NAIRA
We never wish to wake up
from dreams,
It's the nightmares
That leaves us aghast,
And we desperately wish
We never slept in first place.
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" Hey! " I felt a hand caressing my forehead.
" Dhruv! What happened? " my voice was hoarse.
" You had an accident but you are fine now. Here, have some water. " He held a bottle inserted with a straw and urged me to take a few sips.
The clock Struck at 1. It's past midnight!
" How long have I been sleeping! "
" You have been unconscious for about 7 hours. " He said and helped me sit upright.
I realised I had a small white bandage on my left temple. My body felt numb and my head a bit heavy.
A female doctor entered with a smile, " Mrs. Oberoi it's good to see you awake. Let's quickly check your vitals." I gave the doctor a small smile.
" How's she? " Dhruv questioned.
" She is fine Mr. Dixit . Ma'am There's no major injury. There are a few bruises in your left arm and a cut in your forehead, not so deep. It will heal in a few days. I have prescribed painkillers, You might feel headaches and mild pain, but There's nothing to worry. You are weak still so Take good rest. " I nodded and thanked her before she left the room.
" Oh my god, Naira " Aditi rushed and engulfed me in a tight hug. " You were unconscious and speechless when we brought you in here, I went nuts for a minute. " I patted her back.
Rudy came in, " Thank God, you woke up. " He gave me a smile but it wasn't a real one.
" Tell me He's fine, Please. "
His face dropped. All three exchanged glances as He sat beside me.
" P- Please." I looked at him with pleading eyes.
Rudy squeezed my hand, " Relax Naira, he'll be fine. We brought him in here bleeding and unconscious. They said he has an airline fracture in his hand. A piece of glass had cut his shoulder and his forehead. They are treating him in the next ward, He's still in unconscious state. "
" I want to see him. " I mumbled.
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Standing Outside the room where he laid speechless and in deep sleep, his heart beating in a steady rate, I looked at him through the glass that separated us.
His forehead was covered entirely with a big white bandage so was his right shoulder. His left wrist and palm wrapped with a crepe bandage and the other hand had a tube attached to it.
I ripped off my gaze from him and sat on the metal chair. A lone tear slipped down my eyes.
" He did this to s-save me. " My voice cracked mid sentence.
" Naira don't beat yourself on this dear. " Dad warned.
I shook my head, " N-no no he is here because he .. he tried to protect me. It's on me. He is not waking up. I- I should have... He saved me mom! " I burst into tears as she took me into her embrace.
" Shush... Relax Naira. He will do anything for his family, you are his love! I would have been surprised only if he didn't do this. " I sniffed.
" The doctor said there's nothing to worry, he will wake up soon. Okay! " I nodded wiping my tears.
" He would not like to see his wife crying. " Arjun said.
Rudy kneeled before me. " You need to rest, Princess. "
I refused, " I'm fine. I am staying here. I'll wait for him. "
I will wait to look into those hazel eyes again.
KARTIK
I glanced towards my left to see her sleeping like a baby, with her lips slightly parted and her hands clutching the seat beat.
She looks so cute !
With our hands intertwined, I grazed the back of her hand with my thumb, wanting to feel her presence.
" Na...Naira "
My eyes captured a jet black Range Rover Sport in the rear view mirror before a crashing sound of glasses hit my ears.
I have to save her.
" Naira "
I held her in my arms, her body shuddered in fear. The collision threw us apart, I saw her head clashing against the car window.
" Call the Doctor! NOW! Kartik!"
A stinging pain hit straight up my brain, pounding against my skull. I couldn't feel my body. Plain numbness was all I could feel.
A million black dots blurred my vision. No, I can't slip away.
I need to stay awake.
I have to save her.
" Mr. Oberoi? Sir! "
I wanted to close my eyes, it was hurting. The dark pit was calling to comfort and I let it engulf me after I heard her say my name.
K-Kartik
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I woke up to the white walls of the hospital room. Beeping sounds played in the background as the darkness faded away.
" Mom! Dad! " I croaked weakly slowly regaining my consciousness.
" Oh darling! Thank god, You scared us all. " Mom placed a tender kiss on my temple.
" Good morning, buddy. " Dad smiled standing beside mom. The bed was raised to a comfortable position.
