Author - Jui Purohit.

  *CLICK HERE FOR THE PREVIOUS PART(1)* Prithvi wanted to check what the commotion was all about, but was forced to lay back on the bed.  Hello! What is your name? Can I use your mobile phone? he asked the ward boy. I'm Sundar. Sorry Sir, we are not allowed to carry phones with us. You can call from the telephone at the nurses' station. But please don't get up before finishing the IV, else doctor will reprimand me, Sundar said. Got it Sundar, Prithvi said nodding his head.  Prithvi tried to recollect the sequence before he collapsed. He scratched his forehead a few times and was shaking his head in negation. Sir are you feeling dizzy? Or are you not remembering anything? What do you do Sir, do you recall? Sundar asked in a worried tone watching Prithvi behaving in a weird manner. Don't worry Sundar, I remember everything, I'm alright. Your doctor, Dharaa right? was quick enough to bring me here and treat in time. I'm obliged. Thankyou all  for helping me out, Pr...

 He turned pale and fell down with a thud on the ground.  Hey! Wake up. Didn't you eat in the morning? Wake up...wake up...are you not feeling well? Is it a stroke or a heart attack? He seems young though. People around gathered and tried to wake him up but their efforts failed. Someone opened a water bottle and sprinkled some water on his face. His eyes fluttered a bit, yet, were still shut.  Call an ambulance or a doctor please, a person said.  Through the crowd a young female emerged, making her way in. What has happened here? I'm a doctor. Please get aside everyone. She said. She saw the person lying on the road and immediately checked his pulse, then his neck. She stretch opened his eyes to check. He must've fainted because of dehydration or hunger, or some stress maybe. Please help me carry him. I'll take him to the hospital in my car. Does anyone know him?  She looked around but didn't get a positive response.  He collapsed here suddenly, someon...

*CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS PART(2)*  S tudents, let's study more about hypertension and angina in our next class on cardiovascular diseases. Thats all for today, Thankyou!,  Dharaa ended her lecture and left the classroom.  Dharaa's phone rang as she stepped out,  Today is my day off, yes I'm in the college campus, she said. While talking on the phone, she walked out of the main building of the medical section. And as she hung up, she saw a familiar face at a distance.  The person was talking to a student so she went ahead to check. Yes! It is Mr. Prithvi Rathod, she blurted.  Prithvi heard her and instantly turned to look. Doctor Dharaa, he said with surprise.  I will talk to you later, he told the student and proceeded towards Dharaa. Prithvi looked different today. He was wearing a formal blazer with formal shirt and trousers, clad in polished shoes. He was holding books in his hand. Are you a professor here, Mr. Rathod? She asked curiously, looking a...

*Click here for the previous part(15)*  Adjusting to new spaces and situations had, as though, become her routine. But nani's words had brought back Tara's mind at peace. Finally, she had someone in her life who was willing to ease her apprehension. The warm hug from her nani was the biggest gift in this difficult phase of her life.  Tara dressed up in an elegant salwar-kameez that her nani had bought. This new day ushered a fresh hope for her. She was happy to see her bright reflection in the mirror after months.  "Nani wish me luck for my first day of this new college", Tara said as she touched Nani's feet.  Nani blessed her and said, "You look beautiful beta. And I assume, you will return late after the college". "Why nani? My lectures get over by 4 so I will be back by 5", Tara said. "And what about the date? You are meeting Akash right? Ummm if you don't want to go, it will be my pleasure to go instead. Akash is a dashing and hand...

*Click here for the previous part(14)*  Gupta uncle saw Tara and hung up his phone. "We need to take Agarwal Mam to the hospital Tara", he said. Tara was startled.  "What happened to nani?", she sounded worried.  "Don't worry Tara beti, she is just feeling uneasy. I've talked to her family doctor. He has asked to bring her to the hospital", uncle said. They both went to nani's cabin. She was sitting with her head down on the desk. Tara had never seen her nani like this. "Do I really bring bad luck to the people around? People beside me seem to suffer", Tara felt dejected about herself.  She held her nani's hand tightly as they got seated in the car. "I won't let anything happen to you nani", she murmured.  Nani leaned on Tara's shoulder and tightened the grip of her hand. Tara looked at nani and tears rolled down her eyes. She had felt this warmth after a very long time.  They reached the hospital. The doctor che...

*Click here for the previous part(13)*  On one hand, her heart was fluttering because of Akash's words, his kind gestures and finding someone who cared for her like her parents did. But on the other hand her mind was disturbed by the thought of her nani.  "Will nani accept this? Or will she cut ties with me again like she did with my mom?No! I can't be selfish. If she gets to know about Akash, he will lose on his deal. It will affect his career", Tara thought.  "Akash you are the only person who has cared for me since my parents died and I'm indebted towards you for that. It is so gracious of you to let me know your feelings Akash. But I don't want to trouble you more. You won't gain anything by keeping a girl like me, by your side. On the contrary, you might get deprived of your future prospects. I'm this one unlucky girl, I don't want you to suffer with me", Tara was crestfallen. Her bright hazel eyes now lost their glow and her face ha...

  *Click here for the previous part(12)* "Please sign here Miss Verma", said the registrar of the college office. Tara completed the formalities. Akash helped her with the paperwork. "Is he your guardian?", the registrar asked pointing towards Akash. "Umm..no...he is a friend!" Tara said as she glanced at Akash. "Actually my grandmother had accompanied me but she had a meeting so she left. She has already done the signatures wherever needed, in Principal's office", Tara explained.  "Okay then you can join in from tomorrow Miss Tara Verma", said the registrar. "Now this calls for celebration. You should definitely join us tomorrow Tara", Akash said clapping his hands a few times. Tara looked around, feeling a little embarrassed. "I will have to ask nani", she said in a very low tone, almost whispering.  They both stepped out of the office and Akash spoke, "Tara don't be constantly fearful. Don't run f...