Journey Beyond Love

Panic Attack

“Aah, Ahh” Aadarshini screams… The doctor immediately injects her and she becomes unconscious.

“Doctor, Is she okay?” Ehan asked, looking worried about his sister.

On seeing him, the doctor became a little bit sad and assured him.

“Ehan, I think we should start her treatment soon, otherwise her health will deteriorate day by day. This is a panic attack, but if it continues like this it could be dangerous for her.”

“Doctor, please do something, please doctor. I can't afford the treatment right now. Can you please give me some other ways so that we can treat her?” Ehan asked with tears in his eyes. 

“Ehan calm down! For now, you will have to give these medicines and injections. But please arrange money for her treatment, otherwise I will not be able to do anything. Hope you understand. I have known you for years. That's why I'm suggesting you do some extra care, and she may have more sleep problems these days. Since she was a child at that time, we have taken care of her, but not now. Give her these sleeping pills. The usual starting dose is one 2 mg slow release tablet taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime. The dose may gradually be increased depending on how well it works and whether it has any side effects. Medicines are a waste for her, now only her willpower matters. I think she doesn't want to live anymore. Please encourage her, otherwise even these medicines will not work. Her mind needs some rest, but she is not giving it time. If possible, try to put her to sleep without any pills. And try to calm her down without the help of any injections or medicine.” The doctor said these things to Ehan calmly.

“Thank you so much doctor.” 

“Hmm… But please arrange some money quickly. We can't save her with these medicines and injections. This will make her weaker and she will get used to it. Hope you understand! Take care.” He said these things and I just nodded. Then he left from there.

I sat beside her, who was sleeping peacefully without caring about anything. I caressed her head with my palm slowly. She's so innocent. “I don't know how I will save you. But don't worry Aadu, your brother is strong, right? He will definitely save you from this. For that, you have to be brave. I just want to see you happy. I don't know when that day will come. Please Aadu, Smile please. I'll do everything for you and take so many pictures of you.”

He acted like this out of emotion. He just can't hold him when he sees his sister like this. 

Seeing this, a girl came and sat near him. Reassuring him, she placed her small palm on his shoulder. 

“Bhaiya (Brother) Don't worry. Our aadu will recover soon.” She said this while holding her tears. 

“Charvi when? When? I've been hearing this for eight years. She was just seven years old at that time when they tortured and beat her. I was helpless. I fought with them, but I was also thirteen years old at that time. It's all my fault. I left her and went to the UK. She is suffering because of me. I don't know why they treat us like that. I give them everything but they still torture her. Charvi, Can she stay here when I am away from town? You know right, if I don't work we won't be able to afford the treatment fees.”

His voice cracked as his tears were not stopping from his eyes. 

“Don’t worry bhaiya, I'm also like your sister and she's my best friend. Why wouldn't I agree with this? This is her house also.” She said with a soft smile with tears in her eyes.

“Yes, yes, I have two sisters. I trust you. I know you will take care of her. Thank you so much Charu.” He smiled with tears and hugged her.

“Don’t cry bhaiya, everything will be fine. Be strong. And yeah, we will both wait for you here. Come early, okay.” She hugged him back and said this softly.