SidNi FF||The Dark Side of Light|| Pt.3-Pg.12 01/23 - Page 2

"Siddharth bhai?" I heard her whisper as I stayed hidden behind the door. "Where are you?" she whispered again as I saw he shadow appear in front of the door. I couldn't help but snicker a little. I stepped back as I saw her shadow approach the door even closer. The knob jiggled a little and was turned. When the door creaked open I quickly hid behind the open door to make sure she couldn't see me. "Bhaiya seriously? You know how much I hate this game why are we playing" she said as she walked around the office. I knew her to well to know that hide n' seek was indeed her favorite game, but she lost every time we played. "I give up" she said as she planted herself in the chair facing away from the door.

I quietly sneaked out of hiding and walked towards her. She was twiddling her thumbs when I was close enough to see in front of her. I leaned into her ear and whispered "boo." She jumped from her chair and turned around towards me. I couldn't help but burst into laughter after seeing her shocked expression. Bulging eyes, opened mouth, beads of sweat rolling down her forward, it truly was funny until she walked up to me. She stood in front of me with her feet planted firmly into the floor and her hands at her hips. Her shocked expression was replaced with anger.

"I'm sorry Sweety!" I said hold my ears as I smiled at her. "It was just a game you know it" I said again as I continued to hold my ear. "Please forgive me?" I said letting go of my ear and holding her by her shoulders.

"Bhaiya you're so mean you do this to me every time" she wined as she hugged me. I brought her close to my chest. I kissed the top of her smooth and shiny head.

"I know I'm sorry next time I won't scare you" I said bringing her as close as possible.

"You say that every time" she giggled as I felt her body jiggle in my hold. I released her from my hold and couldn't help but smile at her. She truly was an actual and I don't know what I would do without her. I loved her.

"I know. Well it's time to head back to the hospital. Are you ready?" I asked as I gathered my briefcase and coat from the chair.

"Yup whenever you are" she responded as she grabbed her sun cap and sweater. Sweety is only 10 years old. She was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 6 and has since then been going through weekly chemotherapy sessions in order to kill the remaining cancers cells in her body. I met her 3 years ago when I had my own issues to sort through. She was sitting on a bench and at first it looked like she was trying to pull the hair out from her Barbie doll, but when I got closer she was in tears and caressing the doll's hair. I was shocked to see her crying. I slowly walked over to her and sat next to her. She wiped her tears away and looked up at me. Although she attempted to smile back at me she failed and began sobbing. I wiped away her tears and asked her what her name is. She told me her name was Sweety and in return I told her my name. She informed me that she was sick and that she was going to lose her hair like the rest of the patients. I looked around I knew she was referring to the cancer patients. She was upset that she was going to lose her hair and not look like her princess Barbie anymore. I chuckled at her thought and asked her if I could see her doll. She smiled and gave me the doll. "You know Sweety, beauty is never what is on the outside, but what is on the inside" I told her as I pointed at heart. Her eyes grew bigger as she began to understand what I was saying. I took her doll's hair and took out the hair of the doll. She gasped at first but then continue to show me her beautiful smile. "Despite this doll having hair or no hair, she still looks beautiful just like you will. Don't worry about what others will say because you yourself should know that you are the most beautiful princess ever" I told her as I handed her back the doll. From that day on I visited Sweety in the hospital every day to make sure she was good. I learned that her parents passed away when she was little and the only person she has left is her older sister Roshni who is currently studying abroad to be a pediatrician. Although Sweety was doing much better now she still had to go through chemotherapy every so often.

"Alright Sweety! We are here" I said as I unbuckled my seatbelt in order to get out of the car. She stretched her arms out and yawned. Looking over to me she smiled and got out of the car as well. He held has hand out for as soon as he walked to the other side of the car and she gave him her hand. Today was the say. The last day of Sweety's chemotherapy and she was completely frightened at the thought of being in there alone. I decide it would best be that I go with her and give her the moral support that she needed because her sister is still abroad. "You ready princess?" I asked as we walked pass the sliding doors of the hospital.

"As ready as I can be" she said softly looking towards the ground as we continued to walk. I stopped in my tracks and turned to face her. I got on my knees and lifted her chin so our eyes could meet.

"Sweety, I am going to be here every step of the way" I said planting a kiss on her forehead. She smiled and wiped away the first trace of tears.

"Let's go bhaiya. I have some cancer to kick in the butt" she said laughing. I stood up and we walked over to the reception area.

"Good morning Sweety. Good morning Mr. Khurana" the receptionist said as I signed Sweety in.

"Good morning Ms. Patel" we both said at the same time. "Genius, double genius, you owe me a soda" we both said again and this time busted into laughter. Ms. Patel looked at us and smiled.

