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"I just hate it...aapko bina naashta khilaye college jaana"it was an agitated nidhi talking to ashutosh..as he sat in his tracks sipping tea while she was rushing through her dressing up..n taking out her hubby's clothes for the day..selecting his tie..all this she insisted on doing even though Dr ashutosh told her many times that he could v well manage for a year..till her MD was over..but nidhi was after all nidhi!!
She grumbled"dr bhagat to butcher hain..bus students ka khoon peete hain..u know i have named him vampire..kaafi popular naam hai"!!ashutosh looked up "waise for ur information mere kaafi achche dost hain.2 yrsmy junior..dinner pe bula lein"??nidhi banged the wardrobe"duniya ke saare khadoos aapke dost to honge hi..and no thanks..ghar merabhi hai..so no dinner vinner..plz"!!and as she picked her lab coat..ashutosh got up with a sigh n went out only to return with a plate of parantha n peas n a cup of coffee.."lo..aur kal se i d also have breakfast with u..ok..khush "??and nidhi pouted as she rolled up the paratha..n ate it..while ashutosh shook his head in disbelief..and as she waved bye..he held her hust for a moment..touching her hair tenderly n saying"raat mein drive pe chalenge..ok"??and she squealed n hugged him in delight...and ran off...touching baba's feet in the hall n informing him she was going to the butcher "dr bhagat!!!
Ashutosh picked up his towel n entered the toilet..n just as he took off his tees...something fell...he looked around n found nidhi's pearl tops...he smiled n came out..picked his cell n whasapped"tumhaara earring mujhe chod ke jane ko raazi nahi hai..."!!and smiled looking at his broad bare torso...imagining nidhi's head on it...but then sighed as he recalled he had a meeting in kgh..
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As nidhi parked her benz n rushed to the class..she heard a colleague say"wah!!HOD se shaadi karne ka faayda..madam benz mein..hum bus mein!!waah re kismat"!!nidhi's cheeks burnt but she did not answer..and almost collided with a middle aged man..flooring her books...as she looked up to say sorry..pushing her tears away..she quivered to find it was dr bhagat..going to the class!!!she ran..and took her seat panting!!
The lecture was about gastro intestinal diseases in infants n Roda viral in specific..it was an exhaustive class and as it got over..nidhi looked at her cell ..to read the whassapp. .n she replied"mera tops kahaan rakhaa..dil ke kareeb ya dimaag ke"!!pat came the reply"sorry doc!!main hat nahi pehanta...mere coat ki upper pocket mein hai..dil ke kareeb"!!and nidhi smiled as a wardboy came n informed her that dr bhagat wanted to meet her now!!she gasped in nervousness! !
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"Yes ashutosh..tenders ki last date next monday hai..obviously we d go for the combo of lowest quote from the best med firm..."it was dr mallika explaining things as dr ashutosh listened intently..n added"yes there can be absolutely no compromise in quality..as it is the market is teeming with spurious drugs..we need to be careful.."mallika nodded as the meeting was over n dr ranganath gave ashutosh his surgery schedule for the day...a cerebral tumour removal awaited him..as ge took off his coat..n carefully felt for nidhi's earring...as he recalled him piercing her ear lobe with it...and the joy of pain on ger face...it was before they had had a union...n he sighed..a smile bringing back the thrill...as mallika spoke"ashutosh..OT is awaiting you..."and dr ashutosh walked with a resolute purpose!!
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'Yyyess sir..."it was a nervous looking nidhi who entered dr Bhagat's chamber..he was viewing some x ray..n turned around..he was a man of 40 ..a junior of dr ashutosh..but looked as severe..nidhi clutched to her books ..n looked at him..
He relaxed in his chair..but did not offer nidhi a seat..n finally after a few moments of agonising silence..he spoke up.."in the morning...i "and nidhi interrupted him"sir i am sorry..actually..i was rushing"!!he held his hand up to stop him n smiled...nearly so "dr nidhi..is it ur habit not to let the other person speak"??and nidhi bit her lip..
