Before And After We Met

CHAPTER 9

Dhruv

I am at the clinic for my appointment. I am a bit nervous. I have never spoken about my inner feelings and depression to anyone. And I know the doctor is going to ask about it. Dhruv, the receptionist called my name. Yes, ma'am coming. I am in front of the doc, hello doctor myself Dhruv. Hello Dhruv, I am Dr. Jahnvi, nice to meet you, please sit. Now tell me, how are you feeling? A bit nervous I guess. The counseling continued for 1 hour. And God knows why I am really feeling better. I opened up to her and felt good. She told me the more you will open up, the more I will be able to treat you. I really need to be good at opening up.

I am in my bedroom, and the first thought that came to my mind was about Samaira. I left her in a hurry when Dad called me. I think I should text her. I don't know if it's a good idea or not. My mind is telling no but my heart is telling me yes. I am the person who listens to the heart most of the time. So, I took my phone and texted her.

Dhruv: hey, I am sorry I left you in a hurry. Actually, I needed to visit a clinic.

Samaira: hey, no problem. I can understand.

Dhruv: thanks for understanding. You are still awake?

Samaira: yes, I am with my best friends, right now

Dhruv: Lucky you.

Samaira: yes, I am really blessed in this case. But don't worry, you too have a friend now.

Dhruv: yup. Okay then enjoy with your friends, I won't disturb you guys.

Samaira: there's nothing like that.

I didn't text her after that, I didn't want her to get distracted while talking to them. To be honest I wanted to call her, I really wanted to hear her voice. But it wouldn't be right to call her at this time.

It's 2 am, and I am feeling sad as hell. I am alone and I am sweating. I want to run away from this room. I am feeling restless. My teeth chatter uncontrollably and my whole body trembled, I'd hyperventilate and cry with panic as the felt that I was going to fall unconscious. The first person that came into my mind, whom I felt I can reach out to was Samaira. I called her and she answered in a few seconds. Hello, she said. I was sobbing, but I still tried to speak. Hey, I don't know what to do, I really need you. I am going to die. Dhruv, calm down please, tell me what happened. Please don't cry. She said. I am tired of all this with my life and the phase of depression I am going through. I want to run away from all this. No, you can't there are people who want you in their lives, they need you, I need you, Dhruv. You need me, Samaira? Yes. I want you in my life. Take deep breaths, Dhruv. I am not going anywhere, I am with you. Are you feeling better now? Yes, Samaira. Thank you for being there for me. I want to say something to you, I don't know if it's the right time or not but I am going to say it. I really like you, I like you from the day we met. Really? She asked me. Yes, Samaira. I also like you Dhruv, I feel the spark between us every time we talk. So, what next? I asked her. Would you like to date me, Stranger? Yes, she said. Can we meet tomorrow? Yes after my school. I will pick you up. I don't think I can sleep today. Haha, she laughed. And that's how she pull me back from that panic attack. And our story begins.