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Good afternoon..Had a scrumptious lunch along with my hubby. Someone i love sent me delicious avakai. started with that and ended with that. In between bhindi sabzi and sambar.I had the one with garlic and hubby the one without. 😃Thank you. And sorry for not calling. No maid yesterday and today..so was held up.
Chapter Two
A week later at KGH Dr Ranganath was in a quandary. Dr Ashutosh had left for a series of lectures in various cities in Europe the previous day and would not be back for a month. He had left Dr Armaan in charge of the hospital. And now his temporary boss just had stomped out of the cabin in a fit of temper. Three of the interns were down with a viral and the PG students were on a break. In short, they were short staffed. Since the departure of Dr Mallika they never felt the need for an extra doctor as Dr Ashutosh had been handling both areas. Now it seemed with his departure, a grain of sand had entered the well-oiled machinery that was KGH. Dr Armaan wanted someone to take up the slack. Stat. Then an idea popped up and he wondered why it hadn't struck him before. Before he could over-analyse and talk himself out of it, he dialled the number.
"Nidhi? Ranganath here. Can we meet? Mujhe tumse kuch baat karni hain. I'll be over after work." He knew that a direct approach was better when it concerned Nidhi.
"Sure, OK," came the reply. Nidhi found it surprising that Ranganath would call her. For the past two years she had tried to stay away from anyone who could be linked to him. Anji was her best friend and she was very happy that she and Ranganath had sorted out their issues and were happy together. Maybe he wanted to talk something about Anji. She sighed and relaxed. Yeah, that would be it. What else could it be?
Later that evening she realised how wrong she had been. At first she thought she was hearing things.
"Nidhi you have to come back at KGH."
Nidhi could not believe that him of all people would come to her with such a proposal. She was aware that he knew about what happened two years ago, well at least he knew the diluted version she had given Anji. And Ranganath had always come across as a sensitive guy. Maybe she was a bad judge of character as she was in everything else.
"You got to be kidding me! Why would I want to do that? Come back to a place which has given me nothing but pain..and sorrow," she asked and cursed the betraying tremble in her voice.
"I know Nidhi. Believe me, I do. But everything is not about you. KGH needs you right now. I need you there. We're horribly short staffed. Patients are suffering. The interns are too new and the PGs are out on a break. Most of them on long distance vacations. You've worked there before and are already familiar with the workings of.."
Nidhi smiled sadly. Yeah, she had worked there before and by the time she had walked out, her heart had been torn out of her chest. "What does Dr..Ashutosh have to say about this? Does he know that you've come to talk to me?" And braced herself for the answer.
"Dr Ashutosh is not in the country. He has gone abroad for a series of guest lectures. He won't be back for a month. Make that six weeks. After returning from Europe, he has another set of lectures waiting for him in Delhi."
She sighed and leaned back in her chair. Working at KGH again. So many memories in that place that had given her the joy of love and also the pain. Was she strong enough? Well, she was a doctor, wasn't she? She can't let personal feelings interfere with her work. And she had time in her hands now. What would she do at home other than sit and mop. Another thought struck her and she frowned. "And Dr Mallika? She is the second senior in-charge, right?"
Ranganath gave a rueful smile. "Normally, yes. But she is on a three year sabbatical. Her brother had shifted to Australia a couple of years back and she went there to spend some time with him."
"Oh." She didn't know what else to say. She had never thought she would see the day when Dr Mallika would willingly leave Dr Ashutosh alone. Maybe the lady thought with her out of the picture, it was safe enough. And what with Face Times in Skype and whatsapps in phones, the geography hardly mattered, right? Now she could go back there and relive the days when she had been a happy carefree person without dreading his presence. Being in the same city yet making sure their paths never crossed, hadn't been an easy thing to do. She had even avoided going to Anji's house much for the same reason. Ranganath would be there. Topic of KGH would start and that would inevitably lead to Dr Ashutosh. She was like an addict on rehab. She needed to stay away from the drug or she'll end up being an addict again. Running after him, waiting for him to look at her, smile at her, start inventing opportunities to interact with him. But with him out of the country, there was no danger of that happening.
"And Dr Armaan?" The one person who had given his whole hearted approval and blessing to their relationship at that time.
