Neiyat's POV:

I was shocked as he simply pulled out his frameless glasses and kept it inside his pant pockets and I kept looking at his actions. But before I could understand he pulled me by my waist and my breath hitched!!!

His shining eyes gazed on my lips for a brief interval and my eyes widened as my lips widened in a state of shock. But next minute he does the unthinkable...
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He pulled out his handkerchief and stuffed it into my mouth!!!
And my I tried to shout but my mouth was shut!!! Before I could pull out the handkerchief he lifted me up yet another time in his arms in a bridal style and began carrying me to his beach house!!!

I began beating my hands and legs trying to protest but his grip tightened on my knees and suddenly I felt a shiver down my spinal chord!!! I couldn't utter a word...I only tried mentally cursing him and shooting daggers at him via my eyes. But he simply kept walking on the sand like I weigh nothing and entered his beach house where I noticed Luv and Shika pressing their lips hard trying to hide their smiles, my team was shocked and that jerk Aaryan who caused this mess simply smirked and sipped his beer like nothing happened here!!!

Can I punch these Sehgal brothers please!!!

Just then the elder Sehgal brother dropped me on the sofa in the living room like I'm some gunny bag filled with potatoes. I shot him an angry look and he smiled saying...

'Well now .. stay here...enjoy yourself...but please keep the volume low, you see it's a 12 year old boy's case that I'm dealing with I hope you folks understand and I really have no issues with you guys partying here!!! Okayyy?' he said the last word as he had already knelt down and was looking back into my eyes.

I nodded innocently and also kind of felt guilty because he was probably fighting to save a life while I was behaving like a 5 year old and trying to pull a silly fight against him.

He left in no time and party continued here. Nikhil hugged me and shouted at me for leaving like that and warned me never to do something like that ever again. My teammates and friends hugged me while Aaryan held his ears and apologized to me. I smiled and let that go but my mind wandered back towards Aahir who simply carried me back home and left to his room. He didn't apologize to me but he definitely seemed apologetic!!!

And Ishu Daadi says it's more important to feel rather than say it out loud. I smiled back and enjoyed our party. Ice emptied while making more drinks and I volunteered to check upon the fridge to help everyone with some drinks...

While passing by I heard him talking...I didn't mean to eavesdrop but the words simply fell on my ears...
'Dr.Nikita...Dr.Aakash...please understand if I had an alternative I would have suggested...but I even spoke to Dr Miles for a second opinion back in Sydney...this is it... surgery is the ultimate... so just go ahead and I'm on standby...you can call me anytime...' he said while I heard the lady on the other side say...

'Dr Aahir he's my nephew...I....I can't' while I heard Dr.Aahir's booming voice say...

'We are doctors Dr.Nikita...you have to do it... and you are one of the finest surgeons in Bangalore.. Dr Aakash and I have already asked senior surgeon Dr Anthony to join you guys in this surgery. He is a visiting doctor and was also my professor back in Sydney when I was studying. You don't need to worry Doctor. Sunny will be ok. And above all...it's not the time to be emotional. Get practical. Prepare for the surgery. We have already delayed an hour more upon your request. I can't put Sunny's life at risk now. Dr Anthony must be reaching any time soon!!!' he spat a little rudely and he disconnected the call.

He seemed like an extremely responsible doctor however sounded annoyed right now... He also looked pretty upset post the phone call. I felt bad seeing him like that. Indeed life and death at times I thought to myself.

Ma told me during childhood days he used to be my bestie. I didn't have any memories about us except a few pictures which dad had clicked of ours. I smiled and simply made a drink for him and placed it infront of him. He was sitting there pressing his fingers against his forehead. At my gesture he lifted his head up and saw me while I smiled and said...

'Doctor Sahaab (Sir) it's a good tonic...have it!!!' while he smiled shyfully and I noticed his dimple. Kind of cute.
It reminded me of Aaru aunty.

He leaned back on his business chair and said...
'I don't drink Neiyat. ' and my eyes raised up and I said giggling...

'You sure are a Punjabi right?' to which he giggled asking...
'Why??? Is this a necessity for being a Punjabi??? For god's sake yaar Neiyat...this is dumb!' he said rolling his eyes. But he looked tired too. I just pulled him up by his forearms and he was shocked.

