From being arranged to love!!! #An Indian Love Story

34. Twists and Turns!!

We were on the car, going to the hospital. Me and mom. Cherry...was driving the car. I was still not used to call him Cherry, though he was stubborn that I should call him that.

Mom was sitting with him, and I was sitting in the back seat, along with his bag. He was going to work, and promised to come back day after tomorrow when papa would be released.

Rithika stayed behind at the house, with Aunty and Dadi.

We pulled back at the hospital, and went straight to the I.C.U. He was getting better with time. Hair uncle came towards us to tell us how papa was doing. Dadaji was in the rest room, having some sleep.

Soon they were about to leave, after making mom sit in the restroom, then men and I went towards the car. After getting uncle and Dadaji inside the car, her turned towards me.

He looked at me, smiling, and I smiled back thought my insides were begging him not to go. He opened his arms and I rushed into them, not caring if Dadaji and uncle saw.

I hugged him and he kissed my hair, holding me.

"I'll always be here, call me whenever you want to talk. Take care of your mom and sister, and take care of yourself." I whispered in my ear, reminding me.

I sighed and slowly pulled back, restricting my eyes to shed tears.

"Remember, I love you.." He said kissing my forehead, to which I kept quiet. I wanted to tell him that I love him too, but no words escaped my mouth.

Slowly, he turned and got into the car and drove away after looking at me through the mirror.

A lone tear escaped my eyes, and I stood there limb, watch him go... His eyes still on the mirror watching me, until he took a turn and got into road.

Once out if sight, I broke. I realized that I missed him too much already, and two days....

I walked back to papa and sat quietly. I missed papa too... I was happy in the morning, and now all fears came back to me and I once again began to build that wall around me.

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"The patient is conscious now, you can go meet him, but don't stress him." The nurse said, as she came out of the I.C.U. All our anxieties flew hearing the news, and we rushed to see him.

I let amma enter first, and stood out, giving them some time. Meanwhile I called Rithika and let her know the news. Soon after that I called him, but his phone was unreachable.

Must be in his work.

After a few minutes, I entered the room to see Amma lying on the bed, hugging papa, and the wall I had built crumbled in front of me, tears falling continuously.

As soon as they saw me, Amma got up from the bed, smiling through her tears. I smiled back at her and shifted my gaze to papa, who now had his arms opened to reach out to me.

I ran and fall onto his arms, crying, hugging him close, listening to his heartbeat, making sure he was alright.

"Papa... I missed you!" I said wiping my tears, and smiling through them.

"I missed you too my princess, and where is my lion king?" He said, mentioning Rithu. She used to call herself as Simba when she was small and since then we used to call her as our lion king.

"She's home, taking care of Dadiji. I've called her, Hari uncle will go and pick her soon." I said, and he smiled.

"Dhekho Meera, you are the one who always said that they are still children, but see they are matured well enough to take care of their mom and the house, in my absence. I'm relieved that even if I go soon, they will take care of you and the house." Dad said, and mom slapped as I watched by, it was light, but I could say it did hurt his cheeks, but I couldn't help smile at them. The way they still loves each other...