It's Only You
First Part :
Dr. Shashank was
shocked as well as surprised seeing the paper that lay in front of him and
raised a questioning eyebrow at Nikki "Why do you want to resign Dr.
Nikita? There are hardly few months left for the completion of your Internship,
I seriously don't understand this'.." Nikki was prepared with her
reasoning but hearing the sad note in Dr. Shashank's voice failed to utter any
word. After couple of minutes she says very quietly " It's my dad who
wants me to come back to him'. there is some family problem, sorry to
disappoint you but I have to leave. Please Sir, accept it so that I can leave
as soon as possible."
Dr. Shashank after
giving it a thought tells Nikki that he will have to speak to Dr. Keerti and
Dr. Modi and he will let her know their decision by evening. Hearing Dr. Modi's
name, Nikki lost her calm and forgot who she was talking to. She bursts out
" Dr. Modi, not again' why him ?' Sir, as far as I know you've got
the authority to decide which intern can stay and which can leave Sanjivani. Mr.
Modi looks after administrative aspects then why do you want to involve him in
this. I still understand that you want to consult Dr. Keerti but not that Modi
I mean Dr. Modi.
Dr. Shashank
throws a curious glance at Nikki and firmly states that he has to discuss it
with Dr. Modi since he is still in charge of Sanjeevani and before Nikki can
start another outburst against Dr. Modi, he simply tells her to get back to her
duty.
In his cabin, Abhi
was miserable due to yesterday's event. He wanted to put behind everything that
had happened yesterday between him and Nikki. He could not believe that he had
thrown such insulting words at Nikki. Despite his best efforts he was not able
to forget the shock on Nikki's face, her tearful eyes and the way she ran away from
his house. He closes his eyes to banish those heartbreaking memories. The
moment he closes his eyes, he sees the face of the person he is trying hard to
forget, the face with so much innocence and the most expressive eyes, begging
him to forgive her. Dejectedly he opens his eyes and chides his mind to
remember the pool incident. He shakes his mind and tells himself: no Abhimanyu
you have not done anything wrong, she deserves it ' yes she deserves more than
this.. His eyes glinted as pain and anger kept flashing in them.
Dr. Shashank
knocks Abhi's cabin door after having a thorough talk with Dr. Keeri who was
equally shocked to find Nikki's sudden resignation. Both of them had agreed to
let Dr. Modi decide on this matter as they had not found any appropriate reason
for not accepting the resignation. After a couple of knocks, Dr. Shashank peeps
inside the cabin and finds Abhi blankly starring at his laptop screen without a
blink. He comes inside and stands in front of him, he was surprised to see the
man who always seemed unperturbed and well composed, lost in a somewhat sad
world. He did not know what to do so he taps on the laptop to get Abhi's
attention. "Dr. Modi, are you alright??"
"Oh, Dr.
Shashank!! I' ya' I mean I was just' am sorry but what did you say??" .
Dr. Shashank smiles at him and again asks him if everything was ok .. "Yes
why, everything is fine, please have a seat. Do you want to discuss
something?" Dr. Shashank puts Nikki's resignation letter in front of Abhi
and repeats to him the conversation that he had with Nikki and Dr. Kirti.
"So what do
you think Dr. Modi? What should we do?" Abhi was looking at the
resignation letter but his mind was somewhere else. Somehow it didn't shock him
as he had suspected something like this and his mind was saying to him that
finally he had got what he wanted.. Finally she is leaving.. But his
heart was asking him if he was happy? Is this what he wanted from her? Did he
want her to run away keeping her career at stake? Wasn't he the one who had
stopped her from running away earlier? She had challenged him back then. He
remembered all her pranks which brought a little smile on his handsome face.
"Mr. Modi,
whats wrong, You are not in yourself today.. If you want you can talk to
me." "'..No Dr. Shashank, am fine just that not had a good sleep
yesterday and thanks for your concern. Anyways, as far as this letter is
concerned, give me some time, I'll get back to you before evening."
Abhi looks at the
resignation letter again and mutters to himself "Sorry Dr. Nikita I'll not
let you escape this easily. I know what I need to do now". Abhi tells the
nurse to send Nikki inside and not to disturb him for half an hour.
Nikki was in the
cafeteria with the entire group. Muskaan sees Nikki's sad face and asks,"
Oye Nikki, tujhe peechle kuchh dino se kya hua hai? Why are you always looking
so gloomy? Everyone turns to see Nikki. Armaan burst out "I completely
agree with you Muskaan. Everything is just because of that Modi, jab se woh
khadoos Sanjivani main aaya hai, sab ka jina haram kar diya hai. I wish I had
thrown him in a deep sea instead of that pool". The mention of the pool
brought unleashed tears in Nikki's eyes. She turned from everyone to wipe them
away immediately. She was about to excuse herself from the group when Chhotu
(the serving boy of the cafeteria) told her that Mr. Modi has called her in his
cabin.
