chapter 54

                             1Zaini gave Nazma a stern look. "Why do you think everyone was into me and now that I am single again they can line up and keep high hopes for dating me?" said Zaini."Not everyone but you see someone proposed to you this morning only and he was with you when you were in trauma. And Kim Min Ho, I think he likes you. I have seen it in his eyes. He looks at you in a different way like he cares and adores you a lot. And...""And what?" "I heard some rumors that Dr. Ji Hoon is favoring you extremely just opposite to his nature. He never lets an intern enter his OT before he makes them watch him performing the surgery at least 15-20 times through the glass window. Then he makes them side helpers to watch the surgery from close. And then he let them assist him. But in your case, you crossed all the barriers in one go. People are murmuring about it and the news has reached the chairman too", said Nazma."Why are you exaggerating the things? If a student is studious and has good practical knowledge too, seniors let them go ahead. It happens and it is normal. I proved myself to Dr. Park and maybe he told Dr. Ji Hoon, that's why he shifted my duties to his department from Dr. Park's. Although there was one more reason to shift me that was because of that kid who asked for me", explained Zaini.Nazma laughed a bit and then said, "You don't know him. He doesn't listen to his patients so easily. My sixth sense says he is interested in you. So now you have three candidates. You decide whom to date first."And Nazma chuckled after saying this.Then only Zaini's cell phone rang. She looked at the screen."Who could be this unknown number?" said her."Maybe it is Kim Jae", thought Zaini. "How desperate he is!! I never knew he would like that. How could he propose to me as soon as we meet? Whatever!! Maybe it happened for a reason. I will marry him and show Prague that I can get better than him" thought Zaini.Nazma saw the calling number and said, "It is Dr. Ji Hoon's contact number.""What?" "See I told you. He is interested in you", said Nazma."I am already going crazy. Please stop your nonsense. Let's go out and not talk about boys anymore!" said Zaini and went out of her room. "At least take the call. Maybe it is something urgent", shouted Nazma running after Zaini."Wao, Zaini you are looking awesome! Many boys are going to die today", said Javier as soon as he saw Zaini."Aaaah!!! Please stop all this boys and boys!!" said Zaini sulking. "Zaini, you need to attend his call. I told you, he is a senior and you can't ignore him", said Nazma.Zaini looked at Nazma and then at her cell phone which was ringing again."Hello""Hello, Miss Zaini?""Yes... Who is this?"."Dr. Ji Hoon this side. How are you now? I heard you fainted earlier. Was this because of the surgery? You looked fine when I saw you after the surgery. If you are yet uncomfortable in assisting the surgery I will not make you join me anymore", said Dr. Ji Hoon."Oh, No... No. It was something personal. I am alright now. Thank you for calling, Sir. I really appreciate your concern. I hope to assist you in the next surgery as soon as possible", said Zaini."I am relieved to hear that you are alright now. If I could help you anywhere do let me know. I hope nothing is serious in your family. And, yes, you will be assisting me again soon", said Dr. Ji Hoon.Zaini wanted to ask him why he was so keen to help her but she was not in the mood to lengthen the conversation. She ignored his intentions and said, "Thank you, Sir. I will call you if I am in need. Can I disconnect the call now? My flatmates and I are going out.""Oh! Sure. See you tomorrow", said Dr. Ji Hoon."See You", said Zaini and disconnected the call."Thank God, the call was not on speaker otherwise Nazma would have started again", thought Zaini.                                 2They reached the location and sat around the table. They ordered drinks and snacks. "Where are Leo and Kim Min Ho?" asked Zaini."They are on their way", said Nazma.After half an hourLeo entered the bar. "Where is Kim Min Ho", asked Nazma to Leo."He will not come", replied Leo looking at everyone one by one."Why?" asked Nazma."I told you he never goes out in public. He will not come", said Zaini. "Well, he was coming but then something urgent came and he left in the middle only", said Leo."It is a lie", thought Zaini. I will call him tomorrow.Nazma introduced Javier and Leo. All of them had drinks, laughed, screamed and cried. They enjoyed drinking together. Leo and Nazma were completely into each other. They even fed each other and at last, they were kissing. Zaini looked at them and felt weird. She didn't want to see or think about anything that would make her think about Prague. Javier was already out after drinks and he was lying beside Leo keeping his head on the table. Zaini got up and came out of the bar stumbling. It was dark and cold outside. She sat on a bench outside the bar. Soon, all the memories of time spent with Prague came haunting her and tears started rolling down her eyes. "Why this happened to me? What was my mistake? Many people travel from here to there to achieve their dreams. Do they all end up losing their lover? Was a long-distance relationship that uncomfortable for Prague? What will I do now with this broken heart", said Zaini and cried even more. She looked at her cellphone but she had already deleted everything that could make her think about Prague. She thought of calling Prague once but then changed her mind. She called Kim Mon Ho instead.She heard someone's cell phone vibrating. She looked up and saw someone sitting on the other end of the bench. And, he was trying to do something with his cell phone.Zaini tried to look clearly. He was wearing a mask."Min Ho?", uttered Zaini.