Cries Behind Smiles

Chapter 31 : Destiny

I lightly slapped his cheeks , patting his head I removed his brown locks that were falling on his forehead.
when I shouted again his name,slapping his cheeks with more pressure this time
he grunted in response.

Oh Allah he's going to explode like hot lava If he's body keeps on burning like that.

I immediately removed his jacket , socks and undid some buttons of his shirt to cool him down.
Then I rushed towards washroom taking some gauzes with me along with a cup of water.
I put the wet gauze on his forehead,applying slight pressure.
After doing this procedure few times his eyes fluttered open.
I can't even describe the happiness I felt when his lazy gaze met mine.

Are you okay? I asked smoothly in low tone but my throat was heavy, it came with emotions.

Hayaa.... I'm ok
He almost whispered in lazy tone , but seeing my anxious eyes he immediately put up a facade .

This little fever couldn't do a thing to me.

First time his confident tone didn't get on my nerves.But I actually smiled.

Hayaat!! I'm not dying that you are pouring these waterfalls.
He said in a reprimanding tone but his eyes told me he was just being sarcastic

I didn't realized but then my hand immediately came to my cheeks,noticing them wet.

When did it happened.I think in panic .But I don't cry easily,I'm used to seeing such situations.

I immediately removed wetness from my cheeks almost blushing at my actions.

I'm not crying and why would I cry for a jerk like you.Mother Earth would be glad to be free from such maniac.

His mouth curved upwards a little.

I'm not crying for you its just hospital shifts and all that stuff is stressing me out

I tried to build my lie strong by acting nonchalant but this bloody jerk's eyes were smiling
Now I want to take myself back to the past and let him die in fever.

Ok stop being amused tell me what's wrong ??

I diverted the topic turning to important point

He coughed few times telling me there is much blockage and he had sore throat too because I noticed the change in his voice

"I think your cold got worse and now your upper respiratory tract mild infection is not letting your fever down"

Whoa whoa doc . No need to mess my brain with these words . Just deal with it your way

Then what he said next put my heart in jumping rhythm

I trust you

Again this stupid soul tearing gaze , It creates a bubble like all other things are evacuated from there

I was unable to speak for some seconds

He left me speechless . That's why I hate him . Nobody makes me speechless.
I tried to act normal
Ohh....O....Ok.Let me make some soup for you .
I needed to get out of here and clear my head .
God I hate this!!!!!

Really you're finally getting what you lacked all this time and now you are pushing it away . My inner self reprimanded

No that was in the past . I need some time

I moved towards stove putting things to boil I imagined again and again his last words and after few seconds It brought a smile on my face

A smile of acceptance.