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"Sir aapko kisne permission di andr aane ki ! Please go out , the patient is weak for now. " The nurse came in, walking towards Shiv to get him out.

"Please !" Shiv whispered while crying, not leaving Devi's hand.

The nurse stood there pitying on his vulnerable state. But she was bound to her duty " sir, I can understand what you are feeling but please go out. "

"Shiv? " Maa came in, crying herself. She bent down to Shiv, patting his shoulders.

" Kuchh nhi hoga beta Devi ko, tu ro kyu raha h? Please jldi se chup kr vrna thhapad khayega smjha? " Maa slapped his back, wiping her tears.

" Mam--" before the nurse could say, Maa cuts her off with an assuring look that she will take him out.

" Shiv chal jldi se uthh.. Devi uthh ke terko aise dekhegi to kya khegi..bolegi ki kaise rontadu pati h mere. Khhud to chhoti chhoti baton pe rone lgte h, mujhe kya chup krayenge."

Maa held his shoulders to make him stand.

" Uthh beta, thodi der aaram krne de use. Baad me hum sb aayenge na noor aur devi dono ko dekhne. " She convinced Shiv to go out. He wiped his tears walking out of the room.

Veer's pov

I walked back to the hospital after taking some fruits and food for her, her friend and uncle to eat. But I stopped in between my steps when I saw maa and bhai coming out of the emergency ward.

His face was dull and stained with tears. I was shocked to see it because I have never-- never ever seen bhai crying.

Although he is filled with emotions but his eyes were never filled with tears.

Is he in love with her?

I mean yes, he does love her but the thing that I was shocked upon was how love can change someone like bhai in a click.

Love,..what is it?

My thoughts snapped when i saw bhai taking steps towards me. Oh I know that is gonna happen again. He will come, pull my colors and beat the shit out of me. I sighed mentally preparing for what is coming next.

But instead, he stopped infront of me, calm and composed. Before I could even think of something else, he embraced me tightly.

"Thankyou... thankyou so much chhote. " His voice was desperately sad and happy at the same time.

"You don't even know what you have did -- I -- you didn't save her you saved my life. " I could feel his tears soaking onto my shoulder.

My hands remained still in the air. I don't know why I felt that lump forming in my throat.

After 17 years,

he hugged me after 17 years.

I blinked my eyes trying not to show the tears emerging in my eyes. I couldn't control myself to hug him back. I closed my eyes at the oddly satisfying feeling.

" Veer beta, tujhe to khi lgi nhi na? " Maa asked in concern.

" Nhi maa mujhe kuchh nhi hua. Meri gaadi unse dur thi. " I replied firmly.

" Par agar isme khi bhi tera haath hua na to --" I heard bhai whispering dangerously, loosing his grip on me.

His words hung in the air, unsaid like a warning.

I knew, it can't last for long. A bittersweet smile tugged on my face while I backed off.

" Maa, I brought this food for he-- I mean them." I gave her the bags and started walking out.

" Kaha ja rha h beta? " Maa asked while placing her hand on my arm.

" Ghar ja rha hu maa, kyu kya hua? Aap sb yaha h to aur---" I saw that dadi was not there. " -- aur dadi bhi ghar akeli hongi , h na? "

Maa nodded understandily. " Theek h ja. "

I fought the urge to meet her, to see her if she is okay.

You are going crazy veer.

Author's pov.

After half an hour, the nurse came and told them that Devi has gained her consciousness and Noor as well. They can meet them.

" Pr sb log ek saath mt jana, vrna unke dimaag pr asr hoga. They might feel uncomfortable. I hope you understand, mam. " The nurse said softly.

" Ji, we do understand. " Maa nodded and the nurse smiled politely before walking away.

Devyani auntie - " ji mai aur noor k papa pehle noor se Milne chale jate h aur do do krk sb log dono ko dekhne chale jayenge. "

Maa nodded positively, agreeing with her. " Ji ye shi rhega. "

Devyani auntie and noor's father went to her ward while maa and papa went to Devi's.

