Hi!

I had earlier asked what should I write on- Jealous Abhi or Pregnant Akshu. There were mixed votes, in favour of both the plots. So, I will be writing them both. I am thinking of publishing a set of independent OS on both those topics.

Abhira and the New Intern

Pre Read: Abhimanyu and Akshara are not married. Tilak fiasco never happened. After first meet, Abhimanyu realized his love for Akshara and she feels for him but they never made any moves. They had exchanged numbers on the trip and often talk but haven't met in person since then.

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'Congratulations Ms. Goenka! You can start from coming Monday!'

Akshara smiled when she heard those words from Mahima. Anand congratulated her next and Harshvardhan Birla nodded in acknowledgement too. Akshara had applied for job as a music therapist at many hospitals and centres of Udaipur. Birla Hospital was the first to schedule an interview and she cracked it in the first meeting itself.

Akshara was delighted! She had moved back to her home as her sister Arohi had moved away to pursue MD and work simultaneously at a prestigious hospital in London. Kairav figured this would be great time to bring his sister home and catch up for all those years lost because of his other sister's tantrums. Akshara used to work in a hospital in Mumbai but she left that job in a rush, excited to be home at least for some years.

Akshara: Accha hua ye job mill gaya! Ab mai sbke pass rahungi.. Bhaiya bhi kitne khush honge....yay!

Her little celebratory jump was cut in middle as she banged into a muscular frame.

Akshara: Ah!

Abhimanyu: hey! Watc-

His words got caught in his mouth as he stared at the girl in his arms. This was the same girl her dreamed of every night. She was breathing rapidly and her eyes were forced shut. She had anticipated her head to kiss the floor but as it never came, she slowly opened her eyes and met the dark brown orbs she often saw in her dreams.

Abhimanyu: (softer) Hey..

Her moved her hair from in front of her face.

Akshara: Abhi!?

Akshara stood up and Abhimanyu reluctantly removed his arms from around her, both missing the warmth.

Abhimanyu: I am a doctor, remember? I work here.

Akshara: Really!!!?? This is great!! I'll be working here too...we'll be colleagues!!

She jumped into his arms in excitement. Abhimanyu was taken aback but held her tiny waist. He too was very happy realizing he'll have a reason to see her every day!

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Two weeks pass~

It had been two weeks since Akshara stared to work at Birla Hospital. Her sweet nature made her quite popular with everyone- staff, doctors, patients. Everyone loved her presence and positive aura but the person who loved having her around most was Abhimanyu. He loved catching glimpses of her in the corridors, how she'd stop to chat with him or smile whenever their eyes met and the best part, he could hear her magical voice. He made sure to be free at the time of her open session to enjoy her melodious voice.

He fell for her more every moment of every day as he began to see that she was sweeter than her voice and her soul was more beautiful than her face. She was amazing, inside out. On the other hand, Akshara started to feel for Abhimanyu strongly as well. She was still not in touch with her emotions yet but she fell peace around Abhimanyu. She felt that she could trust him with anything and be free. She knew what she felt for him was more than liking but she did not want to make any move till she was sure.

With all this good, came some bad. Though everyone loved Akshara, some were jealous of her. They envied how everyone loved her. It also did not go unnoticed that Abhimanyu had taken interest in Akshara. He would eat lunches with her and even on days when he had morning shifts off- then too he'd come and spend Akshara's free slots with her. The biggest shocker to everyone was that he let her call him 'Abhi', something only his mother could do before. The cold surgeon would smile warmly at her. This made his little fan club burn with envy.

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One day, Akshara was coming out of her sessions and decided to take a quick coffee break. She noticed that the no one was behind the desk in the hospital cafe so she decided to make some herself and got behind the desk. Two young interns entered the cafe and did not notice that Akshara was behind the desk. They leaned near the wall.

Intern 1: Aaj ka din kitna tiring tha!

Intern 2: Haan, Ms Sharma ka case tha bhi complicated aur mera Dr. Abhi ke saath pehla operation tha, poori raat notes revise kiye hai maine ki kahin atak na jau..

Intern 1: Haha...dheere bol..Sun liya na tujhe unhe Abhi bulate toh yahin daant pad jayegi..

Intern 2: Wahi na yr...Ab humari us tun-tuna bajane wali jaisi kismat kahan!!

Intern 1: Sahi me! Last week maine assist kiya tha Dr. Abhimanyu ko. Operation ke baad 'good job team' bolkr chale gaye...aur bahar us Akshara ke saath has has kr baaten kr rahe the..