Hearing Modi's
name, Armaan looks all around the cafeteria and tells Atul "Champ, I have
a gut feeling that that sadu has placed hidden cameras all over the places to
spy on us, I think we should randomly check all the places". Atul agrees
with Armaan "Yes you are right Armann, Pata nahi mere peeche to woh haath
dho ke pada hai. I've already got one red mark" All of a sudden
remembering about the camera Atul immediately puts a finger on his lips like a
child and hides behind Muskaan. Muskaan hits him on the shoulder and shouts at
him "Atul tu pahele se hi aisa hai ya tere saath bachpan me koi durghtna
hui thi." Anjali defends him and tells Armaan "Shut up Armaan, I
don't think Modi will do such a thing". Ridhima who haf just joined the
group angrily looks at Armaan and says" "You are right Di and if that
was the case then Mr. Modi would have called you and not Nikki. Atul chips in
"Arey Ridhhi you are as smart as Anjali" and looks at Anjali shyly.
Ridhima smiles at him and asks Nikki with concern "Nikki, whenever you are
done with Mr. Modi I need to talk to you." Nikki nods her head in
confirmation and leaves. Armaan tries to put his arm around Ridhima and says"
Basket sometimes I don't understand whether she is your best friend or mine.
Anyways please let me know if she has any problem with that Modi and stop
looking at me like that. You know you look more alluring when you give that
look." Ridhima couldn't help but smile shyly and leaves to order lunch
followed by naughty Armaan.
Abhi was not
mentally prepared to face her right now but he was left with no other option.
He was not clear about his own feelings. He had wanted to hate her, hurt her,
humiliate her but he was not able to understand why he was not happy or
satisfied after insulting her and making her suffer, why his heart still breaks
into pieces to see tears in her eyes.. He again chides his heart and mutters to
himself "Stop being a looser Abhimanyu, just remember the pool incident
and your insult. She is not as innocent as she looks, given a chance she is
capable of hurting you deeply and running away easily.. She has done mastery in
running away.. You are doing this so that she completes her internship'. that's
it'
Nikki composes
herself outside his cabin and mentally prepares herself that today she is not
going to tolerate any of his temper. She will give a good piece of mind to that
arrogant monster if he lashes out any other accusation at her. Taking few deep
breaths she knocks on the door. "Please come in" Abhi answers without
looking up from the file. Nikki feels a bit confident hearing a soft note in
his voice. She stands in front of him and softly asks " You called me Dr.
Modi". "Yes Dr. Nikita, I wanted to know what is this?" He waves
the paper in front of her and there is no softness either in his eyes or in his
voice.
Nikki tries to
control her own anger. She couldn't believe the nerve of this man, he had done
all in his power to humiliate her and still he had no regrets. Somewhere in her
heart Nikki had hoped that he would have softened up a bit by now and will talk
to her with a little gentleness. But No, he has to prove that he really is an
arrogant monster, so go on and shout out loud. She folds her hands in front of
her chest and looks up equally angrily without giving him pleasure of knowing
that yesterday's incident had broken her completely and she desperately wanted
to run million of miles away from this place, this man, his coldness, his
hatred, his eyes which spoke more than his words. She bursts out in anger
"As you can see Dr. Modi, that is a paper and as far as what is written in
it, well you are quite literate so I don't think I need to tell you what it
contains." She continues" And before you come out with any other
accusation, let me tell you I am not running away and especially not because of
what you did or said yesterday. As now I do not care what you think of
me." She could not help the tears that had started forming in her eyes by
now, though she tries to control them from coming out.
"I do
understand Dr. Nikita Malhotra what you are doing and why . I also know very
well that you do not care about what I had said back then and what I have to
say now. But let me again clarify that that we are not sitting here to recruit
interns who don't give a damn about their career. We have gone through a lot of
ups and downs in the past year so that you interns get all the facilities and
amenities and finish your Internship. Even our senior Doctors are spending
their precious time to mould you interns into good doctors in the hope that you
all will become like them one day and make them proud. Moreover we are also
answerable to our seniors when our interns leave their internship in the middle
without proper justification. But I am sure these things will not make any
sense to you.. Abhi sees the color creeps on Nikki's face and she was ready to
answer back so he raises his hand and continues "Wait Dr. Nikita, am not
yet finished.. Now let me remind you of something called Internship Contract.
