I hoped he will ask me to stay

Next morning I woke up at 6:00 am . Basically I didn't sleep at all last night . I was busy in my thoughts. Today is my joining day . I need email that I can't join today . " sigh ... "

Elina

Steven was now recovering .. two days passed and in this two days I took care of him every minute . I cooked healthy food for him everyday and bring it to hospital . I didn't let any nurse to help him in his private things . I myself help him in changing clothes , bathing him and everything . Though Steven wanted to keep a nurse for this but I didn't let him and at end he defeat .

Though I was taking care of him and was spending all my time with him but the distance between us was getting wider. He stopped talking with me unless it's important . He even started to ignore me and made himself busy in his laptop . I didn't bother him I just sit beside him and observed .

It was 3rd day . Just like usual I brought his food from home and help him in his morning courses . He was requesting doctor from few days that he is fine and he should get discharged . Today after check up they decided to inform us . I was as usual sitting beside him . Both of us didn't speak. Only the sound of typing was there .

After a long silent Steven looked at me and I confusingly stared at him " Do you need anything ? Want to use the washroom ?" I asked worriedly . He shook his head as no . " I'm absolutely fine Elina . And if I need to use the bathroom I can go myself ." He stated .

.............

" Elina come here .. " he suddenly asked and I walked to him .

" What ? "

" Seat here first " he stated. I seat and then wait for him to answer .

" Thank you Elina for doing what you did this days . I'm extremely thankful to you for this ..." He said and I nod . My heart pained how he thanked me like I'm just a stranger ..

" It's my job Steven .. " I said back

" no it's not ,!! And one more thing -- " he took a deep sigh and continued "I'm sorry for everything I told you that day .. I was hurt and didn't thought straight . I have no right to stop you . You are free to choose your happiness and you don't have to feel guilt . I'm sorry I made you think selfish for choosing your dream .. actually I'm the selfish one who wanted you all to myself .. " he sighed .

I didn't uttered a single word and just listened what he was saying . He again continued " I don't know why I bheave like this when it comes to you ... when the accident happend that day I thought I'll never be able to see you again and I'll die .. I'm very grateful that I'm alive again . I saw you again . The life gave me another chance .... And I'm not gonna waste it . "

" Steven can we talk about it later .. please " I said in a low tone . I didn't like where the topic was going . I can feel he was trying to make myself free ..

" No let me say this .. before I change my mind again " he laughed a little and continued " you are free Elina .. you are free to choose your dream and live your life with the things you love most .. our relationship which we had ...you are free from it . I know as now our parents are engaged it's impossible to fully ignore each other because we will eventually meet .... But I promise I'll never bring the old things .. I'll forget you "

" So you will forget me ? " I asked

" Yeah .." he said . Though he sound unbothered but his eyes were telling something else.

" And you will find another girl right ? "

" Yeah .. may be I'll . And I need my kids to take over my business which I built after a lot of struggle. So I will get married . that's true " I didn't said another words anymore .

" Btw when are you leaving for Malaysia ? Weren't your joining few days back ? " He inquired .

" Yeah .. I informed them about the situation ..and they allowed me two days delay .."

" So you are joining tomorrow? "

" Yeah .." I whispered .

" Great ..and I'm sorry . I cause you so much trouble " I didn't answer back anything .

We both stayed silent for long, then doctor came and broke the silence .

" Mr. Steven you are absolutely fine . you can get discharged by tomorrow . "

" I want to discharge this evening . I don't want to wait for tomorrow "

" .. no problem . Just make sure to eat healthy foods and avoid drinks ."

After the doctor left and I started packing his things .

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we returned home from hospital at 6:00 pm of evening . I settled him in his room and made him changed his clothes . Though he was now able to go washroom by him self but I Still choosed to help him in changing clothes and making his bed and other essential things .

" Do you need anything else ? "

" No just hand me my laptop " he answered . I hand him the laptop .

" You should sleep by now Steven . You can work tomorrow "

" Yeah ... I'll just send some email .."

" Ohkay . Umm ..then I'm in my room ." I prepared to leave his room when he called me from behind

" Elina .. " I turned instantly . I didn't know why but I hoped he will ask me to stay .

" Yes .."

" When is your flight next day ?"

" It's at 6:00 pm "

"Umm... I'll take you to the airport " he said and I nod .

" Do you want to say something else ?" I insisted more ... I hoped more ..

" No . Just close the door "