SHE'S ONE OF US - CHAPTER 28

                                   

It is in the rupturing stage! 

In the clinic , Shree was crying in pain. The doctor checked her and said Akhila  "When I checked , She says pain in her lower abdomen. I doubt there might be some kidney stones or appendicitis.  Take her to a big hospital". Akhila was terrified. Both of them went to the hostel and started to the hospital. All time Shree was crying in pain. Both took an auto and reached the hospital. There were lot of patients waiting for their turns. Shree couldn't bare the pain. Seeing her pain , Akhila went inside and informed about her condition. The receptionist said "We are having lot of patients like you , You have to wait please". That time the doctor came out of his room and went to the scanning room. By the time , he noticed Shree crying in pain. He asked Shree "What happened". Akhila answered the question. The doctor said to the receptionist "A patient is crying in pain , you should have informed me" and continued looking at Akhila "Ask her to drink more water, We'll see the scan in 10 minutes". Akhila thanked the doctor. Shree struggled to drink water , but she couldn't drink much. When she tried to drink more water. She vomited everything. After a while , she drank water again and controlled her vomiting. Shree was called inside. Akhila seated outside and started praying. The doctor came out of the scanning room and informed Akhila about Shree's  status.  He said "It is appendicitis. It is in the rupture stage and need to be operated quickly. Otherwise it is very dangerous". Akhila was shocked and was about to cry , however she controlled her tears and said "Thank you , Doctor , I'll take her to the hostel now , I'll discuss with my parents and will come tomorrow". The doctor said "Come as soon as possible. I have prescribed some medicine for the pain , get it from our pharmacy".  Akhila said "Yes, Thank you". Shree took that tablets and both of them started from the hospital , but still Shree was not relieved from the pain.

As we are new to the city , We don't know about the doctors here!

After reaching the hostel , Shree was lying on the bed. Akhila was calling her parents and informed everything. They were so shocked. Shree's dad contacted Sarathy (The gentle man who helped Shree with her cycle and the school donation). Sarathy became a best family friend in these years. Sarathy said to Shree's parents "Do not worry ,  As we are new to the city, We don't know about the doctors there . Luckily, one of my friend is practicing in Chennai , I 'll call him and inform him about that and will call you in ten minutes". Shree's Dad said "Yes" and disconnected the phone. After ten minutes Sarathy called and said "Do not worry , My friend will go to her hostel and give a nerve injection to control her pain and I booked two tickets in the evening train for both of your girls to our town. Let them come tomorrow morning and get admitted in the hospital here". Shree's dad said "Thank you so much". Sarathy said "It's okay , Never mention it. As it is a health issue , we need to hurry . Inform this to your girls". Shree's dad said "Yes, I'll inform them". and disconnected the phone. Shree's dad called Akhila and said everything about Sarathy's plan. By the time , Sarathy's doctor friend was in the hostel. Akhila and Shree were so happy even in this tough situation that there are good people were around  to help them. They both thanked the doctor friend and Sarathy .

It was worse than her appendix pain!

After sometime ,The pain subsided. Shree called Sai when Akhila was not around and passed the information. Sai was so shocked and  said "I'll come in the evening to the railway station to meet you". Akhila and Shree packed their clothes and started to the railway station. Four friends of Akhila helped them to reach the station. In the station , Akhila saw Sai. Akhila starred at Shree and said "Why is he here ?". Shree said "I called him in your phone when you were in the toilet ".  Akhila got furious , but didn't express it. Sai came near Akhila and said "I came to know Shree was not well. I just want to see her". Akhila kept mum and went inside the train. Shree spoke to Sai for 2 minutes. Sai bought some fruits , food ,water and gave it to Akhila's friend and asked them to give those to Akhila. Shree smiled at Sai . Akhila's friend knew Sai . He understood him and hand over them to Akhila. Sai tapped on Shree's head and said "Get well soon, Nothing to worry, I am starting to our town tomorrow. Take care". Shree nodded. Sai had tears in his eyes and said "Is it paining now ?". Shree said "Why are you weeping like a kid. No , No , I am okay now" and held his hands. The train was about to start. Shree went inside. Akhila's friends said to Akhila "Inform the status of Shree , then and there. We are much worried". Akhila nodded and said "Yes and thank you so much".  Everyone including Sai bade bye to Akhila and Shree. Shree couldn't see the sad face of Sai as it was worse than her appendicitis pain. In the train , they had the dinner. Akhila made Shree to rest comfortably in the seat. The whole night , Akhila was watching Shree without sleeping. Shree said "Do not worry about me. I am fine . Get some sleep please". Akhila said "Yes , But if you don't feel fine , please wake me up". Shree said "Yes , sure". Both of them slept for a while.

She walked bold!

