Stupified by his question, Akira stood there for a while. unable to utter a word. She didn't realize how she had switched from calling him Jaby to Dr. Nelson. Probably it was her defense mechanism. Probably unknowingly she was trying to push him away.
Seeing her all embarrassed and stumped by his question, Dr. Nelson said,
"It's ok Akira. You don't need to answer that question," he said and looked at her with comforting eyes.
Lowering her eyes for some time, she licked her lips while flapping her eyelids out of nervousness. She wasn't expecting him to catch her in her own trap.
Seeing her still struggling with herself, Dr. Nelson said,
"Aren't you going to ask me how I am feeling right now? Do I feel pain or not? I hope you still intend to find out how I am doing, right?"
"Yeah, I was just about to ask you that," said Akira and then finally looked up at him.
"I am doing fine. Will be discharged tomorrow."
