Flashback:-
Teja POV:-
It's been three days, since I am admit in this hospital after my accident.
Today, mom decided to stay with me.
So, Akaash, Uncle, and Aunt went to home after stay here.
We talked to each other a lot.
Akaash took his books and copied here to study with me.
It made me happy and contented as I have a study partner in this boring hospital.
Akaash helped me in maths difficult questions when I had done some mistakes.
I am lucky to have him as my friend.
Also, I am lucky that I got 15 days in maths.
Although, my doctor told me not to move on the bed but I have to prepare for my exams.
I come out from my track when I heard mom's ringtone.
I saw that our neighbour is calling.
But, why is she calling at the time of 11 pm?
Mom picked up the call and turned pale after hearing the other end.
" Okay, I am coming. " Mom said and cut the call.
" Mom, what happened? " I asked, worriedly.
" Bubbly got sick, dear. She is suffering from depression after your accident, and she is suffering from fever, which is 104°F." Mom explained and sighed sadly.
" Mom, then, she needs you. You should go home. " I replied.
" But, who will take care of you here? " Mom asked and, I sighed.
" Mom, I just need to take medicines and sleep after that. In the morning, I will take a help of nurse if I need. " I explained, and she sighed.
" I'm calling Akaash. He will come and take care of you. " Mom said, and I sighed in frustration.
" Mom, Akaash is already tired. He must be sleeping right now. Don't disturb him and I will take help of nurse if I need. Go, mom. " I explained and she sighed in defeat.
" Alright, if that's your wish. Take care, plaese. " Mom said and kissed my forehead.
She took her things and left.
My body have swellness as it took some time because of the cold weather. I took my medicines and about to go to sleep, when I heard my door opened sound.
I turned and saw my step-father and grandmother.
" Papa, what are you doing here? You have to be with Bubbly. She needs care. " I asked and looked at them.
Their eyes held anger which made me scared somewhere.
After all, I am just 16.
" Bubbly is not my daughter, so I don't need to take care of her. " Dad confessed to me.
How can he said that she is not his daughter, is he even human?
Dad came towards me and backslapped me.
My face fell on the pillow and my body starts paining.
I felt dizzy.
Dad put his hands on my shoulders in a tight grip which hurt my injuries.
" You little whore, How dare you face us calmly like nothing happened after what you did? " Dad asked and punched my abdomen.
I screamed, but then I remember this room is sound proof. I have to call for nurse.
I am about to press the bell button, but dad saw me and threw the button away and slapped me tight on my cheeks.
" You b***h!!! " Dad yelled amd started punching me.
I tried to save my face from his punch but he punched my hands and abdomen.
In every punch, I screamed as my injuries are in contract of his punch.
At the last punch, I fell on the floor.
I tried to move my legs, but they didn't move an inch.
Dad came in front of me, and said, " You whore, remember one thing very well, starting from today, I am not your f***ing father nor my mom is you grandma. We are cutting our ties with you, you little b***h. " Dad said and left me on the floor and in pain.
I turned my face and saw my grandma with an evil smile and left me alone in this room.
Soon, I lost my consciousness.
When, I opened my eyes, I saw everything blur and my body is screamed pain.
I adjusted my eyes and found myself on the bed.
I turned my face and saw Akaash sleeping on the couch.
My whole body is paining but not more than my heart.
I never thought my stepfather raised his hands on me.
I tried to move myself but a whimper came out from my mouth.
" Teja!!! " I turned and saw Akaash ran towards me.
" Akaash!!! " I said but it come out as a whisper.
" Teja, what happened last time? How did you fall from the bed? Thank god, Aunt called me and told me everything. I come at 1. If I didn't come, you might catch the cold. " Akaash asked and said about the last night when I lost my consciousness.
I look in his eyes who is eying me suspeciously as he understood that I could not fall myself.
" Akaash, water. " I said as my throat is paining from dryness.
Akaash put a glass of water on my lips and helped me drink.
" Akaash!!! " I said, hugging him and starting crying.
" Teja, what happened, dear? Why are you crying? " Akaash asked, but when he saw that I need to cry so he let me lean on his shoulders.
After some time, I calmed myself and stopped crying.
" Akaash, dad came yesterday after mom left. He said he cut off his ties with me as I bring the shame for them. I tried to stop him, but fell on the floor and list consciousness. " I explained which was partially true.
" Okay, don't worry. Atleast, you don't have to be responsible towards him. Just focus on your future now. " Akaash said as he knew everything about my stepdad.
Thank God, I had bandage around my abdomen and hands.
Even through it's pain like hell but I can't let him see my pain so I hide my pain to him.
So, he can't see my bruises because of bandages.
That day, only nurse saw my bruise but I pleaded her to tell anyone.
She agreed but told the doctor still.
I convinced my doctor everything and convinced him with a great difficulty as he was so angry.
But he agreed at the end.
Flashback Ends
" Teja, how can you talk to your father like that way? Is that what I taught you? " Dad yelled, which made me chuckle.
" Oh... father, who's father? You and my father. Ha! I think your memory is very weak, that you forget you cut off your ties with me, Mr. Baghel. " I explained coldly.
I turned towards Bubbly's in laws family, who is looking at this drama awkwardly.
" I am sorry for this drama. Namaste, I am Bubbly's older sister, Teja. I am sorry, we couldn't able to meet early, but I was studying in Australia. I hope you understand. " I explained and they nodded with an awkward smile.
I know thay didn't like my behaviour with my so called stepfather.
" It's okay, dear. Bubbly told us a lot about you. Congratulations for you achievements. " Bubbly's father-in-law said and smiled.
I sighed in relief.
" Well, I am Gurdeep Singh, that lady is my lovely wife, Simran Kaur and that boy is your brother-in-law, Jasminder Singh. " Uncle explained and introduced me to everyone.
" Jasminder, can we talk alone? I want to ask some question to you. " I asked and he nodded with a gulp.
I saw Bubbly looked at him worriedly.
I turned towards the galary and left them to think.