The next morning the moment I entered Kabir's room she threw questions on me regarding his discharge.

He kept on throwing questions to which I had no answer.

"Preet say something yaa."

"Kabir, this hospital only lets you out when you are properly treated or the only other option is voluntary discharge."

"Yaa, so I am ready."

"Uhh, the problem here is for voluntary discharge they need a family member to take the authority and in your case we haven't informed any. This hospital is really strict regarding this." I pointed out.

"What the absolute fuck. I don't care I need out."

"Not possible."

"I don't bloody care." He shouted.

"Okay fine then what do you want me to do? Call up Meera maa and Papa and tell them about this and endanger their health???
Or you want me to call Kavya and spoil all her wedding excitement? Tell me."

"There has to be an option. Please understand Preet I need to get out of the hospital." He sighed.

"There's a way."

"What?"

"But for that you have to promise me that you won't get hyper and that you will continue your treatment and do as I say."

"ACCEPTED." He said instantly.

"Youhavetogetmarriedtome."I said in one go.

"Come again and slower this time." He commented.

"YOU HAVE TO GET MARRIED TO ME." I said again closing my eyes shut.

He opened and closed his mouth like a fish.

The moment he was about to say something I interjected,
"You promised you won't get hyper."

For the next 10 minutes there was pin drop silence.

"No" he said finally breaking the silence and bringing me back from the trance I was in.
"What?" I questioned.

"No!" He repeated.

"Why?"

"We can't. I can't destroy your life."

" I am still confused." I said truthfully.

"You want to get married to a handicapped person."

I opened my mouth to say something but he motioned me to shut up.

"I know there aren't any chances of my hand to come again in motion, I know every morning you come up with a hope and then at night you sit in your cabin and search every possible way to treat me. Why would I spoil your life when you can easily get rid of me, especially now."

"Kabir, I did not know you think so highly of me!" I said with sarcasm in every word.

"It's not that." He said while I fixed his hand with the machine and went behind him I placed my hand beneath his and started with his exercise.

"Preet."

Ignored

"Preet!" He tried again

Ignored

"Preet, yaa"

"What?" I asked in a louder pitch.

"Talk to me."

"No I won't."

"I did not mean it in a wrong way."

I sighed and sat next to him. Unplugging the various sensors connected to him.

"Kabir, tell me one thing.
We both knew we would get married one day. What if you this accident happened after marriage, would you divorce me just for the sake that you are hurt and that your treatment is taking time."

"No."

"Then, trust me Kabir, I wouldn't say that I love you and all. I don't even know what Love is I don't even know whether I'll be a good wife but I promise you that I will try and be a best friend, a support for you."

"I don't know, I am just so confused."

"Then for once, let me decide for the both of us." I pleaded.

There we welcomed another silence.

"Okay fine, let's make a deal, we'll get married and we won't let anyone know, after we are done with your treatment when we go back to India, you can decide whatever you wish our future to be and then I will agree. I promise." I continued and it seemed that he was considering it.

"Okay, but if in the next one and a half month there is no advancement, then I don't want you to risk your future." He complained.

"Fine." I answered.

"So now what next?" He questioned.

"Day after tomorrow morning we will go to the magistrate office and get married. I have got the documents ready."

"Seems like you are to excited to get married to me." He commented back.

"Hahaha." I replied narrowing my eyes.

He let out a low chuckle and I smiled.

Later I called Aryan and informed him about my decision.

"Are you sure?"  He enquired

"Yeah, I guess." I answered

"Great then I'll be there by tomorrow and don't worry I trust you and I know if you have considered this then it surely will be right." He assured me.
Well I wouldn't hide anything from him and my marriage was his only dream and I am not snatching it from him.

"Thanks.I love you." I said

"I love you too Princess. Take care." He answered and hung the phone.

Later I got busy with my assignment and work since my graduation was on the verge.

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...3rd Person....

(On the other hand Kabir called Aryan and let him knew everything and had a whole hearted conversation with him.)

Kabir: I promise I will take care of your sister.

Aryan: I know you will.

Kabir: thanks for trusting me.

Aryan:  You know I never underestimate my sister she is worth much more than she gets. Kabir don't take me wrong, but I always wanted her partner to get her all the love and care she has missed.
I want someone to care for her like a mother.
Protect her like a father.
Understand her like a friend and love her like she is the most precious thing.
Understanding the situation and circumstances I don't expect you to fall head on heels for her but just trust her and respect her. Be there and make sure she is there for you.

Kabir: You love her the most, don't you?

Aryan: I do, Promise me Kabir that you'll always be there, I know she is immature sometimes but sometimes she is the most sensible person. You got to let some of her faults pass. And I am saying all this as an Elder brother not as a friend, a single tear from her eyes and you will land up exactly where you are now.

Kabir: (laughed) I promise I'll keep her happy. I'll be there for her as a best friend, as a support.

Aryan: I know you will. You always keep your promise.

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