This chapter is dedicated to for being as cute and sweet as a cupcake.

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I didn't know the guy's name so I couldn't give the medicine to him. He just disappeared out of my sight.

Where will I find him now? Why am I getting worried for him, anyway? I have decisions to make. Time is running out.

I took the pink pills and started walking towards the ICU. I have to make the life and death decision. I don't know what is right or what is wrong at this moment. I don't know what decision should I take that will benefit dad. I can't let him die but this operation will take away his voice, worse; he might not even survive it.

"Dad, things will be good now. You survived it. We will live happily now. You and me. We both will fight this." I heard a voice from a duel cabin as i was walking down the corridor. The voice sounded familiar.

It's that guy.

I looked at the pink pills and decided to go in and give it to the boy.

"I'm very proud and lucky to have you, son." A weak and fragile voice spoke. "What will you do about your studies, Neel? We...." before I eavesdropped in their personal conversation I knocked on the door.

"Come in." The boy named 'Neel' called me in.

"Hey, you dropped these pills on the way." I handed him the pink pills.

"Thank you, sir." The boy said, smiling.

"Call me Roy." I held my hand out for him to shake.

We shook hands and he introduced himself as Neel.

"Thank you, Roy."

I walked out and a nurse stopped me.

"Mr. Singhania, your family and doctors are waiting for you. You need to get back to your father." The nurse informed. For a moment, all the issues at hand disappeared but now they all came back again.

The nurse went away and I stood there frozen. Neel tapped on my shoulder.

He stood there with a worried face. "Are you alright?" He asked.

"No." I shook my head frantically. What should I do now? What should I DO? "My father is going to die." I whispered to myself.

"What's wrong with your father? If you don't mind telling." The boy asked. I looked at him and said everything that was going on.

Sometimes, it is good to talk to strangers. Probably, you'll never see them again in future so letting out all your thoughts for once in front of them can't be that harmful, right?

Neel listened to everything carefully and then he nodded. He gave me an understanding look and not the sympathetic one. Sympathy is a bitch that hurts you ten times worse.

"I've also gone through this some days back. I was also confused like you." He looked at me but didn't give me the sorry look that everyone gives which I was glad of. He has faced the same situation as mine. This guy knows better how to handle it because he faced the situation.

I'm glad that I came across him.

"I don't know what I must do." I mumbled, jumbled up with my thoughts. A tear escaped, I wiped it before anyone could see it.

"You should take the risk of operation." I looked at him and tried to process his words in my mind. They were the exact words that Ashu said. "Will you let your father die, when you know there is still another option? There is still a chance to save him. So why not use the chance wisely?" The young boy Neel advised me, wisely.

He is right. Ashna was right. I've to take the decision.

"I think that woman is looking for you." He pointed at the far end of the corridor.

Ashna.

I nodded my head and mumbled a 'Thank You' to the boy and walked towards Ashna. Neel nodded and smiled.

"Roy, you need to decide fast!"

"We will have the operation."

Immediately, the doctors rushed in the ICU for the operation.

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4 hours later.

"The operation was successful. Congratulations, doctors." The doctors came out of the OT, congratulating each other.

I stood up like I got an electric shock on my butt and rushed towards the doctors. Ashna, mom and Parth stood behind.

"How is he?" I ask.

"The operation was successful, Mr. Singhania. We need to keep him under observation for the 48 hours."

I nodded. "Can I meet my husband?" My mom asked, crying in joy.

"Sure mam. But go one at a time. Don't stress him out while talking. He is sedated partially. He won't move or talk but he can hear you." The doctor gave us instructions.

"Okay." We nodded our heads. My mom went inside to see dad.

By the time I did what best I could do. I went to Neel to thank him. 'Thanks' will be less for what he did. I have to thank Ashna too. A bunch of happy tears rolled down my cheeks.

"Where are you going?" Ashu asked, when I was walking away.

I smiled at her and said, "Have to complete an important work."

She sensed something maybe because she smiled and nodded. God, I love this woman.

I went and found out the cabin where his father was. They were talking. There was another patient but he was sleeping.

"Dad you don't have to worry about that. I will work this year and start college next year." Neel said.

"You don't have to work, son. I'm still alive. We will sell the house and take a place on rent and then the rest of the money will go for your education." His father argued. I glued myself behind the door.

"How will your medicines and foods and clothes come from? If I don't work how will I take care of you dad?"

"My old age pension and retirement pension will cover them up. You wanted to go to business school and I promised you that I will fulfill your dreams. So don't argue on this." His father scolded him.

"Dad, I will fulfill my dreams and I want you to see me become successful. I'm just taking a years time for that. Next year I will start going to business school, after you recover totally and I arrange a sufficient amount of money." Neel tried to make his father understand.

I barged in the cabin and took another decision. This decision will change this guy's life in a better way.

"I will sponsor your education."

"What are you doing here, bro? You should be with your father." Neel told me and his father nodded as well.

"His operation was successful. Thanks to you Neel, you helped me take the most important decision of my life." I stunned us both as I hugged him. Wow, I was becoming a girly girl.

"Bro." He returned the gesture.

"I want to sponsor your education and also will look after your father's medical expenses." I told him.

"His mouth dropped open. "But I can't...."

I interrupted him and told him to shut up. "You want to study in business school so I'll sponsor it. In return you have to work part time as my new personal assistant in my office, i.e, in which ever country you wanna attend college."

"And my father?" He questioned.

"He will be looked after by the best." I smiled at him.

"What if I want to study in the USA, then where will I work?" Neel asked.

"Then you'll work in our US branch." Someone said from behind me. I turned to see Parth entering the cabin.

"You...." I frowned at my best friend. How did he know I was here?

He flipped me off. "I found you out." He told me and looked at Neel and held out his hand for a shake. "I'm Parth Kashyap. The corporate lawyer for the Singhanias. Roy Singhania is going to be the CEO soon, therefore I will look after your sponsorship and your internship. This is my card." Parth gave Neel his business card and talked to him very professionally.

Neel looked shocked as his mouth hung open. I frowned at him playfully. "Close your mouth, dude. You look ugly." I said and his father laughed out. We followed suit.

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