Intern 2: Ye ladki bohot tez hai...shakal bholi si hai pr paaka Abhimanyu pr doore daalti hai

Intern 1: Ab hospital ka eklauta waris hai...apne hone wale boss ko makhan laga rahi hai bs...

Intern 2: Sach me...untalented ladkiyan aur kya hi karengi...where we work so hard, she just has to sing and look pretty...Abhimanyu ki politeness ka faida utha rahi hai..

They continue saying mean things about her and leave. Akshara had sunk to the floor, her face paled hearing all those things about her. The weird thing was- she had not even realized that Abhimanyu was the heir. She thought it was a coincidence he had the same last name. In her defense, Abhimanyu called Harshvardhan Sir and referred other two as Dr. He never spoke to them unless necessary and never left with them. She did not think they were related!

She stepped out of the cafe, the cup cold in her hands. The words ringing in her head.

'Akshara!'

Akshara looked up to see Mahima was calling her. She fixed her expression and threw the cold cup in the nearest bin and proceeded.

Akshara: Good Evening Dr. Mahima!

Mahima: Good Evening! Meet him- Dr. Rohan.

Akshara met the eyes of the young man- probably same age as her. Her looked nervous and smiled at her. She returned the gesture.

Mahima: He is joining today and will be interning under Dr. Batra. Issue is that she is not available today and every other Dr. has their hands full with their interns and cases. Since the day is almost over. Why don't you show him around and help him full fill some formalities at the desk. I know its not your job but I can't find anyone-

Akshara: Okay Ma'am, I'm anyways done with my work for today. I will show him around.

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Abhimanyu got out of the OT and practically ran towards his cabin. He showered and changed.

Abhimanyu: Akshu ka kaam kb ka khtm ho gaya hoga! Aaj mai usse coffee ke liye puchne wala tha pr kahin vo ghar na chali gayi ho...ek baar check kr leta hoon shyd mil jaye..

Abhimanyu could not find her near her usual places. He rubbed his shoulder- tired and a little miffed that he could not see her as he had planned. His ears perked up suddenly as he heard some giggles. It was Akshara! His heart knew the voice anywhere.

He rushed towards it with hope and spark in his eyes. He spotted her and a large smile made way on his lips. He felt like he was in trance and started to move towards her but then he halted as he noticed someone in front of her. The sparks grew into flames and he clenched his jaw as he took in the male he had never seen before speak to his Akshu. His Akshu!? Abhimanyu questioned himself. Well off course she is his Akshu. He loves her and she loves him. They belong together!

He took a deep breath but it felt like fire out of a dragon's nose. He took strong steps towards him, assessing him like a lion assess his prey.

Abhimanyu: Akshu!

Akshara shivered as Abhimanyu's husky voice took her name. Goosebumps rose on her skin. She controlled her emotions as she recalled as she heard earlier and turned. She smiled but Abhimanyu frowned as he noticed her smile did not reach her eyes.

Akshara: Dr. Abhimanyu. (Gestures towards Rohan) This is Dr. Rohan. He joined the hospital today.

Abhimanyu frowned deepened when he realized she did not call him Abhi. Maybe she is trying to be formal in front of the new intern. His inner self reasoned with him. He turned towards Rohan and studied him. The poor boy melted under his heated gaze.

Rohan: Hell-Hello Dr. Abhimanyu.

Rohan said, trying to sound confident. Pathetic! Abhimanyu's inner demon sneared.

Abhimanyu: (in mind: Control!! This is just an intern! Why am I reacting like this) Welcome Dr. Rohan. I am sure you'll find you time here quite enriching. Now excuse us, Akshu tum free ho na, chalo cafeteria chalte hai..

Akshara: I just came from there. Sorry, I have to show Dr. Rohan around.

Abhimanyu: Why!? Others can do this...

Akshara: Dr. Mahima asked me. Excuse us Dr. Abhimanyu.

Abhimanyu felt an array of emotions- anger, sad, bad but he settled on hate. His deep eyes directed it to Rohan. Rohan wanted to nod and give this man anything he ever wanted but Akshara gave him no room to accept and go as she excused them and marched off. He gulped at the heat he felt come out in waves from Abhimanyu and rushed behind Akshara.

Rohan: (mutters) yep! Anger the boss! On the first day itself! I did not want this at all...God save me..

