I love you

Next day around 1 pm,

"How is he doctor?"Sandriya asked.

"The procedure was successful.The wound wasn't too major.But he has lost a lot of blood."the doctor informed flipping his record sheet.

"Is he gonna be alright?"Sandriya became worried with what the doctor said.

"Yeah.He is totally fine now.He just needs to take a good rest.And make sure he doesn't move much or the wound might open again."

"Okay Doctor.Thank you"

"How is your arm?"the doctor asked as he examined her right arm.

"I don't feel any pain now"she informed.

"Thats because of the pain killers.Dont be too careless or you might cause it to bleed again.Okay?"the doctor instructed.

"Okay doctor.Thank you"

Sandriya then left the doctor's office and entered the room in which Jonathan was admitted.Sandriya's mother was sitting on chair.She glarred at Sandriya.

"How come one of you always get hurt everytime you two go out?First you went into a coma and now someone shoots him out of nowhere."Mrs.Andrews was worried.

"What?I am hurt too.But you care only about him.Not fair"Sandriya complained.

"Next time we will be careful"Sandriya said in a soft tone.

"There is no next time miss.You two are not going anywhere.Understood"her mom spoke angrily.

"But Mom?"

"This conversation is over"

Sandriya didn't say a word.Her mom was extremely worried.And that is why she was getting mad.Getting into a coma and getting shot by a gun are something that is ordinary.So as a mother her concerns were acceptable.

"Did you ask the doctor when he can get discharged?"Mrs.Andrews questioned.

"Oh no...I forgot"Sandriya said face palming herself.

"Fine I will go ask him myself"she said as she opened the door and left the room.

Jonathan was still sleeping after taking all the pain killers and medications.Sandriya sat on the chair staring at his sleeping face.

Just then her mobile began to ring.She answered it immediately so as not to wake him up.

"Elena.Is eveything fine?"She asked.

"I think"

"Now what does that supposed to mean?"she inquired.

"I took him to his apartment last night.But since that time he has locked himself in his room.He didn't even come down to eat."Elena sounded worried.

"Did you try knocking?"

"Yes I did and he answered it.But he just won't come out.I am worried that he might do something to himself."

"I don't think he will.He just needs sometime.He lost someone whom he loved dearly.From the fact that he tried to kill his own brother for her,you should know how much she meant to him.But now knowing that he was the one who killed her...I don't think that is something small to take in."

Sandriya was right.

As kids,Fredrick was not as organised as Jonathan.Sometimes he would do things that would make even his mother furious.Right from childhood he always felt a lack of love from his parents side.But Esha was someone who loved him unconditionally.She never once complained about his attitude.She loved him for who he was.Though they were just kids...he actually wanted a future with her.But having someone close to your heart and seeing them get killed just before your eyes and that too by their own brother ,or so he thought,was not something a boy in his 9 th grade can handle.His love for her turned into hatred towards his brother.And he held a grudge against him for 2 whole years only to find that he was the one responsible for her death.That is something very complicated.So he really needed a lot of time to get over it.

"Yeah you are right"Elena said is low tone.

"Why are still in his house?"Sandriya questioned all of a sudden.

"I-I"

"Also If I remember correctly,I heard you say that you don't feel a thing for him after he tried to kill me"

"He is not totally bad you know..."

"Oh i see..."Sandriya said in a mocking tone.

"Ok bye.I think he called"Elena quickly disconnected the call.

Didn't she just say he has locked himself up in his room?How come he called her all of a sudden?Liar

Sandriya giggled.

"What are you laughing about?"Sandriya turned when she heard Jonathan's faint voice.

"You are awake?"Sandriya asked.

"You thought I won't?"Jonathan said as he tried to sit up.

"Shut up you grown idiot"she said hitting him softly on his head.

"Is this how you treat an injured patient?"he asked making a pity face.

"First behave like a patient,then I would atleast consider treating you like one"she gave him a disdain look.

"I forgot.The doctor told to inform when you wake up.I will go get him.Untill then lay down in bed will you.Don't move around"she said in an ordering tone.

"Yes mam"

Sandriya then went to the doctor's office.Her mother was already there taking to the doctor.

"Excuse me Doctor.He has woken up"Sandriya informed.

"Okay...I will come and check him a minute"

Back at Fredrick's apartment...

He was sitting on the floor burying his face in his thighs.There were a lot of photos,both old and new,scattered all over the floor.

He took a photo in his hand.There was cute girl in her school uniform with to pig tails smiling brightly at him.Tears soaked the pic.

"I really miss your smile."he choked on his words.His face was wet with tears and his eyes were swollen and red,most probably due to crying all day.

He took a small enveloped letter in his hand and opened it.It was the letter Esha had given him on the day she proposed to him.

"Freddie,I think I love you.But its okay if you don't feel the same.I just want you to be happy even if its not with me.As long as I see you smile,I will be happy too"he could hear her voice in his head.His heart was getting heavy and tears dropped from his eyes.

Just then,

"Fred,Open the door.I have brought you some food"It was the 20 th time Elena was knocking the door since morning.

"Wait a second"he said as he wiped his tears.He placed the letter back in the envelope and hide it in under his bed. He then went and opened the door.

"Finally"Elena said as she went in and placed the food on his table.

"Go and take a bath before you eat"she said"what a mess you have created?"

Fredrick glared coldly at her.

"I didn't mean it that way.I-"He didn't give her a chance to explain as he took his towel and went to take a shower.When he came back,there was not a single photo on the floor.His heart paniced.He quickly ran downstairs shouting"what did you do to the photos?"

"I threw them away"Elena answered calmly.

"What???Do you how much they mean to me?Those are memories I can never get again."he yelled coldly at her.

"Exactly.You can never get them back.But that doesn't mean you should never make new ones.Esha would only want you to ve happy"Elena said softly staring meaningfully at his eyes.He didn't reply.

Seeing that he was silent"Don't worry the photos are in your shelf.Go sit.I will bring your food"She said as she went upstairs to get his food.She then placed it on the table before him.He started eating his food.

"Sorry but I saw a few pics while arranging them.I really feel jealous.I wish I was in her place"Elena said.

"Why? I would have killed you then"his face dropped.

"True"Elena paused."But I would be happy to die by your hand"she smiled.

"I know its not the right time to tell you this but..."Fredrick stopped eating waiting for what she had to say.

"What I want to say is...I-I love you Freddie"His face became pale.

"If you don't feel the same,its totally fine.As long as you are happy,I will be happy too"

These words...these were what Esha told him.Did she read the letter?No thats not possible.

"Elena...I am not gonna lie.I like you too.But even when you said that you love me...I could only hear her voice in my head.So,the day when I can hear only you,I will definitely come for you.So..."

"I understand...Take as much time as you want.I can wait"she smiled brightly at him.

He too let out a pained smile...