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I'm so nervous... So guys, I left you on a cliffhanger. I now continue...
Part 8 -
2 years later
Beep.Beep. Drops of glucose were going through the pipes, piercing into her hand. A body, just about alive, lay there, motionless, letting out short, quiet breaths as proof of being alive. Suddenly, the patient starting shaking, taking long breaths and sweating. Her fingers started moving. A nurse burst into the ICU; "Doctor! Patient ko hosh aa raha hai! Come quick!"
Present...
(5 years later)
The sun's ray wakes me up. 1 minute later my alarm rings *tringgg tringg* showing 08:00. I let out a sigh and get out of bed. A cold shower relieves me of the sweat from the night, every night I have the same nightmare. I brush my teeth,wash my face and change into a blue and light pink kurti. I leave my hair down as always and go downstairs. "Prerna beta! Neeche aajao. Breakfast is ready..." says Kriti tai from the kitchen. "Mujhe pehle se hi dher ho gay hai. You know na, how the traffic is in Chandigarh? Main school ke canteen se kuch kaaloongi tai!" Without giving her a chance to say anything, I went out the door. " yeh ladki bhi na. She never eats, yet she never looks weak."
I reach the school and literally run out of my car. When I step into the hall, 16 girls are standing waiting for me. "Sorry girls." they all chorus "it's ok didi." I go to the front of the hall, "chalo, show me your steps" I hear a shaking of ghungrus and several feet hitting the floor. It was lovely to see 7 year olds dance so wonderfully. "Meethi, apne per ko seedha rakho. Asmita, tum bhi. Aur sab apne steps ko stronger banao. 4 hours passed by and it was lunch time. I go to the canteen and sit next to the other teachers: Naina, Daksha, Prithvi and Ajay. I just sit and eat, listening to their riveting conversation. After another 2 lessons, it was time to go home. I didn't.
A long drive after school was usually what I did. It calmed me to see the lush greenery, busy shops and people rushing around. I learned long ago to find peace in whatever I have. As I turn a corner and go onto the road near a dhaba. I see a crowd, so I walk over there. Two young men were fighting. I break them up and say "yeh kya ho raha hai? chodo usse" "Madam aap beech mein mat padye. He stole my wallet" "Maine sirf issiliye churaya kyunki yeh dikhara tha, aur mujh jaise ghareeb bina kaam ke kaise jeetha? Aap hi bataye." "Leave him," I say to the guy whos wallet got stolen, "aur tum, If you don't have a job, it doesn't mean that you choose the path of dishonesty. Mujhse vaada karo ki tum aisa kabhi bhi nahi karoge aur tumhaari nokhri meri zimmedari." The boy has tears in his eyes and says, "Aap bohut achi hai madam." I nod my head, trying to avoid the drama. After a round of apologies, I leave from there.
By the time I get home, it's 10 at night. Kriti tai comes and forcibly feeds me dinner with her hands, even after my complains that i'm not hungry. Then I go to my bedroom and lie down, trying to process my thoughts. As I drift off, my phone rings. "Of all times..." I say under my breath. "Hello," I say. "ACP Prerna Singh Teje?" My eyes widen in shock. "K..k..kon hai?" "Commisioner of Mumbai Police"
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