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1. PATHS CROSSED

Tum se hi din hota hai

Surmayi shaam aati hai

Tum se hi, tum se hi..

Humming and feeling the song I was driving car until my phone rang which was on the passenger sit. It was from hospital where I work as orthopaedist. I answered the call.

"Hello"

"yes I'll be there in 20 mins". I said before hanging up the call and returning to my humming that's when I saw a familiar face standing at the roadside groaning in pain. It was ishi.

I immediately stopped the car and rushed to her. She was holding her baby bump and clearly in distress. I helped her into the passenger seat, grabbed her phone and purse from the ground, and drove straight toward the hospital.

"Can you please call ritik?". She asked me weakley. Ritik is her husband. I didn't have his number so I took her phone and called to his number and he picked up after two rings.

"Hello ritik!, it's me nitya– Dr. Nitya". I said. "Nitya where's isha and what happened?". He asked. His voice filled with worry.

"I am taking her to the hospital she's in pain". I replied glancing towards ishi as she winced in pain. the line went silent for a moment.

"Hey Ritik, are you there? Did you hear me? I am taking her to the hospital". I repeat again with urgent tone.

"Yes, I heard. Can you please put the phone on speaker". I did as he asked. "Isha i am sorry I shouldn't have leave you alone but I'll be there soon, stay strong".

She nodded weakly, whispering a soft "yes". before he disconnected.

While on the way I called the doctor and and asked her to prepare everything. Upon reaching there nurses took her and started treatment.

"where is ishana oberoi?". I heard an voice while I was waiting outside. A man with a cap and mask on asked receptionist. Is he related to ishi? i thought and receptionist pointed towards me.

He look at me and started walking in my direction And Somehow, it felt like he wasn’t just walking toward me — he was walking into my life.

He stopped in front of me and took off his mask. I recongnized him. the rising star and and the current sension "Aahan oberoi".

"Where's my sister?". He demanded, his voice sharp. "And what are you doing here instead of treating her? You're doctor right?". He burst out. His tone laced with frustration and authority.

"Say som-".

"Stop!". I  cut him off . "Would you let me speak?. First thing. This is hospital not your shooting set and second I am not the one treating your sister–, she's inside and her treatment is already started".

I snapped back. He went silent and suprise flickered around his face. Neither of us said something.

Before the silence grew more heavier and longer, a man standing beside– someone i didn't notice stepped forward and quickly said. "Please don't mind him dr. he's just... stressed and worried for his sister. He didn't any of it."

I exhaled slowly. "I understand your worry but shouting here won't help either of you". I said.

My watch beeped with another message.

"— Dr. Nitya patients are waiting".

"I have to go, excuse me–". As i walked away i could feel his gaze on back– intense.

Maybe this is not the last time I saw him...

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Hey lilies🪻, so this was the first chapter I hope you will love it and comment your favourite part. Like and follow for next chapter.

Till then bye 👋.

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