CARE

The next day morning, I woke up a little late because I was feeling sick and dizzy. I thought the reason might be because of not eating properly yesterday. I walked out of my room to the kitchen to prepare a simple breakfast but, I had no strength to walk but still tried my level best, and I can't call Krish for help because I am not talking to him. After all, he had argued with Mathew in public and for creating a scene there. While walking suddenly, I felt weak, couldn't walk, and fell. Krish ran towards me, held me up, and asked, "Megha, what happened?"

"Leave me"

"I know you are mad with me, but just answer me. What happened?"

"Nothing much. I just did not eat properly yesterday so I am feeling weak."

"You are not only weak but also down with fever," he said and helped me to the room. He made me sit on my bed and said sternly, "Megha have you gone mad or what? Listen, first of all, you attend college in the morning and do a part-time job in the evening on top of that do you think going on a hunger strike just because of whatever happened yesterday is so necessary now."

"College is for achieving my doctor dream, working is for my living, and not eating is because of your fight with Mathew."

"Do you expect me to be quiet while he is bothering you"

"I don't care about him bothering me and all. All I care about is you and only you. What if something happens to you? What if he had hurt you?" I said.

Everything around me goes dark when I felt some taps on my cheeks and Krish's voice.

I woke up and first checked the time, it was already 2 in the afternoon and I looked around and realized that I was in the hospital and being charged with glucose. I even saw Krish walking tensed, anxious as he saw me wake up he walked faster than usual towards me and held my hand, and in a low voice said, "You scared the hell out of me never pull such a stunt on me please."

"Krish Malhotra, look I am absolutely fine.", I said as doctor Dhruv entered the room and Krish moved out giving us some room.

"Hello young lady you are completely alright now and can be discharged anytime," doctor Dhruv said

"Thank you, uncle. You have become my guardian nowadays."

"You are like my daughter, dear. Megha, if you don't mind can I tell you something."

"Yes, uncle"

"I have known Krish for approximately like some 20 years that is since his birth indeed I left Mumbai and came here only for him. He has never been so tensed, for a simple fever case and all, but as soon as you fainted, I saw a completely different person in him. He was restless the whole time, walking here and there, asking the same question, 'is Megha alright' a hundred times. To be honest, after you entered his life, he has changed there is no more the unkind, rude Krish. He has become sweet and polite towards everyone. If my guess is correct, Krish is probably in love with you. Sorry if I spoke anything wrong."

"Uncle, are you serious, was Krish scared?"

"Completely, think it yourself he could have treated you at home itself as you guys yourself are medical students do you think it is tough for him to give you medication, you please take rest I have some work. Take care, do not ever forget that you mean the world to Krish and me remember it always", he said and left. I was confused after the conversation I had no idea about things, Krish came back to the room and said, "Megha, uncle said that I can take you home now."

"Krish was it very important to admit me to the hospital"

"Forget it, now let's leave now," he said, and then we left. The next week he took such good care of me he did all the work made sure that I eat properly, sleep properly and keep myself fit, oh my god the control freak inside him was too bossy.

"Two more spoons," Krish said as he was feeding me vegetable soup.

The soup was so tasteless but still, this best friend of mine is feeding it to me. After I finish drinking the soup, I take out a box from my drawer and give it to him.

"What is this?", He asked examining the box

"Open it, your birthday gift. Sorry for giving it to you days after your birthday." I said as he excitedly open the gift

"A bracelet! Thank you so much, dear, you know this birthday is my best birthday ever because of you. Why did you spend so much money on buying this bracelet and why did you put so much effort into baking a cake for me?"

"Krish, when I was in an orphanage nobody used to celebrate birthdays but when I was with my family when my parents were alive my birthday was a festival for everyone. I know how hard it is when you were so celebrated on your day and suddenly it turns out to be like this day just another passing day. I know with your parents, your birthdays might have been great, so I tried my best to keep you happy", I said as a lone tear rolled down my eyes, remembering how lonely I am on this Earth.

"I will never remove this bracelet because it will always remind me of you, and you always make me feel calm. Megha, from now on, don't you ever think that there is no one to celebrate you no matter if it is your birthday or every day you are the one special to me. So, I will celebrate every day I am with you", he said.