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"We are so grateful to have you here, as a part of your hospital mam"

"Oh please, it's my pleasure" I shied away dramatically.

"Mam, all the patients are protesting that they should be treated by only Dr.Suhana. Once again, thanks for choosing our hospital among all the others!" The CEO of the hospital was almost on his knees thanking me as someone from behind suddenly started tapping, or worse hitting on top of my head.

"Stop hitting me on my head" I yelled as I turned back and saw him there smirking at me.

"Just checking, if you have a brain up here" Vikram said with a straight face and started knocking on my head, again.

With the noise constantly messing up my head, I woke up with a start. It took a few minutes to jump back to reality and recognize where I was.

"Mam?" Someone from outside the room started knocking again.

"Yes ,coming!" I yelled as I removed the blanket on top of me, and jumped down the huge bed.

Quickly, I ran my fingers through my electrified hair to make it least presentable and opened the door.

"Coffee mam" Neelu, our cook smiled as she handed over a tray with a coffee jug and mugs.

"Thank you" I smiled drowsily and collected the tray as I closed the door behind me.

Glancing myself at the mirror, I placed the tray on the table, wondering why she would send 2 mugs for me.

As my eyes fell on the books I was reading last night, which was now neatly arranged on the table.

How in hell??

All these years, it's been my habit to sleep on my books, I was wondering, as my reflection on the mirror was making weird faces on me, reminding me I have either started hallucinating or worse, I was turning mad.

Well Well! Nothing new!

Tying my hair into a messy bun, I poured the coffee in a mug and lazily strolled towards the closet as I picked my phone on the way and dialled the numbers to annoy my two dearest annoying friends.

"Hello!" "Hey" Ankita and Aisha mumbled sleepily as it was still night time for them.

"Guess what?" I grinned from ear to ear with excitement.

"What?" They both asked with no interest, as I walked into the closet.

"I have some really exciting news!" I grinned sheepishly though they both couldn't see me.

"Did you guys kiss?? Or wait--are you pregnant?" Ankita asked suddenly, no longer with her sleepy tone but with more interest.

Trust me, this girl has nothing better to think about.

"Definitely not! I actually called--" I started as Ankita interrupted, "--Then I don't think it's anything exciting" She shrugged sleepily.

Probably sinking back into bed.

"Shh Anki! Tell Suha what is it?" Aisha asked happily.

"Well...I got a letter from Lifeline Hospitals, saying that they have accepted my internship application letter!!"

"Wow this is so cool! That's the best private hospital in this city, but we weren't selected there. Wish if we three could work together." Aisha sounded genuinely happy for me.

"Yep, I wanted the same. Now that we have intern, we will be barely meeting in college, Nevermind, we will have weekly meetings in our cafe spot!" I grinned widely and continued, " I couldn't stop thinking about this all night."

As people say, 'The last thing you think before going to bed, Influences your dream', Maybe that's why I was getting weird dreams about that.

I meant the Hospital.

"Yeah yeah fine. Now if you please, can I go back to sleep?" Anki asked drowsily from the other side, as I pulled out an outfit from the cupboard.

"Yeah, sleep nicely, " Aisha laughed as I disconnected the phone and tossed it on the table beside and took a sip of coffee from my mug.

"You should first brush your teeth" A familiar cocktail voice made me jerk on my trails, as my mug slipped my hands on hearing a sudden voice from behind.

"What the crap" I screamed on seeing Vikram behind me coming out from the washroom, as the mug landed on the marble floor shattering into pieces.

"Can't you behave normal at least--for a day?" He asked, questioningly , exchanging his gaze from me to the broken mug on the floor.

"You scared me" I retorted as he gave a smug look as usual and ran his fingers through his wet hair.

"Well you deserved it" He gave a smug look and paused, as he continued a few minutes later, " Why were you jumping with your phone like a monkey?"

Probably questioning why I was so happy?

"Oh that, Scientists have found the vaccine for you"

"What?" He raised his eyebrows questioningly in query.

"A special vaccine for self-centered, conceited and narcissistic people. These vaccines are found to make them back to behave human, you know like humble and kind" I faked a smile mocking him as he picked a pure white shirt from his cupboard, bothering not to listen.

"Stop gawking at me" He started at me as I detached my eyes from his and moved down his face and only then I realised.

"What the--" I screeched and looked away from him, with my left palm protecting my holy eyes.

Though it didn't cover my eyes fully.

"What?" He asked vaguely.

"Why aren't you wearing something?" I shrieked on seeing him shirtless with a towel wrapped around his waist.

Is that a six pack? Oh--wait Eight pack?

His friggin' eight-pack flexed as he leaned back on the cupboard.

He was so ho--

"-Because, this is supposedly to be my closet and you are standing here not allowing me to change?" He raised his eyebrows with his eyes throwing darts at me.

"Huh--I will wait--outside" I stammered and moved back.

I walked towards the door, to leave, as I paused on my trails and re-entered the closet again.

"Now what is it? Wanna start the staring game again?" He asked irked.

"You wish Mr.Narcissist " I shook my head with annoyance as I bent down to pick up the ceramic broken pieces of the coffee mug.

"We have maids for that" He sounded with a tone of utmost savagery.

Why can't he be nice for once?

"I don't think your maid will be happy to treat your wounds once you step on it" I smiled with a straight face as I gushed out of the closet and threw the broken pieces of the mug back to the tray.

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The room was filled with silence as I was trying to mind my own business, and at the same time trying so hard to not ask the question which was almost at the tip of my tongue.

