I believed you all those times when I had to leave, you said that "it's just some dust", as your eyes moistened.

I believed you all those days when on phone, you told me that "it's just cold", when your voice cracked.

I believed you all those times you said that "they are just some to-do list", when I asked you about all those unposted letters.

I believed you all those times when you refused my ring politely, saying "I want some more time".

Then why was it, that the one time I didn't want to believe you,
you spoke the truth..."I wish I had more time".

There, he stood in front of a large portrait of a teenage girl.
It was the first anniversary of the hospital he had built.
He gave it her name.
'Elizabeth Cancer Care', read the board on its entrance.

- AbhiN