Bayley's P-O-V

'...okay mom, I'll talk to you later. Bye..' I disconnected the call upon reaching the Department of Gynecology.

Oh! Did I say grumposaurus ordered to switch all our phones off while we are in duty?

Well, that's what was notified to us yesterday. I didn't have a talk with him in person after that whole crazy coffee incident three days ago.

But, as for today, it was my doomsday, a.k.a, the day I was supposed to complete all the books the great man asked me to read and report it to him.

I took a deep breath adjusting the bag on my back as I knocked the door to his cabin.

'Come in..' said the deep voice.

Of course, I'm coming to lay in the coffin while you can bury me deep beneath.

I pushed the door open gently to see the most unbelievable site in the world that made my eyes almost come out of the sockets.

'... Yes Jerry, tell me the other rhyme.' Dr. Reigns said pouting to the little boy with him with the most smiling face in the earth.

I blinked hard to check if I was seeing right.

'I know no mole..' the little boy said with a mischievous shy smile.

'Oh yeah.. Really..huh? Really?..' Dr. Reigns said chuckling as he started tickling the boy's stomach.

The boy laughed hard and Dr. Reigns pinched his nose.

Somebody better pinch me before I think it's real..

Of course, it's real considering you can still feel the weight of the big books inside your bag.

Yeah, right. So, that means, this guy either has a bipolar disorder or may be..

I remembered the other times I saw him with kids. He seemed like a very different person around them.

My eyes fell on them again as Dr. Reigns, sitting on his knees hugged the boy saying something while smiling.

This is the first time my eyes fell on the tattoos on his arms and wrists. God! They are so intricate!

And so exotic...

Are these Polynesians or..

Don't know. All I know is that must be so painful while getting them done...

Oh man! I can already feel the pain..

Yes, so be good to him or else, who knows he might tie to you to a chair and start carving roughly all over your skin..

I gasped innerly as I imagined.

Blood

Pain

Tattoos.....

No.. No.. No..

Thump..

'Ahhh..' I winced as something hit my knees.. Only to to see a red plastic ball bouncing on the floor... near a very confused sweet kid and a visibly surprised grumposaurus looking at me with his trademark frown face.

Ship!

'When did you come?' Dr. Reigns asked standing up on his feet looking at me like I was an adjunct ruining his privacy.

'Uhh.. Just now..' I said fidgeting with my fingers nervously.

'Mhm..' he just said and went near his chair to picking up his Doctor's suit with his tattooed hand.

Well, those are crafted really well and they look pretty good on him but... I mentally winced again as I imagined the pain.

God! Who needs such tattoos?

But, thankfully, he put his coat on quite fast covering up those intricacies.

My eyes now shifted to the little boy staring at me with wondering eyes.

Aww! So adorable!

'Hello..' I whispered waving my hand at him. He smiled wide walking near me.

'What's your name..'

'So, I assume we have a discussion scheduled today..' Dr. Reigns' deep voice cut all the adoration in the air as he looked at me and pausing everything I was about to say to the kid in a jiffy.

Of course, who can disregard the Grumposaurus?

I nodded. 'Uhh.. Yeah. I completed the seven books you asked me to read. So..'

'Really? You did?' he asked raising his eyebrows as if he didn't believe me.

Of course, he always underestimates me.

'Yeah..' I said.

And you can have a look at the dark circles around my eyes for proof.

Dr. Reigns nodded retaining his frown. 'Fine then. In that case I'd love to see what you read and what you understood from it.' he said. 'But, before that..' he's attention went back to the little boy.

'So, Jerry boy, as you can see some work came up and we can't play any longer..' he said leaning down to the boy's level with a sad smile.

Seriously! He was playing with the kid!

Hahahahahaha

I dare you to laugh at his face..

Oops.. I understand..

'It's alright Roman. We'll finsh it when mom comes again..' the boy said enthusiastically.

Wow! He actually calls the Grumposaurus by his first name!

'That's right Jerry. Now, you go to your mother. Bayley, here, will take you to her, okay..' Dr. Reigns said kissing his forehead.

Omg! I can't believe this! He actually kissed the kid's forehead!

Why? Don't tell me you expected him to kiss your forehead.

What the fudge! Stop!

'.. Bayley!' I heard the deep voice take my name.

'Yes..' I replied looking at him.

'Jerry's mom is waiting at the Ultrasound reception. Take him there to his mom.' he said.

I nodded. 'Sure Professor.' I said. 'Come on Jerry..' I smiled holding my hand for the kid.

He smiled and took my hand.

'Bye Roman!' he waved with his other hand.

'Bye Jerry..' Dr. Reigns said with a smile on his lips.

I smiled patting the kid's shoulder. 'Let's go..' I said as we walked out of the cabin.

***

'... So, Jerry, huh?' I asked with a smile as I held the boy's hand as we walked guiding him towards his destination.

'Yes Baiey..' he said returning the smile.

'Oh! So, you know my name already? Smart boy..' I said patting his head lightly.

The boy giggled. 'I am a smaat boy. I heard Romn call you Baiey.' he said.

Oh wow!

'Right. So, you came here with your mom?' I asked.

'Yeah, mom's sick. Her chummy is gettin bigger everydai.' he said.

Oh dear!

'Oh! So, you come with her every time she comes here?' I asked.

'Every time Baiey. Mom waits an I pyeii with Romn.' he said. 'He's my best friend.' the kid said skipping slightly with a big smile of excitement.

Best...WHAT?

Well, my head is spinning now.

'Oh! Good to know. You're a lucky dude.' I sighed.

'I am veyi lucky.' he smiled.

Finally, we reached the Ultrasound reception and amongst various others, I spotted a brunette of around 28 with a visible baby bump and yeah, she does look a lot like Jerry.

No Miss Sherlock.. Actually, Jerry does look like her.

Whatever..

'Mom!' Jerry ran leaving my hand as he spotted the lady.

The lady smiled big. 'Jerry! You're done playing with Dr. Reigns?' she asked standing squeezing her legs shut terribly.

'Yeah we're done for tdaii.' he said running to her blushing a little.

'Mhm and you didn't bother him much, did you?' she asked taking back her place again squeezing he'd legs close. 'I told you he'll get annoyed if...'

I smiled nearing the conversation.

'Not at all.' I said budging in. The lady looked at me surprised and Jerry gave me a sweet smile.

'Your kid is a sweetheart. He didn't bother anyone. In fact, Dr. Reigns seemed really happy when he was with Jerry.' I said.

'Oh..' the lady puzzle-smiled. 'Uh.. You..?'

Her son cut her off. 'Mom! This is Baiey. She's Romn's friend.'

I almost choked. What? Whose friend?

'...and now she's my friend too.' the boy said with an expecting smile.

'Oh..'

'No way!'

'Huh?'

'I mean, I am his student actually and he.. I mean, Dr. Reigns kinda told me to get your son to you. Uhm..but, yeah, me and Jerry could be still friends.' I said giving the kid a cheeky smile.

The mother chuckled. 'Oh! That's so nice of you..uhm..Bayley, right?' she said.

'Yeah. But, did you get your ultrasound done?' I asked realizing she must be waiting for a long time.

'Not actually. They said the radiologist under Dr. Reigns hasn't arrived yet. So, I'm still waiting.' she said making a sad face.