The train reached their town. Shree's parents came to the station to pick them up. They all went in a taxi to the hospital which Sarathy recommended. Shree got admitted in the hospital. Shree's mom stayed in the hospital and asked Akhila to go home to get fresh. They took turns to look after Shree. The doctor checked the reports and arranged for the operation in the evening. Shree changed her costume and got ready for the operation . Though she had no idea about what was going to happen,  She walked with boldness and sat in a stool outside the operation room. After 5 minutes , they called her inside. She was asked to lie down in the bed and was given anesthesia. Though, she felt the giddiness, She was not completely unconscious and could feel each and every thing. She heard a loud motor sound. While she was concentrating on the sound, she could feel three large needles drilling inside her abdomen. She was terrified , but couldn't move her legs and hands as they were tied. The pain was unbearable. She started blabbering the name "Sai" in pain without her knowledge.

This too will pass !

 Suddenly she felt , it was dark everywhere and some one rushing outside the operation theater . She can also hear the doctor shouting to switch on the theater generator. She can feel , everybody was terrified because something got wrong. She prayed and could visualize her Raghavendra swamy. She said "Save me ! Save me !". Suddenly the darkness disappeared and the room was bright. Again the drilling sound started. After half an hour , the sound became weak. But , now she felt a terrible pain of stitching her body. Her heart said "This too will pass ... This too will pass". The operation was over. Shree was moved to another room. She was too delicate. The doctor informed all the instructions to her parents. The doctor said "Who is Sai ?". Shree's mom was furious  and asked "Why ? you know him?".  The doctor smiled and said "No, She was blabbering the name all the time". Shree's mom starred at her  dad . Shree's dad said "This is not the right time to show your anger, Please". Akhila said "Amma ! Whatever we do , we can't change her , she was all the time thinking of him. He even came to the station to see her". Shree's mom was quite and saw Shree with tears.  By the time Sai  was on the way to  the town thinking of Shree.

Can you sit near me and Hold my hands Please !

The next day , Shree got up and struggled to walk. She somehow managed. Shree's dad and mom brought breakfast for her . She had her breakfast and her  parents went outside to meet a person. Suddenly Sai entered the room. Shree started weeping seeing him. Sai in a low tone asked "Is the operation over ?". Shree with tears in her eyes, nodded. Sai said "I can't stay in my home without seeing you. Akhila's friend informed me that you are in this hospital". Shree said "Can you sit near me and hold my hands please". Sai held her hands and said "I am leaving now, If Amma and Appa sees me , It will be a big problem. You get well soon , My thoughts and prayers are always with you". Shree nodded. By the time , Shree 's dad entered the room and was shocked to see Sai sitting by Shree's side. Dad said "How are you ? Akhila said you came to the station". Sai stood up and said "Thank you Appa , Thank god you asked 'How are you?' instead of 'Why are you here?'". Dad smiled and said "Please , leave now , If Amma comes , she will make a big issue". Sai thanked him and left the place. Shree's dad looked at Shree and said "Do not worry , everything will fall in right place". Shree , with tears in her eyes turned her face towards the window. After her Mom came , Shree's dad didn't tell a word about Sai at that moment. And in the right time , he told mom about Sai's arrival to the hospital. Though , Shree's mom was furious , she kept mum.

It is the Graduation day !

After two days, Shree was discharged from the hospital. She continued the tablets and the medicines. She recovered slowly. Shree's dad said "In two days , Graduation day. Can you able to come ?". Shree said "Yes , of course. I am waiting for this auspicious day for a long time . How can I miss that ?". The graduation day arrived. Shree went to the college and met her friends. Everybody congratulated her for her University Rank. Shree was overwhelmed in happiness . Shree made her parents to be seated. She was standing with her friends in the canteen. Suddenly , a hand tapped her from behind. She turned to see who it was and saw  Kalpana and Sai's mother standing. Shree smiled and said "How are you?, Amma". Sai's mother said "Fine ! Sai told me that today is graduation day and I came here to meet you. I heard that you been operated". Shree smiled and nodded. Sai's mother said "Are you okay now ?". Shree said "Yes , thank you. I have little pain , but will be completely fine soon" Sai's mother held her hands and said in a low voice "Can you come that side for a minute. Need to talk to you personally". Shree blinked and said "Yes". Both of them went far from her friends. Shree said "Tell me , What is it?". Sai's mom asked "What is wrong with you ?  Sai is not telling me completely about the operation and I don't understand what he tells. As the operation is related to abdomen, I doubt that you be able to have kids after your marriage". Shree was dumb struck.


And I can hear you saying "What was  Shree's answer  for this question? Is her heart broken or Did she get mad at Sai's mother. What was her reaction to this?". And I say "The same word "Patience! Patience! Till next Friday""