Hey guys, happy friendship day. When I was in my school, I was very excited on this day as of how many friendship bands I would get so that I could show off for the next two days. hehe, ya that was me. So did you guys ever did that? Share your friendship day stories with me.

Happy Reading!

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"Uncle, can I speak with Piya?", asked Sanskar not sure whether it was a good decision or not.

"Sure Sanskar", saying which Piya's father called her. Piya came into the hall and looking at Sanskar she turned her face away.

"Piya, I want to have a word with you", started Sanskar but was interrupted by Piya.

"I already told you, if it is about Abhay then he is nothing for me other than a patient", replied Piya not looking at Sanskar. 

Hearing which Sanskar clenched his hand trying to control his anger.

"Who is Vishal?", asked Sanskar.

"My friend", replied Piya with the same cold behavior.

"Really? When and how did you meet him?", asked Sanskar observing her face in a hope that he would find something indicating that all this is a lie.

"That's none of your business", replied Piya going back to her room as she couldn't hold her resolve. She was breaking down with every lie she was telling. Before Sanskar could react, he got a call from Abhay.

"What?", shouted Sanskar. Hearing which Piya panicked and concentrated on his talk from her room itself.

"How is Arnav bhai now?", asked Sanskar in a shaken voice.

"I am coming straight away. Take care of Khushi bhabhi", saying which he rushed out of the house to his car while Piya switched on her mobile and was refreshing her feed to see any new breaking news from Mumbai and there it flashed and with a thumping heart, she clicked on the link with a heading "A terrible accident in the outskirts of Mumbai". A video played with news reporter voice booming out.

"Today morning, a famous businessman met with an accident while he was leaving to his office.  Taking a quick look at the accident spot, the car seems to be crushed by the heavy truck which was coming on the opposite direction. And the police confirms that the truck driver might be at fault because he fled leaving his truck. Looking at the condition, it is hard to say that anyone could survive. People recognised two bodies, one to be the founder and CEO of Raizada group of companies while the other would be his driver. They were admitted in the nearby hospital. And we will be back with their health updates very soon. Over to the studio"

Piya was shell shocked by this information and she immediately dialled a number. As the person answered, she shouted into the phone.

"Vishal, you said you won't harm anyone if I broke up with Abhay. What is this now?"

"When did I tell you that I will stick to my word?", laughed Vishal.

"What do you mean?", asked Piya not getting good vibes.

"Look darling, all I want is Abhay's destruction. Already he can't take much stress so I am just adding one by one so that one day he will kill himself and I am sure that day is very near", said Vishal with a smirk on his face.

"Vishal, there is no point in doing all this. Abhay doesn't even know who you are and trust me till now he didn't harm even a single soul. Please don't hurt anyone else", Piya tried to counsel him just like how she would do to anyone who is having mental illness but her sweet words didn't have any effect on him.

"Stop counselling me. I am not one of your patients. Don't you dare call anyone or go anywhere without my permission. You know right I have all your family members phones tapped and by the way just for your information, today's accident was actually planned for Sanskar as I didn't know that he was coming to Mumbai. It was so unfortunate that Mr. Raizada had to face this fate. It's all your fault Piya, if you would have told me that Sanskar was coming to meet you, it would have been easier for me to plan something for him in Kolkata itself"

"Don't you dare touch Sanskar", shouted Piya but all she could hear was the sadistic laugh followed by a click as Vishal disconnected the call.

Piya just sat on the bed letting the tears fall down her eyes and folded her hands and prayed for Arnav's safety.

In Mumbai, Khushi and Abhay rushed to the hospital as soon as the police informed them. They went straight to the ICU and suddenly Khushi pushed Abhay away from the door and shouted: "Stay there"

Abhay just nodded understanding the reason behind it. Looking at her husband in a pool of blood, Khushi was shattered. She wanted to cry out loud asking Arnav to get up but couldn't find her voice. Abhay's condition was not any different. He was all in tears worried about his Arnav bhai's safety.

"Bhabhi, I am fine, I want to see Arnav bhai", requested Abhay as he couldn't control his urge of getting one glimpse of his brother though he knew he couldn't handle the blood but Khushi refused outrightly.

"You can't Abhay, at least not now", replied Khushi not taking her eyes off her husband who was just lying down on the bed surrounded by doctors trying to clean his wounds. All their moments starting from their first meet, their silly fights, his arrogance, her innocence, their love to their marriage reeled infront of her eyes making way to the tears. 

And that is when one of the doctors came out.

"Are you Mrs. Raizada?", the doctor asked looking at Khushi for which she nodded in yes.

"Well, your husband lost a lot of blood and has got too many internal injuries. Our specialist doctors are trying their best to make sure that he wouldn't slip into coma. Let's hope for the best. And sorry to say we couldn't save your driver. He was dead on the spot", saying which the doctor went on to continue his duties.