'Oh! But, what's your stage and how long have you been seating?' I asked feeling a little concerned seeing the water bottle beside her.

'I'm on 32 weeks. It has been a while and the worst part is..' the lady hesitated. '.. I think my bladder is full enough to be hold it up anymore.' she said.

My eyes widened.

'I was just going to walk to Dr. Reigns' cabin to inform him. But, I.. I could barely move, you know.' the lady said feeling a little embarrassed.

Oh dear! So, that's why she kept squeezing her legs close.

'I.. I understand. Uhm.. I don't think you should wait any longer. Let me.. Let me just see if I can do anything.' I said overwhelmed with pity and without thinking a second on what am I going to do.

'Really! That'll be really nice of you. Honestly, I can't hold any longer.' the lady said.

I nodded. 'Uhm.. Let me see..' I said.

Now what?

I looked at the door to the ultrasound section and took a deep breath. I only spoke with Karen, the radiologist under Dr. Reigns once and I don't know anyone else from inside.

I looked back at the mother-in-law duo gulping my throat. The lady bit her lips hard through a whimper reflecting her discomfort.

'Donn worry mom. Bailey's going to help your pain.' Jerry said cupping his mom's face gently.

Awww!

I'm feeling guilty already.

No Bayley. It's not the time to stand still. Go help the lady. Do whatever you can and prove to the world that you're not as stupid as you look..

What? Stupid! Me!

Stop thinking and go.

Yeah.. You're right.

I spared a last look towards Jerry and his mom before walking straight inside the Ultrasound Section.

I smiled at the guard weirdly and I don't know what happened, he didn't stop me and let me go.

Why would he stop you? You are a member of this department too, remember?

Oh yeah, right..

Well, there were five rooms for the five doctors and I could see few patients walking in and out of the other rooms but the room for Dr. Reigns' patients was locked.

Ship! How could Karen be so irresponsible?

Like the stupid I am, I looked around nervously and tried opening the door by trying to rotate the locked knob.

As if you are strong enough to break it!

Let me try. There might be a technique.

And what if it opens? Do you expect to miraculously find Karen inside or are you gonna do the Ultrasound yourself?

I sighed. You're right. I wish I learnt the Ultrasound thing. I, obviously will very soon though.

I banged my fist on the door feeling frustrated only to get hurt myself.

Ship! I guess I have no option but to call the grumposaurus to handle this.

I shook my head and turned around in a quick stance only to almost bump into someone who did the right move at the right moment to prevent the bump.

'Are you okay?' a very familiar voice made me almost jump by the suddenness of the action.

I looked wide seeing..the last person I wanted to see at this state of nervousness..

Dr. Balor!

My heart jumped immediately as I recalled the primary reason I actually chose to get allied with this department of Gynecology.

Those blue-green eyes that stole my dreams for so many weeks, that melodious Irish voice..

No Bayley. You have to get over him. He's engaged. Remember what Alexa said..

Yeah, I do. I remember everything that Alexa said. My Adonis was never meant for me.

Or may be he wasn't your Adonis at all.

I sighed with a heavy heart.

'Bayley.. Bayley, may I help you?' I heard him ask. I jolted a little and looked at me indifferently.

'Uh.. Yeah?' I said not knowing what else to say.

Dr. Balor frowned. 'I saw you standing here for a while and not to mention, I even felt you were trying to break open the door for a while..' he said trailing off with a chuckle.

Ship! That's embarrassing!

'Uhm.. Yeah. I mean no. Actually, I was looking for Karen. But, she's not here. So..' I shrugged ending my sentence to avoid further awkward conversations.

Well, just awkward to me.

'Karen! I guess she didn't come yet. Why? Anything I can help you with?' he asked narrowing his brows.

I almost shook my head to say no but then I thought better. May be he has the keys..

And?

May be I can try a hand.

The Grumposaurus is gonna bury you alive under this floor if you try messing up the situation.

Now what?

How do I know?

I shrugged away the thoughts.

'Professor, actually there's..there's a patient of Dr. Reigns. And she's at too advanced of a her stage and she has been..waiting for too long and now..uhh.. I guess my bowel can't hold on anymore. So..' I stopped again not knowing what to say further.

Dr. Balor looked at me wide eyed.

'Oh my gosh Bayley! Is she still waiting?' Dr. Balor asked.

'Yes. At the reception.' I said. 'I promised her to help but I..I really don't know what to do Professor..' I finally admitted being the loser I was to my.. well, let's not go there..

'Hmm. I understand. Bring her to my section.' he said wasting no time and got inside the Ultrasound room.

Wait! What?

'But, Professor, you have your own patients too.' I said feeling really weird about everything.

I really didn't want to take favor from this person anymore. His goodness has done really bad to me before.

'Not a problem Bayley. Actually, my radiologist is doing stuffs for me and being a doctor, I'm always ready to help someone in need.' he said.

I tried saying no again but then I was too worried for the lady too. Besides, he isn't actually doing it for me, he's doing it for Dr. Reigns.

I nodded. 'I understand Professor. I'm gonna bring her here.' I said.

Dr. Balor nodded and went inside his section.

**

'Here.. Careful..' I said helping Jerry's mom Jeanette on the bed.

'Mom!' little Jerry called feeling confused about everything that was going on. His eyes scanned the room filled with equipments and I could say he was almost scared.

Dr. Balor looked at me and nodded insisting me to take the kid out.

'It's okay dear. Your mom is going to be fine.' I said. 'Come, let's go out and have some cookies.' I said getting the kid out of the room.

'But,mom?' he asked.

'She'll be fine. We'll come back in five minutes. Now, let's go and have the tasty cookies with messages for little Jerry.' I said smiling wide.

'For me?' he asked and I felt proud for managing to bring in a smile on his lips too.

'Yes, let's go..' I said.

****

'That means you will get a real good friend in your life soon..' I said as I  read the fortune cookie message for Jerry.

Jerry chuckled. 'I already got fend.' he said. 'Baiey..' he smiled wide looking at me.

I felt overwhelmed. 'Me too.' I said wiping the side of his lips.

'What do you have jer Baiey?' Jerry looked curiously over to the paper laying on my side of the table.

I scoffed sarcastically looking at the paper.

The one you are seeking is seeking you

'Nothing special.' I said with a sigh.

'Now, come on! Let's get back to your mom. I guess her ultrasound is done.' I said. 'Come on.' I said holding my hand for Jerry who grabbed it in no time.

We made our way towards the Ultrasound Section.

****

Dr. Balor was too swift abd efficient with things and he provided the reports within 20 minutes of the examination.

'Here you go, Mrs. Peterson, you can go see Dr. Reigns now.' Dr. Balor said.

Jeanette smiled gratefully. 'Thank you doctor. You don't know how thankful I am to you. You really saved me at the right time.' she said.

'And yes, Bayley, I really don't have words for you. If you didn't come at the right time..' she sighed. '.. I didn't know what would happen.'

I smiled and so did Dr. Balor. 'Not a problem Mrs. Peterson. We are vowed to the field medical Science. It's our duty to look after the patients and ee feel really good if we can help people in need.' he said gently.