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Another week passes.

Akshara started to ignore Abhimanyu. She would be formal and get out of the alone time they earlier had together. She would treat him with warmth still but the issue was that this was how she treated everyone! Abhimanyu did not want to be like everyone else in her life- touched by her persona! He wanted it to envelop him- drown in it but she was keeping distance. He was no fool! He could see it. She was avoiding him. At first, he was confused, then angry but now he was frustrated and sad.

Akshara on this hand was miserable. It took a lot from her to keep a straight face around Abhimanyu. Each day spent away taunted her. She realized she loved this man and this made it worse! She wanted to be with him, stand proudly next to him but at the same time she could not un-hear all she did hear about herself. What troubled her more was what ifs! What if Abhimanyu was actually just being polite? What if he saw her just as a friend? What if she ruins this by expressing her feelings? What if he actually thinks that her feelings are because she figured his position at the hospital and misunderstands her? Her heart sank! She could not bear the thought of Abhimanyu thinking of her as a power-desperate person.

So they both silently tortured each other.

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Week 4, first day

Rohan had spent a week at the hospital so far. This week Akshara and Abhimanyu had spent away from each other. So he did not think much of them. He was a talented doctor but socially nervous. He couldn't make friends fast. So after his work, he had no one to kill time with except a fellow intern. The only other person he could open to was Akshara. She had an aura that made people comfortable around her. He also enjoyed music so he would swing by her session if he was free. A lot of other doctors did so including Dr. Abhimanyu but he would run away the moment he'd spot him. Something about him staring dead in the eyes scared Rohan.

He entered the hospital, second week of his internship and got to work. During lunch time, his fellow intern had a surgery with Dr. Mahima so he was sitting alone with his lunch outside. Akshara was coming from the NGO and spotted him.

Akshara: Rohan!?

Rohan: Oh! Hey! Didn't see you.

Akshara: Yahan kya kr rahe ho?

She noticed the lunch in his hand and smiled. She had realised his social awkwardness and the kind soul in her wanted to put him to ease.

Rohan: Nothing-

Akshara: Lunch? Outside! Great idea. Can I join you?

Rohan: I'd love some company! Uhem! I mean...sure

Akshara: Cool. Let me get my lunch.

Rohan and Akshara settled on one of the park seats. They began a casual conversation. Meanwhile, Abhimanyu was looking for Akshara.

Abhimanyu: Bohot ho gaya! Aaj mai Akshu se baat krke rahunga! Mujhe avoid kyu kr rahi hai? Meri kissi baat ka bura laga hai bole to sahi, I'll rectify but I cannot take this ignorance.

He was looking around to talk to her over lunch. Suddenly, he spotted her from the first floor window. She was in the park eating with lunch but she wasn't alone! He fisted his hand.

Abhimanyu: Ye kl ka aya chuha meri jagah lene ki try kr raha hai!? Lunch hour was mine and her time- our time! I won't let anyone hog my precious time with her...

He marched downstairs. As he stepped out of Birla Hospital and turned towards the park entrance. He realized they had finished and were wrapping up. Akshara got up and bid Rohan goodbye but twisted her foot on the rock on the park floor was about to fall. Rohan held her hand as Akshara yelped in pain.

Rohan: Akshara Ma'am, aap thik ho na-

Abhimanyu: Akshu!!

Abhimanyu rushed towards her and took her from Rohan's hand. He quickly made her sit.

Abhimanyu: (To Rohan) Kahan se thik dikh rahi hai? (To Akshu, in a soft tone), Baba dhyan kahan rehta hai, lg gayi na! Dikhao mujhe...

He said, inspecting her foot. Akshara's eyes welled up. She was in pain and Abhimanyu's care despite her ignorance was not helping her feelings.

Akshara: Abhii-

Abhimanyu looked at her and saw tears. His misunderstood them to be all from pain.

Abhimanyu: Dard ho raha hai?!...Chalo mere sath chalo..

Akshara again recalled the words and her fears. She shook her head and put her hand on Rohan's arm for support.

Akshara: I'm sure you are busy Dr. Abhimanyu. Dr. Rohan will take me to the orthopedics department-

Abhimanyu's nose flared at the sight of her hand on Rohan's. Rohan gulped.

Rohan: (in mind: Ma'am mujhe marwayegi! Mai hi andha tha jo dekh nahi paya!...Dr. Abhimanyu loves Ma'am...ye kahan fas gaya!)

