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Recap:
* Anji and Sachin's date
* New patient, Somil Thakkar
* Rahul worried about Sapna
Part 30
*Corridor*
Anjali, Abhi and Nikki walked down the corridor towards Dr. Sharma's office. Anjali was blushing furiously as the love birds took full advantage of teasing her about her date with a senior doctor.
Nikki: Anji'I still can't believe it'how did you manage without blushing all evening? ' nudging her in the side
Abhi: She must have been redder than a tomato'right Anji? ' winking at her
Anji: Will you guys please stop! ' a bit louder than she meant to
At the same moment someone put a hand on her shoulder making her freeze with tension. She looked at the other two and saw that their smiles were wiped off of their faces as they looked down at the floor. Anjali slowly turns around to find Shashank standing behind her.
Shashank: Is their a problem doctors?
Anji: No sir'
Shashank: Sure? ' smiling at her
Anji: Yes dad' - smiles
Shashank: Doctors? ' looking at the other two ' You can breathe
He laughs at their expressions and then walked off with a smile on his face.
Abhi: Oh My Gosh'Anji, your dad can give anyone a heart attack
Anji: Shut up Abhi'let's go or we'll be late
Nikki: Ooohhh'someone's in a rush to meet her lover boy
Anji: - smacked her arm ' Nikki'!
Nikki: Ouch yaar'itna zor se kyon?
Anji: You deserve it'ab chal' - walking ahead
Abhi: Wonder why she's so impatient! He isn't running away
Anji: - turns around ' I heard that' - shooting an evil look at him
Nikki: She's in love'and she's eager to meet her boyfriend' -emphasising on the last word
Anji stopped in her tracks, her face turning crimson red. Abhi and Nikki caught up with her and smiled. When she had finally found her voice she spoke quietly'
Anji: Please stop'warna'I won't be able to concentrate on my work and I'll look like an idiot in front of him'
Nikki: Theek hain'tumhare liye hum itna to kar sakte hain' - giving her a side hug
They knocked on his door before walking in and were met by a huge welcoming smile. Once they were settled Dr Sharma started to go through a case, when Anjali was sure he wouldn't look up Anjali kept sneaking glances at him and he did the same. This was noticed by both Abhi and Nikki who found this really sweet.
*Path Lab*
Muskaan had finished her duty and was just about to go on her rounds when she saw Atul and Rahul enter in a deep conversation. Atul saw her and said hi while Rahul got straight on with his work. She stood by the door for a few seconds observing him; something was really wrong; he wasn't the same any more; his face was pale, his eyes were drooped and there were wrinkle lines on his forehead. She shook her head and walked out of the door.
*Corridor *
Ridz walked through the corridor in a rush carrying a tray in her hands and grumbling to herself.
Ridz: Unbelievable! Stupid nurses'they can't do one thing right'they waste time standing here and there gossiping but when it comes to work'they have no idea! ' her face was flushed
She carried on walking down the corridor until she heard some laughter coming from a nearby ward. She walked closer to the door to find out what was going on. She was so angry right now she was just waiting for an opportunity to let her anger out on someone. She stood by the door of the ward just about to scream when she was met with an unfamiliar sight. A group of children were sat on the floor of the middle of the ward and looking up at Armaan; he was telling them a story and they couldn't help but laugh at his silly jokes and his funny faces. A little girl was sat in his lap and was hugging him very tight, he looked down at her and smiled then he tapped his forehead with hers which made her giggle and touched his nose. He opened his mouth as if to bite her finger and she squealed with laughter.
Ridz stood there for a while and took in the sight; she smiled as he tried to bite the little girl's finger.
Ridz: So sweet' - whisper
She suddenly looked up and around to see if anyone had heard her. She smacked the side of her head to make sure that thought had vanished and then walked away; her mind full of mixed feelings.
Ridz: Don't even go there Ridz'he's nice with kids'that doesn't mean he's a nice person'a nice person would talk to people, be friendly with them'not ignore them and be mean'
Even though she had said all of that she did not realise that this man was creating a big effect on her. She had walked in about to burst with anger but instead she had kept silent and left with a smile on her face.
