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Chapter 5 - "Unspoken Goodbyes"

[Hospital Emergency - Tense Moments Unfold]

Three injured patients are rushed out of the ambulance on stretchers and taken directly to the operation theatre.

Just then, Shivani's phone rings. It's Abhay Ji calling. She answers quickly.

"Hello, beta! Where are you? It's almost 9 PM. You should have been home by now."

"Papa, I'm at the hospital," Shivani replies and then narrates all that had happened so far.

Abhay Ji says with concern, "Beta, stay there. I'm coming to pick you up," and hangs up.

At that very moment, another phone starts ringing—the one Shivani had found in the pregnant lady's car. She quickly picks it up.

A male voice from the other side says lovingly, "Hello, jaan! I'm sorry, I know you're angry with me and that's why you're not speaking to me. What can I do, jaan? I was busy in a meeting, and my phone was on silent. That's why I missed your call. I'm really sorry, jaan. Please forgive me."

Shivani hesitates and replies, "Hello…"

The voice on the other end grows confused. "Hello? Who's this?"

With a trembling voice, Shivani says, "Hello, sir… this is Shivani. The person this phone belongs to has been in an accident and has been admitted to the hospital."

Suddenly, there's a sound of the phone falling and the call gets disconnected.

10 Minutes Later…

A luxurious Rolls Royce stops outside the hospital. From it steps out a tall, handsome man dressed in a sharp business suit. Without wasting a second, he rushes towards the reception desk, followed closely by ten large bodyguards.

Breathless, he asks, "Excuse me, ma'am. A patient named Sanjana Singhania was admitted here about half an hour ago. Where is she?"

"Yes, sir," the receptionist replies. "She's been taken to the operation theatre—first floor, left side."

"Thanks," the man mutters and runs up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. The bodyguards follow him closely.

As soon as he enters, one of the hospital staff quietly calls the police and the media.

Reaching the first floor, the man slows down as he sees three red emergency lights glowing outside the operation theatre. His confident stride fades into hesitation. Still, he gathers courage and walks closer to the OT. His assistant, Aman, arrives just moments later.

Both men silently watch the glowing red light, anxious and desperate.

Just then, Abhay Ji arrives and notices the man standing there. Surprised, he says, "Jai? What are you doing here?"

(Jai Singhania—Owner and CEO of the Singhania Group—is Asia's number one businessman. Known for his tall, striking looks, immense wealth, and strong personality, he's also famously arrogant. Despite his success, Jai prefers to maintain a low profile. Only a few in the business world know him by face. The media respects his privacy, but his enemies are always eager to reveal his identity and bring him down.)

Hearing his name, Jai turns to see Abhay Ji.

"Sir, you?" Jai responds and walks toward him.

At that moment, a door opens and Shivani steps out with a bandage on her forehead.

Seeing her condition, Abhay Ji immediately seats her on a bench and asks, "Beta, what happened? Tell me everything."

Shivani explains the entire incident from the beginning in detail.

Hearing it all, Jai clenches his fist in rage.

Suddenly, the door to the OT opens, and everyone's eyes turn towards it. A doctor steps out.

Jai rushes to him. "Doctor?!"

"I'm sorry," the doctor says with deep regret. "I couldn't save your mother. The head injury caused severe internal bleeding."

In a fit of rage, Jai grabs the doctor by the collar. "How dare you say that?!"

The doctor, struggling to free himself, says, "Sir, what are you doing? Please let go."

Just then, Aman rushes over and pulls Jai's hand away. "Sir! What are you doing? Let him go!"

The doctor adjusts his collar and walks away without another word.

Jai storms into the OT and throws himself over his mother's body lying on the stretcher.

"Mummy… why did you leave me? I longed for your embrace all my life, and now, when I finally found that love, you left me so soon. Mummy, please! Please wake up!" Jai sobs uncontrollably.

Watching him, Abhay Ji, Shivani, and Aman are all moved to tears. Abhay Ji and Aman walk over to Jai, who is still crying beside his mother.

Abhay Ji gently consoles him, "Beta, don't cry like this. Death is not the end of your mother's life, it's the beginning of her soul's new journey. If her spirit sees you like this, how heartbroken would she be?"

Jai clings to Abhay Ji and weeps, letting out the pain he had long held inside.

Together, Abhay Ji and Aman help Jai up and guide him out of the OT, making him sit on a bench outside.

15 Minutes Later…

Another operation theatre door opens, and a doctor walks out.

Everyone immediately stands up, waiting to hear what news he brings.

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