The X factor( AR) -prt 3:pg4 (5/4/12)

The "X" factor - An AR ff

Hey guys.. Everyone who knows me would probably want to kill me for not updating a few of my previous FFs.. But here's a new one.. A plot I thought of When I was bored at my philosophy class - but don't worry. It has nothing to do with Philosophy.. And I promise to complete this FF by next weekend!

Introduction:

What makes a perfect life?

Friends - check, Good career - check, good relations with family - check, A good social life - check, A boy friend - check. So my life was perfect.. or was it?? Why then did I feel so incomplete? Why did it eel like I was missing that spark, that "x" element in life? And the worst part of it all was that I didn't even know what that X element was. Days were just dull, dry and monotonous. And when, at the end, I reflected upon the day, It always made me come back to my original question - what was I missing in life?

But before I proceed with my story, I'd like to tell you a little about myself and my life. I'm Riddhima Gupta, a doctor at Sangeevani. While I'm modern in my outlook towards life and my appearance, I considered myself traditional in terms of my thoughts and attitude. People often complimented my "happy-go-lucky" lifestyle.. As I said before, everything in life was perfect - everything Seemed perfect - till he entered my life.

Once HE entered my life, Everything changed. My perfect life seemed to be missing a key element. On the outside, I was still the same. i still laughed at my friends pathetic jokes. I still carried a smile on my face wherever I went. I still shared those little nothings with all my friends to make them laugh at regular intervals.. But whenever I came across him, that smile faded. Why? Because whenever I came in front of him, my abilities to think seemed to fade. All I could do was stare at him and see him smile at me.

I didn't know what was happening to me. I don't know why a perfect life now seemed imperfect. I don't know why he was making such a difference.. But whatever it was, It had to do with him.. Him- Armaan Mallik, a new doctor here at Sanjeevani

Part 1 : Armaan's POV

A new job is a new challenge, a new opportunity and certainly a brand new experience. I have shifted jobs at numerous instances before, but i don't know why I seem to be particularly interested and excited about this job of mine.. But none the less, It should be a good sign right?

So ready, get set and GO. i'm right outside the Gate of Sangeevani. And Wow.

There's so much happening here.. It seems like everyone is involved in their own problems, their own happiness' There are doctors coming in and out, patients coming and leaving, nurses shifting jobs, and all I could do was stand there and say WOW. i don't know why.. but I just knew it.. this is going to be one awesome experience

breathe in.. breathe out.. 1.2.3 and enter.. and THUD. I entered the hospital with a bang.

The only difference being that the "THUD" and "BANG" were the sounds created when my back hit the floor.. Damn..

Confused? Well frankly, this is so unlike me, but due to my nervousness, I seemed to have failed to notice the person in front of me and crashed straight into her, resulting in the two of us hitting the floor.

Well the only difference being.. I hurt myself more because she fell on me.. DAMN. what a horrible start to what I thought would be a wonderful experience..

I came out of my thoughts when I felt the girl who fell on top on me get up and say something under her breath.

.And hell' I was angry, to say the least.. She spoils my first day at the hospital and then curses me under her breath.. the nerve of this girl..I looked up at her.. all ready to take out all of my anger and frustration on her..

But then when I looked into her eyes.. All of that seemed to take a backseat.. she seemed confused.. or lost..

Frankly, i don't have a word for that expression.. she just seemed to stare at me with that expression..

When she came out of that "lost"land of hers and looked around, an expression of realization dawned upon her face..

she looked up at me with an apologetic look..and there.. all my plans of venting out my anger went straight down the drain.. and then and there, she was forgiven..

As if comprehending my expressions, her lips curved into a small, sweet smile and she extended her hand towards me..

"Riddhima Gupta - Senior Doctor. Sanjeevani" she said with a strange tinge of proudness in her voice...

I looked at her for a minute, then at the end she had extended towards me'

I was in two minds about this.. A girl who could trip me at the entrance could possibly have other intentions behind this introduction of hers..

But ah.. who cares? Another prank? bring it on.. I'm the principal of the school of Pranks Ms. Riddhima gupta!!

I shook her hand with a smirk on my face'. making plans of taking revenge for that fall near the entrance..

And then.. She smiled'. and my plans of taking revenge went down the drain again..

Damn.. It's gonna be one hard task to work with her..

when she raised her eyebrow, and looked slightly confused.. I realized something that could be the base of all her pranks and jokes now.. I was so lost in thought that I had forgotten to give her my introduction.. Damn..

"I'm Armaan Mallik, the new cardiologist here at sangeevani" I explained'

"ah.. good to see you Mr. Mallik" she said and quickly left from here.. or maybe ran..

I smiled when i realized that the way she runs largely resembled the climax scene of all Hindi movies where the heroine runs away or even from the hero..

Hero? Heroine? What? He ran his hand through his hair to control his thoughts and bring them all back to his new day at a new place..

Sanjevani.. Here i come.. I said and walked in with my trademark dimpled smile and a thousand of dreams..

One of which, which i was probably unaware of myself , was to conquer the soul and mind of my latest friend.. or Acquaintance as of now.. Ms. Riddhima Gupta!