"Call the patient's family members" Doctor said as the Nurse called Raghav. He entered into the cabin.

"Raghav I told you many times before, take your mother to abroad and treat her there.

"I know doctor but I'm helpless. I can't afford it. It's very difficult for me right now. You know about my financial condition. But I have applied for a loan if I can get then I will take her to abroad". Raghav told him helplessly.

"And why did you leave her alone at home. you know very well. any type of excitement , depression, tension can affect her. Why are you not listening?" Doctor asked angrily.

"I went to my office in the mean time this happened. I just got a call from my neighbour and returned back to home. I told Maa many times to take rest but she doesn't take me seriously. Now I am feeling like I have to stay with Maa all the time". Raghav told him with teary eyes.

"Raghav, I can understand what you are going through" Doctor exclaimed.

"I have none except Maa.. She is my world. Other selfish relatives left us many years before. Now whom will I trust?". Tears were on the verge to come out.

"Why is she so worried?"

"With my marriage?"

"Then why aren't you getting married?" Doctor asked.

"Marriage is a big responsibility and right now, my all focus is my mother". Raghav replied.

"Doctor, patient has gotten back her senses". Suddenly nurse came and announced.

Raghav ran to the cabin hearing her where her mother was lying.

"R..Ra..Gha..V"

"Yes Maa, I'm here. I'm sorry, I was unable to take your proper care. I have failed to do a son's duty. Your son is a looser". He turned his face.

"N_No dear, it's not y_your fault. Other parents bring up their child but in my case my son took my r_responsibilities at a very young age". She told while wiping her son's tears.

"Raghav, you can take her to home now. She is fine. Come to my cabin and take the discharge letter". Doctor told him as he nodded.

Raghav thanked him after taking the discharge letter and took his mother to their home.

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"How are you my darling?". Priti asked.

"How can I be good without you my Princess?". Told the receiver.

"I am coming to India next month, Dad. I can't wait to meet you". Priti told excitedly.

"Yay my Princess, you are coming". He told excitedly.

"Now tell me about Dadi? How's she?"

"She is fine Princess. Now you just come first. We all are waiting for you". Dhiraj told her.

"Yup dad, now I'm cutting the call and going to sleep. will talk to you later my darling good night". She cut the call and dialled another number.

"Hi_" And the whole night went like this.

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It was the day of Priti's arrival. After entering into the office Raghav started arranging the files while Dhiraj called him

"Raghav, come to my cabin"

He nodded and knocked before entering.

"May I come in sir?". He said peeping his head.

"Yes, Come in". Dhiraj replied.

"Will you do me a favour". He asked.

"What sir?"

"Today my daughter is coming but suddenly I got a call and I have to attend the meeting. Can you please go and bring her from airport?". Dhiraj requested.

"But how will I know that she's your daughter. I didn't see her before?". He asked.

"Take this picture with you". Dhiraj transferred a image him of Priti in his mobile.

"I have already told everything to my driver. Now go and bring her here. Maybe she has already landed. It's already late". Raghav nodded and left.

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"Where is dad? I told him to be here. why didn't he come to take me? Did he forget that I'm coming today?Maybe he is stucked with some works at his office. But where is my car? And where is our driver? I guess he is sleeping in the car. How irresponsible? What should I do now? I should have to take a taxi or cab. I can't stand like this at airport". Priti murmured being frustrated.

On the other hand, "It's too late. Don't know what is she thinking". Raghav murmured under his breath.

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"I have bookings ma'am". The cab driver told her.

"Uff!! All are booked. Now what's the next?". She was frustrated and cursing her driver already.

Suddenly she saw a car, stopped in front of her and a guy came out from it.

"Ma'am, I work in your father's office. He told me to come and take you to the office". Raghav told her politely.

"Don't you have any sense? I'm waiting for 30 minutes. And you are coming now. What were you doing? Useless people? I will complaint about you to Dad. How does he keep these type of nonsense people at his office who doesn't maintain proper timings?" Priti bursted out on him angrily.

"I'm sorry ma'am. There was huge crowd. That's_" Priti cut him..

"Don't give me excuses, you idiot! And now where are you looking at? Keep my luggage". Raghav took her luggage and they sat on the car.

Before he could say anything she was already inside the car. Turning on the AC she started cursing him in mind as he immediately took his seat seeing her death glare.

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Priti was looking from the window and was taking the fresh air.

Suddenly the car bumped into a bumper and she just hit her head on the front seat where Raghav was sitting.. Raghav turned back to see she was okay or not..

"Ma'am are you okay??". Raghav asked her.

"No I'm not okay". As scratching marks appeared on her forehead.

"It's paining, can't you see?? And you're asking, am I okay?". She glared at him.

Raghav told the driver to stop the car. The driver parked the car and Raghav came out from the car with a water bottle to check Priti. She was screaming like a child. He held her wrist to get her out of the car.

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"How dare you to touch me?". She pushed him.

"I was just doing my duty ma'am". He told her showing the water.

"Then why are you standing like a statue? Do it na". Priti ordered him.

