Author's POV:-

"Beta, doctor didi ko batao na, aapko kaha pain ho rahi hai… nahi bologe toh woh kaise thik karengi?" the mother gently coaxed her little daughter, who was clutching her belly and sobbing softly.

The little girl shook her head in fear, her eyes wide and tearful, scared that the doctor might give her an injection.

The doctor bent down to her level with a warm smile. "Arre, toh mein aapke dard ko shoo-shoo kaise karungi baby?" she asked sweetly, trying to comfort her.

The girl continued sobbing silently, her cheeks streaked with tears.

The doctor gently wiped her tears. "Meine kuch kiya aapko? Hurt kiya? Nahi na? Mein toh sirf puch rahi thi ki aapko kis jagah pain ho rahi hai," she said softly, tucking a strand of hair behind the girl’s ear.

The little one blinked, her lips quivering. “Agar mein batayi… toh aap mujhe injection doge…”

The doctor gasped and dramatically covered her mouth. "Haww! Injection?? Aur woh bhi itni pyari baby ko? Bilkul bhi nahi!" she said, cupping the girl’s tiny face in her hands.

“Sachii? Injection nahi doge na?” the girl asked, hesitantly raising her pinky finger.

The doctor grinned and hooked her pinky with hers. "Ekdum Muchii promise!"

Then she leaned closer and whispered, "Waise ek secret batau? Mummy ko bolna mat, okay?"

The girl nodded eagerly, curiosity taking over her fear.

The doctor whispered, “Mujhe bhi injection se bohot darr lagta hai… bilkul aapke jaise. Injection dekhte hi mein toh bhag jaati hoon!”

The little girl giggled through her sniffles, and her mother smiled with relief, watching her daughter’s fear melt away.

“Acha meri cutie pie… ab batao, kaha pain ho rahi hai?” the doctor asked sweetly, helping her lie down gently on the hospital bed.

The girl pointed with her tiny finger near her belly button.

“Can I lift your frock just a little bit, baby?” the doctor asked politely.

The girl gave a shy nod.

The doctor carefully lifted the frock and examined the area with utmost care, her touch gentle. After a thorough check, she lowered the frock back down and smiled.

"Ho gaya aapki check-up, ab jao... baith jao apne mumma ke paas," the doctor said softly, moving back to her chair.

"Kya hua doctor? Kuch ghabrane ki baat toh nahi hai na?" the mother asked anxiously, pulling her daughter onto her lap.

The doctor shook her head gently. "Nahi nahi, ghabrane ki koi baat nahi hai. Shayad aapki beti ne kuch aisi cheez kha li jo usse suit nahi ki... ussi wajah se stomach pain ho rahi hai."

"Par meine toh use kuch bhi bahar ka khane hi nahi deti doctor… aise kaise ho sakti hai?" the mother asked, surprised.

The doctor smiled and looked towards the little girl, who was now playing nervously with her mother’s pallu, her gaze fixed downward.

"So Miss Cutiepie… mumma aapse kuch pooch rahi hai, suna aapne?" she said with a teasing chuckle.

The girl pouted.

"Kuch khaya tha na school ke bahar se…?" the doctor asked sweetly.

The girl bit her lip nervously, sneaking a glance at her mother, who was already narrowing her eyes.

"Woh... bas thoda sa chaat khayi thi school ke bahar se… sorry," she confessed softly.

Her mother immediately began scolding her, "Maine kitni baar mana kiya tha, bahar se kuch mat khana! Par tune fir bhi—"

The doctor quickly interrupted, "Arey arey… dariye mat usse. Nadan hai, maan kiya toh kha liya… hai na baby? Aap idhar aayo zara mere paas."

The little girl quietly walked to her, head hung low.

The doctor gently lifted her chin and caressed her cheek.

“It’s okay baby, don’t cry. Woh chaat jis paani se banti hai na… woh paani humare pet ke liye ganda hota hai. Isiliye tummy mein dard ho rahi hai apki.”

The girl nodded silently. Her eyes again filled with tears.

"Ab agar aap rona band nahi ki kiya na… toh jo chocolate rakhi thi maine, woh toh main khud hi kha jaungi," the doctor said playfully, trying to lighten her mood.

"Chocolate??" the girl’s eyes widened, excitement sparkling in them.

"Haan haan, chocolate… par aapko toh nahi chahiye na? Aapko toh bas rona hai," the doctor teased, raising an eyebrow.

"Nahi nahi! Mujhe chahiye chocolate! Kahan hai?" she said, jumping on her feet.

The doctor chuckled. "Okay baba okay! main nurse didi ko bolti hoon..."

"Maria!" she called.

The nurse entered promptly. "Yes, Adrija ma'am? Aapne bulaya?"

"Haan, woh chocolate jo maine apni cutiepie ke liye rakhi thi… zara la do" she said, pinching the girl’s cheek softly.

The nurse nodded and returned with a KitKat bar.

Adrija handed the chocolate to the girl, who squealed with joy.

"Par abhi nahi khana, okay? Jab aapka pain thik ho jaayega tabhi khaana," the doctor said, wagging her finger.

The girl nodded obediently, clutching the chocolate tightly like a treasure.

Adrija then handed the prescription to the mother. "Yeh medicine aur dosage maine sab likh diya hai. Aap pharmacy se le lena."

The mother smiled, her voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you, doctor."

Adrija smiled warmly. "It’s my pleasure."

As the mother stood up to leave, the little girl waved her tiny hand and said cutely, "Bye doctor didi!"

Adrija waved back with a soft smile, "Bye cutiepie.."

She sighed deeply, closing her eyes for a moment. Her headache was already pounding mercilessly—and to top it off, her period had arrived.

The most annoying thing in the entire universe, she cursed silently.

She took a slow sip of her detox drink, the one she always carried with her during these days. After resting for about ten minutes, she finally began packing her bag. It was time to go home.

Just then, her phone rang.

Groaning softly, she reached for it and answered quickly, still multitasking.

“Haan, Abhay sir, boliye?” she said, stuffing her files and used tiffin box into her tote.

“Nahi nahi, aap bataiye na… koi problem hai kya? Main bilkul free hoon… bas ghar jaane ki taiyari kar rahi thi,” she said with a polite smile.

There was a pause, followed by her nodding. “Acha thik hai… main aa rahi hoon fifth floor, aapke cabin mein. Aap wait kijiye.”

With that, she hung up and swiftly made her way to the elevator, pressing the button with a tired but determined expression.

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