"Happy valentines day dear", said Nishant over the phone with a voice filled with excitement. He was hoping for a day of romance with his girlfriend, Mia. His relationship with Mia was quite good, well at least according to him. Though they had been together for almost a year their relationship was always a burden for Mia and she regretted being called his girlfriend.
"Same to you", said Mia with a sleepy voice. She had just slept 2 hours ago and wasn't interested in romance at mid-night.
"When should I come to your place tomorrow?"
"Shutup"
"I just wanted to spent some time with you tomorrow."
"Valentines day comes every year, its not a big deal. Now at me sleep!"
"Okay soo jana but tell me what you want as a gift tomorrow?"
"What can you give me, huh? Nothing! I am going back to sleep now and dare you called me again, bye."
Nishant once again felt his feelings being ignored but he decided to stay quite. He knew very well if he even said a word, she would call for a break up. 'She's angry because I disturbed her sleep but she would welcome me with open arms tomorrow' he thought.
Next day, Nishant went over to her place. He knocked the door of her room. Mia opened the door with sleepy eyes.
"What you want?" she asked.
"Happy valentines day!"
He was on his knees with a rose and a box of chocolate in his hands. She took both and closed the door on his face. He stared at the door in surprise as tears rolled down from his eyes. After few minutes his phone rang. He answered.
"Where are you?" Mia asked.
"Still standing at your door"
"Go na before someone sees you!"
"At least let me hug you once"
"Shutup and please go, don't create more problems for me."
After an hour, Mia's phone rang. She was still half asleep but decided to pick it up anyway. Horror took over her face as she heard the news of Nishant's accident. She immediately dressed up and headed towards the hospital. He was immediately operated and after 4 hours operation theatre's door opened.
"How is he now doctor?" asked Mia as soon as doctor came out of the OT.
"He has a severe head injury and fracture in both his legs. He is again and again repeating a name 'Mia'. Where is she?"
"She is no one doctor. She has been his imaginary friend since childhood."
"Call your parents. I want to talk to them."
"Can I first see him doctor?"
"Sure but remember he needs emotional support right now. Do not let him feel sad at any cost."
She went inside and sat near Nishant. She held his hand and kissed it. He tried to speak but she did not let him.
"Just be quite. Doctors said you need rest. I am here. Sleepwell."
Nishant closed his eyes, feeling safe with his girlfriend sitting near him. He was happy that she cared and came to see him but soon he started struggling for breath while his heart rate monitor beeped loudly. Mia ran and called the doctor. Horrified but well trained doctor asked nurse to give Nishant electric shocks but it was too late.
"I am sorry but we couldn't save him. There is some paperwork need to be done, if you would..."
"My parents are coming."
Doctor nodded and headed towards his office. Mia stood still for few moments looking at the dead body of her boyfriend. Then she smiled...