Since you are also literate , I am sure you must have gone through it while
joining Sanjeevani. According to that contract you as an Intern are obliged to
give us atleast one month advance notice for resigning and also a proper
justification for the same. Am I clear Dr. Nikita Malhotra?"
Nikki couldn't
believe what she was hearing. She opens her mouth and closes it like a fish.
Abhi smiles inside "Bang on target Abhimanyu, Now you have 30 days time to
sort out your feelings for the person standing in front of you."
Part 2:
"One month
advance notice" Nikki stares at Abhimanyu Modi as if deciding whether to
cry or shout at him. After couple of minutes she again composes herself and
tells him firmly." Look Dr. Abhimanyu, you might be right but I need to
go. Can't you waive off the notice period considering it a special case. I
don't know how to explain this but I really need to go." She lies further
"There are some family issues and my Dad needs me. As an incharge of
Sanjivani, don't you have that much authority to waive it off?? "
Abhi mutters to
himself: here she goes again'. She will never back off in any argument..
Anyways, I know how to deal with this as well.
He sighs and tells
her " In that case Dr. Nikita I would like to talk to your father and also
a letter requesting us to consider it as a special case."
"No"
Nikki yelps hurriedly. Abhi raises an eyebrow and asks, "What do you mean
by 'No'?"
"I mean...
I'..I don't get it. What do you mean by talk to my father and a letter. Who do
think you are? I'm not a kid and you are not my principal.. You can't talk to
him. And in any case he is a very busy person. " Nikki completes the
sentence hurriedly.
"Look Dr.
Nikita, I don't have entire day for you. I've given you an option. Now it's up
to you how to deal with it." "So please excuse me, I have a meeting
to attend". Abhi starts collecting his papers ignoring Nikki.
Nikki decides to
talk to him again in the evening and turns to leave the cabin. Abhi's voice
stops her in her track "Dr. Nikita, if you find Dr. Armaan, please tell
him to meet me."
Nikki gasps in
shock and turns to face him again. She impulsively mutters out "Armaan??
No... You can't ask Armaan to talk to my dad. He knows nothing about it. Infact
I've not spoken to him about any of this."
Abhi stares at her
for a long moment. After a long silence, he moves forward and stops in front of
her. He bends his head a little and sees Nikki swallow hard and struggle for
her composure. He looks into her eyes and speaks to her harshly "I'll
never do that. Unlike you, I have no interest discussing you with Dr.
Mallik."
Nikki shoots him a
look that covered hurt with anger. She challenges him with her eyes and snaps
back " Fine, have it your way. I give a months advance notice from today.
But I want something in return. I don't want anyone to know about my
resignation till my last day. As unlike you, I don't like to hurt people who
care for me." With that she heads off, leaving a fuming Abhi behind.
Nikki finds Armaan
in the locker room doing his usual duty i.e. flirting with Ridhima. She tells
him to go to Abhi's cabin. Armaan looks all around the locker room as if searching
for some device. Ridima shoots him a questioning glance and he mouths
"camera". With an angry look Ridhima pushes him towards the exit door
and tells him to go. Armaan gives her his sweet smile and says "Don't miss
me too much basket, I'll be back in no time." He winks at Nikki and
leaves.
Nikki smiles at
her friend, however Ridhima notices some restlessness in her smile. Ridhima
asks Nikki to sit and tell her what had happened yesterday between her and Dr.
Modi. Nikki tells her about yesterday's episode and cries heartily. Nikki sobs
and tells Ridhima between her sobs that Abhi hates her from the bottom of his
heart and he has no regrets for whatever he had said to her. Ridhima consoles
her friend and wipes her tears. She hugs Nikki and tells her that everything
will be alright. Nikki looks at her pleadingly and says I know you won't but
please don't let Armaan know anything about this." Ridhima nods her head
in affirmation.
After a long
silence, Nikki fondly smiles at Ridhima and tells her " I am really lucky
to have you as my friend and I should thank Armaan for that. You know you are
right, enough of rona dhona. Now I've decided that I'm not going to cry over
that sadu anymore. I'll move ahead and you'll see the old Nikki back in
action." Both friends smile and hug each other and leave for their
respective duties.
In the night, Abhi
and Nikki both think about each other in their respective beds.
Abhi didn't know
why but he was feeling happy. Somehow he has made Nikki stay back in Sanjivani
and he promises himself that he will make sure that she completes her
internship in Sanjivani." But what after that?" He chides his mind:
"Don't be a moron Abhimanyu, just concentrate on the present task."
