Love that heals

Rudrani:

I realized that I must make myself independent. I can't always depend on Ashu. He has his own life too. He is too busy with his friends. I must study now and work hard for my dream. I closed all doors and windows of my room and studied without any distractions. I wasn't able to understand one topic despite the numerous efforts. I went downstairs to ask Ashu if he can explain it. But the scene I saw there cleared my mind of the doubts and confusion I had. Ashutosh is very much happy with Artika. I've never seen him smiling so much in front of me. When I see them both together, they look like made for each other. Just like a prince and a princess.

But for me?? I don't even know how to make a conversation with my husband. I don't even look good in pictures beside Ashu. Oh God! what have I done?? I spoiled Ashutosh's love life with my pathetic situation of marrying a professor! I didn't understand what to do. I just ran from there before anyone noticed my presence. I just couldn't control my tears after reaching my room.

Ashutosh:

My Rudrani is good-hearted. She trusts me so much that she allowed Artika to stay here even after Artika spoke nonsense on the phone. I checked on her one hour ago. She was studying sincerely with lots of determination. I didn't want to disturb her, so I restrained myself from going to her. I stared at my princess who was totally dedicated towards her dream. I felt so proud of my intelligent, hard-working wife. I am sure that my wife will become the best doctor after completing her studies. I smiled and left to the living hall.

My friends came over for group study. But, hardly we studied. We started cracking jokes and laughing at each other. After a long time, I have seen Artika smiling.

It was past nine in the evening. We all settled for dinner. I went to call Rudrani. I saw her lying on the floor with a tear-stained face. I didn't understand what the reason for her anguish was, but my heart started panicking when I touched her body. She was burning with fever. I placed her on the bed and checked for her pulse, gave her tablet and started applying cold water wipes. My hunger left. I just wanted my wife's temperature to come down.

It's been 4 hours since then. I was about to change the wipe on the forehead when Rudrani woke up. Immediately her eyes were filled with tears. I didn't understand what to do.

"What happened love? Why are you so upset? Please tell me. Please tell your Ashu." I said cupping her face.

She just turned her face and asked for water. I gave her water. I fed her food and made her sleep. I just don't understand what is she hiding!

She has exams in a month and I don't understand why was she so dull these days. I tried my best not to disturb her while studying but today I felt something is disturbing her taking away her concentration from studies.

Is she worried about marks? Is this exam stress? I know that she missed many classes due to that incident which changed her life forever. Maybe she is having trouble in understanding the topics. I must help her to grasp the topics. Rudrani woke up in the morning. I immediately looked at her and cupped her face with one hand leaning towards her. I pecked her on the forehead.

"Don't worry, love. I am with you whatever it is," I said taking her left hand into my hands. I placed my lips on her hand again.

But, she shocked me taking away her hand from mine. I don't understand her mood swings but I want to know everything about her.

Artika came to my room.

"Excuse me, Ashu. I need a help," Artika said.

I looked at Rudrani and she turned her face away from me. Is it Artika or my friendship with Artika bothering her?

"Artika, I can't come now. Please ask mom, she will help you. Rudrani is unwell," I said.

"It's ok, Ashu. I don't mind, please go and help Artika," Rudrani said.

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"But Rudrani," I tried to say something but Artika stopped me.

"Just five minutes, Ashu," Artika said and Rudrani asked me to go.

I can never understand this Rudrani. But, I have no choice except trying to understand her as she is my love and wife now. I went with Artika. She asked me to explain a topic for exams. One hour past without my notice. I heard the knock on the door.

I raised my head and looked towards the door. Rudrani stood there.

"Come in, Rudrani. Why are you standing there? It is your house. Outsiders should take permission before entering into the room but not you," I said giving required clarity to both Rudrani and Artika.

I didn't like Artika coming into my room without permission and Rudrani knocking door as if she was disturbing my private time.

"I... Want.. To.. Go.. To my... Parents.." Rudrani said stammering.

"Go to our room, Rudrani. We will talk there," I said.

Rudrani went to our room followed by me.

"Why do you want to visit your parents? Anyways, you are suffering from fever now, so why can't you go later?" I asked Rudrani.

"I want to go now itself. I will stay there till my exams finish. I think I was habituated to study in my room at my maternal home. I feel difficulty here to concentrate on my studies."

I know she is lying but I think it's better for Rudrani to go to her maternal home for exams, but accompanied by me.

"Okay, if you want to stay in your maternal home for exams, I have no objection," I said hiding my intention of accompanying her.

She looked at me and I found a sad expression on her face. Now, I got it. Maybe she imagined that I am avoiding her after Artika's coming to our home. I will definitely remove that feeling from her mind soon. "Have your food, I will drop you at your parents' house."

Rudrani nodded and went to have her breakfast. Meanwhile, I packed our luggage to surprise her. I called my parents and informed them about my plan to go to Rudrani's maternal house. They agreed happily to my decision. Rudrani returned to the room after having the food.

"I packed your luggage and books. Get ready, we will start," I said.

She got ready and we started in the car. In the whole journey, she was looking at me as if she is going to miss me. We reached the place. We both went inside and her parents surprised seeing us at their home.

"Uncle, we want to stay here until our exams finish," I said and Rudrani looked at me with surprise making me laugh.