Chapter - 5

Just hang in there its almost done I say as I wrap the bandage around another patients head. When I came in opd I thought a few people will need my assistance but it was a full blown chaos in here everyone rushing in and out. The beds were filled up by people wounded badly.

Clearly there were two groups of people here because even after beating the shit out of each other, they were giving each other grossed out looks and seemed ready to fight any moment. Elena was right situation is really volatile.

I came here to only to help with the orthopedic cases but the staff is so tensed, I started helping other people too.

"There you go now keep resting you will be under observation for 24 hours, then you can leave"

I tell the patient.

"Elena tell the nurse to keep a watch on him and report urgently if there are any signs of convulsions or if he vomits."

"Noted" Elena replies.

"Do one more thing bring more bandages I will look a few more patients."

"Kuhu your job in opd was over couple of hours ago still you decided to stay here and help out. Now I think it's enough. You even missed your lunch."

"Ellu my darling I get paid only to work and I like my work that's why I am here besides there are still many patients left unattended. I can atleast bandage their wounds it is not a big deal."

"About food don't worry I fully plan to makeup. I have decide we both will on girls night out and will eat in any restaurant you like. Don't worry treat will be mine." I wink at her while moving towards other patients. She has been bringing me so many delicious dishes, it's only fair I give her a treat too

"What you will go out with me." Elena asks a look of shock on her face.

"Ofcourse why do you not want to go?" I ask her.

"NN No no no it's just that noone has ever really asked me to come with them."

"Then we definitely need to change that and even if you decline I will take you forcefully as denying free food is a sin

and I can't let my friend do that." I tell her while pinching her cheeks.

"Really I am so exicted." By now she is beaming with glow.

"But first we have to finish the work here so get back to work."

I remind her.

"Sei un angelo"

( you are an angel )

I heard her mumble but decided not to ask what she means as there were still patients left whom I need to tend to.

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"Kuhu you have really reduced burden on my shoulders. Your extra help was really appreciated. Grazie (Thank you)."

I heard stefano say as he took a breath of relief.

He is male version of Elena who goes out of his way to make me feel comfortable.

On my first day he and his wife Laura even brought dinner for me at my apartment which is a floor above their apartment.

"Its my work ofcourse I'll do it and I am glad too that I took the job and came here."

Initially I was reluctant on leaving everything but I desperately wanted to move away for my sanity and after meeting all these sweet people my decision is turning out better than I expected it to.

I thought I'll be alone all the time because of the language barrier but food really helped me talk to them and not spend all my time in solitude, which I really enjoy though but having a few friends in a new country is really helpful.

"I can't believe that the whole orthopedic department is on you and Laura."

"Don't even ask how stressful it is with laura being on maternity leave it makes it all much more difficult thank god they called you in."

"I am happy to share your burden and how is Laura's pregnancy going?"

"Great she does get grumpy at times but all good."

"Well you are the one to blame for the grumpiness. Don't you think?"

"I swear to god she says the same thing. You women definitely do some black magic that's why it's so difficult for us men to understand you people and so easy for one women to understand other."

He says flabbergasted.

"That's absolutely right my man why do you think lesbians are so successful, the sole reason is men being dumb and believe me there is no balck magic it's just basic things."

I say and we both laugh.

"So what time are you leaving?"

Stefano asks

"Just 2 more hours then my shift is over. I am going out on a girls night with elena."

"Really to which club?"

"No not a club just some restaurant to indulge ourselves in great food."

"Well how boring."

He remarks

"Believe me I will choose a good meal over a club where people just can't keep their hands to themselves any day."

"Ok then have a blast at your night out and be safe. I also think I should go now. It's time for my meeting."

He stands up and starts picking his things up.

"Which meeting?"

I inquire

"Don't know much but all the department heads are called in. Some special person is coming maybe. All in all it seems pretty big so I need to leave but you take care."

Arrivederci (good bye)."

He says while making his way out.

Arrivederci Stefano.

.............

I heard my phone ringing and picked it up without seeing as I was busy replying to my mails.

"Bitch I am going to to kill you."

I heard my best friend Vera's voice.

She is yelling as if it is her last day on this planet.

"What happened Vera?"

I ask her knowing there must be something I have done wrong for her to be yelling like a damn gorilla.

"Oh now you got the audacity to ask what happened after doing all that to me."

She all but screams in the phone.

