CARDIOLOGIST'S HEART ( Completed)

13 Dumb

He gritted his teeth. A lonely tear slipped from his eyes. He has to do something. He decided what to do.

Girl's Hostel

Khushi was sleeping on the book. She slept while studying. It was 12:30 am. Even a phone sound couldn't wake her up. Her roommate tapped her back and she jerked.

Khushi(sleepily): Haaannnn

She handed the phone.

Khushi(without opening her eyes): Hello.... Who is this....?

"Khushi"

Khushi (sleepily): Arnavvv....?

Arnav: Sorry I disturbed you.

Khushi: Haaann you disturbed me.... A lot.....

She chuckled.

Arnav(gulping down): I want to talk to you.

Khushi: Tell me.

Arnav: In person.

Khushi: Now?

Arnav: No... tomorrow.

Khushi: ok... anything serious?

Arnav: Yes...

Khushi: then tell me now.

Arnav: Khushi, assume me as DUMB.

Khushi: Whaaaat!

Arnav: Good night...

He disconnected the call.

Khushi: What the....

What that means? "Assume me as DUMB"????

What he wants to say? A Dumb man won't talk... couldn't talk... Does he indicate something like that?

She laid on the bed, covering herself while thinking about DUMB.

Next day

Khushi didn't find Arnav in their gang. She sat with them and waited for Arnav. Her mind didn't get into their teases and mocks as it was thinking about DUMB. She was disappointed as the college bell rang. She followed them, looking here and there, expecting Arnav. When she reached the corridor of their class, Arnav pulled her hand, from behind the pillar. Before she shouted, Arnav closed her mouth. Khushi sighed in relief. Arnav started dragging her to his car.

Khushi: Where are you taking me?

Arnav: Come...

Khushi: Where?

Arnav: Get in.

This time, without feeling sad about the bunking class, Khushi got inside. They reached the coffee shop where only a few people were.

Arnav ordered a cappuccino for Khushi and a black coffee for himself.

Khushi had been looking at him, expecting to open up. He uttered the same line again.

Arnav: Khushi, assume me as DUMB.

Khushi: Why? What that means?

Arnav: Because a dumb man could not talk... couldn't put anything in WORDS.

Khushi: Yes, so?

Arnav: Like the same, I too couldn't say anything directly.

Khushi: But why Arnav?

Arnav: My situation is like that Khushi. Trust me, I will reveal everything one day. Until then think me I'm dumb.

Khushi: But dumb man says everything through the SIGN language.

Arnav: SIGN and ACTION are the same. Like signs, action speaks more. We don't have to bring everything in words but our action screams for us.

Khushi: What are you trying to say?

Arnav: you said you will wait for me. I promise. I will say whatever in my heart on the last day of our college. I don't care what other people think about me and speak about me but you. I don't want to make you suffer and I'm cursing myself for being helpless Khushi. (touching her hand) hope you understand.

Khushi found TRUTH in his eyes. He is not a pretender. He doesn't have to make her understand if he doesn't care about her. She kept her hand on his and nodded yes.

Arnav: Thank you Khushi.

Khushi: I will wait for the day... to hear what's there in your DAMN heart...

Arnav Chuckled.

Arnav (nodding yes): When is your Dad coming?

Khushi: I don't know. He said next week. He is a man of word. He won't change his words. He always says, next week but won't come.

She laughed so did Arnav. Arnav got relieved as he made Khushi understand him. After here, she won't get confused by anyone. Because he knew she trusts him.

To be continued...

Today's Inkitt update

Insecurity?

Lavanya's face brightened, seeing NK with a ROSE but he extended it towards Khushi, making her drop her jaw. But, she smiled, hearing his next stance.

NK: Happy MOTHER'S DAY Khushi...

Khushi (chuckling): Mother's day wishes... for me?

NK: Yeah... did you forget what you said after attending your first NORMAL DELIVERY CASE?

Khushi: What I said?

NK: Did you forget...?

Khushi nodded yes.