Three hours passed by...

They both fought the battle. Vikram kept quiet without words to console his friend Dhruv.

The doctors, who came out, allowed them inside. The two entered at the same time. A large bandage was tied around Ahana's head, then a strong bandage was placed on her right leg. Medicine was applied to the wound on her hand.

Tears welled up in the eyes of Vikram and Dhruv who were standing in front of her at the same time. A drop suddenly fell from their right eyes. Vikram turned and his tear fell on top of his shirt. Dhruv's tears fell on Ahana's hand.

Dhruv holding Ahana's hand, "Ahana! Did I tell you to be careful on that day itself?"

She replied softly "It seems a miracle. I didn't think I would survive. How about Ravita?"

Vikram didn't even turn to her side as he couldn't able to see her in this t
situation. He stood starring at the wall.

"The doctor told Ravita is fine and nothing to worry about her" said Dhruv.

Ahana exhaled a deep breath in relaxation.

"What happened on that day Ahana?" asked Dhruv and Ahana told shortly.

"Well... Vik ... Vikram sir... also came here ... Who told you both about the incident?" asked her.

"Vikram sir? Can't see her! Look back and see her once" Vikram who thought to himself was stuck in the middle of the confusion of whether to stand or go. His mind didn't even listen to a bit of his words today. He couldn't even understand what it felt like?

"Vicky came to the airport to pick up me and on the way to home we got the information from an unknown person" said Dhruv. Ahana realizing that her hand was stuck in Dhruv's hands. She slowly took her hand away and her gaze fell on Vikram.

"Vikram, Why are you looking somewhere? Are you okay? I'm perfectly fine now" Dhruv grabbed his friend and pulled him nearer to Ahana.
"Nothing else Ahana ... he can't bear my upset and that's the problem here" Dhruv said.

Vikram looked back at Ahana slightly and stood numb. "The Scooty you gave me that day is broken. While handling the scooty to me, you scold me right and that is the reason this had happened" she said as usual (Tom and Jerry)

Forgetting the present, her words made him to reply "Didn't I tell you that day that you don't know how to drive a scooty? Also I asked you to wear the glasses. Who listens to me? Okay, Who the innocent man get crashed by your scooty today? Poor his condition is!" he replied without even thinking for a second. Vikram could not help but answer her question.

"Ehh! Vicky... just leave her... poor Ahana... look at how she got kicked..." Dhruv pleaded.

"Hmm... Where is my Mom? My sister?" She asked.

"They didn't come Ahana. We didn't pass the information" said Dhruv.

"Hmm... Take care them ... tell them that I would return home in two days." She said with tears in her eyes.

Both Vikram and Dhruv have no guts to see her tears.

Later, Vikram called Shiva to inform and he informed Ahana's mother. They rushed to the hospital breathlessly.
Vikram and Dhruv comforted her mother and sister with words of consolation. Then, Vikram and Dhruv stayed there on that night.

The next morning, Vikram told Vidarth that Ahana and Ravita had met with an accident. He couldn't see any different facial expressions from Vidharth and he was as normal as he already knew.

Vaishali, who came to know about the accident through Dhruv contacted Vikram and assured him that Avinash might have caused the accident due to the argument with Ahana at the Mumbai conference that day.

Also, Shiva opened up to Vikram that there was a disagreement between Vidarth and Ahana after the Mumbai conference.

Vikram was in deep thought as he held his face with his right hand. "If this accident had happened by perfect planning then I would never leave him even if he owned heaven" Vikram thought and left in aggression.

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Vikram and Dhruv visited the hospital from time to time. Within a week, Ahana's health has been improving much better. She slowly started to walk trying not to strain her legs as much as possible. Vikram took care of everything from the hospital expenses to Ahana's household expenses so it was convenient for Ahana's mother to take care of the daughter in hospital. Kavita also went to college in peace.

National Level Table Tennis Tournament was about to take place at the end of this week Dhruv was undergoing full training but still he was unable to pay his full attention during training. He couldn't play properly even on the third day of the training.

His coach Krishna said to Dhruv, "I have been watching for three days. Your focus is somewhere other than the ball. Well... if you concentrate you will play well in the next round but you are playing very badly, Dhruv. What's the matter?"

He replied, "Nothing sir, Sorry. I will play well from now"

"Your word seems indifferent. It was not strong. You know how competitive you were to get to this place, didn't you?" He asked.

"Yes sir" he nodded.

"Hmm... Naveen Thomas is coming to visit today on behalf of the Sports Club. You should play well Dhruv. Keep in mind" informed Krishna.

