Chapter 14

Sandhya's POV I got up early in the morning, did my daily routine and got ready to go to the hospital. It has been three days since that day. Dr Rathore had not come to the hospital. He behaved that day as if he was shocked by my outburst. He seemed to be lost. As if he had said those things, just like that and was shocked to see the impact it had on my life. But why is he not coming to the hospital? Is he fine? Shall I ask Dr Gautam? But, why should I bother? It doesn't matter, if he is well or not, I don't care... My mom called me yesterday, they are back to India. I was very happy about it. It has been a very long time since I went home. I was missing them. They told me that there was a marriage proposal for me had come. The family was very good and the man himself was very handsome, educated and well settled. I told them that I am not interested in getting married. But, she was my mom. She started all her emotional blackmail drama. Finally, I said that I would think about it. " What is wrong? " Shubh asked me. But I shook my head. " I can see that you are not yourself since I came to pick you up after the welcome party. Did anything happen at the party?? Tell me what is wrong? " " What is wrong? Nothing, I was given titled as Miss Intern." " Then why did you cry?? Tell me what is wrong, If I get to know it from someone else, I will not like it. Is someone bothering you? " I just could not tell him that Sumeet and Dr Rathor both were bothering me. " No one is bothering me and I didn't cry. Ok? " He just nodded. He dropped me at the hospital. I went to the cardiology department. Ajay and Chirag were not there. The nurse came and gave me an envelope. I thanked her and opened it. There was a Sorry card inside. I knew it was from whom. I opened it. There was a handwritten message inside, the words were nicely formed. Ms Sandhya, I am sorry, for what happened so many years ago. I just got paranoid, when my mom said, you are an ideal girl for being my bride and their daughter in law. I didn't know, what I was saying. I just wanted her to get rid of that crazy idea. I said whatever came into my mind I didn't even realise that it would have any impact on you. I didn't even know that you were there. I just wanted her to forget this thing. She was giving me all the reasons in this world to get married to you. So I gave her all the reasons for not getting married to you. It was not about you. I am sorry for all the pain, I gave you. Sorry for all the haunting words I said. Sorry for all your tears. I can't take it away, but at least I can tell you that I didn't mean that like this. I can't say sorry, enough, for you to forgive me, but at least, I can try. I am sorry. Let's start afresh... Can we be friends now? - Vikram." I closed my eyes for a moment and opened them again. I kept the card in my bag. " So ?? " I turned and saw him standing there. " What?? " " So, Can we be friends Please? You see, even our moms are friends.." I didn't say anything. Just then Ajay and Chirag came and greeted him. He just nodded and went into his cabin we all followed him. He asked us to give the reports for the last two days, we gave him the report. We took our rounds and we all were having our lunch when Dr Devil came and settled down on our table with a cup of coffee. Again he was drinking just the coffee. " Sir I am sorry, but I think you should have your lunch at this hour. " Chirag said to him. " You are right, but I am not feeling very well and I don't want to eat anything, prepared outside. I want to eat something homemade. I will tell my housekeeper to cook something for me when I get back to my home." He replied looking at me. " But sir, you will go home only after 4 hours. It is very unhealthy. " Everyone started saying. He was still looking at me. " But what can be done? I can't cook. My housekeeper comes only at 2 PM and leaves before I reach home. She cooks food for me sometimes. I will call her to make something for me." He said and was pressing his head lightly. It seemed that he had a headache. Was he really a doctor??? Didn't he know that he would have acidity if he didn't eat anything. He was already having a headache. Shall I... No... I really hate him. I looked at Ruchika signalling her with my eyes to offer him my food. She understood that and she said, " Sir you can have this. This is home-cooked and very healthy. Gatte ki Sabzi, chapati and Mohan thal." " Wow !! Did you make it?? " He asked her and then looked at me. " No sir, Ouch !! Wh..?? Er... Yes sir... I mean, I made it... " She glared at me as I hit her foot with mine under the table. Everyone else was surprised with what she said as everyone knew, that I made it. " Great !!! I would love to eat. I like Rajasthani food. " He took a bite and said, " Hmmm... amazing, out of this world, Perfect taste. Please tell me how did you make it. I will just record it and show it to my housekeeper to make it. " He was saying it to her while looking at me. Why was he looking at me?? " What??? No sir, I mean, I don't know the recipe. I mean I know... But can't tell. " " Why?? Is it a secret recipe, that you can't share it with me ?? " He was smirking at it and enjoying the food. " A-actually s-sir, I have written it somewhere... and I read it and I .... made it. I... I don't remember the recipe like this. " She said glaring at me. He was enjoying the situation. " Oh, I am loving the food. Thank you so much, Ruchika. I have not had such a tasty meal for so long. Will you please get some home-cooked meal for me tomorrow as well? " " Ya... Yes sir, Sure... " She looked at me. I did not give any reaction. He was smirking at me now. just then I saw Dr Gautam came to our table. " Hey man!! Where were you for the last 3 days?? I need to tell you something. What are you eating? " He took a bite of the food. " Wow !! Awesome " Dr Gautam snatched the food from Dr Devil and started eating. And Dr Devil just rolled his eyes and let him eat. " Umm, I really want to kiss that person who made this. Very tasty yaar... " " What?? N-no... " Ruchika shrieked every one was shocked. Including me. " What happened? Why is she behaving like this?" Dr Gautam asked eating the food normally. Dr Devil said smirking, "Because she made all this. " He was grinning like anything and looking at me. Dr Gautam blushed a bit when he realised what he said earlier. " Come on Gautam, do what you just said. She is right here." I saw him smirking at Ruchika. " No Please, I didn't make it, Sandhya did. I was just kidding. I mean, just taking the credit of making such a tasty meal. " She blurted out. I glared at her.