Chapter-37

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Zoya's POV:

Satisfaction; a feeling that accompanies one when a desire or a need is fulfilled. The feeling of being content. That's what I'm feeling right now. The state of being staisfied with whatever I have. After so many days, I'm feeling a bit peaceful and I don't know the reason but this feeling of being content is filling my heart and making me feel happy. But, why am I feeling a certain way? This must be a dream. Wait, it actually is. I am sleeping. Yeah, it's a dream. I should wake up.

Peeling my eyes open slowly to adjust to the sunlight that filled the room, I noticed how much I overslept. Ahh... Stretching is always so relaxing. I love doing it. My whole body is awake now! Now, I'm ready to start my morning routine. But, wait. . .Where am I? Did someone kidnap me? I moved my gaze around the room to notice someone and then it hit me. I am in London. I came here yesterday with Aditya. But, where is he?

"Aditya?" I whispered from the bed? As far as I remember I slept on the armchair watching Aditya and thinking about him. How did I reach here? Did I sleep walk? He must be in the washroom. I make my way to the washroom door to see a note stuck on  it.

"I'm going to the hospital

I didn't mean to disturb your sleep

so I left alone. You may rest today.

-Mr. Toothy Grin"

"Mr. Toothy Grin..." How much cute is he? And the smiley... His writing is a bit messy but better than mine considering he's a doctor. Mine looks like small insects. Now, that I'm alone what should I do? Should I get ready and go to the hospital? I think no, I should give him some time with his father alone. Some provate space should always be there and respected no matter how mucb close two people get. I will go to the hospital after some time. Till then... I looked around the room and the messy state of it looked at me with a smirk. I should clean this room first to wipe its smirk. But, first let's get fresh.

After getting fresh, I took out the cleaning stuff. I already new where it was as I saw Aditya yesterday taking it out. I'm smart, I know. I should start with the kitchen. As I got closer to the kitchen, it's haunted sight came to my view. Aditya was right, it is not suitable to cook anything. Wait, did he not have any breakfast today? Shit. Considering how much he takes care of himself, I'm sure he must have not eaten anything till now. I should clean all this fast and then reach the hospital. How much of a careless person is he?! Who misses their breakfast? Idiot.

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'Room 546'

This was the room, right? Yesterday when we came, it was this only. Yeah, this is the right one. Should I knock? What if he's sleeping? His sleep will be disturbed. But, I can't just barge in...What if it's the wrong room? I should knock. Once. No reply. Twice. No reply. Last chance, if someone doesn't come this time then I will just barge in. The last time. Still, no reply. Time for some action, Zoya.

I tightened my grip around the door knob and twisted it clockwise. Thankfully, it wasn't locked. As I entered the room, I saw Mr. Hooda lying on the bed still not conscious. He looks a bit pale. Are his drips working fine? I move my gaze around the room to spot Aditya. There he is. Sitting on the small couch, leaning forward towards the window. His back is facing me. He is so much engrossed in thinking something that he didn't even acknowledged that someone entered the room. What if it was someone else? He wouldn't even know!

I move closer to him to have a close look at his expression and to make him aware of my presence in this room. As the distance between us started decreasing, I saw his eyes focussed on the sight before him. There was a small nest on the tree. It looks like the bird's eggs just hatched. It was indeed a beautiful sight. The mother bird was feeding the nestlings. Each one so small and weak. They were around three, I guess. Everyone was replicating their mother except one. That one was a bit different. A unique child. But, they look so lovely together.

"Aren't they lovely?" Aditya's voice brought me out of my trance. Funny, how I wanted to make him aware of my presence and now he's the one to break the silence.

"Of course they are..." I said as I look at him. His face is glowing from the sunlight entering the room.

"Any progress?" I asked refering to his father. He shook his head slowly, looking down. He is sad.

"He'll be fine, soon Aditya... Believe me..." I try to assure him but I know my assurance will do nothing to improve his mood.

"I brought food..." I said as I kept the food packet on the glass table in front of the couch.

"I'm not feeling hungry..." He says not looking at the food.

"I know you are not...but your body needs it...and I'm sure that you haven't eaten anything since the morning..."

"Vo-a.."

"No vo-a-a-a You have to eat something otherwise you'll get sick...and I don't want you to get energy in your system through drips..." He let out a small chuckle at my lame joke. Anyways, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

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We were sitting beside each other on the couch. Though it being small, we were comfortable on it. Both watching the small bird family outside. This looks more interesting than any show or movie. Life in its full form. How beautiful the world is. How beautifully God has created it. It is just so much alluring at each step. Things like this always make my heart warm up.

"What a beautiful family it is," Aditya begins. I look at him knowing he hasn't finished.

"Unlike mine..."

"Every family is different Aditya... every family is unique in its own way... compare the time when you went with your parents to movies and amusement parks...to them... aren't they resembling each otger in some way?"

"But, I will never get to experience that now..." His voice cracks at the end. He is going through so much right now.

"You will never know what God has planned for you...but I know He has planned so much for you, for your happiness...I know you will get that joy again... I know.... Everything will fall into place after some time. Everything will make sense. Everything is going to be fine. You are going to be fine..." I cup his cheeks and make him look at me.

"We are going to be fine..." I say looking into his eyes.

"His hand moved!" He jumped out of my hold and moved hastily towards his father's bed.

What did he say? His hand moved? Is he-?

I rush towards him but maintain some distance. He doesn't know me. He will be confused on seeing me which is not a good thing.

"His hand moved." Aditya said turning back to look at me. He held his hand and sat on the metal stool. He rubbed his thumb on the backside of his hand, eyes fixated on his face.

"Pa..." He whispers so lightly that I felt it was a voice in my head. I see his father's eyebrows scrunching, eyes feathering, head moving slowly from one side to another. His hand moved in Aditya's hold and then I saw him opening his eyes. He was finally conscious. But, I'm afraid how will he act on seeing Aditya. I'm scared for Aditya. I know his father hates him, I just don't want Aditya to feel any low than he already is feeling. I can't even knock sense in his father's mind if he does some stupidity because first, his health is not fine and second, he doesn't even know me now. It will be too much for him to handle if I outburst at him now. I would never want bad of anyone.

But, what I see in front of me is a total different scenario. He is looking at Aditya with love? Really? Has cardiac arrest cured his brain? I'm loving this scene so much. A father-son duo staring at each other with love and unshed tears.

"Pa, you are finally awake..." Aditya whispers as he plants a kiss on his hand. And, then it happens. His expression started to change. He closed his eyes, swallowed his own saliva and then opened his eyes. They were dangerous. His face was radiating danger. But, there was still a speck of love and emotion in them. What is happening?

"What did you just say?" His voice sounded weak but it had the underlying hint of anger in it.

"Didn't I told you to not call me Pa?! And, why are you here!? I said that I don't want to see your face ever! Still, you are here. Leave me alone for God's sake! GO-" He started coughing suddenly because of shouting. Aditya passed his a glass of water. He took it and drank some of it to calm down his cough.

"Go before I do something else." He threatens in a low voice. Aditya turns around now, facing me. He holds my hand and drags me out of the room along with him.

What the hell did I just witnessed? Is his dad bipolar or there's something else which he is hiding?

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The update is finally here. I think my desire to write just vanished as soon as May ended. In general, life happened. 😑 Hope, you liked this update. Will, try to update the next one as soon as I can. But, you know that I'm great at procrastinating 🙃. But, I WILL TRY MY BEST.🤠

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