Abhi; ( After breakfast, we headed out,brother, and sister-in-law left first. I opened the car door for Ishana and then made my way to the driver's seat. Once we were all settled, we started our drive back home.)
Hmm, so this was the perfect chance for you to blame me and back out of this whole marriage thing, right? I mean, you could've just agreed when your brother asked, and this whole thing would've been canceled by now. But you didn't. Why? Did you get a little interested in me? Or maybe you just think I'm not such a bad option after all, especially since you defended me in front of your brother...
Ishana;I know, but I just couldn't blame you like that, especially for something I couldn't even imagine you doing to hurt me for your own pleasure. I can't cruelly accuse you of something you didn't do. It's not that I care, but I can't make you look bad in front of others like that. And Mr. Abhi, I'm not that selfish to use your self-respect just to get out of this situation.
Abhi; Thanks for trusting in me ,it seems like i got your bit of a trust ..
Ishana; at least i can say you are not a bad person.
Abhi; "I noticed you didn't have your breakfast properly. Would you like me to grab something for you?"
Ishana; no ,we are heading I'll eat something there.
Abhi; you never know what could awaiting for there ...
Ishana ; what do you mean?
Abhi ; nothing just saying.
("We were almost home when I remembered the rashes on her skin, which were caused by me. So, I drove straight to the hospital where I work and parked the car in the hospital parking lot.")
Ishana;"Why are we here? Do you have some work to finish? Aren't you on leave?"
Abhi;"Yeah, I do have some work, and of course, I'm on leave."
Ishana;"Oh, then I'll head back home and you can come after finishing."
Abhi;Nope ,you are coming with me .
("I removed my seatbelt, then hers as well, stepped out of the car, walked to the passenger side, and opened the door for her.")
Ishana; why I'm coming with you?
Abhi; be quite and come out .
("I gently took her hand, helped her step out of the car, and then walked with her to my cabin,)
Ishana; huh
("As we were walking through the hospital, not sure where we were headed, everyone was greeting Abhi. No one seemed to recognize me because of my look and makeup, but I could hear all the staff whispering, 'Is she his girlfriend or something? Looks like a lot of hearts are about to be broken after hearing this news!'")
Receptionist; good morning sir, aren't you on your leave today!!
Abhi; "Yes, I'm on leave, I'm here only for a brief moment."
(After informing the receptionist, I walked into the cabin with Ishana. I guided her to the seat where I usually sit, then took a small chair from the side and placed it in front of her. I went to wear gloves and gathered the necessary supplies, including ointment and ethanol for cleaning. Once everything was arranged, I approached her, placed the tray I was holding on the table, and took some cotton with ethanol. I gently started cleaning the rashes on her neck and, once done, applied the ointment to the affected area.)
Ishana;(He responded to the receptionist very formally, and if I'm not mistaken, it seemed like she was interested in him. I could tell just by the way she looked at me—like she would kill me if I didn't let go of Abhi's hand. What a popular guy! Once we got into his cabin, he made me sit in the chair where doctors usually sit when examining their patients.Anyway, what is he up to? He took some things on the tray and even put on gloves! He came over with the tray and started doing something on my neck. Oh, so he's been worried about the marks he caused me last night... I almost forgot about it.)
Abhi;(After finishing applying the ointment on her neck, I wondered where else I might have touched her, then I remembered her thighs.)
"Could you please lift your saree a bit so I can apply the ointment properly?"
Ishana; what!!! No!!
Abhi; "What, no? I'm not asking for permission. It's not like I'm going to do anything, we're in a hospital, remember? And it's not like I haven't seen it before... You know I have. So, stop pretending and lift it, or should I just help you with that?"
Ishana; "i can do it myself !!"
Abhi; Ishana....I'm a doctor.
Ishana; I'm a doctor too!!
Abhi; fine since you won't listen to me I'll do it for you.....