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Author pov
Keshav was looking at Indra's unconscious state in panic.
"Why did you even let him do this without medical supervision??" Keshav yelled.
"w..we do have ayurvedic doctors here, since many people do this kind of stuff." The priest says.
"There's no way I'll let an ayurvedic doctor treat Indra." Keshav says in anger. He doesn't believe in ayurvedic medicine due to his personal experiences.
"Take care of him; I'll be right back." Keshav runs out to look for any bullock carts.
He finds one, and with the help of the priest, they put Indra inside the cart. They make their way to the nearest doctor clinic because the hospital is far away and they can't wait that long.
After some time, they do reach, and the doctor starts treating him.
"Beta, please go and inform his family. I'll wait here until then." The priest says.
"Wait, take my motorcycle. Or else you'll be late." The doctor says and passes the key.
Everyone in the village knows Indra since he's the sarpanch. The priest was stunned by this act.
"Do you know this man?" He asked.
"He's Indra Deshpande, the sarpanch of this village." the doctor says while treating Indra.
The priest was so scared now; he knows what will happen if the people get to know about this. He thought Indra was an ordinary man; that's why he suggested such stuff.
Meanwhile, Tulasi was worried as hell at home. Everyone in the house was panicking because Indra didn't inform anyone before leaving.
After some time, Keshav reaches the house of Tulasi. He was sweating because of the events. Then he knocks on the main door hurriedly.
Soon after Nalini opened the door, she was shocked to see him here at this hour and in this state.
"J..ji, what happened to you?" Nalini asks worriedly and steps forward in concern.
Keshav steps back. "Nalini, your family members are inside; we can't get caught. Now move."
Keshav walks past Nalini and makes his way towards Anuja, Rudra, and Tulasi.
"Indra is at the doctor's clinic, unconscious. We need to go now." Keshav says, looking at Rudra.
Everyone was petrified by the news. Anuja tears up immediately and walks closer to Keshav.
"What happened to my son!??" Anuja asks in panic.
"I'll tell everything once we reach; now let's go. We can't waste time. He needs us." Keshav says.
Tulasi's pov
The moment Keshav Ji announced the truth, it's like the ground just disappeared beneath my feet.
I was about to fall, but Rudra caught me.
"Bhabhi, careful... You need to be strong. Let's go now." Rudra Ji said.
I nodded with tears brimming in my eyes. My legs felt wobbly due to the shock.
"Take Tulasi Bhabhi with you. We'll follow behind." Rudra Ji told Keshav Ji.
Keshav nodded and started the motorcycle, and I sat behind him.
I wanted to see my Indra Ji as soon as I could. I clutched my chest; my heart was aching immensely. I closed my eyes and prayed. I was asking every god that I know to keep him safe and sound.
After some time, we did reach the clinic. I didn't wait for anyone and ran inside.
There... I saw Indra Ji lying on the bed; he wasn't moving; he had all these wires or whatever connected to some bottles.
I walked closer, slowly. I couldn't watch him in this state; my heart can't handle this. I flopped on my knees near his bed.
I let my shaky hand touch his face. The moment my hand touched his skin, I burst into tears.
I was sobbing while cupping his face. "I...Indra ji, u..uthiye na. K..kyu nahi uth rahe aap." I spoke while shaking his head.
(Indra ji, please wake up. Why aren't you waking up?)
"He won't for now... He'll probably be up by the morning. His body has been through a lot. He forced his body to its limit; that's why it happened. He needs rest." The doctor Saheb spoke in a reassuring tone.
I felt relieved when Doctor Saheb said that he'd be up tomorrow. He looked so weak... Never in my life I thought I'd see this. W..why did he do this? I have so many questions. I was just caressing his hair gently while sobbing quietly.
"He's in this state for you..." Keshav Ji said.
I turned towards him in horror. "W... what do you mean?
Keshav Ji told me everything that has happened. Each word of his was like a spike, piercing through my ears. My Indra ji endured all of this for me.
