Life of Problems

chapter 73

Hey Ema, are you inside? Open the door, shouted Kathy from outside their room's door. Oi! Jiya came there in that time. There was a look of victory and relief in her face.What's wrong? she asked seeing a tensed Kathy before their room's door.You know, l just went outside for a short time. Ema said she would be here, so l didn't bother to take the key. But now she is not opening the door , said Kathy worried.Jiya approached the door and extracted the key from her bag. She opened the door swiftly and walked inside. Kathy followed her closely. But just after seeing the view inside, both of them gulped. Kathy's phone slipped out of her hand.Because I was lying on my bed still. A deep cut in my wrist. Drops of blood in the floor. Jiya recovered soon and crossed the space quickly. She took a towel and shouted urgently at Kathy, call Stella aunty. Quick!Kathy took in a shaky breath and ran stumbling across the corridor. Some other girls were peering from their room to see what's this disturbance about.Jiya pressed the towel on my cut and started checking for pulse. At this time Stella aunty entered the room running.Pulse rate is low , Jiya said to her. She quickly approached and lifted me up with the help of Jiya. Then they rushed for the school hospital.

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Joe and Jwel were discussing today's rock climbing event excitedly when suddenly Nick burst into their room. They looked up at him questioningly.

Ema...he said aghast.

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After some quick first aid, they sent me in a hospital outside as my condition was serious. My parents were informed immediately. Jiya and Kathy covered in blood, were waiting in the hospital corridor when my parents and the boys arrived. Jiya was the one who called Nick.

What happened to her? Why did she do it? said Mrs. Qureshi crying. Her face was pale and eyes helpless.Where is she now? asked Mr. Qureshi heavily.She is inside, said Kathy pointing at the door beside them. She was still in a state of shock.Jwel approached and placed a hand on Kathy's shoulder. She will be okay, he said slowly. She nodded wiping her face. Jiya sighed.But why? cried Nick.I don't know, said Kathy in a low voice. I didn't understand that she was going to do something like this even when l left the room.Maybe it's the entrance exam. She was under immense mental pressure, said Jiya slowly. She had a panic attack a week ago just like the one before result last year. She insisted on keeping it secret and I did so.But... just because of an exam, how can she even think of doing this? So stupid of her, said Joe distressed. She will survive, right?Jiya nodded. She is stable now, she said. Out of danger as doctors said.Mr. and Mrs. Qureshi came out at this time. Mrs. Qureshi was wiping her tears and Mr. Qureshi was holding her.I really have no idea. Why would she do something like this ,she said heavily. In two months, it's her entrance exam. What a trouble in this time.So that's what you're worried about mam? said Jiya suddenly making everyone aback.What do you mean? Mr. Qureshi asked sadly. Of course we're worried about our daughter.Of course, said Jiya sarcastically. Do you know how deep the cut was? Or how much bleeding was there? At least, what was the reason behind this attempt? No, you don't and didn't even bother to ask. She is alive, so why care about those, right? You're worried not about your daughter but about your stupid doctor tradition .See girl, said Mr. Qureshi a little coldly this time ,we want the best for our daughter. It's important to pressurize child for her good future. And we won't learn about parenting from you.Why will you? That can improve your child's life after all. I have always hoped that l had parents. But now I think, it's better this way. At least, no one is gonna talk about my result during my funeral, Jiya's eyes were filling with water with every words. Saying these Jiya suddenly rushed out of the hospital leaving everyone quiet. Joe followed her. Mr. and Mrs. Qureshi looked at each other.