Next day

Michael was dressed in a suit and was waiting for Diana at 7 pm in Rosewood London.

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Although he acted cool yesterday, he was very nervous now as it has been long since he went on a date.

After a point in life, Michael thought woman, relationships, commitment are not for him, so he gave up on all of it and decided to enjoy his old days with his friends but after meeting Diana yesterday, his suppressed desire came out.

Not that he just wanted a physical relationship with her, but he craved for companionship. After meeting Diana, he felt so attracted to her, that last night he was not able to sleep at all.

All those butterflies he felt in his younger days were again felt last night after meeting her.

Michael checked the time and it was 15 minutes past the time he gave to Diana.

'Will she show up or am I going to end up making a fool out of myself?' Michael nervously thought as he felt he is being stood up.

But he continued waiting as he didn't wish to leave.

Three hours passed and still Diana didn't show up.

Michael had his dinner alone and since it was 10 pm now, he decided to leave concluding she won't show up.

Just as he stood up from his seat, an elegantly dressed woman walked in the restaurant, and she looked a bit worried but when she saw Michael, she was surprised.

Michael was shocked to see Diana standing there.

She walked towards him and immediately apologized, "I am so sorry, I had to go for a shooting but it got so delayed that I couldn't come earlier. I wished to inform you about it but I didn't have your number, I am…"

"I am glad you made it on time" Michael happily smiled interrupting her.

The two sat on the table and ordered some food as Diana was glad he waited for her.

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Monday

Lisa met with Daniel in his office as he requested her for a meeting.

Lisa and two other Neurologists, Arthur and Ava were present in Daniel's room. These two Neurologists are Lisa's superior but Daniel's juniors.

Arthur and Ava are experts in the field of Neurology.

Daniel did some background check on them. They are safe and trusted so he called these three people here.

"As you know few weeks back, I went to Dublin to operate on a coma patient in one of our branches…" Daniel looked at the three people sitting across him.

The three people nodded their heads as they were aware of it.

"That patient belongs to London so has been shifted here. She has the required resources and on request from her family, she is being treated at her home. I need a team of doctors to come with me for the regular check-ups and follow-up treatments. After discussing with the head of the department, I think you three would be perfect for this job. Are you all fine with this?"

The three people didn't mind it as this was an interesting case to work on, so they all agreed.

Ava asked Daniel about their schedule.

"Once in a week we will be checking on her, every week I and Lisa will have to go. You and Arthur would be alternately joining me and Lisa. If this week I, Lisa and Arthur will go then next week I, Lisa and you will go"

"Got it. Thank you, Dr Daniel" Ava thanked him.

"I have mailed you three all the details about this patient's condition. Please go through them by evening, after work we will go there then the assigned driver from the hospital will drop you three at your home" Daniel informed them of the transport arrangement too.

The three people then took their leave but Lisa had to stay back as Daniel had something to discuss with her.

After Ava and Arthur left, Daniel seriously looked at Lisa, "Lisa, I am about to share something very confidential with you and I want a promise that you would not share this with anyone else, not even Emily, Matt or Steve." Daniel gave her a disclaimer.

After a lot of thought and discussion with William, Daniel decided to tell Rachel's parents' truth to Lisa, as she was someone trusted and he wished to have her presence at every visit.

When she will go to Rachel's home and see her mother there, Lisa will anyway know the truth so to save her from the shock, Daniel decided to give her a heads up.

"Wow, is it something that serious?" Lisa was surprised at Daniel's request.

"Yes Lisa, and if you break this confidentiality trust, then Rachel's life can be endangered and we might lose her forever" Daniel scared the shit out of Lisa, to let her know how serious this situation this.

Lisa was taken aback at Daniel's warning, "Woah, if it is like this, then why share something so serious with me?"

"Because I have to, it is not a choice"

"Okay, I will not share this information with everyone" Lisa assured him, as Daniel was not someone who would spout nonsense unnecessarily.

"Lisa, you might know that Rachel lost both her parents at a young age?" Daniel asked her to which Lisa nodded her head.

"Yes, it was really sad"

"The truth is Lisa, they both are alive" Daniel dropped a bombshell on Lisa and she was so shocked she couldn't utter a word for a few minutes.

"Are you sure, Dr Daniel?"

"Hmm and this patient, who is in coma is Rachel's mother."

"What?" Lisa was shocked.

"Yeah, that is the reason why I am involving you in this treatment and wants you to be present for every check-up. I don't wish to go into much details but the main point is Rachel and her parents' lives are in danger. We are hiding them safely and treating her mom. I therefore, don't wish you share this information with anyone." Daniel explained himself.

It took a few minutes for Lisa to process this truth.