Skin & Blister

18

"Hey, We'll be back soon." Ayaan said. I'd hugged him for almost 2 minutes. I did not want him or anyone to go there.

We were all in the hospital, outside the room 204. It was Tuesday and they were planning to leave soon.

I hmm'd and moved to Neil and clutched him too.

Neil, Ayaan, Anwar and Shrey left soon. I was worried. It was 7:23 p.m. according to my watch. Maa and Papa will soon be leaving the house.

I went inside Zain's room and sat on the small chair, beside his bed.

"Are you getting bored? " I asked to Zain. He did not move or say anything. What else can be expected from a man in coma. I was missing Zain too much.

"I miss you Zain, please wake up soon. Okay I'll sing to you." I said.

I practiced the breath relaxation by taking a few normal breaths.

"He said, one day you'll leave this world behind
So, live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These nights are the nights that never die..."

I sang The Night by Chlara. My eyes were teary when I finished off.

After singing I heard an applause from the door-side. I turned back and saw Talia Mom and Aunt Maria standing there. Talia Mom was still clapping.

I wiped my watery eyes and went to them. I greeted Aunt Maria for the first time since the past three years.

I was talking to Aunt Maria when my phone rang. Ayaan had called. I was sure that they were already at the house by that time. It was 7:50.

"Hello Ayaan?" I spoke.

"Ira the door is locked." Ayaan spoke.

"Don't worry. See that there is a flower pot at the right side of the door."

"Yes. I can see."

"Put your hand inside the soil and you will find the key." I said.

"Okay," said Ayaan, "hey, it's not soil, it's probably sludge and it is too yucky."

"Unlock the door and get inside. By the way, is Shrey gone?"

"Yes, Just 2 minutes ago. He literally gave us a fist bump. Even Dad too."

"Fine." I chuckled.

Kind of Filler chapter  !!