Vrushan SS: Rectifying mistakes

Fainting

Vrushika's POV:
I was sitting on my bed thinking about everything when I heard the door knock. I knew it must be my mum so i quickly tried to sort myself out. I couldnt let her see me like this, she'd get worried and I didnt want her to know what happened. I tied my hair back, cleaned my bed and smiled as genuinely as i could.
Then I opened the door.. It was him... My smile dropped from my face. Why is he here? Hasn't he said enough already, what is there left to say? I turned away and walked in not looking at his face. I knew if I looked him in his eyes I may forgive him, but I cant. Not this time... It's gone too far. He apologised and I could hear the guilt in his voice. My heart started to melt and ache. No Vrushika, no.. I have to be strong. He grabbed my arm, I pulled away, his touch will make me weak and I'll give in. I knew we held something much more powerful that just friendship. I could feel it when he was around. Every time he looked at me, there was concern, care and most importantly love. This feeling was the only reason that pulled him here, yet he didn't understand.
And then he said it again "You're my friend" and that was it. I became angry and I said to him I didn't need his friendship. I watched his eyes widen as I spoke them words. He fell silent...
And then suddenly, he got up shut the door and grabbed me forcing me to the wall. His hands on either side of me shielding me from moving. I pushed him but his hold was strong, his eyes were red and anger written all over his face.
Me: Shantanu what are you doing? Let me go now! (I spoke sternly, not looking in his eyes)
Shantanu: Look at me!
I looked up at him and saw how much my words had upset him. I was lost in his eyes and then I heard the door knock.
He quickly moved away, it was my mum. I was so thankful for her to walk in, if I looked in his eyes a minute longer I would've forgiven him. She was carrying a tray with some biscuits and tea.
Mum: I thought you two might like a snack while talking.
She looked at both of us and realised there was tension. Before she could ask I spoke.
Me: Actually Shantanu is leaving now, our talk is over.
I could feel him looking at me, but I didnt face his way.
Mum: Oh Shantanu so soon, we're going to have breakfast in a while, stay and join us.
And before I could say anything he spoke.
Shantanu: No aunty its okay, thank you, but maybe next time. I have some urgent work that I have to go see. (He went silent for a minute and I looked up at him to see him already looking my way ) bye Vrushika, see you soon
Shantanu's POV:
After leaving her house, I drove around the streets lost in my thoughts. I have really messed up this time, she's not willing to listen to me at all. I needed to speak to someone, but who? I couldnt tell my mum, she'd get worried, Maccy was out of town, Nimit was busy with his family. Palki maam... Yes Palki maam, she'll know what I should do, she'll fix this. I took out my phone and rang her.
Palki maam: Hey Shantanu, what's up?
Me: Hi maam, uh are you busy? Can we meet up today?
Palki maam: Yeh sure, what time do you want to meet up?
I checked the time it was 10am, I could get home have a shower and be at the rehearsal studio by 12
Me: 12pm maam in the rehearsal studio
Palki maam: okay done, see you there
I quickly went home, got ready and was about to leave when my mum stopped me.
Mum: Shantanu where are you going? You werent home all night and now you're going out again
Me: Mum I'm going to meet Palki maam, I need to discuss work with her.
Mum: Okay fine you can go, but atleast eat something. You havnt ate since last night. You will fall ill.
Me: I'll eat there, I have to go

And without listening, I left the house. My mind wasnt functionning. I felt my body weak and limp as I was driving but I knew Palki maam will have the solution, and I need to know how to sort this. I cant stand her coldness towards me, I dont know what its making me feel, but it definitely isnt good. I want this feeling to stop and for that to happen, she needs to forgive me.
I reached the rehearsal hall and Palki maam was already there waiting for me.
Palki maam: Hey Shantanu! Is everything okay? Why did you call me all of a sudden?
Me: Maam I dont know what to do. I was at Vrushikas house....
And suddenly my head started spinning and my body falling towards the floor. I blacked out.

Vrushika's POV
I was replaying the scenes of the morning when my phone rang. It was Palki maam.
Me: Hi maam! How are u?
Palki maam: Vrushika, Shantanu has just fainted. He was saying something about you and then suddenly he fell on the floor. This is not like him, Shantanu doesnt fall ill easily. Can you please come here fast?
My heart started racing. Shantanu and fainting? That's something that I do, not him. There must be something seriously wrong.
Me: I'm leaving right now. I'll be there as fast as I can.
I totally forgot about everything that happened. All that I could think about was him and if he was okay.
I reached the rehearsal hall to find no one there. I rang Palki maam and asked her where they were. She said they've gone to the hospital, hes not waking up. Tears started falling from my face. No, nothing can happen to Shantanu, nothing.
My tears blurred my vision but I drove as fast I could to the hospital. I saw Palki maam standing in the reception. I went up to her
Me: Maam wheres Shantanu? Is he okay? What's happened? What have the doctors said?
I didnt know what I was saying, words rushing out my mouth, tear streaks all over my face.
Palki maam: Vrushika calm down. He is fine, he fainted because of lack of food. His sugar level has dropped. He is still unconscious but the doctors said there is nothing to worry about. I'm just filling out the formalities.
Me: Okay, Can i go see him?
Palki maam: Yeh sure, he is in room 5. No one is here yet, they are all on their way.
I walked towards his room, I needed to see he was fine. I'll leave before he gains conscious and the others come but it was important for me to see him. And there it was, room 5. I carefully opened the door, peeking in, making sure he's not awake. He was lying on the hospital bed with a cannula stuck on his hand. I took my steps quietly towards him.

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