Manju came and took Manvi away as little babies weren't allowed to stay overnight in the hospital. Sana fed me the dinner, gave me the medicine and ate her dinner as well. She then emptied the urine bag, dimmed the lights and slept on her bed.

Lying in my bed, looking at her sleeping figure in the distant, I recollected all the events which happened on this day of my life. From a lover boy in college to being a heartbroken single to a husband and then a father in one single day.

I didn't dare to question her much since I was already overloaded with all the above situations. As the doctor said I have to be calm and go slow on my brain. The way eating too much at once can cause problem in digesting, similarly asking too many questions on one single day would cause problem in digesting those information.
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I said my prayers and looked at my palms. Hmmm.. yet another day of the life in the hospital.

"Good morning!" Said Sana sliding the curtains to allow the sunlight inside.

"Good morning Sana", I said with a smile. I sighed looking at her beautiful face.

She got a toothbrush with some toothpaste on it.

"Say EEE.."she said.

"Please can I do it myself?" I asked her with a puppy face.

She nodded and passed the brush to me.

"I'll go to the bathroom and do this", I said.

"No, not until doctor approves." She said strictly.

I nodded with a pouty face. I brushed my teeth and she placed a bowl to spit into it. Felt so uncomfortable doing it. I gargle my mouth with some water and spit it into the bowl again. I looked at her face to see if she had any kind of disgusted facial expression as she saw the mess. She was totally normal. She then went and emptied the bowl. She wiped my face with wet wipes while I gazed at her.

"Do you feel like passing motion?", She asked.

"Huh?", I gulped. I did, but how do I tell her. I mean, I felt so uncomfortable while spitting or while she emptied the urine bowl. Passing motion will be just another level of embarrassment.

"Should I get a bedpan for you?", She asked again by framing her question differently.

I nodded no. I will wait until the doctor comes. I'll ask him for his permission to allow me move and do my dirty jobs myself. She might be my wife but I still can't remember anything about her. Plus it's so awkward and gross. Wouldn't she feel like throwing up looking at my feces. Forget about looking at it alone, even the smell might make her throw up. I would, even if it was my wife. I wonder how she did that duty while I was unconscious.

"Okay, then let's have our breakfast." She said.

"Hmmm", I nodded.

She got the breakfast tray and fed me the same. Breakfast tasted a little better than the lunch and dinner, so I finished it quickly.

She sat and ate her breakfast. My bowel was pleading me to allow it to release the pressure off it. But I can't permit.

"Sana, what time will the doctor come?", I asked

"May be around 10:30am. Any problem? Are feeling okay?", She asked me out of concern.

"No, I am fine. I was just asking.", I said.

I looked at the watch it was 9:43am. Arghhh.. I think the clock is slow. Why doesn't it move?

Divert your mind Sidharth, that's the best you can do to help yourself. The more you think about it, the more you feel like doing.

I picked up the remote and turned on the TV. I changed the channel too quickly, my face was turning red and hot while I put my whole strength to hold my bowel. I was perspiring heavily. She looked at me and came running to me.

"Are you alright? Why are you sweating so much?", She asked as she touched my forehead to check for the temperature.

"I am good. I was just feeling a bit warm.", I said pushing a smile on my face.

"Wait, I'll reduce the temperature of AC", she said as she picked up the remote and reduced the temperature to 17°. Oh hell, the chilled air is making it worst to control. I looked at the time it was 9:53am.

There was a knock on the door. I sighed, as I thought it might be the doctor but it was Manju with Manvi. Manvi was crying. Sana took her in her arms.

"The new diaper has caused rashes on her skin.", Manju said.

"Didn't you buy the nappy brand I had asked you?", Sana asked.

"They didn't have the stock.", Manju said.

"Sidharth, I'll be right back. I need to buy a nappy cream and her regular brand nappy for her. Will that be fine with you?", She asked me.

"I am fine, please attend to Manvi.", I said to her.

She nodded and took her purse and left with Manju and Manvi. Puff.. I can't hold it anymore. I pulled out all the wires and rushed to the attached toilet by holding my urine bag. I pulled up the toilet seat and picked up my gown to sit on it.

All the poop flushed out of my bowel at once and I gasped for the breath. Aahhh.. what a relief!! When I was satisfied I cleaned up and flushed the commode. I washed my hand with the liquid soap and dried it. As I opened the door, I found Sana's glaring eyes on me.

"I.. I.. I had to use the toilet.", I fumbled getting scared of her anger filled eyes.

"Why are you out of bed? This is the 3rd time you pulled out all those wires by yourself since yesterday. Do you know how the nurse glares at me everytime she has to re-do this? You could have told me. I would have given you a bedpan." She said sternly.

"I am sorry.. but I.. I feel uncomfortable and quite embarrassing when you do such dirty duties. I am fine Sana.", I said putting my head down. She looked at me for sometime in silence.

"Hold my shoulder, I'll take you back.", I put my arms around her shoulder and she helped me to get to the bed. "The wound shouldn't come in contact with water until it heals. Why don't you understand?", She said with calmly.

"I don't poop through my chest." I said sarcastically as I sat on the bed.

She glared at me again and I held my ears to say sorry to her. I never thought that after my parents, I would fear of anyone's wrath. But I would be lying if I say I ain't scared of Sana's anger. Hmm.. I stand corrected, it isn't the fear of anger but fear of hurting her. I would never want to hurt her for the way she cares for me, no one would.

There was a knock on the door and it was Dr. Subramania. He walked in and greeted me and Sana.

"How are you doing Sidharth?", He asked.

"I am doing good doctor.", I said with a smile.

He checked the various reports and did inspection of my wound.

"Good! Everything is on track. You are recovering well Sidharth. I am happy with your progress. I think you are ready to go home tomorrow morning. We just have few blood tests to be done today.", He said.

"Doctor, please tell Sana to allow me to use rest room for nature calls atleast. She doesn't allow me to move out of the bed.", I requested the doctor. She frowned at me.

He smiled and nodded okay.

"You can attend your nature calls but make sure your wound doesn't come in contact with water until it heals fully. No bathing, only sponge bath is allowed. Eating healthy food is important and avoid junk and high sodium foods.", He said.

"Yes doctor, I've heard all this from her mouth already.", I said pointing at Sana.

"She is a good wife, Sidharth. I understand it will be difficult for you since you don't remember quite a few things about the past. But trust me, you've got a very good companion who would support you in this phase.", He said.

"I am grateful to have her support. She is a blessing in this situation", I said making her turn pink out of embarrassment. She excused herself citing the reason of checking on Manvi to save herself from feeling mortified by our praises.

"Doctor, will I ever remember what I've forgotten?, I asked.

"There is a possibility that your memories might return though we can't assure. But even if it does, it may take time.", He said.

"Hmmm..", I nodded. I so want to reminisce the memories which I would have shared with Sana and Manvi I thought.

"Take care and don't stress your brain too much. Will see you around the discharge tomorrow.", He said with a smile while leaving.

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