Finding True Love

He did it again!

Risha POV

Spending time with the love of your life is the most wonderful thing. Abhi cherishes me a lot. He is gonna be the best husband. I was waiting for him in the café and thinking about him when Nila Aunt called to tell me she wouldn't be in the town for a few days. I told her and Sky this morning about Abhi. Both of them are happy for us.

Abhi was taking so long. I wonder he was okay or not. I went in front of the washroom debating whether to go in or not. After thinking a lot I opened the door and froze on the spot. I couldn't believe my eyes. It's happening again. It's felt the same as one year ago. I couldn't breathe. I tried to swallow the lump in my throat. I couldn't stand there so I stormed out of the spot.

"What happened? Where is he?" Will asked me when I came to the car.

"He is busy kissing someone else," I replied bitterly, closing my eyes.

"It can't be. He loves you," he tried to defend Abhi.

"Princess," I heard Abhi's desperate voice from behind. He turned me to him and put both of his hands on my shoulder. "Princess, please I can explain. I wasn't kissing her. Trust me. She smashed her lips on mine and I couldn't react at first. I was trying to push her away by holding her waist. I didn't cheat you. I can't. Believe me, princess," he told me in one breath, tears were rolling down his face. "Please, talk to me, princess," he pleaded when I didn't respond. I hugged him tightly.

"I know you didn't kiss her purposely. I trust you. But it still hurts, Abhi. It still reminds me of that night when you make out with the other girl and lied. It hurts... so much," I broke into tears hugging him. He also wrapped his hand around me in a firm grip. I pulled back and wiped his tears which were still flowing. "I know you better than anyone. I saw you tried to push her," I told him. 'You were struggling with something. I just want to know what was bothering you.'

"I am sorry. I am so sorry, princess. I hurt you again. I broke my promise in less than 24 hours. I am sorry," Abhi put his head on my neck, sniffing and saying sorry again and again. Suddenly he pulled back, cupped my face with both of his hands, and caressed it over and over. He kissed my forehead and rest his forehead on mine. He was acting oddly. He pulled back after some time.

"You will be happy without me," I snapped open my eyes hearing him. "Forget me, princess. You will be happy. Take care. Good-Bye," he said and kissed my forehead one last time. Tears streamed down my face. "Let's go, Will," saying that, he hopped into the car. His car drive away and I was staring at it until it disappeared from my sight.

I was standing there dumbfounded, not understanding what was happening. Did he just dump me again! One moment everything was perfect between us and the next moment he said I will be better off without him? Who did he think he is! Who gave him the right to decide what I want. Am I a toy to him? He can play whenever he wants?

My legs led me to my apartment. I slumped myself outside the door. I didn't have the energy to open the door. I let myself burst into tears. Hours later my tears stop flowing, seems it's dried out. But the ache in my heart didn't subside instead it increased with every passing second. He pushed me away again. And I let him? No, not this time. I won't let him break my heart again, I won't let him punish himself again. I decided to call him but he didn't pick up. Then I called Will. He picked it up after it rang twice.

"Sis," his voice sounded like he was crying. Is everything alright? Did something happen to Abhi? No, why am I thinking inauspicious things! 'He is fine. My Abhi is alright,' I was chanting all over again and again.

"Why are you crying?" I whispered which sounded barely audible. Please tell me Abhi is safe. I didn't know why but I had a feeling he might not be well. "Where is Abhi?"

"Sir... he is in... hospital," my phone fell from my hand hearing him and I ran towards the hospital.

I reached there within 20 minutes. I saw Will was talking to Dr. Oak. I ran to them.

"Where is Abhi?" I asked Will, panting heavily.

"They are preparing for surgery," he replied. Surgery. He was alright, when he was with me, right? Why surgery?

"Dr. Oak, can we talk for a moment?" I asked Dr. Oak.

"Yeah, sure. Come with me," Dr. Oak led me to his office.

"Tell me about Mr. Knight's condition," Dr. Oak seemed hesitant first. "You can tell me. I am his wife," I assured him.

"As you know he had a concussion before. He didn't get enough rest which he needed to, instead, he discharged himself from the hospital the day after he woke up from the coma. All these lead to brain hemorrhage. He came for a checkup two days ago, when he told me about his severe headache and dizziness. I suggested him for MRI. We were about to perform MRI yesterday but he couldn't come. Today in his MRI report we found there was extensive and rapid bleeding in his brain. I advised him for an instant surgery but he refused he said he had something important to do," he sighed. "I just don't understand what is more important than his own life." I am more important than his own life. He was doing all these for me. Stupid human!

"Perform the surgery as soon as possible," I told him, wiping my tears. I have to stay strong for Abhi.

"But there is a problem. We can't perform the surgery without a neurosurgeon. Our hospital's neurosurgeon went outside the city for another surgery he won't be able to back before morning. But Mr. Knight's condition is critical. If we don't perform the surgery within 5 hours, we won't be able to save him," I felt numb hearing him. I felt my throat closed off. My heart contracted to make it difficult to breathe. No, I can't lose him too. I am not strong enough to bear that same pain again.

"What do you want me to do? You want me to give up on him without even trying," I yelled at Dr. Oak. "I can't...I can't give up... I can't lose him," I mumbled in between sobbing, running my fingers through my hair.

"But we can't do the surgery without a neurosurgeon. And you know that too," I cry harder at his word. What's the use of being a doctor when I can't even save my loved ones!

"I will do the surgery," I heard someone say behind us. Dr. Oak turned to see him, me as well, though I know the owner of the voice very well.