His Lady Boss [#Completed]

Part 10

Samy's POV

I dropped the coffee and stood up.

"How is he?" I managed to speak, holding my chest. The pain was unbearable.

"I hope he is going to be okay. The doctor's are checking him out. He has few bruises and cuts. He also took a hit to his head as he wasn't wearing a helmet. The doctor's are waiting for his scan results. They are going to keep him for three to four days and release him if everything is okay." The lady on the phone spoke hurriedly.

I realized, I was praying unconsciously while concentrating on every word the lady spoke. The relief I felt, hearing he was alive, was tremendous. They were many thoughts rushing through my brain, when I realized, I was silent and the lady was waiting for a response from me.

"Hello  .. hello .. are u still there? Are you coming?"

"Yes .. yes .. sorry! I will be there in thirty minutes." I replied and put the phone down.

I looked up and noticed my mom was staring at me with a worried expression. I didn't tell her about Sid working in the same office, so there was no way I could let the cat out at that moment and reveal my feelings for him. Sometimes it is necessary to hide things from people around you to make life less complicated.

"Mom .. don't worry .. it's someone from office. They got into an accident. I need to visit them now." I told her furiously  typing a message on my phone. I informed rest of the team about the accident and the hospital info.

"Is it bad? Do you want me to come with you?" My mom offered seeing the distress on my face.

"No .. no, I can manage. I asked the team to come." I told her and rushed upstairs to put on some clothes.

A few minutes later I was driving like a mad woman towards the hospital. I didn't stop praying the whole time, hoping for clean scan results.

After parking my car I rushed towards the emergency rooms. I enquired with the nursing staff there and they told me he has been moved to the recovery room.

My heart was beating loud and I was on the verge of crying as I ran towards the recovery room.

I entered the room running but braked to a stop looking at the scene in front of me.

Sid was laughing loudly surrounded by five team members and a pretty lady who was holding his hand. He had a big bandage on his head and a few more smaller ones on his arms and legs. They all turned towards me as I barged in.

"You are an idiot Sid! Why were you driving your bike without a helmet? You are lucky to be alive. If you were so tired why didn't you ask for help or book a cab? Because of you the project schedule is going to get delayed. I am warning you ... You better get well soon!" I approached screaming at him. I was surprised by my own voice and aggression. Not sure what triggered it.

All of them stopped laughing and stared at me in bewilderment. The pretty lady recovered first.

"Are you Samantha - the lady I talked to on phone?" She asked raising her eyebrows and releasing Sid's arm, probably because of the heat burn from my laser vision.

"Yes!"

"Can we talk?" She asked, leading me out of the room into the corridor and into a corner.

"Yes .. talk", I said, as I stood in front of her, folding my hands tightly.

"Are you Sid's  girlfriend?" She asked, taking me by surprise.

"No! I am his boss! Who are you?" I replied, taking my time to recover from her question.

"My name is Alisha. I am so sorry - I been driving since yesterday night from Mumbai - long drive. I reached here early morning and was checking my phone to locate my friend's address and didn’t notice Sid's bike coming in the opposite direction and hit him. Totally my fault. I brought him here and will take full responsibility for all the bills. Please don't inform the cops." She explained the accident in detail, at the same time requesting me to not inform the police about the accident.

"Are his scan results in?" I asked her.

"Not yet .. should be in anytime. I am waiting for the doctor."

"Who is the doctor? I need all the details."

"Dr Salim is in charge of his case." She gave me directions to his office.

"Samantha .. one sec .." she stopped me as I turned towards the doctor's office.

"Yes .. Alisha"

"Do you know if Sid has a girlfriend or any similar commitment?"

"Why?" I asked controlling my anger and raising my voice.

"Well .. he seems to be a very cool,  decent and handsome chap and .."

"And what?"

"Well his family is away and if he doesn't have a girlfriend, I was planning to take care of him. Just wanted to be sure I wasn't stepping on anyone."

"I don't think that is a good idea. Sid has me and other friends to take care of him. You already caused enough damage and put him in the hospital. You are lucky we aren't filing a police complaint for the accident. I am being lenient because you took responsibility, brought him to the hospital and for paying the bills. Please leave the care to us and stay away from him. I just need the doctor's details and your info. I will call you if I need you. Thank you. Good Bye!" I responded strongly and turned around, making sure she got the message. I knew what she wanted, I could see it in her eyes.

I wanted to make sure Sid got the best care available, since his parents were not in town and of course as his boss, I wanted to take over his responsibility and make sure nothing gets in the way of his recovery.

"You are his boss not fiancée - you can't take over his personal life." My inner voice criticized me as usual.

"Shut up! You don't interfere. I will take care of him no matter what!" I chided my inner voice and marched towards the doctor's office.

While I was talking to the doctor, Sid's scan results came in and after reviewing them the doctor gave the all good sign. I thanked the Lord and breathed a sigh of relief.

However the doctor recommended keeping him for two more days as he was still in pain.

I got all the details from the doctor, even nutrition requirements, as I decided to prepare food for him myself.

After discussing Sid's care with doctor, I met with the nursing attendants and made sure Sid received excellent care. By the time I went back to Sid's room, he was in pain and was given some heavy dose pain killers.

My team was still there. I discussed with them and agreed on a schedule, such that one of us visited him every few hours to check on him.

I didn't let them know about my schedule and my plan to cook and provide home made food to Sid.

I stayed back after everyone left and sat by his bed watching him drift into deep sleep because of the pain medication.

I took his hand into mine and caressed his palm and wrist with my fingers. Then I slowly bent forward and caressed his sleeping face, feeling his cheeks with palm of my hand and placed my ear on his chest feeling the rhythm of his beating heart. Then I reached over and placed a small kiss on his forehead.

I wanted to stay and watch him, but in the end, forced myself to get up and walk away, as two eye drops slid down my cheeks. I was falling badly for him again.