The Hardest Choice

Anguish (Part 2)

Author's note : Who do the readers want Anukriti to be paired up with? Say it through the comments below. A big thank you to aarushiyadav for her constant comments and votes. I am updating this chapter again after doing some required additions. I am really happy that people are liking this novel. Please vote and comment on it if you like it. Also I am planning to change the casting for Mridul. Which actor do you all want to see Mridul as? Please comment and let me know.

Stay blessed everyone
With love,
Arpita Gupta

Nikhil's diary
27th May 2014 (11 :00 pm)
Dear diary, 

After gulping the sleeping pills, I immediately felt that my head was throbbing and blood came out of my mouth and nose. I tried to walk a bit but I fell down and after that I don't remember what happened to me.

I remember that I was lying on a bed that was clearly not mine. My body pained badly, plus I was panicking. I touched my face, and I felt a mask. Then I saw my dad sitting beside the bed. I wanted to ask and he saw that and removed the mask. I questioned him, "Dad, where am I? Why is my body paining so much?" But before I could ask more, I was gasping for breath.

He placed the mask again and ran his fingers through my hair and said, "You are in ICU. Now go to sleep. We can talk about other things later. Don't stress yourself too much."

I was shifted from the ICU after two days to a room. I did not expect that my stupid act could bring me to such a vulnerable state. I looked at my mom as she came to feed me and said, "I am sorry for what I did. I regret it."

"It's okay. Just take rest right now, "my mom looked at me sadly.

"When will I be discharged? And by the way who brought me here?"

"Anukriti was the one who called the ambulance and us. She was crying a lot and when we saw you at that point of time even I couldn't control myself.
Nikhil, you could have died or become impaired for life by this action. If you ever had any problem, you should have said it to me or your dad instead of trying to escape from the problem in this way. Once we will be at home, we would like to know the reason for your depression. It will take around a week or so to recover enough to take you home. "

Tears strickled down my cheeks freely. I could not turn the clock back. My mom wiped the tears and then resumed," Crying out is good for you. At least by this technique you are venting your emotions. Try to eat a bit (since I was vomiting a lot) and then sleep. "

After a day, while I was taking a shower, my masi (mother's sister) called out from outside and told me that a girl wants to meet me. I was expecting Anukriti but was shocked when I saw Shreya." Why does she have to act as if she hates me? Shreya, you really don't have good acting skills, "I thought.

"Oh hey Shreya. Nice to see you", I politely greeted her.

"Hi Nikhil. How are you? You do look quite pale and weak."

"Getting bored. I looked at my face in the mirror. Thanks for reminding me that I am in a pathetic state. I want to go home and sleep. Head and stomach hurt a lot. I am not even able to digest any liquid except water. By the way what is going on in school? How many people know about my condition?"

"The test cycle is starting from the next week. Quite unexpected since they had earlier informed that it would take place only in December. Only me, Anukriti, Arjun and Satvik know about your condition. Your parents have said the class teacher that you suffer from jaundice. I hope that you know it. "