Chapter 7

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Piyush had always fancied Sakshi since the day she had joined Regency hospital as a trainee. And yet, she had never once warmed up to his advances no matter how hard he tried.

When he heard she was engaged, he had felt his hopes crumbling and became aloof with her, not to mention a little rude just to vent his frustration.

But again, tragedy had struck with her fiancee's death, she had become extremely quieter than before. He could hardly see her exchange any words, even with Yuvika whom she was closest to.

Two months had passed since the accident, but she hadn't made an attempt to move on, at least that's what he felt.

"Is she alright?" He enquired his colleague when Sakshi's shift was over and she had gone home "she looks depressed and pale as hell.."

He had met the guy only once when she had introduced him to the staff and Piyush had to admit, the guy was a softie and just like her. Although he had felt a tad bit jealous, he didn't show it.

Yuvika gave a stern glance in his direction "it's not easy for some people you know" she pointed out "and Sakshi is sensitive and emotional..it'll take time for her to come out of grief".

"I understand okay?"he shrugged "but it isn't like they were married or something...and it wasn't even love marriage that they were in a relationship..she doesn't have to feel like the world's come to an end".

Yuvika rolled her eyes "if you want to say something to her, then go ahead and say it" she said straight away "don't assume things and keep it in your mind".

He didn't comment to that and simply went on with his work. Maybe Yuvika was right; he needed to get back in action. He needed to talk to her, tell her how he felt.

One weekend however, he mustered courage and walked over to her when there was no one else as their shifts were over.

"How are you doing?"he asked her over the counter. She turned back and gave a weak smile "fine...how about you?"

Good! That felt better...at least she didn't say just fine. He felt a little courageous "great....I'm waiting for my entrance results.."

Everyone knew he was planning to go abroad and settle in the middle east and was preparing for the same.

"You'll do well..." she said softly and he smiled "thanks..hey listen" he whispered, making sure they were alone "I'm so sorry...about everything that happened...."

Her facial expression changed and she suddenly became uptight "it's okay" she replied, going back to the drug counter.

"Sakshi?"he followed her and she nodded "I'm busy Piyush...can we talk some time later?"

He bit his lip, realizing he had hurt her "sure...I wanted to make sure you're okay..." he added hastily "it hurts me to see you like this".

She stared at him for a long while and he was afraid she was going to yell at him but she gave a small smile "I'm fine...a little sad but I'm okay".

He relaxed "that's great...if you ever want to talk, I'm always there" he said firmly "anything other than...you know".

She gave a small nod "we're out of Amlodipine..." she said. He blinked "er..yeah...of course..I'll let the store know". He took that as a dismissal and walked back towards the cashier section.

Yuvika was so right; he needed to act fast. Sakshi was a nice girl, perfect for him. He couldn't afford to lose her once again. This time, he decided to talk to her parents. He knew how her father was..he had to find a way.

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"What's with Piyush?" Yuvika asked Sakshi as they made their way towards the hospital canteen "did he talk to you?"

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