Maa hugged Devi and kissed her forehead. " Tu theek h na beta? "

Papa came beside her " ab kaisa lg rha h gudiya? " His voice laced with concern and care.

Devi nodded silently tugging a weak smile on her face. " Achha lg rha h papa bs thoda sir me drd h. "

He caressed her head with a smile on his face. " Khana kha le bhukh lgi hogi na? "

Devi nodded while sitting up .

After everyone met noor and devi, except shiv.

Maa - " mai aaj YHI ruk jati hu devi k paas, doctor ne kl le Jane ko bola h. Raat ko dr jayegi bachi. "

Shiv - " pr maa mai- "

Papa - " kyu aap kyu rhengi aapki biwi thodi h vo. "

Maa - " are lekin -"

"Kuchh lekin vekin nhi. " Papa cute her off while pushing her placing his hands on her shoulders. Papa looked back and gave a calm smile to shiv. Shiv returned the smile.

" Bye bhai. " Aanya said while walking with Shruti.

" Dhyan rkhna bhabhi ka. " Shruti waved a goodbye to him.

He blinked calmly in response.

Shiv's pov.

I looked at everyone leaving. Only I knew how much I was holding myself back letting everyone meet her l. I wanted to see her, I wanted to breathe.

Without wasting another second, I headed to the door of her room and opened it. I froze at the door, with my hand on the doorknob.

She was awake finally.

She locked her eyes with mine, her mouth stopped chewing on the food.

I slowly stepped towards her. She blinked her eyes and started to eat again.

I silently sat on the chair beside her bed watching her eat.

She glanced at me a few times in between eating.

" Aise kyu dekh rhe hain aap? " She finally spoke looking at me.

" Kaise? " I asked as my smile grew wider, admiring her.

" A-Aise jaise ab dekh rhe hain. " She said while avoiding my gaze, focussing on the food.

Haye bhagwan please meri praan nikal lijiye vrna aise to Mai aur tadap ke mr jaunga. I felt the heat in my cheeks. I cleared my throat to hide the blush.

" To? Biwi h aap hmari aapko nhi to aur kya ruru ko dekhe aise? " I said, extending my hand to brush off the rice from her lips.

Eating the same rice, I furrowed " chawal to achhe h lekin pr ye itne meethe kyu hain? " I asked pretending to be confused.

And there was it, her sweet giggle. I couldn't control my smile seeing her blush lowering her gaze.

Hayee kitni pyari lagti h aise shrmate hue, ji krta h abhi k abhi khha jau. I took a deep breath.

Control shiv itna vulgar kyu behave kr rha h tu, chhi.

I looked at her again opening my eyes that I closed while breathing in and found her staring at me, her expression confused.

" Kya hua? " I asked, raising my eyebrows.

" Aap ye yu yu haath hawa me maar ke kya soch rhe h. " She mimicked my act I was doing a while ago.

I chuckled while shaking my head. " Kuchh nhi. Aap jldi se khana khatam kriye, Mai yhi hu aapke saath. Aapko aur kuchh chaiye? "

Her eyebrows drew together " aap yaha soyenge? "

I nodded while standing up. Tucking her hair strands behind her ear.

" Ha gulabo, hum log kl ghar chalenge. Bs aal ke liye aapko yaha rehna h, ok? "

She put the food tray beside and turned to me. " Ha lekin aap YAHA soyenge? "

I raised my eyebrows. Why is she asking it again and again?

I lowered my face to her face level. " Ha vhi couch pr...kyu aap apne saath sulana chahti hain? "

Her doe eyes kept staring into my soul, no words left her mouth. Though I could see that small smile of her.

I patted her head, straightening up.

" Eat jaan, I will be right back. Jaun? "

She tilted her head in a small yes. I smiled before entering the washroom.

