Bitter Reality

Worried

In life, we all set out our priorities and always give preference to them. With time slowly everything changes. We cannot help but accept the change and carry on with our lives.

Kabir’s POV

I don't know what was going on in my mind but my every single thought was related to Naina. After half an drive I reached the hospital and got to know that aunty is on the 3rd floor.

I saw my dad talking to Naina's father and they were engrossed in their conversation so much that they didn't notice my presence. Reluctantly I had to clear my throat to gain their attention. Looking at me Naina's father smiled faintly and immediately hugged me and patted my back.

"Hey, Kabir. How are you? You shouldn't have come beta." He said apologetically. He looked tired and exhausted.

"I am fine. I had to come uncle. I am also a part of this family right?" I said and he nodded.

"Where is Aditya Bhai? And how is Aunty? "I asked but just wanted to know about one person. But didn't know how to ask whereabouts of Naina.

"She is out of danger beta. Thanks for coming. Aditya is in the cafeteria and we send Naina home. She had a long day. She left 10 minutes ago, we didn't know... "

"No problem uncle." before he could complete I jumped in. I didn't want him to feel bad.

"Dad I am going to meet Adi Bhai," I said and walked away from them. My father just nodded and again started talking to Naina's father. I wondered what they are talking about? But putting aside this thought and I left in search of aditya Bhai.

While walking towards the cafeteria I couln't help but notice the foul smell of medicines, I always hate this place and now here I am to see only one person but guess what my fate has its own plans! I noticed a tall figure who was coming towards me and immediately recognized its Aditya bhai.

"Hey Bhai! How are you? I got to know that aunty is out of danger now? Such a relief haa.." I said to Aditya who was looking tired.

"Yeah she is fine. I am also good. You shouldn't have come Kabir. Everything is under control now. I know you just came back from Mumbai." He said smiling at me.

"It's okay Bhai, I wanted to come. Can I ask you one thing? "I said feeling little embarrassed.

Smile appeared on his face and said,' "I know what you are going to ask. She is fine, a little take aback I guess from all what happened today but she is okay. She is at home right now. Actually Kabir if this is not too much ask can you just go to our house and give all these files to Naina?" He asked me hesitantly and without even thinking for a second I said yes.

There was hope in my voice of seeing Naina and I know he asked me because he got that idea. On the other hand I was feeling grateful for this gesture of his and also for trusting me with it.

It is difficult to hide your nervousness but I was trying my best to hide. Never on earth I thought I will meet Naina like this. It was quite obvious that we will not be able to meet tomorrow. I reached Naina'a house within 45 minutes and used the spare key that Aditya bhai gave me to open the door.

The house looked beautiful from outside and even more from inside. Nothing too big or expensive but simple enough for the family of four. Thinking that Naina has spent her childhood in this very house made my heart melt. This woman has gotten into my skin. Gosh she has literally left me whipped. I thought smiling to myself.

I very quitely move towards in one of the rooms to keep the files which Aditya Bhai has instructed me to do.

I entered the room which was ajar, somebody was there I could the soft breathing of that person. Then it struck me it is her room. Quitely I made my way inside her room and looked at her.

She was sleeping so peacefully and her whole body was covered with a cream colored duvet, only her face was visible but what caught my attention was her tearstained face. Even in darkness she was looking like an Angel. But it agonized me to see her like this. I sat on the edge of her bed and took her hand in mine. All of it felt right. Damn, I never want to leave her side.

At that moment a promise was made from my side that I will never leave her and will never let her go no matter what the circumstances will be I will always be there. I kissed her hand and she stirred a bit but did not wake up.

I thought it is my cue to leave lest I will get caught. But before leaving her room I quickly went near her and kissed her forehead and left....

When I came outside I let out a breath of relief that I don't even know I was holding. Today realisation hit me that this is what I ever wanted in my life. And Naina is exactly what one can ask for. I love her name. Her eyes and she is genuinely too good for me.

After 4 hours of stress right now I was feeling relieved and left for the hospital to pick my parents....