It's my fault; if I'd talked to him about it, then this would've never happened. But... I just refused to listen to him every time.
I was numb now. I hurt my husband without even knowing; I thought I'd let him think of his repercussions and then give in. But... He took a huge step just to show me how much he despises his act and how guilty he feels. He proved that he loves me to the depths of hell.
I crawled towards Indra Ji's feet. The ones that walked on the fire for me. It was all bandaged now. I caressed them, and then dipped my face in them and cried.
"I...Indra ji, w..why.. just why did you do all that? Please wake up. I... I'm yearning to hear your voice. I beg you... I'll never ignore you again, and I'll never be mad at you again. I'll never even reject your touches, ever." I cried into his feet.
Author pov
Keshav was watching Tulasi helplessly. Then Rudra, Anuja and Nalini entered inside.
Anuja and Nalini rushed to Indra's unconscious body and started crying.
"What happened to my son?? Can someone tell me??" Anuja yelled while sobbing.
Keshav didn't know if he should tell her or not. Since he knows her character, he can predict how she would react. 'But at the end of the day, she's Indra's mother, so she has the right to know the truth' Keshav thought.
Rudra was looking at his brother- no, more like a father. Indra was everything to him. He was above everyone else. Their father used to like Indra better than him. Krishna always used to prioritize Indra, leaving Rudra behind. But Indra never made Rudra feel left out. That's why he's like a father to him. Rudra's tears flowed down his dark orbs. This was the first time he ever cried. He didn't even feel anything when their father died a few years ago.
Keshav told them the truth, and then a hell broke out.
"I should've expected this!! This woman is nothing but a curse to our family. We've never been peaceful after she entered our house. What did you do to him? Are you planning to kill us all and take the money?" Anuja said while pulling Tulsi closer to her.
Tulasi didn't even try to argue back. She knows that if she did, then Anuja will raise more. Also, Tulasi doesn't have the mental strength to deal with her.
"You definitely put a black magic spell on him! No wonder he married you so early, and he's ready to do all this just to please you, a mere low-class woman!" Anuja was about to slap Tulasi, but Rudra didn't let her.
"Maa, no... don't. You can't raise your hand on bhabhi." Rudra said.
"why not!? I don't want this bitch inside our house anymore. I'll kick her out. Indra is in this state because of her. What if he died!? Then? Thankfully, God is on our side, and he's fine now. Or else I would've killed this whore with my hands." Anuja spoke with raging eyes.
Tulasi was looking at her with tears. Anuja's words imprinted themselves in her heart. Tulasi was actually feeling like a curse now. She was crumbling inside, but she has to stay strong for Indra.
Tulasi was about to sit next to Indra, but Anuja held her arm and pushed away.
"I don't want you near my son! Get out of here." Anuja yelled.
"You can't do that, maa. She's Bhaiya's wife! And he did all this for her. Do you know how Bhaiya would react if he knew that you blamed Tulasi Bhabhi for nothing?" Nalini said.
"Nalini, you're grown horns for sure. After being with this bitch, you learned to talk back to your own mother. And also started acting like a slut." Anuja said while pointing her finger towards Nalini.
Keshav got in between them. "Anuja chachi, one more word about Nalini and tulasi, and it'll not be good." He spoke with anger.
Nalini was stunned by his act. Rudra raised his brows; his suspension was correct. He encountered Keshav talking to Nalini many times but didn't think much of it at first, but now it's pretty clear.
Anuja stepped back; she was pissed; she didn't like some outsider supporting Tulasi and Nalini. And mainly meddling in her family's matters. She was about to confront Keshav, but the doctor told them to be quiet and not to disturb Indra with this chaos.
"I will be in peace once this witch leaves the room. I don't want her near my son." Anuja said.
Rudra looked at Tulasi and signaled her to be quiet and walk out. He didn't want another hell session to break out; also, Indra needs the rest and quiet environment. Rudra escorted Tulasi out. Tulasi sat on a bench. He couldn't look at her state; her eyes were swollen and red. She was shivering in fear.
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