"He just wants the staff issue to be resolved. You know he doesn't have patience to deal with all these things. I suggested your name and he shrugged and said OK." Ranganath controlled his huge grin. Fact was Dr Armaan had all but danced on the table at the mention of Nidhi coming back to KGH. He, like Ranganath, wanted these two to get back together again and had seen the idea for what it was - a golden opportunity.
Nidhi took a deep breath and made her decision. "OK Ranganath. I'll do it. But just for six weeks. That's it. Not a day more."
Ranganath controlled his whoosh of relief and calmly extended the KGH contract. "Understood. Six weeks. Starting from tomorrow. I've already mentioned that in the contract. Read it and sign it. The pay details are also in there."
Nidhi read it thoroughly, nodded and signed it. "I'll see you tomorrow morning. Eight AM. Sharp."
Ranganath watched her walk out of the coffee shop and grimaced. This was not the Nidhi he knew. Has that Nidhi been lost forever? He hoped not.
****
Armaan looked at the caller id and smiled. "Hey boss! What's happening? How is Amsterdam?"
Ashutosh sighed. He was standing on one of the bridges over the famous Amsterdam canals. But the beauty of the sight before him was lost in the dismal thoughts surrounding his mind. He had scheduled these lectures in a desperate attempt to distance himself from his thoughts. He wanted some peace and tranquillity to his tortured soul. Seeing Nidhi after two years..it had revived all his desires that had been buried deep within. No matter where he went and what he did, all he felt was restlessness and gut wrenching yearning. It was like she was there right in front of him but out of his reach. At least back at KGH he could try to keep himself buried in work. It had worked for the past two years why not now?
"Oye? Kya hua? Kuch bolta kyu nahi?"
Ashutosh shook himself and sat down on one of the benches. "Armaan, I'm coming back."
"Ay? But you just went last week. I thought it was a four week trip and after that Delhi for another two weeks."
He ran a disturbed hand through his hair. "Pata nahi yaar. Yaha rehne ka mann nahi karta. Dumm ghut ta hain mujhe."
Armaan sighed. "Ashu..tere dumm ghutne ki wajah toh tu jaanta hain na? Amsterdam kya tu duniya ke kisi bhi jagah jaao, tumhe chain nahi milega."
Ashutosh accepted the truth of that statement silently. Armaan was his one and only friend who knew everything about him, about Nidhi and above the whole relationship including the break up. Although he had never agreed with Ashutosh's decision regarding the break up. Both of them had done their MBBS together. Later, Ashutosh went into Neurology and then Neurosurgery while Armaan went into Orthopaedics. And now they were colleagues at KGH.
"Anyway, I've cancelled the rest of my tour and the lectures. The Delhi ones too. I'm coming back the day after tomorrow."
"OK. Cool." Armaan decided not to push.
"How are things at KGH?"
Armaan's eyes lit up and an unholy smile stretched his lips. He mentally thumped his fist in the air and did a hoolala dance too just for good measure. "Uh..KGH is fine..just fine. We..had a minor staffing issue last week but now it's all resolved."
"Good. I'll see you in a couple of days then."
"Yup. Yup." And mentally hummed, aaja aaja mein hu pyaar tera..allah allah..inkaar tera..aaja ooo aaja..aa aa aaja..aa aa aa.
****
Nidhi was relishing every minute of her time at KGH. She was no more an intern but a doctor. And in that respect her decisions were accepted and respected by the staff. She took care of the OPD along with Dr Ashutosh's assistant and even assisted Dr Armaan in a couple of surgeries even though that was not her speciality. The designated PG student had still been recovering from the viral and she had tentatively volunteered. Armaan blinked and had given her a doubtful look. Orthopaedic surgery was not for people with delicate constitution. But at the end of the surgery, he had given her an approving glance and told her to suture up. In the last one week, she had had more practical experience at KGH than during her entire PG course. Maybe it had to do with the huge institution that KGH was, not to mention the best hospital in Lucknow. She had thought that being back would be a return to all the pain but she was wrong. And work had not been the only thing she did. Every day after her duty, she spent some time playing with the kids in the paediatric ward. The best way for her to unwind after an exhausting day. Little did she know that things were about to change.
