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Rohit: Doc.. doctor koi.. koi Ghabrane ki baat to nahi hai na?

Pooja and the Doctor looked at each other. Their expression was clearly saying that there is more to it.

Doctor: Rohit.. Ghabrane ki baat hai ya nahi yeh batana mushkil hai.

Virat: Hum kuchh samje nahi doctor

Pooja: See.. memories trigger kaise bhi ho sakti hai. As I said brain koi bhi memory block kar deta hai. I am giving you guys a medication to be followed. Agar Rahul ki body usko sahi se respond karti hai then there are chances ki usko sab jaldi se yad aa jaye. Lekin iss process me we are not sure how will his brain react. Yeh bhi ho sakta hai woh chhoti chhoti cheeze bhul jaye. Jaise nam bhul gaya, kuchh kam bhul gaya. But considering his Nature, he is a person who remembers things aur aise me yeh chhoti chhoti cheeze usko affect kar sakti hai. Yeh bhi ho sakta hai ki woh gussa rehne Lage, hyper rahe.. bahut mood swings ho sakte hai.. confusion ki wajah se irritation ho sakta hai.

RohiRat nodded in yes.

Pooja: Ek baat bataiye. Whenever Rahul used to get those flashes and all, uske baad uska behaviour kaisa rehta tha?

RohiRat kept mum. They both were feeling guilty specially Virat because in his anger, he literally forgot that the boy was fighting with something unknown to himself. Harry told him that Rahul was not in good shape but he didn't give a damn.

Rohit: Zyada kuchh hume nahi pata Doctor. Itna pata hai ki woh sab usko bahut darata tha aur usko nightmare ke jaise affect karta tha. But whenever I used to be with him, usko flashes aate the lekin woh shant bhi ho jata tha.. usko kam affect hota tha tab

Virat: Last me jab usko flashes aaye the tab uska sar bhari ho gaya tha. Aur usse pehle gaane ki wajah se he almost fainted. Usko itna dar laga tha ki dar ke mare fever aa gaya tha. And humne tab hi Dr Viren se baat ki thi ki hume doubt hai ki memories ke flashes hai. (To Rohit) I am sorry Ro.. tumhe yaad nahi tha lekin mujhe to yad tha mujhe dhyan dena chahiye tha Rah pe. Lekin gusse me Maine woh sab nazarandaz kar diya. I am sorry please..

Pooja was observing his antics keenly too.

Rohit: Vi.. It's not your fault. Uss idiot ne kam hi aisa kiya tha ki tumhari jagah main hota to main to pata nahi kya karta. Tumne to phir bhi Harry ko rakha tha uske saath. Wait.. Harry.. doctor Vi ne Harry ko rakha tha Rah ke sath he has every detail. Let me call him.

Rohit called Harry who picked up in 2-3 rings. The phone was on speaker.

Harry: Hey B-Ro

Rohit: Harry.. listen to me. Jab jab Rah dar jata tha ya panick kar deta tha unn flashes ki wajah se to uske baad uska behaviour.. uski halat kaisi hoti thi? Like headache hona, zyada neend aana kuchh bhi..

Harry: B-Ro.. He used to get scared a lot. Phir apne Panda and Rabbit ko kas ke pakad ke baitha rehta tha. He used to get all silent. Aur kabhi kabhi itna dar jata tha ki he used to start shivering out of fear. Aur mostly agar rat ko flashes aate the to woh so nahi pata tha dar ke mare. Iss liye kabhi kabhi sleeping pills..

He trailed off.

Virat: Thanks Harry.. Rah ka dhyan rakhne ke liye. Hume jo karna chahiye tha woh tumne kiya.