He sighs and tries to surrender himself to sleep.
Whereas Nikki
couldn't sleep, she keeps on tossing and turning in bed. She gets up and tells
herself, "Nikki you are strong, you can handle him for 30 days more. It
can't be worst than what you've already gone through. And don't forget, you've
got the world's best friends around you so chill and sleep. She smiles and goes
to sleep.
Next day Abhi
calls the Interns to inform them that Ms. Suman Lata Dalamia, daughter of one
of the biggest investor, is joining sanjivani to assist him in the New
Sanjivani Project. He further informs that Dr. Aditya Jaiswal, one of the
famous Cardiologist surgeons is also joining Sanjivani from tomorrow. He tells
the interns to behave themselves and help Ms. Dalamia/ Dr. Jaiswal in settling
down in Sanjivani.
Abhi notices that
all the interns eyes were focused on someone behind him so he turns to see that
someone. He finds an eccentric female looking at all of them with a smile. She
shoots the same smile to Abhi and informs him that she is looking for Dr.
Abhimanyu Modi. Abhi looks at her from head to toe and says, "I am Dr.
Modi. How can I help you?"
Suman stares at
him without a blink. She blushes hard and offers her hand to shake with his
"Oh.. to aap Dr. Abhimanyu Modiji hai. You look much younger and handsome
than what I'd expected." Abhi coughs, "Ahem, ummm sorry but do I know
you Ms. .?"
All the interns
were thoroughly enjoying this conversation.
Suman grabs Abhi's
arm from his side and grips it in both her hands. "I am Suman Lata Dalamia
and nice to meet you jee." Abhi is taken aback by Suman's behavior. He
slowly removes his arm from Suman's grip and turns back to the interns. He
notices that all the interns were trying very hard to control their laughter.
He also sees an amused Nikki trying to hide behind Armaan. His temper was
rising by the minute so he counts from 1 to 5 in his mind and takes a deep
breath before speaking.
"Well
Doctors, as you now know she is Ms. Suman Lata Dalamia. As I told you before,
she is going to help us in raising funds for the New Sanjivani project."
He turns to Suman and tells her "Ms. Dalamia, these are our Doctors."
After a formal introduction, everyone runs off for their respective duties
except Nikki. Abhi tells Nikki to come to his cabin in 10 minutes with the New
Sanjivani latest file and he goes back to his cabin with Suman.
In his cabin, Abhi
tells Suman to have a seat. He goes to pick up the file lying on his desk
before advancing towards his own chair at the other side of his desk. Oblivious
to Abhi, a completely smitten Suman stands right behind him. When Abhi turns to
move, he finds Suman dreamily looking at him. Before he could say something or
react, he sees Suman pass out. He immediately puts his arms around her stopping
her from falling on the floor.
At the same time,
Nikki knocks the door and enters. Nikki is shocked to see the scene in front of
her.
She angrily shouts
at Abhi," What are you doing with her?"
Abhi snaps back
"What do you think ?,what am I doing? Now just stop staring and help me to
settle Ms. Dalamia in the chair." Nikki puts the file on his desk and
helps him in sliding Suman in the nearest chair.
Completing the
task, she glares at Abhi with wide eyes and folds her arms in front of her
chest. Abhi was massaging his forehead and trying to figure out what had just happened
when he hears Nikki's interrogative tone "Well now Dr. Modi, would you
please enlighten me what were you doing with Ms. Dalamia and why she fainted in
your arms?"
Abhi rolls his
eyes in exasperation. Still he doesn't know how to deal with this 4.11"
something who doesn't think twice before uttering any nonsense. But man, she
looks hot when she is furious, wait a minute did I say "Hot".
Abhimanyu get a grip.
"Dr. Modi,
I'm asking you something? Nikki continues with her interrogation.
Shaking his head
Abhi retorts back " Are you out of your mind Dr. Nikita? Why don't you
give your mind a little shake before you come out with such a ridiculous
question." He continues" By the way you claim to be a good doctor, so
why don't you examine her and find out yourself. And in any case I don't think
I need to answer any of your silly questions." ""
Nikki's temper was
on the verge of explosion so she burst out "See that is the problem with
you. If I ask you a question, you give me your standard "Mind your own business"
look. Ya, why would you answer my question?? After all you have to maintain
your super trooper angry young man image." She continues her ranting
" But if I don't answer your question then either I'm running away or I'm
hiding something or I'm childish or I'm supporting someone or I'm '..." On
an impulse, Abhi puts his hand behind her neck and other on her lips to shut
her up from her ranting.
