SHAYARANA!~
[MY DEAREST]
~SHAYARANA~
he waited for her answer
without asking the question.
she waited for his question
without knowing the answer.
Monday, 31st March.
City Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
The middle aged lady, probably in her thirty's, ran after a stretcher that was drawn by nurses to an operating theatre, on which a young girl layed unconscious. The lady paused before the door as it closed in front of her eyes. The panic in her body finally released into the stream of tears. She knelt down on the ground covering her mouth.
Pakhi Chavhan
Oh my god! I..... I should have stayed with her. What ha-happened.... to my.... *crooked voice* chil–
Pakhi Chavhan
*broke in tears*
A bearded wise man came towards her with slow steps. There was moisture in his eyes which he was trying hard to neglect. He sat down beside her and held her to him while calming her down. But his own eyes betrayed him. Letting the pain wash away, they both sat there holding each other.
Kanchan Chavhan
Shhhh.... Don't cry now. *wipes a tear from his eyes* crying won't help. *rubs her back* it's okay, everything is fine now. She will be okay.
Pakhi Chavhan
How can you say that Kanchan, how CAN YOU say that? 😭 I can't lose her like Kavu.
Kanchan Chavhan
*touches his forehead with hers*
Almost half an hour passed. Pakhi sat on the bench feeling numb.
Kanchan Chavhan
*footsteps approached* Here. *hands her the water bottle*
Just then, the doctor stepped out of the operating room.
Doctor:"Mr. and Mrs. Chavhan."
Both of them looked at her then Pakhi stood up quickly.
Kanchan Chavhan
Doctor! Is my daughter okay?
Pakhi Chavhan
How is she now? Did she wake up!? Can I meet her? *runs towards the doctor as Kanchan follows her*
Doctor
Yes, yes. *nods aggressively* She is fine now. But..... *pauses*
Kanchan Chavhan
But what doctor?
Doctor
She.... Had a minor heart attack.
Pakhi and Kanchan's face turned pale.
Doctor
I understand it's hard to believe–
Pakhi Chavhan
*grabs her arms* what is are saying.......i have to go and meet her. *runs towards her room but the doctor stops her with her hand*
Doctor
Mrs. Chavhan! She needs rest try to understand. We can't allow you to meet her now.
Pakhi Chavhan
Please let me go doctor. *looks at her, holds palms and says* please please... *tears up* I scolded her so much at morning..... Didn't even say goodbye to her. I want to meet her once, please doctor, just once.....
Doctor
Ma'am, we can't do anything against the protocol. Please wait.... *looks at Kanchan*
Kanchan Chavhan
*holds Pakhi* Pakhi, we'll meet her soon. She needs rest. You want to see Ashu alright, then let's not disturb her. See, doctor said that she is fine
Pakhi Chavhan
She got a heart attack.... Kanchan.... She got a heart attack! *sniffs and sobs*
Pakhi Chavhan
She is my only child! My dearest!
The doctor looks at both of them whining at the situation and composed herself more.
Doctor
It's okay sir, you both should take your time. I'll talk to you afterwards. *nods and leaves*
[HEART ATTACK!]
Kanchan Chavhan
Calm down, calm down. *rubs Pakhi's back while she rests her head on his shoulder*
Pakhi Chavhan
I think... *shivers* I think something...bad will happen, Kanchan.
Kanchan Chavhan
Shh! Don't say that.
Pakhi Chavhan
*lifts her head up*
Kanchan Chavhan
*cups her cheeks* I'll go and meet the doctor...
Pakhi Chavhan
I'll come with you.
Doctor
Well, there are many reasons for heart attack. Blood clotting, obesity, lifestyle, etc. But based on the medical reports, it seems like she has stress. It's very common in teens. Stress CAN cause heart attack and trigger a condition known as 'broken heart syndrome' that mimics a heart attack.
Pakhi Chavhan
How can she get stress and why didn't she tell us?
Kanchan Chavhan
Pakhi.....*places his palm on hers*
Doctor
They usually don't because they are afraid. Is your home chaos free? Did something in your family happened which you think caused her stress?
Kanchan Chavhan
(I looked down and thought for a while. Maybe dad's words hurt her. We didn't knew it would affect her so much.)
Doctor
Mr. Chavhan? *taps on the desk and wakes him from his thoughts*
Kanchan Chavhan
Uh...Ummm.... We have some family issues. But we told her not to think about it. *he justified*
Doctor
*smirks and nods* if I give you sugar and tell you not to get diabetes, would you not get diabetes???
Kanchan Chavhan
*looks down sadly*
Pakhi Chavhan
Doctor, what should we do now??? We can do anything for her happiness. Please tell us!
Doctor
Okay then.... You know Gen-Zs are more concerned about their mental health. *sighs* maybe, you should try taking her to a chaos free environment where she will feel better. Like mountains or beaches. Let her mind relax. If you want I can give you a therapist's number.
Both look at each other and thought for a while. Then Kanchan stiffened his eyebrows and looked at the doctor.
Doctor
Okay then, this is her contact number.
And these are some medicines (prescribes the medicines)............. Okay!
Doctor
Hope she gets well soon.
Kanchan Chavhan
Thank you doctor. *gets up from the chair*
Pakhi Chavhan
*gets up from the chair* can we take Ashuko home?
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