Author - Jui Purohit.

  *CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS PART(15)* Dharaa rushed to open the door. Clad in black, from top to bottom, wearing a cap and sunglasses, Prithvi was standing there.  I couldn't recognise you, Dharaa said as he entered the house. That was the whole idea, Prithvi said as he looked straight into her eyes, taking off his sunglasses. He looked around. Sundar was sitting on the couch in the living room, while Ayushi was leaning against the opposite wall, glancing at Prithvi, curiously. She is Ayushi, my best friend, Dharaa introduced her to Prithvi. And this is Prithvi. Hello!, Prithvi said as Ayushi smiled back.  So they know about me?, Prithvi asked Dharaa.  Only Ayushi knows. Haven't told Sundar, Dharaa replied. Rathod Sir? How come you are here? You left the hospital that day and doctor Mam was so worried, Sundar said as Prithvi came in. Hello, Sundar. Yes your doctor Mam has already scolded me for that, Prithvi said glancing at Dharaa. Prithvi, Sundar has evidence that w...

*CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS PART(14)*  Sundar was sweating profusely, standing at Dharaa's doorstep.  Sundar? What's the matter? Why are you here? Come in and have a seat, Dharaa was surprised to see him. Doctor Mam, I didn't know if you were home but thought of checking. Sorry to barge in like this, Sundar said as he sat down on the coach. Here, have some water, Dharaa said and increased the speed of the fan. Sundar gulped down the water. He fidgeted with the glass for a second. He looked baffled. With shaking voice he said,  Doctor I think they are going to fire me. I've worked in this hospital for 10 years. I've been sincere and efficient, you know this doctor. But now I really don't know what my further is.... Sundar kept the glass down and dabbed his sweat with his sleeve.   Why will they fire you? Did you make a mistake in your work? And who exactly are they? Senior doctor or the management?,  Dharaa inquired. I didn't do a mistake but I've blundered....

*CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS PART(10)*  The birds started chirping as the dawn broke. Dharaa stretched her arms out of the cosy blanket. She sat up and suddenly recalled Prithvi's avowal of last night. She clutched the blanket and turned around. But was relieved to see that Prithvi wasn't on his bed. She heard people speaking so she walked to the other room near the lobby.  We need to make ammendments in our plan, she heard Prithvi discussing with two junior agents.  Good morning doctor, one of the agents said as he saw Dharaa standing in the lobby. Prithvi turned around and smiled at Dharaa. Dharaa averted her gaze and rolled her eyes, left to right. She rushed back inside the room. Exhaling deeply she sat on the sofa, fidgeting with the blanket. Why am I acting like a teenager?, Dharaa tapped her forehead.  He seems better today. No wonder servicemen are built differently from civilians, she thought.  Prithvi came in and asked, They are getting breakfast. What wil...

*CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS PART(9)* Prithvi requested Dharaa to help him sit up. Dharaa held his arms and tried to pull him up. The tug resulted in bringing her closer to him. Dharaa felt coy and shifted back a little. He is a patient and I am a doctor, then why am I feeling this awkwardness, Dharaa wondered.  She stood up and grabbed a towel. She soaked it in warm water from the kettle and dabbed his face with the warm towel.  Gathering her chaotic thoughts, looking at him, she said,  I don't know how to react Prithvi. How are the hospital authorities involved? What's exactly your mission? I will surely help for the right cause. But I should know what's happening first.   Prithvi held her hand and put the towel down. It was necessary for me to hide. Also, you being with me, must be a secret at any cost. Else they will go after you too and I won't be able to tolerate that, Prithvi looked into Dharaa's eyes. Dharaa glanced at him and tried to figure out his feelings....

*CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS PART(8)*  Cool breeze was blowing through the surroundings as the evening turned darker.  Is Sir okay? Did he sleep well?, one of the agents asked Dharaa. Yes he is still sleeping. He will feel better when he rests more. The pain is subsiding slowly. Your Sir is a tough man, he's responding well, Dharaa said as she scanned Prithvi. His arms and legs had scars from the past, probably rewards of many such missions. Mam, there's a blanket in the cupboard, you will need it. It's getting colder, said the agent to Dharaa. Dharaa took out the blanket and placed it on the sofa adjacent to the bed.  She relaxed on the sofa and her phone beeped, Where are you? You were not at the hospital. They said you're on leave. Are you okay Dharaa?, it was Ayushi's text. Dharaa stepped away from Prithvi's bed to talk to Ayushi. She didn't want to disturb him. I'm out of town for work Ayushi. Let's meet when I come back, she said.  Are you alright?...