" Sir Mrs Gill has regained consciousness" a nurse interrupted Shubman's please, delivering the long awaited news.

A rush of relief flooded through him, pushing aside his fear and guilt, and replacing them with hope and gratitude. He quickly stood up and followed the nurse back to Yn's room.

As he entered, he saw Yn's eyes fluttering open. Their gazes met, and a weak smile formed on her lips. Shubman rushed to her side, taking her hand in his.

"Yn you're awake" his exclaimed, his voice filled with joy and relief. Yn nodded weakly, her voice frail but filled with warmth.

" I'm here you don't need to worry anymore".

Tears welled in Yn eyes " I am so sorry, I..I am being burden again" hearing those words, Shubman frowned before shaking his head vigorously.

" If you say that again no one will be more upset then me! Understand" he scolded her thinking like that. Yn weakly smiled tears in her eyes.

The doctor entered the room and smiled at Yn. "Hello, Mrs Gill how are you feeling know". Yn smiled but soon frowned upon hearing "Mrs Gill". She glanced at Shubman, who was just staring at her palm. She looked back at doctor but didn't said anything.

"On scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the pain".

"8. My legs are hurting".

Shubman looked at the doctor remembering the doctor said Yn's leg was fractured. The doctor nodded and made a note on his clipboard. " I'll prescribe some pain medicine for you and we also need to do some tests and scan to the assess the extent of the injury and determine the next step for treatment".

Yn nodded, understanding the necessity of the tests. Shubman squeezed her hand reassuring, his eyes filled with concern.

As soon as the doctor left, Yn glanced back at Shubman, her heart thumping weirdly. " S... shubham, why did the doctor call me Mrs Gill? My name is Yn Ramakrishnan".

Shubman's eyes met her and they didn't break the eye contact " they thought you're my wife-" " Oh my god! You have to tell them I am not your wife!"

" What's the need? Leave it and focus on getting better" he said caressing her hand. He doesn't mind them thinking she's his wife? He actually wanted it to make it come true, he wanted to marry her!

A nurse entered the room " Mr Gill doctor is calling you in his cabin" she said giving Yn some medicine, Shubman exhaled sharply before saying " I'll be right back. Take rest".
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" I am afraid that she won't be able to walk a for a month or maybe a year". Hearing this Shubman's world went upside down. He licked his lips being anxious, " do..do we have any solution for this".

" Yes she needs to take care of herself, follow a strict physical therapy and rehabilitation program," the doctor explained calmly.

" Anything else doctor" shubham asked.

" Yes, as her husband, your love, support and patience will be crucial in her journey towards regaining mobility" the doctor added.

Taking a deep breath Shubman mustered his power and love for her. " I will do everything in my power to help her. Thankyou doctor".

The doctor smiled kindly, understanding the turmoil Shubman was going through. " Remember to also take care of yourself during this process. It's important to have a support system for both of you".

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Yn got to know about her condition and was very heartbroken at the thought of being disabled. She thought she was burdening Shubman even after he helped her so much. She was quite all the time, even when Shubman try to talk to her she only reply in one word or sentence.

Today was the day when Yn will get discharged. Shubman did all the necessary arrangements .

" Here Yn change your clothes and here is your un..underclothes" he kept it near the table, Yn realised that is not able to wear it herself. A tear slipped from her eyes.

Shubman saw the tear in her eyes, his heart sinking with guilt "i just wanted you to try yourself, love. I didn't forget your condition. I am so sorry" he thought to himself. Hurriedly, he approached her and gently wiped her tears.

"I am sorry Yn, I'll call the nurse to help you" the nurse came and help her to change into comfortable clothes.

Shubman took a step back and admired her, his eyes filled with admiration. " You look beautiful Yn and you're very strong" he whispered sincerely.

Yn managed a small smile. Shubman squeezed her hand softly, trying to comfort her. Despite her silence, Shubman understood the dept of her emotions, and he was determined to be her pillar of strength.
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" Welcome home! I really missed you" the caretaker warmly greeted her earning a smile from her " I also missed you" she said while hugging her.

" Okay, enough! Mrs D'Souza, Yn need rest and a healthy soup please make that for her till then I take her to bed" he said while grabbing the wheelchair.

The caretaker nodded and went to kitchen, Shubman took her in his arm and she wrapped her arms around his neck eyes on the ground. Oh how he wished she would keep looking at him.

He started walking upstairs with her in his arms, entering his room with her. It was Yn's first time entering in his room, she snapped towards him " this is not my room" she whispered, a soft smile forming on his lips.

" I know, it's my room".

"But-".

"No buts Yn. I can't let you stay in your room alone. What if you need something also your room is too small for both of us.

He gave her reassuring smile. " Where will you sleep, the couch is very small for you".

"It's fine I will manage", Shubman said softly, not caring where he will sleep. He wanted her to get better as soon as possible. He leaned in placing a kiss on her forehead.

As Yn closed her eyes, feeling his kiss on her forehead, the feeling became overwhelming yet so calming. He was her safe place.

"I'll bring the soup".
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"Come on, Yn! Once again!" Shubman was helping her in her rehabilitation, she slowly held the bars again, straighting her left leg, she shut her eyes tightly as the pain started to creep in.

He had been there for her throughout her recovery, supporting her every step of the way. Shubman understood that the road to rehabilitation was not easy, and it required pushing past one's limits to regain strength and mobility.

But it was even harder for him to witness the pain she endured during those grueling sessions.

As Yn gripped the bars tightly, a sheem of sweat forming on her forehead.

"Remember Yn the pain is temporary and you are strong you can overcome from this".

Tears streaming from Yn's eyes but she knew that shubham was doing for her own good.

She tried to step forward but her leg twisted, making her loose her balance. She closed her eyes tightly, ready for the pain to occur but instead she felt an arm around her, keeping her in place.

Shubman's strong embrace steadied her, and she found herself staring at his Hazel orbs, she felt comfort in his presence. " I have got you Yn " he whispered softly.

"Be careful, now try again."
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It was mid night Yn woke up because she was thirsty, she saw the jug was other side of bed.

She glanced at Shubman and saw him sleeping on the couch uncomfortably.
She couldn't help but to think about how selfless Shubman had been throughout her recovery. He had been her rock, her support system.

Yn knew that Shubman was exhausted from taking care of her and helping her rehabilitation every day.
She didn't wanted to disturb him.

Despite the pain she dragged herself near the jug but it slipped from the table and crashed onto the floor, shattering on the floor. Yn winched at the sound, fearing that it might wake Shubman up.

She quickly glanced towards him, to him already walking towards her " are you alright?" He asked her softly.

Yn felt mix of emotions she was feeling guilty " i am sorry Shubman i didn't wanted to wake you up. I just wanted to drink water" her voice trailed off as she noticed the worry lines on his face.

He made her sit and kneeled infront of her " you should her woken me up yn" tears welled up in her eyes " i didn't wanted to bother you anymore. I thought I could manage it."

He slowly stood up, before setting himself beside her. He glanced at her eyes, hurting was evident in his eyes.

'Did she really think I'll take her as burden?.

He smiled sadly, brushing a stand of hair away from her face, before caressing her cheek with his thumb,
" Do you think so low of me?".

Yn opened her mouth but nothing came out of it, her chest was heaving. She can never think of him in that way, he was everything for her.

He helped her from the beginning and here she was just increasing his problems. He was being so selfless, her eyes started to get blurry because of the unshed tears.

Shubman got up from the bed and left to fetch water for her, she wiped her tears and watched him leave the room.

When Shubman returned with the glass of water, he handed it to her gently and sat down beside her.

"Drink up".

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