Secrets.
They are the most vulnerable epidemics in one's life. They can either bring you close to someone or can destroy you to the core of your life's root. But, we are humans and it's in our nature to spill our secrets out to someone in whom we have faith.
For Kea, her accident was like a top and mysterious secret. Accidents are normal but, having no clues or evidence about them make the entire thing suspicious. Everyone back at home knew about her accident and how vulnerable her condition was. But, nobody had the slightest idea about what made her comatose for a span of nearly 8 months. When checked, there were no traces for any kind of accidents in the past few months and this made her thinking mind, a mess.
She usually never shared about her thoughts to anyone as she rarely found anyone deserving of her trust. But now, the person sitting before her made her feel like 'home'.
To feel like home, you needn't always require a lover, it can be anyone whose presence would make your breath comfortable and even a stranger at times can have the same effect upon us.
" I met an accident nearly a year ago and was comatose for approx 8 months. The injuries were so severe and deep that they are taking time to heal completely. And this one ", Kea pointed at her forehead and sighed ," is taking a lot of time."
" But Sis, how did you get into the accident?"
" I don't know... I don't remember anything , I don't remember what was I doing back then and I have forgotten a better part of my time. Due to the accident, I have partial Amnesia."
" Partial Amnesia?"
" Yes. It's the most painful thing in the world. It's often seen that after an accident , many people suffer from memory loss and they forget everything. But in my case, I remember my name, my family, my home and my education but, I don't remember my job, my ways and every other thing thing that revolved around me when I was away from home for 10 years.."
Silence engulfed the entire room.None of them spoke until the silence broke down heavy upon them.
" But , I believe that one day I'll revive my memory and stand out confident among the crowd." said Kea, trying to be a little enthusiastic.
Seeing her like this, something in Ron's heart made him speak with firm decision, " You know, my mother back at home always eats my head about how she had wanted a daughter but sadly she couldn't give birth to one. Today, she's going to be so proud of me...."
Kea looked blankly at Ron, unable to process what he was trying to say.
Understanding, Ron called the doctor .
" Yes , she can be taken home now but she is required to come for weekly check-ups. But still it would have been better if she stayed here for some time.."
"Wait, what? Doctor where am I..."
"It's okay doctor, thanks for the help but from now on she won't need to Stay in this godforsaken place."
Ron spoke without letting Kea complete her question.
" Hey.." Kea's protest were in vain as the other had already transfered her luggage down.
After seeing that everything was ready, Ron turned ,to look at the person sitting idly on the bed ,with his cheesiest smile which he generally used in front of his fans.
But he felt as if the temperature had suddenly dropped and searched if the air conditioner was on . His search was in vain as the air conditioner was not present in the room.
"Sis , how's the .." but he stopped in between as he finally found the source of the low temperature. The chillness was being transmitted from the person sitting on the bed. Ron stopped in his tracks as he was shivering from that deadly glare and the coldness in it.
" What are you doing?"
But the reply came as a silent shudder. Ron was too scared to speak.
" What are you doing? Answer me."
Now the question came with full heaviness , breaking his riverie.
" I..I..I"
"Stop stammering and answer me. If you can move my things somewhere without my conscience,then you can also answer me."
After deliberating fo sometime and taking in ample amount of air, Ron finally spoke, " I am taking you to my home.."
Kea looked at an instance towards the man who was fidgeting anxiously with his fingers.
" You know, my mother back at home has always wanted a daughter and thus I thought taking you with me will make her happy."
After a minute's silence, Kea spoke,
" No.." But seeing the crestfallen face of Ron,she bit her lips and said," I won't be living at your place, but I'll go and visit your mother."
Hearing this, Ron's mood lightened up as got an idea.
" Okay, then sis now you can't say no to me anymore. If you don't want to live at my place then it's okay, but.." he looked at Kea and gave his most mischievous smile which confused her,
" but, you'll be living in one of my condos ,nearest to my house."
"But.."
"No buts. If you can bully me, then I can pressurize you too, hmnph!"
"Hey , when did I bully you?"
Ron lifted up his left eyebrow, making a big pout and said,
" If looking at me so scarily is not bullying,then what is? I am just your Frère, how can you do this to me?"
And with this Kea wanted to spit blood on that adorable face :)