Chap 15- JunJun
"Dr.JunJun" Aryan read the name outside the clinic where Imlie had bought him. He will take help, he has hope with Imlie on his side. Their relationship was weird, they are not in love yet, but there is chemistry feelings they dont know how to describe. Its just the beginning of their very eccentric relationship.
Imlie giggled , "I can hear Junjun" laughing at her own joke while Aryan looked at her amusingly.
"Lets go" Aryan said. They went in and waited to be called in inside. They were called in after half hour, an elderly man with eyes of wisdom was scribbling something on his notepad.
He looked up "Sit down" he smiled kindly.
"Tell me how can i be of help? I have seen you in news Mr. Rathore. Young and successful man like you, what could be a problem? " he asked
Imlie looked over Aryan who nodded and started to explain everything from beginning. Dr JunJun noted everything on his small notepad and kept silent for moment after they were done explaining their problem.
"Dissociative identity disorder we like to call it but yes split personality in layman terms. Its hard to diagnose these kind of disorders however from what you are saying it is the case here. Usually there is past trauma attached sometimes there is no cause. But here his brother death seems to trigger it. Its not the cause though, and he just never got diagnosed. He must be having this since childhood but the other alter personality was dormany until his brother suicidr triggered it." He paused again and "This might be hard but i would want you to see what or when does exactly get triggered. That would step one to see how we can manage the trigger point , and I must tell you there is no cure for this but some meds can help with other symptoms. Like of he anxiety or .depression. Once we do find the trigger point or even if we dont we can start on psychotherapy. But first lets figure out his trigger point. Thats where i will need your help. Tape when his alter comes in. I would like to see his alter, wish we can see here but i doubt the way the alter is violent and agressive. I also want you not to ever back down and fight the alter. Keep reiterating the reality to him. Any questions?" He asked
Imlie and Aryan sighed together , "Dr Junjun you explained everything so well but my alter is ready to harm Imlie in every way. I cant see that anymore. How can i stop that"
"Dont give in Mr. Rathore , you are in there but this disorder can make you lose time and what you have done. Lets just start with this first. Imlie you have big task ahead of you. Trigger point and tape it. " he smiled and handed over small prescription .
"This has anxiety pills and muscle relaxant basically it can also put him to sleep. " Imlie nodded and took the paper putting it in purse.
They left the clinic, both silent and tensed.
"You can still leave me Imlie" Aryan said as he drove.
"Stop the car!" Imlie said excitedly as she looked at the panipuri wala.
Aryan stopped and she got out towards the stall.
"Pani puri khao" she said smiling
"I said something Imlie" he said seriously
"I know and ignored it. Because am not going anywhere. Am your wife now unless you dont want me" she said raising her eyebrow.
Aryan shook his head , "Its not like that-"
She didnt let him finish "Pani puri bhaiya do plate"
"Kabhi khaya hai ?"
"Nope. Never" as she put the paper bowl in his hand.
"Khao and enjoy rich spoiled brat!" She scoffed
He teared as soon he ate the first one , "Damn! What is this thing!! Its burning my throat!!"
"Not like when i ate all those chillies!" Imlie joked but Aryan became sad and guilty.
"Are sorry was joking . Bhaiya kam tikha karna inka" she said. Aryan rolled his eyes but he ate rest of the puris , enjoying them.
"So many food i missed in my life i see." He chuckled
"So we will try chaat once a week? That should be a our deal what say!?" She suggested
"Sure. The least i can do!!" He said as he paid the vendor.
As Imlie was about to sit in car, Aryan grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him, staring at her as he brushed her bangs away from her eyes.
"Thank you." He kissed her forehead and smiled.
"Shut up. Chalo!! " She scolded and they left for home.
