Finally I said, " Thanks a lot"

He replied, "Yeah, but is there anything wrong with you ? "

It was very difficult yet I hid it.I replied, "What? Nothing at all! "

He replied, "Oh okay. Bye"

"Bye.. "

After bidding a good bye I couldn't concentrate anymore. I started with the homework and completed studying. After that I called up Dad. He said mom needs to undergo saline. And would be in ICU for 3 days. She was responding but her visions left the place. She was acting as if drunk and unconscious.

After that dad hung up. Relatives, neighbors and others were calling me up. I took the responsibility on my shoulders a bit. But I didn't tell to anyone of my college or school friends.

I kept quiet. And finally determined not to distract others.

I heated the food. Prepared tea. Then finally gave Nikki to eat. After having our minimal breakfast I again called dad up. He was busy. Aunt called me up. She was blaming me for sleeping before mom. Actually if I hadn't slept mom wouldn't have been in dire straits as she is now.

I made up my mind not to fall asleep. Nikki was praying for mom to recover. I was praying for the same.

I kneeled down in an attempt to show sincerity.

I don't know what to do other than that.

Mom's eldest brother came. He was trembling but kept quiet. Dad was a bit more silent.

I served my maternal uncle a cup of tea and a mug of chocolate mom. had already made for. us. He had it and remembering the sweetest of childhood memories. Soon we all left for the hospital.

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