Harry: Vi Bhai.. it was you who made me his shadow even before we came to know about his issues. Agar aap ne aisa nahi kiya hota to hume kabhi pata bhi nahi chalta. And he knew why I was with him Vi Bhai. And B-Ro I didn't tell you till date openly lekin even if it was you because of whom he started getting those flashes lekin it was you too jiske paas usko woh flashes se ladne ki himmat bhi mili. Jiske paas usko sukoon ki neend aayi. Aap dono uski strength ho please now don't go on any guilt trip.

Virat: You are our Harry right? Or someone else has possessed your body?

Virat joked.

Rohit: Haan kyuki Harry aur itni sensible baatein never goes hand in hand

Rohit too joined only to get a whining Harry reply in return. But they anyways thanked him and cut the call.

Pooja: Jitna aap logo ne bataya uske uper se kya kya ho sakta hai that I can explain. See.. the impact of memories are powerful on his brain which can make him have headache.. dizziness.. minor fever/cold.. weakness because they were emotionally and mentally exhausting him everytime he went through that. His body is physically weak in handling this mental stress. So better to keep an eye on him. And try to respond rather than react to whatever he does.

Virat: What would you suggest Dr Pooja for the next steps?

Pooja: Yahi ki aap log Rahul ko sab bata de ki uske sath kya ho raha hai. See.. Jab aap logo ne Viren ko bataya ki apko kya doubt hai and the back story, he consulted with me and I was instantly ready to help. He is a kid and has gone through a lot. But at the same time he understands things really well. Agar usko pata hoga, he will be cautious about himself lekin Darna kam kar dega. So uss wajah se uske vitals jo abhi bahut affect ho rahe hai woh Kam ho jayenge. But till then ho sake utna unko anjaan logo se door rakhe kyuki Ghar ke hote hue aap logo tak ko uske sare trigger points nahi pata to anjaan logo ka kya hi bharosa.

RohiRat nodded in yes.

Viren: I would suggest abhi aap uske paas rahe. Usko akela na chhode as usko akela rehne se dar lagta hai uper se aaj jo kuchh bhi hua usse bhi thoda Dara hua hai. And please complete the discharge formalities. As of now to koi zaroorat nahi hai yaha rakhne ki usko and moreover he is scared of Hospitals and may be injections too. Last time when I was treating you Rohit, this boy was all lost and scared. And the staff who has heard their conversation told me that he was afraid of hospital and injection.

RohiRat nodded in yes.

Pooja: Do one thing, tell him in hospital only. Let's not take any risk of him getting hyper when his vitals are not in full control.

Dr Pooja herself is a mother and she really didn't want a kid who has craved for love and suffered a lot again had to suffer a lot. The memory regaining process is gonna be tough for him. His brain is fighting like a warrior and his body is in no shape to handle all the mess. They left from there and reached to Rahul's ward only to find Rahul complaining about the hospital.

Pooja: Yaar mere husband ka hospital itna bhi bura nahi hai Rahul

Viren: But this tiny boy hates hospital.

Viren pinched Rahul's nose to which he made a face and then Viren started checking him starting with his pulse. Rahul started getting nervous making his heart beating faster and BP was raising up. Viren looked at Pooja and shook his head.

Pooja: Waise galat kya hai isme.

This caught Rahul's attention diverting his mind from the check up and stressing his vitals and Viren nodded in yes while still checking the pulse.

Rahul: Abhi to aap bol rahi thi itna bura nahi hain. Ab hospital ko hate karne pe support kar rahe ho. Achchha aap yeh batao ki Apko kyu nahi pasand?

Pooja: Of course hospital bura nahi hai and being a doctor how can I hate hospital lekin dusari side bhi hoti hai na sikke ki. Are yaar kya batau. Iss bande ka sab kuchh hospital ke aas paas hi ghumta hai. Yaha tak ki isne propose bhi hospital me kiya tha bolo

Hearing this Rahul chuckled. Pooja eyed at RohiRat who were trying to make themselves ready for the talk. She could see that they were not having heart to drop the bomb on the kid. Virat felt slightly dizzy due to all the stress and he swayed but Rohit hold him. He was about to shout but Virat stopped him and signed towards Rahul. Rohit sighed angrily but anyways made him sit on the couch. He himself sat beside him holding him even though he was fine now.

