Falling For You [COMPLETED]

Chapter 25

Naina

I slowly open my eyes, my head feeling heavy with this small action.

As I scan my surrounding, I realize I am in the academy's infirmary with Dr. Shalini.

"Are you ok, Cadet Singh? You fainted earlier while asking for the pills for your headache.

"After thoroughly assessing you, I found you have a high fever. So, I gave you an injection for the fever.

"I will give you some tablets for your fever and headache. And I will also give you an excuse letter so you can excuse yourself from lectures and drills till Tuesday.

"Since tomorrow is Sunday, you will not miss any drill, but you will have to forego the drills on Monday. Do you understand?" Dr. Shalini says, and I nod at her.

"May I please go to my room now, Ma'am?" I ask, wanting to be alone.

I fainted right in front of Rajveer Sir. He could have waited until I gained my consciousness.

Why would he be here? Get out of your illusion, Naina, and accept the fact that he does not give two hoots about you.

I blink away the tears that thought brings and wait for Dr. Shalini's permission to return to my room.

"Sure, Cadet Singh. But I will call Captain Rajveer inside first. He was so worried that I had to tell him to wait outside," she says.

Hearing Dr. Shalini, I smile--a genuine smile at that.

I feel hope budding inside me slowly after a long time.

Maybe we can talk it out. I will tell him about everything I am still facing in the academy. If he still cares, he will help me with it.

Once the rumors and taunts stop, Rajveer Sir can be my mentor again.

That way, I will be able to spend time with him and create memories with him to last me for a lifetime.

"Cadet, Captain Rajveer is not outside. Maybe he had an important work to attend to," Dr. Shalini tells me as she walks inside.

The smile vanishes from my face and my heart clenches painfully. My slowly budding hope suddenly crushed into pieces.

Rajveer Sir had made it clear that he wanted nothing to do with me, but I still thought he would wait for me.

Even after he abandoned me, I was ready to forget every pain his words and actions caused me, and start anew with him.

Silly, silly girl, Naina. After everything he said and did, how could you hope that he would wait for you, that he would be concerned about you?

"It's ok, Ma'am. May I go to my room now?" I ask Dr. Shalini, trying very hard to control my tears.

"Yes, Cadet, but I cannot let you go alone. The injection I gave you will make you dizzy for a while.

"I had thought to request Captain Rajveer to take you to your room, but since he has already left, I will take you to your room.

"Please wait for a few minutes. I have an important work to finish first. You rest here for a while, and I will take you as soon as I am done," Dr. Shalini replies.

"It's ok, Ma'am. I am not feeling dizzy. I can manage to go to my room on my own," Naina try to persuade Dr. Shalini, but she shakes her head, signaling me to lie down.

Having no other choice, I lie on the bed, waiting for Dr. Shalini to complete her work.

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