Chapter 31: ON STRIKE

Akansha walked towards her Dad's room ans stood in front of it.

She hesitated for a moment to hold the knob of the door and open it.

Akansha, come on. You can do it. Just open the door and go. Thought Akansha and was about to open the door.

Finally, when she was ready to open the door, she overheard the conversation of his father saying, "Akhilesh, okay fine. I will discuss with my family and let you know the confirmed date of the engagement. So, don't worry. About it. Said His dad Bhupendra to Akhilesh (Raj's father) over the phone and hung up.

This made her worry more. How will I talk to my father now. He was so happy just by talking about my engagement. What should I do now? I can't ruin my father's happiness and I also don't want to give up on Abhi. Because I love him. He is my first love.

Calm down Akansha. If you go and tell, what is in your heart right now, he will definitely understand. Thought Akansha and opened the door.

Dad, Good evening. Said Akansha greeted Akansha putting up a fake smile.

Oh dear. Good evening. Come here Akansha. Replied his dad and asked her to come near him.

She walked towards him and hugged him. Akansha, I am happy, that you are going to get married to Raj.

Before your visit to my room, I was just talking to Akhilesh.

Akansha. I have something to tell you. Said his dad.

I know what you are talking about Dad. Thought Akansha. But she didn't spit it out and just stared at him.

Dad, sorry to interrupt. But I too have something important to tell you. Said Akansha.

Okay, fine. You tell me first. Said Bhupendra.

Akansha was not able to talk about her relationship with Abhijeet seeing face to face.

So, Akansha turned around and started, Dad. I..... I am not interested in marrying Raj.

After telling this...Why is my Dad silent now? Is he angry? Wondered Akansha and turned around.

She was in shock, as her father fell down on the floor, placing his hand on his chest.

Dad.... Dad... Wake up Dad. Mom, Aditi. Come here. Dad is not getting up. Shouted Akansha. Tears came rolling down from her eyes.

After hearing Akansha's voice, Pramila and Aditi came running to Akansha.

What happened? How did your Dad collapse? Asked Pramila.

I don't know mom. Aditi. Call a cab. We should take him to the hospital. Said Akansha.

Later, they sat on the cab and went to the ALL IS WELL hospital. As soon as they arrived at the hospital, ward boys came with the stretcher to take him inside.

Akansha ran to the receptionist, who was standing in the reception. Where is the doctor?

My dad collapsed, all of a sudden. Please call the doctor. Said Akansha.

Sorry ma'am, Doctors are not available right now. There is some issue going on. So, they are on strike.

What? Are you serious? How can you leave someone in a situation like this. Yelled Akansha.

She felt someone was standing behind her. So, she turned to see, who it was?

The person who was standing behind her was Raj.

Why did he come here? Thought Akansha and stared at him.