'That's right Jeanette. Now let's not be late okay. Dr. Reigns must be waiting.' I said already scared of the upcoming tantrums. It's already his time to see the patients in the OPD. He must have been so angry waiting for me when I didn't return on the time allotted for me.

I wish he understood but I know he never will. I somehow stood strong not expressing anything I was feeling right now.

'Yes, let's go see Romn.' Jerry said skipping. His mom chuckled. 'Okay, okay..' his mom said trying to follow him.

I smiled at them and looked at Dr. Balor who was smiling at them too. 'Uhm.. Thank you again..' I said. 'I guess I should go now.' I said trying to beat the awkwardness.

'Bayley, how many times should I tell you it's fine.' he said with a scoff. 'But, eh.. If possible, don't let Dr. Reigns know about it, okay.' he said.

I frowned in confusion. Why is he saying like this?

'Professor.. Why..?'

'Well..' Dr. Balor scoffed. 'There are reasons Bayley and I suggest you listen to me...' he paused locking eyes with me, '...unlike the last time when you decided to ignore me me when I called you to warn you about the carrying coffee in front of Dr. Reigns.' he said.

I was quite startled. I remembered the other day I met him at the cafeteria. He called my name but I didn't look back saying I was needed by Dr. Reigns urgently. I know I can never tell him the reason for my ignorance but I never thought he'd actually call me to warn me about the coffee.

'Oh!' I said feeling guilty all of a sudden. I guess I acted a little too selfish with him.

Despite everything, Dr. Balor had always been supportive to me.

'Yeah, but hey! It's fine.' he said giving out his best smiles. 'It happens.'

I nodded sheepishly. 'Thanks for understanding. And uh.. How's Cathy?' I forced the awkward formality.

'She's good. She's going to get permanently settled in Florida and we're moving together next month.' he said.

Wow! Great to know..

Note the sarcasm.

I nodded forcing a smile.

'Baieyy..' I heard Jerry call.

'Coming.' I replied. 'Uh.. Bye Professor.' I said pressing my lips together and turning around to join Jerry and Jeanette.

'Yeah, see you Bayley.' I heard Dr. Balor say.

Well, that was close.. But, now it's death time..

I'm coming to get killed by you dear Grumposaurus. Are you ready?

******

Roman's P-O-V

'...the baby seems really well and there are no complications seen. So, stay happy, stay calm and follow the nutrition.' I said feeling relieved seeing Mrs. Peterson's ultrasound  reports on her second child.

I hope it won't be as complicated as the birth of Jerry. It was almost three years ago and I could still remember the risks and fright in the air when the lady's blood pressure went too high.

Every doctor in the Shield gave up on both the mother and the baby. But, I knew I had to do it. I knew I have to save them. So, I stopped my beating heart with a strange confidence and the rest is history. Jerry's successful birth greeter me with a lots of accolades and my second best Gynecologist Award from the state. Jerry has always been very close to my heart.

'Thank Heavens Dr. Reigns! I was so nervous before the Ultrasound. It always reminded me of the days with Jerry.' the lady said sighing out her stress.

I gave her an assuring smile. 'I understand Mrs. Peterson. But, Jerry was worth a shot wasn't he?' I asked looking at the little boy playing with the plastic ball with Bayley at the corner of my cabin. The two seemed to have bonded well in mere hours.

Mrs. Petersen smiled. 'I know Dr. Reigns but I have no idea what would happen to us if you weren't there. Me and Steve can never express our gratitude enough towards you. You are like a God to..'

'Uh.. Please don't embarrass me more. 'I said cutting her off like every time her and her husband starts with this. 'I'm a doctor and it's my duty. While joining this profession, I took a pledge Mrs. Petersen, a pledge I can't back away from. Besides, it's about a life in this earth along with another who has been holding it for 38 long weeks to hold a small hand in her fingers.' I said explaining my simple philosophies.

Mrs. Petersen smiled. 'That's why you are so different from others Dr. Reigns. I'm sure you will be a very good father someday.'

I smiled feeling overwhelmed. That is all I want from my life and the day was coming soon. 'I hope so.' I said. 'Now, hey! Jerry!' I said calling the little kid giggling constantly with another.

'Yes Romn!' he said jumping off the table where Bayley made him seat.

'Easy there..hey!' I said standing up chuckling and holding him as he ran to me.

His mother sighed. 'This boy is getting more restless day by day. He has been bothering and messing with Bayley all the time today.' she said.

Oh!

'No. I dijn't bothe Baiey. She's m friend.' Jerry said giving his mom an annoyed look. I couldn't help but smile.

'Jerry's right Jeanette. He didn't bother me at all. In fact, we enjoyed a lot, today. Didn't we, Jerry?' Bayley said giggling at Jerry.

Jerry smiled wide. 'Yes Romn. We pweiid and pweiid and ate the message cookies too.' he said expressing his utmost delight.

Message cookie!

Bayley giggled again like a kid pouting at Jerry.

I can't believe she's actually a student at the Clinical stage. And yeah, she's yet to get the piece of my mind I held for her for not coming back on the allotted time of our discussion. Just let the patients leave and she's gonna have to face my wrath.

'You know Doctor. Bayley was so helpful to us today.' Mrs. Petersen said suddenly.

'Helpful!' I asked confused.

For all I know the girl can't even help herself...

Mrs. Petersen nodded. 'Yeah. Actually, when I was waiting to get my ultrasound done..'

'Uhm.. Let's leave it Jeanette. I mean..it's nothing special.' Bayley said cutting her off urgently.

'No Bayley. Whatever you did today was..'

'No.. Not a problem.' Bayley said smiling through a stressful face which was enough for me to get a hint of something I didn't know. 'Uhm.. I'm glad you're fine and Dr. Reigns..'

'Stop.' I said cutting her off mid sentence.

Bayley's eyes widened and she almost jolted up.

'What were you saying Mrs. Petersen?' I asked raising my eyebrows.

Mrs. Petersen nodded awkwardly. Trust me I don't want to create a scene in front of my patients but few idiots leave me no other option.

'Oh! So, since your radiologist is absent today..'

'What? Karen didn't arrive?' I asked surprised.

'No. And that's when Bayley came in and me took inside and helped me getting my ultrasound done. I was in a miserable condition abdomen I didn't know what would happen if Bayley didn't convince the Dr. Balor to take me up urgently.' Mrs. Petersen said.

My hands balled and my jaw clenched immediately.

First of all, Karen, how dare she remain absent  with patients scheduled for the Ultrasounds without even informing me or the authority.

Second of all, Bayley fucking took help from other doctors! She fucking requested for Finn's help!

She begged in front of another doctor for my patient? She let me down. She fucking did not care about my position as the HOD!

Before my breathing went heavy and I gave Bayley the death glare she deserved.. I looked at Mrs. Petersen once again. 'So, that's it then. I'll see you in ten days. Bye Jerry.' I said trying hard to stay calm.

Thankfully, Mrs. Petersen was my last patient.

'Okay Dr. Reigns.' the lady smiled keeping in her documents. 'Bye Romn..' Jerry said waving his small hands. 'Bye Baiey.'

'Bye Jerry'. Me and Bayley coincidentally said at the same time.

The two walked out through the door and I didn't waste a second before turning my attention to Bayley with the dirtiest glare possible.