Devi's pov

Aaaaaa why is he so cute? I covered my face just as he disappeared in the washroom. I wanted to scream but all I could do was just letting out a squeal.

I placed the food tray on the table beside the bed. My eyes landed on that couch. " Bhagwan ji itne bde aadmi, aur itne Chhota couch? "

"Han? " I heard a voice replying me.

" Mai keh rhi thi ki - " my head snapped towards him, he had came out of the washroom and was looking at me while wiping his hands with a small towel.

I blinked nervously " kuchh nhi ji, mai bs so hi rhi thi. " I quickly laid on the bed, covering myself with the blanket.

I closed my eyes tightly in embarrassment.

Apne pati ko koi aise bolta h ? Bua hoti na to meri jaan nikal leti abhi.

I heard the rustling of clothes. Maybe he is taking a blanket for himself. Hearing faint sounds, I decided to peek out just a little.

I slowly lifted the blanket and my heart skipped a beat. He was eating the leftover food silently. I sat up abruptly.

" Aap mera juthha kyu khha rhe hain? "

His eyes landed on me, while he was chewing. " Aap soyi nhi? " He paused to swallow the food in his mouth. " Vo kya h na maa ne ek baar kaha tha ki juthha khane se pyaar bdhta h. Pr pta nhi kyu ab ye chawal meethe hi ni lg rhe. " His expression turned confused while he took another bite looking at me.

He winked at me while chewing.

This was it for me !

I laid down again turning my back to home hiding my red face. Oh my God why does he have to be this much..cute..I mean hot..no no I mean...aah I don't know what.

How will I spend my entire life with him? Ye to abhi jaan nikaal rhe hain.

My eyes widen at my own thought. Wait I was thinking it like, Iii was thinking it. I was shocked where did she go? A wide smile placed on my lips. Wait I am not overthinking. I mean I am but not in that way. She is not taking over my mind. I just realised that it's been a while she came.

I flinched when I felt hot breath on my neck.

" Saans to le lijiye. " His lips touched my shoulder. I turned on my back instinctively.

His face was dangerously close to me. Ab to bilkul bhi saans nhi le skti.

" So jaiye. " He whispered just above my lips and it went black. He had turned off the lamp.

Staring at the ceiling in the dark, I closed my eyes stopping that. But ended up changing my side for approximately 34th time.

Kya kru, andhere me soya hi ni jaata.

I stared at his faint silhouette lying on the couch. His hands were on his stomach.

I flinched when his deep voice broke the silence. " Neend nhi aarhi aapko? "

His eyes were still close..maybe. jitna dikh rha tha usse to yhi lg rha tha. How did he know?

" Aapki payal bhi aapse tej bolti h gulabo. " He said, turning his face towards me as if reading my thoughts.

My legs unknowingly shifted making my anklets jingle again and I noticed how much soung they made. Why didn't I notice them first.

" Ji vo andhere me neend nhi aarhi. " I replied.

I saw him pushing the blanket off of him and walking towards me.

My heart raced at the thought of what will he do next. And what he did raced the heartbeats even more.

He took off my blanket gently and settled beside me covering us with the blanket. I moved slightly making the anklets jingle again.

He pulled me closer to him by my waist, putting my head to an his bicep. I could smell his sweet yet masculine scent. He hugged me tighter causing my face to snuggle in his chest.

"Shh... just close your eyes." He whispered on my head.

My stomach flipped heaving his honey voice so close. And its effect was even more due to the silence. I closed my eyes tightly, I was smiling madly.

I breathe calmly as much as I could, but it was still uneven.

The closeness was making it more intimidating. "Aap-" I opened my mouth, but he cuts me off by tracing my ankle with his feet.

"Shhh Sleep gulabo. You need rest." He gently started running his fingers in my hair.

His gentle

strokes in my head and his feet moving on mine was insanely soothing. I slowly started to drift into sleep despite the strange feeling in my heart. I felt him kissing on my head.

"Sleep well jaan, I am here."