37 Hectic Days (2/2)
”Punya come we'll go away, it is better we stay away” said Prakruth holding Punya's hand and took her away.
”Prakruth you can't do this, remember that you're supposed to stay with me forever not with her” screamed Roshni.
He didn't even turn back. Roshni was furious.
”Tell me Punya, what is on the notice board?”
”Farewell party is announced”
”It is usual procedure, what is shocking in that?”
”After farewell, we will part our ways” her voice started shivering without her knowledge. The feeling behind her words striking a sweet pain in his heart.
”That doesn't mean we'll not meet at all right?” he tried to remain calm.
”But we can't meet everyday, we can't exchange thoughts and feelings like now” she complained.
He also felt bad about it and said ”Oh that we can't do, but I promise that I will talk to you at least once in a day over the phone and meet you whenever possible.”
”Ok what stream are you planning on? Medicine or Engineering?”
”Engineering - Mechanical”
”Your parents might not like your decision, they want you to be a doctor and look after the hospital”
He sneered. ”I don't want to lose my personal life in the name of serving people. You may call me selfish but I want to have a good family and great life. If I get into my parents clutches, I'm sure I will be a robot. So I've decided to go in a different stream.” he explained.
”Oh, then Lifeline hospital?”
”I can manage it. You don't have to be a doctor to manage a hospital right?”
”Yeah that's true...”
”Will you be disappointed if I'm not a doctor?”
”No no, you're a intelligent student. Like everyone I also believed that you will become a doctor”
”I don't follow paths which are taken, I will create my own path” he said confidently.
”Which college? Any plans of shifting to Bangalore?” she asked to know where he'll go, stay here or will go far.
”I can't leave Mangalore. My farms, my people and animals need me.”
She was satisfied with his reply. She started smiling.
”Why such a big interrogation? Would you miss me if I go away?” he asked.
”No, why will I?” she lied and got up to leave.
He held her hand and pulled her back and said ”The panic which was initially on your face and this smile now, reveals more than your words”
”When you can read me like a book, why do you ask?” she pinched his nose and ran off.
”Bye see you tomorrow, today my parents are celebrating their anniversary. I must go. Please come if you've time for me.” she invited in loud voice walking away.
”Ok, I'll try. Bye” said Prakruth. ”I'll miss you” he whispered.