Manan: Mr and Mrs Doctor

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Author's POV

Manik trudged into his home, exhausted. He craved a nap, but he knew skipping dinner would lead to hunger pangs during his sleep. He headed straight to the kitchen, washed his hands, and hastily prepared two roti rolls with curry filling. After devouring his meal, he retreated to his room, showered, and messaged his mom to let her know he'd eaten. He requested that she not disturb him, as he was extremely tired, and soon fell asleep.

Nyonika saw his message and slipped into his room. She gently kissed his forehead, wished him a restful night's sleep, and ensured his phone was charging with the alarm set for the morning.

On Nandini's side:

"I'll freshen up and join you," Nandini said, heading to her room. After a quick bath, she rejoined her family downstairs and shared her first-day experiences at the hospital.

"I loved the hospital and my colleagues; they're very supportive. I think I've chosen the right workplace, and I can enhance my skills," Nandini said.

Her father nodded. "It's great to hear you liked your workplace. We can't perform at our best if we don't enjoy our surroundings."

Her mother added, "A healthy environment is crucial for a healthy mind. You can't compromise on your work."

Her father suggested, "Why don't we have dinner now, so you can get a good night's sleep?"

Nandini agreed. "Yes, I need to shake off this physical exhaustion."

Her mother smiled. "I've already set the dining table. Let's eat."

They enjoyed their dinner and retired for the night.

Next day:

Author's Note: I'm considering skipping daily wake-up and getting-ready descriptions for now.

At the hospital, Manik arrived first, concerned about his patient. Ayush called him that morning to report that the patient had regained consciousness, and the ventilator had been removed. Though she could breathe independently, she was experiencing pain, so Ayush administered painkillers, and she rested.

Manik's POV:

I expressed my gratitude to Ayush. "Thanks for taking care of her."

Ayush playfully teased me. "Since when do you thank me, idiot? Did you hit your head or something?"

I chuckled. "Let's grab breakfast in my cabin. Mom packed enough for both of us."

As we ate, Ayush asked, "Manik, is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied."

I hesitated before sharing my concerns about Rohit. "We'll deal with him after our night shifts."

Ayush's curiosity was piqued. "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about the temple girl," I said.

Ayush's eyes lit up. "Did you find her?"

I nodded. "She joined our hospital yesterday, in our department. I got to know her better."

Ayush grinned. "Wow, Man! What a coincidence! I think it's great that you're interested in getting to know her better."

I smiled, reflecting on our interactions. "I find her intriguing. She's intelligent, confident, and has a unique perspective on things."

Ayush asked, "So, what's holding you back?"

I expressed my concerns. "What if she's in a relationship or not interested? I don't want to develop feelings for someone who's not available."

Ayush reassured me. "Don't worry, bro. I'll help you get to know her better. We'll take things slow and see where it goes."

Ayush's POV

I couldn't believe Manik had finally acknowledged his feelings for someone. I wasn't going to let this opportunity slip away; I had to dig up more information about her. Please, God, keep her single for Manik's sake.

I rushed towards Yash bhai's cabin to gather basic details about Nandini. Suddenly, someone collided with me, and I lost my balance, falling to the ground. The same girl from yesterday stood before me, her eyes wide with an apology.

"Sorry," she muttered, scrambling to her feet. "I'm in a hurry." With that, she hurried off, leaving me stunned.

What a strange girl, I thought. First, she bumps into me, apologizes, and rushes off without even asking if I'm okay.

I dusted myself off and continued to Yash bhai's cabin. Luckily, the door was open. I slipped inside and made my way to his desk, where his laptop lay open. I logged into his email, using the password he had shared with me for work purposes.

I knew it wasn't exactly ethical, but I needed to gather information about Nandini quickly. I took a screenshot of her details and logged out, just as someone entered the cabin. I swiftly sat down in the chair opposite Yash bhai's desk.

"Ayush, what brings you to my cabin? You should be resting at home," Yash bhai asked, concern etched on his face.

I fabricated a story, feeling a twinge of guilt. "Bhai, I have a severe headache. I couldn't drive myself home, so I was waiting for you."

Yash bhai's expression turned stern. "You should have called me, or I would have arranged for someone to drop you off. Did you eat anything?"

I hesitated before responding, "Manik got me breakfast, but suddenly this headache hit me. Please, bhai, just ask someone to drop me off at home."

Yash bhai's expression softened. "First, you'll take some medicine, and then I'll call Kaka to drive you home. You're excused from the night shift; I'll find someone to cover for you."

I nodded, feeling a mix of relief and guilt. "Okay, bhai."

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