The String of Hearts ( Completed )

56) Home

2 months later

Kerala

Vennelas Point of View

*****

I opened my eyes feeling my throat going dry. My entire body was aching. It took me few seconds to come back to sense. I tilted my head to the side and that's when I smile. My body was caged in between Jay's arms. He was sleeping peacefully next to me. I could feel his breath on my bare shoulder which made me shiver.

It was so cold so I pressed myself more closer to him. As if he felt my movement, he gripped my waist and pulled me closer. I smiled and touched my fingers to his cheeks.

"Jay"I called him softly.

"Hm"he hummed without opening his eyes.

My eyes went to the clock. It was only 5.45 in the morning and there was small light outside. I was no longer sleepy so I decided to make some tea. I slowly removed his arms from my waist and kept it on the pillow. Then I gathered sheets around me and tried to get up. I wince as soon as I moved my body.

God....I was so sore.

I looked at Jay who was now hugging the pillow closer. Then I leaned in and pecked his cheek. He smiled in sleep like a happy baby which made me chuckle.

I picked up my robe which was lying in the floor and wore it. Then i walked to the kitchen. After making myself a hot tea, I wrapped a scarf around me and walked inside the balcony, without disturbing Jay.

I smiled hearing the birds chirping. It was so chill outside which made me shiver. The cold morning air brushed against my face making me smile. I closed my eyes as I took few sips.

Then I think about everything.

It's been two months since everything happened. It's been two months since I got to know that I was okay.

I was okay.

It was harder to accept and believe than I thought so. But I knew that I was okay. More than me, Jay needed time to accept it. He cross checked the reports seven times to confirm if it was right. And it was.

That day we kissed so much and we cried hugging each other until I remember. Vibha and anand was over the moon when they got to know about it. When I visited anand at the hospital, they hugged me so tight that I chocked. That memory brings a smile on my face.

Jay and I spent the next month in the clinic itself. I wanted to stay back because there were lots of people who needed me. Ayana needed me. Even though her stage was extremely critical, we managed to bring her back to life. God had heard her mother's prayers. God had heard my prayers too. I stayed by her side throughout the operation. When we left, Jay had promised her that he would return back with lots of chocolates. Ayana and Jay's bond had grown over time even though they both refuse to accept it and call each other by the name 'devil'.

Naren uncle had called us back home and Jay told him that he would need time. He knew once we go back things may not be the same anymore. So he wanted to give us time to come to a decision. Anand agreed to Jay. More than all of us, he was concerned about vibha. She had lost her baby in that very house and he wanted to give her time to accept this.

Divya akka is entering into the last month of her pregnancy and we couldn't be more excited for her. Vibha is busy planning a surprise baby shower for her. Anand is also helping her. For the past two months they both were busy with their studies and exams. Anand is also recovering from the bullet wound in his shoulder.

"Thinking about me?"

I gasped feeling Jay's arms wrapping around my waist. He rested his chin on the curve of my neck as he hugged me closer. I smiled and leaned to his chest. He wore only his tracks with his upper body naked and I could feel his warmth.