Nikki's eyes widen
in shock and she goes still in Abhi's touch. Her sense were reeling so she lets
her eyes fill with the sight of the face who was just a breath away from her ,
the face which could make any woman's heart skip a bit or two. Lost in her
dreamland, she was not listening or comprehending what he was saying to her.
Abhi was also
gazing into her eyes and was telling her very tenderly, " I have not said
or done anything to Ms. Dalamia. I saw her passing out when I turned. I have no
idea why she fainted on me. So there is no need to get jealous, ok sweetheart?
Nikki nods her
head in affirmation without noticing or comprehending the meaning of his words.
She was too lost in his deep chocolate eyes and sensuous touch.
Abhi stops
speaking but didn't stop looking at her. For a moment that spun out forever,
both couldn't seem to blink or move. Then it dawned to Abhi what he was doing
and where they were standing. He gently removes his hand which was holding her
neck and sensuously removes the other hand from her mouth in such a way that
each of his fingers touches those rosy lips in a sensuous way. Nikki's eye
close on their own accord.
Abhi adoringly
smiles at her and speaks to himself, "So Miss "I don't care what you
think of me" still reacts the same way to my touch. Abhimanyu, good
progress in one day.
Before he could
say anything to Nikki, he notices some movement in the chair. He knelt down
beside the chair and finds Suman regaining her consciousness. Concernedly he
asks Suman, "Ms. Dalamia, are you alright?" Suman nods her head shyly
and tells him that she is feeling ok now.
Nikki's eyes pop
open hearing those voices and she finds Abhi concernedly looking at Suman. She
didn't like it. Though, she also asks Suman "Ms. Dalamia, How are you
feeling now? What happened to you? Why did you pass out all of a sudden?"
Suman looks at her and tells her "Thank you ji. I'm much better now. I
don't know what happened... I saw Dr. Modi.. I mean I was standing behind him
and he turned' It's his perfume'. and I've this allergy.. and I was feeling
hungry'. and I've not eaten anything since morning.."
She was not making
any sense to Abhi or Nikki. But Nikki didn't like the direction of her
babbling.. Why is she babbling on Abhi, his perfume, etc... So Nikki decides to
leave before she creates another scene in front of Abhi. She had had enough
drama for one day.
Nikki cuts Suman
in the middle" Sorry to stop you Suman I mean Ms. Dalamia, but I think you
should eat something. It seems you are feeling weak because of hunger.
Actually, I've forgotten my pager in the cafeteria so please excuse me."
As she was about
to leave Abhi's voice stops her in her track," Dr. Nikita, since you are
going to the cafeteria, why don't you ask someone to deliver food in my cabin
for Ms. Dalamia.
Nikki couldn't
believe the nerve of this man.. What does he think of himself.. She is not his
personal secretary or ward boy.. She controls her urge to backfire in front of
Suman, Nikki again composes herself and steps forward. She picks up the
cordless phone lying on his desk and dials the cafeteria's number.
"Chhotu, this is Dr. Nikita. I'm calling from Dr. Modi's cabin and he
wants to place an order for his'. hmmm... friend, so please help him out."
She then offers the phone to Abhi.
Abhi couldn't
decide whether laugh or argue. Sassy tongue and sharp mind- a dangerous
combination and she had both. This made her altogether too intriguing. He
shakes his mind and takes the receiver with a fake smile. He asks Suman what
she would like to order. Suman starts another round of babbling " Aloo
paratha.. no no.. it'll be too oily. Hmmm'. Puri bhaji.. No no I don't have
appetite for it ..And she goes on '
Seeing Abhi's
frustration, Nikki was trying hard to control her laughter. Abhi had already
started massaging his temple with the other free hand. Nikki looks at Suman and
thinks: If this is the beginning, I'm dying to watch what will happen when this
character starts working with Mr. Perfect.
When Abhi looks at
Nikki he sees a spark in her eyes and mischief in her grin. He couldn't help
his own grin. He desperately wanted to touch her again. Nikki's grin widened
listening to Suman's nonstop babbling on food. She felt pity for Abhi and looks
up at him to help him out. But seeing him grinning, she changes her mind and
mouths him a "bye."
As again she turns
to leave, the same voice again stops her in her track, "Dr. Nikita wait
for a minute. I've an idea. Since I have a meeting and you are going to the
cafeteria, why don't you take Ms. Dalamia with you. You can help her decide her
food, can't you?" He turns his gaze to Suman and tells her "Dr. Nikita
is always keen to help others, isn't it Dr. Nikita?"
