I Need you baby

2.A Fresh Start

Harshitha's pov:
The flight announcement about landing was made. We all secured our seatbelts and waited for it.
After staying for one day with my brother,we came to airport for the early morning flight.
Coming out of the airport we hired a cab and went to the hospital. While entering the hospital, I see myself getting a little excited. The hospital was very big and looked very busy. In the reception we enquired the way to office and reached there. After finishing all the formalities we went to the canteen to eat. The food was okay. Then we left in search of the women's hostel which his friend recommended,that it would be safe and nearby to hospital. The hostel provided by the college was not affordable,it was like a flat and very big for a single person. So my brother enquired about the hostels here and was satisfied with his friend's recommendation since his friend's sister also once stayed there. After purchasing all the necessities,my brother went to Chennai after giving tons of advices.
Tomorrow is my first day and I am having mixed feelings about it.
Oh God! Please be with me.

I woke up at 6 o clock, took bath and got ready for the college. My roommate Dharshini has gone home and I have not met her yet. Warden told she will be coming today evening.

I had my breakfast and reached the hospital at 8 am. I went and reported to the HOD and other professors in the department. They asked my name and other details. I answered all their questions. Then they told me to go and meet my seniors to get further details regarding the department.
As I exited the professor's room, I felt myself getting nervous about meeting my seniors. I had a gut feeling that it is going to be something that I will not be liking it. This familiar feeling made my steps to decrease it's pace on it's own. Oh God, please help me!!
I walked further and stopped by a nurse station."Mm.. excuse me,can you please tell me where the post graduate(pg) room is".
She looked up and smiled,her eyes traveling over me.
"It's the second room on your right. May I know who you are".
"1st year pg in ophthalmology department,sister".
I did notice pity in her eyes, but she masked it well in few seconds.
"Oh ok doctor,where are you from?"
"I am from Tamilnadu, coimbatore to be precise."

"Oh nice doctor,happy to see someone from different state and language,hope you like here".
"Ok sister,see you around".

After crossing the 1st room,I reached the 2nd room. I waited outside the door giving myself a speech about being brave and courageous. After praying for may be 10 times(I didn't have a count) I tapped the door.

"Come in"came a voice from inside. Ok the voice doesn't sound dangerous. I opened the door and let myself in. After closing the door, I turned and looked at the people in front of me. There were four persons,each were different but similar in one thing-assessing me. There is an untold rule that every seniors should be a nightmare to their Juniors. Torturing them to an extent to which he/she should feel that they have committed an unforgivable sin in their past to stuck up here.
I was silent and gauging their reactions. There were 2 males and 2 females. One person was tall and big and looked very intimidating. Another man was of medium height,lean and had beard. He looked somewhat soft,atleast one person is less intimidating.
The two ladies were sitting facing sideways to each other. One girl was dark with curly hair and looked fat.
Another girl gave me a bored look,she was short with straight hair and had glasses.
I gave them a small smile which would have seemed like a grimace since I am freaking out inside. There was silence for few minutes.
"Who are you?, What are you doing here?"the tall guy asked.
"I....Iam 1st year student" I stuttered.
"So,what?, there is no clinical postings in 1st year. Why the hell did you come here? Go read anatomy, go.."the beard guy glowered at me.
Oh God!did I just think him soft and less intimidating. Appearances always deceptive Harshu. This man now scared the hell out of me.
And seriously,are they teasing me?? Do I really look like s girl who has just completed her 12th standard and joined medical college. I am 24 years old and he shouts at me telling me a 1st year student who would be 18 years old.
I immediately said,"No no Sir, I am 1st year pg student. This is my 1st day and I have come to report to you".
After saying this, I noticed everyone's expression changed.
The two girls had an arrogant look on their faces.
The beard guy instantly gave me a dangerous look.
The tall guy smirked looking at me.
"Oh,miss junior why didn't you tell us that before itself instead you wasted our precious time",the short girl taunted.
And I kept quiet. Whenever we don't know how to act or say anything in a situation,keep quiet. That is one thing which I follow very sincerely.
"Don't waste our time any further and tell us about yourself", said the beard guy.
What!these guys were just scrolling something in their mobiles and laughing at it when I entered the room.Now they are talking about time as if they were doing something useful.
It's not good to show any signs of annoyance in front of seniors on the first day. I controlled my expressions.
"I am Harshitha,1st year pg in ophthalmology,coming from Coimbatore,Tamilnadu. I did my UG in coimbatore medical college",I told and breathed.
The tall guy had a mysterious smile on his lips which vanished immediately when I observed more keenly.
The others were just surprised. But it didn't change the arrogance in their attitudes.
"Hmm, Harshitha don't imagine that we will leave you free just because you came from different state and you don't know the language here. You are no different from others. It's your responsibility to learn the language quickly and follow our orders",the beard guy said.
I am sure he doesn't like me.
"Ok Sir".
"Now take these case sheets and read properly. Go to the ward and get to know the patients. We will come in 20 minutes. You should present all the cases to us, I repeat 'all the cases'. If you don't do it properly you will be dealt seriously",the curly hair girl said.
I took the case sheets and went to the ward. I was astonished to see more than 50 patients in that ward. How am I going to study these many cases in just 20 minutes? Above all one major problem is that I don't know hindi. God please save me.

