During the whole time when Vivi was in the hospital Inir use visit almost every day. If it was not for the adults nagging he wanted stay at the hospital. Even though he can't go near her and take care of her personally, he didn't want to leave her alone in the hospital. During the weekends he will stay here itself and do his assignments.
All the staffs in the hospital knew that his young man was the sick girl's boyfriend and what's more interesting was the parents were very supportive. They both looked very young. The girl must be still in her school. The boy should be in his college. But their parents were treating them as if they were married couples. And the boy never went to meet the girl. He always stands outside the door and watches her whenever she is sleeping.
Inir was quite happy with Vivi's sickness as he was able to see hee in such a close proximity everyday. Though it was a sad thing that she is sick but to see her everyday in such close view after so many years was really rare for him. He also knew he should not be thinking that way but it can't be helped.
When he saw that Vivi was getting better day by day, he was relieved. On the day she was discharged from the hospital, he watched from afar how she was holding David's arms and getting inside the car. If it was him, he would already lifted her in his arms and never leave her down. He will settle her in his lap and take care of her until she gets well. But it is not the time yet. He sent a flying kiss in her direction and left the hospital.
He came to visit her after three days during the weekend. She was said to be resting her room. He also didn't want to disturb her but he wanted to see her at least once. So he asked David to check on her, when he heard that she is sleeping, he slowly went inside the room and saw her sleeping peacefully on the bed
He chuckled when he saw that she was still holding the corners of the bed. She is still his same Vivi. She use to do that whenever she was sleeping alone. No one knew that except him. Because, she was used to sleep with him in the village and during their childhood. So they always held each others hands while sleeping. So when she sleeps alone she will hold the edges or the corner of the bed.
He slowly released her hold and gave his finger to her, she tightly held it her palms and slept again.
He sat on the bed, caressing her face. He bent down and kissed her forehead. It has been so long since he touched her. He even forgot how her skin felt on his fingers. They were just kids so he didn't give much importance to the skin feel at that time. But now he can understand how his body and mind reacts when touched her. Even her smell was attracting him towards her.
But he has to leave before she wakes up. He pecked her lips once. He badly wanted to kiss her and taste her lips. But she is still a kid. Even though she is in her teens but she is still a kid. So he just kissed her on head once and got up. But his finger was still inside her palms. He took his pen from his pocket and put it inside her palm slowly removing his finger. She didn't make any sound. So he looked at her one more time longingly and left her room.
When he came outside, David was standing there with a mischievous smile on his face.
"What happened inside?" he wiggled his brows mischievously.
"Nothing happened. She is still sleeping. Don't disturb her come outside" he replied and strode outside
"Did you remember that she is still a patient? Or did you do anything naughty to her?" David was still following him.
"You are her brother. Behave like one" he was seriously doubting this family.
"Just now you remembered that I am her brother. Not when you sent me as a spy to check on her. Or not when you asked me to send her pictures and voice recording over the years?" David was amused with his question.
"See Inir when it comes to Vivi I trust you more than anyone else. Even more than our family members. So I can always be at ease even if I have to put you both on a deserted island together"
"Thanks David. But make sure that it was only me that you are being lenient. If I knew that there some other men lusting over my girl" his eyes were sharp as if he wants to kill David even before he made any mistake.
"Cool down alpha. She is studying in a girl's school. She doesn't even have any friends. I have my sister's well being on my mind so don't worry"
"How is she in now. Is she alright. She must feeling bad as she has to repeat the year"
"She was actually feeling bad for that. She always watches the window and not talk or respond much. I too don't know what to do. I even brought some books for her as she was too much interested in her studies. But she just thanked me and closed the door" David was feeling sorry was her as well. She was very good at her studies but she has to repeat this year because of illness. and she is still not well yet but she was very low spirited so she looks very dull. "She already doesn't smile much. But nowadays she was like as if some black clouds can be visible above her head"
"Stop making fun of her. I will come tomorrow" he left after that.
When Inir came the next day he was bringing something in his hands. Nina was the one who saw him first. She knew who he is. He is her future brother in law. She also knows that he had some negative impression of her but she didn't mind. As long as he is good for her sister, she is happy. When she saw for past one month how he was visiting her sister daily and always care for her, she was quite moved with his care for her sister. She wished that he will not change and care for sister in the future also.
When he came near she saw something in his hands"Hello Inir. What's in your hands?" she was quite curious. As she was happy go person. She never waited for someone to initiate a conversation.
"It's a gift for Vivi. She seems to be in low spirits. So I brought something for her" he didn't mind her. But she is still Vivi's sister. He might need her approval in the future.
"Oh good. Thanks anyway. Let's hope she will feel better." She also wants her sister to be happy. Her sister is genius in her house. She knew it very well. Nina was a average student. But Vivi was a genius. She even insisted on going to exams even when she was sick, she didn't want to fail. But the doctors didn't approve so she has to lie down on the hospital bed.
20 points to this brother in-law she thought.
When they came inside David was about to leave for the college
"Didn't you go to college Inir?Hey why are you still here. Not leaving to school?" He asked them both one by one.
Nina suddenly remembered and said good bye to both and left hurriedly.
"What is Vivi doing?" Inir didn't answer his question.
"She might be reading or playing games. what's in your hands?"
"Go and check on her if she is sleeping"
David glared at him. He is not answering any of his questions.
"I will tell you. Go and check on her first" Inir urged him.
David came back and said that she is reading some books. Inir was disappointed. "Shouldn't she be sleeping? She has to rest more so that she can get well soon"
"If you want to see her go and meet her directly" David started his teasing. Inir glared at him but didn't say anything.
"Come here. I brought this for her. I guess she will like it and can use it lighten her mood" He gave the box to David.
"I asked you what is this"
"It's a surprise for her. But You have to give to her and shoot her reactions on your mobile camera and send it to me"
David was more than happy to do anything to get his sister smile. So he didn't ask anything and took the box and went inside her room
Inir was waiting outside. He wants understand her more and more so he wants to know if she will like this type gifts. Also he wants to see her reaction to his gift.
When David reached the door he slowly opened it and went inside only to see that Vivi was totally immersed in her book.
"Vivi, I have brought something for you" he placed the box on her bed beside her and opened his mobile to complete his task.
She didn't say anything but took the box in her hands. It weighed quite heavy. But the box was totally plain with no indication what would be inside. She looked up at him questioning with her gaze itself.
"Open it and see it for yourself. It's a surprise"
She was taken aback when she heard his reply. It was not his style or anyone in this family for this case.
So she opened the box slowly and when she saw what's inside her eyes were wide open as big as it can be. She was totally surprised and was smiling from ear to ear. She looked up at him and spring up from her bed and hugged him.
"Thank you brother. This kitten looks so cute" It was his first to see his sister this much happy in recent times. He was totally thankful to Inir. She even hugged him. After she changed the schools, she never came to him for anything. He thought she started distance from him also. But now he too happy. So looked at the kitten and patted her head and said"as long as you are happy" and left the room.
Vivi was left behind, thought she went overboard and hugged him. But when she saw the kitten she was all smiling and happy. She was still week so she dropped back on the bed and took the kitten her hands and started to caress it.