Mannat

PROLOGUE ONE

I rushed to the nearest hospital from our college with my friend but the nurse standing in front of us is wasting our time from the past 5 minutes. Yes, five minutes, I know it's a lot when you are on the verge of dying. He is unable to understand how urgent it is for me to get my friend checked up.

My patience thinned and I gave up on my politeness, " Sir, please step aside from our way" but he was too quick to deny it "Ma'am, you can't get in without an appointment".

If he is stubborn then I am more than just stubborn " All you care about is an appointment. Can't you see how injured he is! What if he dies". I regretted it as soon as the words left my mouth. Nothing will happen to him, I have faith in the Almighty.

My chain of thoughts broke when the nurse assured me " He won't die". "That would only be possible if you let us in" I mocked in annoyance because of his cruelty.

His reply deepened my annoyance "ma'am it's lunch time the doctor isn't available, please sit and wait".
I burst out in anger " What! you are asking me to wait. Can't you see how critical my friend is? Call the doctor right away"

Before the nurse could reply my poor friend spoke up " Mannat, please calm down".

Oh my poor friend! how bad I feel for him "How can I calm down!what if your condition gets any further critical!". "Someone,save me" He seemed to be on the verge of crying, I can understand how painful it must be for him.

If it weren't for my stupidity he wouldn't be in this condition. "Please don't cry Zayn, I am sorry. The doctor will treat you ASAP".

I turned to the nurse who was already looking at us with a frown but before I could shout Zayn questioned in annoyance "Who dies out of cat-scratches? And I am not in pain. I am crying because of your behavior, so please behave."

The nurse chimed " See, even he confirmed. So, please don't create a fuss over here". My words died in my mouth when a man made his way to us.

His soothing voice made its way to my ears "excuse me, may I know what's the problem?". Before I could unseal my lips the nurse gaslighted "Sir, this girl is creating a fuss without any reason". I got defensive " hey, why are you lying? ".

"But you..." before he could continue with his storytelling, the man from earlier dismissed him "you can leave ,I ll handle".

He turned towards us and asked with politeness that the nurse from earlier was lacking "okay so tell me what happened?"

My reply came quickly "treat my friend or else he'll die".
That man asked me with amusement why I felt like he would die.

Now I regret not listening to Zayn when he asked me to take him to another hospital. Zayn started coughing, isn't this enough to make that stupid man understand his condition is deteriorating.