The Pregnant Boss - Thread 2 added - Page 55

Science tells us that pain is in the brain. Pain is a protection mechanism through which the brain tells us to do something about the damaged area. To take care of it.

Chronic pain is among the most abundant of all medical afflictions . It differs from a short-term episode of pain not only in its duration, but also in triggering in its sufferers a psychic exhaustion best described by the question, "Why bother?"

Maan had lived with this chronic pain through a good part of his life. The pain usually starts like a prick in your skin and then it builds up to be like an axe trying to cut off your leg and numb your mind if ignored for a very long time. The doctor had said that few of the minuscule shrapnel pieces were embedded deep and taking them out was not possible. Another alternative was amputation for which Maan was mentally not prepared. So Maan had learn to handle this chronic pain and had accustomed himself to it. He treated it like a prick. But he also knew when the prick was on the verge of becoming bone cutting saw, so he kept painkillers with him. He had even prepared his colleagues for that. So Sameera always had an extra bottle of pill in her purse, just in case of emergency.

Maan felt the first prick when Sameera dragged him to the parking lot. Was it because that his leg hit something or slightly twisted in strange angle he did not even remember. The prick became a stab of knife when he lifted Anni .At that time Anni and Geet were much more important than his pain. The entire time he was with Anni he was miserable. Please God let his child live this time. Let Geet heal. He was still confused about his feelings for Geet. Perhaps the last betrayal was so deep that it was impossible to move on. But he certainly never wished Geet harm. The only current feeling he was sure about was a desire to devour her whenever he touched her. He certainly wanted to give them a chance for the sake of the child.

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The pain had started becoming absolute when he was giving blood to his sister. He badly wanted to be with Geet. He was praying that the child be alright. He had not prayed this much for his life when he was lying injured. But he wanted nothing happening to Geet or the baby. He also was worried about Anni.

In due course of time he started losing thread of his thought process. The pain started taking hold . He desperately wanted his medicines. He wanted to scream as loud as possible . He hoped this would take away the pain. Why now God. This was not the time. He had to care of Geet . Control Maan.. Thodi der aur bas... everything will be fine...

Nurse : Sir do u need help getting up..

No.. Yes please.. Can u guide me to the place where my parents are sitting..

Since he had given the task of guiding him to the nurse, his brain was free from one of the task and went back with dealing the bone cutting pain. Maan tried controlling his breathing. That brought temporary reprieve. He had to catch hold of anyone and get his painkillers. His brain processed his need for medicine as the single most important thing and tuned itself off of its surrounding.

Maan came back to his sense when he noticed Vicky was saying something about Geet. What was that, he did not get it entirely . He irritatingly asked Vicky what it was which flared him up . Maan noticed his mother and Sammy trying to stop him. He was saying something again. Focus brain focus... forget the pain .. Focus on Geet.

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Maan did not know how he survived his father's interrogation. It took immense will power to convince them that there was nothing wrong with him. The meeting drained him completely. He was on breaking point now. Beads of sweat had started forming on his skin. But he had things to do, he had to talk with Geet irrespective of his father's decision.

He then noticed his father coming out. You can go in and meet her in 5 min or when Anni comes out.

Thanks Dad.

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So bhabhi when did u figure the Khurana connection.

What..

I mean it takes people some time to figure out, that we belong to THE Khurana family. In my Medical college, they knew it only after my final year when bade Papa came as chief guest and sort of made it public... For Vicky .. Half of the office thinks he is a normal IIT-IIM intern.. And Maan bhai's army friends are still not aware...

Geet wanted to bitterly that it was today itself but was stopped with the arrival of Maan.

Dad said 5 min Anni..

I am not going.. U will have to physically haul me out... what are u doing..

Physically hauling you out of the room. Maan replied while moving her wheelchair out

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Maan was a step away from being delirious with pain. But Geet was more important. He gain tried convincing his brain to make pain the secondary priority. Geet had not looked at him yet. He then noticed her cheeks still red with her father's slap. Maan again tried to control his urge to kill her father. He gently went towards Geet and gently touched her cheeks.

Geet ... ek baar bhi dekhogi nahi meri taraf.

How could you... u cheat..

SLAP...

I hate u... I bared my soul to you yesterday .. But still u did not tell me about your family..

Listen to me Geet.. I deserve your slap but please once..

Listen to what.. I have already listened enough... I am a mistake right... Our baby... no my baby is a punishment to you right..

Don't call our baby that..

U said it yourself.. I am pregnant becoz ur ex was pregnant.. Where were you till now.. With ur ex..

I was giving blood to Anni..

Whatever.. I hate u so much now.. I have only agreed to this marriage because I don't want my child to be called illegitimate.. Go away please.. I will meet you on our mandap..

Maan was distressed now. He did not know how to convince Geet. With the situation here, his control had finally slipped. He had collapsed on the chair. He was panting very hard and covered with sweat. He wanted that medicine. Please God take this pain away.

