"Vennela wake up. It's 7 am." Amar woke her up.
"You have the worst timing ever" said Vennela, groggily.
"Did I interrupt some beautiful dream?" asked Amar.
"Yes. I was dreaming about going on a long drive. The bike was so beautiful. I was about about to put a garland around its neck and marry it." Vennela blushed.
"Thank God, I woke you up on time." Amar chuckled. "Brush your teeth and get ready. Now that you are stronger, we are about to start the treatment for your left leg."
Vennela's smile vanished on hearing it. She looked scared. Amar wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "Nothing to worry about. It won't be painful. You will be fine."
"What if my body doesn't respond to the treatment?" Vennela clutched his shirt tightly. He became habituated to this in their four months of marriage. She clutched his shirt whenever she was frightened or anxious.
"Be positive. Throw all the negative thoughts out of your mind. This treatment is very effective. But, it is not the only treatment available. If it doesn't work we will try something else. Never lose hope." Amar always stayed strong for the sake of his family.
She nodded. "Did I ever tell you what the most attractive thing about you is?"
"No. What is it?" He was curious.
"I won't tell you. Now go away and let me brush my teeth." She laughed when he faked hurt.
The servants helped her get ready. Amar took her to the pooja room. "We are about to start something new. Pray to the almighty to let it succeed." They prayed for about ten minutes. Despite being a bad singer, Amar sang a hymn. Vennela joined him. He stopped singing and looked at her, mesmerized. Her melodious voice was always soothing to hear.
They reached the clinic by 10.30 am. The specialist doctor examined her reports. "You are very lucky. It's not a permanent damage. You just need 5 months. And then you will be able to walk with the help of crutches. It is only a matter of 6-7 months before you start walking normally." He assured Vennela.
"Thank you doctor." Vennela smiled.
"Now let's start the treatment." He stood up. "Please wait outside." He requested Vennela's family.
"Doctor, please let my husband stay" said Vennela. She didn't like the idea of going inside with a complete stranger.
"Don't get scared. You are in safe hands." The doctor smiled.
"Please. Only this time. He will stay silent. You won't even know he is here." Vennela was adamant.
"Doctor. She won't be able to co-operate with you if she is scared. Please let Amar stay with her." Bharat told the doctor. He nodded.
He took Vennela inside and removed the bandage on her left leg. Amar observed that it was bruised. He felt a sharp pang of guilt as he remembered it happened because of him.
The doctor took an instrument and gently tapped her leg to see if she felt any pain. After making similar tests, he started the procedure. Amar and Vennela held hands. The doctor observed that Amar looked more frightened than Vennela.
After about an hour, the procedure ended. Amar hugged her when the doctor left the room. Vennela patted his back. He looked vulnerable at that moment. Vennela felt the sudden urge to cradle his head in her arms. "Amar, everything will be fine." She gently rubbed his back.
They went to meet the doctor again. "She is responding to the treatment. But she needs to be stronger. I will send you to a nutritionist who will prescribe the diet to be followed till the end of treatment. And Mr. Amar, I will show a few exercises which should not be missed." He gave a demo of the exercises along with a file of written instructions.
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