Day 8

Raj came to meet Manik and stood outside of the glass door.

Manik:- Dad you shouldn't have come here.

Raj:- How are you?

Manik:- I am fine. Recovering soon.

Raj:- Sometimes I feel like I did wrong with you by forcing you to join Malhotra Industry so early.

Manik:- Why are you talking all this now?

Raj:- Because I am feeling like I am the main reason behind your break up. I forced you to work like a machine.

Manik:- No dad, it's nothing like that.

Raj:- Manik we all know how much you loved Nandini. That's why I appointed her for you. You have one last chance Manu, make it useful.

Manik:- She doesn't want to get back dad.

Raj:- So you have decided to give up?

Manik:- What else can I do now?

Raj:- As far as I know Manik Malhotra never gives up so easily. Rest you decide what you want to do.

Manik:- (smirk) Okay I get it. Thanks Dad.

Raj:- Love you beta.

Manik:- Love you too.

Day 9

Nandini:- Manik what is this? Why don't you want to take your medicine?

Manik:- Why do you care? You don't love me right?

Nandini:- Stop being so cranky. Come on, have your medicine.

Manik:- Nope.

Nandini:- (angrily) Do you want me to come inside and shove all medicine into your mouth?

Manik:- Do whatever you want but I am not taking any medicine until you say that you love me and we can get back together.

Nandini:- Manik, this is not done. You can't force me.

Manik:- Exactly Nandini, you can't force me.

Nandini:- Manik those are antibiotics and you have to take them timely.

Manik:- You are the only medicine I want in my life.

Nandini:- (angrily) Go to hell.

Day 10

Manik was coughing badly and seeing this Nandini said,

Nandini:- Manik, drink cough syrup.

Manik:- Nope.

Nandini:- What are you? 5? And I am a chocolate for you that you are demanding for it.

Manik:- Well you are more sweet than chocolate. I won't mind having this chocolate my whole life.

Nandini:- Keep your cheesy lines to yourself, I am not interested to hear them at all.

Manik:- As you wish.

Manik smiled remembering how she forced him to take medicine yesterday. She still loves him but doesn't want to express it.

Manik:- You still love me.

Nandini:- In your dreams.

Manik:- Yeah. Do you want to know what else you do in my dreams? You hug me and kiss me passionately.

Nandini:- (angrily) Shut up.

Day 11

Manik removed that guitar from his cupboard and wiping durst carefully when Nandini said,

Nandini:- Manik, why do you still blame yourself for Dhruv's death?

Manik:- Because that day I was so excited to learn a new tune and I was asking him to come fast. He was crossing the road when a car hit him and he died on the spot.

Nandini:- It was an accident.

Manik:- Yes but that accident happened because of me.

Nandini:- No Manik. That accident happened because it was destined. Even though we doctors can't save our patients sometimes, are we responsible for it? No right? We are doctors not God. Let it go Manik. He is in a better place.

Manik:- (sadly) I hope so.

Nandini cupped his face and said,

Nandini:- Hey let it out. I am here for you.

Few lonely tears rolled down by his cheeks, he just hugged her tightly and cried like a baby. Nandini rubbed his back and said,

Nandini:- It's okay to cry sometimes. It doesn't show that you are weak but make you more strong than before.

That day he cried his heart out and finally let his guilt to go away.

Day 12

Manik was recovering very fast and hearing this news his whole family came to meet him again.

Mukti:- Just 2 days more bro. I am sure your reports will be negative.

Manik:- Stop worrying about me and take care of yourself. Stop going out shopping and no parties with friends, got it?

Mukti:- This is not done bro.

Cabir:- Oh please stop crying like a kid.

Mukti:- I am not a kid.

Cabir:- Well I can see that.

That's it Mukti started pulling his hairs and seeing this Manik started laughing. After a long time seeing him laughing like this, Raj and Neonika were happy. Raj said to Nandini,

Raj:- Thanks beta. Because of you we got to know about our mistakes otherwise we would never realize it and keep forcing Manik for everything.

Nandini:- You don't need to thank me, uncle. It's my duty.

Neonika:- My son still loves you a lot. Can't you give him another chance?

