Part 3 – Her Heart Therapist

Jolly filled out the form at the reception of Merciful Hands Hospital while Madhu was with Samiksha. As Samiksha cried in pain, Madhu held her hand, comforting her. Jolly and the two professors informed the nurse who had rushed there at once about the injury.

The receptionist had already informed them that private wards were unavailable for now. In the meantime, Samiksha was taken to a special ward with two beds.
“Is Samiksha alright? Where is she?” Mahesh enquired on the phone as soon as he heard the news.
“I am with her. Jolly is also here. Don’t worry. Let us pray that there is nothing serious,” a somewhat disturbed Madhu informed him.
“I will call you back. Don’t worry.”
Madhu disconnected the phone as she did not wish Mahesh would notice the panic and worry in her voice.

A doctor

arrived with two nurses and examined her. They checked the leg and noticed a swelling in the swollen foot. An injection was given to her. After proper inspection, the doctor informed Jolly and Madhu,
“We shall take an X-ray sometime. Meanwhile, this injection will give her relief.” Saying this, he left.
“Mum, who is that patient in the room? Am I going to share this room? No way.”
Despite the pain, Samiksha caught Madhu’s hand and asked.
“Child, there is no private ward free right now. No worries. We are here for your treatment. Your healing is more important than anything else, right?” Madhu tried to explain to her.

“Mum, I don’t want to stay here. Please take me somewhere else, then. I don’t want any strangers in my room with me,” said Samiksha.
Jolly and Madhu looked at each other, wondering what to do. Jolly informed a nurse, but in vain.
“Sorry, we are helpless right now. We cannot do anything, ma’am,” the nurse replied to them and left.

Madhu tried to calm down Samiksha,

who was driving her crazy.
“We will see what can be done.”
“Call the doctor, mum, please,” Samiksha was adamant.

The nurse came back there.
“Ma’am, I am helpless. By the way, now we will take an X-ray of her leg. The stretcher is here. You can still talk to Dr. Karan Jaiswal if you have any issues. He is in charge of this floor.”
Madhu calmed Samiksha down for the time being, and they took her to the X-ray room. It was diagnosed that her foot had a minor metatarsal fracture.

After coming back from there, Samiksha started her tantrums again.
“Mum, either you take me to a private ward, or I am not staying here,” she retaliated.
“I will be back in a moment. Jolly, be with her,” Madhu said, leaving to find out if there could be a solution.

In the meantime,

a doctor entered the room. As soon as he saw Samiksha, his eyes stopped on her face. His eyebrows furrowed.

“Sir, can we proceed?” Nurse Roma interrupted his thoughts.

After a brief pause, he made his way to the other patient in the room.
“Can I get another room? I am uncomfortable here,” Samiksha told the doctor while Jolly tried to stop her.
The doctor continued checking the other patient. He examined him and checked his reports.
Later, he spoke with the nurse regarding Samiksha and then moved towards her.
“You were trying to say something while I was examining him. Is there any issue?” he asked her.
“Yes, there is. I don’t want to stay in this ward. Please shift me to a private ward now,” Samiksha said coldly.

“Sorry, but there is no private ward free right now. We can shift you as soon as they are available. But don’t worry, you will get the same care and attention in any part of this hospital,” he replied calmly.
“In that case please call that Doctor. Jolly, what was his name?”
“Dr. Karan Jaiswal.”
“Yep, call him here just now. He is the in charge, right?”
“Yes, absolutely. But his answer will be the same as mine,” he said confidently and started to proceed.
“How do you know his answer?” Samiksha was quite furious now.

“Because I am Dr. Karan Jaiswal.”

Dr Karan Jaiswal hails from a middle-class family, and his aim was to stick to treating all his patients with dedication and care. Karan stayed with his mother and grandma, not needing to say they had given up on the efforts to make him practical and realistic. Despite the opportunities to work abroad, owing to his unmatchable ability in his profession, he chose to serve his country fellows. His innate nature of handling matters calmly and patiently made him popular among his colleagues and all the patients he treated. His charming personality and good looks added to his already attractive persona.

Before Samiksha could say anything, he smiled and left.
Jolly smiled and looked at Samiksha.
“May I know the reason for this untimely smile of yours?”
“Um. Your doctor is quite good-looking. What say?” Jolly teased her.
“You are my friend, right? First of all, he is not listening to me. And.. .”
“Baby, didn’t you hear what he said? We will shift there as soon as any private ward is free.”
Samiksha eyed her and turned her head in the opposite direction. Jolly smiled as usual and sat next to her.

Madhu and Jolly

decided on who would stay with Samiksha periodically. Samiksha went to sleep after spending her energy on disagreements and complaints.
The reports were ready, and Karan came with the nurse, Roma.
“Good evening, ma’am. I guess you are her mom?” Karan asked Madhu.
“Yes, doctor. Are her reports fine?” Madhu asked him in a suppressed tone.
“Um. May I have a word with you in my cabin?” Karan asked Jolly and left with Madhu.

Inside his cabin,

Karan offered Madhu a seat and displayed Samiksha’s X-ray on the viewing screen.
Before he could say anything, Madhu immediately told Karan,
“I am her aunt, not her mother, actually, I thought to clarify. I have brought her up since she was 5 years old.”
Karan had a smile on his lips, and he spoke,
“Sorry to interrupt you. I don’t know much about your family, mam. And I am not so experienced as you, but just something heartfelt.”
Madhu looked at him eagerly.
“Ma’am, it’s unnecessary to explain everything to everyone. The care you have for her isn’t hidden from me. Blood relations are bound by responsibilities, duties and the norms of right and wrong.

But relations which are bound by hearts,

are free from these attributes. They are beautiful and give us peace in all phases of life. You gave a part of your life to her mam, so your love is purer than anyone else’s in her life. I am sorry I made you emotional.” Karan said seeing Madhu’s eyes filled with tears. He offered her a glass of water.

“No, as a matter of fact, you made me so comfortable. I am sorry for taking so much time of yours. You were talking about Samiksha’s report,” Madhu said wiping her tears.
“The fracture is minor, as you heard while taking an X-ray in the morning. But the bone fragments are displaced, so a minor surgery is required,” he pointed towards the X-ray.” The foot will be in plaster for six weeks after the surgery.”

“Surgery?” Madhu was panicked by the word.
“Don’t worry mam. You can be sure of the fitness of your daughter, very soon. I know she plays football. Do you trust me?”
“Yes,” said Madhu, unable to understand why she said a quick yes to him.
“Just one request doctor, please give us a private ward as soon as it’s available.”
“Sure mam. You have my word.” Karan said with an everlasting smile on his face.

Samiksha

had just woken up. Madhu held her hand, comforting her.
“How is my baby?”
“My foot is paining mum. But it’s alright. I can bear this pain. After all, I am a footballer.” Samiksha said winking her eyes.
“My darling daughter,” Madhu patted her head.
“I am still here, in this ward. Please call Dad. I don’t like this hospital.”
“Samiksha, you trust me?”
“But of course mum.”
“Then don’t nag for a change of room right now. The doctor is very good and understanding. He has assured us that shift us as soon as the private ward is available. Somehow, I am glad that we came here.”

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