"Vera I am sorry for whatever I have done but please tell me what I did."

I apologise to her hoping this will clam her down.

"Kuhu you have really changed after moving away you are not the same girl anymore whom I love."

She started crying. I swear to god she is the most melodramatic person I have ever met.

"Okay okay I am so so sorry but please tell me what happened."

"What date is it?"

She asks and that's when it clicked.

"Shit I am such a bitch I am so so so sorry."

I immediately start apologising as I realised my fault.

"I don't know how, I remembered it.

I am so sorry, I forgot about your marriage."

"Atlast you remember, only reason I allowed you to go to Italy was that we still remain in touch but I guess distance really changes people."

"Belive me Vera I remember everything it's just new city, new people, new language. I am just trying to adjust and then that incidence keep back coming at me. I am still trying to get on with life but I just keep messing it more." I say genuinely feeling guilty.

"You are not messing anything I was just pulling your leg, you don't need to be sorry about anything and honestly I knew you would forget it. After that incident you have really been tough on yourself as it is, I just want you to be happy wherever you are." she says sensing my distress and honestly my chest fills up with so many emotions after hearing her. I want to hug her and cry like a baby.

"You know you are the best person in this whole fucking world. I love you to the moon and back."

"I love you too. I am still a bit angry but it can be sorted if you sing a song for me in your beautiful voice."

I giggle hearing her wish

"As you wish my majesty."

I start singing for her one of our favourite song

Tu Jo Rutha

If you are upset

Toh kaun hasega

Then Who will laugh?

Tu Jo Chhuta

If you leave

Toh kaun Rahega

Then who will stay?

Tu chhup hai toh

If you are silent

Ye darr lagta hai

I am afraid that

Apna mujhko ab kaun kahega

Who would call me their own

Tu hi wajah

You are the reason

Tere bina

Without you

Bewaja, Bekaar hu mai

I am unwanted and useless

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Aaja ladey phir khilono ke liye

Let's fight again for toys

Tu jeete, mai haar jaau

You shall win, and I will lose

Aaja karey phir wahi shararatein

Let's do the same mischief activities

Tu bhaage, mai maar khau

You run away, and I get beaten

Meethi si woh gaali teri

That sweet curse of yours

Sun'ne ko taiyyar hu mai

Is what I am ready to hear

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Tera Yaar Hooo

Your friend

Sajna de rang rangaiya ve

It's time to celebrate

Shagna diya Shehnaiya ve

Sounds of Clarinet are heard

(Clarinet is a musical instrument played mostly at Indian Weddings)

Dhol vajange Yaar nachange

Drums will be beaten, friends will dance

Lakh lakh diyo badhaiya ve

And it's time to congratulate

Khusiya'ch Nachda Mai Phiraa

In happiness, I keep dancing

Hanjua to Bachda Mai Phiraa Aaa

I keep escaping from tears

Ohh Jaate nahi kahi rishte purane

Old relations won't fade away

Kisi naye ke aa jaane se

When someone new arrives

Jaata hu mai toh mujhe tu jaane de

If I am going, let me go

Kyu pareshan hai, Mere jaane se

Why are you worried, when I am leaving

Toota hai toh, Juda hai kyu

If broken, why are you still attached

Meri taraf tu, muda hai kyu

Why did you turn towards me

Haq nahi hai tu kahe ke

You don't have the right to say

Yaar hum ab na rahey

We are not friends anymore

Ek teri, yaari ka hi

It is only your friendship

Saatho janam, haqdaar hu mai

On which, I am entitled to seven lives

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

I am your friend

"This song always bring tears to my eyes. Why is it so fucking good." She says while sniffling

"That's because it is for you." I reply my eyes moist too

"Now why are you calling me right after your wedding, don't you have to go to your honeymoon to do the one thing you like the most."

I wiggle my eyebrows suggestively.

"Sex."

She laughs hearing me.

"What are you waiting for? Go."

I try to end the call knowing if we keep talking I will end up crying badly.

"Yeah we are just about to leave for airport. Adam is getting ready and I wanted to talk to you before leaving. I miss you."

"We have talked enough now go and do call me after your honeymoon. Hope you enjoy a lot and I miss you more you jackass."

"You don't even need to tell me that I will definitely tell you all about it."

"I will wait for your call." I say and with heavy heart I end the call. I miss her

Deciding to end this sombre mood I get up that's when I notice someone standing by the door.