Bayley was visibly bothered as evident from the gulping of her throat and her fearful eyes.

'Professor.. I..' she was about to say something but I had more to say.

'What the hell was that?' I asked gritting my teeth as I walked closer to her.

Bayley's P-O-V

I gulped. I knew the end was near.

Jerry's mother had spilled the beans. I  tried my best to hide the fact after Ado.. I mean Dr. Balor asked me to but I failed and now for whatsoever reason, I'm going to get thrashed by the distant cousin of Hannibal Cannibal himself.

But, I still can't understand what's wrong in what I did?

I saved Jeanette from a deteriorative state and as a medical student, I think I did stick to my ethics in that.

And can you tell it on his face?

I'm gonna try.

Woah! Really?

Good luck..

'Professor I..'

'What the hell was that?' the grumposaurus' deep loud angry voice made me almost jump as he walked towards me with that unfriendly look on his face.

His eyes had rage and complains for which I saw no apparent reason. So, I decided to do what my impulses said.

Go ahead and prepare for your fate..

'Wh.. What do you mean, Sir?' I asked barely speaking through my voice.

Dr. Reigns moved closer eyeing me with menace.

'So, you don't know what you did? You have no idea about what you caused me?' he asked slamming his fist on the table beside him making me wince.

'You fucking let me down Bayley.' he said through his gritted teeth. 'You caused me my self respect. You fucking begged to Finn for help.' she shouted loudly.

I did what?

'.... We have our teams in here Bayley and we work on our own terms. We don't take help from other doctors with our patients in here, you hear me.' he said grabbing my right arm roughly making me gasp.

'B.. But Professor, Jeanette was too weak to hold..' I tried to say but of course, he cut me off.

'... And couldn't you inform me about it? Bayley, Mrs. Petersen is my patient and her responsibility is mine. And now that you did what you did, you clearly proved to the world that Dr. Roman Reigns is the most irresponsible doctor in the world, that he can't deal with the problems of his own patients and they have to seek that from other doctors.' he barked and the force of his grasp releasing off my arm almost made me jump.

Demeaning him in front of other doctors was nowhere all near my head. I mean, why would I do that? Does he think I could actually do something like that?

I had no idea that this simple incident would cause so much for his little ego. Jeanette had her bladder full and a moment late might lead to certain unwanted stuffs.

I forced my eyes to hold the tears they  were ready to spill.

I saw Dr. Reigns fuming in anger as he stood against the table looking down and running his hands through his hairs.

'Professor.. I.. I never meant anything bad.' I said softly looking down submissively. 'Jeanette had been waiting for too long and she said she had her bladder full. So, I..I thought I should look at the Ultrasound room and Karren wasn't there. I thought I should tell you but then I.. I bumped into Dr. Balor and..'

I was cut off my Dr. Reigns scoffing sarcastically as he looked at me with a look filled with annoyance and mock.

'Of course, you bumped Bayley.' he said in a tone of sheer mockery as his eyes met mine. 'You always do. You bump into me, you bump into the waiter at the restaurant, you bump into Finn.. I mean, that's actually the only thing I guess you're good and consistent at.' he said trailing with a gritted teeth.

I frowned looking at him in disbelief. How could he say this?

'I mean, seriously! Don't you have eyes?' he asked walking closer with a disgust on his face.

I looked down in embarrassment.

'Well, wait! I remember you had glasses when we first met. Where are they, huh? You threw them away to look cool?' he asked in rage filled mockery. 'Well, then trust me Miss Martinez, you don't. You look ridiculous the way you present yourself and you need to put them in your eyes to at least try not being messy to some extent.' he said yelling at me.

And that was enough to..

No. Bayley don't, please. Be strong. No..

Tears slipped off my eyes. I couldn't hold it any longer. I tried my best to control the sniffles through my silent tears.

Grumposaurus continued his thrash. '...and I still don't understand why I took you... ' he was cut off by my epic failure to control my sniffles.

'.. Wait! You're crying?' Dr. Reigns asked cutting his sentence on his own.

And with my unlucky habit of intensification of emotions once someone acknowledges my tears, I wailed hard broke down completely into sobs to rip off the only bit of dignity I held in front of my supervisor.

'Seriously! You're.. Oh God!' Dr. Reigns walked off in disgust towards the corner of the room towards the sink.

I felt like I was finished. I always knew I looked stupidly messy and I was of no good but..the thing is it really feels bad learning this truth from the other person. They say you're always beautiful for the people who loves you while the person who hates you would never acknowledge your beauty. I knew Dr. Reigns hated me and the extent of it was clear to me today.

I remember the day I threw my glasses out of the window. I thought that'd be a barrier to my beauty and my imaginary relationship with Dr. Balor. But, now...in a epiphanic moment, I knew I had nothing..no love, no beauty, not even a vision to look forward both literally and metaphorically.

I cried harder thinking of things and only when I thought things couldn't go worse...whik..hik..hik...they started.

I heard the water on the sink being turned off as my tearing looked at a visibly surprised Dr. Reigns who turned around to look at me with a can you get anymore stupid look.

I was red in embarrassment. Whik.. hik..hik.. I gulped hard with no success. My looked around and spotted a glass of water on Dr. Reigns' table.

Perhaps, it's for him. It's his glass but.. I looked at Dr. Reigns but he had no expression to detect as he kept walking this way.

Hik.. Hik.. After a lot of hesitation, I walked to the table to get hold of the glass of water but before I could put my hand to it, there was another hand snatching the glass away in a jiffy and the next thing I saw was the Dr. Reigns gulping down the whole glass of water down his throat in a jiffy.

What? He can't do that!

I looked at him with surprise and awe as he kept back the empty glass in the table and with zero expression on his face, extended his hand in front of me.

What the..

I looked at him frowning and then back to his hand. Is he asking me to shake his hands? But why? Has he gone crazy?

I mean he clearly saw me crying and getting hiccups and then he even took the water away from me that could have helped me get rid if these embarrassing stuffs.. Wait a minute..

My hand subconsciously went to my throat and I tried a gulp only to realize..they were gone.

But, how? I looked up at Dr. Reigns whose expressions were the same but a little normalized as the hand he held for a handshake folded itself to form a thumbs up.

I looked at him confused and I saw his lips part slightly to form a more pleasant expression before looking away and walking back to his seat.

But, the fact of the matter is that I just realized he helped me get rid of my hiccups again and both the times, he used a weird shock therapy for the same. I have this problem of hiccups generating after an emotional break down and I always try drinking water but at times, water doesn't seem to get the job done. I even try counting the numbers backward but nothing has ever been able to deal with my problems like this one.

I saw Dr. Reigns look down his drawers and pick up a fresh bottle of water.

'Here.. Catch..' he said throwing the bottle towards me and with the weird feeling too, I somehow managed to do it.

'Drink it and get rid of the cry baby mode. I want you fresh and fine when we discuss the books you've read.' he said leaning back on his chair.

'B..Books..!' I asked surprised.

'Yeah. You didn't do it previously, remember?' he said. 'Now that the patients are gone let's start Miss Martinez.' he said. 'After all, I hate being late.' he added as he confidently guided his stretched hands behind his head.

I knew his shift was over but I had no courage to ask or even say that to him. I knew the only thing I could do now and that was oblige to him.

