Arjun next day went to the temple to offer his prayers and thanked God for being so kind.
He never thought, he would be able to find his little doll so quickly!
As he opened his eyes, he saw Aanchal offering Prasad to people around.
He went near and when Aanchal saw him she paused for a moment, she didn't wanted to be near him now!
As she tried walking past,he put his hands forth for Prasad, she let out a sigh and without looking at him, put a laddoo in his hands and walked away.
"Pihu.. sun na..Pihu please"
He spoke but she left.
He saw her walking towards her college and though maintained a distance, did follow her to ensure she reaches safely.
From that day onwards he also turned up everyday at the cafe, it used be around 7 pm when she would leave the cafe for her home.
He followed her till her home, Pihu used to walk her way everyday and it took atleast 15 min for her to reach home.
It became their daily routine, mornings he would see her at the temple and Pihu would leave for her college and evenings as her work ended he would follow her to her building.
Arjun tried to initiate conversation but Hemant dissuaded him.
Aanchal needed some time to figure out her feelings.
He was happy that Arjun was putting in so much effort and though Kaku annoyed with him also appreciated this.
Raghav however was messed up in his head. He was happy and relieved and stressed all at the same time!
He was seeing Aanchal more than ever now and he really didn't even have to make an effort.
But the more he saw her, the more he fell for her!
Her quietness, her simplicity, her innocent face,her soft voice...he really had to try hard not to think of her!
He didn't know what to do now, although he had told Arjun, he liked someone very much but was also glad that he hadn't told him who she was!
Hell would have broken loose!!
As of now he was in a different world altogether!
It had been a week today, Arjun no matter what came to the cafe sharp at 6.30. He would leave after her and followed her to her home before returning back.
For the past one week he would order Ginger Tea and Cheese Toast daily and unknown to him,was the fact that it was Pihu who prepared it for him everyday.
She had requested Hemant and Kaku not to reveal it to Arjun.
She had promised herself, she wouldn't go back to him, she really couldn't trust anyone anymore...not even Him!
What if he leaves her again? What would she do then?
But then she too loved her brother and longed for him!
It had been 6.45 and then 7 pm, Arjun hadn't turned up today.
Aachal kept on waiting and was disheartened..
Did he leave again without saying a word?
Why does she has to go through it again!
She kept on waiting till 7.30 until Hemant said "Beta, ghar jaa ab...andhera ho raha hai"
Pihu nodded teary eyed and looked at the corner table where Arjun would be sitting daily, some tears escaped her eyes and fell on her cheeks!
Just as she wiped her face and turned to walk out, Hemant's phone rang.
"What??? Kab?? Abhi kahan ho??
Hum aate hai...aate hai hum!"
Hemant's face turned pale
Kaku and Aanchal both rushed to him as they saw him frantic.
"Hemu kya hua? Kiska phone tha?"
"Raghav ka"
Hemant replied in a shaky voice...
"Arjun ka accident ho gaya hai, bahut khoon beh chuka hai, operation..karna..blood ki zaroorat padegi"
Hemant somehow completed.
Kaku and Aanchal were shocked!
"Chalo Jaldi!" Hemant rushed with both of them to the hospital.
Aanchal was breathless and devastated to say the least!
"Nahi...ye nahi ho sakta...please "
She kept on sobbing and praying hard.
As they reached the hospital, they saw Raghav pacing up and down the OT! He was shaken up to the core!
The moment he saw Hemant, he hugged him and cried hard!
"Mujhe bahut darr lag raha hai....mera koi nahi uske alawa..usko kuch ho gaya..toh main marr jaaonga"
Raghav was crying profusely and it only terrified Aanchal more!
She never in her dreams thought that life would bring her again to such a situation...She knew how it felt...she had lost her parents to an accident...she couldnt loose her brother! Not again!!
She shared the same sentiments of Raghav.
Kaku and Hemant tried consoling both of them, the two couldn't loose the only person they called Family!
The surgery went on for more than 3 hours.
Arjun was on his way to the Cafe when a speeding car hit him before crashing on the sideway!
He was badly injured and brought immediately.
Raghav informed them.
Aanchal mentally cursed and blamed herself for the accident.
Had he not been coming to see her, it wouldn't have happened.
She was completely broken today!
All she prayed today for was his long life and good health, she wouldn't be able to forgive herself, if anything happened to Arjun today!
"Please unhe theek kar dijiye Kanhaji, main kabhi kuch nahi maangungi...kabhi bhi nahi...kisise bhi nahi"
She prayed to God while sobbing continuously.
The surgery ended and while Arjun was stable, he was to be shifted in the ICU for 2 days.
"Kaku, raat bahut ho gayi hai..aap log ghar jaiye...Ajju ko ICU me shift kar diya hai...main hoon yahaan par"
Raghav told them
"Beta main rukta hoon tumhare saath" Hemant replied
"Nahi Uncle, aap log ek phone karne par hi aa gaye...bahut tha...main bahut darr gaya tha uss waqt, akele handle nahi kar paa raha tha...abhi theek hai...
Kuch laga toh call kar doonga"
Hemant nodded and asked Kaku and Aanchal to come along.
"Main bhi ruk jaoon?" Aanchal was still teary eyed.
Hemant and Kaku looked at her helplessly. They knew she didn't wanted to leave until
"Dekho room bhi nahi hai aur abhi milne bhi nahi denge....bahut raat ho gayi hai...main manage kar loonga..tum kal subah aa jaana...Abhi ghar jao" Raghav spoke
"Raghav theek keh raha hai Beta, subah aa jaana, abhi chalo" Kaku too seconded Raghav.
"Aap please phone kar dijiyega, mera number.."
"Hai mere paas" Raghav replied
As they left rather reluctantly, Aanchal looked back at the corridor
and walked back to Raghav
"Main subah aa jaoongi, please...mujhe phone" her voice cracked as she wept again
Raghav too went too emotional to speak and only nodded.
Hemant and Kaku looked at both of them with aching hearts and wondered
Does Arjun knew what he means to Raghav and Aanchal?
Does he know how much he is loved?
Will Aanchal finally accept her new reality?
Was their lives going to take a new turn from here?
Will their Aanchal find her happiness?
These thoughts pondered in their minds as they retreated back home with Aanchal.
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