CARDIOLOGIST'S HEART ( Completed)
14 Insecurity
Part14
Lavanya's face brightened, seeing NK with a ROSE but he extended it towards Khushi, making her drop her jaw. But, she smiled, hearing his next stance.
NK: Happy MOTHER'S DAY Khushi...
Khushi (chuckling): Mother's day wishes... for me?
NK: Yeah... did you forget what you said after attending your first NORMAL DELIVERY CASE?
Khushi: What I said?
NK: Did you forget...?
Khushi nodded yes.
NK: Let me remember you. Close your eyes.
Khushi closed her eyes and NK took her to the day.
Flashback
All of them are getting ready to attend their first Normal delivery practical. As per Alphabetical order, Arnav, Aman, and Akash were in the first group, Khushi and Lavanya in one group, NK was in another group, and Payal in one group.
Arnav, Aman, and Akash already left as they were the first group. Khushi and Lavanya were called to attend the case.
Wearing the mask and the glows, they got inside the labor ward. This is the first time they were witnessing a mother's struggle to deliver a baby. Their eyes pooled, seeing a mother in the worst pain of the world. They couldn't hold themselves from crying. The chief doctor ordered Khushi, what to do. Khushi's hand shivered when she held the knife in her hand. She has to cut the sensitive place of the woman, exactly at the same time, when the baby comes out. To be noted... the knife should not harm the delicate head of the baby. Khushi's sight was blurring due to tears. She gulped. Squeezing her eyes, she stood, getting ready. She caught the baby in her hand, after cutting the skin of the mother... a newcomer of the world, who was being covered with her mother's blood. Khushi felt kind of heaviness in her chest. She separated the baby from the mother by cutting the umbilical cord. Khushi showed the baby to the mother. The woman who was screaming like hell, a few seconds ago smiled with tears... holding face full of happiness.
Khushi and Lavanya came out of the labor ward. Their eyes were still pouring. They headed to their usual spot where Arnav, Aman, and Akash discussing about it.
Arnav: Damn... this delivery...
Aman: God... I can't understand how the women tolerate the pain.
Akash: I can't understand how women dare to go to second child after facing this horrible pain... they have guts yaar...
Aman: Yes... but they will cry for silly things, nor realizing how strong they are.
Akash: yeah... you are right... I thought women are weaker... but they have unimaginable guts...
Aman: Yeah... men could never stand...
NK was getting horrible as he has to attend the next case.
NK: Why are you guys making me scare? I'm getting nervous.
They saw Lavanya and Khushi coming. It was not hard for them to understand how disturbed they are. Without asking anything, they let them to be quite. LA spoke.
Lavanya: I have decided something. I'm going to be a pediatrician. God.... how hard it's to give birth to a child. I will help mothers to protect their babies. Yes... I will be a pediatrician.
NK: What about you Khushi? You are also going to become a pediatrician instead of a Cardiologist?
Khushi(sternly): I want to become MOTHER...
Her friends spared a glance.
Khushi: I saw how the mother struggled to give birth to the baby... but... when the baby touched the world, she forgot all the pain and smiled.... That was a million-dollar smile you know.... (her throat chocked) the happiness was priceless... I really want to experience it...
No doubt, Khushi always thinks different. Her friends knew that. One among them had worn a prideful smile on his face. Undoubtedly, it was Arnav. If Khushi becomes a mother, obviously he will be the father of the child. He will also share the happiness which she wants to experience.
Aman(unbelievably): You are such a unique piece Khushi. I thought you guys will decide not to think about giving birth to baby....
Akash(surprisingly): yeah... you are right. Girls are always unpredictable...
NK nagged Arnav teasingly, raising his eyebrows. Arnav smiled, making him amaze.
They came out of the flashback.
NK: You have a goal to be a good mother. So, this flower is for you Khushi. Happy Mother's day.
Khushi chuckled at him and took the Rose from him.
After a few months
Rohan was getting down from the car and got stuck, seeing Shashi Gupta. His face brightened, seeing him. He rushed towards him and stood in front of him smilingly.
Rohan: Hello uncle...
Shashi frowned, couldn't recognize him.
Rohan: Rohan... you came to our house once... I'm Danush Mishra's son...
Shashi(excitedly): Wow... you? as you became a big guy, I can't recognize you.
Rohan: Its ok uncle. By the way, you here?
Shashi: Yeah... I came to meet my daughter.
Rohan: Ohh your daughter also studying here?
Shashi: Yes, final year... Khushi Gupta...
Rohan(unbelievably): Whaaaat! Is Khushi your daughter?
Shashi: Do you know her?
Rohan: We are batch mates.
Shashi: I see...
Rohan: Let's go uncle. I will take you to her.
Shashi nodded yes and started walking with him.
Shashi: How are your studies going?
Rohan: Going gradual uncle...but Khushi is a brilliant student. She is very famous in the college. Her seminar sessions were so awesome.
They saw Khushi with her gang in the canteen having evening tea. Khushi got excited, seeing her father. She rushed towards him happily and hugged. Her friends followed her.
Khushi: Dad.... I miss you.
Shashi: I missed you too.
Khushi: How are you?
Shashi: like always...
Khushi: Thank God... you came...
Shashi: Actually, I want to meet you before I leave India...
Khushi: oh... you are going to a foreign country? When will you come back?
