Sandhya's POV
" Glad to see, all of you on time. Now you all will go for your rounds with me, check all patients and will make small notes about them. Dr Chirag and Dr Ajay, you will make notes about their problems, medicines, what should be given, what quantity should be given and at what time. And Ms Sandhya you will see what should be their food according to their diseases and their problems you will come with the complete food plan for them. Three of you will show everything to me tomorrow first thing in the morning. Am I clear??" He asked looking at me.
" Crystal clear sir... " I said sarcastically. He glared at me.
" You better be, or you will face the music tomorrow. Now follow me and be ready to make your notes about all of them." He left his room and we followed him. He went to the ward where his patients were.
We met the first patient. He was a 65-year-old man, who got operated 2 days back. I noted all his particulars.
Then the next patient was a 10-year-old boy who had a hole in his heart. Aww... poor child. He was so scared. He was not even eating anything. He was to be operated in 2 days.
I talked to him for two minutes and told him whispering that he is a very good looking strong boy. And he need not worry about surgery, as Dr Vikram will take care of him. He just needs to follow the diet chart and take medicine on time. I winked at the little boy and he smiled.
There was another old lady with high blood pressure problem. We went to all the patients one by one noting their requirements and their problems.
After the rounds were completed, Dr Rathore went, to do a surgery. We all went to the cafeteria to have a cup of coffee. I was very tired. I called Shubh and informed him to come in an hour.
We had our coffee and I decided to make food plans for all the patients right away.
I kept working for around 45 minutes and made diet charts for all of them according to their respective problems, age, food habits.
I was ready to leave, as our duty hours were over when Dr Rathore came to the cafeteria. He got a coffee for himself. He looked at me and came towards me.
" What are you doing here. Your duty is over. " He asked me.
" Yes sir I was going, I wanted to finish my work as I was free. It is finished now, so I was leaving as you entered. May I take your leave now?"
" Yes, of course, You may. " He said sipping his coffee.
" Thank you sir " I left the table and started walking towards the door. I could feel his eyes on me.
I was surprised to see Shubh here, I thought he would wait near reception or near parking. He smiled at me and asked me, " So, how was your first day here? " He asked me enthusiastically.
" It was good, nice experience "
" Hey, I am very hungry, I want to eat something first. So how was food here?" He asked me dragging me towards the cafeteria.
" I just had a coffee, It was good." He led me towards the cash counter and asked me, what would I have?
" I am not hungry, please let's just go. You should not eat all that ."
" Oh, it doesn't matter... Chill yaar. "
He bought a plate of pasta and two coffees. " What will you have?" He asked me.
" Nothing, You know that. "
"Ok, have at least one spoonful." He said and I ate it. I was very much aware of the eyes which were staring at me.
Shubh enjoyed eating and then we went out of the hospital. He drove us home. I went to my room, changed into something comfortable and then came back to the living room. My aunt and uncle were not at home. So I made dinner for both of us.
I was still thinking about the game destiny was playing. I am supposed to assist a man, whom I thoroughly despise. I mean there were more than 10 doctors, Yet I got to work with him.
" What is going on in that cute little head of yours? " Shubh asked me.
" What?? Nothing is wrong. Why do you think so?"
" I know you since the day you were born, Now tell me.."
" But there is nothing to tell. "
" Ok, if you say so. But I am not convinced, just giving you some time. Take your time and tell me when it is comfortable. Or, I will have to find it myself."
" You are so irritating sometimes. I am telling you, it is nothing. "
" Fine, I will find it myself." I just rolled my eyes and went to my room stomping my feet.
I slipped into slumber the moment my head touched the pillow.
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I got up with the chirping of birds, that was coming in my room through the slightly open window. I did my morning routine and got ready for the work. But I was tensed, as I knew I had to face him as well so I went to the kitchen and prepared breakfast for everyone. I made Aaloo Paranthas for everyone. I also made stir-fried Idly. I laid the table with the help of a housekeeper.
We all had breakfast together. Uncle loves eating paranthas. He usually says that I am blessed by goddess Annapurna ( goddess of food). I love cooking food so I do it, whenever I am happy or sad... Means I do lots of cooking.
