The Chief Doctor examined Raj thoroughly. Raj’s father, Priya and the duty Doctor were all there. Chief Doctor expressed that he was glad with Raj’s progress and that he can be discharged. Priya couldn't accept the reality, but still carried out her duties. She was happy to see him better, but she was depressed that those lovely moments may have to await to be re-lived. But, on top of everything, her tiny, secret expectation grew enormously, in a matter of an hour. Everyday, she would expect Raj to propose to her, like the filmy ways. She used to imagine all the possible cute expressions. Flowers, ring, going down on knees, cards, walk under the moon, candlelight dinners, a romantic letter - she imagined anything and everything.
She waited patiently all these days for him to open up. And now she is all desperate to hear the words, ‘I love you’, from Raj. She couldn't talk anything to him, really. His dad left to sort out the finances. She was expecting that the right moment have arrived. She was anxious and confused whether he would propose. He was talking about everything on this earth, except what she has been desperately waiting for.
Finally, after she had gone past her threshold level of patience, Priya spoke to him.
“Raj, I just wanted to know something. This is serious and important”
“Tell me Priya”
“Are you really interested in me? Or is this all a joke?”
“What?”
Raj was very furious. His serene face turned violent.
“Don't be mad Raj. I honestly want to know whether we are going to take this relationship further? Or Had everything come to a halt?”
“What the hell are you saying Priya? Do I look like a womanizer to flirt with random girls and walk away after having fun??”
Even Priya got nervous and her mind was raging.
“YOU never spoke about US. You never expressed your love and you never let me know your heart, either. What do you expect me to do?”
“Honestly tell me, what do you expect me to do? In what way do I have to affirm my love for you?”
“Did you ever bother to propose me? Where you not interested in knowing my mind?”
“What?! Listen! The day I fell in love with you, was the day I decided that my future is YOU. You are mine. You belong to me and we are going to live a beautiful life. We are going to be together forever and ever. Don't you talk to me like that, ever again!”
Priya couldn't control her anger. She is mad, really mad. But she doesn't know whom she is mad at. She is unsure whether she is being silly or Raj being rude. She felt her desires were genuine, but Raj’s words were more perfect.
She didn't know what to say. Her cheeks went red and teardrops were all set to roll down. Unable to handle the tension, Priya simply walked out of the room. Priya did not talk to him and neither did he. She could see that Raj was upset. But, she was upset too. It looked like neither of them tried to break the ice. It's the little tint of egoism that causes all misunderstandings in a relationship. The anger, disappointment, expectations and a little ego is well sufficient to do enough damage.
Early evening, Raj’s father and his manager came back to take Raj back home. As they left the room, Priya stood next to the door, as a gesture of bidding bye. She stuck a pale smile on her lips. Raj walked out of the room lastly. He stood for a second next to Priya. He didn't look at her or talk to her. He walked out and disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Priya watched all these calmly. She was totally shattered inside, that she couldn't even cry. She took a couple of days off work. She missed Raj and the feeling of going to work made her sick.
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