74 Counseling (1/2)

Later that day, Prakruth accompanied Punya to Lifeline hospitals at Mangalore.After two hours of counseling, Dr. Sudarshan finally called Prakruth inside.

Prakruth was skeptical about how Rishi could receive him... He walked in reluctantly.

”Come in Prakruth. Take your seat” said Dr. Sudarshan.

Prakruth nodded and walked towards Rishi with a smile on his face.

”Rishi do you recognize him??” asked the doctor.

”Yes Doctor, my sister's friend Prakruth” said Rishi.

”Good. Do you like him?”

”Yes I do. He is very good friend of my family too. He treats us well”

”Nice. Do you think he'll hurt you?”

”No doctor, he won't. He's not cruel”

”Oh well then will you be able to stay with him for a week??” asked the doctor.

”Sure but school??”

”I'll date your school teacher and get you enough leaves”

Rishi started laughing at the joke.

”I'm not joking, I'm very good at it” said the doctor winking. ”Prakruth take him to farm house, he needs love and care rather than medicines”

”Sure doctor. I have few questions.... Can we talk?” asked Prakruth.

”Rishi, go and tell your mom to pack. You can go home” said Sudarshan.

”Ok doctor” said Rishi and ran off.

”Yeah... you had some questions”...

”Doctor has he forgot that I'm vampire”

”Are you one?” asked Sudarshan.

”No, no ways.... Doctor you're joking right?” chuckled Prakruth.

”Yes I did. Ok coming to the point. He hasn't forgotten about that but he has realized that you're not a vampire.I had to give him evidences like vampires can't walk in sun, they have long canines, they don't sleep or eat... He also argued enough that you're smart, good looking, has extremely fair skin, lovely voice and you act like you've good character, you can impress anyone at first meet.”

Prakruth chuckled softly.

Doctor continued” Then I asked him if he's brave enough to face the vampire, he said yes. So I asked him to check himself whether you're one or not, he agreed. Hence putting him to test his fear against his braveness.

My part is over, you need to make him strong mentally by your love and care. Hide vampirism!!” winked the doctor.

”Hmmm I understood Doctor I'll hide” said Prakruth.

”You're humorous... Well then.... here comes Rishi, are you ready to go home with Prakruth??” doctor asked Rishi who walked in.

”Yes Doctor” he said.

”Go to him and invite him home” whispered the doctor to Prakruth.

Prakruth looked at the doctor curiously, doctor signaled to go for it. Prakruth nodded and walked towards Rishi.

”Come Rishi, we'll go home” said Prakruth as sweetly as possible.

”Don't be sweet.... I'm not scared of you... I'm strong boy” said Rishi.

Prakruth turned and looked at doctor. Doctor just smiled.

”Ok I know you're strong. I won't hurt you. Come let's go home”

”You can't even if you want to. I'm staying with you for a month” he said and walked outside the door.

”Relax Prakruth.... I told you about him” said Dr. Sudarshan.

”Yes I know... I got a task for a month... I think you told me a week. Thanks” said Prakruth.

”Welcome...it depends on his mind. It's ok. Take care. Call me whenever you need help” said Sudarshan.

”Sure I will” said Prakruth shaking hands with the doctor.

When he walked out of the ward, Thrishul was standing just outside.

”Oh, complication!!” thought Prakruth.

”Where did you find Punya? Why didn't you inform me immediately when you found her?” asked Thrishul.