Teja POV:-
I took a deep breath and wait for the doctor to tell us about the reports.
I saw everyone held their breath.
" Teja, your reports are not well, but you are lucky that you have a chance to recover, but for now, you have to stay here in the hospital for two months under observation. " Doctor confessed, and I sighed in relief.
Everyone yelped in excitement, and the doctor smile and came toward me.
" Happy birthday, dear. " Doctor wished me and kissed my forehead.
" Thank you!!! Thank you so much, doctor!!! " I said while I let my tears fall from my eyes.
" But you will not try to pressure on your legs, or else I have to tie them. Do you understand? " The doctor said in his fake anger, and I nodded with a smile.
" Alright, now I have a gift for you. " Doctor said, and I look at him curiously.
He took out something from his pockets and gave me, which is a pen.
That pen looks expensive, and I look at him with confusion.
" I know you want to become a doctor. Till I am here, I can become your first mentor. That gift is from your first mentor, who never let you forget your goals. You have to promise me you will use it when you become a doctor. " The doctor explained, and I nodded with a smile.
" I promise you. " I said and hugged my first mentor.
He stroked my hair and sighed in relief.
I am so happy today now I can live a new life.
Two months later:-
Teja POV:-
I am so happy and nervous today.
I am happy because I am discharging today.
Uncle Raj took care of the expenses, but it helped me improve.
My first mentor taught me lots of things about the medical world, and I am confident that his help made me achieve my wishes.
I am nervous that I have to go to school for the last time. I have taken my result report from school.
Today Akaash and I are leaving for our college.
Akaash parent's and siblings do not come with him to the airport as they have some important works.
I know he is feeling terrible, but we are best friends.
My legs are improving now, but the doctor told me not to stand up on my feet as I am still weak.
He told me after 1.5 years course.
I can run with the help of my legs.
I can't wait for that day.
Mom, Bubbly, and Akaash are helping me by encouraging me.
" Teja, did you took everything? " I heard my mom's voice.
I turned the wheelchair and saw mom, bubbly, dad, and grandma.
When they found out about me going to Australia for my studies, they called me names and fight with my mom. But uncle Raj had handled them with his sharp tongue.
They are not liking about me leaving.
They are standing in front of me, showing their fake worry. I scoffed internally.
" Yes, mom, Akaash is here at any minute. So, can you please take that luggage? " I asked and gestured towards my luggage.
" I will help you. " My dad said and took the luggage.
Mom helped me to come downstairs.
We come to the hall, and I said to mom, " Wait, mom. "
I turned and saw my home one last time and left with the help of mom.
" Teja!!! " I heard Akaash's voice and saw him in front of his car. I smiled.
" Akaash!!! " I said, and he took me in bridal style and helped me sit in the car.
I saw everyone looking at me with disgust, but I ignored them.
After the heated argument with mom, no one dared to say a bad word about me.
Mom came and sat beside me, and I look Bubbly with teary eyes.
" Bubbly, take care of yourself, dear. " I said, and Bubbly smiled and started crying.
I hugged her and said, " I will call you every day. Don't cry, baby. "
" Di, I will miss you. Please take care of yourself. " Bubbly said, and I smiled sadly.
She left my hands, and we drove for school.
Akaash sat on the passenger seat and looking nervous too.
" Don't worry, Akaash. I am sure we have a great result. " I said, and he nodded.
" Akaash, what happened? " I asked as he is looking too worried.
" Teja, I am applying for the gynecologist course while you are for the neurologist course. How are you going to handle everything without me? " Akaash explained and asked worriedly.
I smiled and said, " Akaash, I will handle everything. You have to believe in me. Also, we have the same dorm. " I replied casually, and he sighed.
" I hope so, look, we reached school. " Akaash said, and the driver stopped the car.
" Mom, you will wait for us. I don't want you worried about me. Please? " I said, and she sighed and nodded.
We came outside, and Akaash helped me sitting in my wheelchair.
We entered the school gate, and uncle guard is looking at me with pity.
I smiled at him and entered inside.
I felt so cold, so I turn and saw Akaash is looking emotionless and cold.
" What happened to him, now? " I thought and ignored him.
He helped me entered our building, and we entered the conference room as they said we have to come here.
We knew our results already as we saw our exams result in one week ago on the CBSE website.
We are here to collect report cards.
I got 85%, while Akaash got 95%.
Akaash felt that it is not my marks and told me to check again.
But, I told him that it's okay, at least I have enough marks to get admission to the university.
He sighed and got agreed.
We saw every girl is looking at me with disgust. My teachers are looking at me with pity.
I sighed internally.
Akaash took us towards the desk, and we got our report card.
We left immediately but saw Tanish and Srishti coming towards, looking intimating.
Tanish kissed Srishti in front of everyone while giving me his arrogant smirk.
I smiled towards him and left without looking back at him.
I will never let my emotions control me after what he did to me.
Akaash helped me sit in the car, and we left.
I saw my school one last time and recalled my time in this school.
This school gave me a lot of things like emotions, betrayal, friends, my baby, and my achievements.
We entered the airport and hugged my mom one last time.
" Mom, take care of yourself. I love you. " I said, and tears fall from my eyes.
" I love you too. Akaash, please take care of her. She is very lazy in taking care of herself. " Mom said, and I huffed, which made them chuckle.
" Don't worry, aunt. I know her very well. I will take care of her. " Akaash said, and I smiled.
We waved my mom and entered to checkout.
Akaash picked me in his arms when we have to go to the stairs and helped me sit on the side of the chair.
I am sitting where the window is showing the outside surrounding.
I am going to Australia.
I will become a doctor. I thought, and soon, we left India.