Author's pov
Tulika has come back from hospital but still isn't fit yet. She is weak as the virus has almost killed her. It's almost 5 days from Nirbhik's birthday.
Her face is still pale but better than earlier.
Nirbhik stays outside of the room and watches her for some time.
He isn't allowed in her room until she has recovered completely.
"how are you doing teesta?" Shantanu asked as he came to see her
"I'm fine Shan," Tulika replied with a small smile
"you know you scared us, you should not do anything like this again." Shantanu said
"I scared you all how?" Tulika asked
"You were dying Teesta, have you thought about what would have happened if you could not make it? What would have happened to Nirbhik? He was crying and praying for you. That boy loves you as his mother
