Jay:

"It happened as we expected. She has very little chances to become a mother. We can’t assure you," the doctor said.

"Is there any treatment available, doctor?

"Vidya is not well and not in a position to take any treatment. Atleast for one year we can’t start any treatment. Anyways we are not sure about the success of the treatment too.

But first let her recover and then we can shall try it. Don’t leave her alone because she may faint at anytime. So someone must stay with her all the time."

"Okay, doctor. Thank you. I will take care of her."

I reached home and found the door locked. I unlocked it and called Vidya. But her mobile rang in the room itself. After one hour, she reached home.

"When did you come?" Vidya said.

"Where did you go?" I said seriously. She is so weak and I am worried about her. What if something happens to her.

"Why didn’t you call me?"

"Check your mobile."

Vidya checked her bag and didn’t find her mobile. She understood that she forgot the mobile at home. She looked at me as I am looking at her seriously.

"I am sorry, Jay."

I held her hand and took her to the room.

"I told you not to come out of the room. Where did you go without telling me? Why did you go? If you don’t change your behavior, then I will change the way I treat you. I think I should lock you inside the room, when I go out. You will never listen to me. If you faint…….."

"I am sorry," Vidya said.

"Shut up. Everytime you will do the same mistake and will say sorry. It became a habit for you."

"I went to see mom and dad. I miss them."

"I didn’t ask you not to visit them. But you can tell that to me. I will take you to that hospital."

"Please, stop scolding," Vidya said, pouting.

I looked at her and went to her. Vidya was scared of my anger. I remembered the doctor's advice that Vidya shouldn’t get stressed. I controlled myself and cupped her face.

"Ok. I am sorry for scolding you. But promise me that you will take care of your health and will never go anywhere alone until you recover completely."

"I promise you," Vidya said.

"Did you have anything?"

"No," Vidya said.

"I kept juice for you in the room. Why didn’t you drink it?"

"I am tired of drinking juice all the time."

"Tell me what do you want to eat?"

"Rice with paneer."

I made food for her and we both had it. One month passed by and I am treating her as a kid. I took care of her. I appointed the maids to take care of Vidya and didn’t allow her to do even a small work. But Vidya is unhappy and suspicious as I am staying away from her as per doctor’s advice which Vidya doesn't know till now. I came from the office and got fresh up.

"What are you doing, my sweetheart?How was the day?" I said.

I sat beside her and tried to hug her from side. Vidya got away from me.

"Is anything wrong, Vidya?" I said.

"Shall I ask you one thing?"

"Tell me."

"Do you still love me?" Vidya said.

"Of course, I love you. I love you forever. Why are you asking like that, sweetheart?"

"Then why are you......" Vidya stopped her words.

"What's your doubt? Ask me."

"Why are you staying away from me?" Vidya said.

I was drinking water and got cough hearing her question. I composed himself.

"When did I stay away from you, dear? I am always with you and even now I am with you, angel," I said trying to cool her.

"Stop joking, Jay. I am serious," Vidya said.

"Ok but why are you serious?"

"You are not making love…….."

Vidya hesitated to complete her words.

"Nothing like that, Vidya. You are weak, so I am staying away from you. I just want you to recover fast," I said.

"From a month?? I am better now but even now you are staying away from me. I feel as if you are not loving me or you got attracted to someone else."

"Vidya, did you understand what are you talking?"

"Yes, I understand. Tell me, Jay, why are you avoiding me? Be frank. Even after saying that you forgave me, you are coming home very late. What does it mean? Do you have affair with anyone else or your love for me reduced? or are you still angry with me?"

I controlled my anger as I shouldn’t hurt her. I know the reason and for now, only her health is important to me. I don't mind her accusations.

"Take rest, Vidya. Don’t worry too much. Your doubts are so stupid. I love you and only you," I said and left the room. I went downstairs and sat on a sofa.

Vidya, how could you doubt me? I am staying away because you are more important to me. If I come close to you, it hurts you. How can I say this to you?

I went to the room after sometime and saw Vidya crying. I sat near her and hugged her from the side. I caressed her hairs.

"Don’t cry. I am not avoiding you. I don’t have an affair with anyone, dear. I love you so much. Love doesn’t mean just getting intimated. It means taking care of one another. First you take care of your health and leave the rest."

"I am sorry for talking like that," Vidya said.

I didn’t speak anything.

"Are you angry at me?"

"I am upset, Vidya. How could you doubt my character? Don’t you know about me?"

"I am sorry," Vidya said asusual.

"Sorry alone won’t work. If it's coupled with a kiss then it may work."

Vidya smiled listening to me and kissed me on the cheek.