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" What we see or hear, help us make an opinion. But its not always the truth."

"So, what is the truth anyway? Not all have the ability to perceive the reality as its hidden. That's why I am here to help you" Dr. Rahul said with a gentle smile to one of his client.

Dr. Rahul, a clinical psychologist have been doing his practice for last few years. He rose to prominence within his field because of his high success rate of resolving issues for his paients.
There were many who adored him and respect him while many talk behind his back, questioning his method of treatment and doubting any cheating. But they found no evidence.

" I have come from far, Sir. Please treat my daughter, I have heard a lot about you. " Mr. Sharma pleaded.
" Don't worry, everything will be okay. Now, would you please excuse me for a moment, I will now examine the daughter. " Dr. Rahul took his daughter Ms. Ankita to examination room accompanied by his nurse while Mr. Sharma waited outside.

The girl in her late teens was disheveled, emotionless, followed them silently. She had a blank stare and looked lifeless. Having visited to many doctors and treated with many medicine, she had become a shell of her former self.
Dr. Rahul took her and let her lie on the bed with the help of the nurse.
" Sir, the usual treatment?" Nurse Sudha asked. She had been used to the procedures by now. At first she had her doubts but now she trust Dr. Rahul completely.
" Yes, the usual." Dr. Rahul answered. He put his palms over the girl and started murmuring something. The girl shuddered, and then went cold. Then slowly woke up with a bewildered expression calling for her father.

" Ankita, your father is outside. I am Dr. Rahul, you have fainted in your hostel. Do you remember anything? He asked.
" Me fainted? I remember being in hostel room resting in the evening as my roommates have gone for party. Then she came inside.' said Ankita, ' But room was closed, she looked angry for what I did, and then" Ankita was shaking with fear.
" Yes, I understand, you saw an illusion. Why would Rekha be angry with you?" He asked in a comforting voice.
" Because I insulted her and treated her unfairly as I was jealous that she scored more marks than me."  Ankita continued, " But I regret it, I didn't knew that she was depressed or would commit suicide. Please forgive me Rekha."
Ankita was unconsolable,  as tears kept falling on her pale face.
" What you did was wrong, but you have asked for her forgiveness, I think Rekha will forgive you if you promise to not repeat it. You have suffered enough." Dr. Rahul put his arms over her shoulder to calm her down.
" I promise that I will never do it again." Ankita said.
Dr. Rahul signals her nurse Sudha who was standing there with a puzzled look. She took Ankita outside to her father.
" Her treatment was done, she will not have any more episodes. Just let her have rest and good nutrition for a month or two. " Nurse Sudha adviced Mr. Sharma as she took the fee.

" So, you have listened to her. Now forgive her and don't hurt her anymore. Revenge will only spread unhappiness." Dr. Rahul whispered.
And the light flickered, the window made some noise, a hollow sound permeated the room...
" I FORGIVE HER, GOODBYE " as if the wind found a voice.

© Dr. Manish Rout