Chapter: 2

"Doctor, Any progress?When will she regain her consciousness?"Abhinav asked to the doctor who is sitting across him in his comfy chair.They are separated by a glass table.

The doctor is holding a report file in his left hand and studying it very carefully.

Abhinav looking at him eagerly ,waiting for his answer with a hope that maybe this time he will say something positive.

A moment later,letting out a sigh the doctor closed the file and put it on the table. And finally looked up at Abhinav's face.

"I am sorry,Abhinav.There is no improvement can be seen in her recent test report."He said , making him dishearten .

Abhinav's face fell abruptly as his hope crushed once again .His eyes teared up.

The doctor rose from his chair and came to him.

He placed his hand on Abhinav's shoulder as he spoke "In this 4 years you always ask me as to when she will regain consciousness.And everytime I'd to dishearten you."

"I wish,I could say something pleasant  which would give you happiness."The doctor consoled him.

That's all he can do right now.

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After meeting the doctor when Abhinav came back into her room,Mrs.Braganza has gone by then.

He sat beside her head and keep staring at her for a long time.His eyes were reflecting his emotions.

"No matter what other say,I know you'll be fine  you'll come back to me.It may not be soon but that day will come for sure."He said ,breaking his long silence .

Though he said those words to her but the truth is he said those words to himself to encourage,to make himself brave.

The evening rolled off  and the night come.Abhinav is still in the hospital ,talking with her in her room.

"I'd a meeting this morning with a big corporate company."He said while arranging the liilies on flower vase which he had brought for her this morning.

"And you will be happy to know that I have cracked the deal."He said ,this time looking at her sleeping face,having a smug smile on his face .

He has done arranging the flower vase,So he sat back on his chair and continued.

"Dad was very pleased with me for it.He praised me a lot."

He kept on talking to her and when he feel sleepy ,he slept there;in her room on sofa.

Next day morning ....

Mrs.braganza came into the room for Amaira's morning check up.

When she entered ,she found him sleeping on sofa.She shook her head,having a smile on her face.

She closed the door and walked towards the bed.And the sound of her footsteps ,woke him.

He rose to a sitting position and rubbed his eyes briskly .

"Good morning,my son."Mrs.Braganza  wished, seeing him got up.

"Good morning,Mrs.Braganza."he wished her back,his voice sounded husky.

"Again you slept here!"She said while checking out Amaira's heartbeat on monitor screen.

"I was talking with her at night.I don't know when I fall asleep."He replied, smiling sheepishly while scratching the back of his head.

Mrs.Braganza chuckled lowly.

He grabbed his coat which was lying on sofa and walked towards the door.He is going for freshen up.Before going out of the room he turned at Mrs.Braganza.

"I'll be right back.Please don't give her injection until I come back"He requested her.

Mrs.Braganza looked at him and nodded her head in response .

Abhinav smiled at her and walked out of the room for freshen up.He went into the waiting room's washroom and at first did his morning business  and then washing his face,he came back into her room .

Mrs.Braganza kept her promise.She did give her injection only when he came back .And as usual Abhinav held Amaira's hand and closed his eyes at that time.

"You love her very much"Mrs.Braganza said ,it was a statement not a question .

Abhinav looked at Amaira and smiled as he answered"Yes,I love her...more than my own life.She is the reason for that I'm living."

"You know what?I'm amazed when I look at you."She said to him.

Abhinav looked up at her face.

"Why so?"He asked confused.

"I'm taking care of her from the last 4 year.And in those years I've witnessed your love, your care and concern for her.I've never seen anyone love someone this much."She explained her statement.

Abhinav smiled only .

"She must have something special that's why you love her so much."Mrs.Braganza added, looking down at Amaira.

"She is special herself."He mumbled.Also his eyes were on Amaira.

"Please tell me something about her.I don't know anything about her."Mrs.Braganza requested.

"About her?"Abhinav rose from his chair and went near the window.

"Words will fall short If I start describing her.I don't think I have to tell you how beautiful she is ,you can see that by yourself."He chuckled .

Mrs.Braganza gave him a smile and  nodded in agreement.

Abhinav glanced out the window as he continued"And about her nature?Well...She was intelligent, focused,self confident and compassionate.She was not just practical and strong but also sensible and responsible.Besides She was always very punctual .And she used to dislike those people who isn't punctual about his/her work."

"And you know what,Mrs.Braganza?Once I was belong to that group; lazy and unpunctual.And she used to get irritated a lot by this habit of mine."He chuckled softly, remembering those moments.

"If you don't mind,Can I ask you something?"She asked after a minute of silence.

He snapped out of his trance at her voice and turned around at her.

Mrs.Braganza standing near the bed,beside her head at that time.

"Yeah,of course.Ask whatever you want to."he said.

"If you don't mind,Can you tell me how did your love story start?Like how did you both first meet?How did fall in love?Who did propose to whom?..and everything.Please !!"She requested him like a child who wants to hear bed time story.

"Our love story?"He got surprised at her sudden demand.

"Yes,I really want to know it."she said, excitement could be seen on her face.

"But ...I.."he was hesitating whether or not to tell her .

Mrs.Braganza noticed his hesitation.

"If you have any problem to share your love story with me then its ok.No problem."She said .But her face betrayed her,it was showing her sadness.

Abhinav hastened to say ,seeing her glum face"There's nothing like that,Mrs.Braganza.I don't have any problem."

"Okay,I will tell you our love story......Our sweet love story."He agreed.

"Really!!"Mrs.Braganza exclaimed,her face brightened with a broad smile.

Abhinav nodded smilingly.

"But it will take time to finish.What about your duty?"he asked .

"Today is my half day duty.I was about to leave after checking her anyway.So ,there won't be any problem. I can stay here and listen to your love story."She said, grinning widely.

Abhinav chuckled seeing her eagerness and curiosity.

"Okay,then."He came near the bed and sat on his regular stool.

Mrs.Braganza took a seat on sofa ,eagerly waiting for him to start.

Abhinav relaxed himself,taking a deep breath and then started "So, It's all begin......"

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