We Happened

Chapter Thirty One

Rishabh's pov

I stared at the white walls of the hospital and felt nauseous. I don't like hospitals much and I think it is a common feeling. Hospital isn't a place you actually feel welcomed or something. It's just hospital, a place not liked much.

The nurses kept coming and going for some regular check-up and test that needed to be done before I'm discharged. I wanted an early discharge but Arjun insisted we get all the tests done and be sure I'm okay.

Apparently Arjun is attending Radhika's brother marriage. The guy from the supermarket is actually the reason Radhika is back. It's his wedding with Anya. I was invited but since my marriage wasn't a great success I avoid being on such social events so I informed Anya beforehand and now I kind of regret my decision. If I were there right it would've been fun, not because of Radhika but because it is obviously a way better place than an hospital.

I was lost in my room when someone knocked my door to come in. It was strange since these nurses have no kind of mannerisms. I let them come in and I sat up.

To say I was shocked would be understatement. I was blown away. Radhika stood in front of me. And she looks so pretty. She was wearing a maroon crop top with long skirt and a maroon jacket (A/N: Picture of the outfit at the beginning) She had a little make up on yet she looked tremendous. Her hair were neatly tied up and I don't think I've ever been so stuck in my entire life.

"How do you feel?" Her voice was low yet audible enough. Her eyes were fixed on me and I could feel that question held much more questionable value than just about my health.

"It's better" it definitely was better. For two years of constantly blocking her out of life, I finally felt better looking at her. I wasn't miserable anymore because she stood in front of me.

"I think you guys should talk in private" Arjun said from behind and left.

I had so many things I wanted to ask her. I wanted to tell her how much I've missed her. I wanted her to tell me that leaving was the worst decision of her life but I couldn't speak a word. I just kept staring at her.

"I know you've a lot of questions and honestly I'm not sure if I want to answer them or not but the only thing I want you to know that I'm staying. I'm staying not because of the feelings or hopes but because this is the place I'm needed the most right now. Two years weren't the easiest two years I had to live and now being around you again is like a risk I'm taking. I don't want to talk about things that were left unsaid and undiscussed. I just want you to respect me enough not to get the past in our ways again. Please don't try to make it more difficult than it already is."

I don't know how to feel. It felt foreign. It felt left out. It wasn't a feeling I'm going to acknowledge or appreciate. It felt like heartbreak all over again and I wasn't ready to accept it again.

"So your feelings have changed?" I didn't want to ask any question but it came out before I could stop myself.

She looked at me and shook his head "I just said, don't make this difficult or awkward. Please."

It shut me down. I had nothing more to say or ask. It was enough for me to know how distant she has become and we're not the same anymore.

"Um. Where are you going to live since you've decided to stay?" I asked

"I haven't thought about it really. I would've lived with Naina but she doesn't live in Delhi anymore or I guess I'll have to make my own arrangements."

"I don't want to be pushy or anything but I can find you a place."

"No no I'll manage. I'm sure I'll work something out"

"I'm sure you'll but please I insist. It's the least I could do for you. I ain't expecting anything. I promise"

She didn't reply immediately. She was thinking through. Most probably weighting the merits demerits.

After a forever she replied "Fine. Now I gotta go. See you"

I smiled at her and she left.