I packed, stir-fried Idly for Shubh and myself. He insisted that he would drop me. I said that I can go on my own, but he said he would do it.
He dropped me at the hospital and said, " Are you sure, You have no problem? You are unusually quiet since yesterday. Come on sandy tell me, what is bothering you? "
" There is no problem, Bhai please be rest assured. " He just nodded, though he was not convinced. He left, but I knew he will try to find out.
I went inside and then reached the Cardiology department. Ajay and Chirag were already there. We all said good morning to each other. Chirag was a very funny man he started telling another funny story of one of his friends. It was so hilarious that we all were enjoying it so much.
Just then we heard a phone ringing. We all looked into that direction. Dr Rathore was standing there. We all became very serious at once. We all followed him inside his cabin.
" So, how was your first day here in the hospital, yesterday? " He asked us.
" It was good sir." Chirag and Ajay said.
" What about you Ms Sandhya? Did you enjoy your first day?"
" Yes, I did sir," I said, avoiding looking at him.
" Ok, let's go for the rounds and see, what you prescribed for the patients."
We followed him to see the patients. He asked different questions from all of us regarding the medicine, the food, the diet chart. Chirag and Ajay answered all his queries about treatment and medicines.
I presented him with a diet chart for every patient. He raised one of his eyebrows and looked at me.
We went for our rounds. The young boy was denying to eat the porridge that was given to him for breakfast. I went to him and asked, " What happened, little young man? " He smiled faintly and said, "This is very boring, I don't want to eat this. "
" But this is very good for you. You want to grow into a strong, handsome man. Right? Then you need to get operated. You'll have to eat healthy food."
" But I can't even think of eating it. It is tasteless. Moreover, I hate it. You try and taste it. I don't want to eat anything at all. "
I tasted it and whispered near his ear, " Ok, dear if you eat this, I will give you something tasty and interesting to eat. Finish at least eat half of it."
He looked at me for a few seconds and then smiled and said, " Promise? " I grinned and nodded.
He picked up the spoon and started eating it. I smiled and ruffled his hair a bit and said, "Good boy, I mean young man."
He smiled and whispered, "Just remember your promise." I nodded.
I had almost forgotten about a certain someone, who was standing right behind me.
Sandhya's POVI had almost forgotten about a certain someone, who was standing right behind me.The moment I turned, I froze as he was staring at me.I averted my eyes from him and walked to the next patient. He did not say anything for the time being, but I think he is going to scold me very soon.Ajay and Chirag were also looking at me with their eyes wide open. I guess they also think that I would be scolded for that.We finished our morning rounds and were free for some time so I took my bag and went to meet that young boy. I served him some of the stir-fried vegetables Idly. He looked pleased to see that colourful dish. I smiled and said, " You will have to eat all the veggies with idli. You can't just eat idli and leave the vegetables. " He nodded.He ate a spoonful of it and his face lit up. He smiled and said, " Wow this is amazing. " I smiled and said, " Now promise me, you will eat whatever is offered to you, as you are not well and are about
Vikram's POVThe interns had already joined and as per the rules, the interns were allotted the doctors they would assist. I had just performed surgery and was going to enter my cabin when I heard someone laughing. I saw a very beautiful girl and 2 young handsome boys were talking." Where do you think you all are? " I said loudly, they all stopped laughing once they heard me.They all stood up like kids. Just 2 minutes back this room was bursting with laughter and now there was a pin drop silence.I entered the room and all of them greeted me. The girl was staring at me as if she saw a ghost and froze.The doctors gave their introduction but the girl seemed to be somewhere else mentally.Well, it does happen with girls when they look at me. But this case seemed different. She seemed to shrink away from me." Hello, Ms. ....? " But she didn't react. She was looking at me with a shocked expression. I looked at the doctors and one of
Vikram's POVAfter the rounds, I went to another department and when I was coming back, I saw Sandhya talking to that little boy.She served him something. He looked pleased to see that colourful dish. She smiled and said, " You will have to eat all the veggies with idli. You can't just eat idli and leave the vegetables. " He nodded.He ate a spoonful of it and his face lit up. He smiled and said, " Wow this is amazing. " She smiled and said, " Now promise me you will eat whatever is offered to you..... As you are not well and are about to get operated so you need to eat a certain kind of diet. After you are recovered I will get you something nice to eat. I promise. But for now, you will have to follow the diet." He nodded and thanked her for the food.She said bye to him and turned to go when she bumped into me. She looked scared. Good." Miss Sandhya, please follow me."" Yes sir. " She followed me to my cabin." So what
