Chapter 3
It’s been two days; Geet has been on leave that she didn’t visited hospital. She still had a fever. She felt really bad that she has to take leave just after her joining...She was new to work and then this happened.
She pulled up the blanket and hugged it closer to her. She didn't use any air conditioner anymore but it's still cold.
Just then her cell phone rang...pulling her out of her thoughts. Even though it was hard for her to move, she picked it up...as she check her cell...she noticed a text from Doctor Malhotra
Ms. Geet, you're patient is looking for you. Are you feeling better now?’
She couldn’t think anything to reply... she couldn't say anything because of that. What will be the reaction of Mr. Maan? She didn't fulfill her promise, so there are definitely many things that can be done...
Nervousness enveloped her, she really wanted to go in but her body couldn't handle it. The pain is too much.
She looked at the door when it opened. She saw her Mom walking in with medicine.
She touched her neck, ‘Your fever is still high. Let's go to the hospital now?’
Geet immediately shakes her head, ‘No, Mom. Let me just have the medicine.’
Misha sat on the edge of her thin bed then she stroked her hair affectionately, with sad smile on her face. ‘I'm sorry, dear. I'm ashamed to make you work...now see you fallen sick.
Geet frowned, ‘Mom, you're just making me feel worse.’
She sighed, ‘How many times do I have to tell you, Mom? We are a family... and the family works together. The important thing is that we are together, even if dad is gone.’
She burst into tears and Geet immediately wiped it away.
Misha smiled bitterly, ‘Because your father is annoying, he left us right away.’ She sniffed and wiped away the tears again. ‘I'm sorry baby for my drama, huh.’
Geet shook her head in denial...with painful smile on her face.
‘Oh this, eat that, I cooked boiled fish. Do you want me to feed you?’ she offered her.
But geet shakes her head, ‘Don't worry, mom. I just have a fever and I'm not disabled.’ She forced herself to sit and took the food she brought.
‘Alright, Mom. You can go down now, take care of Rehan.’
Mrs. Handa frowned, ‘You're just making me leave.’
‘Yes, mom. How did you know?’ geet chuckles, trying to lightened the atmosphere. Instead of getting angry she laughed at her daughter before kissing her forehead.
‘Alright, I'm leaving. Get well, okay? I'll be back later. Don't worry for us too much.’ Misha got up advising her to take rest.
‘Yes mom.’ Geet nodded her head and saw her mother finally left the room.
She sighed and started to eat, although she had no appetite but she insisted Instead of throwing away what her Mother had prepared for her.
Her Mother is the only parent to her & her siblings. It's been two years since her father left them. He died due to his chronic disease stage 4 cancer.
They didn't do anything to heal him because they didn't had anything either. Dad is the only one who keeps them alive. They also have no other relatives here.
She wishes her father had told them about his illness earlier so they could have done something but it's too late, they would not have known if he didn't pass out in front of them.
They had rushed him to the hospital but he was dead on arrival and that's when they found out that his body couldn't handle the stage 4 cancer.
She and her family mourned his loss for a month, especially Mom who locked herself in the room every day after Dad's death.
But little by little, all forced themselves to accept that Dad was gone and cope even though he was gone. For two years she forced herself to study while working various jobs and by the grace of God, she graduated.
When she finished the food, she took the medicine and lay down again….closed her eyes and went to sleep, erasing from her mind what could happen when the next day will arrive.
.....
The next day,
SIS!
She looked at her little brother running towards her. He hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. ‘Good Morning, sis! Are you feeling well now?’
‘Yes baby.’ She assured him.
‘Why are you in uniform? Are you going to work now?’ he asked with frown on his forehead, seeing her in uniform.
‘Yes baby.’
‘But, sis, we didn’t play anymore.’ Rehan snorted*
‘Sorry baby but next time, on my day off we'll go to the amusement park.’
‘Really?’ he was enthusiastic. Geet laughed seeing this and nodded.
She was surprised when he hugged her and jumped. ‘Yehey! Yehey! I love you, sis! I'll tell Mom.’ He quickly ran out. Geet just shook her head and prepared her bag.
