“Please be seated”, he said. “So, tell me how is everything going?”
“Quite normal si…………” Just then a phone rang in the hall. “Yeah Stella, tell me………… Ok, I’ll look into it……… fine…… and make sure I don’t get any calls for the next half an hour… yeah…… Thanks.” And then looking at me, “Sorry, now go on. Is it………… still……… there………?”
“I am afraid it’s a yes sir.”
“How often?”
“Twice or thrice may be sir, I am not sure. But more when I need it the most……”
“And your response?”
“Genuinely speaking I feel better sir. My problems are solved instantly.”
“Have you tried to hold back?”
“I try a lot of times. But the problems grow complex and I am stuck in it. But, the moment I allow it, they seem to disappear”
“Still on the course?”
“Mostly yes sir, though I miss out on some days inevitably”
“For god’s sake please complete the course without discrepancy. You don’t seem to understand the consequences of your actions. And exercise restraint. I know it’s difficult initially, but never impossible. Slowly avoid the dependency.”
“I’ll sincerely try sir………”
“And is it really true that you don’t have anyone who can come and talk on your behalf………………… It becomes greatly difficult when I have to talk everything to you.”
“Sh…………Sorry sir, I’ll see what I can do about it. I think I can get someone the next time.”
“Well then, keep in touch. Let me know if there is anything unusual. And call me for help at any time. And you better get someone the next time you are here”
“Thank you sir……” and rose from the seat.
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