Chapter 3

I preferred stairs to the elevator. Every step I too asked me to calm myself, but I couldn't. I was a mess, a complete mess with a hell a lot of questions which I couldn't answer.

When did I reach the third floor? It's awfully strange.

I tried not to look at the cancer patients ward. But I tend to look at a patient and got frightened.

'Excuse me, Where is Dr.Jagadhish's room?’ I asked to nurse who passed me. She guided me to the room in a very polite way. I turned left after the end of the hallway as she said and halted near the doorstep.

'Mahi, You can do it. Don't let your anxiety out. And don't dare to sob. Fighting!' I said to myself when no people around.

'Excuse me!' I sought his permission.

'Yeah, Get in.' He granted.

"Wow! He's a newbie tho and he's tall and kind of handsome too. I bet his age is 28. Maybe 29 but not 30. His voice... His voice... It's perfect" I was happy that I met a handsome newbie doctor in my life.

I smiled at him and took my seat. He smiled at me.

"Wow! He looks cute when he smiles" I felt like a pervert.

At the strong gaze of my mother, I looked her and understood that she read me.

We introduced ourselves first. He explained the medications and surgeries for the treatment. Though those things hurt, I never let that to seize my smile in front of my mother.

'I guess you might have known the treatment and surgeries you'll endure, right?' He asked.

I nodded.

'In two days, you'll be taking chemotherapy. So prepare yourself. After a complete study of your uterus, you'll get your chemotherapeutic drugs' he explained the further medication and treatment for my surgery.

'Can I ask you something?' I wanted to put forth my urge. He smiled and nodded. 'Can you halt this surgery till next month? Because I want to see my friend before getting this surgery.'

'Next month? For a Friend?' My mother interrupted.

'Dharshu...! He'll finish his exams by April 30.' I said.

'Will there be any crisis over this delay?' I asked Dr. Jagadhish.

He read my past records and said 'I think...' He hung back. 'NO. There are 80% odds for survival rate if you get by next month. But you should get chemotherapy and hormone therapy till then' he smiled then.

I know my mother won't accept this. But I have to make myself strong before abiding this treatment.

'Your mother said she wants to be in the Operation theatre on your surgery. Is it okay for you?' He asked me.

I looked at my mother and the day of the treatment which I have imagined. It looked a bit unpleasant. I rejected that and my mother went out of anger. I let her go, knowing that she'll wait for me.

'She's furious now. Go apologize to her.' Dr.Jagadhish said.

'No, doctor, I can tell her later.'

'Can you not just go with her words?' Dr.Jagadhish asked.

'No, Sir' I said upright.

I explained Dr.Jagadhish about this.

'I don't want her to catch a glimpse of her daughter being cut with surgical knives. I know her a lot. Though she's a doctor, she'll become a mother inside the theatre. I don't want her to see me in that state. I think you'll understand what I'm trying to say?'

I waited for an answer.

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