My Son Isn’t Mine
Part -1 This is a story about two young lovers who couldn’t get married .
A new patient came in Cabin number 5 of the City hospital in the steel city . The cabin had two beds , one was already occupied by a patient . As it was midnight the former patient Eleen was sleeping . When she woke up in the morning she found a new patient on the other bed who was looking at her .
She said ‘ Hi , good morning , myself Eleen . When did you come here ? What has happened to you ? “
“ Hi, good morning . I am Sumeet . My case is suspected jaundice , and you ? “
“ Me too, same Jaundice but my Serum Bilirubin is on decline . Doctor said I may be discharged in a couple of days or utmost this weekend . How about you ?”
“ Good to hear you have almost recovered . They may be coming to collect my blood sample . Only after that will they decide what to do ? “
In the meantime the nurse entered the room saying “ Good morning Sweetie , this is your breakfast . “
Then turning to Sumeet she said “ Good morning young man . I am Angelina ,your nurse in this shift . First let me have your blood sample . I hope you are fasting .”
“ Good morning sister , yes I am fasting . “
After taking a blood sample the nurse reminded Eleen to take breakfast . Eleen said “ Sumeet is also from NIT ,second year. “
She said “ Good, have nice company .” and left the room to attend to other patients.
After she left , Sumeet asked “ This nurse is very nice. She is taking special care of you very well .”
“ She is my mom , but she didn’t do anything special for me except give me homemade food. She is not a biased nurse , she takes care of all her patients. “
“ Sorry I didn’t mean anything negative about her . What are you doing ? “
“ I am in first year engineering at NIT , how about you ? “
“ Hey , I am also in my second year . How come we didn’t meet earlier ? Seems you are from Kerala .”
“ No, I am Christian but from Khunti , Ranchi . And you ? “
“ I am from a village just near Allahabad . Nice meeting , have your breakfast , then we will talk further .“
After a few hours the doctor and Angelina came with blood reports . The doctor said “ Good news Eleen . Your S.B. is less than 5 , it will go down further . After observing you for 2 more days , if it’s not rising you will go home . Is that right sister ? “
The nurse nodded , then turning to Sumeet the doctor said “ Well young man , your S.B. is 9.1 . You will remain in the hospital . “
“ How long , doctor ? “
“ Well it depends on your S.B trend . If it starts declining you may be free in a week . If it rises further it may take longer but rest assured we will cure you sooner . “
Then turning to the nurse the doctor gave some instructions about his medicines and drip and left . After that a lady brought lunch for Eleen . She was Angelina’s domestic help . The nurse asked Sumeet “ Who will bring lunch for you ? “
“ One of my friends will come shortly with lunch from the hostel mess .”
“ Oh , that’s not good for you . You will need a special diet . “
“ I know , I have asked them and expect a suitable diet .”
“ No , hostel mess food is not good for you till you recover fully . I will get your food from my home .” After this she called her home and asked the lady to bring another special diet for Sumeet .
“ Thanks , sister . “
“ God bless you . I live in staff quarters and your lunch will arrive soon . “
After she left Eleen said “ Look , I told you my mom takes care of her patients. “
“ Yes , I do agree . “
After some time Sumeet got his lunch from Eleen’s home . Both took their lunch together . After that they became more frank and started talking on different matters including academic and personal .
Eleen told him that she belonged to a tribe and lost her dad in her childhood . They lived in a village near the forest and agriculture was their main livelihood . But her father died due to a snake bite . There was no source of income. Missionary people helped them but only after they switched to christianity . Her mother had studied till grade 8th , she did her matriculation and got trained as a nurse . Only then their life was back on track. Eleen was pursuing Biotechnology .
Sumeet said he belonged to a Kayastha family of U.P and lived in suburban Allahabad ( now Prayagraj ). He too lost his dad while he was in tenth grade . . His father was a headmaster in a high school established by Sumeet’s grandfather . He was a respected person of the town and many of his pupils were in civil services and other good jobs.
Before finishing her shift Eleen’s mother came and said “ I will send dinner for both of you . Sumeet you shouldn’t take food from your general mess . It might take a longer time to recover . So forget the mess food , your food is my responsibility .”
“ Thanks sister . “
Eleen was discharged after two days but Sumeet’s condition was showing no improvement . Eleen was also advised to rest for a week . She used to bring lunch and dinner for Sumeet and they ate together . Her mother used to bring breakfast in the morning .
After a week Sumeet's condition started improving . His college was very near the hospital. Eleen joined her classes so she couldn’t come in the morning or for lunch but she never forgot to bring dinner . She said to him “ My mom likes you very much . She says both of us have lost our dads . At least I am with my mom but you have none here to look after . “
Angelina used to take care of Sumeet’s needs . Sumeet was discharged after 10 days. After giving his accent for discharge the doctor said to him “ You are going home , it doesn’t mean you have no further risk . You have to follow the advised diet at least for a month . You have to give your blood sample for a test every two weeks till your reports are within normal range . If you ignore our advice , you are at a risk . So take care .You can join your college after a week . I haven't see anyone from your family yet.”
“ No doctor . I have my mummy as the lone family member .She is old and living in Allahabad . I didn’t even inform her . I will honestly follow your advice. “
Interrupting them Angelina said “ I assure you doctor , I will see that he follows your advice.”
“ That’s good . “
By that time two of Sumeet’s classmates came to take him to the hostel . Then he said to the nurse . “ Sister , here comes my local family .”
Angelina said “ Good to see your friends . But it’s better if you stay with us for a few days so that you feel better . “
“ You mean your home ? “
“ Yes , do you have any problem with us or our religion ? “
“ Absolutely not . Neither with you nor your religion . But I don’t to be an extra burden for you . You have to do hospital duty then to look after Eleen and if I join you …. “
“ No ifs and no buts . We will enjoy hosting you . Rest assured I can afford this comfortably . ”
Sumeet went to Angelina’s home , her staff quarters . When Eleen returned from college she was pleased to see Sumeet and said “ Hi Sumeet , welcome at my home. Mom had already told me she is getting you here . “
‘ It’s too much from you people .I don’t know how to repay these obligations . “
Angelina said “ No obligation . To help someone in need will please God. So I will earn some blessings from Him . “
“ You are a great sister . “
“ No more sister while at home . You can call me aunty or even Angelina , remember it .”
Contd.
This story is only a fiction