As he continued"well..i can realise what you face..the situation is tough for you..ur colleagues look at u with jealousy..n ur proffessos with suspicion...i heard n witnessed what happened in the morning..dr nidhi..i just wanted to tell you..dr ashutosh is an exceptional man..my senior n almost an ideal..its a privilege to be teaching the brave lil girl who chose to be his wife..just one thing..always remember..this world makes things tough only for those who have the courage to surmount the obstacles...n u sure are courageous. .dont worry..n let me know if things get nasty...ok"??nidhi stood..a lil shocked...she had not expected this humane kind approach behind that mask of strictness. ..as she bowed...dr bhagat said"now run along for lunch..wards in 45 minutes..n not even mrs ashutosh can be late dor them..go"!!and nidhi withdrew...and ran to the canteen...
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"Kaka...aaj kheer bana deejiye..sweet dish mein..nidhi bahut thak jaati hai..aate te.."it was a freshened up ashutosh talking to kaka..n baba in the hall...as kaka smiled n baba added"heeraman..dhyaan rakha karo nidhi ki pasand napasand ka...bahut mushkil daur hai.."and ashutosh smiled n added"baba..woh akeli nahi hai iss duniya mein jo MD ker rahi hai..."but the convo was cut short as nidhi's car could be heard...and she entered ..her hair dishevelled n face tired...she smiled on seeing the duo of father son..n said"buss abhi aayi"and rushed in to take bath...
As she emerged in her woollen gown..she saw her husband standing by the window...she slumped to the sofa...as he stood behind..n began to press ger shoulders firmly..with his nimble hands...and she almost moaned with relief n pleasure.."dinner. .chalo..."and as she extended her hands wanting to be lifted in hus strong arms...aahutosh kissed her nose n said"achcha. .bhool gayi ki baba hain baahar"!!and nidhi bit her tongue!!
As they ate dinner nidhi told all about her classes n wards..n the dact that she was doing well..till finally kaka got the kheer...n she squealed in delight"thank u kaka"!!as the kind man replied"beti..thank u ka huqdaar to ashu hai..usi ne kaha ki kheer bana deejiye ..nidhi ke liye"!!and nidhi lowered her eyes turning pink in shyness
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"Ittne bure bhi nahi hain aapke dr bhagat..."said she as she took off ger gown n slipped i to the quilt..wearing her cotton nightie..ashutosh held her as he raised his eyebrow for an explanation and as she narrated what had transpired. .he caressed her...gulping a lump..."tumhe kitna kuch sehna padta hai na...mujhse rishta rakhne ki wajah se.."!!and nidhi smiled..putting her arms around him..n said...
"Aap hain mere sath..to main sab ko face ker sakti hoon...buss mera earring waapas ker deejiye ..."and a naughty glint came into her eyes..as ashutosh held her close..n said"you r tired..so jao..."but she pulled at him...n he yielded to kiss her slowly...but then began to massage her hair...as her eyelids drooped...n she slept..still holding to his tee...ashutosh smiled..kissing her once more..controlling his own stirm of desire...n slept off..holding her tight in his arms...
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It was 10 days laterthat the tender was finalised and NEW MEDICAL N SURGICALS became the authorised supplier to KGH.dr mallika smiled as mr Ratan choudhary the MD sat in front of her n thanked ger ..extending his hand ge said"mam..if there is snything we can do for u..ever..just ket us know...anything for u"!!dr mallika smiled..and said"thanx...now i have a surgery..."and went off...as the MD whispered "now that we have this contract..we d never let go of it"!!
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"Nidhi beta kya hua..bol to..."it was a tense baba..who saw a wilted nidhi enter home...she nodded"kuch nhi baba..thakaan hai..i just want to sleep"!!
An hr later as ashutosh entered..seemingly delighted that nidhi was home..and they could go on a drive that was over due..and just as he was about to rush in shouting her name..a name that gad now filled his life n home..baba cautioned "dheere ashu..uski tabiyat theek nahi hai shaayed"..ashutosh seemed aghast..."kya hua ..."and entered..to see her restless on the bed...and as he sat n held her..his hands could feel her burning flesh...nidhi was running high fever...
He pushed back her hair ..n asked"fever hai..kab se??phone kyun nahi kiya..."and then without awaiting an answer..he got up and came out for ice bandages..n the first aid box..as he made her sit n pushed a crocin down..she complained"dukh raah hai sab kuch..."and he patted her. .putting the ice bandages on her forehead...while ge tenderly pressed her feet...as she moaned..n tears seemed to ooze out..he wiped them..and caressed her gair...wondering if he had been unjust with her..pushing her into academics against her wishes...as nidhi whispered "paani..."and he got up with a furrowed brow...
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