I nodded and drank some water from the bottle clearing my cracked voice.

'Come. Have your seat.' he said pointing to the seat across him.

*******

That night

Roman's P-O-V

'.. Okay.. Relax.. Relax..' I said rubbing Lina's back and holding her hairs up as she threw on the sink.

As a gynecologist, I know these stuffs are common in pregnancy but still I'm worried.

I helped Lina up, splashed water on her face and wiped her with a towel. She was breathing fast in distress.

'Relax baby, it's gonna be fine. You must have missed somewhere in your diet or may be you were just stressing.' I said wrapping my arm over her waist and pulling her closer to myself such that she completely leaned over me.

'Yeah, I know. I was pretty late with the lunch today and that lead me to be late with the medications as well.' Lina said relaxing on my chest with a smile of satisfaction.

I frowned looking at her. 'How could you be late Lina?' I asked surprised and a little annoyed. 'You know how much you need to be regular with your meals and pills at this time and you need to take every bit of care possible of yourself, right.' I said.

Lina nodded looking at me apologetically. I sighed looking at her. Of course, it's our first time. She still has to cope up with this pregnancy state, the most beautiful state in a couple's life.

'Uh.. It's okay Lina. Actually, I'm sorry for being loud. Now, follow the schedule from tomorrow and take rest now.' I said guiding her to the master bedroom.

'Mhm.. Thanks baby. It's just that I'm so nervous about things, you know.' she said innocently as I helped her sit on the bed.

I smiled sitting beside her. 'I understand Lina. This nervousness and excitement is driving me crazy too. I feel like parenthood is the best gift one could ever get. So, we should be happy baby. Me and you are going to be proud parents and we should enjoy the beautiful time.' I said cupping her face.

Galina nodded with a smile which I don't know why I felt was pretty awkward and forced. It seemed like she was too scared of something.

'Lina, I understand you being nervous.' I said. 'What about we do your next ultrasound tomorrow? I mean, the tests and all can lessen your nervousness a bit.' I said with an optimistic smile.

'T.. Tests! What tests?' Galina said getting hyped suddenly.

I frowned. 'What else? The regular ones? The constituents in your blood and all.' I stated plainly.

'Oh..uhm.. Fine.' she said. 'Uh.. You're sure it's just that?' she asked taking me by surprise.

What does she mean?

'Yeah. What else would I do? These tests are important for yours and the baby's health Lina.' I said placing my hand on her arm to get her relaxed.

'F..Fine then. Just don't draw much blood, okay. I kinda panic in that case.' she said looking down.

I chuckled. 'Oh Lina! You're so sweet!' I said and pecked her lips gently. 'Now, come on try to get some sleep. I have the noon and afternoon shifts tomorrow. We are to start by ten.' I said helping her to lay down.

Galina smiled. 'Yeah. Good night.' She said.

'Good night and yeah, I love you.' I leaned down to kiss her lips again before pulling the covers over her.

Galina smiled closing her eyes.

I sighed moving over to the other side of the bed.

I laid down sighing out the pent up frustrations from the day. Today was eventful enough. Even though I didn't have deliveries today, I saw 25 patients, fired my radiologist Karen and had a two hour long discussion with Bayley.

Ugh! Talking about Bayley, I can't believe how stupid she could be. She fucking asked for Finn's help or rather Finn offered her his help, according to her.

But, why? Dr. Roman Reigns never takes help from other doctors, dammit! They all know how responsible and efficient I am but now Finn and Mrs. Petersen both are aware of the irresponsible attitude of my team. I know it's actually Karen's fault and not Bayley's. Bay just wanted to help the emergency but she could've acted smarter and called me before speaking things to Finn!

Ugh! When did she act smart anyway. She's such a.. My thoughts stopped as I recalled the two hours of topic discussion with her after she finally managed to get herself together and what surprised me was she indeed went through all seven books within the given period of time! She spoke very less during our discussion and it was mainly me speaking but as she listened and recorded the points, I saw it. I saw that spark in her eyes, a spark of interest for knowledge, something I rarely see in my students.

I turned to the other side of the bed to shrug the thought off. I guess I would have to make her speak more in our next discussion tomorrow. I have a feeling she was slightly nervous today. She has to get over these silly stuffs if she wants to prosper in life.

I turned to face Galina now. She was sound asleep. I can't wait to know the status of our baby tomorrow. A smile formed on my lips on the excitement formed within my mind.

Bayley's P-O-V

(Next Morning)

I switched the shower off taking a quick shower. Dr. Reigns is supposed to have another discussion with me in those seven books today and I don't want to be a second late for that.

Yesterday was confusing. I felt relieved when I managed to help Jeanette and bonded so well with Jerry. But, then the grumposaurus had to roar on me again and the reason was... Well, he never needed a reason, did he?

I can't even believe that he  actually said I look ridiculous!

Well, there's nothing wrong in it..

Well, sadly, you're right..

But, I must admit that he's a completely different person when he explains things. I mean, he made most of my confusions melt like water even without me asking him. I still had few left in my kind but I was too scared to ask him. I mean, you never know when the grumposaurus would burst his fury. So, I decided to speak less and not annoy him. I guess I got to do the same thing today.

I put on my clothes for the day and walked out to see Alexa posing weirdly in front of the mirror. It seemed as she was trying to stretch her mouth sideways towards up. She released it and then tried to form a smile and when she couldn't, she tried stretching again.

'What are you doing?' I asked getting utterly confused over this craziness.

Alexa was pretty surprised by my appearance as evident from her expressions as she turned around.

'Oh..uh.. Bayley..uhm.. I was just trying to..'

'.. You were trying to tear your own flesh off!' I said expressing the weirdness of the situation.

Alexa's eyes widened in disbelief as she turned to the mirror again.

'Well, not actually. I was just..' she tried hard to fake a smile again.. 'It's just that.. Bayley, Did you think I look beautiful when I smile?' she asked looking around suddenly.

...and I look ridiculous every time I.. Wait! What did she just ask?

'What? Beautiful! Smile!' My eyes widened in disbelief considering someone like Alexa is asking about these things. 'Alexa, what do you m.. '

'Nothing!' Alexa suddenly spoke out loud leaving the sight of the mirror. 'I just mean to say these are all bullshit and I'm never going to change myself and get all smiley to garner shitty compliments, you get it.' she said sharply getting her towel. 'Now, I got to go take a shower. We got to get a pair of glasses for you too, remember. Excuse me!' she said walking past me towards the bathroom.

WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?

I shook my head not understanding the situation with her. But, she was right. I almost forgot about the glasses.

****

I blinked a couple of times to adjust to my new vision. After a lot of persuasion from the man at the optical section and an approval from Alexa, I decided to get the contacts instead of the glasses.

'You fine?' Alexa asked getting me near the elevator.

'Yeah, way more comfortable.' I said.

'Good.' Alexa said with an encouraging smile. 'Now, be brave, face what's in front of you and don't bother about anything Dr. Reigns says. He's the grumposaurus remember! You just go and clear every doubt in your mind.' Alexa said patting my back.

I nodded. 'Yeah, right.' I said. 'What about you? You're to go to your job today?' I asked.

Alexa looked away. 'Yeah, he.. I mean they asked me to see them at 3 today.' she said.

