Acceptance heals everything

Part 40. Alternative - I

As the morning arrived, Virat noticed Rohit was much more calm than he was yesterday night. He had got good sleep and he was following the routine properly.

He also took a note how Rohit didn't ask about others and the conversation which was going on, it clearly indicated that Rohit didn't want to talk more on that as of now. That means, he was right to stop others.

"Here, your breakfast and coffee", Virat said placing it on the table infront of Rohit.

Rohit first sipped the coffee giving him the warmth he needed, this was the most favourite thing of his in this whole routine. Virat's coffee, it just makes him happy for some or the other reason.

"Where is your breakfast?" asked Rohit as once again he didn't see him having his meal.

"I will have it later" said Virat, forwarding him a bite.

"Vi, your later never comes, I haven't seen you eating anything properly since we met" said Rohit in concern having a bite.

Virat thought how familiar he sounded, just like he always sounded in his head.

But this is real, right?

"Virat?" Rohit called him clicking his fingers seeing Virat just staring at him.

"You have it, we have to work on something after breakfast" Virat said forwarding him another bite.

"What work?" Rohit asked having the breakfast. But food caught in his throat.

Virat rushed to him, rubbing his back and helped him drink water.

"How many times I have to say and explain you that don't talk while eating! When will you learn? Even a 5 year old is more sensible than you. But you, what do I do with you Ro?" Said Virat concerned about Rohit as he was coughing.

Did he scold me? He called me Ro!

"Are you okay?", asked Virat sitting infront of him to which Rohit nodded.

Virat made him have his breakfast and he noticed how Rohit had a constant smile on his face, which felt nice.

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"Yes, when are you gonna reach here? I am waiting" Virat spoke on the phone.

"I haven't yet said anything to him, yes! I will give him the idea, I understand" Virat said and hanged up the call.

Virat rubbed his face, composed himself and then went in Rohit's room.

"What's up with you? You can say it directly" Rohit said as he saw Virat pacing a little, fidgeting his fingers which a new habit he had picked when he is thinking something.

"Okay, so you remember I talked to you about the alternatives and suggested that we give it a try" Virat asked, it was so quick but Rohit had understood.

Rohit nodded at that, nervous about where was this going.

Virat took a deep breath, thinking, you can do it Virat. It's for Rohit, come on! He kept repeating it in his head.

"So the first set of doctors are arriving in an hour" Virat said, not sure about Rohit's reaction.

Rohit was shocked by that information, he was not expecting that.

Specially when he had pushed Virat badly, why would he want to do something like this knowing that can happen.

"I am sorry Mr.Sharma, your spinal cord has been damaged due to which your whole lower body, specially your legs can't function" Rohit heard the doctor's voice.

"It's— is it permanent?" he heard Ritika asking hesitantly, he could hear the pain in her voice and how difficult it was for her to ask that.

"I am sorry mam, unfortunately it is" as soon as Rohit had heard this, he was unconscious due to the shock.

"Rohit, Ro" he felt someone shaking him, he got out of his thoughts and saw Virat looking worriedly at him.

Virat who was waiting for Rohit's response saw him completely zoned out which scared him. He kept his hand on his arm, not knowing if he would push him again.

"Rohit, you here with me?" Virat asked passing him glass of water.

Rohit nodded trying to calm himself.

"Ro, I know it's difficult, please just try. Don't worry about the final result. Just a quick opinion doesn't hurt" Virat explained softly.

Rohit rested his head on headboard to think about it.

Virat saw that and gave him a little space and went outside to make some arrangements required.

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Rohit opened his eyes after 30 mins to see Virat in the room near the window talking to someone.

"Yes, I have already sent the car to the airport. Thank you, see you soon" He heard a formal tone, he knew it was the doctor's team he was talking to.

Virat turned and saw Rohit up.

"You okay?" Virat asked to which Rohit nodded.

"So the process explained is like this and they want me to give you heads up about it. First they will have a thorough check up, then use of wheel chair how frequent it is and so on. They will also provide you human support to check how you can get help and walk with that. Okay?" Virat explained everything.

Rohit was looking at him, he sounded so robotic like when he is focused on one thing and just wanted to get it done.

"Ro you with me?" asked Virat holding his hand.

Rohit nodded, "don't worry I am gonna be with you at every step, be it anything", Virat assured him.

"They arrived, you ready?" Virat asked to which Rohit nodded.

"Don't leave my side" Rohit said in a low voice.

"Never" Virat said standing by his side.

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