Part 5 – Her Heart Therapist

Madhu and Jolly accompanied her to the operation theatre. Nurse Roma assured them,
“Don’t worry, ma’am. It’s just a minor operation. Dr. Karan must have told you regarding the details.”
“Mum, I don’t want to hear his name,” Samiksha clarified then and there.
Evidently, there was embarrassment on the faces of Madhu and Jolly. Startled by the lash-out, Roma was speechless. The three gave a look at each other. Breaking the ice, Roma said,
“Come on, footballer, let us go inside.”
After all, the nurses and doctors knew how to handle short-tempered and adamant patients very well.

Assuring Samiksha, Madhu touched her hand,
“Don’t worry, baby. I am right here for you. Dad will be coming the day after tomorrow.”
“Yes, sweetheart, I know you are brave. You are a tough fighter,” Jolly added.
Both Madhu and Jolly looked at each other and together said,
“All the best.”

The lights were on

in the Operation Theatre. Samiksha had never undergone an operation, hence her heart was racing. She was looking around in the OT. Dr. Ram came there and said,
“Hi. Ms. Footballer. Hope you are all set for this mini operation?”
Dr Ram was an orthopaedic surgeon. Like the other hospital staff, he was undoubtedly cooperative and considerate.

Samiksha smiled at him and nodded.
“Dr. Karan has told to me take good care of you, so . .”
“Please don’t talk about him. Can we talk about something else?” Samiksha interrupted.
Dr. Ram had worked with Karan for almost four years. He saw a patient talk this way regarding Karan for the first time.
“I am sorry to ask, but may I know the reason for this tone for him? I mean, he is a human par excellence.”
“Does he know to keep his promise?” Samiksha again interrupted.

“Hmm. In that case, let him handle the matter. So ready?”
Samiksha grinned, and the process began.
Madhu and Jolly were sitting just outside the OT. Needless to say, they were a bit tense as Samiksha went inside an OT for the first time in her life.

A nurse came there and enquired,
“Are you Ms. Madhu?”
“Yes, what happened?”

“Ma’am,

A private ward is available now. Until the operation is completed, you can shift your things from the general ward to the private ward. Dr. Karan told me to inform you at 11 a.m., as the ward was not free until then. Thank you.”
“In fact, we are thankful to you for the arrangements.”
“You can convey your thanks to Dr. Karan later. He had repeatedly informed at reception for the ward your patient wanted. Excuse me.”

A smile appeared on Madhu’s lips, as Karan had once again won her heart with his gesture.

Samiksha’s caretakers jumped from their chairs as soon as the OT lights were off. Dr. Ram came out, waving a thumbs-up sign to them.
“All is fine. Samiksha is unconscious now. It will take half an hour to regain consciousness. Don’t worry at all, ma’am.”
Dr. Ram left from there, leaving Madhu and Jolly with relief.

Samiksha

was lying on her new bed in the new ward. Madhu, seated next to her. As she regained consciousness, she was whimpering in pain.
Nurse Roma came there and checked all the arrangements.

“Don’t worry, ma’am. She is regaining consciousness, and that is the reason for the feeling of pain. It was a surgery, no matter how minor. So, pain will be there. Medicines will help her recover. Her foot is in plaster now. So we will have to take utmost care for some weeks.”
As Samiksha opened her eyes, everything around her seemed blurry at first. She could barely speak,
“Mum.”
“Right here, baby. Don’t worry; all will be fine. Is it paining more?”
“Um. “
“Mam, let us not make her speak for now. Let her rest. She will feel better by evening. After some time, you can feed her lunch. If you have any issues, you can contact us. Take care.”

After the completion of

the emergency operation, Dr. Karan was resting outside. Nurse Roma came there.
“So how was the surgery? You look exhausted.”
“All went well. Exhausted, yes, a lot. How is Samiksha? Her operation must have been completed by now?”
Roma smiled and replied,
“She is fine. Just regained consciousness.”
“Any reason for that smile?”
“Seems like she is angry with you. She doesn’t want to even see you.” She burst into laughter.
Karan giggled and replied softly,
“I informed her that I would be operating her, and you know what happened at the last minute. Her anger is valid.”

Roma was scrutinising her colleague.
“What?”
“Sir, I have never seen you talk about a patient with such depth.”
“Dr. Karan.”
A voice-over interrupts their conversation.
A nurse came there for him.
“Dr. Karan, Roy Sir wants to see you.”
“Will catch up later. The reason for your smile? You owe me an answer. Bye.”

“Good afternoon, sir.”
Karan greeted Dr Roy.

Dr. Roy was in overall charge of the Merciful Hands hospital. He had blind faith in Karan and trusted him in the most delicate matters.

“Good afternoon, my boy. You look tired. Take some rest. Just see in private ward no. 40, there is a new admission. Ms. Sakhi Kishore. Have you heard of her? The famous tarot card reader.”
“Not actually. You know me, sir. I am in my own world most of the time. Tell me.”
“She got food poisoning. Just meet her before you take some time off.”
“Sure, sir, I will.”

Karan at once went to see

Ms. Sakhi.
“May I come in?”
“Yes, please. See. What an irony! We predict the future for others. I wish I knew this was approaching.”
Karan laughed and replied,
“That was hilarious, ma’am. You look fine, though. I am sure the positive aura of our hospital has made an impact.”
“But of course. I liked your staff. Dr. Karan, right?”
“Yes, ma’am, absolutely. The nurse informed me she had given you the necessary medicines and injections. So take a rest now. You are under my observation. Feel free to tell me any problems or grievances.”
“Sure, I will. But for now, um, may I?”
“Yes, of course. Go ahead.”
“Card reading is my profession, and I also have studied horoscopy.”
Karan smiled and said without inhibition,
“Ma’am, please speak your heart out. You are talking to the coolest person out here. You can check my record.”

“I don’t need to do that Karan,”

Sakhi smiled, “I knew your nature much before you started conversing with me.”
“I guess it’s nothing to do with my future. Any health issues?”
“It’s related to your heart, Mr. Karan.”
An amazed Karan was observing what she was trying to say.
“Your life is going to witness an emotional change, soon.”
“In the sense?”
Sakhi smiled and replied,
“We only guide people, give them hints. We cannot show all the roads that will lead to your destiny. Or else you won’t enjoy walking on those.”

Karan was enjoying this conversation, but his hunger pangs and exhaustion forced him to go out and take a break.
“Well, ma’am, I will have to wait for that change. It was a pleasure talking to you. Take care. See you.”
“Same here, Dr. Karan. You have a magnetic charm. People in my circle talked very highly about you. Now I know why. See you later.”
“I am obliged you think in this manner for me. Otherwise, there are patients who don’t want to see my face,” Karan said at once.
Sakhhi burst out into a laughing spree, leaving Karan in a state of dismay.

“See you, Doctor. Take good care of yourself and your patients. Especially the one upset with you. All the best for pacifying her. Bye.”
“Bye.”

How did Sakhi know that the patient was a female? Karan wondered as soon as he stepped out of her ward.

To Be Contd . . .

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