Vikram's POV
After 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 is the explanation for what you just did? "
" Sir, I just gave that young child something he would have loved to eat. He hated that food which was served to him.... and he asked me to taste it. I tasted it, was tasteless and I just give that child something he could eat. I made him eat whatever was given to him too...... and he promised me that he would eat everything which would be served. I just wanted to cheer up that child.... because he was really scared about the surgery he is going to have. What is wrong with that? I just wanted him to be happy and whatever I served him was healthy. I know my job, sir... I don't know what you think about me, but I know my job very well sir. "
Hmmmmm so she is daring...
" Let me be a judge for that. Serve that thing to me. I want to see if it is really healthy. " She looked somewhat reluctant to let me taste it.
" It is healthy sir, It is just plain idli stir-fried with a minimal amount of fats in it with lots of veggies. " She said.
" So, why are you scared of me tasting it? " I challenged her.
" Oh, I am not scared of you I am very sure the food is very healthy... " She served a spoonful of idli to me. I just loved it.
" Well, Ms Sandhya. This was your first mistake, so I am just giving you a warning. Just don't do it again." She just nodded. I finished what was served on the plate.
Doctor Chirag was finding the situation very funny and he could not contain his laughter and I glared at him.
They all went to have lunch.
After some time, I went to that ward as my interns were making their rounds. I saw that the little boy hugged and thanked her for a little change in his food. She hugged him back. The boy was telling some stories to her and she was laughing like a child.
Beautiful !!
She turned and saw me and all of a sudden her smile vanished and she left the ward.
I finished my round. I did the rest of my work. I came out of the hospital to go home and I saw her standing with the same guy who was in the cafeteria yesterday with her. He was holding her hand and saying something. She patted his hand and smiled at him. Then they got into the car and he drove away. I also slipped into my car and started driving, but I didn't want to go to my empty home. so I went to Gautam's
place. I wanted someone with whom I could talk to.
Gautam reminded that we had to go for Sagar's birthday. That's good as I was getting bored.
We both went to his birthday party. It was an enjoyable party. Mehul and Rahul were there with their wives. They seemed to be so happy and possessive over them.
It was very funny to see how they were glaring at every man who was looking in their wives' direction. There were so many beautiful girls, but they seemed to have eyes only for their partners.
I teased them and they said that I would behave in exactly that way when I would have someone special in my life. I don't think I would ever behave like that.
I have never bothered about being alone. I choose this situation. I left my house and my parents to avoid something or someone to be precise.
I enjoyed with my four friends. Gautam, Sagar, Rahul and Mehul. We all studied in the same school in Dehradun. Then we went our separate ways to do our higher studies. Rahul is in the clothing and textile business. He manufactures clothes and Indian ethnic wear and
Markets them in India as well as overseas.
Mehul's father is a diamond merchant. He is helping in his family business.
Sagar is a businessman and his family are in Real estate business but Sagar and his brother have started a new construction company.
Gautam is a doctor like me. He is my best friend among all.
Rahul and Mehul got married. They didn't get married by their own choice. They were forced to marry the girls of their parents' choice, but they are very happy now. They both are crazy about their wives.
I saw them getting paranoid about losing them. They have become over-possessive fools.
But it seems they are madly in love with them.
I can't spend life with some stupid girl. I wanted a perfect bride. Who has to be beautiful, attractive, well educated, independent, witty, intelligent, a bit aggressive yet kind and caring. Well, a long list of qualities... I know, but I wanted a perfect bride if I ever settle down.
I want someone in my life too. Someone perfect.
Picture Perfect.
My mind wandered to Sandhya again. She is very beautiful, kind, smart, intelligent, caring and sweet.
Yeah, with everyone... but with me...
Why ? What have I done??
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
Vikram's POV" Ok, so judges decided that they must look for their inner qualities as well. The contestant has to speak about themselves they have to tell us about their qualities.Or anyone or their friends can tell us about their qualities. Whoever comes up with more qualities will be declared as Miss and Mr Intern."" We'llstart with girls. The two contestants which were elected are Dr Preeti Bhandari andMs Sandhya Rajput. The two men who got selected are Dr Ajay and Dr Chirag." Four of you, please come in front and rest of you all, please take your seats offstage."Dr Preeti Bhandari started speaking," I think I am honest, a good citizen of India. I follow all the rules as a good citizen. I respect people especially who are elder to me. " Everyone clapped for her.Then Aakash asked Sandhya to say something. She smiled and said," Well, I am just a plain girl. What else, can I say more? "Just then we saw that Ruch
Vikram's POV" Why are you asking me??? Don't you know the answers to your questions?? "" No, I don't have any idea... "" Ok let me spell it out for you..." She looked at me with so much contempt. I almost got scared." Yes, I avoided you. Yes, I am friendly with everyone except you.Yes, I have my reasons for not offering you any food. Yes, I sent food to you because that is my nature. I can't change it. I would have done it in anyone's case. But in your case, I didn't want you to get any more wrong ideas. You have already hurt me so much, I can't take more pain." She retorted I was shocked." What did I do to you?? "" You were so prejudiced that you insulted me. You made fun of me, called me overweight and unattractive. You thought that my family and I were trying to trap a good husband just by sending food. You said that I am taking the saying very seriously that, A way to a man's heart goes through h
Sandhya's POVI got up early in the morning, did my daily routine and got ready to go to the hospital.It has been three days since that day. Dr Rathore had not come to the hospital.He behaved that day as if he was shocked by my outburst. He seemed to be lost. As if he had saidthose things, just like that and was shocked to see the impact it had on my life.But why is he not coming to the hospital? Is he fine? Shall I ask Dr Gautam?But, why should I bother? It doesn't matter, if he is well or not, I don't care...My mom called me yesterday, they are back to India. I was very happy about it. It has been a very long time since I went home. I was missing them.They told me that there was a marriage proposal for me had come. The family was very good and the man himself was very handsome, educated and well settled.I told them that I am not interested in getting married. But, she was my mom. She started all he