The Land of Beloved!!!

Chapter 32

Thapki did not understand the scene instantly. It was after few secs of standing in the door that she saw Bihaan lying on the floor. She ran inside the bathroom and took Bihaan's name three to four times but he did not respond. She worriedly bent over his body and searched for his face. Her eyes can now see in the dark. She held his head and put it in her lap. His body was cold. She got worried and patted her face few times. He did not open his eyes. She stood up and looked around. She saw the running tap and walked towards it. She filled some water in her palm and came back to where Bihaan was lying on the floor. She poured that water on Bihaan's face and shook hisr body. Finally Bihaan opened his eyes but the look on his face was of complete shock. She with his help made him stand and brought him out. She put his arm over her shoulder and moved him slowly towards the bedroom. She made him lie on the bed and started walking out. Bihaan stopped her from walking out.

Bihaan: "Please don't leave me"

Thapki: "I am going outside to bring a candle and...."

Bihaan: "Please"

There was so much pain in his eyes that she forgot abt her own pain few minutes ago. She nodded and returned back and sat down on the other side of the bed. Thapki wanted to ask him abt the bathroom scene but he did not seem in a condition to talk abt it. He was lying there on the bed, wet and shivering. Thapki covered his body with one of the comforter. He silently looked at her with thanking eyes and shut his eyes once again.

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Bihaan opened his eyes and looked around. Things were finally bright as it was day time. He looked around but could not find Thapki. He recalled the yesterday's night incident and it made him very uncomfortable. He knew Thapki would inquire him about last night but he had nthg to tell her. He got up from his place and walked out. He saw Thapki working in the small kitchen of the house. He walked inside. Thapki had her back towards him. Thapki had taken shower and her hair were open. Fresh drops of water were falling down her hair. Bihaan could not stop himself from admiring her beautiful and long hair. Hearing the foot steps, she turned back.

Thapki: "Oh Bihaan so finally u r awake. Y don't u go and freshen up. I will prepare breakfast for u then"

Bihaan: "Ummm"

Thapki: "Don't worry I have fixed the door. U can now open it from inside"

Bihaan nodded and left. He walked towards the washroom. His clothes from yesterday were still there on the towel rod. He took a deep breath and walked in. He noticed that Thapki had tied a rope in the place where the handle should have been. He finally shut the door and started taking bath.

When he came out, the aroma of freshly made breakfast welcomed him. Thapki had found out a chair and a wooden table and had placed them in the veranda. He walked towards it and found his breakfast on the table. Thapki was in the bedroom probably changing bed sheets. He inquired abt her breakfast. She told him that she have already had it.

Bihaan felt much better after having his breakfast. Thapki also seemed to have finished her work.

Bihaan: "If u r free then lets go and visit ur friends' place as we have to go back to PN tomorrow"

Thapki (with a thoughtful face): "Is it really that important for u?"

Bihaan: "Well they r ur friends and I want u to meet them. Also u specially mentioned them to Dadi so u must meet them"