"Can you please refrain from ogling at me and actually pay attention to what I am saying and answer the questions??" Dr. Preethi said irritatedly glaring at Adam extremely pissed. She had been on duty for already 18 straight hours. So she wasn't really in the mood to make any idle conversation and flirt. She can't really wait to get out of here and actually be with her son.
There was only one thought that was actually keeping her going still and that is, she doesn't have to come back here for 2 whole days once she was out today. She can't wait to spend some quality time with her son at last. So she wasn't really apologetic if she had to cross some guy flirting with her to do it.
Adam averted his eyes immediately but then looked at her shell shocked. After all, this wasn't their first conversation. And all the other times he had talked to her, she hadn't shown any sign of hostility so far. So he was surprised and confused by her sudden change in behavior.
But that besides, he could also hear two duffer friends of his snickering from behind him.
Akash had almost spat out the water he had in her mouth when he heard Preethi while Zack laughed under his breath. Today they were in duty to babysit. Pritham had some other work so Zack had to come on behalf. But he did not think this could be this entertaining. He looked at him highly amused as Adam started answering Preethi's questions obediently.
Once Preethi was out of the doors, Adam flung his pillow in the direction of where Akash and Zack were sitting saying, "Go away, you duffers…" And it hit them straight on point too. Zack had quick reflexes so he hit it away while it hit Akash's straight center of his face.
Akash, of course, glared at Adam while Zack just said, "NO. can. do. Strict orders!!"
"And nobody messed with Shreya's orders. You know that!!" Akash said right after him.
"Ugh!!" Adam groaned frustrated.
This had been going on for weeks now. And they were not even helpful. Not one bit. Rather they entertained themselves at his expense to deal with the boredom. Adam begged Shreya to let him be and that he could handle things himself. But she wouldn't listen and he can't exactly rat out on his idiotic friends either. So he was stuck with them making fun of him all day and stealing bed at night.
"You guys are not getting to sleep in the bed tonight!!" Adam said with a dead-serious expression. Well, at least that's what he tried but of course, the two people did not see it that way.
They just snickered and said in unison, "We will see about that."
But before Adam could react, the doors to the room opened again and Pritham walked in.
"Just great… What is this?? A mall?? Don't you guys have any other job than to be a pain in my ass??" Adam asked sulkily.
"What did I do??" Pritham asked confused. He had just done with the work Shreya had given her and came back as told.
While the other two just rolled their eyes.
Zack walked up to Pritham and said putting his hands over his shoulders, "Don't worry Pritham. He is just pissed cause he got scolded by his girlfriend."
"What?? When did he get a girlfriend??" Pritham asked unaware as always.
Akash looked at him dubiously. After all, they were the two who looked after Adam for most parts. SO they were almost always present whenever Preethi came to check on him.
"I have no idea where he keeps his eyes!!" Akash muttered resigned.
"I do not have a girlfriend!!" Adam said decisively to clear the air.
"And you wouldn't be having one forever if you don't act fast. You are getting discharged in 3days. Once your stitches are removed no more pretty doctors to flirt with!!" Zack sarcastically pointed out the obvious. But it was actually news for Pritham himself.
"What??" He asked surprised. Since he was stuck to these four walls, he lost track of days easily.
"You will be out of here in three days buddy. Kicked out!!" Akash emphasized coming and standing beside him with his hands rested on his shoulders.
"I don't want to go!!" Adam suddenly said like a kid throwing a tantrum.
"What do you think this place is?? A hotel?? Where you can just stay because you want to?? It's a hospital!! " Zack said scorning and then rolled his eyes.
That's when Adam actually thought about what he wanted. So far, he was just being casual about everything. But the thought that he might not be able to see her after this made him feel weird on the inside as if he was constipating or something. He did not like the feeling.
All he thought was he had a crush on her maybe, a physical attraction. But the thought of separation brought the kinda emotions that are alien to him.
SO he sat there contemplating how to deal with everything while Pritham at last, understood who they were talking about since the only doctor who attended Adam so far was Dr. Preethi.
"You mean, Dr. Preethi?? She was leaving the hospital just as I was coming in. And she is going to be on leave for the next few days… did you not know??" He asked confused. He might not be good at observing facial expressions but he has very good ears.
"What do you mean by leave??" Adam asked suddenly sitting up straight coming out of his thoughts.
"I just heard her instruct the nurses to call some other doctor here to take out the stitches on her behalf since she won't be on duty for the next few days," Pritham replied.
Adam's face dropped instantly. He was not expecting this heavy feeling. He did not expect to feel so disappointed with just the thought of not being able to see her again. He did not even know when he started having such deep feelings for her??
He barely knew her. They might have talked maybe 5 times in total?? SO why was he so sad?? Why was he feeling so anxious and restless?? The answer was a big fat 'I don't know'.
Hey guys... I am back. I am sorry i couldn't update earlier. But I am going to try to update regularly here after. Update will be on Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun...
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