Chapter 38

Merlyn's POV My brother became closer to Stephen.  Stephen would spend long hours in my house helping my brother in solving Maths problems.  He would clarify my doubts in accounts as he is an M.B.A.  Within a short period of time I would complete my post graduation and all set to marry, after my uncle recovers from his surgery.  I am yet to tell him about Stephen.  But, I am sure he knows something about us. 4 days later..... My aunt had emergency work. So though she wanted to be with my uncle on his most important day, she couldn't. She thus entrusted the work to me to take care of him post surgery. She had gone out of station and will be coming back only after a week. The operation was successful.  I was holding Stephen's hand outside the operation theater leaning my head over his shoulder.  He was brushing my back up and down in order to sooth me up.  His warm shoulders could provide me a solace which no one on earth could ever provide.  Though I lost my parents, I am grateful t