On the seventh day after she had joined, Nidhi took those children who were on the mend out in the play room. That day they had decided to play hide and seek and it was her turn to be blindfolded. Whilst they were at play here someone else was entering the premises.
Ashutosh had decided to come back to KGH direct from the airport. He did not want to go back home to meet Kaka's questioning eyes. Since that encounter with Nidhi he had closed up more than before..burying himself more than ever in his work. Little did he know that he was about to get another shock as he got down from his car in front of the main entrance. The driver rushed to hold the door open for him and later drove off the car towards the assigned parking spot. The news of Dr Heartstone has entered the premises sent everyone in a flurry of activity. They knew should he find something awry they would be in deep trouble.
Ashutosh was about to enter the lift when he heard sounds of giggles from one of rooms. It was from one of the play areas that have not been in use for some time. He decided to go and investigate wondering who would have dared to go against his orders. The scene awaiting him was one that left him speechless. A group in front of him was running all about the place and in the middle, someone blindfolded was trying to grab the children. The moment the children spotted him they stopped. The elder ones realized that they were in deep trouble and their guilty expressions said it all. It was common knowledge that Dr Ashutosh was a stickler for rules and one such rule stated that children were not to move out of ward.
Fury washed over him. What the hell had happened in his absence? His hospital had changed into a playground. And these days he detested change. He alone knew the cost. The last time he had allowed change in both his personal and professional aspects had been when she had entered his life. Dr Ranganath would have a lot to answer for. Just as he was about to turn and storm towards the administrator's cabin, a hand grabbed his arm and he heard "Gotcha!" And everything in him hit pause. That voice! That touch! Only one person had the ability to send electricity zinging through his veins with her mere touch through two layers of clothing. Only one voice had the power to knock him down to his knees.
Nidhi, struck by the silence, frowned and tugged her blindfold away from her eyes. And met his spellbound eyes. It was as if suddenly the world around them did not exist. They had been transported back to another time, another place. The previous time she had got hold of him while playing with the children. The time when everything had started. She had started to discover the man behind Dr Heartstone. At that movement she realized how ironical the current situation was. Same setting but a completely different situation. In the past, all she had felt was awareness, a slight bewilderment along with budding joy. And now it managed to revive not only her longing but also her bitterness and her anger. She let go of him and turned to the children. She hoped her cheerful voice hid her turbulent emotions.
"Chalo bachchon! Khana time!" She clapped her hands and forming them into a single line, made a quick, silent exit.
Ashutosh for his part was still trying to assimilate what had just unfolded. What was Nidhi doing here? And with the children! He touched the place where she had touched him a few moments ago as if trying to recapture that feeling. In the next moment he shook himself and after a quick look at the corridor and the scurrying staff, he made a beeline to the one man who could answer his questions. Ranganath might not be privy to the details of his personal life but he sure hadn't been blind two years ago. He had known what was happening and had even managed to douse the fires between Mallika and Nidhi a couple of times. His quick strides took him to the cabin of KGH's administrator. He was about to knock when he heard the voice that stopped him in his tracks.
"How could you do that to me? Did you know that he was coming back?" Nidhi's tone was angry.
"No Nidhi. Dr Ashutosh came back unannounced. He was not expected till the tenth of next month." came Ranganath's reply. Ranganath for his part was actually appreciating this twist in the action. He had hoped that by bringing Nidhi back to KGH it would rekindle her feelings and now fate was helping by bringing the object of the feelings in front of her.
Nidhi was at a complete loss. She knew that Ranganath was telling the truth as he would for sure not mess about on this issue. How was she going to deal with this? Facing him day in and day out..again. Working side by side..again. No. She couldn't do that. Good or bad, she was moving on. Probably not the way her baba or dadi bua wanted and insisted but..the only way she knew how. Little did she know that someone else was facing an inner battle of a different kind.
Deep down the question was nagging Ashutosh. Did he want out? After two years their paths had once again crossed. He perfectly knew that their relationship would never be what he wanted but seeing her had weakened his resolution. Temptation gnawed his insides. If she remained around in the hospital, he could see her from afar. Could hear her talk and laugh. Could see the smile that lit up her eyes whenever she played with the kids. Decision made, he stepped in Ranganath's office. At his sudden entrance, Ranganath for once was at a loss for words. Nidhi looked like a cornered animal. Wary, hurt and furious. She hadn't been expecting him so soon. Ashutosh appeared not to notice her at all and focused only on Ranganath.