Khushi silently sat in the nearby chair and was looking down all lost in her own thoughts. Abhay held her through shoulders and immediately Khushi broke down not able to control her tears. 

"Bhabhi, Arnav bhai will be fine. You know right, he is very strong and determined", said Abhay assuring Khushi as well as himself that Arnav will be alright.

The hospital environment, the clinking sound of surgical stuff around is not helping Abhay to calm his nerves. And even in such despair, Khushi felt his hand shiver. 

"Abhay, I think you should leave", said Khushi wiping her tears and trying to look strong.

"Bhabhi, I don't deny that it is affecting me but I am trying my best to control those thoughts. Whatever might happen, I am not going from here until the doctor gives us some good news", said Abhay only looking at Khushi and counting 10 to 1 in reverse trying to forget his surroundings.

"How can he leave her alone when all she is thinking about is his discomfort even when her husband is in such state. What did he do to get such people in his life? It is true that love has a greater impact on your mind along with your heart. Once, the love of Piya made him strong and now the same love again made him feel vulnerable but this time he decided not to break for his bhayya and bhabhi", Abhay came out of his thoughts hearing running footsteps coming their way.

"Bhabhi, how is Arnav bhai?", came in Sanskar and knelt down before Khushi holding her hand.

She just pointed towards the ICU not having the strength to repeat what the doctor said. Without another word Sanskar went towards ICU and the tears made their way out of his eyes looking at the lifeless body of Arnav.

"No Arnav bhai, you promised me that you would be part of my every achievement and it is just the begining in my journey and I would need you by my side in many endeavors to come. You can't leave in between and I know you are the man who would keep your word", with these thoughts he wiped his tears making himself look strong for the sake of his bhabhi and Abhay. 

"Only for few days Arnav bhai, after that you should take back your responsibilities", thought Sanskar looking at his brother for one last time before turning towards Abhay and Khushi.

"How did this happen?", asked Sanskar.

"We were just informed by police that it's hit and run case. Some passerby called them and they informed us after joining Arnav bhai in the hospital. The police is in search of the truck driver and also our driver is no more", replied Abhay.

"Oh no, that shouldn't have happened. I will meet his family and see what we can do to help them", saying which Sanskar went to speak with the doctor.    

After few surgeries and stitches,

"We did what we can. Now we can't say anything until he gain consious. After an hour, we will shift him to a room and you can meet him then",  the doctor declared for which Khushi just nodded and sat down folding her hands into namasthe and closing her eyes praying that Arnav should be alright while Sanskar and Abhay sat on either side of her acting to be strong.

As said Arnav was shifted to a normal room and the three went in to see him with tears in their eyes. But before they could even look at him properly, the nurse interrupted them.

"Sir, only one person can stay with the patient. The others are allowed only during the visiting hours"

"Bhabhi, you and Abhay go home and freshen up. I will stay with bhai", suggested Sanskar but Khushi denied.

"I am not going anywhere", saying which Khushi sat on the chair beside Arnav's bed.

"But...", Sanskar tried to object but Abhay stopped him.

"Take care bhabhi", saying which they both left to Raizada Mansion.

After reaching home, as Sanskar switched on his mobile, he saw around twenty missed calls from Swara. So, he called her back. She answered immediately.

"Sanskar, I saw in the news. Where are you? How is Arnav bhai?"

"Swara, Swara...take a breath. I am in Mumbai now and Arnav bhai has been shifted from ICU. The doctor said they can't say anything until Arnav bhai gains conscious", replied Sanskar.

"I want to be there Sanskar", said Swara and hearing her voice, he understood that she has been crying.

"Swara, first stop crying and I will keep informing you about Arnav bhai's health. Okay? I strongly believe that he will wake up soon. He loves us so much and I am sure he will fight with anyone for us. Don't worry", replied Sanskar wiping his tears which rolled down voluntarily. 

"Hmm, take care", saying which Swara disconnected the call. She wanted to go but she didn't want to be an extra baggage and create unnecessary problems as now her dad knew that she is in love, don't know what he will do if she again go to Sanskar without his permission. Since the time Sanskar left, he didn't utter a single word. Don't know what's running in his mind. 

The night passed without a sign of sleep for five souls. Khushi was just sitting in her chair laying her head on Arnav's bed without taking her eyes off her husband looking for any sign of movement. Sanskar and Abhay were just sitting on the couch thinking about Arnav and how much they are missing his scoldings. Swara sat on her bed with her head resting on bed board all lost in her own thoughts and worries remembering her few days of happiness in Mumbai. Piya was sitting on the floor in her room putting her head on the bed, tears rolling down her eyes thinking how Vishal came into her life shattering all her dreams. 

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So guys, you are right, Vishal is the culprit. 

How is the part?

Why do you think Vishal is doing this?

There is so much more to come. Keep reading.

Love you, take care, bye bye.