She held his shoulders and got out from the car.

Raghav sprinkled some water on her face and told her to sit on the car. She sat inside and closed her eyes getting the cool sensation.

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Raghav left for his house taking a short leave before reaching to the office.

"How are you my darling?". Dhiraj asked.

"I'm fine but I'm angry on you". Priti replied.

"What happened with my girl?" Dhiraj asked.

"Why didn't you come to airport to receive me?". She pouted her face.

"I was stucked with some meetings that's why I told Raghav to receive you"

"Don't talk about that idiot.l. He came late and then was giving me excuses. I will not let him easily. Where is he? After he left me here I didn't see him". She gritted her teeth.

"He has taken leave because of some personal issues".

"Again he has given you some excuses and you let him?.. How could you dad? He has a bucket of excuses". Her tone was showing anger.

"You are taking him wrong sweetheart. He is so good and hardworking guy. He has taken leave as he has some personal issues"

"Oh dad, you are gem.. Taking so much stresses about that idiot.. Okay, as you are telling good about him I can't deny. Now no more work. Let's go home please. I have lots of things to tell please please hurry up". Priti told him like a child hugging him tightly.

"Okay my dear, let's go". And they left for home

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"Today I will talk to dad about us". Priti was telling to someone on a call..

"But will your father accept our relationship??"

"Don't worry, He is such a sweetheart". Priti told him.

"Priti come here. Dinner is ready". Dhiraj called her.

"Shhh! Dad is calling. I will talk to you later and I will tell him everything today. Now I'm cutting the call. Bye, Good night" She cut the call hurriedly and huffed.

She was just coming downstairs suddenly she heard a loud voice.. Without caring anything she rushed towards her dad.

"Dad, dad what happened? Why aren't you talking to me? What happened". Her eyes filled with tears as she started sobbing loudly.

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Dhiraj was admitted into the hospital as doctors started checking him.

Outside the cabin Priti sat on the bench with a thud. Tears were flowing from her eyes continuously.

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After sometime doctor came outside as she immediately got up.

"What happened to my dad doctor?". Priti asked holding her tears.

"Heart attack". Priti was shattered after hearing this.

"Treatment is going on. We can't say anything now". Doctor told her and left from there.

Priti was numb and totally devasted by the revelation. Her father was her everything and this news tore her heart into pieces.

"Shit, I'm late again". Raghav murmured while entering into the office.

"May I come in sir?". He knocked the door.

"Sir hasn't came today. He had got a major heart attack and was admitted to the hospital yesterday. His condition is very critical". An employee told him.

"Whatttt?". Raghav was shocked.

"It happened Suddenly. We just got the news". He told him.

"Thanks for informing me. I didn't know anything about it. I will surely visit him today". Saying so, he left.

After completing his all works rapidly Raghav left for the hospital.

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He asked the cabin number and was searching for them and suddenly he found Priti. She was sitting with her grandma on a bench.

"Ma'am". He called her but she didn't respond.

"Ma'am"

He called her again but no effect. He sighed and got up. Then saw the doctor coming towards them.

"Doctor what about Dhiraj sir? Is he alright now?". He asked him.

"Can't tell now".

"He wants to meet his family members". Doctor told them.

Priti and her grandma entered into the cabin. Raghav sat on the bench and was waiting for his number to meet him.

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Tears were flowing from Priti's eyes seeing her father's condition. Dhiraj opened his eyes slowly and called her near him lowly.

"Dad". Her voice cracked.

"A man is waiting outside. Is he your family member?". Nurse asked.

"He is Raghav. He works at my father's office. He came to see him". Priti told her.

Hearing the name 'Raghav' Dhiraj started behaving weird.

"What happened dad?? Do you want something?? Why are you behaving like this??". Priti was shocked and confused.

"C..a..ll h..im"

"But why him?". Priti asked confusingly.

Nurse called Raghav as he entered the cabin and sat near him.

"Yes sir, please tell, what can I do for you". He asked sitting beside him.

Suddenly He held his hand. Raghav was confused and shocked at the same time.

"Please take care of my child, Raghav. She has none after me. Take her with you. It's a dream of every father that one day he will give his child's marriage with his own hands but my bad luck but I know you will definitely take care of her with your whole heart and you will accept her as she is. Please marry her and take her to your house. It's my last wish that I want to see my daughter's wedding and you will be the best man for her. I can't leave my daughter's responsibilities on anyone but I know you and I have full trust in you. I know you will not leave her hand at any cost". He requested him holding his hand with shaky voice.

Priti and Raghav were shocked to hear this but didn't utter a single word as he was not well.

His father started breathing heavily and his bp too started increasing.. Doctor told everyone to go outside and started treating him but couldn't save him..

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"Sorry, he is no more. We have tried our level best but things were not in our hands" Doctor came and told them.

Priti was about to fall on the ground after hearing this but Raghav held her wrist preventing her from falling. Then holding her he made her sit on the bench.

She removed herself from his grip. Her grandma was also devastated knowing her child's demise. The atmosphere became silent.

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