"Dr Ranganath, could you explain what is going on here? I leave the hospital for a few days and when I come back what I see is complete mayhem," he said in what he hoped would appear as a normal voice.
Ranganath stuttered. "Eh hmm Dr Ashutosh..welcome..back! Umm..mayhem? What do you mean sir? We had a minor staffing problem after you left but that's got sorted out. We have Dr Verma who kindly accepted to join us..once more and..umm" He ended the incomplete sentence with an awkward shrug.
Ashutosh remained quiet for a moment. So this was what Armaan had meant when he said he had resolved the staffing issue. He just couldn't help but meddle. Anger and gratitude waged a war inside him. He was still battling with a myriad of emotions when he realised that she was saying something.
"Dr Ashutosh, now that you are back, I feel that my presence is no longer required," she said in the emotionless voice that he had heard her use two years ago.
After two years of a separation which he was cause of, this was the first time he was having a good look at her. True he had seen her when she brought that patient but this was his first real good look at her. And what he saw was like a knife in his gut. The woman in front of him looked like Nidhi but didn't look his Nidhi. She had lost weight, her face was taunt and a little pale and her eyes..the eyes that were the mirrors of her soul..had always reflected her feelings..now looked blank..lifeless.
"Dr Ashutosh..?" She repeated.
He mentally shook himself and said in a stern voice, "Dr Nidhi, why do you say so? You have joined the hospital isn't it? I would deem it as unprofessional if you leave your job midway." That was it, the dice was cast. He knew that he was playing with fire yet he could not stop it. Maybe two years of not seeing her had made him selfish. He has seen her again and now he couldn't let her walk away. Not yet.
Nidhi looked at him, stunned. Did she hear him right? He had all but thrown her out of his life and now he wanted her to stay? What should she do? Going would mean closing the door to seeing him again but staying would mean the possibility of being hurt again. Could she take the risk?
"Nidhi?" she heard Ranganath calling her. He gave her a solemn look and continued, "Dr Ashutosh has no issues about you being here. Please stay. KGH really needs you right now." He was laying it thick, he knew. But at the moment he didn't care.
"OK," she replied, "But only until you find someone to step in." She knew she was going to regret it but being in the same place as him was a stronger pull.
Ashutosh didn't betray his relief in any way. He nodded briskly and said, "Good. That's good. Ranganath, make sure Dr Verma reports to Dr Vyas. He would.."
Ranganath bit the inside of his cheek to stop his gleeful smile. Oh, he loved surprising his boss. "But sir, Dr Vyas is HOD of Paediatrics. And Dr Nidhi is a neurologist."
"Wh-what?" Ashutosh was stumped. His dazed eyes whirled towards Nidhi. "You're a neurologist?"
Nidhi notched up her chin in defiance. Wild horses wouldn't drag the truth out of her as to why she chose that specialisation. "Final results still awaiting sir, but yes. I did my PG in Neurology. The last one week I've been reporting to Dr Bhargav, your assistant."
Ashutosh swallowed the rock that seemed to have lodged in his throat. Neurology. His Nidhi was following his footsteps. Pride lit his face and he wanted to grin like an idiot. He wanted to go to her, cup her cheeks in his palms, drown her face with his kisses. He wanted to hug her tight, lift her up and twirl her around. He finally cleared his throat and nodded. "OK. That's..good. That's really good. I'm..I'm sure you'll come out with flying colours. And uh..yes. You can continue to report to Dr Bhargav. Good luck Dr Verma. "
He turned and walked out. A moment later, with a final nod at Ranganath, Nidhi followed suit and made a beeline for the common room. Ranganath heaved a sigh of relief before taking out his phone and sending a quick message to Dr Armaan.
"Head honko back on base. Already met the lady. Now coming your way."
He got an immediate reply - "Should I duck or hide or run?"
"I think we should get together and plan our next step."
"Whoa! Air is crackling already? That was fast! Will meet soon for all the juicy details."
And..that was the second chapter. Hope you all LIKE it. Comments / criticisms welcome.
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