The Things That I Left Behind..

Chapter-21

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C h a p t e r - 21

"Make yourself a priority once in a while. 

It's not selfish"

~ Pinterest

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Beep.Beep.

My eyes struggled to open as  I heard the sound. I already knew I was in hospital.

After what seemed a minute,I opened my eyes and saw at the corner sat Mr Malhotra.

He was pinching his temples and he looked worried.

I silently stared at him.

His eyes slowly found mine and I said not a single word.

The silence was comforting.

He wanted to say something but he stayed silent.

Suddenly my last words came back crashing in my mind, and I no longer stared at him and looked down.

I was ashamed.

He cleared his throat and said,"I have booked your tickets back to Mumbai.The flight is of tonight."

I don't know what I expected but I just nodded.

I felt a rush of disappointment and eyes tearing up.

I laid down in bed covered myself with blanket.

I knew London is a mistake.

Mr Malhotra got up and said,"Your bags are here and you wouldn't need to go back."

I feel so unwanted.Sigh.

I silently nodded before saying,"Thanks."

He stared at me again.He opened his mouth but closed it then.

I asked as the silence now got suffocating for me,"So,you will be returning to India anytime?"

His stare unwavering,his deep gaze at me warmed my insides but his answer was nowhere warm as he spoke,"No.I have no reason left to return to Mumbai."

I gulped and nodded.

He adjusted his glasses before he went out.

I watched the ticket on the table and the flight was of 5 o'clock.In two hours,I had to reach airport.

I sighed and winced as I realized that my head was hurt too as the bandage was tied around it.

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After a round of checkup by doctor,I stood outside the London Airport.

Memories of last time rushed through me.

I decided to dial at home.

The call was picked by Saransh.

He instantly spoke,"Sara,how are you?Have you reached safely?"

Yes,And I am returning back too!I wanted to answer.

Instead I hummed and said,"I want to talk to mom."

He seemed to know my mood and said,"Alright.But you are okay right?"

I slightly smiled at my brother's worried tone,"I.I am..Yeah."