chapter 13 I watched him leave, not able to move or to call him back. My whole body trembled and silent tears ran down my cheeks.
I felt totally numb and empty. There was nothing but emptiness inside me, an emptiness that was even worse than the darkness during the coma.
I have no idea how long I have been standing there, but after this time, I walked back outside and took a taxi home.
"You are back." said Rajev Uncle, when he saw me entering the restaurant.
"Yes, Im back. Im in the office if you search me, there is so much work to do." I just said.
In the office, I began to work like mad, I just didnt want to have time... time to think.
So, the next days passed by. I just worked, worked, worked. Rajev Uncle understood that I didnt want to talk about it and I was really thankfull for that.
One day, Poo stood in the door.
"Didi, we need to talk." she said serious.
"What can I do for you?" I asked still looking at the papers in front of me.
"Didi, you have to stop this." she called and hit her hand on the table. I jumped because of her sudden angryness and looked shocked at her.
"What are you talking about, Poo? Im just doing my job." I explained, but Poo shook her head.
"You know that its not true! You are hiding in you work. You dont go out, you even dont open the door when I ring the bell at home... you only work, work, work. Dr. Boman said that you have fully recovered, but you still have to be carefull." I saw that Poo was crying, she must be really concerned about me.
"Poo..." I whispered suprised.
"What, Didi?! I already almost lost you, I dont want to loose you again!" I got up and walked over to her.
"Im so sorry, Poo. I only thought about me and not about what you feel." I hugged her tight.
"I dont wanna loose you, Didi." she sobbed. The tears welled up in my eyes and I hugged her even tighter.
"Shh... Its ok. I will be more carefull. I promise you." I saw Rishi standing at the door. We shared a long look and nodded.
"Ok, how about that. I am done here and we spend the evening together." I said now cheerfull. Poo looked with big eyes at me and nodded.
"Thats a good idea. You can go home and rest a bit and we see you at 8 at our house, ok?" I smiled warm at Poo and nodded.
"Fine. See you later." With that I left.
A few hours later I stood in front of Poos and Rishis door.
"Hey, you are here!" called Poo and hugged me.
"Come in, come in!" We settled down in the livingroom.
"Wow, Poo. The house is so beautiful I really love it." I said honest, Poo beamed at me.
"Thank you... Ok, you two can talk and I finish cooking dinner." she got up.
"Can I help you, Poo?" But she only looked reproachfull at me and shook her head.
"No, you are my guest and nothing more." With that she left.
"Well, its only us then." said Rishi winking, I giggled.
"How are things going for you, Rishi?" I asked interested. He told me about his job and his life.
"Im really happy, but the main reason for my luck is Poo." I smiled warm at him.
"I think my little sister couldnt find a better man than you." I answered serious.
"And I couldnt find a better sister-in-law." I giggled and slapped him playfully.
"You are a liar."
"Yepp, but a really good one." he said winking at me, we burst into laughter.
"Ok, dinner is ready." said Poo coming back.
We enjoyed a delicious meal and had a great time.
"Um... Pratigya.... did..." stuttered Rishi later.
"No, I havent heard from Krishna." I answered, he shot me a suprised look.
"How do you feel?" asked Poo now.
"Im ok." I said short, hoping they would stop talking about Krishna because inside me it broke my heart to only think of him.
"Wow, thank you for the delicious meal, but its late and I should go home now." I smiled and wanted to get up.
"He told me about the airport." said Rishi now, I froze.
"You told him that you love him." I looked shocked at him, trying to read in his face, but it showed nothing.
"Didi?" asked Poo now confused.
"Is that true?" I nodded slowly, trying to controll my shaking body.
"Yes, Rishi is right. I was at the airport and told him about me feelings."
"Pratigya, he really loves you." said Rishi soft. I felt the tears welling up in my eyes, but I fought them back.
"No, Rishi. He doesnt. He said we are only friends and that we can still be friends when he is in America." I said staring at the table.
"But..." his eyes widened with wonder.
"Its ok. He sees me as his friend and nothing more. I can live with that...." Poo and Rishi didnt know what to say.
"I wish you a good night. Thank you for everything." With that I left.
Time passed bye and I didnt hear from Krishna. He never called or wrote an email.
"Good morning, Miss Pratigya." greeted Rajev Uncle when I came to work.
"Good morning, Rajev Uncle. How are you?" I asked smiling.
"Now that you are here, I feel great." Rajev Uncle has felt a bit ill in the last time but he tried not to show how he really felt.
"Did you go and see a doctor?" I asked concerned, but he only laughed.
"Doctor! I dont need a doctor. Im not ill." he tried to talk it off.
