PAST

"So Mr Hanan and his senior doctor team is finally here. They will teach you how to do heart operation and many other things too. As y'all are newcomers, please listen to them well as these experiences will help you out in the future". Doctor Arshad said it with a chuckle and patted the back of Hanan lightly.

Don't worry doctor, I will teach them with my full passion. Hanan gaze went towards Hania while saying it professionally.

Hania avoided eye contact with him and looked around like the person standing in front of her did not exist.

A smile crept on his lips, which vanished in a second too.

"So I will leave them to your care then". Doctor Arshad said and walked out of the room.

"ASALAM-O-ALAIKUM Everyone! I am Hanan Khan, the senior doctor of the main branch. I hope I can pass through my knowledge to you and you all will avail it like it's your last opportunity. You can come to me any time if any obstacles occur in your way while practicing. That's all from my side. Nadir will give you the list of your senior appointed doctors whose under you will work for the next 4 months."

A cold aura came out of Hanan while saying it. He said so sternly that every absent mind becomes active. No one dare to open their mouths because of that cold aura. Everyone just nodded in acceptance.

Hanan walked out of the room with a professional smile. Everyone let out a big sigh as they were holding their breath since the time Hanan entered into the room.

Nadir laughed out nervously to make the atmosphere of the room normal.

"Don't worry juniors our Hanan Sir is always like this but trust me he is sweetest from heart. Even today he saved a puppy from getting hit by a psycho lady's car." Nadir said it while showing all his teeth.

On the other hand Hania was ready to beat this annoying guy because that lady he was talking about was her. Fatima squeezed Hania's hand not to act recklessly.

Doctor Nadir can you pass us the list. Because just like your Doctor Hanan, I also want to impart my knowledge to my patients. Hania said sarcastically with a smile and everyone around restrained themselves not to laugh.

Y-Yeah! Sure! Nadir stuttered.

He gave Hania the file and everyone gathered around her to see which doctor was assigned to them.

Hania's finger was going down on the list to see her name when her finger stopped abruptly.

Hania | Assigned doctor | Hanan Khan

The file was going to fall from Hania's hand from the blow of what she read but Fatima held it.

"What are you doing Hania? Control yourself." Fatima whispered in her ear but Hania was frozen as she had to work with the stony heart doctor.

She looked up in the sky.

Why me ALLAH? Hania buried her face in the file and everyone in that staff room felt pity for her.
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3 weeks later

I can't do it anymore. Hania grabbed her hair from both hands and said in frustration.

Who told you to call a "Senior doctor" stalker? Fatima asked Hania while suppressing her laugh.

Fati it was a misunderstanding, I told you. But "NO" this angry bird will not understand the word "Misunderstanding". Hania tried to tell her the matter of fact.

Okay! If this was all a misunderstanding then did you clear it up with Hanan.

"He didn't give me time to scratch my head. How can I solve that misunderstanding? I have been in the new born section for 3 weeks and you know, you literally can't blink an eye there for even a minute. I want to sleep Fati."

Hania dumped her head in her hands which were resting on the table in a cross way.

It's okay Hania just bear him for some more time. I know you can do it.

Fatima patted her back with love.

This Hanan monster thinks that I am less of a human being and more of a machine. Like how can-

Hania bit her tongue when she saw Hanan's reflection on the glass cabinet.

Hanan was smiling as he found Hania cute while whining, but soon he came back into his old self.

"I suppose you must have lots of work to do Doctor Fatima. Then go already as it's already 4 PM." Fatima could hear the sarcasm and warning in his sweet tone.

Y-Yes Sir. She stuttered and walked out of the room in haste.

And Miss Hania, if something is bothering you, then talk to me not with your friends. Because they won't do the work on your behalf, I will do that. An-

Hanan was going to say more when Hania stood up abruptly and startled Hanan.

Yes, Sir! I will keep it in my mind.