Shashi(hesitatingly): Actually, I'm going as an AMBASSADOR... for two years...
Khushi's face hung.
Khushi: Means, you won't come to my convocation?
Shashi: I think so... but I will try.
Khushi (making face): Which country are you going to?
Shashi: Brazil...
Khushi: Hmmm...
Shashi: See, as you are at the end of your house surgeon, the time will pass swiftly. Then you could come to Brazil and stay with me.
Khushi: when are you going?
Shashi: In two days...
Khushi(sighing): Ok...
Everyone is concentrating on their talks whereas Arnav's eyes were only on Rohan who was eating Khushi through his eyes.
Shashi looked at her friends and smiled.
Shashi: How are you Arnav?
Arnav: Fine uncle...
Shashi: Thank God you saved me...
Arnav: Me?
Shashi: Yeah... Khushi left her ambition for you. Or else, being a journalist, she would have fought with me for many things.
He laughed. Arnav felt proud as Shashi declared that he is aware of their LOVE in front of Rohan.
Shashi: Khushi, do you know who Rohit is?
Khushi looked at him not answering.
Shashi: IAS Dhanush Mishra's son. We completed our training together.
Khushi: Ohh...
Rohan: Dad is at home only uncle. You should come to our home...
Shashi: No Rohan... I have to go...
Rohan: just for a while... Dad will be happy if he meets you. Please don't say NO uncle...
Shashi: Ok...
Rohan: Khushi... you also join uncle.
Before she said anything,
Shashi: Yeah... she will... (to Khushi) you will come, right?
Khushi nodded yes, plastering a smile. She looked at Arnav, whose face hung.
Shashi: Ok guys we are leaving. Take care of my daughter.
Rohan: You don't have to worry about Khushi, uncle. I and my mom will take care of her.
Shashi: I'm glad about it... but you know, these guys are so concern about Khushi... especially Arnav... Khushi is so lucky to have such friends.
Rohan faked a smile nodding yes.
Shashi: Let's go Khushi...
Khushi: See you tomorrow guys...
She left with Shashi and Rohan.
Arnav was suffocating in RM. He was waiting for her call. Didn't Shashi say he has to go? Khushi should have returned back to the hostel as of now. Why hasn't she called him yet? Rohan's look on Khushi made him nervous. Not that, he didn't trust Khushi. He didn't trust Rohan. After all, he loves Khushi. He may try to take advantage of using his father's and Shashi Gupta's friendship. Arnav was tensed. Khushi didn't call him that night.
Next day
Arnav was waiting for her to know why she didn't call him last night. He saw Rohan passing him with a smirk. Aman pressed his shoulder. Arnav looked at him. Aman blinked his eyes gesturing him to be cool.
Khushi hurried to her ward as she was late. Arnav blocked her way furiously.
Khushi: Hi...
Arnav: Now only you remember me?
Khushi: Not exactly...
Arnav: Why didn't you call me last night?
Khushi: Ohh... I didn't get time...
Arnav: Ohhh were you that busy?
Khushi: Hannn.... I was busy last night. Don't you know?
Arnav: Haan... I know why you got busy. You would have spent your time with Rohan and his family. Right?
Khushi was staring at him, not answering, letting him speak.
Arnav: What he said that you even forgot me? How could you Khushi? How could you forget me? Speak up damn it...
Khushi: Haan I forgot you... not because of Rohan but my Dad. His flight got delayed. So he decided to spend his time with me. We went to the temple and talked about many things. You know very well it's a long time we met. He is going to Brazil in two days. So I gave my day for him. I didn't spend like what you are thinking. Understood?
Arnav cursed himself for misunderstanding Khushi.
Arnav: ohhh... I'm sorry..
Khushi: It's enough Arnav... I have heard a lot...
Arnav: Khushi, please...
Khushi: It's ok Arnav... Men are so mean... they expect women to understand all their critical circumstance but they hurry in judging....
Arnav: I was just insecure...
Khushi: insecure? In one day? Then what about me, who is waiting for more than five years, like a mad....without any security?
Arnav: I already assured you Khushi....
Khushi: Yeah... You asked me to wait... without saying the reason.
Arnav: I will say the reason. (clutching her hands)Trust me...
Khushi: Don't I?
Arnav: Of course... you do...
Khushi: Why not you?
Arnav (sighing): I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I'm really sorry...
Khushi: Don't forget... your SORRY won't work all the time....
Arnav: What about NOW? Am I forgiven?
Khushi: Let's go...
Arnav: I'm sorry Khushi...
Khushi: Leave it...
Arnav: What Rohan said?
Khushi: yeah... he treated us awesomely. Dad had a good time with his friend.
Arnav: Then?
Khushi: We left his home...
Arnav: Hmmm...
Khushi: Don't ride your imagination chariot long.
Arnav chuckled.
Khushi: Let's go.
They went to their respective wards to do their duty.
To be continued....
Today's inkitt update
Green is not less...
"Fair well day" was announced. Our Friends were at the end of their college life. All of them were already decided, their pathways. Arnav decided to build his own hospital to fulfill his father's wish. Khushi was ready to go to Brazil to meet her father. She wants to be with him for a while before joining Cardiology whereas Lavanya is going to do Pediatric. And all the other friends got jobs in different Hospitals.
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