VEILS OF ROSE

CHAPTER 1️⃣3️⃣

            🌟AUTHORS POV🌟

The hospital was filled with the whispering of the upcoming party echoing in the premises. Preparations were in full swing, with the team of organizers running around the party hall, spotting mistakes, and correcting them. The party was set to steal the limelight, with hundreds of reporters swarming the hall like moths to a flame.

Meanwhile, Asma and Noorie were preparing breakfast when a sleepy Roshni entered the kitchen.

"Aren't you going to the hospital?" Noorie asked, eyeing her casual attire.

"No, our hospital is hosting the party. I need to go shopping—I have nothing to wear," said Roshni, slumping into a seat.

"You both never have anything to wear even with the pile of clothes gathering dust in your closet," Asma said, pointing at Roshni and Noorie.

"Hey! Why drag me into this? You were talking to her," Noorie whined.

"Yeah, you two can't just keep teasing my Noorie," said a freshly showered Sara, joining them and engulfing Noorie in a hug.

"You are my true sister, Sara baby. I love you," Noorie grinned.

"You’re going to the hospital, right? Don’t you need to shop too?" Asma asked, noting Sara’s work attire with the stethoscope.

#FunFact: As a future doctor and medical student, let’s bust the myth—doctors don’t walk around with stethoscopes unless they’re examining patients.

Back to the story—Sara was about to leave when Roshni stopped her. "Where are you going? We’re going shopping for party dresses."

"I have commitments. Besides, I’ve got plenty of dresses," Sara said.

"No excuses. You're coming. Shruti will join us too," Roshni insisted.

"What am I going to do there? I don’t need any clothes," Asma said.

"Excuse me, shopaholic? I don’t waste time or money. I shop for essentials only," Noorie argued.

Asma raised a brow. Noorie huffed, "Okay, maybe a little. But a girl needs pretty clothes!"

"It’s settled—we’re having a girls’ day!" Roshni cheered.

"Fine. I’ll join after work. I just need to attend a few patients, then I’ll come directly," Sara said.

"We’ll take half-day leave and come," Asma said, dragging Noorie along.

"And you," Noorie said to Roshni, "clean the house till we return."

"No way. I’m catching up on sleep," Roshni replied, rolling her eyes.

At the hospital, Sara parked her scooty and went inside. Asma and Noorie applied for half-day leave. Just then, Rehan entered Sara’s cabin.

Sara sighed inwardly. Why can’t he just leave me alone?

"Sir, do you need anything?" she asked formally.

"Yes, I do need you," Rehan said.

"What?!"

"No, no! I mean... I need to talk to you," he clarified.

"Oh. Then go ahead."

"Can we sit and talk?" he asked.

Sara nodded. They both sat.

"You must know about the hospital party," Rehan started. "We’re required to bring a plus one. I was wondering if you could accompany me. You don’t have to decide now—just text me by tonight."