looked at Rahul who was just standing there all numb. He hold Rahul's hand and started rubbing his palms one by one as his hands have started shivering.

Virat: Ritz.. I know

Ritz: No you don't. You don't know. You know nothing. Ro ki takat the tum jab hume Chhotu mila. You know how much he was used to unsure about almost everything related to Chhotu. You know Ro was making up his mind that even if he would not be able to find his Chhotu, at least you will be there with him who is not gonna leave him like his brother. But what you decide.. decided to leave.

Rahul was shivering out of fear hearing Chhotu. Harry was holding him and was trying to take him to his room but appearantly his bestie was just stuck at the place he was standing.

Virat: Ritz.. I know I am at fault in there. But I was scared. Scared because my mind was playing games with me. I was not able to Ro. Yaha tak ki I wasn't able to even help Ro in taking care of Rah properly when he was sick. I was an insecure mess. If I would have stayed here at that time na, I would have messed up a really big time.. Those.. those thoughts were really scary Ritz.

Virat was now very much emotional.

Virat: Har pal.. har pal yahi dimag me aata tha ki main kahi Ro aur Rah ke beech me na aa jau.. kahi aisa na ho ki main dono ko kho doon. My insecurities were taking control over my sanity. I was way too much scared. Phir Bhai ne samjaya tab galati samaj me aayi aur baad me uspe kam bhi Kiya.

Ritz was still angry on him. She averted her gaze.

Virat: You know Ritz.. mujhe sab se zyada dar kis baat se lagta tha? Iss baat se ki kahi main Ro ya phir Rah ya phir unn dono ko kho na doon. Aisa.. yahi dar lagta tha ki woh dono mujse door na ho jaye. I still am scared of that thing Ritz.

Rahul ran to his room. He took his rabbit and panda and hugged them tightly. Harry too have come after him and was greeted with another similar scene of a scared Rahul. Harry made Rahul have some water and took him in a side hug. He started talking some random stuffs. He was blabbering anything came in his mind. But at the same time, he was telling sweet nothings into his ears.

Harry: Rah.. please have some sleep. You will feel better.

Rahul shook his head vigorously. Harry rubbed his back.

Harry: I am with you Rah. You are not alone. Things will be fine okay. Please calm down baba.

He anyhow put him into sleep. The panda and rabbit were really helping him in handling Rahul.

In the hall, Ritz was still angry.

Virat: Ritz.. maaf mat kar lekin baat karna bandh mat kar yaar. I am sorry for everything Ritz. Please

Anu: Galati ka ehsaas hai Ritz aur uska pachtava bhi hai. Please we all are really sorry. Please maan jao na

Ritz: Fine. I will talk lekin sirf aap logo se. Rahul se nahi.

All knew that she will be angry till the time she herself felt that it was now done. It was her right to get angry. They have made mistakes and they deserved that punishment. They allowed her to do whatever she wanted as at least she will start talking to them.

Anu brought coffee for all of them and Rohit too joined them. They had a small chat until Rohit again got bored again. He decided to go to terrace. While going there, he saw Rahul was sleeping in a particular room. Rohit frowned and went inside. He got angry and then called Virat to come ASAP

Rohit (shouting): Vi.. idhar aao. Abhi ke abhi

All got confused. Virat went to the room and found Rahul was sleeping. But Rohit was fumming in anger.

Virat: Kya hua Ro?

Rohit: Kya hua? You are asking me kya hua?

Hearing the shout, even Rahul woke up.

Rohit: Yeh mere bhai ka room hai Vi. Maine aur Ritz pyaar se banwaya hai. How can you allow anyone to use this room? How? This room belongs to only my brother.. my Chhotu

Hearing Chhotu's name Rahul again got alert. He hold the comforter tightly.

Virat: Ro please calm down.

Rohit: No Vi.. so baat ki ek baat. Yeh room mere bhai ka hai aur yaha Mera Bhai ho rahega.

Virat: Ro main..

He said this much when his gaze fell on Rahul who have heard everything. Rahul got up from the bed and went to Rohit and muttered a quick sorry and went to Harry's room. But before he left from the room, he looked at all the sidses of the room.. reminiscing all the beautiful memories he had. He then went from there.

Rohit: This is my Chhotu's Room. Only he will stay here. Bas.. bas woh jaldi mil jaye mujhe.

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I combined two chapters as I am having a lot of ideas in this book that I was going slightly off track in thoughts about the current track. So thought to end it quite early.

Next chapter will have Rohit's past.

What should be Athiya's reaction ? I am confused. Kindly share your opinions.

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