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AS Ashutosh took his purse ..he looked at Nidhi still toyong with her dupatta..and he sighed"chalo..lets go..u need to have the tests.."nidhi nodded as she got up and they emerged..baba smiled as he payted nidhi.."ja beta..tu to itti samajhdaar dr hai..bhala fail hone ke darr se koi imtaahan se drop thode hi kar jasye hain..jaa..jo hoga..we d face it"!nidhi nodded..trying her best to be brave as Dr Ashutosh held her by the elbow n walked towards the car...

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"Oh hi Ashutosh..hullo Nidhi..kaisi ho ab"??it was the affectionate dr Sudhir who looked at nidhi n waited for her reply..she looked at her husband n then spoke"sir...there are some tests..."Dr Sudhir nodded n said"yes..i know ..but as Ashutosh must have told u..these are tiny steps towards an effort..the effort may fail..it may take time..u have to be very tough mentally..are you ready"??nidhi looked at Ashutosh n he just smiled n held her hand..

Dr Sudhir conducted a detailed sonography n ultrasound of the uterus,some advanced blood tests for hormonal levels .

As nidhi emerged after giving her blood samples,Dr Sudhir was showing the uterus sonography to Ashutosh..pointing to the weak posterior wall ..Ashutosh was nodding n the two were mailing to dr Pooja..

Seeing Nidhi;sudhir smiled n said.."chalo..torture over..ab tum dono jaao have some food..nidhi looks fagged out"!and then as an addendum asked "what do you like nidhi.."??and nidhi had a naughty smile after a long time n said"mcdonald burger with extra cheese"and dr Sudhir laughed...n shaking hands with Ashutosh smiled "to jao .go to mcd ..and let me know what dr Pooja says ..then will proceed..and yes have a normal life..bcoz abstenance would only bring hormonal levels down..i hope u understand nidhi.."and nidhi nodded as they emerged out and Ashutosh smiled as he said"to Mc D"??and nidhi asked"aur aap..kya lenge"??and Ashutosh scratched his beard n added "sochta hoon aaj main bhi burger hi khaa loon"and nidhi laughed..a strange hope twinkling in her eyes...n Ashutosh just gave her fingers a squeeze as a silent prayer escaped his lips...

As Nidhi bit into her maha veggie burger while ashutosh took a small bite of his classic veggie burger..his cell buzzed..it was dr Ranganath..n the hurry told nidhi that Anji had gone into labour..she was in a tizzy as she stuffed the remaining burger into her mouth n pushed Ashutosh out to the car.."chaliye hurry up..i need to be there..after all main maasi hoon..woh bhi paediatrician. .sab meri wait kar rahe honge..chaliye "!and Ashutosh smiled as he pushed the throttle...as nidhi was smiling after really long..

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By the time Nidhi ran into KGH;anji was already in the process of delivery..and as nidhi paced outside ..dr Ashutosh asked the dr who emerged "how s it going along..all well"??the dr smiled n said"sir..all normal..she is dialing..we d be through in a few minutes..busss..."!and nidhi clutched him and asked "kya hua Anji ko..."the dr smiled n said"no dr nidhi..anji will come through..its dr Ranganath who might faint..unke liye ho glucose lene jjaa rahi hoon"!!as Ashutosh broke into a laugh..n nidhi slapped ger forehead!!

It was about about 20 minutes later that the dr emerged from the labour room with a smile ..and as Solankis n dr Ranga's parents caught him..she smiled n added"its a healthy baby...boy"!!and dr Ranganath 's parents broke into a loud joyous scream at the mention of "boy!!!

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As Nidhi clutched at the dr and looked at dr Ashutosh. .seeking permission to go in..he nodded softly ..looking at his watch..he still had time for his surgery..

He put hands in his pants pockets and sighed as nidhi went in almost jumping with joy...

Anji was being dressed..she was looking v tired as dr Ranganath held the baby n kissed him..nidhi looked at the baby n held Anji..saying"ohhh Anji..he is chooo chweeet..just adorable..tu dekh to.."but Anji had her eyes barely half open as Dr Ranganath said "she is v sleepy..raat se labour mei thi.."and went out with the baby in his arms..

