Chapter - 78 - Famished

"The present time is 9:50 pm," announced the attending nurse as Gianna started the surgery. The operation went smoothly, but as she reached the puncture wound, everyone gasped in unison. There were only three puncture wounds in the scan, but as they removed the part of the damaged skull, they could see another three punctures slightly overlapping the existing punctures. Gianna looked at the puncture wounds and couldn't imagine the pain the 17-year-old girl had to bear.

Gianna cursed the assaulter in her mind and swiftly performed the steps to save the patient. "The present time is 12:25 am, and the surgery lasted for two hours and 30 minutes." announced the attending nurse. Gianna instructed the head nurse about a few things before leaving the operating room. Gianna saw the parents of the patient waiting outside the operating room.

The mother of the patient ran toward Gianna and asked, "How is my daughter? You saved my child. Didn't you, doctor?" Gianna held her by the arm and replied, "She is safe. There is nothing to worry about." The mother knelt down before Gianna and started thanking Gianna between her sobs. Gianna couldn't bear to see the mother like that and lifted her slowly to make her sit on the chair. "Dr. Gianna, I would like to ask you a few questions," said Mason in a low tone.

Gianna nodded and walked to the corridor with Mason. The patient's father also followed them to know the exact condition of his daughter. "Can you handle this, sir?" asked Mason to the father. He nodded and looked at Gianna with a heartbroken look.

"The patient has been sexually assaulted, and the detailed examination will be done in some time as you have given the consent. The assaulter had hit her with a tool that had three nails embedded in it in a triangle shape. She will have to undergo one more surgery to reattach the parts of her skull after the wounds get healed," said Gianna and comforted the father, who was in shock after listening to the details.

Mason held him and led him to the waiting area as he comforted him. Gianna waited with Victor in the corridor as Gianna wanted to talk to Mason. "Sorry for making you wait. Is there something else to tell me?" Gianna nodded and said, "The assaulter had hit her twice in the head, which caused six puncture wounds, of which three were 6 mm, and the other three were 7 mm in depth. You have to catch this son of a biscuit."

Mason nodded with a serious face and said, "We will catch him." Gianna bid him good night and left with Victor. She reached the department room and saw Dr.Zane and the team waiting for them. Gianna smiled and sat down on the chair. "I am famished. Is there anything to eat?" Zane chuckled, and Alice took two pizza boxes from behind. Gianna and Victor soon started devouring the pizza slices like some primitive beings.

"How is the patient?" asked Zane. "The assaulter had hit her twice in the head, which caused six puncture holes," said Gianna munching. The team was stunned, and each took turns to curse the assaulter. "How are the patients in the ICU?" asked Gianna as she finished eating. "No problem, Dr.G," informed Ralph.

"Continue with your work then, I am leaving. Call me in case of any emergency," said Gianna as she stepped out of the room. Zane also bid them good night and followed Gianna. "How is your arm?" Gianna looked at the bandage and said, "I have got a good doctor!" Zane chuckled and said, "Take care of your health, Dr.G." Gianna nodded and smiled at him.

"Are you not returning to your office?" asked Zane as he noticed Gianna walking in the same direction as he did. "I am going to drop by Alexi's room before resting," said Gianna. They parted their ways in front of the elevator. Gianna saw the lights were still switched on in the room and knocked lightly at the door. "Who is it?" asked one of the bodyguards. "I am Dr. Gianna. Is he asleep?" asked Gianna.

The door opened immediately, and the bodyguard invited her in. Gianna stepped inside and saw Alexi watching television. Gianna looked at her watch and saw it was already half past one in the midnight. "Why aren't you asleep yet? Do you plan to live in the hospital for the rest of your life?" asked Gianna in a raised voice. Alexi smiled innocently and said, "Can't sleep," "That's not an excuse, Alexi!" Gianna switched off the television and said, "I am exhausted, but if you don't sleep even, I won't sleep."

Alexi quickly closed his eyes and said, "Sleeping." Gianna chuckled and said, "Good night, Alexi. Get well soon." Alexi nodded lightly with his eyes closed. Gianna switched off all the lights except one night light. She signaled the bodyguards to stay alert and left the room. She freshened up before lying down but couldn't sleep for a long time as she kept thinking about the 17-year-old patient.

"Dr.G!! My body is hurting. Please save me!! Please!" screamed the patient. Gianna was startled upon waking up and breathed rapidly. She took a few deep breaths and hurried to the ICU ward as she put on her coat. The nurse greeted Gianna, but Gianna rushed past her into the ICU. The nurse thought something had happened to the patient and rushed behind her. Gianna calmly examined the patient and felt relieved after confirming there was no problem with her.

BEEP BEEP BEEP... The monitor's alarm went off as Gianna turned to leave.