"She was drenched in blood, had an almost collapsed lung, broken ribs, an eye injury, a fractured skull, and what not?! On top of that, a high fever that was not going down, leaving her unconscious! Her life literally hung in the balance!!".. Dr. Shukla narrates the day he received her as an emergency patient for the first time in hospital..!
"That's scary! How did she even survive?!"...says Sanjay, the psychiatrist..
"I don't know...! I too wonder sometimes! A patient with multiple injuries! It was a miracle indeed Sanjay!"
"Anyway doctor! The credit goes to you! You have not only given her a new life but an entire hospital which she calls her home now! I am sure when she would regain herself, she would be even more grateful!"
"Trust me I did nothing extra! Infact, I just did what I do for all my patients. But this girl, her innocence takes over my practical self and I become a little emotional while dealing with her! You know what?! Patient hoke bhi is hospital ki jaan bangayi hain woh ladki! I wonder how does she do this?! Paediatric section literally can't function without her!"... A subtle smile takes over Dr. Shukla's face as he speaks about her unique nature..
"Hmm... Maine bhi notice kiya hai! By the way doctor, anyone called from family so far?"
Dr. Shukla sighs..."Unfortunately, not yet..she was the only survivor from that accident! The locals could only drag her out and immediately the next moment, the car was on fire! So I am assuming her family...!"..Dr. Shukla finds it difficult to proceed..
"Hmm I see..sad! And for a fact, it's shocking as well! It's been 4 months already!"
"It is Sanjay! Even no one from social media has knocked us so far! I have tried everything! This is weird! Ab toh baas uski memory wapas ajaye! Waise, what do you think, whats her progress so far?!"
"Doctor, she definitely needs more time.. whenever I try things beyond her capabilities, she falls unconscious! She is still very delicate to handle! I guess I should go slow!".. says the psychiatrist..
"Yes definitely...go slow..don't rush it! Anyway Sanjay.. it's time for the round.. I will see you around.."
"Haan ji.. mujhe bhi kaam hai.. I will catch you up later then!"
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In the paediatric corner..
"Yeh bohot karwaaa hai!"..a child is refusing to take a medicine..
"Lekin beta yeh aapko lena padega! It's important!".. says the duty nurse..
"Nehi mujhe nehi lena!!"
"Kya hua Pooja?".....her voice echoes through the ward, and the children are ecstatic to see the face, which seems their favorite among all!
"Didi agayi! Didi agayi!"..they elate with joy!
"Haan haan! Bohot papad belne pade mujhe! Tum log toh sote nehi ho aur udhar se mere piche Dr. Shukla ne spy laga ke rakkha hai!! Ab jaldi jaldi se sare so jao! Warna sher ajayega!"..she literally tries hiding behind the pillars..!
"Didi lekin what about our bed time stories?!"
"Areh baba..! Aaj so jao sare! It's late! Kal pakka! Waise bhi I'm in danger! And Pooja are you breaking your promises?!"..she turns back to the difficult child..
"Didi it tastes bad!"...Pooja makes a face full of disgust for the meds!
"Sochlo..Kal hum log kuch special plan kar rahe the! Uske liye sabko fit and fine rehna padega! Lekin agar meds nehi loge aap then how will you attend the party?!"
"Achha?! Party?! Kya kya karenge kal?!"..Pooja gets excited and so the other kids in the ward..!
"Something special..! Wait for tomorrow!"..she giggles and shows an equal excitement..
The duty interns and nurses love the way she handles kids being a patient herself!
"Kya main puch sakta hoon what are you doing here?!"... A voice comes trailing in..
"Shit! Shit!"...she keeps blabbering from the corner..
"And why are you hiding behind the pillars?! Come out.."..he demands..
She comes out hesitatingly..
"What are you doing here? Maine kaha tha na..you need to rest..kal post surgical tests hai..?"
"Relax Dr. Shukla! Jab dekho aapka yeh khadoos switch on ho jata hai! Main baas bacchon ko dekhne aayi thi! They can't sleep without seeing me! Pata hai na aapko?!"...she rolls her eyes with pride!
"Yeh toh bacche hai but I doubt if you have grown up at all!"
"Ya ya whatever! By the way, aapko aap ka promise yaad hai na? I planned something for them tomorrow..!"
"You are mad! It's an important day for you tomorrow..hum yeh sab tests k baad discuss karenge! Aur waise bhi, I will be needing a permission from Dr. Shweta for arranging such things in her ward beforehand!"
"Mujhe kuch nehi pata..I already promised! Kyun bacchon?!"...she seeks for a louder support..
"Haannnn!"...all kids reply together..
Dr. Shukla sighs and can't help but gives in..."Theek hai! But everyone needs to sleep now!"
"Areh wah! Bacchon congratulations! Kaam hogaya! Doctor Khadoos mangaye! Hereby, the confirmation for our party tomorrow!"
"Yayyy!! Party!!!"...the entire ward becomes overjoyed..
"Sshhh!! Bacchon this is a hospital! Dheere! Doctors please take over! Aur tum, chalo mere sath!"...Dr. Shukla gently pulls on her hand and tries leading her to her cabin.
"Goodnight babies..Kal party karenge! Byee, byee, bubyee!"
They are in her cabin now..
"Chup chap leit jao and did you take all your medicines?"..he tries to act strict..
She stares at him for a good while and bursts out into a laughter..!
"What's so funny?!"
"It is funny! You can't be strict with me, why do you even try?!"
"And you take a proper advantage of it!"...he takes out his BP machine..
"Khana khaya tumne?"
"Hmm...lekin kuch chat pata khane ka maan tha!"..she makes a puppy face as he wraps the pressure machine around her arm..
"130/90, still a little high..sleep!"...he turns around and walks forwards to switch off the main lights..
"Hey doc!"...she calls him from behind..
"Ab kya hai?!"..he turns back to her .
"Kuch nehi..!"...she smiles gazing at him..
"Bolo..?"..he asks..
"Just wanted to say that you are an angel! Pata hai na aapko?!"... her beautiful eyes speak as they mositen over her own words..
A subtle smile takes over his face.."You make me speechless!"
"Sharma rahe ho doc?!"
"Should I even answer that now?!"..he tries not to blush..
She chuckles..
"Chalo Goodnight!"
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