A Twinj OS ~ by Sapphire

Jo Tu Mera Humdard Hai…

Jo tu mera humdard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai
Suhaana har dard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai

Kunj sand slowly, looking at the mesmerizing view in front of him. The sea shined like glitters with the orange hue of the sun, making it look ethereal. The sun kisses the edge of the water, as both slowly merged into one. A cool zephyr blew, kissing his hair and cheeks, tickling his handsome face. He closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath, before finally opening them. A small, almost non-existent smile adorned those pink lips, his chocolate orbs shining with contentment.

” Kunj! Let’s go. ” A man interrupted his silent stupor, as he nodded with that little smile still intact.

” Okay Bhai, let’s go. ” Kunj’s elder brother, Vihaan Sarna, made his way towards his younger brother, who was silently sitting in a wheelchair, and sighed sadly. Both moved towards the car, as Vihaan made Kunj sit inside the car with the help of the driver.

” Kunj, why don’t you start with your treatment ? ” And there started the everyday discussion!

Vihaan was looking at Kunj expectantly, with anger and frustration clearly visible in his eyes. But Kunj was least affected. He continued to stare out of the window. It was like daily routine for him. Vihaan would bring up the same topic everyday and Kunj would not utter a word, signalling the end of their one-sided conversation.

” Kunj, it’s enough now! Stop behaving like a stubborn kid. You don’t know how much Mom and Dad are affected by this! Everyday when I enter the house, I see that sadness in their eyes, I sense that helplessness in their voice. Why are you punishing them ?! ”

Vihaan had had enough. He was tired of the constant ignorance of his brother towards everyone and everything around him. It pained him as well to see his brother like that. But not for once did he say that out loud. He wanted to cry sometimes, but he couldn’t. Why ? Because Boys Don’t Cry!!

” Bhai, if you guys are so tired of me then just tell me! I’d leave. I’ll go back to London, at least I’ll get some peace. And you all will be happy too, if I won’t be there.”

Even though Kunj was talking to him, his face was turned away from Vihaan. His eyes were fixed at the clouds outside, looking at the different shades of pink, orange and blue. He was trying to avoid this discussion, but more than that, he was trying not to break in front of his brother.

” Kunj, it’s not like that. But, just…. think about us as well, Kunj. ”

” That’s why I’m saying Bhai, let me go back. I’m capable enough of taking care of myself. I know I am completely useless without this wheelchair, but don’t worry, I won’t die- ”

” Kunj!! Stop talking shit!!! ” Vihaan tried his best to glare at him, but he could sense the inner turmoil which Kunj was going through.

” No, Bhai. That’s the truth. Accept it! But yeah, don’t forget that still THE KUNJ SARNA! I can still shake the business world overnight. I can take care of myself. ”

Finally, Kunj raised his eyes to look at Vihaan. And for a moment, he could see the old Kunj in him. That arrogant, self-obsessed business tycoon, who used to make people shiver just by the look of him. Just for a fraction of second, he could see that his chhote was back! But it went as soon as it came, making Vihaan’s heart cry in agony.

” Kunj, it’s been two years. Stop doing this to yourself, to all of us. ”

As soon as those words left his mouth, Kunj looked away sharply, his face schooled into a mask of indifference.

” Bhai, we’ve reached. ” And before Vihaan could say something, Kunj was already sitting in his wheelchair with the help of the driver and a servant. Vihaan sighed sadly, before moving towards Kunj to help him. But Kunj had already left with the servant, making his eyes turn glassy.

” I’m sorry, chhote.. ”

Kunj dragged his wheelchair in a room, his eyebrows furrowed together in worry and anticipation. His eyes darted towards the bed, to see a motionless body lying there. His face saddened, looking that person attached to so many tubes and machines. The only sound in the room came from the machines, the beeping confirming that the person was still alive.

” Sir ? You need anything ? ” His attention was diverted towards the nurse, who had entered just then to check on  the patient.

” No. Can you… please leave me alone for some time ? ”

” Sure sir. ” And the nurse left with a small smile, closing the door behind her.

Kunj sighed, before moving himself towards the bed. He stopped near the bed, staring at the serene face of that person. If he didn’t know better, he’d say that person was in a peaceful sleep.

” Twinkle… ”

Taking her hand into both of his, he gave it a little, delicate squeeze, fearing that he may disturb her.

” Twinkle, you know, today also Bhai asked me when I’ll start my treatment. And as always, I ignored him. ” He let out a dry chuckle, as if laughing on his own fate.

” Why doesn’t he get it that I don’t want to get treated ?! Why doesn’t he understand that this conversation will only lead to one of us getting hurt. And today, I hurt him bad. So bad that I feel like killing myself. But, kya karoon main ? You know, I failed. I failed at everything. I could never become a good person. I failed at being a good husband, good brother, good son, everything… And it just hurts, hurts too much.. But I feel like I deserve it all, for not being able to save you, our… our kids.. ” Kunj himself didn’t know when he had started crying. All he knew was that the pain was too much to handle. He closed his eyes tight, begging the pain to go away. But pain doesn’t go away just like that. Pain demands to be felt.

