I and Reshma have reached the SV clinic. We are waiting for our turn to enter his cabin. It's been an hour and we are going to be the next to go in. My heartbeat has become stronger, as if everyone in the waiting area could hear it pound. The compounder calls our number and my heart is jumping in joy.

We enter the cabin and I can now see him seated in his chair. He smiles and I melt like ice cream.

Sid: So Reshma, how are you feeling?

Reshma: Much better though there is slight pain when I put pressure on it.

Sid: That's what you should avoid, putting too much pressure. Ask your friend.. aah..

Reshma and Shehnaaz: Shehnaaz

Sid: right Shehnaaz to take care of you and let her help you with most of the work until your pain subsides

I litterally stopped listening to what he said after my name. I've never liked my name so much than today. It sounds so good from his mouth.

Reshma hits me with her elbow and I come back to reality. I raise my eyebrows at Reshma asking her what?

Reshma: Let's Go!! Thank you Doctor!!

Shehnaaz: So soon?

Reshma smiles at Sidharth and looks at me and whispers "Then what you want to spend your lifetime here?"

Wow! That sounds so good, I am always ready to do that.

I walk out disappointed that the visit was so short compared to the wait.

Next two days, I miss him so badly. I want to see him and I just can't keep my mind straight without thinking about him.

I want to see him now else I might die in seperation anxiety. I bump my head to the kitchen platform purposefully and now there is a lump which has turned blue.

Never was I so happy on getting hurt. I take Reshma's scooty and drive an hour to his clinic. Wait for another hour just to see his face again. There I see him again.

Sid: Hey, You are aa.. Reshma's friend right? What brings you here today?

I frown at him not remembering my name rather taking my friend's name. I rode for an hour and waited almost another just for him to forget my name?

Shehnaaz: Shehnaaz..

Sid: Huh??

Shehnaaz: My name, Shehnaaz (sarcastic smile) and if you observe I have got a lump on my forehead.

Sid: Oh! Let me check!

He walks close to me and touches my forehead. My heart skipped a beat. I want that hand travel down to touch my cheeks, my lips, my nose...

Sid: Hmm.. Shehnaaz, That's not a big wound. You should be fine on your own in couple of days. Next time you could try keeping an ice on the area and you should be able to save your time and money coming here.

Shehnaaz: okay, thank you Doctor

Hmm.. so next time I need a bigger wound to meet him.. Aarghh, anything for you sweetheart! I walk up to the door and I desperately want to take a picture of him. I walk back to him and he looks at me, I take his photo sneakingly by holding a phone near my stomach.

Sid: Yes, Shehnaaz. Do you need something?

Shehnaaz: Aaa.. aaa.. Will I need a plastic surgery to get rid of this blue lump?

Sid: (looks at her in disbelief and laughs) Are you serious or pulling a prank on me? Nothing is needed just relax.

I am successful in my task, I leave the clinic in happy mood. I reach home and I check my phone for the photo but I have done a blunder, I've kept my finger in front of camera so there is no picture.

I curse myself for not having his picture. It's been 3 days since I saw him last and I realized I could hold my breath for 30 secs but I can't hold my mind straight for a second without thinking about him.

I go near his clinic and eat a handful of peanuts which I got from home. Wondering why? I am allergic to it and within half an hour my stomach starts aching and my nose starts running and my eyes etching.

I go inside the clinic and tell the compounder that if I don't see him urgently it would worsen and I may pass out. The compounder calls him and asks me to go inside immediately skipping the queue.

I look at Sidharth with a smile even though my situation is getting worse. He looks at me and I see a mixed expression on his face. He looks worried and surprised.

Sid: Shehnaaz, you again? What happened, you look so serious?

Oh Lord! He remembers my name this time.

Shehnaaz: I am allergic to pea.. peanuts. (having shortness in breath and finding difficulty to speak)

He quickly holds me and makes me lie on the stretcher bed. His touch was so healing. He grabs an epinephrine injection and injects it into my body and observes me for some time. The injection starts it work immediately. I start feeling good.

Sid: Are you feeling better? (Keeps his hand on her forehead)

Shehnaaz: Yes, much better. (With a smile)

Sid: So where do you stay, Shehnaaz?

I blurt out my actual address without realizing that it's quite far from his clinic. He raises his eyebrows in surprise.

Sid: So, you ride for hours when you have allergy to come to my clinic? What is it Shehnaaz?

Shehnaaz: I am so.. sorry! I just can't keep my mind to myself without thinking about you. So I find ways to see you.

Sidharth is shocked and he looks at me in disbelief.

Sid: So you harm yourself, just to see me? This is insane! I am not a celebrity, that you do such circus. Do you even know how dangerous it could have been today? Imagine, what if I was not in clinic?

Shehnaaz: (lowering her eyes and feeling embarrassed) I am sorry!!

Sid: You should be!! See healing patients is my passion. If it was for money I would have joined my father's million dollar business. I am not bothered about my fees. If you want to meet me or see me, you can do it anytime. Please don't harm yourself.

My eyes glow, did he just say I can meet him anytime? I wipe the tears in my eyes and look at him and give him a big smile.

Sid: Would you like to go on a date with me? (With a smile)

Did I hear him say DATE? I looked at him with wide eyes and my mouth open. He places his index finger on my jaw and pushes it up to shut my mouth.

Sid: You didn't answer me, Shehnaaz!

I nod in agreement while blushing and he smiles pulling my cheeks.

Sid: This time, I'll come to your place to pick you up. Be ready tomorrow at 7pm sharp.

Oh God!! This is a dream come true for me. I give him my address and phone number.

Shehnaaz: Hmm.. Doctor!

Sid: Sidharth..

Shehnaaz: (nods) Sidharth, Can we have a selfie together?

He smiles and agrees. I click the pic while he comes closer to me placing his arms around my shoulder.

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Stay tuned for the final chapter of Medicine of Love!
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