Arjun- Kya yaar Mannu.....(with pout) Tu subah se dant raha hei mujhe........(with fake sad face)
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Manik- Kya baba, aap bhi.......... meine kab danta....(with innocence)
Arjun- Waaahhhh! beta
Manik- Haa toh agar aap careless rahoge apni health se related toh mei aur kya karu.....abhi bhi dekho office ka work kar rahe hooo aap.......
Arjun- sorry baby, but don't worry, I'm fine now...
Manik Pov (In the hospital corridors, amidst the beeping of machines and the scent of antiseptic, the surviving brother made a silent vow. He swore to his unconscious sibling that he would never give up, that he would fight tooth and nail to bring him back to the world they both knew and loved)..........but please tell me how are you feeling? koi pain toh nhi ho raha na( with worried expression) I'm still scared baba.....
Arjun- "But I think I'm getting better. so, don't worry baby".(with concern in his voice)
A small smile tugged at the corners of the Manik while listening his brother's . "That's good to hear. The doctors say you're making progress, baba."
Arjun-"Yeah," (he replied, his gaze drifting to the ceiling). "It's just taking longer than I expected."
Manik- (reached out, gently squeezing his sibling's hand). "Don't worry about that. What matters is that you're still fighting."
There was a moment of silence as they sat together, lost in their own thoughts. Then, Arjun spoke again, his voice barely a whisper.
Arjun- "I'm sorry, you know. For all the trouble I've caused you."
Manik shook his head, his heart heavy with emotion.
Manik- "Don't be ridiculous, baba. You don't have anything to apologize for. We're family. We stick together, no matter what."
Tears welled up in the Arjun's eyes as he looked at his sibling, overcome with gratitude. "Thank you," he whispered.
In the end, it was their unwavering devotion to each other that saw them through the toughest of times. Arjun learned to loosen his grip and trust Arjun to make his own decisions, while Manik found solace in the knowledge that no matter what, his brother would always have his back.
Arjun- Baby, tum tension mat lo sab thik ho jayega......
Manik- Haan bhai,aap sahi keh rahe hoo...... bus aap apna aache se khyaal rakho, fir mujhe koi tension nhi hei....
Arjun- Arre baba, tension mat le. Tu sab handle kar sakta hai. Aur mera baby bada ho gya hei. jo apne baba ko sambhal raha hei, hei na Mannu....
Manik- Thanks bhai, but aap jaldi thik ho jao and vapis apni bade bhai and mere baba wali position le lo.......... (He tended to his brother's needs with unwavering dedication, ensuring he had everything he required for a swift recovery).
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As Arjun gradually regained his strength, he marveled at the selflessness and resilience of his baby brother.
Arjun- "Thank you, Manik," (he said, his voice filled with gratitude). "You've been my rock through all of this........Tu sach mein mera sahara hai, Manik. Tere bina main kya karta?"
Manik-"Bhai, aap bas jaldi se theek ho jao. Fir hum saath mein phir se duniya ko dikha denge ki hum kisi bhi mushkil ka samna kar sakte hain."
Arjun- "Manik, teri wajah se mujhe aaj bhi yakeen hai ki sab kuch theek ho jayega."
Manik -"Bhai, aapko aise kehke mujhe bhi confidence milta hai ki hum dono saath milke kisi bhi mushkil ko paar kar sakte hain."
Arjun- "Tune mujhe kabhi akela nahi chhoda, Manik. Tu mera asli hero hai, baby."
Manik- Bhai, hum dono ek doosre ke liye hain. Jab mei chhota tha, toh kitna bimaar ho jata tha aur aap mera sari raat jag jag kar khyaal rakte the, aur ab meri baari hai aapka khyaal rakhne ki."
Arjun- "Aur tu mere saath hai na, Manik, toh main kisi bhi mushkil ko paar kar sakta hoon. you're my strength and reason for life, baby"
Manik- "Hamesha, bhai. Mei aapke saath Hamesha rahuga, aapke bina jauga bhi kaha, aap hi meri dunia hei baba."
Arjun - "Manik," (he said, his voice tinged with solemnity), "promise me that no matter what happens, you'll always be there for me, and I for you."
Manik looked at his brother, his eyes reflecting the shimmering stars above.
Manik- "I promise, baba. We're in this together, always."
Though the road to full recovery stretched out before them, winding and uncertain, they faced it together, hand in hand. For in the crucible of adversity, their bond had been forged anew, a testament to the enduring power of love and brotherhood. And as they embarked on the journey ahead, they knew that as long as they had each other, they could overcome any obstacle that stood in their way.
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One day, Manik sat in quiet contemplation, Under the canopy of stars. The soft glow of the lantern casting shadows across his face. The night air was cool and crisp, filled with the faint scent of jasmine and the distant sounds of crickets chirping in the fields.
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Inside the house Arjun was searching for Manik and started worried........Manik, where are you?and after sometime came at the rooftop and just sat beside his baby........while, waiting for him to speak because Manik was worried till the time he came from college.
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Manik- "Do you ever wonder what our parents would think of us ,baba and how were they?"
(Manik's gaze drifted upwards, tracing the outline of the constellations overhead).
Arjun- "I like to think they'd be proud of us, Manik. We've worked hard to keep them proud on us baby ."
Manik nodded, a hint of sadness flickering in his eyes.
Manik- "Sometimes I wish they were here to see how far we've come baba."
Arjun placed a reassuring hand on his brother's shoulder.
Arjun- "I know, Manik. But we have each other, and that's what matters most."
Their conversation drifted into memories of their childhood, reminiscing about the games they used to play in the fields and the dreams they once shared of exploring the world beyond their orphanage.
As the night wore on, their talk turned to more serious , and then Arjun just put a assured hand on Manik's shoulder. And said ........
Arjun - Don't stress on your little mind, baby... we'll talk on this matter in the morning......just leave all the stress here and come with me to sleep and You know na we're enough for each other.
Manik - ji baba. I know you are here for me always in the place of my parents and you know na how much I love you......... mere pyere baba.....
Arjun - I know baby and I love you tooo...... you always know that you are most important and precious relation for me, baby....... and I really love you....... now come with me.
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And they both drift in sleep in the presence and warmth of each other and their bond of strong brotherhood
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