Viren and Pooja had an eye conversation.

Pooja: Waise My name is Dr Pooja. I am a psychiatrist and this dumbo Dr Viren's wife.

Rahul: Apke husband dumbo nahi hai. Unhone mere Bhaiyas ka bahut achchhe se ilaaj kiya tha.

Viren: I told you samajdaar bachcha hai

Rahul: Woh to main pehle se hoon.

Viren and Pooja chuckled.

Rahul: Thanks. Mujhe.. mujhe aap dono ke sath comfortable feel karwane ke liye. Otherwise I don't know main kaise.. yaha reh pata. Last time it was all adrenaline rush that I could stay that much but it was a bit scary.

RohiRat came to Rahul and sat beside his head at each side and hold his each hand in their.

Pooja was surprised to see the maturity the kid was having. She has seen many young age matured people but this boy was one of his kind.

Rahul: Kya batana hai aap logo ko?

Pooja: Yahi ki ab se main tumhari friend hoon. Doctor bhi hoon jo tumhe inn sab flashes and all se free hone me help karegi lekin usse zyada main friend banana pasand karungi. Itne pyaare bachche se kon dosti nahi karna chahega

Pooja said using all her experience in talking with different patients and tried to make things casual with him.

Rahul: You are a decent actor you know but not as good as me. There is a loooot of scope for improvement you know.

Pooja was caught off guard. She was surprised to see this side of the boy. Rahul chuckled.

Rahul: I have few family members who are actors. And I myself is a great actor according to them. Dr Pooja.. I understand aap mujhe comfortable feel karwana chahti hai lekin iske liye apko forcefully friendship karne ki zarurat nahi hai. Rishte.. rishte zabardasti nahi bandhe jate

RohiRat made their hold tighter on Rahul's hands. Rahul sighed.

Pooja: How can you give this much freedom so easily?

Rahul's eyes got moist and the smile which was plastered on his face vanished but he again plastered it and took a deep breath.

Rahul: I guess sometimes you should give freedom to people with whom you are in a relationship. It can either make your bond much more stronger or may be break the relationship if one of them is not right for the other lekin at least will not give you regret of not trying.

Virat: You are not wrong anywhere Rah.

Virat didn't know why but he just instinctively said it. Rahul smiled at him and nodded in yes.

Ritz: Rah.. bachcha kya hua? Tum dare hue se sound kar rahe ho. Mumma ko batao.

Virat got up and allowed Ritz to sit beside Rahul. Rahul leaned to her keeping his head on her shoulder as he was in half lying position. Ritz side hugged him and was rubbing his arm to calm him.

Rahul: I don't know Mumma kabhi kabhi dar sa lag raha hai aur kabhi kabhi nahi. Isn't it weird?

Pooja: Of course not. You are scared of hospital and you know we are here to drop a bomb so you are more scared but at the same time you are relieved because..

Rahul: I know Bhaiya, Mumma , Vi Bhai aur Anu bhabhi hai. Woh log mujhe sambhal lenge.

All had a smile on their faces.

Pooja: Well I must say I have to agree on one thing which Virat has said to my husband on that day when you got fever that you are the second toughest nut to crack after M S Dhoni and I would certainly agree with him.

Rahul chuckled hearing this.

Rahul: Okay thanks for the unintentional compliment. Well I guess I am ready. Drop the bomb.

Rohit: Vi was having a doubt since the time he came to know that you were getting scared whenever I used to call you Chhotu and I got the same doubt when you almost fainted listening to that song..

Rahul nodded in yes indicating him to continue.

Rohit: Those flashes and whispers were not the random ones. Those are your memories which you have forgotten. You know that time when you left, itna achchha nahi hoga tumhare liye bhi iss liye your brain was blocking them. You got affected with them and to protect yourself, your brain fought and thus you never got clearity on those flashes and whispers. And that ultimately scared you because they were very much unknown to you because you don't remember plus they were unclear.