I frowned a little. Alexa has joined a job and for whatsoever reason, she isn't sharing more details.

The type of job, the address, the proprietary, employer.. she said nothing I don't know why is she hiding this from us. But, in case she is, I think there must be a reason and I won't poke her more about it.

I sighed. 'Okay fine. Good luck..' I said getting inside the elevator as it arrived.

****

I walked inside to see Mercy being busy with some heavy stuffs.

'Hey! Let me help you.' I said walking from behind to her aid.

'Oh Bayley!' he said looking at me. 'Well, that will be really nice of you. Actually, after Dr. Reigns fired Karen, I have to look after almost everything in the Ultrasound room, you know.' she said as she let me hold two of the bags.

My steps froze.

'Dr. Reigns fired Karen?' I asked surprised.

'Yeah, yesterday right after you left, he called him and gave her a piece of his mind telling her how she let him down and ultimately fired her from the work.' Mercy said with a sigh.

He fired her because she just couldn't arrive one day. I mean, she would've been sick too.

'B.. But, didn't she apologize and ask for a second chance?' I asked pitifully as we walked to the Ultrasound room.

'I bet she did. Bit, that's Dr. Reigns for you. He felt her absence yesterday caused him a lot. He won't listen to her plea anyway.' Mercy said placing things in places. 'Here.. Give me the bags.' she said.

I gave her the bags and nodded. A tinge of guilt struck me. I know how me seeking help from Dr. Balor added fuel to the whole fire. If it weren't for me, I guess there was a chance of Karen having her job.

'Bayley, what are you thinking?' Mercy asked nudging me making me wince.

'Huh?' I asked surprised.

'Bayley, I said.. Dr. Reigns might do the whole Ultrasound thing all my himself today and I'll be busy with the registration and maintenance. Also, I don't see any more students here. So, can you please stay here and aid Dr. Reigns in his work?' Mercy asked.

Who? Me? Aiding him? No way..

Stop being a coward Bayley.. Remember what Alexa said.

.. Be brave, face what's in front of you and don't bother about anything Dr. Reigns says..

Well the last one is kinda impossible..

But you can always try..

But..

'Bayley, you're staying, right?' Mercy asked again.

'Uh.. Okay fine.' I said barely audible to my distress.

'Okay. Thanks. So, the first patient might arrive in a minute. I'll be at the registration desk.' Mercy said with a smile before walking away.

I took a deep breath standing near the window. Wow! The contacts are actually giving me a way better view!

I smiled as I saw few children playing around. They are so happy about..

'Mercy!' I heard a deep voice entering the room and ruining my moment immediately.

'Mercy, you're here..' his words cut off immediately as he spotted me walking towards him. 'Miss Martinez, you..?'

'It's her?' I heard another voice from behind him and immediately my eyes fell past her towards his fiancée with whom I don't remember any friendly record.

I gulped nervously but then I had to answer them. 'Uh.. Yes. Mercy said she'd be at the reception. So, she asked me to..'

'Hm.. I got it. So, I assume you know how to set the machines and all?' Dr. Reigns asked.

I nodded. 'Yes Sir, I learnt it in the first year of my course.' I said.

Dr. Reigns nodded. 'Good. Then you..'

'Wait Roman! I understand she's your student and all.. But, don't you think she's a little inexperienced to handle the situation, especially since it's our own case?' His fiancée spoke sharply retaining her dirty glare at me all along.

What? She must know that..

'I understand your issue Ma'am but most humbly, I think I should let you know that I was trained and earned a complimentary course in radiology while being at the Shield, San José.' I said stating the facts.

The lady's jaw was clenched as she threw me a glare before turning to Dr. Reigns. 'You saw that Roman, you saw how your silly student spoke back to me. I mean what's her age and she isn't a doctor yet but listen to her speak, it seems like she owns this fucking place..'

Dr. Reigns was about to say something but I've had enough of her.

This lady always finds a way to misbehave with me. What's her problem with me?

'Look Ma'am. I am extremely sorry if I made you think that way. I could be a nobody but I didn't lie a bit when I said I have my experience.' I said trying my best to stay calm.

'Wow!' the lady scoffed. 'Look at you go. Experience and all, eh? Well, I saw the real side of you that day at the restaurant and you are an immature, messy freak and there's no way I could let my examination be done with someone as messy as you around. Who knows what you do.'

I frowned. Yeah, I have a habit of breaking little nervous at times but..

'Ma'am you can't accuse me of..'

'Enough!' Dr. Reigns said making both of us jolt up in surprise.

'Would you stop this Lina?' he said to his fiancée.

The lady frowned. 'But, Rome she..'

'And Miss Martinez, better send Mercy in here to help me and you go handle the registrations for a while. Go.' he said looking at me straightly.

Really! I'm assigned to the registration! That means, he surely didn't believe anything I said about my experience. Of course, he always does that. He always underestimates me and this time, he's fiancée wants me gone too.

I nodded with a sigh of resignation. 'Yes Sir. I will.' I said before walking out through the door.

'.. Thank God she's gone baby..' I heard her say as I walked out.

*****

Galina Becker.. 27 years old.. 14th week of pregnancy.

I smiled as I read the report Dr. Reigns sent for a print. The baby was normal and the mother had all her vitals in the normal state. No matter, how people treat me, I always feel happy when something good happens to someone and today, I was really feeling happy for Dr. Reigns and his fiancée Galina.

I enveloped the report and took it towards Dr. Reigns' cabin.

'I studied it really well Lina. Our baby is really fine and you're doing good too. And trust me, nothing bad would happen to our dream, our hope ' I heard Dr. Reigns' voice through the semi-opened door.

'Yeah, I know..' Galina spoke but I guess I decided to knock the door to let me finish my job.

'Come in.' I heard the voice and pushed the door to walk inside. Dr. Reigns sat on his usual place and Galina sat across him, their hands were tangled over the table and they managed to break it off immediately as they saw me entering. Galina's expressions changed immediately.

'You?' she said in a coarse voice.

'I came here with the reports.' I said before she could say more.

'Oh!' Dr. Reigns said standing up from his seat. 'Give me that..' he said extending his hand.

I nodded handing him over the report. Of course, he's the one to prepare the report and he knows the results already but what amused me was the fact that his eyes scanned through every word with equal importance even after that.

I thought of the words he said to his fiancée just before I entered. He must be really excited for this baby.

'Congratulations Professor.' I said wanting to greet him suddenly. Dr. Reigns looked up at me with a blank look.

Ship! I don't know if I did the right thing.

'Uh.. I.. I kinda saw the report and Congratulations to you too.' I said looking at Galina awkwardly before swiftly walking out through the door.

I walked fast trying to forget I actually congratulated the couple so stupidly. They must be thinking I'm a creep who read their reports and I'm a shameless bish who actually congratulated two persons who hates to see her face anywhere near them. But.. just as I was going to get to the elevator, I heard a distinctly familiar voice call my name.

'Bayley... Bayley!' I heard the deep voice getting closer to me accompanied by the footsteps.

I looked around in surprise to see Dr. Reigns walking in a fast pace towards me. I looked at him confused as he stopped near me.

'Professor..!'