Geet was still looking out of her window. She still felt his presence.

Why havent you left yet ...go...

Maan.. Maan ...kya hua ... why are u sweating...She rushed to Maan and started wiping his sweats. Maan was trying to tell her about the medicine but no sound came out of his mouth.

Ahh...

Kya Maan ... kya hua.. Please talk to me... are u in pain..

Maan just manage to nod his head.

Where Maan.. Tell me please...

Maan just managed to keep his hands on his paining leg.

Oh God...Geet then realised that Maan was delirious with pain. As far as she knew him, he would have tried controlling it himself for a long time. She suddenly felt very bad for slapping him.

Where is ur med Maan.. Shh.. Geet then took off his shoes..I am taking off ur trousers Maan.. I know u wear shorts... then I will help u lie on the bed..She then kissed him on his head. Please god give all his pain to me..

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Sameera... Sameera..

Why are u shouting Geet Bhabhi.. What happened..

Where is Sameera Vicki..

Di went for coffee.. She is here..

Yes geet mam..

Sameera where is his medicine.. He keeps one in your purse right.. Please tell me.. He is in so much pain now.. Call the doctor also..

Oh God... mam actually my purse is still in office. Adi got only my wallet. I don't even remember its full name.. Let me talk to aunty..

Geet again heard Maan's scream. This time sam,adi and Vicky rushed inside. Geet was also trying to control her tears..She hugged Maan .. Everything is going to be fine.. Don't think about the pain.. Think about our baby...

Geet folded Maan's leg at his kness so that she could gently stroke his paining leg too. She could feel Maan's sweat, saliva and tears on her skin and clothes. Was he about to pass out. Keep fighting Maan. Don't give up. I love you a lot.

Maan was holding Geet very tightly now. His mind was at peace even in this much pain just because of Geet and baby's presence. He felt the more he will touch the baby the more the pain will come down. Geet understood that Maan wanted something but was not able to say it. U want something Maan.. Maan just tried moving his hand on her tummy. Geet took his hand and put it inside her hospital shirt, she did not care if maan's family thought it indecent. Touch our baby Maan, I will do anything to reduce your pain.

Something then struck geet Suddenly.

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Flashback:

Mishty_s : toh aaj kya kiya tumhari hitler ne..

Maan_khurana : Can we not talk about her please.. Pata nahi kis baat se gaal phulaye hue hai mujhpar.. 1 mahine se lagatar raat 11 baje ghar jaata hu n 8 baje subah wapas aata hu.. Jo dawai ki bottle 3 mahine tak khatam nahi hui thi wo aaj khatam hone ke kagar pe hai

Mishty_s : dawai? Konsi.. Anti-depressants.. Hahaha

Maan_khurana: Nahi re .. Mere painkillers.. Kabhi kabhi it hurts so much that I have to take painkillers... I try my best.. Jitna sah saku.. But last step mei sweating.. Its like I am abt to pass out..

Mishty_s: Please take care..

Maan_Khurana: arey its OK.. I keep an extra bottle with Sammy.. And u know what .. I will tell u the name of my medicine.. Kya pata.. Kahi kisi roz tumse zarurat pade when I am about to pass out

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Sammy.. Where is my mobile...

Vicky gave her the mobile.

Login to our chat site.. In my chat history with maan he has mentioned the medicine name.

Sam clicked on the chat icon in Geet's mobile . It showed the display name as Geet Handa. But her chat history with Maan had nothing but 2-3 lines. Mam there is nothing here.

The Geet realized that ofcourse maan never chatted with Geet, it was with Mishty. She took a paper and pen and wrote down Mishty's credential and gave it to Sameera. As of now her only concern was Maan .

Sameera looked at the paper and then at Geet. Her eyes asking questions which Geet was not ready to answer. Fast Sameera..

Yes Mam..

Sameera searched her chat with partial medicine name which she remembered and rushed out to get it with Adi.

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When Nirmala Khurana had first seen her sons scar she had flinched.it still hurts her to see it. But here she noticed that Geet was trying to soothe Maan and lovingly stroking his sons scars as if each and every part of his son demanded reverence. She had heard the confrontation between Geet and maan from outside. She knew that Geet was still very much hurt and her love for Maan was much greater than her hatred.

Geet Mam, the doctor is here .. He will give an injection which is similar to our medicine. It will give faster relief.

Doctor : I am also giving some sedatives to the patient. I have to give the injection in his leg, Mam can u please step aside.

I am not leaving him..

Mam please try an understand.. U may feel a bit gross.

I will only let him go when he is asleep.. U can physically drag me out.. But let me tell u this that I am pregnant..

Geet was not ready to leave Maan at all. Finally maan slept after 15 min of getting injection. In the meantime each and every family member had gathered in the room and were watching Geet. She was only engrossed in Maan gently stroking his face and kissing his face in between. She was openly crying now but has still not left Maan. If Maan was stubborn, he had met his match.