Nikki looks at him
in disbelief and challenges him with her eyes. She brings a fake smile on her
face and moves her eyes from Suman to Abhi, "Why not Ms. Suman, let's have
lunch together today. As I am sure from tomorrow onwards Mr. Modi is going to
get all your attention and enjoy your company during lunchtime" With that
she turns and leaves. Suman colors at her statement and follows her throwing a
shy smile at Abhi.
Abhi lets out a
sigh and speaks to himself, "Phew... You know you really are something Dr.
Nikita."
Part 3:
Next day all
interns were called again to welcome Dr. Aditya Jaiswal. Abhi arrives at
Sanjivani with Aditya. As usual, Abhi finds all the interns were busy in their
non stop chattering.
He coughs to get
their attention "Ahem, Doctors, if u r done with your mouth exercise, let
me introduce to you Dr. Aditya Jaiswal."
Everyone looks
straight ahead at a tall, dashing, handsome young standing next to Abhimanyu
Modi. But three pairs of eyes were staring each other in astonishment with open
mouths. Those eyes belong to Armaan, Nikki and Aditya.
Armaan recovers
first. He steps forward and points finger towards Aditya, "Dude, you are
Dr. Jaiswal?
Abhi glares at
Armaan from his spectacles and yells, "Dr. Mallik, watch your language!
You are in the Hospital!"
But no one was
paying him any attention. Aditya also moves forward and smiles at Armaan,
"Yes dude, I'm Dr. Aditya Jiswal. What are u doing here?"
"I work
here" Armaan also smiles and hugs Aditya.
A dumbfound Abhi
looks from Aditya to Armaan and back to Aditya. All other doctors were also
spellbound and were glued to their respective places.
Aditya angles his
head in Nikki's direction. With a blissfull smile he adoringly exclaims
"Oh my God Niks! Am I dreaming you? Look at you. You look million times
GORGEOUS ever than before."
Nikki had already
moved forward and she gives him her sugary sweet smile and she exclaims back,
"Why, Adi look at yourself. You look much handsome than before. Am sooo
happy to see you here today!"
Nikki's words and
action hits Abhi in his gut. His breath was caught in his throat. He wanted to
pull out Nikki from Aditya's embrace, rage at her, scream at her, " why is
she hugging and complimenting that Aditya openly. But he suppressed the
melodramatics that was not his style. Struggling with his own anger, he aimed
for composure. He squeezed his eyes shut and snapped it open in a hope that he
was hallucinating it. But no, still Nikki and Aditya, hand in hand, were
adoringly gazing at each other.
On the other side,
Ridhima, Anjali, Atul and Muskaan were wondering why their friends are behaving
like lost brother and sisters with this Dr. Aditya Jaiswal.
Abhi heard Armaan
was saying, "Oye you two, enough of jaadu ki jhappi." And three
laughs in union. Abhi had enough, he shook his head and steps forward. He puts
his arm on Adi's shoulder and asks, "Adi, so u guys know each other?"
Nikki and Armaan
exchange a surprise glance, Abhimanyu had called Aditya by his short name.
Aditya nods his
head in confirmation, " Yes Abhi, we were together in our Medical college.
Though I was their senior, we had a great time together."
They three lost in
their memory lane..
Flashback:
Aditya was the
only cool dude in the Medical College when Armaan had joined the Medical
college. And in no time, Armaan had procured "Mr. Cool Dude" pageant
from Aditya. Initially they were big rivals in all the events. But within a
month their relationship had changed dramatically. Once in a basket ball match
Aditya had got injured nastily and at that time Armaan had taken care of him
like a younger brother. Armaan had also helped him in copying his notes and
projects. Armaan had stood beside him at the most difficult time of his life
and then they had ended up in good buddies. Six months later, Nikita Malhotra
had stepped into their lives. She was a lost child when she had joined the
college. And Aditya had witnessed Nikki's transformation from scary little girl
to a jubilant and dynamic tom boy with help of her best friend Armaan Mallik.
They were inseparable in the college. Armaan was her friend, mentor, family and
her life.
Aditya had fallen
for Nikki back then, but he had never voiced his feelings as he knew that
Armaan was overprotective for Nikki. Besides, Aditya did not want to loose
their friendship. They had spent a quality time together. Aditya was in his
final year when Nikki had run off nowhere without any explanation.
He and Armaan were
miserable after Nikki's depart; but somehow both had managed to complete their
respective examinations. Aditya had got a scholarship and he went abroad to
pursue mastery. Since then he had never heard anything about Armaan or Nikita
Malhotra.
