Over-looked Love

CHAPTER-8

"Tuba what's wrong ? Why do you look so pale ? Did you just throw up ?" Amy asked as I headed back to the classroom . "I feel really wobbly and sick . My head's spinning and I feel cold . " I replied holding my head in my hands . 

"Oh God ! You've got a high temperature , let's go to the medical room . " Amy said dragging me along . The lady in the room checked my temperature and said that it was very high and I had to consult a doctor, she called up my dad and asked him to pick me up . 

Amina went back to get my stuff from the classroom , while I had to prevail in the room . It was a minuscule room with a tiny bed , a side table , a chiffonier full of medicines and first aid and there were positive energy posters all over the walls . 

Amina came back with my bag and abaya , with Esh tagging along . "Tuba Rahman , you dad is waiting outside . " the gopher called in the mike . I got into my abaya , Esha and Amina left me by the gate . 

"What happened Tuba ?" dad asked in a worried tone . "Nothing much dad , just threw up and have a high temperature . "

We drove to a neighboring hospital  . "She has fever and throat infection . Water is accumulated in her ears which causes dizziness , she has to take the prescribed medicines and rest for three days . Her body is dehydrated so we have to give her some glucose . " the doctor said . 

"Glucose in the form of drips or drinks ?" dad asked to which the doctor gave a horrible reply "Drinks won't work for her malady so injection is advised . " 

My eyes dilated at the mention of injection . I had only tow phobias - ghosts and sharp objects like pins , needles , compass . I was taken into the shanty and the nurse injected the needle into my vein as I covered my mouth to hold back my shriek . I could feel the liquid flow into my vein and felt a little nonchalant after some time . 

"The doctor has recommended drips for the next three days so I will leave the canola unruffled , make sure the needle stays put and don't move your hand much . " the nurse advised after detaching the bottle . She wrapped a bandage around the canola as a safety measure . 

I went home , drank the chicken flavored lentil soup which mom had made , took the pills and  dozed off . 

Mustafa's POV:

One more hour for the recess...I thought as I was waiting ardently to meet the love of my life . Me and Shezan - my best bud -  were going through the mundane lecture of chemistry . A boy burst through the class door and said "Excuse me Ma'am , the Principal is asking for the Head boy to discuss some important matter . " I let out a sigh of ease and thanked the Principal in my mind for rescuing me from this torment. 

I looked at Shezan , who had made a stray puppy face to take him along . I went out and came in after 5 minutes . "Ma'am Shezan is also wanted by the Principal . " I lied . He came out running and hugged me with a huge smile . I pulled out from his wrap and asked him to stay out of vision of the teachers , especially Miss Alviya - our bubble shaped coordinator . 

The Principal wanted to discuss regarding the events for the annual day . We ended our discussion after 45 minutes while I wandered around for the next 15 minutes , waiting for the recess bell to go . 

bong..the bell went off and I paced towards the girl's villa . I saw Esha and Amina coming out . "Yo gals , where is Tuba ?" I asked . 

"She wasn't keeping well and was puking repeatedly so she had to go home . " Amina replied . "Ya Allah ! I hope it's nothing serious . " I said . "She will be fine don't you worry . " Esha reassured me with a smile and walked away . 

I strode towards the cafeteria to find Shezan munching on a cheese croissant . I told him about Tuba to which he replied "Aaye don't stress , it's just some disorder . "

I couldn't eat or drink anything , all I did was think about her tho I knew it was just normal fever. She was everything to me , who showed me the real meaning of love . She was my strength and with her by my side I was ready to mask any obstacle . I just couldn't see her getting hurt . The only thing which agitated me was the fact that I will have to shift to India after my 12th gets completed . I knew things would change , stuff doesn't remain same in a long distance relationship . But it was my duty to keep my relationship substantial no matter what happens . 

The day at school was over , I rung Tuba on the way back home but she wouldn't pickup . She might be sleeping ,  I thought , left some messages for her and went to sleep . 

I awoken to the beeping sound of my ringtone , it showed sweetheart calling . "Assalamu alaikum , how are you babes ? Where have you been? " I flooded her with my questions . 

"Walekum assalam , chill Muss am fine , its just fever and a sore throat . Am on three days of medication and then I will be fit . " she said in a cracked voice . 

"It's been two whole days since we met and I already miss you . Aren't your parents planning to go out ?" I asked laughing . "Hahaha patience babe patience . " she replied .

"I can't wait anymore , ask them to go for a second honeymoon and let me make my honeymoon with you . " I said joshingly , as she started giggling . "Acha listen Muss , I gotta go , mum's calling , bye love ya . " she said in a curbed voice . 

"Theek hai , bye take care , love you too and get well soon . " I said and disconnected the phone. 

It felt so marvelous to hear her alluring voice , it acted like a spell on me , putting me in a trance.