The only thing I could see is darkness. I am not able to sense any light here as if there is no light at all. All I could do is search for something which I am not able to get through. I know I am lost but I don't know how and where I am and what am I doing here. I am not able to see anything and I am not able to find a way to get out in this darkness. But I could hear voices, cries, talks everything that bhayya and Ranjith are doing. I am not sure why I am not able to find a reason for my lost self. I so badly wanted to go back to bhayya and tell him that I am fine and I am missing him as mush as he is missing me but the problem lies in the darkness. I don't know when will I find the source of light but I am sure I will overcome this and will go back to my life.

When Ranjith spoke about Sunayn the only thing I wanted to do is just get out of here and ask him further but I am bound to be here and find my way out. I don't know how long will I be here but this is killing me and I am tired of just waiting here. When I was thinking about getting out of here, I heard something or someone coming towards me and I panicked suddenly. But the positive aspect of this sound is there was a little light coming towards me along with the sound and I was relieved somehow that soon I will get to know the way to get rid of this darkness.

A figure moved towards me and I closed my eyes to avoid the excess light which was illuminating from the figure. I covered my eyes with my hands and waited until the figure moves away but the figure stayed intact.

" Naini you are not supposed to be here. You should go back and achieve your goals and make me proud beta. I always wanted to see you happy and don't forget that I am always with you to support you. Don't give up Naini. Please go back and don't come until your time comes " papa said. I know the voice. I recognized it as soon as he started talking to me. But why is he saying me to get away from him? I want to be with him and I don't want to leave him.

" I wanted to be with you papa and I always wanted to be with you. Why are you telling me to go away form you? Don't you love me? " I asked as tears rolled down my eyes and he stood there with a smile on his face.

" I love you more than you could imagine. Don't ever think that I don't love you. And I am saying you to go back because you don't belong here. You belong to the world where people are waiting for you. you should go back to them Naini. For my sake " he said with a small smile again but I could see the pain in his eyes. I don't want to leave him so I tried to get a hold of him but I was not able to do so.

" Papa! Papa " I kept saying but the figure disappeared and I was no longer seeing any darkness.

Someone took hold of wrist and I opened my eyes immediately wanting to see papa but he was nowhere and my eyes blinded due to light. I closed them immediately. Someone said to switch off the lights and I was grateful to whoever the person was who did it. I again slowly opened my eyes to see a man who was wearing a white coat and a stethoscope in his neck and there was a lady with a nurse dress looking at me with appreciation. I searched for something but I don't know what. My head felt heavy and it was pounding.

When I was holding my head bhayya entered who was panting heavily and I could say he ran the whole way till here. He literally had tears in his eyes and was smiling looking at me. He was talking to doctor looking at me while I was occupied with the nurse who was asking me various questions to which I just nodded. I was not able to speak as my throat was dry.

" wa.. water " I said with much difficulty and bhayya took the water bottle from the counter and offered me but the nurse stopped him saying I couldn't drink that much. She took a spoon and made me drink little by little and I must say it is least quantity of water I drank and I was already feeling like puking. I signaled her to stop and she obliged.

" Her body will not accept so much as of now and she needs time to actually take in food or water. She will puke if we feed her forcibly. So please don't feed her anything without assistance " the nurse said to bhayya and he nodded understandingly. She said she will be in a minute and left us along with the doctor.

" I am so happy you are back Naina. I almost lost myself seeing you like this and I.... " he didn't finish his sentence and tears rolled down his eyes. I badly wanted to wipe them but I think my body is still not having that energy to do so. I saw him crying and my own tears were freely flowing. Bhayya wiped away the tears and took my hand in his which felt really cold in mine. While we were sitting there the doctor told that I should take rest and shouldn't stress much. So, he kissed my forehead and went out and the doctor gave me a sedative due to which I slipped into sleep yet again.

I woke up when there was some noise coming around and when I opened my eyes, I saw those dark eyebrows which fascinated me always. Ranjith along with Nidhu were present along with bhayya who was watching both bickering over something. I smiled at them but my facial bones were paining and I couldn't smile more. Every inch of my body was screaming with pain but I was not feeling it much since they are sedating me. They both looked at me and stopped whatever they were doing and rushed towards me. Nidhu placed her hand on mine and smiled while tears were visible. Ranjith stood there with a smile and looked at me fondly.