"I will play well, sir" said Dhruv and left.

Shortly afterwards, Naveen Thomas arrived and the fourth phase of training for the game began. Dhruv won only one of the three rounds that took place.

"See... My God... Dhruv...That's why I said already, don't rely on people like him to join the game. That Ravinder, didn't even hear my words. All this is needed for him" he shouted at Krishna. (Ravinder plays an important role in the game of table tennis. He is the one who selects the players. Naveen Thomas is working under him)

"Sir, he is a good player. Even he gone to Mumbai and played well there. One of the reasons may be that Dhruv doesn't get proper rest due to continuous training" the coach said boldly.

"He is just a normal player, man. Do you still trust him? I have to throw you out first because of you only all this had happened. You only changed the mind of Ravinder telling Dhruv's talent, hope etc etc. Irritating fellows!" Naveen spitted out.

"Ravinder sir, he values ​​talent not money like you" he replied.

"Always using the word talent, talent... Now where is the talent gone? Is it buried under the soil? Where is the talent now? Show me man" Asked Naveen.

"I have faith in his ability" he pleaded for Dhruv.

"People like Dhruv can't stand till last and win... He will be afraid at the last and lose the game, I am sharing it from my experience... Money plays a major influence here and the courage would comes automatically if a player has a money background. Even if he loses we will get our share of money. Now, there is no chance for that either in case of Dhruv! I thought that we could get share from Vikram Adhitya but this damit Dhruv would never agree for it" he said angrily.

"Dhruv will win definitely" said his coach finally.

Naveen called someone and made arrangements there.

Two advertising sponsors there along with Naveen seated in a big couch. Dhruv stood like a culprit in front of them.

"Dhruv, Do you know anyone here?" Naveen added pressure to his words.

"No sir, I don't know" said Dhruv.

"Did your eyesight get blind? Do you know why I am telling this? Hey poor fellow, Nowadays you are not hitting the ball in the direction it is coming so definitely there is something wrong with your eyes?" He laughed and the others laughed too... Dhruv looked back at his coach who was already looking at him.

Then, He turned to look at Naveen and replied, "Sir, there is nothing wrong with my eyes and everything looks good. I don't know who these two are" he said clearly.

"

Hmm... It's my mistake to ask you. Hey, they are the advertisers by your side. For believing you and your talent, they have come here to scrutinize their advertisement before they loses the market"

"Why? What happened sir?" Dhruv asked in confusion.

Naveen shouts, "That's the slogan you have created. Someone who excels at talent is a role model for many. Famous advertisers in other disciplines come here to trust you but you're such a scumbag"

"Hey... Dhruv ... What happened?" asked one of the advertisers.

"Sir, success and failure are the norms in the game. This is just training game now, there are still three days left for the national level game. I didn't fail in that" Dhruv continued saying but Naveen stopped in between, "Sir, he is Excell in speaking. People will get mesmerized by his words" he completed.

"Hmm... True, you're right Dhruv but if you fail in that, we'll be the losers. Well, Can you do anything to make up for that loss?" questioned an advertiser.

Before he could respond, Naveen replied, "Sir, even if Vikram Aditya wants to pay for the loss, This man Dhruv will not allow sir."

"Ha... ha... now I understand your purpose. Why should my friend have to give money? What did I pay to come in that I need to pay when I failed? I paid nothing right? I will leave the game if I get failed in the match. You all select the person who is in crisis to give you more money... Is it Enough?" Dhruv gave slipper shot reply.

"Did you see sir... his mouth is very long and he talk much... the reason for his attitude is the place that given by Raveendran and his coach. He is a kind of man that he also don't live and not make others live such a bulshit creature" replied Naveen.

Dhruv fixed his gaze on Naveen.

"Okay Dhruv... then if you lose you will leave this game by yourself right?" asked that advertiser.

"Yes... of course," he replied, ending the conversation.

Then Dhruv and the coach walked towards their vehicle and said, "Dhruv, you have given the right response to that Naveen. He is talking for Sanjidhat, I know that well. He bought huge amount from Sanjidhad brother" said Krishna.

"Oh... Sanjidhat is the one who failed in the state level game itself then How can he be brought back?" Queried Dhruv.

"That's the maneuver of money. When time pass, you will understand everything. We have no fear as long as the Ravinder sir is in our side. You don't confuse yourself, right?"

"All right sir. Ravinder sir and you have done a lot of help for me. Every players should get a coach like you" Dhruv said wholeheartedly and left the place.

To be continued...