Everyone was waiting for Rahul's reaction but his poker face was on. This time even Virat was not able to read it. But Rahul's heart has started beating faster. Viren has still kept his fingers on Rahul's wrist to monitor his pulses. They did not want kid to get more scared than he already was so were using less machines. Viren signed Pooja.

Pooja: You know you have a damn good poker face.

This made Rahul look at her for a few seconds and then let out a chuckle.

Rahul: I must say even though you are a decent actor whom I caught acting, But you are a damn good psychiatrist. You know when to divert my mind.

Pooja chuckled and forwarded her hand to shake.

Pooja: Friends?

Rahul: Friends

They shook hands.

Pooja: Okay so Rahul.. I want you to remember and understand certain things.

Rahul nodded in yes.

Pooja: If something triggers you from now onwards, try to accept whatever it is. Don't get scared and whenever you start getting flashes, try to sit somewhere and if you cannot find anything, sit on the floor itself okay beta.

Rahul nodded in yes.

Pooja: Due to those flashes, it can be a possibility ki tumhe..

Rahul: Weakness.. dizziness.. headache feel ho I know. Bhaiya ko bhi Dr Viren ne aisa hi bola tha ki ho sakta hai ki Aisa ho.

Pooja just smiled at his maturity. She was getting emotional seeing a kid going through all this. She ruffled his hair.

Rahul: Can I ask you something?

Pooja nodded in yes.

Rahul: Can I play cricket?

Virat: Rah.. anjaan logo ke beech me rehna sahi nahi hoga when you too don't know what can trigger you.

Rahul: I know and I understand too. Lekin Cricket helps me to stay focused Vi Bhai. Series ki preparation, practice, team meetings inn sab me I will be occupied to Mera mind diverted rahega. Frankly I am not in that state of mind ki main yeh sab Jo ho raha hai usko dimag se nikal pau.

Rohit: Lekin Rah you are physically weak too. Aise main kaise..

Rahul: I'll follow whatever diet you say. But please allow me to play.

Virat looked at Rohit who slightly shook his head in no.

Virat: Rah.. I can't promise that you will be in playing 11. You know you are selected as a back up opener right. It's Jinks and Ro who will open. But you will be with me and Ro in the 15 players squad and you have to follow whatever Me and Ro will ask you to do when it comes to cricket. If we say do practice, you will. If we say take rest, you will do that.

Rahul nodded in yes.

Rohit: If we say you won't come with us at the ground due to some reason, you won't

Rahul's face fell hearing this but he nodded in yes. Rohit took him in a side hug to which he snuggled more. Rohit was caressing his hair.

Virat: Main discharge formalities complete karta hoon.

Rohit nodded in yes and Virat started going but Rohit spoke.

Rohit: Anu.. go with him

Anu frowned but nodded in yes. Virat gave a look to Rohit to which he got a dangerous glare from Rohit in return which made him gulped down and he went from there with Anu.

Viren: Achchha Rahul.. beta aap Ghar Jake rest karna okay. Thakan lag rahi hai?

Rahul nodded in yes.

Pooja: Nothing to worry Rahul. It's because of the exhaustion you went through. Ghar Jake thoda rest kar loge to you will feel better. And please take your medicines on time. It will help you in stay fit like avoiding weakness and all. Sab cheezo ke liye medicine hai okay.

Rahul nodded in yes and thanked them. On the other side, it was taking slight time for all the formalities to get completed for the discharge. Virat was still having weakness because of the fever he had couple of days ago. He sighed and sat on a chair nearby. Anu came there with glucose water and passed it to him. Virat frowned but took it. Anu sat beside him.