*Cafeteria*
Rahul was sitting at an empty table when Muskaan came in and sat beside him. He hadn't notice anything until she cleared her throat; he looked up and then back down at his coffee.
Muskaan: Rahul kya hua? - concerned
Rahul looked up again and she saw that his eyes were red and he had been crying.
Muskaan: Rahul? - held his hand - kya hua?
Rahul: Sapna
Muskaan: Oh'kya hua isse? ' annoyed but decided not to show her feelings
Rahul: She might not come back because'because of me
Muskaan: What do you mean?
Rahul: She'I need to meet her Muskaan'I have to
Muskaan: Theek hain'you will'but first we need to find out where she lives'then we will speak to her and'and bring her back ok?
Rahul looked at her and nodded his head, she grabbed a tissue from her pocket and wiped the tears from his face.
Rahul: Thanks Muskaan ' hugs her
Muskaan was startled by his actions but she smiled and tapped him on his back softly, a smile slowly appearing on her lips.
*Corridor*
That evening Sohan had decided to pay a visit to Armaan as he was ready to go back home. He entered the hospital and walked down the corridor looking around for Armaan when his eyes landed on a familiar person. His feet automatically stopped moving and he stood there staring at her.
Sohan: - thoughts - This feeling will never fade away'I will always get a shock every time I see her'
Ridz was walking down the corridor, she noticed a man looking at her weirdly, as she neared him she recognised him as Armaan's friend and had a sudden idea.
Ridz: - thoughts - Why is he watching me like that? Forget it'this is my time to find out the truth about the mysterious Armaan'I think I should speak to him now'
Ridz approached Sohan who was in deep thought. She stood in front of him and waved her hand in front of his eyes. He blinked then moved back a few steps, shocked by this sudden action. He didn't realise how long he had stood there like that, she was right in front of him now'and he was taken aback.
Ridz: Are you ok? ' concerned
Sohan: Umm'yeah'yeah I'm fine'
Ridz: Umm'You're Armaan's friend'right?
Sohan: Uhh'yes I am'and you're Riddhima right?
Ridz: Riddhima?...I mean'yes'I'm Ridz, Riddhima, but how do you know me?
Sohan: Actually'Armaan'umm'
Ridz: Wait a minute'this is all about Armaan'
Sohan: Sorry? ' not sure what she meant
Ridz: No I'm sorry'.actually I wanted to talk to you'about Armaan'but' - looking around ' Not here, let's go out'
Sohan: But are you not on duty?
Ridz: I've got a fifteen minute break'let's go
Sohan: Ok'
He followed her out of the hospital and they settled on a bench in the park around the corner from the hospital. Both feeling a little awkward due to their own situations, Sohan still not able to think of this girl as someone else and Ridz uncomfortable about the question she was about to ask him.
Ridz: Actually'this has been bothering me for quite a while now'but I'm not able to talk to Armaan about this'I've tried many times but he's never answered my question'and I thought'you're friends'maybe you could answer my question' - stammering as she spoke
Sohan: - confused ' Go on'
Ridz: Umm'what's wrong with Armaan'why is he soo secretive? Why does he hate me?
Sohan's expression dropped as this was the last thing he was expecting to hear. He was silent for a long time; his mind doing all the talking.
Sohan: ' thoughts ' What do I do? How am I meant to answer that question?
Ridz: Umm'Sohan?
Sohan: Oh'I'm sorry' - thinks ' I think it's best that I let her know'it's best for both of them'
Ridz: Is everything ok?
Sohan: Uh'I don't know how to say this'but it has to come out some time'and this is the best time'actually Riddhima'Armaan and I and' - he cuts his sentence short not knowing where to go from there' he takes out his wallet and opens it, hands it over to her
She looks at him with a confused look, he gestures her to look at the wallet and she slowly looks down, her expression turning from confused to shock in less than a second. She is unable to speak and she drops the wallet on the floor'
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