31-01-2026, 10:19 PM
Chapter 25: The 10 Days of together
After Nun and Mohan left… Mirna came to him and said, “As you don’t have anyone to take care, I volunteered to look after you. Will you be okay?”
Vikram looked at her, eyes soft through the swelling. “Thanks… I’m glad…”
A tear dropped from Vikram’s eyes.
That’s it. No further talks between them.
They were nerdy both — didn’t know how to speak with words, but their affection for each grew without words.
The next day… The entire camp, Mohan, nun — all knew some unsaid bond going between Vikram and Mirnaa, but everyone gave them respectful places with no judgment passed.
When everyone was busy packing, Mirnaa took all the reports, scans, and all to the doctor and discussed shifting.
Mohan arrived with an ambulance, and Swathi sent a staff from the hospital to transfer stuffs.
Mirnaa got in the ambulance.
Before she goes, the nun hugged her… Asked her to take care. She said, “All these days I took care of you. Now for the first time you are leaving me to take care of somebody… If that is God’s wish, I cannot stop. Just be careful, call me every now and then, and remember — just 10 days… I want my kid back.”
Mirnaa smiled and waved back.
At the new hospital… Mirnaa registered herself as guardian rather than nurse to avoid hospital procedures.
Day 1–2: The First Steps (Physical Care & Trust)
Vikram was weak — could barely sit up. Mirna helped him with everything: holding the water glass so he could drink, supporting his back when the doctor checked his ribs, adjusting pillows so he could breathe easier.
She never complained, never rushed. When he tried to do something himself and winced, she gently took over — no words, just a soft "Let me."
Vikram noticed: she anticipated his pain before he showed it (fluffed the pillow before he shifted, brought a straw before he tried to sip).
One moment: He tried to stand to use the bathroom. Legs buckled. She caught him — arms around his waist, his arm over her shoulder. They froze for a second. He muttered "Sorry." She said "Never be sorry for needing help."
End of day 2: He fell asleep holding her hand (he reached for it during a bad pain spike). She didn't pull away.
Day 3–5: Shared Silence & Small Routines (Emotional Closeness)
Vikram could sit in a chair now. Mirna brought meals, sat with him while he ate slowly.
They didn't talk much — but the silence was comfortable. She read patient charts or a small book; he watched the window or her.
Day 6–9: Confidence Blooms (From Nerdy to Strong Together)
Vikram started walking short distances (with walker/Mirna support). He stumbled once — she caught him again. This time he laughed — first real laugh in years.
She laughed too. They slowly began comfort talks. Small steps..
They talked more — short, nerdy things:
He: "I used to fix engines. Liked the logic. Everything had a reason."
She: "I liked biology. Understanding how bodies heal. It gave me hope."
Both admitted they were "toppers" but life broke the path.
Protective moment: A rude ward boy snapped at Mirna for asking for extra bandage. Vikram (weak but firm): "Speak to her with respect." Boy backed off. Mirna looked at Vikram — surprised, touched.
She started teasing him gently: "You look less like a ghost today." He smiled shyly: "You look less tired."
They became "confident friends": He let her lean on him (figuratively) when she was exhausted; she let him hold her hand when pain spiked.
Nurses used to Joke with Vikram.. We have a fight below in the reception we wanted only your room to take care you know why
Mirna asked why?... Because if we choose your room. We need not worry to take care him.. You are doing that job already
She blused and vikram noticed it
Day 9: The Conversation That Mattered
With only two days to go for Mirnaa to depart… Vikram decided to speak.
He said thanks. He said she was the first woman… Really a woman who didn’t push him — instead you pulled him from the fall.
Mirnaa said, “I know… I know your entire story.”
Vikram went silent. He said, “I hate sympathy grace falling on me. From young I face it… I need respect — real, pure. If Malar wanted a rich life… If she asked me, I would have left her to Vicky without any trouble. But she didn’t ask. Everyone tried to control me…”
Mirnaa listened.
Vikram said, “Glad you got into my life. I would miss you when you leave.”
Mirna could not face him. She didn’t want to leave him. She liked him. She struggled to tell it… so did Vikram.
In the evening…
Vikram could walk distances unaided. The doctor said he can be discharged soon.
Day 10: The Farewell That Isn't
Mirna looked sad — "Camp is over. I was supposed to leave days ago."
Vikram: "You stayed anyway."
She: "I couldn't leave you. At this state"
He: hmmmm
No big declaration. Just a quiet agreement — she will stay until he is fully on his feet.
That evening… They sat on the hospital balcony at sunset. She rested her head on his shoulder (first voluntary closeness). He didn't flinch.
Suddenly the Nun calls — "I trusted you and left with Vikram… I hear he is doing fine… just come back kid…" Tears rolled out from Mirnaa.
