Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye (How I Found You)!

For You

Mira POV
As I see from the window, it's all hazy and dark. I think more rain will occur.
It's 6 pm already,
I am in Sidharth's room. Checking his condition. he is sleeping soundly.
I don't know what held me but his condition made me vulnerable for a moment.
I am a doctor, I know treating patients is a difficult task. But treating your dear ones is more difficult. I am helpless right now. I cannot conduct any lab test. I can't consult any doctor in person as its raining. I am praying to God, may his condition remains stable & his fever gets down.
I talked to Sidharth's mom also. She was worried but I lied to her that it's a mild fever. I also told her as a doctor I will not leave my patient.

Soon my mind occupied by another thought. Dinner.
I went out of the room. I instructed Sidharth's maid to make khichdi in dinner. They asked me what I should want in dinner. I said khichdi.

Sidharth POV

I open my eyes as my sleep got disturbed with sudden sound. Something banged on my window glass. I think it's all windy outside. I then start thinking I am all alone in my room.
Where is Mira?
Has she left!
Ofcourse she should go now. She has already has done so much. How can I be so selfish. She is not my maid afterall, neither she is my wife, Unfortunately..
Suddenly my room door opens and I saw Mira coming to my room. She looks tired. And she is in her thoughts.
Sid: hey
Mira:( smiles widely). Hey!! What a pleasant surprise. You good??
Sid: thanks to you
Mira: hmm, matlab you are good.
Chalo dekhte hai! Let's see.
She took out thermometer again and placed it in my mouth. And start watching her wrist watch.
She placed her fingers on my radial artery to check pulse.
After a minute, she took out the thermometer and I asked

"How much it shows?"

Mira: 100.6'f
That means you have fever . You are irresponsible. I don't know why haven't you told me earlier Sidharth.?
Sid: actually I had a fever since yesterday morning.
Mira: what?
Sid: I want to tell you then you will cancel my visit to hospital
Mira: ofcourse I would.
That means you ignored your health for that stupid hospital function. It's not some Oscar function damn it!!
Sid: b..bbut. Mira!
Mira: no why you attended.?
Sid: for you!!

Mira eyes widened in surprise.
Sid: ofcourse for you Mira, I cannot risk your reputation on stake. You have promised them. I have promised them to come. he suddenly change his Statement.

Mira: still you should tell me about your fever. I could give you medicine then.
Sid: for that yes I know , I ignored and I am sorry. He winked.
Mira: you are such a child. Mira smiles widen.
Both laughed..

Mira pov
I never would have thought he is having fever since yesterday and still this man came to hospital function. I cherish his friendship. Yes he is a true friend. Now it's my turn to look after him.

Suddenly room door knocked
Sid: come in
Servant: sir here is your dinner.
Sid: ok keep it here.
Servant turned to Mira. Ma'am can I bring your food here?
Mira: yes, I will have my dinner with Sidharth. Mira looks Sidharth. Both smiled.
.......
Sid: Khichdi!!!
I will not have it.
Mira :Dare you refuse it Mr oberoi, you will see my most angry form.
Sid was shocked with her reaction , next moment saw spoon with Khichdi going in his mouth. Mira feeding Khichdi to Sidharth. Sidharth without any resistance eating it peacefully. As if he waited for this moment from years.

Mira POV

I never have shown authority on anyone. But this man is making me mad. First he hides his sickness, now he is showing tantrums. He said he hate khichdi. What was he expecting Italian cuisine?. Next moment i took his plate and start feeding him from the spoon. I know i am crossing patient doctor line. But I can't help it. This patient need to be cared with extreme precision.
......
Sid: where is your dinner?
Mira: it is here.
Sid: khichdi?
Mira: yes.
Sid: my maid served you this? I will fire them .
Mira: I asked them to serve me khichdi.
Sid: why?
Mira: because I want to have Khichdi.
Sid: but you are not sick
Mira: I too wanted to eat something light. Yesterday dinner at hospital function was heavy.
Sid: you are eating this food for me so that I don't feel bad.
Mira fixed her gaze on sid
And said
I have my ways to tame stubborn patients. Then winks.

"You are a crazy doctor". Sid replied while smiling .

"I know". Mira pouted.
Both had khichdi in dinner.
.......
Your fever is getting on your head again. It's 101'f. Before it gets increased further let me give me you medicine.

Mira checked his temperature again. It's 101. Mira was worried as temperature start increasing in night again.

Mira: Drink this decoction again.
Sid: No Mira! Please. It's not good.

Mira:I know Sidharth. But you will feel better. I am helpless right now. Do you know outside every thing is submerged. You can see no road. It's raining heavily since last night. I cannot consult any doctor. I am using my skills and practice at this time. I am worried for you as your temperature is not coming down. I cannot give you strong medicine. It has its own side effects. Before investigation I cannot come to any conclusion. I am thankful to God , you are showing no symptoms other than fever and headache. I hoping it's regular viral fever. But still I want to conduct lab test for my own satisfaction.
Just bear me for a night.!!

Sidharth POV

She was worried!! She explained me everything. Why she is so right always, I thought. She is really a unique girl. Whatever she said is so meaningful. I regretted throwing tantrums on her. I asked her to stay as much long as she wanted to. Don't bother so much. I said I will be fine. And do whatever she says.

Sid: you go and rest Mira, its 11pm
Mira: you sleep first then I will go.
Sid : trying my best
Mira gets up from the chair placed beside Sidharth's bed. She touched Sidharth's forehead to check temperature.
Mira: I think fever is coming down, you are sweating.
Sid: that's making me more restless
Mira: it's tiring ,I know. Try to sleep please. I am letting lights off. Only night lamp distant to your bed is on.
I am here on the couch. You sleep please!
Sid: ok.
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Mira POV

My sleep was broken with a voice. I jerked and got up. I realised I slept on the couch. But who is talking in the middle of the night.??
I saw Sidharth was talking in sleep. He was afraid. He was crying.
"Don't leave us
Don't leave us
Please papa!!
Don't you love me".

He was shivering!

I gently rub his hairs and tried to calm him down. I said "don't worry Sid, I am here. Your mom is here.
No one is leaving you.
You are protected
You are loved!"
I felt something in my heart. I asked myself "What past he is hiding. He hide his sufferings with a smile. But inside he is broken. "

I feel like protecting him ,to make him assure that I AM HERE for him!!. I held his hand and sat on the floor. I gently rubbed his hand . He held my hand tightly. I don't want to disturb his sleep. I took the support of stool nearby and laid back on it,Waiting for his hand grip to loose.

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