"Rajev Uncle. You really should go and see a doctor. You arent feeling well for almost 2 weeks now." I tried to convince him, but Rajev Uncle was just too stubborn, so I gave up on him.
I went into the office and began to work. Suddenly I heard a strange noise outside.
"Rajev Uncle? What has happened?" I asked opening the door, no answer. As it was morning, the restaurant was still closed. Only Rajev Uncle and me were here at this time of day.
I didnt know why, but I got a strange feeling.
"Rajev Uncle? Are you ok?" Still no answer. I began to search for him and then I saw him lying lifeless on the floor.
"Oh my god, Rajev Uncle!!!" I hurried over to him and kneeled down next to him.
"Rajev Uncle, can you hear me?" I asked and touched his face, but he didnt react.
"HELP! I need help!" I screamed as loud as I could. Then I ran over to the telephone and called the ambulance.
"Rajev Uncle. Its ok, everything will be ok. Im here, I wont leave you." I tried to more to calm me, than him.
"Oh god, please help him..." I whispered, then I heard the ambulance arrive
I sat in the waitingroom of the hospital, still not being able to get what had happened. The ambulance had rushed Rajev Uncle into hospital and took care of them, but they wouldnt tell me what he has. All they said was that I should wait and they cant tell anything at the moment, but that was about 3 hours ago and I was still waiting for the doctor.
I had tried to reach Poo and Rishi, but they werent at home, so I left a message. And so I sat here, waiting for any news, feeling terrified and scared.
"Miss pratigya?" I heard a voice call me, in front of me stood the doctor. He seemed to be pretty young to be a doc.
"Yes?! How is Rajev Uncle?!" I asked getting up and looking desperate at the doctor who stood in front of me.
"Im doctor khanna (Iqbal khan). Please come with me into my office, Miss Pratigya." I nodded and followed him. I settled down on a chair and looked anxious at him.
"Well, Miss pratigya... How do I tell this?" he scratched his left ear.
"Oh my god." I whispered, putting my hand on my mouth.
"What? Oh no, he is not dead." said the doctor fast. I sighed deep and felt the tears welling up in my eyes.
"So, what is with Rajev Uncle?"
"Mr. Rajeev had a heart attack. He was very lucky that you found him so fast and called the ambulance, otherwise... You safed his life, Miss Pratigya We had to operate him and hes still very weak, but the chances are good, that he makes it. Hes still unconscious and needs to wake up during the next 12 hours." The tears rolled down my cheeks and I couldnt stop shaking.
"Thank god, Im so happy." I whispered.
"Can I see him?" I added fast. The doctor shot me a concerned look, but nodded.
"I have to warn you, he wont wake up very fast." I nodded smiling.
"I know, but I wont let him alone now." He shot me a suprised look.
The room where Rajev Uncle lay was all white and almost empty. Rajev Uncle lay on a bed and it seemed like he was peacfully asleep. I felt the tears burn in my eyes again, but I fought them and walked over to him and took a seat.
"Hey Rajev Uncle. How are you? I told you you should go and see a doctor, didnt I? But you are just too stubborn." I joked a bit.
"Please, fight Rajev Uncle. You have to fight for your life. We need you. I know its hard to get back from where you are, but you can make it, believe me. Im here for you and I wont leave you." I took his hand and kissed it. So the hours passed by and nothing happened. I tried to reach Poo and Rishi over and over again, but they werent at home and didnt answer the mobile.
"Miss Pratigya, Im very sorry, but its time to go." said a nurse, coming into the room, I shook my head.
"No, I wont leave Rajev Uncle. Ill stay." I answered. The nurse shot me a suprised look and wanted to say something, but the doctor interrupted her.
"Its ok, Miss Pratigya can stay." he only said. The nurse nodded and left.
"Thank you dr. Khanna." I said honest.
"Its ok, Miss pratigya." he smiled at me.
"Did you reach your relatives?" he asked now, while he checked Rajev Uncle.
"No, my sister and her husband arent at home." I explained.
"And what about your husband?" I shot him a suprised look.
"Im not married."
"Oh, Im sorry... I..." I shook my head and smiled.
"How is Rajev Uncle?" Dr. Khanna sighed.
"Like before, not better, not worse. All we can do is wait... But you should eat something. You are here for hours and I dont want you to get ill, too." I I watched him suprised, but he seemed to be really honest.
"No, I dont want to leave Rajev Uncle."
He nodded and left.
About half an hour later, he came back with a bottle of water and a sandwich.
"If you dont want to go and eat something, then the food must come to you." I was too suprised to answer.
"What? I told you I cant take the risk of you getting ill because you dont want to eat." I smiled thankful.
"Thank you, dr. Khanna." He shot me a look I couldnt point.
"Youre welcome, Miss Pratigya."
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