The food arrived shortly after. Placed neatly on the table. Fresh. Warm. Nutritious. Exactly the kind of meal the doctor would approve of. Unfortunately Inaayat was too tired to care. She looked at the food. Then at the bed. Then at the food again. The decision seemed obvious. Sleep. She was halfway through lying down when Ryker's voice stopped her. "Pehele khana kha lijiye." He said. She blinked slowly. (Translation: Have food first.) "Nahi hum bohot thak gaye hain." She said tiredly, almost whining to sleep. (Translation: No, I'm so tired.) "Mujhe pata hai bacche. Bas thoda sa kha lijiye." He said walking close to her. (Translation: I know, kiddo. Have a little.) "Hum kal kha lenge..." Her eyes were already closing. (Translation: I'll eat tomorrow...) "Nahi. Abhi hi khayengi aap." He said strictly and she automatically pouted. (Translation: No. You'll eat right now.) Five minutes later, she found herself sitting on the edge of the bed again. Looking mildly of
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