“Dr Nandini….Dr Nandini”

How is it possible…what is he doing here?

“Dr Nandini….”

Does he know about me? Is he here for me?

“Dr Nandini”

What happened to him

“Nandini…are you alright?” I felt a soft pat on my cheeks getting me out of my trance. Yash was looking at me with concern. I realised he was holding me as I had leaned my whole weight on him. I glanced around to notice everyone was staring at me with confusion.

My eyes fell on him, lying on the operation table fighting for his life. I panicked more moving towards him.

“Dr Nandini we need to start with the operation, are you alright?” Yash asked again. His eyes showed confusion and concern. It has never happened before. I was always ready and confident for any surgery but how can I operate on him… my hands are trembling, my heart rate is increasing and I am not in the right state of mind. What if… what if I am not able to save him… what if… no…

“No…no…I can't do this…Mai ye nahi kar sakti…” my voice came out rough, there was a huge lump forming in my throat but Yash heard it. He took hold of my elbow and moved me away from others.

“Kya hua?...Are you not feeling well? You can take 2 minutes to relax but please, that guy needs you.” he stated

“Call Dr Awasthi…he will operate…I can't…what if…no…he can't die… Yash, please call Dr Awasthi…” I was on the verge of panic, I was not able to breathe

“Dr Nandini, he can't operate, you know that…wait a sec do you know him” he asked. What do I even say…who is he to me, or how do I know him…he is the reason of my destruction. But I can't see him like this

I didn't say anything

“Nandini, look at me." He took hold of my shoulders and looked in my eyes

"I don't know who he is and what his relationship with you is but right now he is a patient who needs a surgery asap. And only …only Dr Nandini can save him. He is in a very critical state and we are losing time. Please forget everything and just remember you are one of the best neurosurgeons and you have to save him” he tried to boast me up.

“But what if…”

“Do you want him to die?”

“NO…no..” I almost yelled. He can't die. He just can't. I always thought he was happy somewhere with someone special in his life and that thought was enough for me to live my life, but now seeing him after all these years…like this....I..

“Then let's do this. I am with you.” he took hold of my hands and gave it a squeeze. Yash is right. The person on the operation table needs me and I will do my best to save him. I nodded and we went towards the table.

As soon as I lifted my hand, his words rang in my ears

‘Don't you dare touch me even if I am dying’

I closed my eyes for 2 seconds to calm my self ‘You will never know It was me who saved you.’ I made a small promise to myself and got to work with determination.

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