" I am Dr. Mark. How are you feeling Mr. Oberoi? " A young man in white coat questioned.
" Numb ! " I replied, leaning against the head of the bed.
" Hey! " On the other side of my bed stood Arjun, Aditi and Dhruv.
" For how long was I passed out? "
Arjun sighed, " For about a day and half. "
" Mr. Oberoi, fortunately you didn't have any internal bleeding and- "
" Where's she? " I abruptly interrupted the doctor.
There was no sight of her in the room. Why isn't she here?
" Where's my wife? " I demanded, raising my voice.
" Sir you have to calm down! You just woke up. " I glared at the nurse.
" Don't f****ing ask me to calm down! Get me MY WIFE now! " My voice boomed in the air.
The doctor spoke, " Mr. Oberoi please relax, you are weak. your wife is just fine. "
" I need to see her myself. "
My restless heart needs her.
Ignoring everyone's protests I pulled out the tube from my hand and took steps to the doorway.
That's when I heard a rush of footsteps, I noticed her rushing towards the room followed by my brother, dodging everything and everyone in her path.
She stopped a few feet away from me. I took in her disheaveled state. She was panting with her shoulders hung low, bags under her eyes clearly showed she was sleep deprived.
She covered her mouth and let out a cry as emotions came crashing down at her all at once. I beckoned her with open arms.
" Come here, baby. "
Not a blink of eye and she threw herself on me, her hands around my neck while I held her by waist.
I felt relief spread through my blood.
" why did you do that! Why did you do that. " she smacked my chest and sobbed in my arms.
" I could have lost you. Do you have any idea How scared I was. You - you weren't conscious. You wouldn't wake up, for - for an entire day Kartik. Heck, A whole day! I love you why do you want to leave me. I love you so much. " She hid her face in my bare chest.
"I love you baby. And no one's leaving Okay. I am right here. " She looked at me with teary eyes.
I smiled and planted a kiss on her forehead.
" Are you hurt ? " I scanned her body for injuries.
" Just a little sore, I am fine. " She assured.
Thank heavens
She again smacked my chest, " ouch, what was that for? "
" Why are you out of our bed! You are all injured and weak. " She glared at me.
" I am not weak, I am fine! " she made me lie down on the bed.
" You have to let them take care of you Kartik. " The doctor then checked my vitals.
" Everything looks good, you need to have plenty of rest for the next 2 days. I have prescribed medicines and your wounds must be dressed alternative days till it heals. We need to run a few tests just to be sure. You have stay here one more day for observation Mr. Oberoi. " He explained.
I nodded, " Thank you doctor. "
" Take care, good day. " With that he left us.
" You all should go home and take some rest. " I said to my family.
" Yeah, I'll stay back with him. " Rudy piped in. " Beautiful, you should rest for a while, you haven't got any sleep since the time you woke up. "
" Rudy why don't you find yourself a girl and spare me some time with my wife. " I heaved a loud sigh while others chuckled.
" Let's leave them alone while we go home and refresh. " Dad announced and they all left after asking us to take rest.
Once they vacated the room, I moved aside and making some space for her beside me in the bed.
" Come over. " She hesitated but I insisted.
" I am afraid I am going to hurt you. " She carefully laid beside me, her head rested on my chest while I wrapped my arms around her waist comfortably.
" That's impossible. Don't worry about me sugarplum, sleep now. " her eyes were begging to shut.
She titled her head and with her chin resting on my chest, she stared at me.
I smiled, " what "
Looking deep into my eyes, she said
" Don't close those eyes on me. Ever again. "
I kissed her hair, " Okay. "
" Okay. "
She closed her eyes and Instantly dozed off. I kept caressing her hair, watching her sleep at peace finally.
After about 30 minutes, a nurse entered with a bouquet of flowers.
" This was delivered in your name Sir."
Saying she placed it on the bed stand.
The note stuck between the bunch of flowers caught my eyes. I held the note which read,
" I am a very impatient man,
Mr. Oberoi
I guess now you will come down for a serious negotiation
Get well soon "
I crushed the card and clenched my fist in anger. Naira stirred in sleep as if she felt the rage in me.
I released my fingers and wrapped it around her as she snuggled more into me.
" I will make them pay for this, baby. "
*******
No dramatic memory loss or coma
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