"Alright guys this way" Ms. Patel said as she stepped out from behind the counter. We followed her down the left corridor until we reached the cancer ward. We stepped through the doors and we were flooded with laughter from children of all ages. Some were running around playing chase, others were at a table playing a board game and some were laughing at Tom and Jerry on the TV. It was a sight to see. We walked pass the bunks and stepped into the chemotherapy prep room. "Here you go Sweety, go ahead and change into these and Mr. Khurana go ahead and wear these over you clothes" Ms. Patel said as she handed over a set of clothing to each. They both parted ways and after getting ready came back to prep room.

"Ready princess?" Siddharth asked as he walked out of the changing room.

"Yup!" Sweety said with a smile as she came to his side and gave a him hug.

"Go ahead and wait in the room, the doctor should be with you shortly" Ms. Patel said as she opened the door for us. She smiled at Sweety and closed the door behind her leaving me and Sweety to wait in our silence.

"You sure you are okay?" I asked as I broke the silence between me and Sweety.

"To be honest bhai. I am actually scared. I know this is my last chemotherapy, but what happens if it truly isn't?" Sweety said as she situated herself on the bed.

"I understand but keep your faith in god. He will help you." I said as I took the seat next her and held her hand. "And I am here. I will always be here" I said just as the doctor knocked on the door and walked in.

"Hello Sweety!" He said as he closed the door behind him.

"Hello Dr. Sharma" Sweety responded squeezing my hand tightly as the door set the syringe on the table along with her file.

"How are feeling today?" Dr. Sharma asked as he washed his hands and put on gloves.

"Feeling fine, just ready to get this over with" she responded loosening her grip on my hand. The doctor chuckled as he turned around and sat on the chair next to us.

"Alright Sweety, just close your eyes and everything will be over as soon as possible" the doctor said preparing the syringe. I looked over at Sweety and kissed her eyes closed.

"I am right here" I said as I squeezed her hand tight.

*2 hours later*

"Alright thank you so much" I said shaking his hand. This has to be the worst chemo session yet. Sweety was still knocked out on the bed as I came to sit next to her. "You did it princess" I whispered as I planted a swift kiss onto her forehead. "I am extremely proud of you."

*Teri gallivant, gallivant Teri gallivant, mojo baa*

I immediately picked up Sweety's phone before it could disturb her from her sleep.

"Hello?" I said as I walked over to the archway between her room and the corridor.

"Who is this?" said a girl on the other line. That voice sounded so familiar. Like if I have heard it before.

"Um this is Siddharth Khurana and you are?" I asked waiting to hear that voice again to confirm if it sounded like who I thought it sounded like.

"Um this is Roshni, what are you doing with my sister's phone?" she asked. I swear to god it sounded exactly like her even though it wasn't. Oh god this voice left me so long and it has finally returned. I knew it wouldn't ever leave me.

"Oh sorry Roshni, I am Sweety's friend. She just had her last chemotherapy session and is now resting in the hospital" I responded still shocked that their voices could be so similar despite her being dead.

"Oh okay. I just wanted to let my sister know that I will be arriving in London tomorrow" she said.

"Okay I'll be sure to let her know once she wakes up" I responded.

"Actually let's keep it a surprise. Which hospital is she at?" she asked as I turned to see Sweety moaning in agony.

"Okay" I honestly did know what else to say. Her voice.

"Well goodbye then?" Roshni said

"Goodbye" I replied and hung up immediately.

I turned to see Sweety slowly opening up her eyes. "Who was that?" she whispered.

"It was a wrong number. Don't worry about it." I said smiling down on her. "Go back to sleep, you need your rest."

"Okay bhaiya" she responded and closed her eyes. I got up and walked over to the window and looked outside.

How can she sound exactly like her? I saw her die with my very own eyes. This cannot be possible.

"Siddharth please don't do this! I love you!"

"I'm sorry! I don't have a choice."

"But please Sid, you love me just as much as I love you!"

"I'm sorry, but I cannot forgive you for what you did. I tried so hard to make sure that nothing got in the way of me you, but you never listened to me. You defied me at every corner, everything I did was to protect you, but now I have no other choice."

"Sid, please"

"I'm sorry, Priya"

"Bhaiya"

"Bhaiya"

"Uhh" I woke up with a jerk. I turned to see Sweety standing next to me. I looked outside the window to see that night time as already fallen amongst us. "Sorry Sweety, what happened? Are you okay?" I asked leaning away from the window and taking Sweety back to her bed.

"I'm okay, are you? You were sweating and you kept saying sorry. You also said the name Priya" she said lying back down on the bed.

"I'm sorry to have woken you up" I said tucking her back in bed. "Do you want something to eat?" I asked sitting on the chair beside her bed.

"No I just ate. Who's Priya?" Sweety asked turning over to look at me.

"Someone I thought I had forgotten" I said looking out the window once again.

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