Nidhi followed Anji who was wheeled into the room..and she saw as dr Priyanka studied the vitals n smiled at Nidhi..patting ger shoulder n said"kal se to join ker rahi hai as a paediatrician. ..to tu hi dekhegi baby ko..2 din.."!

Nidhi emerged smiling..and saw the family already fussing over the baby..Dr Ranganath 's dad was getting sweets..mother held the baby..while Solankis were dialling col verma to come soon from mathura where he n dadi bua had gone!!nidhi peeped at the baby..he was an absolute darling..and just as she wanted to hold him..he was taken by dr Ranga 's father..who kissed him..as Solanki saheb looked n said .."arre hume bhi to dekhne deejiye..humaare nati ko.."!and they took the baby..and as nidhi came to take him..and Shyama aunty was going to hand him over..dr Ranganath 's parents took him n kissed him...as nidhi said"kiss nahi kariye..new born ko infection ho sakta hai...plz"realising she might be hurting their sentiments..she looked apologetic..but the baby's dadi replied"arre chodo..maine paale hain bachche..kitaab padhna aur palne alag alag hota hai..ab tum to na hi sikhaao beta..ki bachche kaise paalte hain"!!

Nidhi bit her lip...n withdrew..dr Ashutosh who had emerged in his operating gown looked at her...but he had to go to the OT..there was a life to be saved..much as his own suffered...but before he went..he looked at nidhi..through all the people..the family..he was looking straight into her eyes...eyes that seemed to say.."nidhi...plzz...don't cry.."!and then he was gone...

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Nidhi completed her formalities of joining the next day..stood outside her cabin..where her name plate read DR NIDHI ASHUTOSH.

MBBS.

MD

PAEDIATRICIAN

she touched it lightly as the head nurse spoke.."sir ne khud arrange karwaaya hai sab kuch...dekhengi nahi"??nidhi shook her head n said "nahi..aaj nahi.."and then went to meet Anji..who was now awake..n Nidhi felt..she must be waiting for her..for nidhi ..her best friend..

Nidhi began to walk towards the room..just when she heard hurrying foot steps n then the familiar "nidhijiii"it was Rohan..carrying a boquet of Red roses ..n one of mixed colours n a box of chocolates..hugging nidhi he said"arre phool to leejiye..apne nephew se koi khaali haath milta hai kya..main jaanta tha aap bhool jaayengi

.isiliye laaya..dont worry sab payment le loonga.."!!and nidhi just hugged him back!!

The two entered the room together..Anji was holding the baby..ar dr Ranganath dtood by her..mesmerised by the life in their arms..As nidhi smiled ..Anji opened her arms n took the flowers..n bit into the chocos..saying "ohh i was starving...i tell u labour is so tiring...u cant imagine..its to be experienced "!!nidhi seemed to flinch ..but then smiled. .as she held the baby..and anji smiled...Rohan joked "bilkul..Dr Ranganath jaisa nahi hai"!and as nidhi raised a gand to hit him..holding the baby tenderly..to her heart..the baby cried..n Anji..a new mother..spoke out "aaraam se nidhi..dono haathon se pakadte hain..new born ko..."!!nidhi wrinkled her nose ..and said"ab tu sikhaayegi mujhe??dont forget..i am a paediatrician. .kal se join jar rahi hoon..kgh"!!Anji looked at nidhi..extending her arms for the baby..as she said"i know tu paediatrician hai..per only a mother knows ki baby ko kya chahiye..dekho..mamma knows..mere raja ko bhooku lagi hai..dudu time..tell everyone to go..bye bye..."and a stunned nidhi looked up...as Anji smiled "jaa tu bhi aaraam ker..tired lag rahi gai..kal join bhi karna hai..but i tell you nidhi..kitta darti thi main..n yet its bliss to hold him..dr Ranganath. .maa babuhi ..kitte khush hain sab"!!

Nidhi was held by Rohan as they waved bye...n emerged..

Nidhi shrank away n said..rather mumbled..."i want to go home..tired hoon..bye Rohan...bye"!!