" Finally the queen is awake. We are not supposed to make any noise and disturb her " Ranjith said while Nidhu glared at him.

" It was you who was making stupid sounds here so its you who is disturbing my friend. It would be better if you shut your mouth for sometime " she said and Ranjith glared at her.

" Says the one who initiated making noises. And I am not the one.. " before Ranjith could finish his sentence bhayya cut him off.

" Listen you both. We are in a hospital and that too with a patient who is my lovely sister. I better advice you to keep your silly fights away from here so that the hospital management couldn't throw you out of here for disturbing the patient. Be calm and act like adults " bhayya said while rolling his eyes at the last sentence. They both seem to understand the situation and they didn't fight or argue thereafter. They talked about college and stuff while I listened almost half-heartedly. I wanted to ask about Sunayn but I know I couldn't do it as well as my throat is taking rest so I just heard them and eventually I was sedated and I slipped to sleep.

This continued for a few days and I exactly don't know for how many days I was here and how I was rescued from those people. Whenever I try to ask them, they would just say I should take rest and everything could wait until I am healthy. Mr. Shahi would come daily to check on me and would try to lighten my mood. I thought mom would come and see me at least once but she didn't show up since I woke up and I think she is happy not to have me. Bhayya never spoke about her as well and I remember him talking about his breakup with Veda but I don't want to ask him anything as he looks happy without her and if he really wanted her, he would eventually go to her and I don't have a problem with it.

My wounds were slowly healing and every time I think about the way they stabbed me made me feel terrible and my heart beat would raise immediately. The nurse would just sedate me and make me relax but the internal turmoil I was going through was tough to ignore. Whenever I am alone, I would just think about it and I am not understanding how did I get here in the hospital and moreover how did they find me.

" Naina how are you darling? I thought of coming early to see you but the work caught me up " said Patel uncle while entering along with bhayya. I just gave him a smile indicating that I am fine to which he shook his head and took my hand in his and sat on the chair beside bed.

" I am sorry. It was me who did this to you. I am responsible for everything and I couldn't digest the fact that I almost lead you to death. I am sorry bacha I didn't mean to hurt you. Please forgive me " he said and tears escaped his eyes. Bhayya placed his hand on his shoulder to calm him but he was not stopping with his apologies.

" I.. for.. forgive you. A..and its n..not yo..ur fault " I said with much difficulty and he looked at me. he wiped his tears and gave me a small smile.

" I am going to make everything fine for you. For us. And I promise that whoever did this will rot in hell and I will make sure of it " he said with determination. I slightly squeezed his hand in return to assure him that I am fine.

" Sir visiting hours are over and if you could please excuse I need to inject the patient " the nurse said and they both left me alone with the nurse. She gave me the injection which she gives regularly and I was gone. I was not given food at all and to be frank I am not feeling hungry at all. They would just make me drink little soup which would be tasteless and little water. Sometimes I couldn't even have the complete soup too and if I eat little forcibly, I would vomit my guts out.

I was slowly feeling my wounds healing coz I was feeling less pain and I was able to move my hands and legs properly. I was even able to walk to a little distance and doctor advised me to walk for some time as of exercise. I am not sure what about the wounds on my neck and face coz I didn't look at myself in mirror for a while. I wanted to see myself but no one allowed me to do so.

According the day today I am here in the hospital for a month and two days and I am pretty sure exams are fast approaching. Thanks to that nurse who at least gave the date and I was actually able to count the number of days left for my exams. I sighed in relief when I walked for sometime on my own and to be honest I felt like I walked for miles together. I laid on bed and the nurse gave me the meal which is increased in quantity compared to the previous meals she had given me and I was not feeling the need to puke constantly.

After a week or so I was able to walk as normal and was able to eat like a normal person. There is still pain sometimes but the doctor said it will reduce slowly and I was fine with it too. The nurse was applying a cream to my wounds saying that it will avoid forming any scars on my body further and I was really grateful for her help.