'Yeah, I was just here to say that you better don't leave. We are going to discuss the remaining things today after I return after dropping Galina at around 2. Wait for me at the conference hall.' he said in a commanding voice.

I frowned. I know Dr. Reigns has gone through a lot of work today. He saw the patients and did the ultrasounds in two shifts. He must be tired. Also, the fact that he's gonna go drop his fiancée and come back again for me was quite tiring.

'Uh.. Fine.' I said. 'But, Professor, uhm.. You're sure, you won't be tired after dropping her. I mean..' I stopped as I saw Dr. Reigns looking at me with a frowned look of annoyance.

Oh God! He's ready to burst with a who the heck you are to tell me what to do and what not anytime now.

'..uh.. Okay fine. I'll wait.' I said ending my sentence not wanting to get thrashed again.

Dr. Reigns nodded. 'Of course, you will.' he said before turning his feet to the other direction.

'Baby, you're ready to leave?' I heard his fiancée's voice approaching but before I could listen more, the elevator door opened and I walked inside.

****

I paced around at the conference hall.

It was a minute to two. In between I spoke with Alexa, James and Dango. We had our lunch but I wish I could have a cup of coffee. My throat was almost dry and I was feeling weak. I definitely needed a coffee. But, then there were these rules.

Dr. Grumposaurus Reigns hates coffee!

But, why? How can one hate coffee? It's awesome. It helps you concentrate, makes you more energetic and it even makes you feel happier and stronger.

My thoughts stopped as I felt the door to the hall open with a thud and by the impact, I already knew who it was. I looked at the big wall clock and yeah, it was 2 to be exact.

Dr. Reigns walked in giving the hall a good look and then landed his eyes on me.

'I guess I'm on time.' he said looking at the clock.

Of course, I would have said yes even if you were two hours late.

I just nodded as I saw him walk to the last chair on the row.

'Have your seat.' he said. 'So, you brought the books?' he asked looking through the books I placed in the table.

'Yes Sir..' I said walking to a seat six seats away from his. I don't know why I feel really nervous around this guy. And who wouldn't anyway?

Did you look at his Hannibal cannibal eyes? And his big muscular physique? And those tattoos? Wow! They look even more crafty with my lenses on.

'You know you can come closer. I don't bite.' Dr. Reigns said not lifting his eyes off the book but loud enough to make me jolt up.

Well, who knows if he does?

But, let's stay obedient and settle on the chair two chairs away from his.

'So..' he said turning to me closing his book. 'I guess I explained what I wanted to enough yesterday and now that we have two more hours, let's just focus on the areas you want me to explain.' he said.

I want him to explain!

Well, to be honest, I do want to know about few topics but my mind already did its unholy calculations on the probable responses I'd get after that..

How could you not know this Miss Martinez? You study those in seventh grade!

How dare you ask me to explain this more after I already did yesterday? Didn't you listen to anything?

I guess you have problems all over the book! What about you re-read all those for the next seven days too? Not a problem anyway, I'll assume you're just not smart enough.

'No.' I said objecting his views.

'You said something?' Dr. Reigns asked with a frown.

Oh ship! I said that aloud!

'Uh.. No. I mean no Sir. I.. I don't have any such topic. You can ehm..explain the important parts.' I said covering up.

Dr. Reigns' eyebrow raised. 'You mean, you don't have a problem at all?' he asked in a grave voice.

Oh no! Now he'll think it otherwise.

'I.. I do but..' I stuttered.

'And that's what I want to know Miss Martinez.' Dr. Reigns said. 'Your problems.' he added.

Oh no! This is tough!

But, what if he actually means to help!

But then again it's grumposaurus and our conversation never ends in good terms.

'So, I assume you know everything!' he said next looking into my eyes.

'N.. No. I don't. It's just..'

'Then why don't you speak out dammit?' he shouted banging his fist on the table making me jump.

Oh ship! Don't cry Bayley.

I heard him sigh. 'Look Bayley..' he said turning his chair completely to face me. 'You chose me as your supervisor for a reason and I selected you for a reason too and yeah, both of us has got a mission for it. I'm here to help you and I'm sorry I can't do anything if you keep acting the way you do.' he said impatiently.

'Bayley.. Look..' he suddenly shifted a chair closer. 'If you want to reach the point you want to, you'll have to open up to me. I know you have questions and queries and I have no idea why are you not saying anything..'

'Coital Lacerations.' I said softly.

'Huh?' Dr. Reigns asked surprised being cut off music sentence.

'I have problems in Coital Lacerations, especially with the case study of Nigeria.' I said biting my lips. My heart beat was more than one could imagine and I didn't know when the darkness in Dr. Reigns' eyes faded slowly.

He scoffed. 'That's more like it.' he said.

*****

'..and that's the reason for most number of maternal casualties.' Dr. Reigns finished I don't know what number of topic.

'Can that actually cause the death of the baby as well?' I asked curiously.

'Well, mostly when it's case II. About other's, it varies according to body weight of the mother, blood pressure, diabetic record abdomen other related records.' he explained.

I nodded noting down the point.

To be honest, it has been an hour already and I almost forgot that I have been sitting in front of the distant cousin of Hannibal Cannibal. It seemed like Dr. Reigns has more knowledge in the field than any person I ever met and he was such an explainer who likes to inculcate every bit of his own knowledge within the people listening to him. His patience to listen to my confusions was something I never expected.

'Anything more?' he asked stretching his hands up.

'No. It's fine for today. It was quite a load of knowledge for me.' I said admitting the truth.

Dr. Reigns scoffed. 'Then go through the points you noted and get the book I suggested from the library as soon as possible.' he said.

I nodded circling the name of the book on my notebook again. 'Sure Sir. But, when do we do this next?' I asked.

'Well, can you finish it by day after tomorrow?' he asked raising an eyebrow.

Is he crazy?

I shook my head. 'Uh.. Actually..'

'Good then. Let's wrap up for today and I'll see you tomorrow.' Dr. Reigns said turning to me.

'Yeah, I guess so.' I said packing the books. 'I will be getting the book when I return these books to the library today after I have an amazing hot cup of coffee.' I said in the flow only to realize my fudged up situation a second later.

'So, you like coffee?' he asked to my surprise. 'Why am I even surprised?' he asked with a disgusted expression.

It's my life. I'm addicted. I can't live without coffee!

'Uh.. Yeah. Kind of..' I said awkwardly. 'But, don't worry, I'd never get them inside the department.' I said correcting myself immediately now knowing his repulsion towards coffee.

'And what do you get from it?' Dr. Reigns asked with a frown.

'From what?' I asked surprised.

'What else? I asked you what you get from the stupid coffee?' Dr. Reigns asked with a serious look now.

Coffee and stupid! No way! You're stupid!

Hahaha tell him I'll treat you with thousand coffees.

Ugh..

'Well..' I started my views. 'Coffee nourishes us, it kind of acts like the only friend that'll never leave. It.. It makes your tired and sleepy self active anytime possible and it meets your thirst when you're dry and it..'

'...and the excess of caffeine, in turn raises cortisol, a.k.a, the stress levels. It rather dehydrates your body showing up dull and rough patches all over your skin and God forbid if you take it in an empty stomach time increase your heartburn.' Dr. Reigns said in a commanding way.