She put on a forced smile and was about to walk ahead when unknowingly Hanan's hand grabbed her hand. Hania was startled by this sudden grip. Her gaze went towards the hand then back to his face.

She jerked his hand and Hanan knew that he made a terrible mistake.

I am sorry Miss Hania. I didn't mean to touch you or anything. Believe me. I was just stopping you from going as I have some serious issue to talk about.

Hanan kept his head down while saying it.

Next time don't touch me even if there is something important "Doctor Hanan". She stressed over his name and Hanan felt embarrassment.

"You can go ahead Doctor Hanan. I am listening now. "Hania crossed her hands over her chest and said it while batting her eyes.

We have to go together for lunch as we have to meet a patient who is willing to donate his kidney to zohaib. He wanted to meet us before hand to get to know the procedure.

Hanan rubbed the nape of his neck while saying it nervously. Because he knew that she didn't like men to touch her in any circumstance.

"Doctor Hanan, you don't have to go with me as Zohaib is my patient. Just give me the address, I will go on my own." She said it and started to grab her things from the table.

I have some work there too, so I am just giving you a lift there. And by the time we come back it will be night. I think I am not that cruel to let a lady go on their own. So I will be waiting for you in my car. He said it and walked away without listening her whining.

She wanted smack his head but after thinking about it, Hanan words do make sense. This simple gesture touched her heart a lil . And she was mature enough to know what he meant by that.

They sat in the car and Hanan pressed the button to start the engine. Soon they were on their way to the restaurant where they would be meeting with the donor.

The donor lived outside of Lahore city so they had to drive for 2 hours to get to the destination.

The first half hour pin drop silence was in the car. So while driving, he spoke up.

"Miss Hania, I am not a monster just like you and other thinks. If you were having difficulty with the shift, then you should've talked to me first as only I could help you change your shift. And sleep for a while as you didn't blink an eye, we still have lots of time to get there." Hanan gaze was on the road while saying it.

A beautiful smile crept on her face but she hid it while looking out of the window.

"Doctor Hanan I have this thing, uh
... I can't sleep in anyone else's car or house." She said it while yawning.

Okay no problem Miss Hania, then I will open the music a lil loud.

Hanan brought out his hand to open the music system when he hear a snoring sound from his left side.

Hania was sleeping soundly and Hanan just laughed quietly. This never happened to him. Even Mah Laaj can't sleep this fast. He drove quietly till he reached at the restaurant.

He lowered down the seat of Hania and went inside the restaurant alone. After 2 hours of meeting with the donir he came back and Hania was still asleep.

I feel sorry for her husband. Hanan smiled and tilted his head left and right while murmuring.

Soon they were on their way back to Lahore.

Hania was running away when some creepy hands from beneath stopped her going forward. Soon her surroundings turned black. She can't see anything. Suddenly a hand came out of nowhere and snatched away her shawl.

Her eyes shot open. The car was moving and it was dark all around.

"Hanan! Hanan!" Hania encircled her hands on her right side.

"Hania, I am here, don't worry." Hanan held her hand lightly.

Her hands were trembling and cold. Hanan knew she must have a nightmare.

Hanan stop the car I can't breathe. Stop the car. She shouted which startled Hanan. He abruptly stepped on the brake.

What happen Hania? Are you alright?

Hanan asked but without giving him any answer Hania stepped out of the car and started to inhale the air.

He also came out of the car with a water bottle in his hand.

Hania are you alright? This time he didn't touch her and asked from a distance with concern in his tone.

She just nodded and didn't utter a word. Hanan passed the water bottle and she grabbed it and gulped it in one breath.

In this whole sudden situation they forgot the formalities and talked informally like they had known each other for a very long time.

After 5 minutes of silence, she finally spoke up.

Where are we Hanan? Oh, sorry! Doctor Hanan.

She cuss herself in her heart for talking informally.

We are on the motorway to Lahore.

B-But..

