𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕜𝕖𝕥

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Introduction
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Let's hope he warms up to you

The nurse said that made Neha smile and nod, but deep inside, she was the one feeling more scared and nervous. She couldn't quite pinpoint why, but there was a strange urge and hope that Karthik would like her. It wasn't just about making his treatment go smoothly; there was something else, an inexplicable connection she felt.

Neha followed behind and walked forward, 

Hey, buddy. Look who's here. 

Karthik looked up at the elderly nurse with an expression of utter disinterest, arching his brow skeptically. His deadpan face brought an amused smile to Neha's lips. There was something endearing about his tiny defiance, a spark that promised resilience despite his fears.

Your new doctor

Karthik glanced over and noticed Neha standing beside him. His eyes traveled from her head to her toes. Meanwhile, his fingers continued to fumble with the Rubik's cube in his hand, turning the sides absentmindedly. Neha watched him with a gentle smile, patiently waiting for him to decide if she was friend or foe.

Hi

Neha gently greeted. Karthik narrowed his gaze at her,

Don't you want to say hi?

Karthik shook his head in response to the nurse's question, his expression remaining serious. The nurse chuckled softly, shaking her head with a smile at his familiar stubbornness. Despite his reluctance, she seemed to understand his silent refusal, having seen it many times before. Neha observed the interaction, her curiosity about Karthik growing as she prepared to engage with him.

He didn't speak a word to the doctor who used to treat him

Neha noticed Karthik murmuring something under his breath, which seemed to contradict what she had been told about his inability to understand English. She watched him closely, her curiosity piqued. With a growing suspicion, Neha turned to the nurse, 

I'll try my luck, can I have a moment with him?

Sure, let me know if you need anything

Neha thanked the nurse as she walked out, then casually made her way to sit beside Karthik. As she approached, the little boy glared off into the distance and scooted away from her, creating a noticeable gap. Neha couldn't help but find his behavior endearing despite the clear attempt to distance himself. She cleared her throat softly, trying to make her presence known.

Unaku english puriyumnu enaku nalla theridhu

( I can see very well that you can understand english)

Karthik swiveled his head around to face her, his eyes as wide as tennis balls, and his lips pouted like a guppy fish. He stared at Neha in utter shock, clearly shocked,

Yepdhi kandhupudhichinga?

( How did you find out?)

Avanga english'la ketta kelviku nee thalaiya attithae

( You just shook your head to something she asked in English)

Karthik bit his tongue, slamming his palm against his forehead. Neha smiled at his gesture, 

Yedhuku puriyadha madhiri nadhikirae?

( Why do you act like you can't understand?)

Neha asked Karthik as she flipped through his file, her voice gentle and warm. Karthik noticed her casual demeanor, which was a stark contrast to the previous doctors who had all appeared very formal and somewhat intimidating. Unlike them, Neha was sitting next to him with her legs dangling in the air, casually reading and chatting. This relaxed approach gave Karthik the comfort he needed to reveal the intentions behind his master plan,