Who are you?
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Ten days passed after I woke up like that. Since Nikita's accident, I stayed at the hospital. Everyone thinks I am feeling guilty coz she saved me in the accident. But I am here to save her.
According to the first time, as I assumed it was a dream, one night when I was in a call and ignored her, I lost her. I thought she is doing fine. She was recovering well. In the day, her family stayed by her side. My turn was for the nights. I was busy on a call. When I returned to the room, I found her dead in the chair. Before I thought it was because of some internal damage. Now that I know someone intended to hit her I feel she is in danger. If not so, then also I want to be with her till the end. I remembered that when Manish was bragging; I had lost her. It upset me. I was so upset that I almost fainted because I lost my apatite.
"Piya?"
"Nicky? What happened? You need water?"
"No. I am not comfortable only lying on the bed. Can you make me sit?"
"Okay, I'll lift the headrest."
"No. I want to sit on the chair."
Typical fitness freak.
"Okay"
I give her support to stand. She tried and get off the bed. I almost tripped, but fortunately, Jayesh came to our rescue.
"What are you girls up to?"
"Nicky wants to sit on the chair."
"Okay, move."
Jayesh lifted her in his arms and firmly made her sit on the chair. Aw! He is really a gentleman.
"Wanna have tea?" I ask Nikita.
"Sure."
"And you? Coffee?"
"Whatever you'll give, I'll have it. But give it with love."
I give a shocked expression. He chuckles.
My cheesy Jayesh is back. I can't believe it, but I kinda miss this side of him. He has a terrible sense of humor, but he thinks he is funny. Oh, Jayesh.
I smile a bit and walked out of the room.
***
"Geen tea?" Jayesh gave a bit of disgusting expression.
I laugh a bit.
"Yes, you don't like it. Right."
"I am not that fitness freak to have them."
"It tastes nice. Try it. I put tulsi (basil) in it."
"Sure, what you'll give. I'll take it. I said that before."
I smile and shook my head.
"You look good when you smile. Smile suits your pretty face. Keep smiling."
"Will you pass the honey?"
"Oh, my god! You called me honey?"
"What? No...Hehe. Jayesh!"
I hit him on his shoulder.
"Jokes apart. I need honey. Will you?"
"Yes, mam. Here you go."
While holding the jar of honey I accidentally touch his hand and our eyes meet. I got numb, felt goosebumps all over my body. I think he felt the same. We stood there looking at each other in silence.
"Tring..Tring" My mobile rings.
That distracted us. We feel awkward. s**t! It's Sumit.
***
Sumit is my boyfriend. We are in a long-distance relationship. Just because he can't make it to come and stay by my side doesn't make him a bad boyfriend.
I can't develop feelings for Jayesh. I need to keep a distance from him.
"Hi"
"Hi, sweetheart."
"How're your seminars going?"
"I am so busy here. Piya, you know, I want to leave everything behind and run to you. But everything I am doing is for you na."
"I know, Sumit. Don't worry, I am fine here."
"I know my girl is so strong. What about that cheapo? Is he still there?"
"Jayesh? Yes, he is. But don't call him like that."
"Wow... Defending him."
"I am not."
"Where are you now?"
"At the hospital."
"With him?"
"Yes"
"He don't have any other work or what?"
"He left the work for me. He is here for me only."
"Hmm."
"But tonight he has to go. Our institute has to recruit more staff, so he is staying at the office tonight to arrange a file and other stuff."
"So you are alone tonight?"
"Yes"
"Take care of yourself."
"I will."
"Where are you now? At the room?"
"No, at the hospital's terrace."
"Oh, Okay. It's getting late. You should go inside."
Sumit is so concerned about me. He cares for me. Even after being so busy, he manages to call me daily. I missed his calls, but he didn't get angry. I can't be disloyal to him.
***
While I step down, I see Jayesh standing near the stairs. He stares at me and left. Till I reach down, he already walked out of the hospital.
I am walking towards Nikita's room. The corridors have very dim lights. Some light was flicking too.
The floor of Nikita's room is almost empty. Doctors and nurses come for the round, but only in the day, not at night.
"Tap.. tap.. tap" My footstep echos.
"Swish..."
"Huh?" A sound startled me.
What was that?
"Tap tap..tap tap..tap tap."
I stopped.
"Tap.."
Is it the echo, or someone's there?
I turn around but see no one. It is so dark in someplace over the corridor. It scared me. I feel like someone is following me.
I hurriedly get in the room. Locked it properly. I examine Nikita. She is fine.
"What happen Piya?"
"Sorry to wake you up. You were sleeping. Wanna go to bed?"
"No, I am comfortable here."
"Okay"
"I want water."
"Sure."
Damn. The jar is empty. I had to step out of the room. I can't leave her alone here. Not after what I've felt right now.
"Have some juice."
"Fine. But I need water."
"Okay let me call downstairs."
"Shwish.."
I felt something.
"Tip Tip..." Water falling sound.
"Nicky? Who is in the bathroom?"
"I don't know I was sleeping."
"Did the nurse came to have a check on you?"
"As far as I know, no."
My heartbeat raised. I got a bad feeling about it.
"Shishh...shishh." A weird sound came.
I gasp for air.
"Bam..."
"Ahhh..." We both scream in fear.
"It was the window. Nicky."
"Piya, I am scared."
"I.. I am here right. I am here."
My hand is shaking, but I pull the phone from my pocket.
"Piya!" Nikita scream.
I see something metallic in front of my face.
A strong pipe almost hit my head. But I ducked due to Nikita's scream. My phone dropped to the floor.
He waved back to hit me. I moved again to save myself. Nikita tried to grab the phone.
"Ahh" I screamed.
I wriggle myself to avoid his hit on me. Nikita succeeds to have the phone. She dialed the reception number. The caller tune attracts the man in black hoodies' attention. He turns to slam Nikita with that pipe.
No...No..
I pushed the man so hard. He smashed over the table. He injured his right arm.
"Hello....Hello"
He stood up. But I was prepared with that pipe only.
"Hello, I am from bed number 523. In my room...Aaaah."
He tries to hit her, but I blocked him. He grabbed the pipe that I supposed to hit him with.
"Please help someone, please help." Nikita cried in the call.
He applied force, and I ricochet against the wall.
Sounds of people approaching scared him and he runs away.
"Ahhh huhh." Breathing rapidly.
"Nicky you okay. Nicky."
"I am fine... You?"
"Bam bam bam" Someone on the door.
We got scared.
"Mam, open the door. Mam."
I opened the door. The hospital staff enters and takes care of Nikita.
A nurse helped me and brought water for me.
"Piya! Nicky!"
"Jayesh..." We both screamed.
"What happened here?" It shocked Jayesh.
"J...Ja.Jayesh."
"Piya!"
He hugged me.
"Shush... I am here."
"A man entered the room and tried to kiss us... I was so scared.. That.. That.. Huhhh"
"Okay okay... Shush.. He is gone. He is gone now."
"Ahh" Jayesh cried.
"What happened to your hand?"
"There was a minor accident."
He got injured in that exact place. The right arm.
"Did you see his face?" Jayesh inquired.
"Huh?"
"I said, did you see his face?"
"No, he was wearing a mask."
"Hight? Figure?"
"It was so sudden that..."
"Oh. It's okay... It's okay. You take a rest. I will say here tonight too."
"Okay."
When he lied down on the bench he had trouble. Like his back is in pain. When I blocked the killer I slammed him over the wall. His back mush has hurt too.
Jayesh! Who are you? A friend or an enemy?
Really! Who are you?
- Writer
