It took the doctors nearly 2 hours to finish the operation also the blood reached in time, so there was nothing to worry about.
During the operation, Sud, Aom and I was sitting in a bench and uncle was sitting Infront of us. None of us were saying anything. I was looking at Sud this whole time and trying to observe his reactions. It felt like his soul left his body by the time. He was just sitting there, but his mind was nowhere to be found. I guess, he was paring for his mom.
The light of the operation room was switched to blue from red, the doctor came out of the
operation room and gave us the good news that aunt's operation was successful but she will need to be kept in ICU for a certain period of time until she wakes up.
I was the first one to speak.
"Thanks Uncle!"
"It's nothing young master. You all can go back and have some rest. Our team will monitor her for the time being. You need not to worry."
Seeing the love and helplessness in the eyes of Sud and his father, I knew they won't agree to go back. So...
"Uncle, can I use the private chamber for now?"
"Yes, young master. That room is ready for you to use. You can go there anytime you like."
"Okey, uncle we will wait there then."
Suddenly, Sud,
"Can I see my mom for once?"
This is the first time, I heard him saying something in this last 4 hours.
"Yes, you can. Nurse will take you there."
Uncle and Sud went to see aunt and I along with Aom decided to step back. As we were uninvited into their family gathering.
After visiting aunt, I took them to the private room to get some rest. I asked Aom to go back, saying she doesn't need to be here.
"No, I will stay with you both. It's not like I have something important to do. Besides, Sud is my friend, how can I leave him alone in such a time. Am not going anywhere."
Judging from her reaction and determination, I was quite sure she is not going to listen to anyone.
Suddenly, uncle started,
"You both are his friends? I almost know about each and every friend of his, but never heard about both of you."
"Uncle, we just met 10 days ago! We all were participating in the 'King & Queen of Campus' competition. And we met there first."
"Oh!
"Sorry, guys! Because of me you couldn't partake in the last session. You have to leave the competition."
"It's worth it man! Don't feel sad about such an unimportant thing." - Aom
"Yeah! It's nothing, am glad you are okay now." -Me
Sud suddenly came near me and took my hand into his,
"You are really my life saver bruh. I will never be able to repay what you did for me today."
"It's something I should have done. Don't overthink it."
"No, not like everyone do this."
"Son, you really have saved my family. Thank you so much. Words are not enough to express my gratitude."
"It's nothing uncle. Really! I am glad that I could help you in such a critical time."
As I saw uncle to bend down,
"What are you doing uncle. Please, don't embarrasses me!"
I was in a lose of words. I have not been with many people so I don't know how to deal with such situation. Maybe, Sud understand my hesitation!
"Dad, have you eat anything? I will buy some fruits."
"I will go with you!"
I just left the place in hurry. I am not comfortable to talk with seniors and also I cannot handle my emotions properly at such a moment.
After coming out of the room, I saw my bodyguard standing outside of the room in a upright position.
"Young Master! Do you need anything?"
"Why didn't you go back? Didn't I told you I don't want you to follow me."
"Sorry, Young Master! It's Master's order to follow you around and never let you be alone. He was so worried about you."
"Yeah, Yeah! Whatever. You won't follow my order then?"
"Please, Young Master! Don't make it complicated for me."
"As you please. Go buy me some foods and get some changes for all of us."
"Okay. Young Master. Will be right back."
"You have the credit card right?"
"Yes, Young Master."
One thing that I must say, this bodyguard of mine is so good at observing. He can notice each and small details about everything. I bet he will bring changes of right size for all of us. So, I can relax about this.
"I never knew, I have such a rich friend."
I was again lost in my thoughts and Sud bring me back!
"It's nothing like that!"
"Yes, Young Master."
"Come on don't tease me man! That are my father's money not mine."
"Isn't that the same thing?"
"No! Never! No way!"
I don't want someone to be close to me for my money. Its so painful when you know that someone was being your friend only for your money. That hurts and I had experienced that before. It is also one of the reason why I transferred my college and why I built this solid wall around me. But to my surprise Sud is really breaking through it. And I don't like it.
I always try to remain as low as possible. But during that time I didn't think of anything. I just wanted to help Sud and his family. I felt their deep connection, their family bond and also I cannot see anyone cry (my biggest weakness) that's why I had to use my powers and connections to save his mom. Or else, I might never let them know about my identity.
He suddenly give me a tight hug. I don't like to be touched like that. But I didn't hate it. Unexpectedly, I liked the warmth of his hug.
"It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor! I don't care. I only know that you saved my mom. And you own me. If necessary, I repay you with my life. And believe me, I mean each and every words of mine."
"——"
I was as like as always speechless. Didn't know what to say. So, in reply I just gave him a small smile. Am I becoming addicted to him? Why am I feeling like this? What kind of feeling is this? Am confused.
Brain: "Alert! Don't fall for his trap. He is only with you because of your money."
Heart: "I don't think so. Look at his eyes. He is a pure soul."
Brain: "He is a cheater."
Heart: "Mark my words."
Brain: "You do so! He will only be with you as long as you can be helpful for him."
"Young Master, here are some foods and cloths. I hope you will like them."
Mac, my bodyguard stunned me as I and Sud was still hugging at that moment.
"Thank you, Mac. Give them to Sud. I will be right back."
"Where are you going?" - Sud
"Just outside for a walk."
"I will go with you."
"No, you need rest. Uncle is also alone. Go and talk with him."
"But you also need some rest. You are working so hard for last 6 hours."
"Its nothing. You go back!"
I just want to be alone for a moment to process all of the events that happened today. As I left from there I directly went to my favorite and one of the quietest place of the hospital.
"Maybe I can be friend with him. I don't think he is a bad guy."
Brain: "Whatever happens, Don't open up yet. Or else you will get hurt again."
"Maybe you are right or maybe not."
Heart: "Wait for the right time dude! Everything will be alright."
I don't want to go back yet. So, I just sat on one of the branches beside the lake. The weather was too good. Nice aroma of flowers, fresh air, not hot nor cold. I love this kind of weather. I just sat there, don't know how much time has passed. As I was just listening to my favorite playlist. It happens often.
"Oh my God! I was so worried about you."
"Why? What happened?"
"Nothing! Did you watched the time tho?"
"Not really!"
Its 10 past 30. I actually spend a lot of time here lol.
"We were searching for you for like 30 mins. And you were nowhere to be found."
"Sorry, but why are you searching for me? Is aunt alright?"
"Yes, she is totally fine now. Doctor told me, they will shift mom to a cabin soon, and she is recovering fast."
"She is awake?"
"Yes!"
"Thank God! Then why are you here? Shouldn't you be with her."
"I thought you were kidnapped as you were not returning for such a long time?"
Wait who will kidnap me from my hospital, infront of my personal bodyguard. Yeah, Mac was there all the time waiting for me to return. But he didn't show himself infront of me. Like always.
"Lol! Don't overthink! Didn't you think I might have gone back."
"I knew, you won't"
What to say? Why you believed? And why am I still here? I don't know.
"Waana sit with me for some time."
"I'll love to."
"Real friends will never judge you, no matter what. No matter how carry, poor, rich or whatever you are! They will accept you as you are."