Anu: Glucose wala Pani hai. You need it. Abhi bhi weakness hai Vi. Ghar Jake please thoda rest kar lena okay. Parso se practice start karni hain tumhe

Virat nodded in yes and drank the glucose water. He hold Anu's hand.

Virat: Thanks Nushkie

Anu smiled at him and blinked in assurance. They completed the formalities and went home.

Rohit: Rah.. Vi.. have lunch, your medicines and then go and take rest.

Rohit said in no-nonsense tone and HulRat could only agreed to what he said as they cannot irritate him with their tantrums when he speaks in this tone. Rahul and Virat gulped down and quickly went to freshen up first and then had their lunch and medicines like good kiddos and went to their respective rooms.

Ritz: Ro yaar.. bicharo ko kitna Dara ke rakha hai

She said it while chuckling.

Rohit: To aur kya karu? Dono mese koi meri sunta hi nahi

He made a face but his concern was very much visible.

Anu: Ro... Calm down. Do one thing.. go and be with Rah. Vi ko main dekh leti hoon okay

Rohit: Dhyan rakho uska Anu. He is still weak. Aaj bhi hospital me..

He stopped realising Ritz too was there.

Ritz: Hospital me kya?

Anu: Hospital me usko weakness lag rahi thi. Waha phir maine usko glucose water pila diya. Discharge formalities me time lag raha tha to.

Rohit: Fever ki weakness abhi bhi hai uski body me.

Ritz: He is a fighter Ro. Theek ho jayega. I know him.

Rohit smiled at her. Anu went from there to her room. She saw Virat has already slept. She sat beside him and covered him properly and started caressing his hair. Virat feeling her presence turned to her and hugged her. Anu silently chuckled at his antics and kissed on his forehead. Virat smiled slightly in sleep. There was a slight blush on his face. Anu has never seen him blushing even when they were dating or someone used to tease him. He was always so open and vocal. And now he is so silent which she was not liking at all but she was loving him blushing. She quickly took a pic of him blushing to tease him in future and then continued caressing his hair.

Rohit came to Rahul's room only to find him fast asleep. He sat beside him on the bed and caressed his hair. He hold Rahul's hand and kissed the back of his hand.. hugging the hold.. giving himself assurance that his brother is there with him and is safe. It was not easy to see Rahul in pain. But they had to go through the process as early as possible as they cannot afford any more triggers for Rahul. Everything has made a huge impact on Rahul and he has become physically weaker than earlier though his match fitness is there but he is weaker. The mental exhaustion was really taking toll on him and ultimately it can affect Rahul's personal as well as professional life and they cannot afford any of them to get messed again.

Rahul (in sleep): Tia..

Rohit smiled hearing this. These two bachchas of him are totally madly in love couple.. can do anything for each other.. always reminds him about Virushka's dating phase when those two used to be madly in love with each other.. and then...

Rohit shook his head to shrug off the thoughts he was getting reminded. Rohit again looked at Rahul who was sleeping with a small smile on his face making Rohit smile. He kissed on Rahul's forehead and caressed his hair. Rahul turned and hugged him.

Rahul (in sleep): Bhaiya..

Tears of happiness fell from Rohit's eyes. He hugged Rahul back quite tightly but keeping in mind to not disturb Rahul's sleep. He then left from there.

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It was evening when Rahul was feeling someone was caressing his hair lovingly. He opened his eyes slowly only to see love of his life in front of him caressing his hair.

Rahul: No no.. I am dreaming

Athiya rolled her eyes at first but then she leaned towards him and kissed his forehead. Rahul opened his eyes with jolt.

Athiya: Abhi bhi dream hai?

Rahul: Tia tum.. yaha.. matlab yaha kaise?

Athiya: Tumhe dekhne ayi thi R. Kya matlab yaha kaise?

Rahul: Oh..

Athiya: How are you feeling?

Rahul: Better lekin weakness hai. Pehle se kafi Kam hai lekin thodi to hai

Athiya: It's okay R. Sab theek ho jayega

Rahul gave her a small smile when other Shettys, Sharmas and Kohlis came inside the room.

