Chapter - 17 - Lion’s den

"Good evening Dr.Henry." Gianna greeted him over the phone. "Good evening Gianna. I have forwarded you the mail regarding the project approval. Go through it and mail me back the necessary details by tomorrow evening. Is that okay?" said Dr.Henry. "Sure Dr.Henry. I will revert you by tomorrow evening." replied Gianna and hung up the call, after saying good night. She reached her office and sat in front of the monitor to check the mail. She decided to present the project details to the team tomorrow morning as a surprise.

She started to jot down the details to be discussed with full enthusiasm but after a while, her stomach started to gurgle, reminding her that it's time to eat. She looked at the clock and thought, 'It's 8:30pm and it would take another hour for the food to be delivered. They would also be starving. Noodles will do justice to our exhaustion.' She quickly texted Stanley, 'Order the usual from the noodle shop for all of us. I will transfer you the amount. Call me when food arrives.' and continued with her plan for the project.

Meanwhile at the staff station, all gathered around Ralph to know the facts about the rumor. All day, they were tormented by the other medical staff's questions regarding the rumor. They didn't know anything about it and also didn't say anything, as it would only add oil to the burning fire. They also didn't wish to talk about Dr.G at her back. So, all of them eagerly waited for Ralph to collect the facts about the rumor.

They also knew that Dr.Zane was here to know about the truth behind the rumor and not for the patient. They all gathered there for one reason and that is, to make sure the rumor is completely false. Dr.Ralph was acting so poised as he had the facts straightened out and made them wait deliberately. Alice couldn't take anymore pressure and blurted out, "Oh come on, Dr.Ralph. My blood pressure is spiking up. Spill it out already."

Others also urged Dr.Ralph to spill out the details because curiosity was killing them. Ralph stood up slowly facing them and said, "The rumor actually started from this very corridor when the female nurses saw Dr.G and Dr.Jason walking together and heading to the elevator. Walking together was not the problem but the problem was that Dr.Jason was said to have a very bright smile plastered on his face as if he had achieved his life - time goal. Dr.G as usual didn't have much of an expression on her face. So the women thought that they both had started dating just because of Dr.Jason's bright smile. This was the first reason for the rumor to spread." Now all of them had an idea how it all started.

"Secondly, as all of you know Dr.Jason has never eaten a meal or drank anything with any of the medical staff for all these years but he drank coffee with Dr.G at the cafe. Not only that but also they both were seen chatting and laughing. I watched the footage and saw Dr.G laughing and Dr.Jason ogling at Dr.G." Ralph said with a serious look on his face. They all looked confused and couldn't come to a conclusion.

Zane thought 'He was ogling at her?? How dare he?? Why would Gianna drink coffee with a pervert like him??? She even laughed!! What happened to her sense of judgement?' Ralph saw their confused looks and said, "It's true that they both walked together and had coffee but no one knows what caused them to drink coffee together. There is only one way to know the truth." He paused and all of them looked at him thinking they could finally get to the bottom of the rumor and he continued, "We just have to ask, Dr.Jason or Dr.G."

The group's hope was shattered into a million pieces after hearing his suggestion. Stanley commented, "I would prefer to go to a lion's den rather than asking Dr.G about it." Zane let out a laugh at Stanley's comment. Others also smiled because his comment totally made sense. They had no idea how to get to the bottom of this matter. Ralph suddenly called out, "Alice," all looked at him and Alice was also stunned. Ralph continued, "Why don't you ask Dr.G about it? As women share these kinds of matters with each other easily, it won't be a difficult task for you."

To everyone's surprise, Alice snickered loudly and asked, "Weren't you the one who told me last night that Dr.G is not a normal woman but a Goddess, Dr.Ralph?" Everyone laughed at Ralph as they thought how smart Alice was to use Ralph's words against him. "if I am asked to operate on a patient, I would but will never opt to ask Dr.G about the rumor. NEVER !!" Alice said in a serious tone. They all felt helpless as they couldn't think of any solution.

Zane asked the group, "Why don't you ask Dr.Jason then? I guess it's easier to approach him than Dr.G." Victor replied to Zane with a chuckle, "Dr.Zane, do you have any idea what would happen to us, if Dr.Jason snitched on us to Dr.G? She would bury us alive in some mountain or feed us to some beasts." Zane couldn't resist and laughed loudly before saying, "I really don't know whether to consider you all lucky or pity you for being Dr.G's residents."

Victor responded with a proud face, "Of course, we are all lucky to be juniors to a legend. There is no doubt about that." Others also chimed in agreeing with Dr.Victor's statement. Zane was really relieved and happy to know that Gianna was surrounded by genuine people who trusted her no matter what. Just then a message popped up on Stanley's mobile and it was from none other than, Dr.G.