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Rithwik POV

" No…." My dad denied Aarushi's request for visiting Ishita. I looked at Aarushi's reaction. As I expected she became gloomy.

" You can go and visit her along with Manasi But… you have to take care of your health," My mom said, all of a sudden.  She looked at my Dad with a serious expression.

" Jhanu…why don't you understand what I want to say. I want Ishita's happiness. She was starting a new life. Let her be happy." My father's words were interrupted by my mom.

" Enough … All these years you hide the truth from me. For what! For my happiness! Huh! Then what about now! Am I happy!  How could you decide others' happiness? " She questioned.

I could see how my mom was trying to control her pain by hiding the tears in her eyes.

" Everyone gets a second chance in their lives. Hope you remember it. But still I dint forgot…" she said in a serious tone. 

" Amma… please…. It's not good for your health. Don't stress yourself…" Manasi stood up from the chair and placed her palm on her shoulder.

My father stood up from the chair and walked out of the dining hall leaving the food on his plate. As soon as he left the place, mom fainted and collapsed on the chair.

" Amma….." 

" Aunty…."

We started screaming as we were scared to see her in that condition. From my childhood, I always saw the love and care between our parents. For us, they were a happy couple.  It was the first time she argued in front of us. They stood together and they both supported Ishita. 

But then Everything changed after Rishab left us. As the days are going on, the situation at home is also getting critical. 

On hearing our scream, my father came running to us. He looked at mom and panicked.

" I think it's better if we take her to the hospital immediately … '' Aarushi suggested looking at me. 

 I carried her in my arms and exited our Mansion. Everyone followed after me. I placed her in the car in the passenger seat and dad sat along with mom.

" I will come in another car, go along with Anna( brother) " Manasi informed  Aarushi. Meanwhile, I ignited the engine whereas Aarushi sat beside me.

My heart was beating fast on seeing my mom unconscious. On the other side, my father was calling her name, patting her face gently to wake her.

I tried to drive the car fast but traffic on the roads was as heavy as it was during working time. I was getting frustrated because I am getting delayed to reach the hospital.

" Uncle … please .. Don't worry. I think …Aunty fainted because of low blood pressure…" Aarushi informed, turning her head back.

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After a while, we reached Aarushi's mother's hospital. And due to prior information by Aarushi, the stretcher was ready along with the nurse. My father and Aarushi followed them to the emergency room.

After parking my car, I went to the hospital. I noticed my father was looking so disturbed while standing at the closed door. 

" What did the doctor say? " I asked him anxiously.

He was silent and was looking at the closed doctor. 

" Aaru… at least tell me, how is my mom! " I asked her.

" The doctor is examining her. We need to wait for a few minutes…." She answered, looking at my father.

" Uncle…please. .. Sit there. Aunty will be fine…" she said, holding my father's hand. Just in time, Manasi ran toward us.  She peeped through the small circular glass of the door. 

She was scared when she found the doctor injecting saline and taking the blood sample. I wrapped securely placing my hand around her shoulder. Instantly she turned towards me and hugged me tightly then started crying on his chest.

" Barbie…girl….Don't cry…Mom will be fine…." I tried to console her but still, she was sobbing like a small child. On the other side, my dad stood like a broken person.

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A few minutes later, the doctor came out of the emergency room.

"Mr. Varma. … She is fine. But if the blood pressure is high the next time, it may lead to cardiac arrest. Take care of her. She should not be stressed…'' The doctor informed my father and walked away.

At the same time, Aarushi's mom came to us. My father glared at her and said, " See….how your one lie changed our lives? "

" I am sorry….Mr. Varma " she apologized to my father, lowering her head. 

" I don't want your apologies," my father said in a serious tone and walked away to the other side. He was waiting for the call from the nurse so that he could see my mom.

On the other hand, I stood like a statue as I was in a helpless state and looked at Aarushi. Aarushi also stood silently with tears-filled eyes.  I can't support anyone because everyone is right in their situation.

" Dear…. I am so sorry…" Aarushi's mom apologized, standing in front of me and Manasi.

" Mom… please leave this place. Either I want to see someone cursing you or see the situation here become worse. Already we are going through so many problems in the family. Please…." She pleaded, joining her both palms while crying.

She nodded her head and walked away from us with a gloomy face.

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After one hour, the nurse came out of the room and informed us that my mom opened her eyes.

Instantly my father walked inside the room. Later we followed him. My father held her hand and asked, " How are you feeling now? "

She didn't reply to his question and turned away her head. Just then Manasi kneeled on the floor and touched my mother's forehead.

" Amma…. You scared me …." Saying she started crying again.

" Mom….if you want me to search Rishab then you have to promise me that you will take care of your health…." I said.

" It has been three months but no one has found him. And also I lost my hope that u will see him again not only that I lost trust in you people  ''Mom shouted.

" Mom….please

don't talk in a high pitch. It's not good for you, " I pleaded with her.

" Mom….I have one idea in my mind. Till now we searched for Rishab Anna through his details. Why don't we try to search through his best friend, Tony! " My sister suggested.

" Good idea…." I appreciated her idea.

" But we don't have his photo or any details about Tony so that we can ask the help of a private detective " I doubted.

" I have his photo on my mobile when he came to Australia," My sister said.

My father was silent when we were discussing this topic.  I knew the reason for his silence. As far as I know about him, he loves my mom unconditionally. If this issue affects my mom's health, he will not oppose our search for Rishab.

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For observation, the doctor made my mother stay for the next two days. Meanwhile, my mom's sister and brother-in-law ( Poorni and Vinay) came from America. They settled there fifteen years ago.

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One week passed in a blink.  Mom was getting back to her normal state. It all happened because of Pooni Ma's support. She was taking good care of my mom. 

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One morning, when we were having dinner,Poorni maa informed us, " We are going to Vizag tomorrow morning. We want to meet Nandan and Sowmya (Ishita's parents). " 

" Is it necessary to meet them? Already they were worried about Ishita. Think once …" my father advised.

" I know what we are doing. Don't forget we all are friends from college time,  " Vinay pedde papa said while munching his food.

My father agreed finally with his explanation.

I prayed in my mind that everything should be sorted out quickly. Firstly I prayed to God for Rishab's existence.