Chapter - 3 Time for feast

As the bright morning sunlight seeped through the windows, it was definitely a sign of a carefree life but Dr.G had a lot of time for 'care' but definitely not for 'free'. In a doctor's life 4 hours of sleep is equal to 4000 days of sleep, which is why every resident is grateful for even a ten minutes of nap. Every moment of her life was a routine of endless emergency, challenge, satisfaction and exhaustion. Dr.G freshened up and headed to her office when she stumbled upon Dr.Jason who was heading out of his office.

Dr.Jason, a senior attending physician who is in his early thirties and also a heartthrob for many women in the hospital. He is 5'8" tall, has a decent figure, with a deep voice and always wears a radiant smile on his face. Most of the women placed him in the category of 'THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN'. Well, is he really that attractive? thought Dr.G and greeted him with a smile "Good morning Dr.Jason." "Good morning Dr.Williams. How are you feeling these days? I heard you had 5 back to back surgeries." Dr.Jason asked with a concerned look on his face. "I am good. This is what I chose, so no complaints. Have a great day Dr.Jason" with a smile she replied and entered her office while Dr.Jason replied "You too." 'Damn! She is so sexy when she is so passionate about her work. It's been four years already and I really can't tolerate other men wooing her anymore.' Dr.G was totally unaware of Dr.Jason's thoughts and continued with her morning routine of checking her mail.

She soon reached the patient's recovery ward along with Victor, Ralph, Stanley and Alice. They met their patients one by one. The two patients who underwent surgeries yesterday were still in ICU under observation and found no abnormalities."The patients can be moved to the ward once they are conscious" Dr.G said to Victor. The rounds were over and it was lunch time when Dr.G checked her watch. She looked at her residents and knew food was the only solution for their exhaustion.

"Okay guys, as you all have worked hard and performed well, it's my treat so order whatever you want. I will have a Cheese Hamburger set with a fruit smoothie" Dr.G offered and handed over her credit card to Victor. They were all famished and when they heard what Dr.G said, they knew she was an angel sent by God. "Text me when the lunch is here" Dr.G left for her office after saying that. They didn't want to miss this opportunity and decided to order whatever they wanted. Dr.G reached her office, stretched a bit before sitting on her chair and leaned on her chair looking at the ceiling above her, thinking how long the nightmare would chase her. Her thoughts were disturbed by a series of knocks on the door. Knock Knock Knock….

"Come in" she looked at the door as she responded only to find Dr.Jason opening the door. Why is he here? thought Dr.G. Jason was happy to see her in her office. He couldn't control his smile as his radiant smile was plastered all over his face. How can someone look so attractive even with an exhausted face??!! She is totally the 'femme fatale'. I can't stop thinking about how it would feel to have her in my arms!! "Didn't expect you in the office Dr.Williams. Have you had your lunch? If not, shall we have it together?" asked Dr.Jason as he stepped inside Dr.G's room.

'Phew!! Thank God for my quick reaction otherwise she would have caught me staring at her' thought Jason. Dr.Jason waited for her positive reply expectantly. "Oh! I promised to have lunch with the residents. Can't tell no to them now." Dr.G responded with a faint smile and thought 'Why would he want to have lunch with me? We barely know each other! Even though it has been 4 years in the same department we never really had any relationship to have lunch together. I can clearly see the disappointment on his face. But why?' Just then, Victor's message appeared which read 'Lunch is here Dr.G.Come soon!!' Perfect timing!!! Dr.G was screaming in her mind.

The rejection broke Jason's heart. Jason thought 'I expected her to accept as I am her senior and also we have been in the same department for four years even though in two different teams! How could she reject straight away without an excuse? Many women would jump in straight away if I would ask for a lunch date. What is her problem?!! Is she playing hard to get?' "Please enjoy your lunch Dr.Jason, I will take my leave now!" Dr.G interrupted Jason's thoughts and left her office leaving him behind. Dr.Jason couldn't take his eyes off her slowly disappearing figure. It's been four years already, when will you give me a chance my lovely angel??? He didn't have any appetite anymore and left to check on his patients.

"Woah!!! Are we feeding the entire hospital?" exclaimed Dr.G on seeing the food containers spread over the table. They had a guilty look on their faces and didn't know how to respond to her comment. A faint laugh escaped Dr.G's lips looking at their faces "Come on!! I was just kidding. All have your stomach filled so you can work continuously for another 30-40 hours" Dr.G winked at them as she unwrapped her hamburger. They smiled happily at her comment and sat to have their food. They never bothered about staying awake anymore when there was a lot of food on the table. The wonderful feeling of food filling their stomachs and joy filling their hearts were abruptly interrupted by the loud ringtone of Stanley's phone. It was a call from the ICU ward and everyone's heart skipped a beat!