” I still regret that day Twinkle, I regret not listening to you. I… I want to go back in time and just stop all that from happening. ” Only if he could.

Flashback

Kunj Sarna was getting ready, all excited like a kid to finally introduce his baby girl, his princess to the whole world, on the occasion of her very first birthday. To proudly tell the whole damn world, that she was his daughter, Trisha Kunj Sarna!

He looked up at his wife, Twinkle Kunj Sarna, to find her making their 3 and a half year-old son get ready. She looked so cute while trying to stay at her son, who was giving her a tough time, by trying to wear his clothes on his own.

” Champ, that’s a pant. You don’t wear that on your head. ” Both parents burst out laughing as Kunj said those words, making the Junior Sarna puff out his cheeks in annoyance. Baby Trisha also giggled, looking at her parents laughing.

” Mumma… don’t laugh. ” Both were trying to stop laughing, and were failing miserably.

” Okay okay, were won’t laugh now. Happy ? ” Twinkle smiled affectionately at her baby, elbowing Kunj to make him stop, which resulted in even more giggles.

Soon they were ready, all set to leave for the grand party organised by the Sarna brother for their dear princess.

” Kunj, let’s leave. We’re already very late for our own party. ”

” Noo.. ” Kunj shook his head in a big, fat NO, making Twinkle glare at him murderously.

” And why is that, Mr. Sarna ? Mind explaining ? ”

” Well, it’s my baby doll’s first birthday. ”

” And your point is ? ”

” My point is- ” H spun Twinkle around, making her collide with him. ” that it’s time for some family selfies. ” Kunj grinned, taking Trisha in his arms, while Twinkle held their son, as the four posed for a family photo.

Kunj Sarna

Twinkle Kunj Sarna

Kavish Kunj Sarna

Trisha Kunj Sarna

A perfect family it was!

Kunj smiled, pecking his kids’ forehead, before placing a lingering kiss on Twinkle’s forehead.

” Kunj ? ”

” Hmm.. ? ”

” I love you. ”

” I know! ”

” Kunj Sarna! Get back here!!! ” But who cares! Kunj had already left for the car with his kids, leaving a raging Twinkle behind. His laughter echoed in the mansion, making Twinkle sigh in annoyance.

” Kunj! Do you think it’s really safe ? We have kids with us. ” Twinkle looked at him from the passenger seat, voicing out her opinion.

” Chill out, Mrs. Sarna. There is very heavy traffic on the main road, so I took a shortcut. No big deal! ”

” But- ”

” No IFs and BUTs Twinkle. Okay wait, lemme turn on the music. ” He smiled at her in assurance, making her sigh.

But before his hand could even reach the console, a big truck rammed into their car from the left side. Everything happened too fast for him to comprehend. They were talking normally a second ago, excited for the party. And the next second, his world had come crashing down.

Flashback Ends

At the end, Kunj was crying like a baby. The pain, the guilt. It was just too much. That’s the reason he didn’t want the treatment. He was just too guilty to have his own self treated. That accident had snatched his Princess from him, his little baby girl even before celebrating her first birthday. His son, his Champ, was too much hurt. He was in so much pain that the doctors had to give him poison, they had to kill him, so that that poor soul didn’t have to die a painful death. Twinkle had got hurt too, and a lot more. She had slipped into coma, and had not woken up since. Doctors had long since given up on her, saying that now only a miracle could work. Kunj was the one who was the least affected, as he was in the driver’s seat. Only his legs were damaged, and they could be cured by treatment. He had woken up a week after the accident, only to be given the responsibility to make the decision in Kavish’s case. When he signed those papers, he felt like he was killing his son with his own hands. He was the least injured, but the truth was that he was the most hurt. Every day, every night, he was tormented, his soul was killed over and over again.

” Twinkle, I’m sorry.. I’m sorry for not being able to save our kids. I’m… sorry.. Please get up Twinkle, please. It’s been two years now.. The guilt is killing me. Please, Twinkle… You remember, you said ‘I love you’ to me that day and I didn’t reply ? I’m sorry yaar.. Forgive me… I… I love you… ” His cries were heard by his brother and his wife, who were standing at the door. Both had tears rolling down their eyes, looking at Kunj in such a broken state.

” But you know what Twinkle, I’ll live through this pain.. Wanna know why ? Because you are there by my side.. ” He smiled through the tears, leaning forward to plant a kiss on her head. And he could swear to God, he saw her lips twitch upwards in a smile.

Jo tu mera humdard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai
Suhaana har dard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai…

Hey my lovely readers! I’m back, but this time with an OS. ?

So how was it ? Hope it was not that bad..

Well, I have some other one-shots ready too. But, for that I need some comments on this one.

So don’t forget to comment!!!!!!! ?

See ya soonish!

Lots of love

Sapphire ❤️