PYAAR DOSTI HAI<3||SWARNALI

Part 16

SWANI POV: When we finally reached Kolkata and made our way to the hospital, my anxiety returned.

I saw mom and my brother Atharva standing in the lobby of the hospital.

Mummy- Swani..

She hugged me and started crying.

Swani- Mummy, sab theek hoga...

We broke the hug, and I tried to sympathize with her.

Mummy- Sorry, Nischay beta, tumhe takleef hui...

Nischay- Are Aunty, aisa kuch nahi hai...

Atharva- Aap aaye, bohot badi baat hai..

Suddenly, the doctor came.

Doctor- Aap logo mei se koi O+ blood arrange kar sakta hai?

Swani- Ham logo mei to kisi ka blood group O+ nahi hai!

Nischay- mera blood group O+ hai. Mai donate karta hu!!

Swani- par..

Nischay- chup kar..baad mei baat karenge!

He went with the nurse to donate the blood,I followed him too.

He lay down and donated his blood, I was sure as he is the only person who would not leave me in any situation.

I could feel Nischay was right there with me, providing unwavering support. He stayed with me throughout, offering a comforting presence during such a difficult time.

After donating his blood, I helped him back to the lobby.

Mummy- Nischay beta tum theek to ho na?

Nischay- ji aunty..bilkul theek hu aap fikr na kare..

I helped him sit on the chair.

I went to my brother.

Swani- Jab last time Delhi gayi thi, mujhe nahi laga tha agli mulakat aisi hogi!!

Atharva- Yeh toh kisi ko bhi nahi pata tha, Di!

Swani- Bhai, sab theek ho jayega. Humein bas himmat rakhni hogi.

Atharva nodded, trying to keep his emotions in check. I could see the worry in his eyes, but he was trying to stay strong for all of us.

The doctor came and stood in front of Nischay.

Doctor- Thank you young man, Ab main inhein dekh leta hoon.

The doctor went back into the ICU. The waiting was agonizing. Every minute felt like an hour. We sat in the lobby, holding onto hope and each other.

Mummy- Tumhara safar theek se hua na, Swani?

Swani- Haan, Mummy, sab theek tha. Ab bas Papa theek ho jayein.

We all sat together, trying to find comfort in each other’s presence. Nischay's supportive presence was a blessing. He held my hand, giving me strength without saying a word.

After some time, the doctor came out.

Doctor- He's alright,but abhi hosh nahi hai..baad mei Aplog mil sakte hai...... All credits goes to the young man.. agar aap Aaj Sahi samay pe blood ka intezaam nahin karte.. to aj shayad ham unhen bacha nahin pate..

I almost cried after holding Nischay's hands.

Swani- Thankyou yaar...

Nischay- accha rona band kar..mujhe baad mei Bhelpuri ki treat de denaa..

I laughed a little after hearing this as he wiped my tears.

Doctor- accha raat ko patient ke sath kaun rahega?..

"Mai"

Nischay and I answered together.

Swani- mummy ap atharva ko leke Ghar jaao..

Mummy- par..

Swani- ap jaoo..kuch kha lo jaake..(to atharva) bhai inko Ghar leke Jaa aur kuch khila Dena aur khud bhi khaa Lena..

Atharva- ji Di!

Mummy (hugging me)- dhyan rakhna apna..

Swani- han maa..

She turned to Nischay and placed her hand on Nischay's cheek.

Mummy- Dhyan Rakhna..

Nischay smiled at her.

Atharva goes home with mother, only me and Nischay stay there.

Nischay- bhook lagi hai kya tujhe?

Swani- Nahi re..

Nischay- fir bhi kuch khaa le..

Before I could say anything he ran, probably to bring me food.

On the one hand, I have the person I loved who cheated on me and left. On the other hand, Nischay, who is my bestfriend or more than this I still don't understand,he is always by my side in my happiness and sadness.

Meanwhile, he came running to me with a packet in his hand.

Nischay- ye le..

Swani- kya hai?!

Nischay- bhagwan ne hath pair die hai..khud khol ke dekhle..

I opened the packet and saw a croissant in it.

Swani- Abhi ye khau?

Nischay- mujhe aur kuch accha nahi Mila idhar,kya bangali mei bak rahe the jyada to samajh bhi nahi ayaa...

I giggled.

Swani- Mai baad mei kha Rahi!!

Nischay- tu croissant khayegi ya Mera chaata (slap) ?.. decide kar Lee...

Swani- croissant!!..kyuki mujhe thappad se sach mei Darr lagta hai!

Nischay (sarcastically) - han jaise mai tujhe thappad marunga aur tu mujhe chorr degi?!

Swani-😒Mai tujhe Marti hu?

Nischay- ye nishaani billi ne di thi!

Nischay showed the nail scratches on the base of his wrist, which I gave him🥲.

Swani(by gently stroking the area)- ale ale ale..

Nischay- waise tune abhi tak nahi khaya..

Swani- opps..

I took out the croissant and took a bite.

Swani (chewing)- mm.. tasty hai!!

Nischay- okay..to thoos le..

Swani- par iski filling bohot meethi hai!!

Nischay rolled his eyes.

Nischay- sharam kar..ek to Lake Diya aur tu kamiyaan nikal Rahi hai!!

Swani- tu apne liye kuch khane ko kyu nahi laya?!

Nischay- tu ye pura khayegi?!?

Swani- kaise khau?..mera pet hai ki kya hai?!!

Nischay- isliye nahi laya..jitna khayegi kha le..baaki mujhe de diyo..

Swani- tu Mera jhutha khayega?

Nischay looked at me in the side eye.

Nischay(in a serious tone)- tu khayegi?

I was a bit scared and ate it without saying anything.

Swani- yele..

I gave him the piece that I would not eat,Nischay ate it.

We both went and sat on the seat.

Nischay- Uncle ko exactly hua kya tha!!?

Swani- 2 heartattack aye the back to back..fir surgery ke time bohot bleeding hogayi thi!

Nischay held my hand.

Nischay- he's fine now!!

I nodded.

I don't know why I suddenly feel a strange pull towards Nischay now, realising that maybe everyone left but he will never leave me. Feeling more than a friend for him,is my feelings of friendship slowly becoming love for him?

To be continued.