The stadium went still as Vikram slumped down with pain. The silence was deafening as spectators watched with shock and horror. The paramedics rushed in to check Vikram's pulse. He fell unconscious. The stretcher was brought in immediately and he was taken away to the medical emergency of the hospital. As Kartik watched with trepidation, he prayed that Vikram would get well soon. Other team players assured him that it could only be a momentary setback.
Chaaya could not believe what she just saw on the television. The kitchen staff members were busy preparing dinner for the family members. Other employees dropped in occasionally but tonight she was the only one having dinner. The horror of what she saw slowly registered and she rushed towards the main wing of the palace to inform Sugandha