She took her bag after getting ready and then she walked out of the house. She saw her Mother selling next to their house. She was holding a bag and the contents were still breakfast.
Geet didn’t want her to work but she was insistent so she didn't do anything. She approached her and gave her a hand. She looked at Geet in surprise. ‘Oh dear? Are you going to work now?’
‘Yes, mom.’ Geet nodded slightly.
She touched her forehead and neck. ‘You still have bit of fever. Can you handle it?’
‘Yes Mom. I'm strong, okay?’ geet said with little pout.
Mrs. Handa laughed, ‘Alright. Do you want to take some food? Eat it at work when you're hungry.’
Geet shakes her head, ‘Don't worry, ma. There's free food there.’ She glanced at her old wrist watch, it was actually her father's but he gave it to her. ‘Oh, I'm leaving. Be careful about selling, mom.’
‘Alright.... Be careful, dear.’ Misha patted her cheek.
Geet kissed her on the forehead and left.
She was already out of the alley when someone stopped her suddenly, she sighed, it was Varun again.
‘Hi, Geet! I missed you! Why haven't you been here for days?’
Because I got sick.’ Geet rolled her eyes while continued walking..
Varun is the son of the Captain of their City. She knows that he likes her because he always says that every time he sees her.
‘Geet, you should you text me so I can take care of you, I'll cook you a delicious meal!’
Geet looked at him. Varun was handsome, tall, fair, just a simple guy but he openly does what he want. He even knows to cook the meal which every girl want in their BF. But she doesn’t know why doesn't like him.
‘Thank you, I don't want to bother you.’
Geet gave him soft smile.
Varun hit her shoulder, what the hell! It's no problem; I'll be your hubby soon so that's fine. He chuckled while she winced at what he said. ‘Ahmm... Varun... I'm late. Can we talk again later?
‘Alright, but can we have a hug? Please! ‘just hug...’ he pleaded so much that geet winced internally and nodded.
He jumped and hugged her tightly; she was surprised when he even kissed her on the cheek. ‘Bye! Be careful!’ he said and let her go.
Geet just nodded and passed him. She glanced at her wrist watch again. Tsk, she’s late. She sped up her way to get on her vehicle; luckily she was able to get on board right away.
After a few minutes, she arrived at the opposite side of the hospital. Her heart was beating so hard because of the nervousness. She walked inside, when saw Mr. Malhotra talking to another nurse.
Geet approached him, ‘Good morning, Dr. Malhotra.’
He was surprised and turned to her. ‘Oh, Ms. Geet! I'm glad you're here. Are you okay now?’
‘Yes.’ Geet nodded her head.
‘Good, because your patient is looking for you. I think, he misses you.’
Her ears warmed with embarrassment but she hides it, keeping her blank face. ‘What are you talking about, Mr. Malhotra?’
He laughed at her reaction, ‘You will know once you see him. Didn't you miss him?’
W-What? Geet was taken back with his direct question.
He burst out laughing even more, making the others look at them. ‘Your ear is so red. You really miss him, huh?’
She just shook her head at his teasing.
‘Funny, Dr. Malhotra. Anyway, I'll go now...’
‘Sure... can't wait to know what will happen to you later.’
‘You're such a tease, Doctor. She shook her head.
He laughed, I know right?’
Geet didn't answer and just said goodbye again to leave. she took the elevator. She held the left part of her chest, the strength of the beating. It was so loud that her friends inside the elevator could hear it.
Why am nervous?
The elevator stopped at the top floor. She sighed and tried to get rid of the nervous feeling. Every time she takes a step, her heart beats together, it gets stronger and stronger.
She sighed again when reached the door, she slowly swiped the key card. After opening the door, she heard his cry and shouts.
Fcking liars!!! I'm gonna kill that wench!
His voice was full of anger. She entered and carefully closed the door. She was surprised at how well he did. He was tied up again, but what surprised her more was his face full of tears.
Mr. Maan...’ she felt sad, seeing him in tears.
He violently turned to her. With those glaring eyes, it's like he's killing her with his gaze.
‘YOU LIAR!’ He growled and tried to escape from the binding of his hand.
She is dead....
To be continue...
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