Sunil: Kaise ho Rahul beta?

Rahul: I am fine Appa. Bas thodi si weakness lag rahi hai

Mana: Aram karo beta. Isse weakness bhi kam ho jayegi.

Rahul nodded in yes and was getting up but Athiya helped him to sit on the bed. She adjusted pillows behind his back for support and covered him properly with comforter as he was feeling slight cold because of weakness but he didn't share it with anyone but she got that.. that girl always knows what he needs.

Rahul: Thanks

Athiya smiled at him. Rest all were feeling too content to see them together. They chit chat for a while when Anu called them for dinner.

Rohit: Rah.. freshen up and come okay.

Rahul nodded in yes. Shettys except Athiya went downstairs. Rahul and Athiya were looking down not saying anything as Rohit was there. Rohit noticed it.

Rohit: I am.. I am waiting outside.

He said and went outside of the room. As soon as Rohit went outside, Rahul hugged her tightly hiding his face in the hug while she just rubbed his back to calm him.

Athiya: Hey.. are you okay? Kya hua R?

Rahul broke the hug and shook his head in no.

Athiya: Everything will be fine okay

Rahul nodded in yes. Athiya smiled and started leaving from the room but Rahul stopped him.

Rahul: Tia..

Athiya: Haan

Rahul: Ab to chalane me problem nahi ho rahi na?

He asked with concerned filled voice.

Athiya: Are nahi baba. I am absolutely fine. I can even run.

She chuckled making him smile. She then went from there while thanking Rohit whom she met in the corridor and then ran downstairs. Rohit chuckled at her antics and went inside Rahul's room. Rahul freshen up and both brothers came downstairs. They had dinner together while Athiya being the show stealer as she shared so many funny stories of her school days.

Sunil and Mana invited them to come to their house before RoHulRat joined the team at the hotel. Though they would have denied but Rohit remembered how Rahul was missing Athiya as he was taking her name in sleep so he agreed.

Later they all were watching Lage Raho Munna Bhai as Ritz wanted to watch it with everyone and she was waiting for her favourite song. But according to her, the movie was progressing way too much slowly. Rohit suggested to do fast forward but she did not want to do that too. Finally her favourite song came and she was all ready when suddenly the screen went all blank. They were watching it on OTT platform and the servers of that platform went down. Ritz was way too much disturbed and on verge of crying.

Athiya: Are bhabhi why are you making our little munchkin cry Haan?

Rahul: Haan bhabhi. Please don't cry

Ritz: I badly want to watch that song. And mujhe sirf song ka video nahi dekhna. Why the servers went down now only???

Rohit: Ritz.. please calm down. Don't cry dear.

Tears were falling from Ritz's eyes. Suddenly they heard the sound of guitar and found Rahul came there playing it. Ritz smiled at him. Athiya started singing while standing beside Rahul.

Athiya: Pal pal pal pal, har pal, har pal
Kaise katega pal, har pal, har pal
Han han han han ha ha ha
La la la la la la laaa laaa

Rahul looked at Athiya as he was still digging into what he was deciding in his mind.

Rahul: O hamsafar lagta hai dar
Raat kate na kabhi ho sahar
Is pal mein simte umar
Raat kate na kabhi ho sahar

Athiya: Tu jo hai saath mere to dagar
Lage ke jaise khubsurat ghar
Tu jo hai saath mere to dagar
Lage ke jaise khubsurat ghar

Rahul: Tu jo hai saath to ye ambar
Lage ke jaise saaya ho sar par

Rahul kept his head on Athiya's shoulder.

