Chapter 3

*****Khushi's thoughts

Chapter 2: Realization

As Lavanya and I were about to walk in, I didn't realize how absorbed I was within my own thoughts until I bumped into another person. I was about to say sorry until I heard, watch where the hell you're going, jeez! And I knew then that not everyone is nice like in Lucknow, but just because I am going through the worst possible crisis ever does not mean I can be talked like that especially in that tone. I then shouted back why don't you mister!, and stared at the person—wait a man, a very handsome man—who  bumped into me. While he stared into my eyes, I felt as if I was being pulled into his chocolate orbs and it was very hard to look away. Come on Khushi, we have to get going. It's almost time for your appointment, Lavanya mentioned which I then realized I had no choice but to look away and walk forward. I walked away first without looking back at the man. Lavanya and Khushi were sitting in the waiting room just sitting patiently to be called by the doctor and Lavanya glanced at Khushi noticing how she kept on biting her nails and then oddly pulled out a jalebi right out of her purse, which meant she was extremely nervous. Therefore, Lavanya had an idea to distract Khushi; eh Khushi wasn't the man you bumped into so sexy?! Khushi seemed to not even hear Lavanya speak as she was already forming thoughts about the handsome man she ran into. Those dark chocolate orbs…I don't know why I was being pulled into them…it was like magic. Oh shit. Stop Khushi, don't think about him. It is pointless on thinking about him anymore just focus your thoughts on what's at hand. Eh Lavanya what did you say? Sorry I was lost in my own thoughts. Lavanya was about to repeat herself, but then the nurse called out Khushi Kumari Gupta, the doctor would like to see you now.

I knocked on the doctor's door with Lavanya right beside me and I heard a come in, so when I walked in I saw the doctor standing by his chair and desk smiling right at me. He extended his hand and said his name, Amir Singh Raizada, nice to meet you. I've heard so much about you from Dr. Malani and once I read over your file, I knew that I just had to meet you. I also extended my hand and said I am Khushi, nice to meet you too and this is Lavanya who will be with us during this whole appointment. Dr. Raizada then proceeded to shake Lavanya's hand and then we all sat down.

Dr. Raizada please just give it to me all at once, just the honest truth. What is exactly going on? Amir really had to give this young lady in front of him credit for being so straightforward with him. He could definitely tell that this girl is no ordinary girl, usually the girls he meets that are around her age with the condition she has are hysterical, but this girl is very strong and did not expect this reaction at all. Lavanya also looked at Khushi and was stunned to hear Khushi utter those words, but then again ever since she has known Khushi; Lavanya has always seen Khushi stay strong not only for herself but everyone around her as well. Damn, where did this confidence come from AND where was this twenty minutes ago…but then again I cannot break down…not now or ever…gotta stay strong! Amir coughed a few times to gain the attention of Khushi who seemed to have been lost in her own thoughts. Well Khushi, I'm not going to lie and say it will be alright, with your condition it will be a long process. And at the end of the day, there may be a point where there are no options left and you'll just have to accept that… Khushi then cut off him With all due respect Dr. Raizada but I don't think you understood what I was trying to say. I have already been told that the condition I have is rare and there is only a slight chance that I will live. The likelihood of living is less than five percent and I have accepted that. All I need to know is how can I help find a cure or at least a temporary way to fight this disease with the time I have left? Amir was speechless and just kept on staring at Khushi who had not even shed a single tear. Now what?! Why are you both staring at me like I have something on my face or something? Hahaha… After seeing Khushi chuckle both Lavanya and Amir busted out laughing, they just couldn't believe that after everything Khushi said, she still had the ability to laugh. As you probably know already your condition has become a lot worse over the past few years, especially because you refused to take the medicine that Dr. Seghal gave you until last year when you switched over to Dr. Malani who had provided you with a different type of medicine. By the reports that I had read over in your file, it seems as if no one in your family knows about your condition? Khushi sighed Yes no one knows and I want to keep it that way, there is no point involving my family since this only concerns me. It is better if I don't involve anyone, I already feel bad about involving Lavanya…Khushi then turned to Lavanya and saw tears streaming down her face if only I hadn't met her…Khushi turned to look at Dr. Raizada again as he started saying okay Khushi, even though Dr. Malani had done some tests already I still want to do some tests of my own before I decide which process we should take to help you at least to know how bad your condition actually is. So if it is alright with you, please come by next Monday and we will start doing some tests.

I don't mind at all…then Khushi murmured rather to herself…there really hasn't been any test that I haven't gone through yet. Khushi and Lavanya stood up to leave and Khushi shook hands with Dr. Raizada again and thanked him. They were both walking to the door and Khushi took out a handkerchief from her purse to give to Lavanya, here you may need this, your make-up seems to be running…you little baby! Haha….Khushi smirked at Lavanya. Argh. Shut up Khushi. Lavanya then smiled and laughed with Khushi as they exited Amir's office.

Once they exited, Amir looked back at Khushi's file and called a certain doctor. Come on Arjun, you should have warned me? When you gave me Khushi's file initially I didn't want to take it, but once I looked at it I was curious. For a girl to have THIS rare disease, I thought I would have my office flooded with tears and I bought boxes of tissues just in case too. She didn't even shed a tear the whole entire time; she really must be a tough nut. On the line was Dr. Arjun Malani who was chuckling at his friend and found out the very reason why his friend was suddenly calling. I had told you from the very beginning that Khushi is really extraordinary; she was the same for me as well. I was surprised at first, but after talking to her I knew she would be able to handle it. Before Arjun kept on talking, Amir cut him off so what's the deal with her parents?

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