SILENCE IS INTOXICATING

" Blue do something! " Saiph was moving back and forth apprehensively with anxiety dripping from his face.

" everything will be taken care of. Why are you taking it seriously important in the first place. Calm down. It's rubbish "Blue's eyes were following his motion.

" I know, I know. But it's not what he says, it's why he would say that?  What.. What... is up with him!  What is he tryna do?! "Saiph shouted as if he demands the answer out of Blue.

" well, what do I know?  Eccentric I think. " Blue answerd his constant gaze.

" then why do everything makes sense?  Why is he so persuading? How he come up with the most.... Realteable words ..as if directly ,closely ,entirely meant for me "

" to cause fuss, that's all. The more you think the more sense it will make . It's just everybody's human paradox. Don't bother to think. Don't relate yourself to it. Stop building connections! "

" yes let's just act like, a really intellectual eccentric, is making up random things that somehow entirely makes sense. "

" put away that thought Saiph, it will consume you. You have more things to attend to "

" like my present that I am disconnecting from? "

" like your birthday which is in six days and we are giving charity and paying visit at public hospital "

" six days! " Saiph sat down covering his face with his hands.

" if you want to deal with the challenges, act strong , firm . Mature "Blue intended to sound hopeful.

" I will, cuz I am turning twenty SIX! " he purposely stressed the last word and got up to leave.

That had been a busy week,  attending back at his social life, sustaining the fragile offerings of popularity. Protecting by protesting , his famous self from his human self.

Sixth of January,  receiving wishes, joining celebrations, treats.

And then in the evening, visiting public health care unit. General paediatrics ward with children , all be had to do there is be playful and compassionate.

Room to room, he visited, he could only see the love and care of the parents . From minor injuries, the parents were suffering way more then the child himself. Mothers tightly holding small infants close to their hearts ,and bandages being wrapped around younger kids , which Saiph considered part of a normal playful childhood.

The next room, children being injected IV fluid. Saiph's blood ran cold when he saw Bliss sitting beside a young boy, who was injected with plastic tubes from drip bag of blood.

What was he suppose to do.? He forgot everything in the moment.

He froze at the door . Bliss looked up straight at him. The eye contact was intense, for both were guilty and blameless at the same time.

He walked near, until where Bliss eyes started reflecting hate .

According to the situation Saiph decides to act humble , and to let her rest whatever hate she wanted against him.

" Go away! " she turned her face away and said lightly.

" I am.. here to... "

" I don't want to have anything to do with you " , she said with her back coldly facing Saiph.

" well, I didnt mean to come at you" Saiph was slowly saying his words being as gentle as he could. " I was visiting to.. "

She got up, faced him and started in a rivalry tone ." I don't want any help from a liar, any visits from a coward who ..

" I didn't..

" no, you just don't have the guts to face anything. Your own consequences or the truth..

" you are too overwhelmed " ,

" What?  " Saiph's calmness was killing her. " well maybe yes!  But I can still stand here and admit the truth . "

" you have all your attention to my issue , you should be caring about the child. " Saiph looked at the child laying on bed half conscious.

Bliss lowered her eyes "  well! Still the truth is.. "

Saiph looked at her in disbelief.

" that he is going to die " she finished.

Saiph eyes  widened ,his lips slightly parted in bewilderment.

Saiph held her arm and pulled her aside, and moved forward to look at the extremely pale, child. He put his hand on the child's shoulder politely .

Slightly recovering from the harsh words, he turned back .

" are you insane? Have you lost your mind? "

" leave " , she said bitterly, freeing her arm from his tight grip.

" you're awful "

" LEAVE! " she cried.

Saiph looked at both of her eyes , she was certainly holding back tears. It was best to leave at that moment, so he did.

After being done with everything, he got home, dressed in casual street clothes  , covered himself in hoodie, and left again at 10 pm.

He sat on the medical pharmacy stairs , at the other side of road opposite to public hospital . He wondered if Bliss lost her job again and this time too because of him!  What if he is the reason that the child is suffering.

There was a lot of tension, confusion and worry.  What if Bliss can't afford a proper treatment because she lost her job , and that because of the lies he told to escape from the scandal.

He was feeling guilty, and  sympathy for the poor child was salt to his wound .

He was waiting for Bliss. If the kid gets discharged, she will leave, and if not ,she will come out to get something for dinner.

After two hours, at midnight he saw her coming out. Thank God, !

He crossed the road, and chased after her . She entered the small crowded inn and he followed.

After getting fried sandwiches, she turned around from the counter. Saiph stood there , trying to give a friendly look but he was somewhat afraid of how she may react.

She ignored him and tried make her way out . He stepped in her way :

" I need to talk "

" then talk " , she again hurriedly tried to walk away.

This time Saiph held her arm. " with you . I need to talk to YOU "

She stopped, calmed herself, and softly lifting his hand away ,said : " there is nothing to talk about . Even if there is , let's move past that , you on your way, I on mine "

" after this, it will be so. I promise ."

As he saw agreement in her eyes he pulled back his hand , which she was scratching for some moments now to free herself.