PART 3 COMING UP

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Nidhi reached home..pushed her hair back n entered..she knew baba would be waiting for her...he was "beta..khaaya kuch tu ne..theek hai na"??his voice loathed in concern ..n nidhi put her purse down..turned around for a dplit second to dry her eyes n then looked at baba n said"arre baba khana to kha hi liya..but usse badi khabar suniye..main mausi bann gayi..Anji ko beta hua hai...kitta cute hai..chubby ..chubby..ek dum toy jaisa..badi badi eyes hain..aur ek dum choti choti soft fingers...mera to mann hi nahi tha usse chode ke aane ka...kal se to jaana hai duty pe..main hi uski paediatrician hoongi"!!and baba smiled ..adding "bhai waah..yeh to bahut khushi ki baat hai..per tu ab chasi pee aur aaraam kar..thak gayi hogi...jaa"!!and Nidhi went into her room..not switching on the light. .she wanted the darkness to envelope her..to engulf her..to swallow her...

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Dr Ashutosh emerged from the surgery..he saw Rohan pacing in the corridor outside his cabin..he smiled "arre Rohan..kya hua..mile Anji se.."??Rohan nodded n said "sir..plz do minute deejiye. ."

Dr Ashutosh listened patiently as Rohan narrated all that had happened..and dr Ashutosh said "i had been fearing..kuch aisa..anyway thanks..Rohan.."Rohan looked at Ashutosh n said"maine kabhi nahi socha tha ki Anjiji itti insensitive ho jaayengi..woh bhi nidhiji..jo unki bestie hain.."Ashu patted him n dighed"Rohan..apni khushi me quai baar hum doosron ke ghum bhool jaate hain...joy is a surge..its like a flood...takes quite a bit with itself..anyway i d leave now"!

Ashutosh drove home...thinking about the condition nidhi must be in..her sorrow..which might re emerge each day??was being a paediatrician a right thing at this point of time??his cell buzzed...it was a mail from dr Pooja..

Ashu parked the car on one side n opened the e mail...

"The posterior wall is weak..considering hormonal levels,we may start the new pills of oestrogen from the next cycle..

Hope to improve the situation in 8 to 12 weeks..pregnancy not advisable before 24 weeks.

Thanks .

Dr Pooja.

Phone no 00

1145323456

Ashutosh sighed..he knew it was just the starting of a long drawn out battle..in which nidhi's emotional stability mattered a lot..nonly if people would understand...

If they would be more sensitive..or if she could be tougher..if he could insulate her in his arms..in his love...

Ashutosh parked his car n entered..baba was watching news.."nidhi aaraam kar rahi hai beta..kuch bataya dr ne..."??ashutosh just said"baba bahut thaka hoon..kal subah baat karenge..zara nidhi ke paas..."and baba smiled as his son closed the door of the bedroom..

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It was pitch dark..and it took a few moments for dr Ashutosh to get accustomed to the darkness..he looked for nidhi..she was sitting on the sofa..looking outside the window. ..he switched on the light..n nidhi blinked..immediately wiping her tears..and smiling as she got up to take his jacket..n give him his night suit...

Ashutosh caught her by her shoulders...n then put a finger under her chin..she tried to move away..but he held on...as he took her face in his hands ..n said"pyaar ka matlab..kuch bhi na chupaana.."!and nidhi lowered her eyes ..as Ashutosh could feel her whimpering trying to control her tears...he sighed..knowing what he gad said..he did nit want to see tears inher eyes...but he could not ket her burn in thus silent agony..he brought her close...n said as softly as possible..."ro lo..mann kuch halka ho jaayega.."!and Nidhi clutched onto his shirt n broke down silently at first then into uncontrolled sobs...as he just held her...cocooned from all that could hurt her...

Together they stood..united in grief ..as they had been in joy...together through all seasons..spring ..fall or winter...and Ashutosh softly kissed her neck n recalled something that baba had taught him.."if winter has come...can spring be far behind"???

THATS ALL...LETS HOPE ASHNI GET COLOURS OF LIFE

Got so emotional over Nidhi's condition and the way Anji behaved. May be this is natural for her, but for Nidhi, this is a blast.

Will review tomorrow.

Bawa has gone to Toronto, and will be back in few hours. He'll update the story thread later in the evening, that's morning there.

Take care, luv ya and Happy Holi once again 🤗