Vikram's POVIn the morning, I reached the hospital and went to my cabin... All three of them were already waiting there for me. We all went for the rounds.They are were working very hard. The little boy was to be operated today. He seemed to be very scared. Sandhya was trying to cheer him up. She even said that once he will be alright, she would cook his favourite dish. She even said that Dr Rathore will mend his heart and then he would grow up to be a fine young handsome man. The boy blushed abit. She smiled and ruffled his hair. He also started smiling. She is really sweet with... Others.They all went to havecoffee afterwards. I also went to the cafeteria to have some coffee with Gautam. He was discussing his discomfort which he feels whenever he meets Mehul and Megha. I understand his problem but somehow my eyes and mind were wandering towards a certain someone sitting in another group and smiling beautifully.She isso fri
Vikram's POVThey finally stopped near a building and I could not get anything.What?? Why is she here?? What are they up to?I looked at the board on the building. It was an old-age home.What was going on? What were they there for??Just then, a mancame out and said hello to both of them very enthusiastically. A few men came out and helped them with the stuff they brought.They went to the garden where arrangements were made for some kind of party andmany old people were waiting for them. They all looked so happy to see them.Everything they brought was laid on the table and both of them helped the workers to serve all the snacks to all of them.Then there was a large cake which was also there. They both cut the cake and distributed it as well. She was getting very emotional and she was trying to hide her watery eyes.Why was she crying? Was ither birthday today?
Sandhya's POVHe sat down with me and just kept sipping his coffee." I must say, that you made very good diet plans for both the patients. You are really good at it you must work hard and one day you will be the best in your field."" Thank you, sir, thank you so much."He picked up his sandwich but kept it back. He just kept sipping his coffee and didn't eat anything. That was not healthy. I try to stop myself, but I could not.I just blurted out, " Sir, I think you should eat something you are only having coffee you will have acidity. "" Yes, but I don't feel like eating a sandwich, it is very boring."I didn't want to say that but I said, " Sir if you don't mind, you can share my food." Though I was tensed that he might think that, I was trying to..." Are you sure? I mean you don't have any problem? "" No sir. "I had spicy Paneer Bhurji with parantha. I usually get more food as my friends love to s
Vikram's POVHer friend Ruchika teased her, " So who was that very good looking man who came to drop you? He was looking so handsome. He usually comes to pick and drop you. Is he someone special in your life? Boyfriend ?"Oh God, why did she has to ask that?But I wanted to hear it too. Though I knew that they love each other but I wanted her to deny that. I am getting confused.Sandhya looked shocked for a minute and then she burst out laughing. Everyone was looking at her curiously," Boyfriend?? Oh, God !! No, he is my overprotective and over caring brother, Shubh. I am sick and tired of him treating me as a child. For god sake, I am 22 and he still treats me as if I am 2 or 4 years old."WHAT ??? What ?? What ? Really ??? Wow!!! Great!!!Shut up Vikram... are you 5 years old?But my heart somersaulted in my chest." Hey, but he is so cute and handsome. You are so mean." Ruchika was saying.
Sandhya's POVI have been trying to avoid Dr Rathore, as I know he wanted to know a few things but I didn't want to tell. I avoided being alone with him.The whole week passed in more or less the same manner. Everyone was excited about the party. Finally, we would have a party in the evening. All the girls were very excited because of the beauty pageant. They had two rounds one was traditional Indian outfits and another was western wear... I had already chosen my dresses.I got ready in the traditional wear by 6 PM as the party was at 6:30.My aunt was so happy to see me dressed up like this she clicked at least a hundred pictures of mine. I reached the party venue. My friends were already there l joined them. All the interns were clad in traditional outfits.Our western evening gowns/ outfits were to be kept in the green rooms. Whoever was shortlisted, would go to the second round, which would be western.Vikram's POV" Hello, e