'Neiyat...where to??? I have a reconvene call in next 15 mins...they may need my opinion again'  he said and I smiled saying ..

'Promise...I'll not take more than 10 mins...come along' and I dragged him with me...

While my friends, Aaryan, Luv-Shika gave me questionable expressions...I passed the ice to Nikhil and told him to make drinks for everyone and that I'll join them some in a few minutes...

I dragged Dr.Aahir along with me towards the backyard where the beach waves were hitting the shores.

I held his hand in mine and pulled him towards the shore where waves kept kissing our feet.

'Its cold' he winced and I smiled.

'Dr.Aahir...is it possible for every wave to hit your feet?' I asked and he looked at my face asking...

'Why are you asking this?' and I smiled and asked ...'Say na...' and he smiled saying...
'Ofcourse not...some are big...some are small...it depends on its intensity' and I nodded saying...
'Exactly...you can walk more into the beach and feel the waves hit your foot but if they hit a rock before it reaches you...they may not kiss your feet...'

And I felt his intense gaze on me while I looked at him and smiled saying...

'You can't control everything Dr.Aahir...its all about what is written in each one's destiny... yes...you can try... give your one hundred percent but rest... leave it to the one up there writing everyone's destiny...' and I could still feel his strong gaze on my face.

I softly pressed his hand and said...
'I heard you...sorry I didn't meant to eavesdrop... please don't loose hope before fighting the battle...and the girl on the phone call...please try to be a little warm towards her Dr Mogambo Sehgal..it's a patient for the rest of you...but it's probably a piece of her heart lying on the OT bed there for that lady... please understand her condition too'

While he said...'I do Neiyat...it's just that sometimes there is no position for emotions in our profession... Sunny is dear to all of us. Dr.Nikita was my junior in Sydney. I know Sunny since last 5 years. He's a sweet child but not everything is in our hands and Dr Nikita knows him the best as she has been treating him for last few years but we didn't expect him to have a heart attack at this age. We have to operate him...I really wanted to be there for the surgery Neiyat...but there are no flights available right now...I wish I could have been there right now... but not everything is possible!!!' I said and she kept a hand on mine and said...

'You really want to be there for the surgery???' I asked and he smiled saying...

'I know right sounds stupid...no flights to Bangalore...I wanted to but guess luck doesn't be by your side always...'

To which I smiled saying...'Well at times...when luck doesn't work... contacts work!!!' and I raised my eyebrows.

Aahir's POV:

She picked her phone and dialled someone post which I saw Sukkhi come with his car keys and she dragged me along with her...

'Neiyat...be practical...we don't have an entire night...they would start the surgery in an hour maximum...we can't drive Goa to Bangalore'...but she asked me to hop on to her car while Aaryan brought me my laptop and power bank. Within a few minutes we were going towards a private lane and then we stood near a lavish bungalow. While I saw the same man whose son's wedding Neiyat organised tonight come towards her...

They greeted each other and Neiyat thanked him. The man came to me and said...
'Dr Sehgal...this way' and at a certain distance I saw there was a private helicopter waiting for us.

I was shocked and I looked at Neiyat and the man Mr. Kaul!!!
'Thank you Mr.Kaul...' I didn't really know what to say and he smiled saying...

'O Koi Gall nahi Puttarji (No big deal son) we are proud of kids like you who really give their 200 percent to their profession. I would be more than happy if the kid's life is saved!' he said and I nodded with a slight smile and looked at Neiyat who stood there silently smiling at me...

I don't know why I wanted to pull her into a tight hug right now. She understands my professional commitments so much and I have only been a jerk to her. I couldn't really find the words to thank her right now while I simply held her hand and she smiled saying...
'Go Dr Superhero Sehgal...give a sweet kiss to Sunny once he is doing fine post the surgery'.

I smiled saying ..'I will' and in no time I climbed the helicopter. She kept waving at me as we took off via the helicopter to Bangalore and in no time I was in Bangalore. All the time I simply couldn't help but think how can someone be so good.

She is a gem of a person!!! And I was so judgemental always!!!