The Birthmark (#Wattys2016)

Unbearable pain

Mike's POV.

My eyes were glued to the door of the emergency room. The doctors could be out any minute. What will they say? Would Sandra be alright? Plenty questions were running through my mind, but I didn't have answer to any of them. I could force my mind to believe that Sandra will be fine. But what about that organ which pumps blood?

"Dude, I wanted to talk to you." Silly said as I observed him sitting down next to me. I just don't say anything and nod. Silent is so much better at this type of situation.

"Remember, me getting jealous of Chris?" I frowned and my eyebrows knitted together in confusion. From where did that topic come from?

"Yeah, but why you asking that suddenly?" He understood my question and opened his mouth,"I was right. Chris slept with Simran. And we broke up. I saw them two sleeping. And that too at Simran's house. Thanks to Jezabella who informed me about all this."

Things hit my mind after a minute, and my mouth opens and then shuts. I couldn't believe that Simran would do that. But wait a minute, Jezabella told that. So there might be something more to the story. I guess!

Silly sighed and then said,"I talked to Simran there. She said that she was bored with me. And that's the reason she slept with Chris. She is a slut, isn't she?"

Sadness hit my mind. And this surely wasn't the time for it to hit my mind. I was about to console him, when he continued,"Yeah so, after the break up, I was driving..."

He was cut off by my Mom. "Dear, the doctors are out."

Adrenaline ran through my body as I saw doctors coming out of the emergency room. I tried to scan their face for any bad signs. But, my heart was so confused that it couldn't recognise any.

"They are out." I tell a bit loudly to god knows whom. Happiness just got the best out of me. We all head towards the doctor like he was the last person on earth.

Keeping my emotions in tact, I asked the doctor,"How is she now? Everything fine?" I was giving the answer to this question in my mind itself. And the answer was 'yes she is fine' everytime.

He sighed. Why?

"Look, things are pretty complicated. She has got a major fracture in her brain. First she got bashed on her legs. Then, after getting bashed she clashed with an electric pole. So, there is some serious swelling in her brain. Things are critical at this time. We will have to wait and see."

I automatically started feeling weak on my knees. Don't tell me that a single accident is gonna take Sandra away from me!

"But how can that..she is..what will.." I tried to form a question. But tears didn't allow me. They didn't take my permission before slipping down my cheeks. I hate when that happens. I hate when I cry. I hate when Sandra is the reason for that.

"Mike, she will be fine. You need to be sensible at this time." My mom said and she herself was crying. Pain was visible in her eyes. Just as they were in mine.

"Ok buddy, you need to get her fine." I suddenly gather myself up and speak. "And I am not asking you to get her fine. I am giving you an order that you have to get her fine any how. She is more important to me than anything else in the world. So, just do everything's that possible. Is it clear?"

I found my voice rising after every word. The doctor frowned but he didn't say anything. Dad kept his one hand on my shoulder and said,"Mike, learn to be strong. You are a man." Anger got the best out of me and I yelled,"Thanks dad for the brand new information."

Silly ignored everything and then asked,"So, is she conscious?" The doctor shaked his head. But soon words followed,"She will be though in 20-30 mins. You all can go meet her. But don't say anything that would put any sort of pressure on her brain. Remember, things are very critical. Her brain will keep swelling. And that fracture may get worse. Just tell her that she needs to be strong. More than that, you all need to be strong in front of her. If she can be strong, then who knows she might get better."

I nod and we all allow the doctor to go wherever he was going. I hugged silly again. I couldn't show anyone that I was crying. That always makes me feel less of a man. But, a man can cry, can't he?

After 45 mins.

We had been allowed to enter the room. She had just got consciousness. But we all had decided that it will be me who will enter first in the room. Then, others will follow after I signal them to come in. Sandra would definitely be relieved to see me.

Silly nods his head and I open the door. Fresh smells of medicine fill my nose. My eyes immediately landed on Sandra. A tremendous pain shot my heart down. Sandra was injured bad. Her head was now a little big in size, thanks to that dumbass swelling. Her face had scars and her legs were supported with rods.

This wasn't the easiest thing for me to see. I so wanted to cry loud. But I had to be strong in front of Sandra. I had to be. But those rods inserted in her legs kept giving me unbearable pain.

"Mike???"

Confusion hit me for a moment. She called my name, but her eyes were closed. But then, a smile made its way on my face, when I saw her opening her eyes. She smiled a little. She wanted to smile full, but pain didn't allow her to do that.

I went closer to her and sat on the chair next to her bed. She caught hold of my hand. Then she tried to open her mouth, but couldn't. Although she did say after a minute,"I knew you would be crying."

Her voice was low, I had to go really close to hear that. But when I did hear what she said, I wiped my tears and put on a smile. I said, still holding her hand,"Honey, the thought of you and me breaking up itself kills me. So, here crying was expected."

She smiled and said,"I had been dreading to hear your voice. It felt as if I won't be able to hear you again." Pain shot me again. I wanted to scream, but only positivity around Sandra!

"Sandra, sweetie, don't say so. Nothing is gonna happen to you. I won't let anything on earth happen to you. I promise." Internally, doubts started rising on my promise.

She smiled and I continued,"I have promised Silly that I won't let death love you more than I do. So, no worries." She kept looking at my face and then,"Awwwwww. Now I know nothing will happen to me." These words left her mouth.

I couldn't resist. I slowly leaned forward to plant a kiss on her forehead. She closed her eyes. Her face was still as beautiful as it was for me. So, forgetting about anything I kissed her on her lips and made her believe that everything will be fine.

After 10 mins.

"Dude, can we come in?" Silly asked, as Sandra and I were talking. I turned around and nodded.

Slowly everyone came inside the room. That's when things again flashed back into my mind. Sandra is my sister! But I don't care! I take her as my gf only. I will never take her as my sis. No matter what people say.

Sandra's grip on my hand tightened and found myself getting confused on that. I looked at her and smiled. Her eyes were fixed to my face all the time.

"Hey hon, how are you? Look we are here. Now no worries." Sandra's fake dad said. My eyes met with Sandra's and she wasn't enjoying this scene at all. Her face was all tensed up. I don't know why but things didn't look better.

Sandra glanced at everyone's face before looking at me. It was then, when she asked,"Mike, who are all these people?"

To be continued in part 34. Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Please vote and comment if u liked this part. All votes and comments mean a lot to me.

So, do u all have anything to say? I guess not. A mighty twist has just taken place. And things will get more intresting in upcoming chapters. Just wait fr the next update.

Till then, keep smiling. :):):):)