Chapter 5
Ragini was feeling very low. She began sobbing in her room. She spoke to her reflection in the mirror.
R - one friend i had in Nachiket. I lost him forever. I am blessed that he loves me but i don't think a relationship is meant for me. Especially with this broken leg. Nachiket is destined to be something big. I don't think i can provide the type of support he will need. He deserves someone better. I don't think i should go to the Boston. He needs to find someone and have a good life. I need to maintain my distance.
But i am so used to his company. His friendship is something i will miss. I will complete my studies in India and make him proud. But what do i do with this empty feeling inside me. Its choking me.
Ragini cried her heart out. Just then sunny tai returned. Ragini washed her face and came out.
R - Nachiket gaya?
S - haan. Thank you kaha hain nashte ke liye.
Ragini smiled a bit.
R - aapse baat karni thi
S - bolo
R - woh main wapis womens hostel shift hone wali hoon
S - kyun?
R - accha nahi lagta aise yaha rehna.
S - tumhe do hafte aur rehna padega
R - woh kyun?
S - woh...
Sunny began thinking of excuses to buy Nachiket time.
S - saab ne mujhe tab tak ki pagar di hain. Main bohot honest hain. Tab tak apka khayal rakhna padega
R - accha. Phir thik hain
A week passed by. Ragini was very uneasy. She was missing Nachiket a lot. Sunny tai kept reminding her of him.
S - kya hua. Aapka muh kyun utra hua hain
R - woh
S - hai deva. Aapko toh tej bukhar hain
Ragini was bed ridden for two days with fever. She could see Nachiket every where. Now sunny tai got worried.
N - hello sunny tai. Kuch hua
S - thoda zyaada ho gaya. Ragini tai ko bohot tej bukhar hain. Doctor ne kaha hain aaj hospital mein admit karne ko
Nachiket cut the call. He cursed himself. He knew Ragini was very delicate. He called the doctor to check on Ragini.
It was a day since Ragini was in hospital. She was unconscious. The fever would not subside.
N - ragini
Ragini opened her eyes to see Nachiket. She closed her eyes and tears began rolling. Another illusion she thought.
N - Ragini
He wiped her tears.
R - its you
N - yes
R - i thought you forgot me
N - i thought you needed space
R - from the only person in my life?
N - i am sorry
R - i am sorry i don't love you. I don't know what to do. I can deal with the lonliness. I have done it all my growing years. But i can't deal with the fact that i hurt you so much that we will never be friends
Nachiket looked away. He was crying now.
N - you don't have to be sorry for anything
R - i want to be there to cheer you. Be there when you marry. See your kids grow. see you become a big doctor. Be able to wish you luck before a major surgery. Bake you all your birthday and anniversary cakes. Well atleast some since you will be away.
N - you want to be part of my life but you dont want me?
Ragini frowned
N - cheer me as my life partner. Marry me. Be the mother of my kids. We both can become big doctors. Wish each other luck before surgeries. Bake each other cakes.
Nachiket bent down and looked into her eyes.
N - you love me. You just don't realise it.
His breathe was on her lips. He pecked her lips lightly and held her face. His eyes oozed love and passion.
N - take your time darling to say you love me. But i will not stop showering you with my love. You are coming with me to Boston. We have just each other and we need each other. I have got the visa papers. Sign them so i can start the process today.
Ragini signed the papers. Nachiket would not leave her side. Evening he took her home. He asked sunny tai to cook and leave. After dinner he went for a shower. He came back in his pyajamas to raginis room. He got into bed.
N - good night gorgeous
He pecked her lips and slept on his side. Ragini was shocked. She was too tired and just slept. In the night when the fever was back he took care of her and stayed awake till she slept.