CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 16: Date with Doc?

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"GOSH I HATE HIM" Safia yelled on top of her throat. Kalyani put a finger on her ear to stop the sharp sound , but it was a failed attempt. She had just come from the fest and had around 7 full bags of food with her , as per Fawad's order.

"What happened?" Ismail plopped upon the couch .

"THAT FAWAD DARN ANNOYING STUPID CRIMINAL SIDDIQUI ADMITTED ME IN A CHILD'S WARD!!" Safia's words made Ismail's eyes got round as he couldn't process the information he just got.

"But why?" He just asked.

"For this oil mark!!! The doctor was holding back her laughter and she even gave me a teddy bear bandaid—which is cute , but heck !!!" Safia scoffed.

"Was the adult ward full?" He inquired.

"No , first we went to the adult doctor only , but that man suggested a whole list of blood tests , so I told Fawad , I wish I was in a child's ward because those doctors didn't give any harsh medicine and that man took it seriously!!!" Safia groaned and held her hairs from both sides with irritation.

"Okay , calm down now" Ismail told her and removed her hands from her hairs.

"Why don't we relax ourselves? We can possibly go some camping . How does that sound?" He asked.

"No campings " Safia huffed remembering how the last time she ended up with saving Fawad and how her life has turned since then.

"Okay-How does going to the river on a boat sound?" He asked.

"River ? There are no rivers around " Safia told him.

"There are . We just need to travel a bit which won't be a big matter" Ismail told her.

But she looked unsure about this idea too.

"Tomorrow is work . So can't travel really far away . I will be tired" Safia mumbled.

"Take a leave " Ismail suggested.

"It isn't that easy" Safia mumbled remembering her cruel boss.

"Take a leave and we can go to—picnik!!" Ismail tried to tempt her into taking a leave , knowing very well how much she adores picnics.

"Okay deal " Safia instantly told him.

"But where are we going?" Safia inquired.

"I will tell that tomorrow. So don't worry about anything today and here—you have such a sweet girl as your friend too . Why don't you spend some more time with her?" Ismail asked.

Safia looked towards Kalyani who was standing on the side hearing everything.

"Come sit here Kalyani ! I am so sorry about the fuzz" Safia patted the side of the bed , and Kalyani sat up , but still maintained a distance from Ismail.

"You don't need to be sorry"Kalyani hugged from the side and Safia smiled at this and returned the hug. Ismail took the opportunity and sat up from the ground and walked outside . He decided to go outside and buy some clothes for Safia to make her feel good .

He wasn't only a friend of Safia , but also her half brother . When Safia's mother was ill , Ismail's mother breast fed her. Never did they both know that , the small action would develop a sweet bond of affection and love between the two children as they grew up.

After Ismail went away , Safia looked at Kalyani , realising she has a lot of questions to answer.

"How was the day ?" Safia started awkwardly.

"It was good "Kalyani replied.

"Soo—do you have any question to ask me?" Safia asked while scratching her nape.

"Hmm—why are you asking me to hide from Rudhra?" Kalyani asked. She was waiting to meet him since a long time ,but when he came she couldn't reveal her true self.

"It's a long story, so—do you have time?" She asked.

"I have" Safia hung her head low , not knowing if Kalyani was ready to face the truth that her lover hates her.

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Zeheb was standing on the balcony of the hospital looking outside tiredly . It was a long day at work . Her purple sarees corners were crinkled , and with the light breeze of hairs her thick black hairs kept slightly swinging in air , gently brushing over her face . She closed her eyes to enjoy the moment but she was confused by the sudden flapping of wings around her hand and she opened her eyes to notice a crow . She looked around and it was night , but the crow was still here.

She remembered hearing from her father that birds never fly at night , unless they have been disturbed . She took the bird in her palms as it didn't protested and inspected its wings . There was a string around its right wings and Zeheb started to remove it gently focused on it , but was unaware that someone was watching her from the ground.

She removed it , but the crow wasn't able to fly , so she covered it in her saree properly and walked downstairs to find it a proper place to sleep for the night , until her duty hours get over .

Augustus who was staring at her from down , just sighed at her beauty.

"Zeheb—you are really something. You have enchanted my heart and I can't stop thinking about you, no matter how many times I try to distract myself" Augustus couldn't stop himself from being addicted to her presence and here he was again with a cut mark on his palm , to get treated by her .

He slowly walked inside and the lady on the counter smiled, and passed him a token without saying anything knowing very well where he is headed to .

Augustus walked outside the chamber and he knocked.

"Come in" Zeheb's requested.

As soon as she saw him a slight smile appeared on her face which she bit down.

"What is it now ?" She asked.

"I was cleaning my father's car and didn't noticed that the window was broken and got hurt by it" He passed his hand while sitting on the chair.  Zeheb stood up and started to look around for the medical kit.

Her gentle fragrance was surrounding the air of the chamber as she sat down on the chair again.

"You should be more careful while carrying out the chores" Zeheb told him while gently removing the blood from his palm.

