Code LOVE (10)



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Prithvi requested Dharaa to help him sit up. Dharaa held his arms and tried to pull him up. The tug resulted in bringing her closer to him. Dharaa felt coy and shifted back a little. He is a patient and I am a doctor, then why am I feeling this awkwardness, Dharaa wondered. 

She stood up and grabbed a towel. She soaked it in warm water from the kettle and dabbed his face with the warm towel. 

Gathering her chaotic thoughts, looking at him, she said, I don't know how to react Prithvi. How are the hospital authorities involved? What's exactly your mission? I will surely help for the right cause. But I should know what's happening first. 

Prithvi held her hand and put the towel down. It was necessary for me to hide. Also, you being with me, must be a secret at any cost. Else they will go after you too and I won't be able to tolerate that, Prithvi looked into Dharaa's eyes.

Dharaa glanced at him and tried to figure out his feelings. 

We need more honest people like you Dharaa, for this mission. I know you are brave and forthright. But I don't have instructions from my seniors as yet so I won't be able to disclose more. Nevertheless, please trust me, it's for your betterment too. You are in a noble profession and things should remain like so, Prithvi said.

Dharaa thought that Prithvi shouldn't get more stressed in this situation. 

Okay fine, I will go ahead and trust you,  Dharaa patted his shoulder. But don't strain yourself. You should rest more. You are not fully recovered yet. It's the painkillers that are aiding your movements. But your body needs respite. Actually, we both need to rest now. I'm exhausted too. My mind also needs a break, Dharaa's face was sort of wilted with all the rush and scurry the whole day. 

I've paracetamol for my aid but what about you? Do you need me to sing a lullaby? I'm a very good singer by the way. I bet you will get a peaceful sleep, Prithvi joked.

How can you be so relaxed and casual, in such a condition? You can even joke? I admire and wonder what kind of training you're given. But at the same time I wouldn't mind hearing a song from you, Dharaa smirked too.

Prithvi laughed and then groaned a little gently touching his wound.

Prithvi are you okay? Dharaa put her hand over his. Their eyes met and Prithvi cried, Ouch! 

Did it hurt? Am sorry, Dharaa said. 

No it didn't, I'm kidding, he chuckled.

Do you have a boyfriend? Prithvi said unexpectedly. 

Prithvi can't you be serious once? Stop joking and sleep, Dharaa said.

I'm not joking Dharaa. The question is as serious as it can be. Is there a chance I can be a candidate? I'm sure there must be a list of contenders pursuing you, Prithvi said glancing at her face up and down.

I'm tired. Let's talk tomorrow, Dharaa dodged the question and settled on the sofa.

Hey, are you going to keep me hanging in this condition? Prithvi  appealed.

But Dharaa dismissed his appeal by covering herself with the blanket.

How did I get tangled in all this? And how am I supposed to sleep with this racing heart?, she thought as she closed her eyes.



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Disclaimer : The story is fictional, resemblance of any sort to any person, living or dead, or any real event is purely coincidental. 

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM

    Hey Where is this going to take a turn?

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  2. Sagna BhagatApril 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM

    Just when I was getting into the flow and visualizing everything, you left me hanging! Not fair at all—where's the next episode? Can't wait to see where this story is heading!

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    1. juiApril 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM

      Hehehhee....keeping the suspense alive! Stay tuned for tomorrow

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  3. Rama KashyapJune 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM

    Getting more and more intriguing

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