First time heart flutters

Chapter-20 Little steps

It was 12 at night.
Naina was switching positions frequently.
Aah...this sleep is so far from me!!
After trying some ridiculous positions, she gave up the idea of sleeping.
Thank god, tomorrow is Saturday.
Obviously there won't be any classes but rehearsals for upcoming science exhibition which could be managed with a 5 hour sleep.

Sameer was laying flat on bed. His leg had been positioned a little high from the flat bed surface with a sling used to hold it at same position.
Sleep was far away from his eyes. His eyes found the plain ceiling more interesting, much to his surprise.
He could see his mom sleeping uncomfortably, in a sitting position.
This hospital is worst. Can't they arrange something for the attender staying with the patient to have a comfortable sleep??
His Dad went home to take care of his sister.
God!!
I hate this.
His eyes checked the wall clock.
It was 12 midnight.
Shit!!
I am awake still like a ghost.

Preeti hiccuped as she wiped of the tears rolling down her puffy cheeks.
She looked at her broken mobile which was thrown by Anand against the wall, a few hours ago.
More than the broken phone, her broken heart pained a lot.
She could feel her courage crumbling down.
Her legs were going weak and she felt the desperate need for support from any warm person she had ever met in life.
The clock above her head, which was hanging from the wall had its both hands pointing at 12.

Rihaan felt disgusted.
Preeti is in a problem again and I am the reason.
My Papa lashed out his venomous words towards Anand Uncle forgetting their 6 year old friendship.
How can he say that?? How can he say that Preeti is trying to make me fall for her?? She is my friend. That's it.
How can he say that we both are trying to cover up our mistake and planning for a drama??
I could hear Preeti's sobs after Bela aunty's taunts.
Shit!!
All because of that Ayush.
How can he even do that??
I accept, we had past feuds but why the hell did he involve Preeti in his revenge plan??
Tomorrow we are called to school.
For sure Ayush will be present to spin stories.
Being the discipline monitor, her frowning friend Naina will also be present. That shall make Preeti feel even more devastated.
Aah...I shouldn't have signed the apology letter.
Wait?? Letter!!
Now only I could remember.
I didn't write any letter for Preeti but a letter was penned down in my handwriting to Preeti right??
Where did it come from??
Even things like Preeti slapping me etc. had been clearly mentioned.
How??
Come in Rihaan... socho...
Let me...wait...my phone..god..Papa broke it due to anger.
What to do??

Sameer decided to text Naina.
S: Hi Naina. Are you sleeping??
N:Hi Sameer. Not yet.
She replied immediately.
Naina typing...
N:How are you??
S:Okay. Better than before.
Sameer typing...
S: Worried about your friend??
N:Exactly.
S: Pundit said that u called him.
N: Haan. I did. To ask regarding Ayush.
S: Same here.
Naina typing...
N: It seems like Rihaan and Ayush had a ugly fight last year.
    Rihaan ended slapping Ayush in front of entire set of juniors and brought his mistakes to limelight, resulting in his termination.
S: Yeah. It seems like Ayush was showing partiality amidst the team members. He was so keen in having his friends in front than others in team.
Rihaan was a bit volatile when it came to games and this partiality ignited the fire between them.
N:Hmm. So this is for sure a revenge game but where did my friend come in between??
S:Same doubt.
N:You and Rihaan related to Ayush in some way. But Preeti??
S: Me related to Ayush??
N: Haan. Instead of Ayush they chose you. That's the reason why, while implementing the revenge plan, Ayush in order to secure the captaincy must have been forced to eliminate you.
It was only when they both fought, you were injured.
Remember??
S: I never thought of this angle.
N: I feel Ayush's foul play in your accident.
S: Hmm.
Sameer typing...
S: Why don't you ask your friend whether she had any issue with Ayush at any circumstances??
N: I tried calling her. First it came as line busy and second her phone went switched off.
S:Gr8.
N: Ok Sameer, take care of your health. Is Aunty fine??
S: Mom is absolutely fine. All she experiences is an uncomfortable sleep. Nothing else.
N: That's the fate of any attender.
S:I am feeling bad for my mom.
N: I could understand but you can't do anything right?? You are helpless. So just leave.
Sameer smiled faintly.
We chat as if we both know each other for years.
This closeness is so natural.
N: Ok Sameer, Have a good sleep. I hope you have a surgery scheduled tomorrow.
S: Yeah. Wait, how do you know??
N: I have my sources😉.
Sameer smiled seeing the wink emoji.
It will be cute see her wink in real.
Will I get the chance ever??
S: Sources?? You might have asked Munna.
N:No.
S:Pundit??
N:Not at all.
S:Then??
N: My cousin Pooja.
S:Pooja?? I had heard the name somewhere.
N: Dr Pooja Agarwal. Surgeon at Lifetime hospitals.
S:Dr Pooja?? The one whom I am consulting with is your cousin??
N:😊😄
S:So you are getting direct updates??
N:Exactly.
Naina chuckled.
N: I even know that Mr Palm tree is afraid of injections!!
S:Palm tree??
N: Sorry...I Nick named you as Palm tree and in flow I typed it.
😅
S:Oh, It's okay. I mean...it's cute Ms Rosagulla.
N: Rosagulla??
S: That's what I named you.
N: Why Rosagulla??
S:Because Rosagulla is my favourite...
And so are you.
He could feel Naina's cheeks turning crimson red.
Oh my god Sameer!! For sure you had been possessed by a flirty ghost.
Your first flirt man!! Note the date.
N:Oh...okay😅
S: Good night😃
N:Good night😊💙
A smile lingered in their faces. After a chat with Sameer, Naina could feel the peace of mind.
So did Sameer.
Slowly sleep engulfed them, as the lashes dropped down preventing the light from reflecting on their dark brown irises.