Rahul: Tere kaandhe pe rakhkar sar
Yun hi kat jaaye saari umar

Rahul: Pal pal pal pal, har pal, har pal
Kaise katega pal, har pal, har pal

RahIya: Han han han han ha ha ha
La la la la la la laaa laaa

Rohika, Shettys were enjoying the performance. Ritz was enjoying the most. For Virushka, this song was always related to the phase they had themselves selected for them after the loss in World Cup 2015 semis and Anushka got so much of Hate. And it was the time when they have taken The Worst Decision of their lives.. They broke up.  Currently both were controlling their emotions.

For Rahul, his own life was a big mess. No matter how much everyone is settling things, one or the other problem is there hanging on his head making him stop enjoying the happiness there in his life.

Rahul looked at Athiya.

Rahul: Kal kya ho kisko khabar
Lagata hai dar, lagata hai dar

Athiya: Is pal mein simte umar
Raat kate na kabhi ho sahar

Acha ab batao
Dil ki itani saari baaten
Kaise likhoge is chhotе khat par
Dil ki itani saari baaten
Kaise likhoge is chhotе khat par

Rahul cupped her face with one hand.

Rahul: Dil par toota hai ye kaisa kehar
Tumko paakar khone ka hai dar

Athiya hold his hand on her cheek.

Athiya: Pyaar ka ye dhaai akhar
Kaise likhoge is chhote khat par

Athiya raised her eyebrows asking Rahul what happened but he shook his head in no.

Athiya: Pal pal pal pal, har pal, har pal
Kaise katega pal, har pal, har pal

Athiya signed Rahul to continue with her .

RahIya: Pal pal pal pal, har pal, har pal
Kaise katega pal, har pal, har pal

RohIka and Shettys clapped hard making Virushka and RahIya realised that the song is ended as both the couples were lost in each other's eyes communicating God knows what.

Soon Shettys left as it was getting late. Rahul too went to his room and so with Virushka. Rohit was feeling quite uneasy but he really didn't know what bomb is waiting for him now. He changed and once made sure that Ritz was in deep sleep, he went to check Rahul and found him still awake. Rahul smiled seeing him. Rohit came and sat beside him and started caressing his hair.

Rohit: Abhi tak kyu jag rahe ho?

Rahul: Shayad main apne bhaiya ke aane ka aur mujhe sulane ka wait kar raha tha

Rahul said while shrugging his shoulders making Rohit chuckled.

Rohit: Sleep now okay

Rahul nodded in yes and hugged him closing his eyes. Soon enough he too slept.

Virushka were pretending to sleep back facing each other with tears falling from their eyes. Those memories.. they still hurt them. It's not the hate which was hurting, it was the decision they had taken which was hurting as both were miserable after that. It took them around 2-3 months to get back to normal and finally accept the reality of their lives that no matter what they cannot live without each other.

For Virat, the growing distance between him and Anushka was always reminding him about that phase in which even though player Virat Kohli was doing well but he was miserable in his personal life..  all lost with his girl. And it was the main reason of him getting scared for his marriage. It was Rohit who had handled him at that time and that's why he opened upto his best friend again who made him realise that if things are going wrong, he too was somewhere responsible for that and he has to take steps and since then Virat was trying as much as he could to be normal.. all cool but him and Anushka not getting enough time with each other was again not allowing them to come much closer but this time, he still made sure that they both stayed in touch.. that Anushka knows he is there for her and it was again helping them in balancing things.

Both sighed and turned only to face each other.. making the other known that they were thinking about the same phase in their lives and relationship.. without thinking much they both just hugged each other allowing their tears to fall and giving themselves the assurance that they are still together.. and this time, they both will not break up but they will fight for their love. Both slept while hugging each other.. feeling the much needed assurance and warmth from each other.

On the next day, all went to Shettys. Virushka were still quite disturbed on whatever memories they remembered yesterday but they were fighting with them together and it was a plus for them. RohIka were just happy that it's a new day of their perfect life with their perfect family and they were now mainly waiting for their munchkin to come soon in their lives. Rahul on the other side was unusually silent. Rohit even had a talk with Dr Pooja regarding Rahul's silence to which she said it can happen as the information he got to know yesterday was not small.. may be his brain has taken time to process it fully and that's why he was silent and the other thing can be something going on in his mind.. something which can be related to cricket, life, past anything. RohIka and Virushka tried to ask him but he  just used to be his cutie self to make them sighed.