'..and Miss Martinez, if you still want more, I guess you know the name of stomach ulcers. And due to this damage, coffee can even inflict on the lining your GI tract.' he added. '...and besides, there are always chances of headaches and hallucinations and looking at you Miss Martinez.. ' he said. '.. You have already adapted the habit of jittery and you have very high chance to fall prey to it.' he said.

My heart pounded. Damn! I never knew coffee was so bad!

I gulped looking straight to Dr. Reigns. 'But, people still take coffee Professor. I don't think those millions and billions of people even think of such loaded things.' I said gaining some courage.

Dr. Reigns scoffed. 'And that's the reason for the increased death rates, Miss Martinez. You have no idea what the illness of caffeine might show you. And you know, being a gynecologist, I know the variations well. Breast cysts and Ovarian cysts..the two are becoming a household names in women these days. And Miss Martinez, you have no idea how much caffeine has to do with the multiplication of such things.' he said leaning more towards me.

'But? I never felt any..' I tried to object.

'Of course you don't..' he scoffed. 'You don't feel the thing causing excess estrogen level in your body. But, trust me..' his eyes traveled a little lower down the table.. '..your mismatched lower abdomen and thick thighs does.' he said.

WHAT ON EARTH!

I squeezed my legs shut pulling the apron over my thighs in my subconsciousness.

'... That's right Miss Martinez, you have no idea what these estrogens may cause you in your life time, let alone the complications at the time of your pregnancy.' he said restlessly.

I gasped at his words.

'Please.. D.. Don't say like that.' I almost pleaded trying not to be paranoid.

Even though my love life is a trash, no girl would like to imagine a complicated pregnancy!

'Hmm.. So, if you want to avoid it, there's still time Miss Martinez, get this damn drink off your system and try leading a safe and healthy life.' he said pulling his chair and standing up from his seat.

I gulped feeling threatened as well as distressed. Is he right..? Is coffee really gonna..?

'Okay then, I'll leave. Just think about what I said.' Dr. Reigns said taking off his doctor's coat and folding it on his wrist.

'Okay Professor..' I said standing up but just then a knock at the door interrupted us.

I could say Dr. Reigns was equally surprised. 'Come in.' he said.

The door opened to reveal..

... Oh ship! Sarona and Savelina!

They are Dr. Reigns' senior students and I always freak out when I see them.

I still remember the day Mercy introduced me to the entire team of Dr. Reigns. Sarona and Savelina kind of took an hour long interview of me asking intimidating questions. They would smirk, pick on me and even tried making a joke of me from which, I was luckily saved my a call from Mercy.

'Yes, can I help you?' Dr. Reigns asked the two girls.

'Yes Professor. We're here to talk about the upcoming presentations for the conference in Atlanta.' Sarona said..while Savelina spared a weird glance at me with a smirk making me shiver.

Oh God! I guess I should..

Dr. Reigns nodded. 'Okay good, are you guys ready with the pres..'

'May I leave?' I couldn't help but talk midway feeling intimidated by the presence of two big girls.

Dr. Reigns hated interruptions and gave me a not-so-pleased look followed by a calmer one.

'Yeah leave.' he said and I wasted no time sliding out. I could sense Savelina purposely blocking my way but I almost mixed myself to the frame and slid out through the tiny place available.

Phew!

****

I shook my head as I reached near the cafeteria.

No. Let's not ensure a complicated pregnancy Bay..

But, I can't leave coffee! Coffee is my life..

I gulped as I saw the coffee types described in the list. Oh dear!

Good then. Look at your thick thighs and weighty lower abdomen.

What the fudge!

Look Bayley, no matter however Dr. Reigns treats you, you can't deny he's one of the best gynecologist in the country. So, he must be right about coffee too.

Ugh! But, why would I actually listen to him.

BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO.

I sighed walking away from the cafeteria.

I was about to walk to the exit when suddenly my phone rang.

Mercy!

Bayley: Hello Mercy!

Mercy: Hey Bayley! Are you out of the building?

Bayley: Uh.. Not yet. Why? Is there a problem?

Mercy: Well, yes. Dr. Reigns wants you to come back to the conference hall for some reason. Please do come.

Bayley: (surprised) Uh.. Okay fine. I'm coming.

(Disconnected)

I sighed turning my feet back, remotely sparing a glance to the cafeteria and ran into the elevator towards the Department of Gynecology.

I reached the conference hall and knocked the door.

'Come in.' said the familiar voice.

I walked in to see Dr. Reigns leaning his back on the conference table going through some chart and Sarona and Savelina sitting on two chairs near him.

I cleared my voice making my presence felt. Of course, Sarona and Savelina looked up giving me weird smirks before Dr. Reigns finally looked up to acknowledge me.

'Professor, you called me?' I asked pretty confused about things.

'Yes. Bayley, I've studied your conceptions about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Can you prepare a presentation on the same and show it to me tomorrow?' he asked.

Tomorrow!

'Uh.. I can try.' I said feeling loaded with too much tasks already.

'Good. Prepare it using all the books I suggested you and yeah, you're joining us in our conference trip to Atlanta next week.' he said like a matter of fact.

What? Me? Atlanta?

'At.. Atlanta?' I asked gulping in nervousness.

'No dear. They spell it just Atlanta.' Savelina mocked and Sarona snickered.

'Girls..' Dr. Reigns glared at them making them stop. 'Why? You have a problem?' he asked turning to me.

'N.. No.. I mean yes.' I said gaining some strength. 'Uh.. It's next week and I'm not at all prepared for this trip. So..'

'So what? Prepare now.' he said and I saw Sarona and Savelina snickering quietly. 'You sit in the flight and you reach. You present. That's all.' he shrugged. 'There'll be me, there'll be Sarona, Savelina, there will be Jack, Ivy was supposed to be there too but as you saw she wasn't prepared and I decided to replace her with you.'

Oh! I still remember the way he thrashed poor Ivy.

I gave him an unsure look. 'Uh..'

'Why Bayley? Are you scared of flights?' Sarona asked in a mocking tone.

What is their problem with me?

'No. I'm just still in shock.' I admitted truly.

Dr. Reigns sighed walking near me.

'Look Miss Martinez, you all have a starting point in every aspect of life. Sometimes it seems scary and unexpected but once you take it up, you won't fear the first time anymore. So, relax. I've seen you speak about it already. Just make a presentation and show me positively by tomorrow.' Dr. Reigns said.

Did you hear that Bayley?

Yeah, Positively by tomorrow. I'm doomed.

Not that stupid. He just praised you indirectly saying he's seen you talk about it.

What? Oh.. Wow!

'So, tomorrow?' Dr. Reigns deep voice broke my stance.

'Ye.. Yes Sir..' I said.

'Good. You may leave now.' he said.

I nodded. Sarona and Savelina were still smirking at me for no reason. I ignored them and walked out of the hall.

Am I really going to Atlanta with Dr. Reigns' team? Alone all by myself? No mom.. No Dad.. No Alexa.. No James..

I sighed as the elevator went down.

I closed my eyes trying to ignore the alluring smell of the coffee types I love.

Let's just not break the pledge today.

'Some other day..' I muttered to myself before making an exit.

*****

Chapter done!

What do think about it?

Do you think Bayley's equation is improving with Roman?

Where do you think the trip will Lead Bayley to?