Code LOVE (4)


*CLICK FOR THE PREVIOUS PART(3)*


 Dharaa's phone beeped, Meet me at the lunch-home, the text read.

Prithvi looked at Dharaa, Sorry doctor I need to take your leave. I've a class in 5, he said.

Yes sure. I need to go too. Take care, Dharaa said and left.



Hi Tarun! Have you been waiting for long time?, Dharaa said as she sat across a handsome man at the lunch-home. 

Not really Dharaa, I just reached, about 5-7 minutes ago, Tarun said.

5 minutes ago, yes, that's how we say, 5 minutes. Why did Prithvi say lecture in 5? Don't army people talk like that? Is he...Dharaa was lost in thoughts. 

Tarun snapped his fingers in front of Dharaa's face. Hey daydreamer, snap out!

Sorry....where's Ayushi? Didn't you guys come together?, Dharaa inquired as she put spoons on the plates already placed.

Tumne pukara aur hum chale aye.....came in a girl dressed in jeans and a loose fit tshirt, singing. She hugged Dharaa and kissed Tarun on his cheeks.

Eww! Stop your PDA (Public Display of Affection) please, Dharaa said, covering her eyes with her palms. 

Don't feel left out saheli (friend), Ayushi said and kissed Dharaa's cheek too.

All three of them had a hearty laugh. Steaming hot food was served. 

This is the most wholesome food in town, as though cooked by my mom, Ayushi said, as she devoured it. Living a bachelor's life, far from your family, isn't easy, she added.

True that. Guys....want to discuss something. The other day I took a person to the hospital. I found him collapsed on the road......, Dharaa narrated the entire tale about Prithvi. And today this is what has happened. 

Stop reading those detective novels. Being a doctor you are in investigative mode already and to add on to it, this weird liking of yours. Don't overthink saheli, Ayushi said and Tarun nodded in agreement. 

You never talk about your patients Dharaa, ethics and all! But what magic has this guy Prithvi done to you? This is the first time you've disclosed TMI (Too Much Information) about your patient. Kya baat hai? Is he good-looking? Tarun winked at her.

Shhh! Tarun don't be so mean. My saheli isn't so shallow and superficial. I'm sure he is a strong man, physically and mentally, that's why woh fisal gayi iss baar...., Ayushi winked too.

Are you two love-birds teaming up against me? I am a doctor, don't make me lose my face in public. I don't want to look like a bully, you guys.....Dharaa creased her nose and said.

Are you really going to interrogate him then? Ayushi asked, inquisitively. 

I don't know. Maybe we won't cross paths again. I just wanted to share it with you. Anyways, let's enjoy the meal, Dharaa replied.

Let's catch up for a movie this weekend. It's been ages since we watched something together. What say?, said Tarun.

Ummm, your idea seems great but depends upon the work at the hospital. These days our hospital authorities are acting weird too. Our duties are haphazardly changed. And you know favouritism is everywhere. Their people get priority, holidays and all the benefits. We juniors have to slog and they reap the advantage. The resident doctors have also complained that at their late night shifts, there's something going on, at the backyard of the hospital. But no one is allowed to go there. So dearies, if I wrap up early I will be happy to join, else you both can enjoy your time alone, Dharaa fist bumped him.

Goodness! You take care saheli. Don't get involved in this politics. You're an efficient doc so just keep doing your best. Yeh sab bade logonki baatein hai (This is the business of the higher-ups, leave it to them), Ayushi said patting Dharaa's hand.

Ayushi finish up fast and run. It's Tarun's turn to pay today....., saying this, Dharaa and Ayushi sprinted out.

I'm waiting for you to get a boyfriend Dharaa. Will settle the score then, Tarun said as he paid the bill and rushed out to catch the two traitors.


*CLICK HERE FOR PART(5)*


AUTHOR'S NOTE  : If you like the story then comment and share, for more keep following!!!


Disclaimer : The story is fictional, resemblance of any sort to any person, living or dead, or any real event is purely coincidental. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Diary 2024

Image
  And 2024 ends..... What a roller coaster ride!  Every year passes by and the new year comes afore, leaving you with something and making you leave something.  It would be quite odd if time doesn't indoctrinate our minds. This year taught me so much, like the previous one and the prior ones too! I have learnt valuable lessons thanks to 2024. The year was challenging, demanding yet gratifying.  What I grasped this year would be exemplar for rest of my life!  The fear of losing your close ones, leaves you petrified. While the close ones are battling, struggling with all their mights, you feel helpless even when you have honest intentions of support. Mental support, yes that can be given in abundance, there's no ceiling to it. But the one you intend to support is going through so much that sometimes just being there, showing up is also helpful.  Sleepless nights, nightmares haunted me for days. But then when you see them valiantly striving and vanquishing the...
Read more

Moira : Bound to happen! Chapter - 1.

Image
She was sitting on the bench under the huge tree. Its extensive branches covered few more benches around. The park was a hangout place for teenagers. It was a playground for children and a perfect site for the exercise enthusiasts. People jogged, wearing headphones, determined to shed those extra kilos and be fitter, sticking to their new year resolutions, was a familiar sight here.  Yuga wasn't feeling the vibe today. She had left home as usual, early in the morning, in her tracks and tee to run a few miles, but after three rounds she just sat down on the bench. She saw an old lady taking rounds, walking slowly, but with vigour. The tree was shedding it's aged golden leaves. One such tanned foliole fell beside Yuga on the bench. She picked it up and let it descend on the ground. She switched off the songs playing on her phone. With air pods in her ears, she sat inert on the bench. She closed her eyes and could hear the birds chirping. "They are so happy even at the break ...
Read more

What's your plan?

Image
 "You've to score good grades at school!" "You've to do your Olympiads!" "You need to have a co-curricular activity or some sports activity!" "You should be able to dance or sing or play a musical instrument!" Oh my my! So much pressure on these little one's learning to adapt and traverse the lanes and by lanes of this complicated world. "But its a rat race! He/she needs to figure it out sooner. Studies, career, universities, the stress builds up as they advance into their grades (classes), isn't it?" Yes, true. It's a tough task for the coming generations. Population is ever increasing. Even though the colleges and courses are increasing in numbers but we have no say on the quality of education they impart. Also the leading universities and colleges are always the first priority, obviously. So the newbies are looked down upon. Also the reservations hinder the paths of many. Well, so what score is a good enough score...
Read more