"You were sleeping so soundly that I didn't wake you up. And about the donor, I talked to them and told them the whole procedure. They agree to do the operation." Hanan told her all the things calmly.

She mouth "O" and then gave him an apologetic smile.

"Thank you so much for going through this trouble for me." Hania smiled brightly while saying and Hanan heart skipped a beat. He felt like all the his fatigue was gone. He rubbed the back of his head with a shy smile.

"It's getting late. We should head back to Lahore." Hanan suggested and Hania nodded in agreement.

They both sat in their respective seats and the car was back on the road.
After entering Lahore, Hanan turned the car direction towards Haveli restaurant.

"Doctor Hanan, this is not the way to our hospital. Where are we going?" Hania said it calmly but she was getting scared a lil bit from inside.

I" haven't eaten anything since morning and I am sure you also. Because you were sleeping in the car whole day. So let's eat something before going back". Hanan said it while looking the directions of the GPS system.

This was also his first time coming here.

I am not hungry. Let's go back.

Right at that moment, her belly growled. From embarrassment her head went down.

"Don't worry, I will order something that will be eaten quickly." Hanan said it while suppressing his laugh.

Hania looked out of the window and a smile crept on her face unknowingly.

They were sitting on their table and was done ordering food.

Their order will be out in 45 minutes. And suddenly an awkward silence roam around between them.

Hania thought that this was the right time to clear that misunderstanding, so she spoke up.

I am sorry Doctor Hanan for calling you a stalker that day. It was all a misunderstanding. I thought you were coming behind me because of the car incident. After saying this, she felt relieved.

Wait a minute. You don't know we have met before? Hanan was clearly shocked at how she could forgotten him.

We have met before! She was shocked by this announcement too.

"Okay! Let me introduce myself again. I am Hanan Khan, the brother of Mah Laaj." An alluring smile formed on his lips.

Wait... She stresses on her memory and the exact same words click in her mind.

That Mah Laaj who saved my younger brother from beating, right.

She asked in the same shocked expression.

"Yes! Now I am curious how you passed the exams to become a doctor with this kind of memory." Hanan chuckled softly.

Hania mouth, which was opened from the shock, was closed now.

Sometimes I am forgetful. And thank you once again. Hania laughed out nervously while saying it.

Don't be. We have only met once. I was just kidding. No one can remember a brief meeting.

They started to talk about their siblings and from one topic to another topic they came to know that they have many things in common.

In the mean, time the waiter served them their order and went back. They ate that dinner happily.

After eating, they went back into the car again. Hanan started the engine and they went back to their route.

Hania was looking out of the window while thinking " how Hanan's cold and stony heart image was destroyed in just one lunch. And how he talks so much like Mah Laaj. This was also her first time talking freely to a man otherwise she would never talk much with any boy except the work related things."

Hanan's voice brought her to come out of her thoughts.

Hmm. Hania asked in trance.

Miss Hania, where should I drop you? As it's so late now. Hanan asked politely.

"Hospital Doctor Hanan. I have a night shift. You assigned me that task. Remember." Hania said it in a teasing manner.

"I am giving you a day off tomorrow as this is affecting your health. If you are not healthy, then how can you tell your patients to be healthy? So come back after you get enough sleep."

Alluring smiled formed on his lips.

Still hospital Doctor Hanan, as my car is there in the parking lot.......

Present

A knock on the door brought out Hania from the past. The tears cascade down till her cheeks. Hania was standing facing the window which was open outward.

"Hani Api are you alright? I just came running out of the university. The doctor told me that you are not taking the shot again." Minhaaj asked while gasping.

Today was the shot day for Hania and he knew that today would be a chaotic day for him as well.

After the rape incident she never let anyone come near to her. Even with Minhaaj, she kept her distance till last year.

"Go away Minu. I am fine now. I don't need these shots." She replied rudely and bluntly.

CLIFFHANGER!!

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