HOPE- ASHA

1: CONVINCING HIM OR CONVINCING ME?

Standing outside Dr. Aaron's cabin, I take a deep breathe and knock on the door.

After waiting for a second I hear him saying 'come in'. 

I step inside the cabin and he looks at me and gestures for me to have a sit.

I take the sit and look at him thinking how to start the conversation.

Dr. Aaron-  Aarya ? 

I look at him and say icannotgotoindia in one breathe.

Dr. A - Slow down. Have some water.

He gives me a glass of water and I gulp it down.

'I cannot go to India '

Dr. A (confused) - why ?

I remain silent because I can not tell him the truth nor can I lie to him. He is not just my mentor but also my friend. He has helped a lot when I was alone in this country. He is of the same age as my borda( big brother in bengali ). 

He sighs and asks- 'Family?'

I nod.

He does'nt know much. Actually no one knows. Though I am surprised by his reply.

seeing me surprised he answers - It is our profession to know the truth behind the facade the patient shows to actually treat them. I have known you for a long time to see past the facade.

I sigh as it is true.

He ask- How long Aru ? How long? you cannot run away. I am not telling you to go back to your family. I don't know about your past but you cannot ruin your future.

He sighs seeing me quiet and sits beside me 

DR. A - You remember what you told me when we met and i asked why do you want to become a doctor ?

I nod as I remember what I said.

"I have lost my loved ones, I have seen my loved ones losing hope as we all lost someone special in our life and however hard we try i cannot bring her back.

A tear  escaped my eyes.

but I vow to give my best so that no one has to suffer that fate again.

I will become a doctor"

I come back to the present as he says - ' you have come a long way Aru. If we really want to help the people we need you. You are a great doctor but you also know the place, the culture, the language. You cannot strand the people of this hospital and most importantly the people of India, they need a doctor like you kind and compassionate'.

I sigh I know what he is telling me is true however my fear makes me question - do i have a option?

he shakes his head in no.

Dr. A - Bring out the girl who was not afraid of anything. You were alone but you survived, you  completed your MBBS in India while working at a cafe to pay bills. You then came to UK all alone to do specialization. You were all alone in an unknown country, you not only survived you thrived Aru. Trust me i will be there with you all the time, I don't have a sister but you become the sister, the friend whom i will always protect.

I hug him and say- Don't you dare make me emotional. 

He chuckles 

Dr. A - Are you convinced or should I bring the brother mode ?

i chuckle - No i am fine. I will go.

' I will go and pack. '

DR. A - after reaching you are coming with me to my friend's sister's wedding. I don't want no for an answer. I need my sister there .

'I will never say no to Indian wedding. Please tell me he is bengali. I really want to enjoy a bengali wedding and the delicacies.'

Dr. A - He is.(chuckles)

I run and hug him . 

Dr.A - We will be leaving in an hour.

I look at him shocked.

Dr.A - What ? the program is starting tomorrow. We need to be there by today. Dont worry I have arranged everything. Just get dressed for airport, no need to pack bags. Now runn..

I return to my dorm and prepare tea before getting dressed.

The talk with Aaron has put me in ease. The wedding would be a nice break. I just hope I dont have to face them, and if by chance I face them give me the courage.

Because of them i left my best friends Dia and Taani  with whom i used to work in the cafe, they helped me alot, offered a place in their home with minimum rent.

In my attempt to run away from my past after  my MBBS, I left them behind. I know they will be angry but I hope I see them again.

Going to India is giving me hope. Just don't let it break.

My thoughts came to a halt when a message popped in my phone.

' Finish drinking your tea and get ready'

I chuckled and replied- 'OK BOSSS'

I got ready to go to India.

Reaching the airport, I could'nt shrug away the nervousness.

After a long flight  we reached MUMBAI.

i took a deep breathe and came out of airport steeping in my motherland after 3 years. Nostalgia was at it's peak as it started raining i ran towards the busy rods to get drenched.

Aaron pulled me back and glared, i glared back but it went to waste.

I huffed and sat in the car which is taking us to the wedding venue.

He chuckled at my reaction.

The car came to halt to the most grand hotel in MUMBAI - ' THE ROYALS'

It is a dream come true, Taani always wanted to get married here

I chuckle at the memory of us bickering about where we will get married though this dream of mine will never be fulfilled.

We entered the Royals and received a warm welcome.

We will be meeting the family tomorrow morning as it is late night. 

We retired to our respective room.( unaware of the upcoming storm)

I entered the room had cup noodles as I did not have the courage to tell Aaron i did not have breakfast. He would have my head if my bp dropped. He offered me to have food in plane but due to nervousness i did not eat, so i was very hungry. God save me from him if he comes to know the truth.

I changed and slept in the comfy bed thinking of all the possibilities the future holds

and soon i was in deep slumber.

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