He tried to remove Akshara's arms but the moment he touched her fingers to remove her hand, Abhimanyu's eyes snapped to him, his jaw ticking at Rohan's finger on Akshara's. He quickly removes them.

Rohan: (in mind: Lagta hai Birla Hospital me intern se patient banne wala hoon..)

Abhimanyu: Akshu, I am free. Chalo-

Akshara: Nahi, Its okay...Ouch!!

She had tried to take a step but winced as pain ran through her. She rammed slightly into Rohan who was sweating by now.

Abhimanyu: That's it!!

Abhimanyu yelled. He lifted Akshara up and started to walk away from a suddenly relieved Rohan. He had felt a rush of pain seeing her hurt and could not take the ugly green monster of envy dance in his tummy any longer. Akshara's eyes widened at the unexpected action but then she started to protest. However, Abhimanyu paid no heed to her or the shocked staff as he took strong strides towards his cabin.

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Later,

Akshara is sitting on the couch in Abhimanyu's cabin. He is kneeling beside her on the floor

Abhimanyu: Thank God it's not broken! Dhyan nahi rakhti ho Akshu tum bilkul bhi. Ye cream lagan kuch din tk. Swelling chali jayegi. Ek ice pack bhi manwata hoon mai...raat ko sek krna..aur- (looks at her looking at him) kya hua?

Akshara: Kuch nahi...(in mind: itne haq se mujhe mere gharwale nahi bolte...meri itni chinta...kyu Abhi..?)

Abhimanyu: (in mind: Kyunki pyaar krta hoon mai tumse..)

He bent down and started to apply a gel on her feet.

Akshara: Abhi!! Nahi..

Abhimanyu: Uthne ki koshish mt krna...mujhe mera kaam krne do..

Akshara started getting emotional.

Abhimanyu: Mujhe tumse kuch baat krni hai Akshu..

Akshara nodded.

Abhimanyu: Tum mujhe ignore kyu kr rahi ho?

Akshara: Vo- mai- nahi toh

She gets shocked at his direct question.

Abhimanyu: Baccha nahi hoon Akshu. Samjhta hoon..mujhse ko galti hui hai kya?

Akshara: Nahi..vo..I need to go..

Abhimanyu: Akshu please...tum saza de do..pr ignore mt kro..

The powerful doctor had no ego. He'd beg at her feet if he had to but he cannot let her distance from him.

Akshara: Abhi aisa nahi hai...I – I need to go, vo na Dr. Rohan-

Abhimanyu: Naam mt lo uska!!

Akshara: Abhi?! Mtlb Dr. Abhimanyu...Dr. Rohan-

Abhimanyu: Nahi!! Mai Abhi hoon, tumhara Abhi...Aur kaha na uska naam mt lo.

Akshara: Pr kyu? Kya bigara hai Ro-

Her words died in her mouth as Abhimanyu rose to his feet and smashed his lips on hers. Her eyes widened as she felt his warm lips hard against hers. Slowly, she gave into her feelings and started to respond. His stubble brushed against her soft cheeks as he poured all his week's frustration, anger and jealously into the kiss. His longing for her shined through too. Akshara raised her shaking hands to hold his shoulders.

Soon, he started to slow down a little. The kiss turned from fiery passion to sweet love. He worshiped her mouth and poured his heart and soul into it. Akshara's finger moved to settle on his hair and she tried to match his actions. She let out a throaty moan before breaking the kiss.

They were both breathless! Abhimanyu put his head on hers. They both held each other as they tried to calm down. Abhimanyu looked her slightly swollen lips and red cheeks with pride. Akshara understood his look and smacked his head slightly.

Abhimanyu: God! I love you woman!

Akshara stilled. A million thoughts and emotions rushing through her. Abhimanyu felt stupid for being so direct. He never knew how to delicately handle matters. He had always been direct. The time Akshara spent staring at him, he spent in fear. What if he scared her away?

Akshara was battling her own thoughts but she chose to give him honesty.

Akshara: I love you too, Abhi

Abhimanyu felt all his happiness was directly getting showered on him from heaven. They both rejoiced and later, Akshara shared her worries. Abhimanyu cleared her doubts and reassured her.

Soon, they began dating and they both couldn't be happier. Abhimanyu reprimanded interns for engaging in stupid gossip at work while Akshara teased him due to his baseless jealously. Abhimanyu promised her to be nicer to Rohan who still walked on eggshells around Abhimanyu.

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