I went around the ward and found a person who knows both hindi and english,i asked his help. He was more than ready to help me. With his help,I was talking to a patient,when a guy entered the ward. He came to me and asked,"are you Harshitha the new pg?".
"Yes",I answered.
"I am Krishna, your co pg",he introduced himself.
I felt relieved,atleast one person is there with me, I am not alone now. Thank God for answering my prayers.
On seeing my face he smiled. He looked at the case sheets in my hand, "seniors order?". I nodded my head. He smiled fondly at me and told,"don't worry Harshitha I ll take half of the cases".
"No, they asked me to present all the cases. If I don't do then they ll do something",I told scared.
He smiled,"don't get scared, seniors gave me the same orders,they asked me to accompany you".
"Really!" I exclaimed.

He chuckled,"you know something,Jaipal is my brother's best friend. so,I didn't experience any threat here".

"Jaipal?"

He seemed surprised." You don't know their names?"
"No". I looked down.

"Don't feel bad, I'll tell their names. The one with beard is 'Jaipal', he is my brother's best friend. The tall guy is 'Guru'. The short girl with glasses is 'Mira' and the curly haired one is 'Amisha'."

"Oh that dangerous guy's name is Jaipal",I thought.

"What? Dangerous?",he asked amused.

"Did I say that loud?"

"Well,yeah".

Watch your tongue Harshu. I should be more careful.

"Ok let's get to work before they come", i told and moved from there. Great escape Harshu ma.

After finishing 25 patient's case sheets, i looked at the watch it was more than one hour from the said time.
Ok let's read it one more time, before they come.
I started reading again, and after few minutes I looked up to see Krish laughing as he was watching something on his phone. Mmm I envy this guy, not everyone is lucky to get one's brother's friend as senior.

We waited for another couple of hours. But there were no sign of them coming. Later Krish called Jaipal and asked when will they come.

To my relief they have already gone home.

At 6 o clock, i reached my room. As I entered, i saw a cute,fair and chubby girl with straight hair. I always envy chubby girls since I am skinny. But my friends used to tell me I have a great shape for which I never agreed. She must be Dharshinee, I guessed.

"Dharshinee?"

"Yes",she looks at me and asks,
"Harshitha?"
"Yes"

"Oh, wow nice to meet you"she laughed. I think she is not a shy girl like me which is very good according to me.

"Me too".

"I have to ask you many things but right now I have to unpack as I have work tomorrow. U go refresh and have your dinner. I already ate".

After dinner she started talking and talking continuously. I was already exhausted on my 1st day,so i couldn't control myself and asked,"can we talk later?? I am very tired,please".

She laughed,"Oh dear, I am very sorry. You sleep we'll catch up later. Good night Harshu!!"

"Good night Dharshu",I smiled.

Really today was a very tiring day. I slept thinking about how my life is going to be in the following days.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Thank you guys, for giving my story a chance. Please don't forget to vote. Love you all,bye...