The Tenant

Heartbeat..

Aami went to bed eagerly waiting for the dawn, she wished the days and time to move fast so that she could cure Bence as soon as possible. She wanted to see him happy. This is Aami, who always finds happiness in other's happiness. It is her this empathetic nature from childhood that made others to close their eyes towards her mischievous and stubborn side. She was too keen to assist her grandpa in curing sickness. Her fee for the service is their smile and happiness.

Next day morning the first patient she visited is Bence.Usually she first visits a 10 year old child who is staying here for treatment. She don't know what, an unusual power is attracting her to Bence.

When Aami went to his room she saw him sleeping, she woke him up to do Yoga. After done with Yoga she took him back to his room.

Bence : How long should I stay here for treatment.

Aami : Five months...

Bence : hmm... So sure.

Aami : Yes... Don't you trust me.

Bence smiles....

Aami : Bence. Can you tell me what happened to your face.

Bence : I was in film field for some time as one of the main lead actor declined his contract with us to join our rival industry. When our film broke the records even at international level some rivals made a chemical blast while we were having celebration. Since the security measures were good all of us were saved other than with mild injury. Since I was their core target, due to more exposure to heat and chemical fume I became like this.

Aami : What about the culprit..

Bence : He committed suicide...

Aami : oh... Really

Bence affirmed with a smile and did not tell her how influential and powerful his family is X city that if anybody dares to harm them,they are welcoming death too. Even the rival film industry is no more exist.

Aami : Your eyes... Aren't you worried..

Bence : I know it can be cured, but I just preferred to remain in darkness for sometime. My family was compelling me to get married, so I just wanted to escape from them for sometime.

Aami :(doubtfully) just to escape from marriage....

Bence nodded and did not tell her he was once hurt badly by someone that he is afraid to get into any relationship.

Aami : Bence if you don't want to marry its okay, but please do not mock at the blessings God have given you. There are many people who can't see even how much they wish.

Bence : I told you, once my face is cleared, I will agree to treat my eyes...

Aami : hmm.... Okay, take rest let me meet other patients..

Bence : Are you an ayurvedic doctor too

Aami(giggles) : No...

Bence : Will you come back after visiting other patients...

Aami : (grim tone) No...

Aami was bit angry with him as he refused to treat his eyes.So she answered his questions coldly to show her dissent.

Bence : Why....

Aami : I don't feel like...

Bence frowns and lays on the bed.

Aami : Why are you lying now go and take your bath, your breakfast will be ready by that time.

Bence ignoring her lays on the bed.

Aami hold his hand and tried to raise him up by pulling his hand. But before his strength she couldnt even shake him.

Bence : Are you coming back or not?

Aami leaves his hand and says "No,Iam not... Iam busy" and she walks away...

Bence : Aami.... Aami...

Aami waits at the door without making any noise,Bence again calls her and tries to get his white cane. Since he had been here for past six months he is familiar with the room layout so easily comes out of the room and stopped at door. Aami stood beside the door holding her breath, but to her surprise Bence pulled her hand and she bumped into his muscular chest.

Aami : (astonished) How do you know that Iam here.

Bence : I can even hear your heartbeat Aami, don't try to tease me.

Bence just said it to tease her back, Aami was stunned at his reply.And both of them didn't know that they are defenitely going to be each other's heartbeat.