Back to
present:
Aditya was
extremely happy to see his friends after so many years. He tenderly looks at
Armaan and Nikki," Niks its been long long time. I've missed you
guys."
Abhi was feeling
very uncomfortable by every minute. He mutters " great, just great."
Aditya hears him
and turns his head. He puts his arm around Abhi's shoulder and tells Armaan and
Nikki, "Hey guys, you know what, I and Abhi are great buddies too. I met
him during my Internship and since then we are good pal."
Armaan and Nikki
swallow a lump: Abhimanyu and Aditya- great buddies, is it some kind of a joke?
Muskaan, Atul,
Anjali and Ridhima exchanges astounding glance at each other.
Atul murmurs in
Muskaan's ear, "Muski, tuje pata hai, I had this doubt since long. But now
I am sure. I am telling you, this Modi is not a straight guy."
Muskaan laughs at
him and Anjali nudges at Atul's ribs, "Shut up Atul! Abhimanyu doesn't
look like that."
"Arey Anjali,
u r very innocent. Didn't u hear how lovingly Aditya said "Great
Buddies"" Atul defends himself.
Muskaan murmurs in
Atul's ear, "Chup kar Atul, agar Modi ko pata chala to teri report card me
red mark ki jagah cross mark aa jayega." Anjali and Muskaan laughs and hi
fives each other where Atul makes faces at her.
In all this chaos,
Ridhima was busy in noticing Abhi's reaction. She heard Aditya sharing some
funny incident between him, Niks and Ammy and notices grim line in Abhi's face.
She notices that Abhi's face turns gloomy whenever Aditya brings up
"Niks" in his conversation. She smiles to herself: So Abhimanyu's
feels the same way for Nikki, it's a good sign.
Abhi was losing
his patience and suddenly he hears beep of his pager. He thanks God and looks
into the screen. He tells Aditya that he needed to make one urgent call. He
then shots a frowning glance at Nikki and tells her sarcastically, " Well
Niks.. I mean Dr. Nikita, since you know Dr. Aditya very well, why don't you
introduce him to our Doctors. I will back in a couple of minutes."
"Yes, why
not, I would love to do that Dr. Modi." She gives her sweetest smile to
Abhi as well. Abhi fakes a smile at her and leaves swearing under his breath.
Armaan walks up
towards Ridhima and stands between Ridhima and Anjali. Nikki starts introducing
her friends to Aditya.
She stands in
front of Muskaan and says "Aditya, meet our non stop Chatter box- Dr.
Muskaan Chaddha."
Aditya shook her
hand and tells her, "Nice to meet you Dr. Muskaan. We will make a good
company."
"Oh! so you
also like to chat. Great.. Nice to have u here Dr. Aitya Jaiswal."
"Call me
Aditya" He smiles at her and Muski nods in confirmation.
Nikki notices from
corner of his eyes that Armaan was giving hard time to Ridhima to stand up
straight. He was plying with her duppatta and teasing her. Nikki smiles to
herself ' He will never change.
"He is Dr.
Atul Joshi, the cutest and funniest doctor of Sanjivai." Nikki and Atul
fondly smiles at each other. Atul offers his hand for a handshake.
"Hi Dr. Atul,
I am feeling jealous of you. You know in my entire life not a single beautiful
girl has called me cute."
Atul raises his
eyebrows, smiles shyly, "Don't get jealous Aditya. I find you quite cute
and handsome too."
"Dr. Atul are
u making fun of me?"
"No no, am
serious. Ask Anjali"
Anjali glares at
Atul and everyone laughs.
Muskaan again
murmurs in Atul's ear," Atul, tu to straight hai na?"
Atul yells at
her," Tu kya sabki daadi hai? I've not asked your opinion?"
All heads turn to
their direction. Muskaan shrugs her shoulder and Atul replies" Nothing..
we'' ummm'we were discussing something personal. Nikki, you carry on."
"Hi Aditya,
welcome to Sanjivani. I am Dr. Anjali Gupta." Anjali intervenes and
welcomes Aditya. Nikki completes the sentence, "The stylish Diva of
Sanjivani."
Anjali adoringly
smiles at Nikki, "Thanks for the compliment Nikki."
"Nikki is
right. Anjali, you look stunning in that outfit" Aditya compliments Anjali
and she blushes. Atul slides near Anjali and speaks innocently," Why, she
looks stunning in whatever she wears. Hai na Anjali."
Aditya raises a
single eyebrow and murmurs in his mind - so there is some scene between this
two.
