chapter 49

                                 1Zaini was dumbstruck. She could see his facial expressions as his mask was removed. It was not looking like he was joking. Zaini's heartbeat raised. Kim Jae came close to her and whispered in her ear."You might be committed already. But I want to tell you that I think I am falling for you!" Kim Jae's cell phone was ringing. He moved back and looked at Zaini who was still looking zoned out. He looked at his cellphone's screen and then left through the door. It took Zaini a few minutes to come back and accept the incident. She recalled Dr. Ji Hoon had asked her to do something. She ran towards the room no. 1109It was the first time for Zaini to assist in surgery but her mind was occupied with another thought. "Dr. Ji Hoon, are you sure that I should assist you? I mean I have never done that before", said Zaini to Dr. Ji Hoon before going into the Operation theatre."You must have watched the surgeries happening before?""Yes, Sir""Then be confident and do it. There's a first time for everything", said Ji Hoon and entered the washing area. Zaini's heart was pounding. So many thoughts were playing with her mind. Prague and Huma hadn't yet called her back. Kim Jae proposed to her. Dr. Ji Hoon wanted her to assist him in surgery. Zaini wanted to escape from the surgery as she was not in her right mind to do this. She was terrified by the thought that something might go wrong because of her. Suddenly, her cell phone vibrated in her pocket. She wanted to check her cell phone but someone patted her shoulder and she looked back. "Nazma...", said Zaini and hugged her."Hey, what happens?" "I am scared", said Zaini."Common Zaini... You are getting this chance so soon. You know I had to wait for 8 months to assist the surgeon for the first time. I was extremely excited that day. When I came to know that you are getting that chance today only. I came running to wish you luck!" said Nazma moving Zaini away from her and looking at her."Still... It's too early. And, I am not prepared for it. My mind is stuffed right now", said Zaini. "Do you smoke?" asked Nazma in the slowest voice."No way", replied Zaini in shock."Take a deep breath, put all other thoughts aside, and think about your career. You studied hard to reach here. You spent so many sleepless nights to be here. Today is your first step to reach the top of your career. Take this step with confidence and I am sure you will do your best to make your first step memorable!" said Nazma with enthusiasm.Then she grabbed a coffee candy bar from her pocket and gave it to Zaini."Have this and go. It is almost time. Dr. Ji Hoon is already in the washing unit. You will do good. Best of luck", said Nazma.Zaini did as Nazma suggested and her heart was filled with enthusiasm. She quickly opened the bar and ate it."Thank you so much!" said Zaini hugged Nazma one more time and ran towards the door of the washing unit.                                 2The surgery took 2 hours and it went well."You did a good job", said Dr. Ji Hoon to Zaini, washing his hands. Zaini smiled and said, "Thank you, Sir. Thank you for this opportunity."Everyone heard that Zaini was the first intern to enter the operation theatre to assist the surgeon. The news spread like fire and reached the chairman's ear. Zaini came out of the operation theatre and Nazma was waiting for her. She congratulated Zaini and both the girls jumped in joy. "Let's party today at our flat only", said Nazma."Sure, why not?" said Zaini with a broad smile. "I will also join", said Javier."Oh my God! You are alive! It's been ages since I saw you", said Zaini. Javier laughed. "I was running super busy", said Javier. Zaini forgot about Kim Jae and Prague for the time being. She called her father to share her accomplishments.                               3After talking to her Father, Zaini checked who had called her earlier. It was Prague. And he called her 14 times in the last 2 hours. Zaini immediately called him back but he didn't receive the call. She called him multiple times but no results. She called Huma too. "What the hell is happening!!? Why Huma is not taking my calls? Where is Prague? What is he doing? Why is he not taking my calls? What should I do now?" thought Zaini and her mind again started showing her negative thoughts.Zaini checked the contact list on her cellphone to find Huma's mother's contact number. "I remember once she called me from her mother's number. I must have saved it. Why can't I find it?" thought Zaini scrolling over her cell phone."It looks like I forgot to save it. Should I check my call history? It was 2 months back only", thought Zaini and checked the call history."There it is... Thank God! Let me call her", said Zaini to herself and called the number.No one received the call. "I am feeling scared now. Something is not right there. I wonder what it could be. What should I do now? Who should I call? Yes, let me check with Prague's friend Ajay. He might know something", thought her.She talked to him and got to know that he was not aware of anything. But he had Prague's elder brother's contact number. Zaini saved the number. She once hesitated to call him but thinking about Prague, she called him."Hello, is it Daivik?" said Zaini."Yes, it is me. Who are you?" said Him."My name is Zaini..""Where the hell have you been? Prague called you so many times. Everything is over now. You are late", yelled Daivik.Zaini was feeling confused. She could not understand what was Daivik saying."Is Prague alright? Did something happen to him?" asked Zaini.