She is sick

She looked at him fading from her sight. She just sighed and left for her work. The next day again he came to see her. But before he could meet her he was blocked by two grannies whom he had seen yesterday.

Granny 1- Why are you here again?

Granny 2- What's your relation with Stella? Are you her fiance?

Granny 1- Yaa! Her marriage is already broken so ex fiance. You! Why do you keep troubling her?

Granny 2- First you broke the marriage and humiliated her. Now what do you want?

Old man 1- Yaah! You two don't be rude to the guest. Child you can go to the hall. You will find her there.

Granny 2- Wait First answer us. Are you here to hurt her?

Allan- I am really sorry for whatever happened with her before but I am telling the truth. I never wanted to hurt her in anyway. She is the love of my life. I love her a lot and am here to pursue her. I want to marry her.

Woman 1- No you cannot just marry her. First you have to get our approval.

Woman 2- But he looks sincere.

Allan- What do I have to do to gain your approval?

Woman 2- Nothing much, just fulfil are two conditions.

Woman 1- Atleast ask him if he has that much?

Woman 2- Oh yes! So Mr do you have enough money?  Are you rich? Can you spend enough for her like a lot. Can you afford it?

Old man 2- Yah!! What you all are doing  here. Go away,  don't create troubles here.

When they heard they went away even though they didn't want to.

Old man 1- Child  I am sorry on behalf of them. They are soft from heart Don't keep any ill feelings for them. They are just worried about Stella. They treat her like their own family. After all she grew up here and they don't know about you?

Allan- It's okay. I could see love and concern about her in their eyes.But grandpa can you tell me why they were asking about money and what are the conditions?

Old man 2- Actually I think it would be better if Stella told you herself. But I know her very well and she will never tell you so let me tell you. Do you know why she is here?

Allan- I heard that she works here.

Old man 1- Yes that is true but the actual reason is something else. She has congenital heart disease which was supposed to get get treated when she becomes an adult but due to lack of money she hasn't got her surgery done yet. She works here and is collecting money for her operation but it is a lot of amount so it's taking time. But she knows that she is loosing time so she decided if she is unable to get the treatment then she will donate here whatever she collects. It's not like she has given up on her life but she has accepted her fate. She is just going with the flow. I feel bad for the poor soul. Even the hospice care unit had offered her money  but when the doctor told that she had only 30% chances of survival  she declined the money saying that I wouldn't waste this much amount on something which I am not sure of success. Let it go to someone who actually is in more need. I can wait. Everyone tried their best to convince her but she is too stubborn.  But we make sure she doesn't do too much of hard work in case she gets too tired and sick. So that's why those two were asking you if you can afford to spend money on her regardless it goes to waste.

Allan- I didn't know she is going through a lot all alone. But not anymore. I won't allow her to leave and will give her the best treatment available no matter what it costs. She can't leave me. I can't live without her.

Old man 2- She barely goes out. Why don't you take her out? She will get fresh air.

Allan- Yes, you are right. By the way what was their second condition?

Old man 2- A genuine proposal. They wanted you to propose her romantically.

Old man 1- I know you are scared of her rejection but if you show your sincerity she will definitely accept you.

Allan smiled and nodded. Then he went to see her.With the authorities' permission she was taken by him on a long drive.On the whole way he was nervous and worried about her. He had mixed emotions. Many things were in his mind. He had planned to prose her today itself.Of course he had negative thoughts but he just shrugged them. He was also worried about her health. Infact he was too afraid of loosing her. The ride was awkwardly silent so Stella decided to finally break it.

Stella- How did you get permission to get inside ? And how was I allowed to come out?

Allan- Why do you have so many questions? Relax! I am the Allan Jones. Nothing is impossible for me.

He smiled proudly and she just gave him a so done look. But only he knew how he tried hard and spent those two days to get the pass for entering the hospice care unit. Soon the car stopped and he came out. Going towards her side he opened the passenger gate for her to come out. She was stunned to see the beautiful decoration ahead which was giving a romantic vibe. He held her hand gently and marched towards the the table which was decorated with candles and a vase of white lilies kept at center. The table was covered with a white cloth. He pulled a chair and made her sit comfortably, then sat on her opposite side himself.

Stella- You didn't have to do this.

Allan- I just wanted to propose you properly. Let's eat first.

Stella- Are you serious about marrying me?