"I will be" He smiled.

"Well Mr Huestun, I hope you do know that , for meeting with someone , there are other ways too" Zeheb flirted playfully while still being focused on her work. It wasn't very difficult for her to figure out the feelings of the man towards her. Because who ever comes with yellow roses to meet their doctors and bring them chocolates and cookies .

"For that , you must tell me that way" Augustus told her honestly.  He didn't want to pursue a friendship with her , only for him to later drop a bomb of saying 'I love you' and make her choose between love and friendship. He had no desire to veil his feelings for her.

"I will let you figure that out yourself , but what I can tell you is that I am free tomorrow" Zeheb hinted.

"So-can I take you to some place? Meet me at the park near this hospital" He asked and she gave a nod .

"Okay , but what if you didn't came?" She asked .

"It won't happen-but if it did. Then just come looking for me" Zeheb laughed at this and gave him a nod.

"Okay "

"But till then-would you allow me to buy you a coffee ?" He asked.

"We can have it together though. But let's split the bill" Zeheb offered .

"I insist please . It would be such a misfortune, if I drink something with such a wonderful woman as you and won't be able to at least pay the bill" Augustus told her .

"You surely have your way with words" Zeheb's eyes crinkled in a smile which didn't reach her eyes.

"Does it mean that's a yes?" He asked and Zeheb hummed .

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It was late at night . The game room's lights were on . Fawad who had just come into his penthouse noticed it and walked in there.

Rudhra was laying on the couch , with his feets resting upon the handle of the couch . He was looking at the huge tv , on which cricket match was going on .

On the side , Seth who was in his simple brown trouser with blue shirt was playing billard with Augustus. Augustus's usual cold face was painted with a light blush as he stood in his grey trouser and black shirt.

"What is happening here ?" Fawad asked.

"I want to ask you the same thing" Rudhra picked the dart from the table and threw it on the board which had the sign of Mrs Z's card engraved on it . This card was the same card which was found on every scene which Mrs Z created.

"Yeah—heard you took Safia in the child's ward" Seth laughed while his eyes stayed focused on the balls as Augustus played .

"Yes , she was hurt . But who informed you?" Fawad inquired.

"I have my own ways . Always had" Seth smirked.

"Suit yourself with your petty secrets" Fawad sat on the single couch and took a bite of the chicken wings which were placed on the table.

"And Rudhra , did you ordered the people who arranged the fest to come tomorrow?" He asked.

"Yes . They will be here , but I don't think Safia would be here " Rudhra informed with bored eyes.

"What makes you think that?" Fawad asked.

"Tomorrow is light festival in Dhansa . Which is a village just a little far away from Delhi . Her friend have booked a cab. I think they are planning to go there" Rudhra's words made Fawad sigh.

"Guess I will be missing the meeting tomorrow too . Rudhra , let's go to Dhansa in that case" Fawad said.

"Don't you think it will annoy her ?" Seth asked.

"No , she texted me to take her to the fest and if she isn't here tomorrow. I will take the whole fest there . Get a bus , take all those stall owners there tonight itself and ask them to freshly prepare all the foods"Fawad told him.

"Noted" Rudhra mumbled.

"Count me in that plan too"Fawad stared at Augustus who once claimed that he absolutely hates fests and travelling.

"You want to join fest ?" He asked in surprise.

"No , but I want to go there with Doctor" Augustus told them.

"We wanted to spend some time tomorrow, but what will be better than a day full of light festival and food fest?" Augustus asked with a chill look .

"If that's the case-Then fine" Fawad mumbled.

"Tomorrow is going to be such an exciting day" Seth chuckled.

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"Tomorrow?" The lady asked Zeheb and Zeheb gave a nod while lowering the volume of the tv, where Doraemon was playing.

"Yes, I will keep Augustus busy . In the meantime attack the building he is in charge of" Zeheb ordered while her eyes were still fixed on the tv.

"But what if he leaves you in middle ?" Zeheb took a sip of the juice which was on the table , after hearing Niya's words.

"He won't . Atleast that's what I think so , if I pretend to be sick" Zeheb winked .

She has noticed how much he cares for her . Even in this short span of a few weeks , he keeps coming to her and hurts himself intentionally to just spend some sweet time with her .

"You are genius Zeheb!" The lady exclaimed.

"You are a wonderful woman yourself . Afterall who would even dare to go into Khalid's mansion and spy on his son while pretending to be a staff member" Zeheb asked while taking another sip.

"I think I would be going back to duty before that Fawad starts to look for me" Niya told Zeheb and she smiled.

"Ofcourse ofcourse!" Zeheb opened the door and hugged Niya from the side , as the girl made her way towards the Siddiqui mansion , to bring more information for Zeheb.

To be continued....

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Assalamualaikum and hello guys ! Eid Mubarak! I am so sorry I was supposed to upload 3 chapters today ,but I got so busy in preparations and everything which is obviously something which I didn't expected because usually on Eid , I am free for hours . I am again sorry . I will upload 3 chapters tomorrow ♥️