Chapter 33: Chapter 33

Riya's POV

I kept reading quietly till the patients started coming and I asked their problems and symptoms to understand why those tests were prescribed to them.

Dr Parth and Disha were working as a friendly team, smiling at each other.

All the samples were taken and the patients had gone. Dr Parth ordered coffee for the three of us.

He was looking very comfortable with her, they were smiling and laughing.

When the coffee came, I said, I didn't want it since it was a short break. I informed him that I had some work and went out.

I went to meet Tanvi. She asked me if I would like to come for Vidyut's birthday. Though I was in no mood to go anywhere, I didn't want to stay at home and sulk just because he was feeling guilty for kissing me and was avoiding me since then.

" Yes, I will. What is the program?? " I asked her.

" I think we must go for the latest comedy of my favourite hero. Then have dinner... " She said.

" Ok, suits me fine. " I said, feeling a bit light after talking to her.

I came back to my department and got myself busy with case studies, symptoms and tests prescribed, till it was time to go home.

Dr Parth was busy doing his work on his laptop. Finally, the working hours were over and I was packing everything. When I saw the flowers again and got scared again.

I had forgotten about them since Dr Parth was behaving weirdly.

Disha came to collect her stuff too. And she saw the flowers and smiled again. Went to them and took out the attached card to it and gave it to me.

" Hey, someone has sent you the flowers at least read the card..."

" I am not interested. I don't even know the person who sent them to me. Please throw it. " I said but she read the message written on them.

" See, if you don't want to share this with me, I can understand but I don't think, you don't know the person. It is such a sweet message from someone you know very well. " She said.

" What do you mean?" I asked and she read what was written on the card aloud.

I was shocked.

" What?? Show the card to me " I said immediately. She gave it to me with a smile. I took the card and read it.

Oh, God!! Oh, my God!!

It was from, Dr Parth??

Really?? A smile came on my face and I was almost on top of the world all of a sudden.

" Hey, wow! Your face lit up just by reading the card. Sent by someone special?? " She asked.

" Hmmm! " I said as my heart was jumping in my chest.

" See, and you were going to throw it in the bin. I saved the cute bouquet. So, if you don't want, can I take it?? " She asked with a teasing smile.

" Thanks for not letting me throw it. But sorry, I can't give this to you. " I said, she grinned and left after that.

I was so happy, yesterday he kissed me and today he sent flowers.

I was about to go and talk to him when Dr Vidyut walked in. Why had he come to meet me??

" Good evening!! How was your day? " He asked.

" The usual... Nothing new.

" Tanvi told me that you agreed to come and brighten up my day. I am so glad. Great!! I will take you around the beautiful city. " He said with a broad smile.

" Thanks a lot, but I have already seen most of it. " I replied.

" But you haven't seen it with me. " He insisted, annoying me.

Just then Dr Parth came out of his cabin. He was holding my tiffin box in his one hand. The moment, he saw Dr Vidyut, his face became very hard again.

" Yes, Dr Vidyut, how can I help you? " He asked.

" Thanks, but I had come to meet Riya. " Dr Vidyut replied.

" I suggest that you keep this meeting session in the cafeteria or somewhere else from next time. I don't want any such nonsense in here. " He said rudely.

" Sure, Riya let's go to the cafeteria, you are free and my shift will start in about half an hour. "

" No, Dr Vidyut, I am very tired and have to go to my place and sleep. " I shook my head and said.

" Just 5 minutes! I need to discuss the plan... " Dr Vidyut insisted.

" Dr Vidyut, please, I am too tired to discuss anything. You discuss with, Tanvi. I have some important work before I go home. " I said and he left with a curt nod and smile.

Dr Parth was still annoyed and was looking irritated.

He picked up the flowers, threw them in the waste paper basket and went out before I could say anything.

Oh, God!! This man was really grumpy.

I picked up the bouquet and the card along with all my other stuff and reached home.

He had not reached home yet. Where was he??

I prepared the dinner for both of us. And after about an hour, I heard him coming back.

I opened the door of my house and went to him.

" Dr Parth, I have prepared the dinner with you as well. " I said with a smile.

" I don't want your food. Please don't bother yourself on my account." He was really angry.

" Why are you so angry with me?? " I asked.

" I am not... See I am tired and want to sleep. " He said without even at me.

" Fine, sleep after having food. I am very hungry. I have made my favourite dishes. Please come... I didn't even have lunch and coffee. " I said.

" I am not hungry... Please leave me alone. " He was frowning.

" Fine!! I will never talk to you again. You leave me alone as well and don't come to my place, to help or protect me. I don't seek any kind of help from any stranger. I will manage on my own. Bye, Dr Grumpy. " I said, turned on my heel, came back to my home and shut the door with a bang.

After about ten minutes, the doorbell rang.

I knew it was my Dr Grumpy. So I deliberately took one extra minute to open the door. He was standing there.

" Yes?? " I asked giving him attitude.

" Am I still invited? " He asked.

" Who are you??? " I asked raising my eyebrow.

" Myself, Dr Grumpy !! The clumsy irritating girl who lives here invited me for dinner. " He said. We both smiled.

" Come in!! " I got aside and he walked in.

He saw the flowers he had sent earlier and was surprised.