Nikki looks at
Ridhima and tells Aditya, "Now u r going to meet the most talented,
beautiful and adorable doctor of Sanjivani."
Armaan who was
standing next to Anjali bows at Nikki and tells her," Thanks Nikki, I
didn't have idea that you think so high for me."
"Excuse me
Armaan! I said "talented, beautiful and adorable Doctor" and you
don't fit in any category." Nikki tells him grinningly.
"oye Nikki ki
bacchi, don't mimic that sadu. And don't forget I'm your best friend. Thodisi
meri bhi tariff kar liya kar"
"Come
tomorrow Armaan, now move aside." She waves her hand and continuous,
""Adi, here I present Dr. Ridhima Gupta. She is fiance.. oops.. to be
fiance of our "once a Casanova" Dr. Armaan Mallik."
Now it was
Aditya's turn to be astounded. He incredulously looks from Armaan to Nikki to
Ridhima. He couldn't believe that this simple, sober Indian beauty and Armaan
is a couple.
Armaan waves his
arm in front of Aditya and says," Dude stop starring, she is taken."
Aditya puckers his nose at Armaan and takes Ridhima's hand in his grip,"
Guess what, I am late again." He winks at Ridhima and continuous,"
Anyways, congratulations Ridhima and you are very beautiful. I am really happy
for both of you" he hugs Armaan.
From corner of his
eyes Aditya sees Nikki smiling at her best friend. And Aditya wonders whether
she is also taken. He will have to find out soon'very soon before she takes off
nowhere.
Just then Rahul
also arrives there and he sees Aditya, "Whoa! Aditya, is that you?"
Aditya shots him a
shocking glance," Rahul, you also.. ? Oh man, I love this place." He
moves forward and hugs Rahul.
Muskaan chips in
and asks Aditya, "You know this looser too?
Rahul snaps at
her," yeah, I was not looser back then. I transformed only after u came
into my life."
Everyone except
Aditya knew that both of them were ready for dogfight. Hence everyone starts
holding them both in their respective place to cool down heated argument.
Aditya was puzzled from their action and was trying to figure out what was
happening.
Just then Abhi
also returns and sees his interns in action. He messages his temple and yells
at them," Doctors, silence! What do u think where u r? How many times do I
need to tell you that this is a Hospital and not a CIRCUS?"
Ridhima instantly
holds Armaan's hands and stops him from back answering. However, four pairs of
eyes were hopefully looking at Nikki for her counter reply. And Nikki didn't
disappoint her friends.
Folding her hands
in front of her chest, Nikki retorts back," Yes Dr. Modi, we know this is
not a circus and u r not a ring master."
Hand on hips, Abhi
also snaps back at her "Well Dr.Nikita, that is what I'm saying. I am not
a ring master and you r not a clown."
Everyone tries
hard to control their laughter. But Aditya laughs out heartily.
Aditya chuckles
and says," Hang on guys!! Abhi, are u the same "the Abhimanyu
Modi"? I can't believe this. Look at u, u both are behaving like
kids."
Nikki closes her
lips and unfolds her hand. Abhi also opens and closes his mouth like a fish. He
knew that Aditya was right. Whenever this little spitfire is around, he always
ends up in doing some kiddish act.
After a long
silence, Abhi runs his fingers through his hair
and looks up," Phew.. Doctors, please get back to your duties, now."
He turns to Aditya, "Adi, let's go and meet Dr. Shashank." Adi nods
at him and tells everyone," Bye and see you around."
They turn to leave
but suddenly Abhi remembers something. He again turns and calls Nikki,"
Dr. Nikita, wait."
Nikki fumes : Now
what? She also turns.
"Dr. Nikita,
I want you to brief Ms. Dalamia abut progress of New Sanjivani project. I've
already informed her that you will join her in some time. She might be waiting
for you in her cabin."
"But Dr.
Modi, I've already assigned duty in General Ward"
"I know Dr. Nikita,
you are very dedicated toward your patients. But don't u worry, I've already
discussed it with Dr. Keerti. Dr. Muskaan will take care of your patient. Am I
clear now, Dr. Nikita?" Abhi finishes sarcastically.
Nikkis shots him
her standard angry look, "Yes, clearly understood Dr. Modi" She walks
from there ranting something under her breath.
Abhi heard
something like "sadu" and he swore under his breath.
Aditya has
witnessed exchange of angry look and heated arguments between Nikki and Abhi
since past one hour. He decides to find out why these two people, who are his
good friends, can't stand each other.
To be Cont..
Edited by Amy_an - 12 years ago
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