Nandini:- Aunty I always thought that Manik doesn't value our relationship but now I know the reason behind his behavior. So I will think about it.

Neonika:- Definitely. My son isn't bad. He just became a little workaholic and couldn't give time to anyone.

Raj:- Yeah. From now on I won't give him work pressure. I don't need more money, I just need my son back.

Nandini:- Thanks uncle for understanding this fact.

Day 13

Manik and Nandini was watching a movie together when Manik said,

Manik:- Nandini what if my report doesn't come negative?

Nandini:- Report will come negative or not I don't know. But your habit of overthinking won't change for good.

Manik:- To be honest I don't want my reports to come negative.

Nandini:- Why so?

Manik:- Then you will go away from me.

Nandini:- You are talking like a lovesick Romeo.

Manik:- Yeah side effects of watching too many romantic movies.

Nandini:- Oh hello don't you dare to say something against my romantic movies. They are far better than your boring office work.

Manik:- That's true. Let's watch another movie.

Nandini:- No way. You need rest.

Manik:- But I am getting bored.

Nandini:- Then why don't you play guitar? Sing a song for me.

Manik:- Okay.

Manik sang a song for Nandini and she understood how passionate he is about music. Only if he could practice he was bright in this field.

Day 14

Manik:- Nandini will you seriously leave me?

Nandini:- Manik, let's not talk about it.

Manik:- No, I have to say what I want to say. Look Nandini I know I have made a mistake but I said sorry for the same. Can't you forgive me for once?

Nandini:- Manik it takes time to forgive people. I need some time.

Manik:- So if my reports come negative you will leave this place?

Nandini:- Of course. I have to go back to the hospital.

Manik:- Okay as you wish. By the way, thank you.

Nandini:- Thank you for what?

Manik:- Thank you for making me realize the value of time. In those days I realized that I was living a robotic life. I didn't have time for my family, I didn't have time for my girlfriend even though I didn't have time for myself. Thanks for teaching me how to live. I owe you for that.

Nandini:- I am glad that you finally realized the value of a relationship.

Next day

Manik's reports came negative and Nandini left the farmhouse saying all the best to him for his future. Manik also got back to his normal life but he made sure to give time to his family. He loved Nandini but when they broke up he engrossed himself in office work more and never gave himself any time to miss her. But now he was missing her present around him. The way she used to take care of him, scolded him for not taking medicine, even forced him to watch romantic movies with her.

On the other hand

Nandini's condition was the same. She was also missing him as if in those days he had become her habit. The way he used to fight with her, his silly blanter over romantic movies, his thousand tantrums to take medicine and of course his cheesy lines. Was she doing the right thing by leaving him? As much as she can't forget his mistakes, she also can't deny that she still loves him. Sometimes distance makes love more strong and pure.

Two years later

Everything got back to normal. Now Covid situation is totally under control and people are living their lives like they used to before that pandemic. But no wonder that pandemic taught us many things. Especially the value of relationships. Sometimes we all run behind money and never give importance to our relationship but when we fall sick that's the time we realize the importance of relationship. Today is a very special day for both Malhotras and Murthys. Reporters are covering the event and live casting to tv.

Reporter:- As you can see we are live telecasting the grand wedding of the famous business tycoon and CEO of Malhotra Industries, Mr. Manik Malhotra and the famous Pulmonologist of India Ms. Nandini Murthy. The newly married couple asked for the blessings to start their new life. May god bless them.

The End

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Nowadays almost every family are facing Covid situation. Well all I have learn from it that it's curable. You just have to distract yourself and think that it's a normal disease. Mental health is very important here. You just need to distract yourself. At the same time friends and family are great help. Staying alone will drain all your positivity. You will start negative thinking and will get depressed. But if you have some good friends and a supportive family they will encourage you to think positively and you will get well soon. So if your family members are Covid positive don't leave them alone. Keep distance but keep talking to them and try to distract them from their current situation. If your friends are Covid positive be it your online friend talk to them and not let them feel alone. Remember always if you be there for someone then someone will be there for you too. Be kind and courageous.
Take care
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Nahar...😘😘😘