Chapter - 15 - Price tag

Noah was shocked listening to Dr.G's words to Mr.Ellerbrock and said after a while, "I have completed the payment for both the patients. Dr.Gianna. Can we meet Mr.Alexander now?" Dr.G wanted to dilly dally with them at first but looking how worried Mr.Ellerbrock was, she didn't have the heart to do it anymore. Right then, Dr.Victor came out and informed Gianna that Peter is responding to the commands and there are no complications. Dr.G turned to Mr.Ellerbrock and said, "You can now see Alexander in the ICU but you can meet Peter only after he is shifted to the recovery room." Saying this, Dr.G turned to leave the ward but she heard Mr.Ellerbrock say in a cracked voice, "Thank you, Dr.Gianna."

His words made Dr.G stop in her tracks and looked back at him. Noah was stunned to witness Mr.Ellerbrock thanking someone. Noah thought, 'He is a man who believes that 'thank you' and 'sorry' are only meant for a genuine human and I guess he has found one'. Mr.Ellerbrock continued saying, "I saw the CCTV footage. I am really thankful to you for saving my grandson. You can ask me anything you want in return and I will give it to you no matter what." Noah facepalmed in his mind and thought, 'This is not a business deal, Mr.Ellerbrock!!'

'Why? It was going well…Why did you have to say that last sentence, Mr.Ellerbrock? Dr.G hates people showing their gratitude in this way !!!!' thought Dr.Victor as he waited for Dr.G's reaction. Gianna stood there looking at the man in front of her for a few seconds and let out a sarcastic laugh. Victor knew what Mr.Ellerbrock said to Dr.G must have hit a nerve.

"Mr.Ellerbrock" The elderly man was confused as he heard her call out his name in a stern voice. "First of all, I am a doctor and it's my responsibility to treat and protect my patient. Secondly, I don't put a price tag on my patients, so flush this nonsense thinking of yours that money can buy anything. You would have seen many who accept your worthless gratitude but I am not one of them. Lastly, never ever make a ruckus in my ward or talk as you wish to my residents. Do you get my point, Mr.Ellerbrock?"

No one. No one has ever spoken like this to Mr.Ellerbrock in his whole lifetime. It's not like no one spoke but no one dared to even look straight into his eyes. 'This doctor is one daring woman and even raised her voice against him.' thought Noah. The bodyguards moved towards Dr.G as she raised her voice but Mr.Ellerbrock motioned them to stop. Dr.G was not at all intimidated by the bodyguards or Mr.Ellerbrock and continued to look straight into his eyes. Mr.Ellerbrock knew he was wrong by offering her a price for her kind act. He could sense her domineering aura getting stronger and stronger.

"I am really sorry, Dr.Gianna. I never intended to offend your kind act. It's hard to get rid of this habitual response. Forgive this old man and forget what I just said." said the elderly man to cut the tension between them. 'Sorry?!! Did I just hear sorry from Mr.Ellerbrock? He must have grown fond of Dr.Gianna to be so humble.' thought Noah. Dr.G acknowledged his response and said, "You should actually thank Mr.Peter for bringing your grandson here at the right time. Also don't rush in questioning Peter, as he also went under a surgery and needs rest. The police have taken the attacker's in the custody, so you can contact them for further details." Saying this Dr.G left for her room.

She checked the time upon reaching her room and groaned in her mind. 'It's already five and all of us skipped lunch AGAIN !!!' She was extremely irritated thinking about the reason she and her team had to skip lunch. She wanted to smash all the things around her but kept her calm.

She started to take a few deep breaths to calm her mind but was disturbed by a short knock on the door. "Come in'' said Dr.G standing in the middle of her room looking at the door. Dr.Jason opened the door softly and looked at Gianna with a soft smile and said, "Hey! I want to have a word with you. Can we talk over a cup of coffee?" 'Well coffee was not a bad idea. Right now, I definitely need to inject caffeine into my body and I can also hear what Dr.Jason wants to tell me.' thought Gianna. "Sure, let's go Dr.Jason." she replied as she removed her coat and hung it in the coat rack.

"What?" asked Jason as he thought he heard her wrong. Dr.G looked at him and said, "I said, let's go and have coffee." Jason couldn't believe what she just said to him and thought 'Is she really going to drink coffee with me? Never in my wildest dreams I thought she would accept so easily!! I have finally achieved the mission. Oh my GIANNNNAA !!!!' He was jumping over the moon in his mind.

Dr.G noticed him staring at her and wondered what's going on in his mind. Dr.Jason came to his senses when he heard Dr.G calling out his name. "What are you thinking about Dr.Jason?" asked Dr.G. He felt embarrassed as she caught him staring at her. "Oh nothing, I thought I forgot to check up on a patient." replied Jason. He quickly stepped out of her room and gestured to her to step out.