deceptive facade

Hospital Part 3

My heart sank like a stone with those words and I started feeling and uneasy hollowness in my gut. Pulling myself together from this mire of sorrow I hopefully ask him.

Sid: Its first stage,   Na?

I was in every way warding off or rather hoping to ward off any negation from his side.

Sam: Sorry to disappoint you buddy, its terminal and in last stage. I already told you now that I have not much time left.

Sid: I thought I heard you wrong.

Sam: I know what you mean but it doesn't help. Acceptance is bliss and prepare youself for what's coming.

I had such a big lump that I was unable to speak through it or I would give in to water works but as it was drilled in my soul that 'guys don't cry' , I kept quite and tried to control my emotions and stabilize myself. My eyes roamed his face and I started thinking this man in front of me is my buddy, brother, mate and a pal I was missing for past 7 yrs. When he called 2 days ago I thought that he is mending the rift caused by Su. I never expected this. I'll not lie, when I heard the location of this meeting, I definitely thought something is wrong with Su but not even once Sam. Maybe I want the cause of rift between me and him to be taken care of.

The day he moved in with Su.  My whole family was distraught because of his decision. As I was closest to him, I was asked to talk some sense to him.

I called him for a meeting  in the evening.We decided to meet at Cha Bar in CP. when I reached there he was already there but I think he guessed my reason and was not happy about it.

Sam: If you 're here to talk about relinquishing the idea of moving in with Su, than you are wasting your time . There is nothing you can tell me which will change my mind.

Sid: How come you are blind to the distress and anguish you are causing to whole family. You can very well see how mamaji and mami are not able to cope with your decision and Rishi is completely shocked. If not anybody else atleast thing about your Reesha. How she'll suffer, no good family will send there matches for her.

Sam: You know I think they'll cope finely, just by getting degrees and spouting all about equality and compassion doesn't make you a true liberated personality. You have to live what you preach. Not run and hide.

Sid:What the F*** you 're talking about?

Sam: since when you became so melodramatic and bigoted....... I am moving with a person whom I respect for her perseverance and forgiving nature. Nobody can be so selfless like her. I agree she is very brash, rough around the corners but she is a person with golden soul.

Sid: Are you talking about Su? or somebody else.(Su selfless and golden soul.....aghhh ...he is a goner)

Sam: You're in US,,,,,,,,,,,,, completing your studies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and are almost out of picture............ You based your opinion on other's verdict. You only listen to those who are guilty and in a way trying to cover up for their short coming. Give her a fair trial, you'll be in for surprises.

Sid: Listen man, you're talking about fair trial let me take you out of this mess, than you can think correctly and decide what is right. You'll realise your mistake, lets go on a long vacation.

Sam: Even if I'll go on several years vacation my decision is going to be same. She doesn't need me, I need her. She is very strong in spite of all mud slinging on her; she has enough courage and guts to stand alone and outshine.

Sid: What you call guts and courage is shamelessness. Su was found cavorting with almost all guys in Rishi's friend circle. She was his girlfriend and she was giving favours to everyone including you behind his back. Poor chap is crushed by her attitude. She made him a laughing stock in front of everyone. she shattered his ego and he is loosing his confidence. (I take a deep breath)