Meanwhile, Dr. Karan was leaning across the receptionist’s desk. Samiksha saw him as she emerged with a nurse into the room. He was, as usual, busy checking some files and talking to nurse Roma at reception. Suddenly, he felt a pull on his apron, like someone tugging it from behind. He turned around to find a smiling Samiksha.
“Well, I guess someone is already so well to be able to be released from our hospital, right Roma?”
When Karan addressed Roma by her first name, envy pierced Samiksha’s heart like a knife.
“Absolutely, Karan. Just look at her. She looks so fine. About her walking practice sessions, there is no need to delay now. So that she is all set to go home, in fact. Right, Samiksha?”
Samiksha smiled at Roma and looked back at Karan, who was
towards Roma. She looked back at Karan, who was admiring her cute gestures of jealousy.
“I hope you didn’t feel pain in your foot again, as you strained it yesterday?”
“No. I am fine. I gotta go. When are my walking sessions starting, Karan? I mean, Dr. Karan?”
“Soon. Now have a quick round and return to your nest, princess.”
The sweet gesture brought a sweet smile to her lips, erasing the bitterness of jealousy and anger.
“Hmm. Did I hear it right? Did she address you as Karan? And you calling her princess?”
“Do you need an ear specialist? Kapoor is specialised in that. Should I fix an appointment?”
“My ears are excellent, Karan.”
“Then you heard it right.”
Karan left after a naughty wink to Roma.
Jolly had come
to be with her, and since one day, Samiksha hadn’t seen Madhu. In the light of the sweet feelings she was experiencing, she had forgotten everything else. Realising her carelessness, she immediately questioned Jolly.
“Why is Mum not coming to meet me? Is she fine?”
“Sami, it’s just a day that she couldn’t come. She probably needs rest. Right?”
“Yes, but I am missing her.”
“We will call her later. So how is your doctor?”
“He is fine,” a blushing Samiksha revealed, not realising how Jolly had thrown a sudden shot at her. Slowly, she looked at Jolly to find her grinning.
“You naughty one . . .
Are you two? I mean, did he propose to you? Are you in love, my baby?”
One hug from Samiksha answered the questions, and Jolly was about to scream.
“Shhh. If he hears, he won’t like it. After all, it is a hospital.”
“Am so sorry, my darling. I will keep that in mind. By the way, isn’t it like a fairy tale? You come here after an injury and find the love of your life. I mean, it’s crazy.”
“Can’t agree more. Had never expected in my wildest dreams something like this could happen to a tomboy like me,” Samiksha said, biting her tongue.
“In the afternoon, when Karan visited her, Samiksha was busy, reading a book.
“So how is the princess? I mean her mood?”
“Princess is not very happy. I am missing Mum. Didn’t see her since the day before yesterday.”
“She needs rest, too, Samiksha. She has been on her toes since the accident, right? Do you want to speak to her?”
“Yes, please.”
Karan dialled Madhu’s number
and asked about her well-being. He stole a glance from Samiksha and turned slightly.
“You fine?”
“What happened, Karan? Let me talk to Mum.”
Karan handed over the phone so that she wouldn’t strain herself again.
“Mum, what’s wrong?”
“Nothing, child. A mild fever.”
“Fever? Mum, I am coming home. And why did you hide this from me?”
“Am fine. Don’t exert yourself, please. I have taken medicine. I will be fine.”
“Please rest and let me know about your health at intervals.”
“Yes, grandma. I think you are the one who should do this. You haven’t messaged me since yesterday.”
“Sorry, mum. This won’t happen. Take care. Love you.”
As Karan took the phone, Samiksha started crying and hid her face in her palms.
“Don’t worry about her, aunty. I am here. Please take care and send me the screenshot of the prescription your doctor gave.”
Karan cuddled her.
She rested her head on his chest, releasing tears on his apron.
“It’s ok. Don’t cry, Samiksha. She will be fine. I am sure it must be the flu; that is all. I will visit her myself in the afternoon. Ok?”
His reassurance calmed her down, and she looked into his eyes.
“Karan, she is not my aunt. She is my mom. I cannot bear anything happening to her. She has given her whole life to making me what I am today, Karan. When I was small, she sacrificed her sleep so I could sleep peacefully.”
“I understand your feelings, dear. You can support her from here, too. Be in touch with her and assure her that you are there. Assuring someone they are not alone is an intense feeling, Samiksha. I have seen patients longing for their relatives on the beds. People do formalities without a touch of concern. Continue being a good daughter by assuring her that you are always there for her.”
“Yes Karan, I will always be there for her.”
“I am glad to hear it.
Life is made up of trials and tests. It punches us in the face at times and sees how we react. If we are selfish, we would respond without empathy or feelings. We should be kind enough to understand that every person has some shortcomings. A generous mindset will make relationships last longer and also be healthier. I guess you have a dose of my lecture today and your medicines?”
“Your words soothe me, Karan. They keep me grounded.” She looked into his eyes and continued,
“I am not the same person who was admitted here days ago. I was very proud of my achievements. Nothing could defeat me until fate knocked me down that day on the ground.”
“Now see. I am lying here at the mercy of others. Undoubtedly your staff is so kind. They don’t make a patient feel dependent or helpless. They serve with kindness. But you have taught me patience, tolerance, and the power of staying calm. That is the reason I love … “
Samiksha swallowed her words, gulping nervously as she looked slowly at Karan.
“Love what? My hospital? My staff?”
Samiksha was at a loss for words.
“Answer me. Complete your sentence,” Karan demanded. He slid his hand over Samiksha’s and gripped it, looking into her eyes.
“No one has made me this vulnerable, Samiksha. I am gentle and quiet. But after you came into my life, I experienced envy and the fear of separation. Indeed, I studied the heart in medical terms, and I know every bit of it, what it is made up of, and how it works. But the heart was just a diagram or an organ for me, till you took it away.
Little did I know that when a person enters here,” he kept Samiksha’s hand on his chest, “it is occupied by that person forever. Likewise, it beats faster at the mere sight of that person and calms down at the loving glance of that one person. Not to mention you are that person, Samiksha, and the owner of this thudding part of mine, now and always.”
Instead of answering verbally, Samiksha hugged Karan and buried her face in his neck. The feeling of protection she felt at that moment was something she had never experienced before. She caressed his hair, providing solace to his soul. Without a delay, he reciprocated her gesture.
At the same time
Samiksha also demonstrated her feelings, forgetting everything around them. He pulled out slowly from her hug and caressed her face tenderly.
“I love you, Karan.” Saying this, she kissed his forehead with utmost care and fragility. Given that he had become an essential part of her existence, she held him with vulnerability. In contrast, Karan returned her kiss with the same care.
They were lost in the embrace regardless of where they were. Along with the present romantic atmosphere in the ward were the duties running in Karan’s subconscious mind. He slowly moved back his face and said lovingly,
“Samiksha, I have to go now.” She stopped him by placing a finger on his lips.
“Go,” she said with a smile and touched his chest, “I am already with you wherever you go.”
He kissed her forehead and left the ward.
Samiksha was not alone in the ward, though. Karan was present with her, inside her beating heart, her heart therapist.
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Thanks a lot for encouraging words dear sis. God bless❤🥰