After Nun and Mohan left… Mirna came to him and said, “As you don’t have anyone to take care, I volunteered to look after you. Will you be okay?”
Vikram looked at her, eyes soft through the swelling. “Thanks… I’m glad…”
A tear dropped from Vikram’s eyes.
That’s it. No further talks between them.
They were nerdy both — didn’t know how to speak with words, but their affection for each grew without words.
The next day… The entire camp, Mohan, nun — all knew some unsaid bond going between Vikram and Mirnaa, but everyone gave them respectful places with no judgment passed.
When everyone was busy packing, Mirnaa took all the reports, scans, and all to the doctor and discussed shifting.
Mohan arrived with an ambulance, and Swathi sent a staff from the hospital to transfer stuffs.
Mirnaa got in the ambulance.
Before she goes, the nun hugged her… Asked her to take care. She said, “All these days I took care of you. Now for the first time you are leaving me to take care of somebody… If that is God’s wish, I cannot stop. Just be careful, call me every now and then, and remember — just 10 days… I want my kid back.”
Mirnaa smiled and waved back.
At the new hospital… Mirnaa registered herself as guardian rather than nurse to avoid hospital procedures.
Day 1–2: The First Steps (Physical Care & Trust)
Vikram was weak — could barely sit up. Mirna helped him with everything: holding the water glass so he could drink, supporting his back when the doctor checked his ribs, adjusting pillows so he could breathe easier.
She never complained, never rushed. When he tried to do something himself and winced, she gently took over — no words, just a soft "Let me."
Vikram noticed: she anticipated his pain before he showed it (fluffed the pillow before he shifted, brought a straw before he tried to sip).
One moment: He tried to stand to use the bathroom. Legs buckled. She caught him — arms around his waist, his arm over her shoulder. They froze for a second. He muttered "Sorry." She said "Never be sorry for needing help."
End of day 2: He fell asleep holding her hand (he reached for it during a bad pain spike). She didn't pull away.
Day 3–5: Shared Silence & Small Routines (Emotional Closeness)
Vikram could sit in a chair now. Mirna brought meals, sat with him while he ate slowly.
They didn't talk much — but the silence was comfortable. She read patient charts or a small book; he watched the window or her.
Day 6–9: Confidence Blooms (From Nerdy to Strong Together)
Vikram started walking short distances (with walker/Mirna support). He stumbled once — she caught him again. This time he laughed — first real laugh in years.
She laughed too. They slowly began comfort talks. Small steps..
They talked more — short, nerdy things:
He: "I used to fix engines. Liked the logic. Everything had a reason."
She: "I liked biology. Understanding how bodies heal. It gave me hope."
Both admitted they were "toppers" but life broke the path.
Protective moment: A rude ward boy snapped at Mirna for asking for extra bandage. Vikram (weak but firm): "Speak to her with respect." Boy backed off. Mirna looked at Vikram — surprised, touched.
She started teasing him gently: "You look less like a ghost today." He smiled shyly: "You look less tired."
They became "confident friends": He let her lean on him (figuratively) when she was exhausted; she let him hold her hand when pain spiked.
Nurses used to Joke with Vikram.. We have a fight below in the reception we wanted only your room to take care you know why
Mirna asked why?... Because if we choose your room. We need not worry to take care him.. You are doing that job already
She blused and vikram noticed it
Day 9: The Conversation That Mattered
With only two days to go for Mirnaa to depart… Vikram decided to speak.
He said thanks. He said she was the first woman… Really a woman who didn’t push him — instead you pulled him from the fall.
Mirnaa said, “I know… I know your entire story.”
Vikram went silent. He said, “I hate sympathy grace falling on me. From young I face it… I need respect — real, pure. If Malar wanted a rich life… If she asked me, I would have left her to Vicky without any trouble. But she didn’t ask. Everyone tried to control me…”
Mirnaa listened.
Vikram said, “Glad you got into my life. I would miss you when you leave.”
Mirna could not face him. She didn’t want to leave him. She liked him. She struggled to tell it… so did Vikram.
In the evening…
Vikram could walk distances unaided. The doctor said he can be discharged soon.
Day 10: The Farewell That Isn't
Mirna looked sad — "Camp is over. I was supposed to leave days ago."
Vikram: "You stayed anyway."
She: "I couldn't leave you. At this state"
He: hmmmm
No big declaration. Just a quiet agreement — she will stay until he is fully on his feet.
That evening… They sat on the hospital balcony at sunset. She rested her head on his shoulder (first voluntary closeness). He didn't flinch.
Suddenly the Nun calls — "I trusted you and left with Vikram… I hear he is doing fine… just come back kid…" Tears rolled out from Mirnaa.
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