The last snow - part 12

Death tears you apart. Especially if your loved ones are on death bed. I know the pain. I wish you never go through the same.

Previously: The last snow - part 11

The red light of ICU was off now. Everyone was waiting impatiently for the Doctor to come out.

Doctor comes out disheartened. Diya's father rushes to the Doctor and without even him asking anything. Doctor said, "I am sorry, but surgery is was not a success. We tried hard. But her body is not responding well." After a long pause, Doctor continued, "She has very little time with her. Be with her as much as you can. I cannot give you false hopes of any miracle."

Diya's mom collapsed on the floor. Diya's father, Doctor and Rohan's Dad run towards her. They pick her and make her sit on the chair nearby. Doctor calls out for nurse, and says him to make a saline ready for Diya's mom. When everyone was so hustled up on the situation. Nobody noticed Rohan left after what doctor said. He just went missing.

Rohan went to the men's washroom, locked himself up. And looked himself in the mirror and started yelling, "It's all happening because of you! She is dying because of you! You are a murderer!" And he continues screaming.

The door bangs.
"Rohan? Rohan! Wake up son. Wake up."
Rohan's Dad holds Rohan and he wakes up from his sleep. And Rohan hugs his father tightly.
Rohan's Dad, "It's okay son. Calm down." "It was not your fault, it was that driver who is behind the bars. Till when are you going to blame yourself."
Rohan was calm now. His Dad made him sleep.

Rohan had one more nightmare from his past. His Dad had seen him this way many times. He suffered seeing his son like this. He consulted a psychologist for his son. The psychologist said he needs time and affection. He needs to open up to people, probably a new place and friends. Who can show him that there's lot of love present.

That's when they decided to shift Mussoorie to their anchestor home.

The morning alarm read, "Roshni's place" Rohan wakes up freshens up. Ties his shoes and when he was about to leave he remembers that Roshni's leg was fractured. He must take the car to pick her. He hesitates to take the keys. After the accident he hardly took the driving seat. He somehow gets rid of the thoughts and takes the keys. It took him hardly ten minutes to reach Roshni's place.

He knocks the door, and Roshni's mom opens the door. "Good morning dear, it's because of you I allowed her to go even in this condition." Rohan smiles and greets her back, "Good morning Aunty"

Roshni comes to the door with help of the support doctor recommended her to use whenever she wants to walk a bit. Rohan's ask, "You okay?" Roshni says, "Yep. Tired of sitting on one place." Roshni frantically, "You have a car? And we are going in car?" Rohan replies, "Ya. I thought it will be comfy for you." Roshni, "You are such a sweetheart yaar!" Then an awkward silence comes for few seconds. None of them knowing how to react.

Rohan: Let's go?
Roshni: Ya
Rohan opens the door for Roshni.. A bit of awkwardness comes to the faces. Since it would be difficult for Roshni to grab her seat without help.

Rohan: I will help. Give that support to me and hold my hand.

And he offers her hand. She leaves the support and holds his hand. And he holds her firmly by his right hand but she disbalances. And he grabs her waist before she falls. It gives goosebumps when Rohan touches her. His touch was genuine and full of help. She gets lost, while Rohan makes her seat comfortably.

Rohan grabs the driver seat and puts the car on reverse to turn the vehicle. Roshni loosed her few senses, since she never had such acquaintance before. That too with a guy.

Rohan: Are you okay?
Roshni: Thank you.
Rohan: For?
Roshni: For taking me to church. Bringing the car. I really think it's too much.
Rohan: I wanted to help. I hardly talk to anyone. You and Sneha are the only people I know here and talk to.
Roshni smiles and extends her hand and says
Roshni: So friends?
Rohan smiles back to her.
Rohan: Sure? Because you may find me Wierdo someday.
Roshni: I already know you are one.
Both laugh and Rohan shakes hand with her.

It's so difficult knowing someone in first meet. First talk. But what if the person is really genuine?

To the tunes of unsung friendship

A/N: Already writing the next part...