They reached Shetty's. They were welcomed warmly. Rahul took blessings of Sunil and Mana. Rahul looked at Athiya and there was excitement as well as nervousness on her face. They settled down and servant came with water. Rahul drank the entire glass in one go. He himself was in need of strength.. strength to finally face it what he was thinking since long.. And he has finally taken it.. He has taken The Biggest Decision of his life.

Rahul got up making everyone look at him confusingly. He saw Athiya was doing something on the dining table. He called her.

Rahul: Hey T..

Athiya stopped her work. She looked at him and came to him.

Athiya: Itne time ke baad T.

She asked him with raised eyebrows.

Rahul: After years T. And I am sorry. Apni.. apni messy life ke problems me yeh to bhul hi Gaya ki there is someone named T is there in my life.

All have stood up from their places and were looking at the couple.

Virat (whispering): No.. no.. no.. God please no..

Anushka was rubbing his knuckles to calm him but her fingers were crossed in her other hand.

Athiya: It's not like that R.

Rahul chuckled sarcastically.

Rahul: Kisko budhdhu bana rahi hai T tu.

Rohit: Rah.. tum dono kya baat kar rahe ho? Aur yeh tum Athiya ko aise 'Tu' karke kyu baat kar rahe ho?

Rahul: Bhaiya.. Apne best friend ko Tu karke nahi bulaunga to kisko bulaunga. T is my best friend. Tia ke sath rehte rehte.. Uska R bante bante yaar T tera best friend Banna bhul gaya. Woh best friend jo teri har ek takleef.. har ek khushi me tere sath tha.. woh best friend jo tujpe kharoch tak nahi aane deta tha.. woh best friend jo pata nahi pichhale ek saal me kaha kho gaya ki bhul hi Gaya ki uski T ko uski zaroorat ho sakti hai.

Athiya: Tia and T are same R.

Rahul: Are they? Really? May be if you are saying so. But according to your R.. it's time. It's time for his Tia to explore more. It's time for Tia to become T.

Athiya: R no.

Rahul: Yes.. yes T. As your best friend, I want you to explore YOUR OPTIONS. Pyaar andha hota hai dosti nahi. Your college will be starting soon. And I really.. really want you.. you to explore.

Virat (angrily): Have you lost your mind Rah? Bola ja nahi Raha and you want her to explore

Rohit: Rishta hai tum dono ka Rah. Kya bake ja rahe ho. You both love each other.

Rahul: Yes we do. And still I am giving her freedom to explore.

Rahul looked at Athiya and hold her hands in his.

Rahul: T.. I.. I am putting a hold on this alliance. Giving you the break. Giving you the freedom to explore and take it seriously. Don't go after R. Please think about yourself first. I.. your best friend will always be with you T.

Rahul took a step ahead towards Athiya and leaned to kiss on her forehead but stopped and took a few steps back before turning and started leaving.

Rohit: Rah stop. Kya kar rahe ho?

But Rahul continued leaving not at all turning back.

Rohit (shouting): Rah..

But Rahul didn't listen. Athiya was standing there with expressionless face looking at the retreating figure of her love who freed her from their alliance.. who has put a hold on their relationship.. who has given her a break from their relationship.

For Rahul, he has just taken The Biggest Decision of his life.. leaving his love.. to allow her to find someone and most importantly putting a hold on their alliance which was the most precious relationship he has from past one year.. He knew the path ahead was the toughest one specially when his biggest strength and motivator will not be with him but he can't drag her within his darkness.. can be? No.. Never.. She has her whole life ahead and she can find someone better than him for sure.. So.. He took it.. took The Biggest Decision of his life.

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