Chapter 149 - Between Denial And Acceptance (1) (2/2)
”This is our appointment time. We need to go,” he informed, glancing at the wall clock. His voice was low, giving away how tensed he was.
”Can we go a bit later?” I urged. My headache was barely letting me breathe. I couldn't stand, and I knew I wouldn't be able to make it to the hospital. ”Please, Eshan?” I pulled down my hands, breaking the hug. My hands rested on his shoulders, and my eyes did some more requesting.
”Of course. Come on, lie down and rest for a while. I will reschedule the appointment and fix one of the evenings.”
He helped me lie down and covered me with a duvet before he got in the bed from the other side.
I shut my eyes, trying my best not to let him see the extent of my headache. I knew it would just add on to his worries which were the last thing that I wanted.
I inwardly smiled as I felt his hand caressing my forehead and hair occasionally. It was beyond explanation how his touch was so magically soothing to my aching soul.
”Thank you.”
”Sleep, sweetheart.”
His gentle massage on my forehead did relax me and even though the headache did not lessen, it had become bearable with having Eshan beside me.
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I woke up alone in bed. Clock confirmed that it was five in the evening. A short nap had reduced my headache to a great extent.
”How are you feeling?”
My eyes shifted to the door, hearing Eshan. My lips stretched into a smile as I watched him with two cups of tea in a tray. The aroma of ginger filled my nostrils, and I couldn't be more grateful for it. At that moment, all I needed to feel better was a ginger tea.
”Much better.” I passed him a smile and quickly moved to the washroom to gargle and wash my face before I was back on the bed to sip on the tea he had brought for us.
”We will leave after drinking tea.” I felt the need to let him know that I was not going to delay visiting the doctor anymore. Not for me, but for Eshan because I couldn't see him, lost in his concern for me.
His face brightened by those mere words.
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