Damsel in Distress -an Indian Story

The Message

One week later

Nithya's pov

It's been one week since Swathi met with the accident. Her condition got improved after that surgery. But she have fractures in her shoulders and legs.

I haven't gone to college since there is no one to take care of her. I spent the entire week there and barely go home.

Many of our classmates, teachers and friends visited her during this week. Till yesterday,  I was very worried about Rithika.

Her phone was unreachable for the last one week . One of classmates told that she hadn't come to college. But yesterday evening she came to the hospital.

One day ago

Author's pov

Rithika rushed to the hospital when she heard about Swathi's accident from a classmate.
" Which is the room of Swathi Verma?" She enquired in the hospital reception.
" 303" .

She rushed to see her friend .
" Rithika, where were you?, What happened to your phone? Do you know, how many times I called you?"
Nithya welcomed her with a series of questions while Swathi was asleep.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry". She tried to console Nithya who is furious on her friend' s absence when she needed her the most.

" Actually, I have gone for a vacation with my family since my brother returned from Mumbai. Unfortunately, I left my phone in my home. That's why I didn't answer your calls". She said gulping lump formed in her throat.

She was feeling very guilty and ashamed for leaving Nithya alone in  such a situation. Nithya and Swathi are her only friends in the city. They become besties within a short period of time . A lone tear escaped from her eyes while looking Swathi. Suddenly she felt a tap on her shoulder.

" It's ok. Iam sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you"  Nithya said hugging her friend from behind.
" You know what I was so scared , I felt my whole world collapsed when I saw her drenched in blood" .Nithya sobbed and Rithika hugged her tightly.

"Don't cry, Iam here. We will bring back our Swathi" . Rithika consoled her friend who is sobbing on her shoulder.

" Arey, stop this melodrama, otherwise I will kick out both of you from this room" . Swathi said rubbing her eyes.

" You awake? How do you feel now?"
Nithya asked.

" Don't worry my dear idiots, I won't die with out living my love story" She said and the trio burst out into laughter. Nithya smiled for the first time after the accident.

The evening was filled with laughter, and teasings.
Any hell will turn to heaven if you have your besties with you.

Present day
Nithya's pov

" Nithya, please look at yourself,.You look horrible with dark circles. Please go home. Get some beauty sleep"

Swathi is arguing with me for the last one hour when refused to go home.
" No, I can't . How can I leave you alone? What if you require something in night" I replied while cutting apples for Swathi.

" Madam, Iam not a five year old kid who need baby sitting. Iam a matured girl" She snapped.

" Reading mature stories in Wattpad doesn't define your maturity" I  said hiding my smile.

" What? !! You checked my Wattpad . How dare you? " Swathi snapped and at the same time tried to hide her embrassement.

" Cool madam , I just see a notification that's it .I never knew my friend has grown up"  I said and pinched her nose.

" You are so mean. I just read love stories, not mature stories. " Swathi said with confidence.

" Ok, ok I believed. Happy?" I tried to cheer up her.

" Not happy. You go home and take rest. Otherwise I won't talk to you" She said.
I opened my mouth to argue but cut off by her.
" Don't you dare to argue. Rithika will be here at any moment and she will stay with me. Ok?" She said and there is no point to argue. So I decided to go home.

I came out of the hospital and starts walking.Suddenly I heard a horn from behind. It was none other than
Dr.Avinash Sinha. I have been avoiding him for the last one week since I heard his conversation.My doubts are increasing day by day.

My instinct said something is not right with him. I was so engrossed in my thoughts when I heard him calling my name.

"Hey, Nithya, Are you dreaming?" He asked with a smirk.
I just shook my head.

" Come I will drop you home." He offered with a smile.

" No doctor. Iam fine. Thank you." I politely rejected .

" Hey don't be so formal. It's very difficult to get bus  at this time" He said with concern filled voice.

Should I take his offer?.No! I can't trust him. What if he have some evil intentions. Various thoughts flashed through my mind. I forced my brain to find a non offending excuse.
Yes, I find one.

" Sorry doctor, Actually my brother will be here in any minute . I will go with him . Thanks for your concern." I said and he looked a bit upset.

"Ok ,cool . Good night" He said and drove away.

Oh my God How many lies I have to told? First I told the security that I have a husband now a brother. Wow Nithya wow. Swathi' s Wattpad starts influencing me.

I haven't told Swathi about the incidents after her accident. I don't want to stress her. She will not sit and watch. She will do something. I can't stress her in this condition. But I couldn't hide it longer. She will definitely find out.She is my soul sister.
So it's better that I told her before she finds out.

Next day

I reached hospital by 7' o clock and found Rithika helping Swathi to use washroom.
"Why do you came so early?. You should sleep" Swathi snapped while sitting in her bed.

" How could I sleep when my idiotic friend is in hospital?" I retorted.

" Stop it guys, Swathi is right. You should have sleep more." Rithika said and Swathi poked her tongue .

" By the way, how is your vacation, Rithu you haven't said anything about it" Swathi asked.

" What vacation! All ruined because of my stupid brother. "

" What happened?" We both asked simultaneously.

" You know, he works like a maniac in Mumbai. Last week he said he wants to give us a surprise and took us to a Resort. But on the next day he left us saying he has some important work.And we spent the rest of the week there . It's absolutely tedious with out him." Rithika sighed.

" Don't worry, we will go for a trip after my discharge . " Swathi said to cheer up her.
Our conversation was interrupted by a knock in the door.
" Come in" Rithika said.

" What's up? "  Dr. Avinash Sinha entered with his signature smile.
" Nothing just girls talk". Rithika replied. 
" I will be back" I said and came out of the room. I don't want to interact with him. My behavior was noticed by Swathi.
That means it's time to told her everything.
Suddenly my phone beeped. It was a message from Preeti. " Come home, immediately" . I read the message and was astonished.

What happened in home?. Preeti won't send such a message with out a reason. Something is definitely wrong. I don't know what is awaiting me in home.

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