KAASHVI
Mahira's condition was stabilized. The doctor said I could go in and see her. When I got into the room she was already awake. The sickening smell of sanitiser made me want to puke but I held in disgust. God,I hate hospitals. I set aside whatever feelings of disgust were threatening to come out and hugged Mahira.
"Mahira you scared me to death. Why would you do that to yourself, I brought you here to fulfill your dreams not to commit suicide. I promised your mom that I'd look after you. How could you even think of harming yourself?"
Mahira looked as pale, her eyes dark and gloomy. She started sobbing in my arms. Her body trembled violently as her cries became louder.
'I... I.... I thought things had changed. I thought it would be different this time. I just want him to give me a chance. Don't I deserve a chance.'
I slapped her hard across her cheek.
'Is that all you can think about huh?You wake up and all you can think of is that son of a bitch. I warned you didn't I. I told you to forget him because he would only bring you pain. Look at yourself. All your self respect gone for that good for nothing mother fucker who wont even spare you a glance. Stop it! Stop hurting yourself. You are here acting like a spoiled bitch as if your life depends on him. He's not the oxygen in your lungs you can live without him darn it. As soon as you get out of this hospital you are going to get your ass off my sofa and find a darn job. You are going to work and forget about that man. Do you even know that he's getting married?'
Mahira's brows furrowed deeper, her lips trembling and her fingers bawled into a fist before she removed the hospital needle inserted in her.
'To hell with working hard, just let me die. You have already fulfilled your dream and got the man you love. You have it all don't you? Stop interfering in my life. What more do you want from me? I hate you! I'm going to leave your fuckin house and fend for myself because I seem to be a fuckin burden to you.'
Mahira's body was a bit weak but she clearly didn't want to be in the hospital. She ran out of the hospital in tears.
Mahira nearly gets hit by a car but I pull her away right in time and slap her again.
'What the hell Mahira. Listen here. I'm not going to watch you die for a worthless man. Hell no. Especially not him. My hatred for Thane just doubled and now I really do think that he doesn't deserve you. He doesn't love you, he never did and he never will, you hear me!'
Mahira sobbed bitterly in my arms.
'Ka... Kaashu. I can't take it anymore.'
Mahira slowly fell to the ground in my embrace.
'Why?'she stuttered
'Why can't he love me? I gave him everything I could. I could've even given him my body and let him violate me but he didn't even look my way. I tried to be everything he wanted in a girl but I couldn't and I just wasn't good enough.'
I wanted to give Mahira another tight slap but I held myself back. She already had enough for the day.
'Mahira you are going to fulfill your dreams, you're going to be happy I will make sure of it. Forget him because he will destroy you. I have already booked tickets to London. You are going to London tonight so let's go home and pack your bags.'
Mahira closed her eyes and fell asleep when we got in the car. We got home a few minutes later and Mahira went to bed immediately.
I really regret the day I encouraged Mahira to approach that imbecile. I actually thought he loved her, I'm not so sure how I convinced myself to believe that. I looked at Mahira who was sleeping on her bed, eyes with dark circles and furrowed forehead as if she was distressed. Back then I used to think that she would get married before me.
I thought that she was going to fulfill her dreams first but here she is. My train of thoughts was interrupted by a phone call from an unknown number.
'Hey Kaashvi. I heard your good for nothing filthy rat was fighting for her life, I hope it's true because if she dies,her soul will rest in peace.'
I kept quiet.
'Why are you quiet? Ooh my goodness did she die already? Ooh wow that would be a miracle. God kept her alive for way too long. It's time she goes to the grave. I think I'll visit her regularly.'
'Are you done?'
'....'
'Good. I don't have time for you pathetic remarks Ariana.'
I hung up after saying that and threw the phone away. I will teach Ariana a lesson someday but until then I have to control my temper.
Mahira's ticket to London was cancelled because Mahira did not wake up after she slept earlier on so I let it be for the sake of her recovery. I went to the kitchen to make food for Mahira just in case she woke up.