"You weren't supposed to return today" I uttered looking at him, while he was looking through some files.

Trust me, I just couldn't stop myself.

"I had a doubt if someone was sleeping on my bed...and it ended up to be true." He said with a straight face which was still buried inside that file.

"Uh--I am going downstairs " I shrugged with a nervous smile.

"Yeah right" He mocked as I picked up the coffee tray and was about to leave the room before he started questioning me for sneakily sleeping on his bed.

Well that bed was way more comfortable than the couch.

I was trying to open the door with one hand as I was carrying the tray in the other.

"Alexa, Read my schedule. Vikram asked casually reading through the file.

"Hang out with babes" The whole tray slipped out of my hand as Alexa started reading out the schedule I had prepared yesterday.

"What?"

"Visit Mom and Dad, Get your nails done and--" Alexa was continuing as Vikram turned his gaze towards me and coffee that was spilt on the floor from the jar.

"Are you serious? How many times will you drop things a day?" He gave a 'Should-I-admit-you-in-an-asylum?' look.

"I will clean this mess now" I furiously shook my head, grabbed a cloth from the bed and started wiping off the coffee on the floor.

"That's supposed to be my coat" He stared at me from his place as I slowly moved the cloth and opened it fully to find a dark brownish stain over the light beige coat.

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"Are you alright?" Mrs.Malhotra asked in a stiff tone, as everyone except Vikram was seated in the dinning.

"Yeah..Yeah I am" I stumbled as Rohit already started his never-ending chuckling.

"Now, what is wrong with you" Varsha aunty diverted her question to Rohit.

"Nothing at all" He actioned, zipping his mouth and then gave me 'What-did-you-do-this-time?' look.

"Where is Vikram?" Mr.Malhotra asked questioningly.

"There he is" Varsha aunty spoke out, placing the plates for all of us.

Well, Speak of the devil.

"So Suhana...Rohit told me that you are going to work as an intern in a hospital from Monday. All the best for that " Mrs.Malhotra started a conversation.

"Yeah, Thanks" I smiled.

I hadn't informed any of them, except Rohit purposely because I didn't want to.

But I kinda feel so mean now for not telling earlier, when she asked now.

"All the best dear" Mr.Malhotra gave in a smile genuinely.

"Yes, All the best Suhana. Kill many people" Rohit winked at me.

"Yeah sure" I chucked.

And your brother would be the first one.

"Vikram why don't you say something?" Mrs.Varsha interrupted in a while, as me and Rohit were making faces at each other.

It felt good to have at least someone like Rohit to keep me entertained, happy and this place more fun.

"Hello baby" A hysterical voice from the door had caught all of our attention.

Clad in pink mini skirt and crop top, Zaara barged in, flipping her hair.

Here she comes.

"What are you doing here?" Rohit stood up, staring at her.

"Huh--First tell me what is she doing here??" She averted her gaze to me with her eyes pouring disgust.

"Not your concern" I smiled at her.

After washing my hands, I moved to the living room and sat on the couch, meanwhile having a view at the dinning.

"What's the reason for your visit Zaara?" Mrs.Varsha asked her in a cold tone.

"I got to know that Vikram was back home, so I couldn't stop myself from coming here" She removed her sunglasses and sat on the chair, I was sitting before, next to Vikram.

Can't she see those empty chairs?

"Hey" Another familiar voice got my attention as I turned towards the door and saw Harsh standing over there.

Finally someone with a smile.

"Hey Harsh" I welcomed with a smile, as Everyone came to the living room welcoming him.

"Come and have breakfast Harsh. It's been a long time since we met" Mrs.Malhotra requested him.

"Another day aunty. We were here two days back, but actually you weren't here. And yeah, we had a great time with Suhana also" He laughed jokingly.

Coz it was completely boring that day, except for some gossip.

We five were chit chatting, while Zaara was smiling sheepishly and throwing heart darts at Vikram. But he was busy attending a call and was walking back and forth.

Why is he walking here and there?

Hump-trying to gain her attention maybe.

"Are you staying here?" Harsh interrupted as I nodded unknowingly with my mind somewhere else.

And then later gave in a lane reason for my stay here and that would be leaving home soon.

Only if Mrs.Malhotra hadn't asked me not to tell anyone.

As if I am here for some secret mission.

"We all should hang out often! It would be fun, Don't you all think so?" Harsh asked everyone.

"Yeah, we should" I nodded as Zaara interrupted, "I don't think so. I mean strangers shouldn't be invited for friends' hangouts" She glared at me.

"You are right. Well, it's okay, we will be missing you" I shook my head with a fake smile as Rohit and Harsh started laughing out.

• • • •

"So, how are you? Excited?" Ankita squealed as we three group hugged.

Not a big group though.

"Yeah, I just hope I learn something through this internship" Aisha put her head up in the air dramatically.

"We are going to learn a lot" I said with a smile.

We three had decided to meet up before leaving for our respective hospitals.

Though Anki and Aisha would stay together.

"It's going to be a fresh turn in our life" Anki grinned widely.

"Not compared to the infinite number of shocking turns that I have been facing since last month" I said sarcastically, sipping my coffee.

After a while, I told them about Zaara and Harsh and we discussed it for a while.

"-And she sat on my chair in the dinning!" I exclaimed.

"Jelly much huh?" Anki sneered as I shook my head in denial.

Me and Jelly? Haha, lol. That too because of Vikram?

Not happening.

"Well it's almost time for me to leave" I checked my watch and bid them goodbye.

Hope at least this turns out well

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