Aiden stayed in the hospital for two more weeks. During that period most of his time was spent working on the story, which turned out to be a task more challenging than he expected. He had most of the important events in the movie in his memory but had no clear idea on how to connect them. He started by creating a folder for each of these events and detailed them. While doing that some other events also appeared in his memory. It took him 5 days to complete this task which was easy compared to the next task. Aiden had no clear idea about the order of these events and the minor events in between these events. The rest of the time was spent on connecting these events. Those 10 days were a big test for Aiden's patience. He wrote something then deleted it and wrote another and deleted that too then wrote something else. He created various folders and each of them contained the same story with a different flow. His mood during this time was so bad that if his bed and pillow were people then every bone in their body would have turned into powder.
During this time he might have gone crazy if not for the time he spent with Athena. During that time he could forget about all his worries. His feelings during that time were so unnatural that he felt like Solarius was doing something to make sure he would fall in love with Athena. Even if that was the case Aiden wouldn't mind. Finally, on the day before getting discharged from the hospital he made a draft that he felt was good and sent it to Ashiq.
The day of discharge arrived. Aiden stood in front of the hospital, bags on one side and his mother, Athena and Fidha on the other side. During the last three weeks in hospital, Aiden's body has transformed from skin and bones, showing developed muscles in some areas surprising everyone except Aiden. He was certain that it had something to do with Solarius. Now seeing Aiden in front of the hospital, in a t-shirt, which could give a rough outline of his body no one would believe that he is a person who was in coma for years and had just woken up a month ago.
A black BMW stopped in front of them and its glass rolled down to show Ivan sitting in the driver seat. Aiden placed the bag into the trunk. Maya took her time to say goodbye to the girls. She spent a whole 2 minutes hugging Athena, if not for Aiden's interference it should have gone for more time. Aiden kept his goodbye simple as he planned to return after 2 months.
Aiden was about to enter the car when Athena hugged him from behind.
"Call me when you reach home."
"I will."
She released him and stepped back.
"Be safe on the road." She said looking at Ivan to which he nodded.
Aiden entered the car and it moved away. The car took a turn and disappeared from her sight, Athena's legs gave out and she sat there with her head between her legs. Her ears were as red as a tomato.
"I can't believe I actually did that."
And Fidha stood there laughing so hard that tears appeared in her eyes.
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Inside the car Ivan said.
"Looks like aunty really likes her."
"Ofcourse, who in their right mind wouldn't like such a sweet girl. It's a pity that I won't be able to see her for some time." Maya said from the back seat.
"Aunty, don't worry I am pretty sure she will be coming to your house soon. Isn't I right Aiden."
"Don't ask him. He is such a baby that the lady has to take the initiative."
"Hey, why are you guys talking like that? Have you ever thought about the possibility that I am not into her." Aiden entered the conversation.
Suddenly a punch hit his stomach.
"What was that for?" he asked Ivan.
"Do you think I am an idiot? Did you forget, when you kicked me out of the room when she came."
Actually Aiden did forget about that event and he cursed Ivan because now he knows that his mother won't give him any peace when he returns to Koling city. She would call him every day to ask about Athena. He looked in the rearview mirror and saw her grinning.
"I am done for." he thought
After some muttering he said.
"That's because we had some things to discuss in private."
"Oh, so you would discuss private matters with a friend of 1 week rather than with your brother in arms."
"We talked about her private matters."
"Really."
"Yes."
"Like anyone would believe that."
"Suit yourself."
Aiden was sure that to take his relationship with Athena to the next level, it is necessary to keep some distance from her as he clearly remembers the day on which he woke up, All the things Athena talked to his sleeping self. Her argument with Rachel and how much she agreed with Rachel as she herself wasn't sure whether what she is feeling is love or guilt. After waking up he saw that the way she looked at and acted around him was not like a person burdened by guilt and recently he noticed it taking a deeper meaning. It was necessary to be away from her for some time, then only she will be able to understand her own feelings and this was the perfect time for it.
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By the time they reached home the sun had disappeared. Seeing his home and his Father waiting for them on his wheelchair brought back many memories bringing a smile to his face. Among them were some memories which he wished to forget but couldn't as it was the memories that shaped him.
When the car stopped he went and hugged his father.
"You did change a lot. I didn't expect this much change when your mother said about it."
Aiden smiled as he himself noticed the changes before. His height has increased by 4 cm reaching 185 cm, his body has expanded a little becoming perfect for his height.
"Look who's talking." Aiden said as he had noticed that most of his father's black beard and hair had turned white and wrinkles had appeared on his face. Both of them had noticed the changes when they talked on video call but seeing up close the changers were greater than they assumed.
His Father didn't talk to him anymore.
"Everyone, go and take a shower. Then we will have dinner."
Aiden walked inside and called Athena. They talked for some time and Aiden quickly ended it as his father would become angry if he became late for dinner.
All four of them ate the food they purchased on their way. Ivan didn't leave as he planned to stay for some days. After that they watched TV together and then came Aiden's first night at home after the accident.