My phone buzzed in my hand. I got a message from Krishna. "Come soon." {Is anything wrong?} I had to get to him as soon as possible.

Me: I may not be able to meet you again, since you will be discharged tomorrow and I have some important work to do. You can go home. And take care of yourself and your family. GOOD BYE.

I rushed out of the room without sparing a glance at Anil. My instinct told me that there was some kind of problem. Or else Radha didi would not have just disappeared without a word. Krishna would not have sent me such an urgent text. I rushed to the doctor who attended Anil and informed him that I had some important work and had to leave soon, and Anil could take care of himself and did not need my help anymore. He asked me to sign a few papers before leaving and I did the same and payed the hospital bill.

I rushed back to home to pack the little food left and finally rushed to the treehouse.

The sight inside, confirmed my fear. There was definitely a problem.

He was sitting at his table, with his head in his palms. Radha didi was standing beside him, with her hand on his shoulder. I looked at her with questioning eyes. She mouthed that she does not know. I slowly approached him and placed my hand on his other shoulder.

He: You are here at last.

He looked very tired, with dark circles around his eyes. His forehead and cheeks developed new wrinkles. My heart ached to see him struggling like this.

Me: What happened?

He: I am tired.

Me: I can see that.

He smiled and let out a sigh.

He: I am sorry to have worried you both like this. But I needed you both. I needed you beside me. I need support now.

She: We are always here for you. You should not ask for our support, because it is always yours.

He pulled us both into a hug. That hug which I longed for ... {Staying in his arms was like being transported to a blissful world. A world where there is no sorrow, a place where there is nothing except for the two of us.}

After a while, he released us from his secure arms. I felt vulnerable to the effects of the world.

She: What happened?

Radha didi's voice was calm and soothing. Her words were enough to wipe the worry off his face. {I wish I could do that to him.}

He: We don't have much time left. The count down for the earth's end has begun!

The air seemed to stand still. My heart ached. {Is it the end? What will happen to all the lives on the earth?} A shiver ran down my spine. My knees felt weak. I was on the verge of collapsing.

Me: We cannot lose hopes now.

I was surprised by the intensity of those words. I felt a strange urge to speak out. My brain was throwing out words like missiles, which my mouth could not control. My heart poured out emotion, which I myself was unaware of. I found a strange energy being generated in me, positivity and determination filled me.

Me: If Anil could do wrong deeds; in spite of knowing that he would ruin his life; if he could put his life at stake; all for the well-being of his family and children ...

I paused, not knowing how to continue. Radha didi came to my help.

She: ... Then we can definitely do this good deed for the world, for all those creatures whose lives are in our hands.
If a good intention can convert a sin into a boon; then it surely possesses enough energy to make a good deed successful.

She nodded at me reassuringly.

He: Who is Anil?

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Yeah ... I am updating after a long time. But ... could not help it. I am having a hectic time ... dealing with many things.

Well ...  Anyways, I am not sure if I could convey my what I wanted to ... effectively. If you have any doubts, you can inbox me.

And ... Stay happy, peaceful and blessed always.