Anah's POV

I was on my way towards hospital and  was going through patient's charts on my iPad when the thought of him struck my mind.

Stupid monkey! Men can be so obnoxious, arrogant and filled with superiority complex, that sometimes all I want is to pack them and send them to Mars where they came from.

Why am I even thinking about him?

Focus Anah!

As the Auto came to a halt, I quickly paid the driver and ran inside while balancing all my belongings in my hand. As soon as I signed myself in, junior intern, Shreya assisted me. She was giving me the updates on patients conditions while we were walking to the OT.

Soon I saw a bunch of people waiting outside with terror on their face, with a nod towards Shreya I walked towards them.

"Hello, I am Dr. Anah Ibrahim, Reva's surgeon and gynecologist." All of them hurried and stood by me, eager to know about their loved one's condition.

With a professional and compassionate smile I continued "Who's the husband?". 

"Hello doctor. I am Rajiv Kapoor, Reva's husband", with a quick handshake, I started briefing them about the patients conditions.

"Mr. Kapoor I would like to see you in my cabin, it's something related to your wife's condition". All of them looked at each other with panic filled eyes when an old lady, assuming the mother, softly held his son's hand as if transfering all her strength to him.

For a moment I felt jealous of her unconditional love, jealous that I could never be at the receiving end. Shrugging away the useless thoughts, I handed over the files to Shreya and proceeded towards my cabin.

I was going through all the reports once again, when a knock brought me out of it. The door half opened and Mr. Kapoor nodded at me in acknowledgement.

I gestured him to take a seat which he took rather readily. I sighed " Mr. Kapoor? As you know that Reva is almost 1 month early in labor which is not a very good news, honestly."

He nodded in a haste, I continued " Reva's body is already very weak due to the anaemia and giving birth can take a toll on even a perfectly healthy mother, so in Reva's case chance increases manifold. Not only that, due to the tumor she was diagnosed is situated exactly above the foetus, so C-section is quite risky, we can't take the risk of even a little spillage of that fluid"

"Doctor? Please come to the point" he snapped. My eyes met his anxious ones. "We'll try best to do a safe birth but there is only so much a body can suffer. The baby would be premature and weak. We want you to fill a consent form, agreeing to save the mother if something goes wrong."

He looked at me like I have grown two horns " What are you saying doctor! How can you even ask me to fill such a useless form? Nothing would happen to Reva and our child. It's your duty to make sure about it."

My jaw clenched.

"If you think I am god I am sorry to disappoint you. There is science and then there is something above, sometimes science is not the solution to everything in the world. I will do my best but this is just a procedure, maybe you are right, they would both be fine."

He sighed and apologized, after signing the form he left in a jiffy as if was holding back his emotions and too afraid to show them.

Bless us all Allah Mia!

*Later*

"Okay Reva! I want you to push and push harder", screams of a mother in labor, Reva, rang through the whole OT and maybe through the corridor. So far baby's vitals have been normal but can't say the same for Reva.

"Dr.? She is getting exhausted. Her body is not supporting her to the fullest." The beeping of the ECG took my attention as she was falling into a shock. "Stable her vitals and prepare for a c section".

For a moment nobody moved "Quick!"

Here goes nothing!

After almost two hours of labor and C-section in the OT, we got rewarded by an adorable baby girl. My heart felt at peace when Reva kissed her newborn's forehead and shed tears of both pain and bliss.

This moment always gets to me, the joy of having a part of you and your love alive to cherish throughout a lifetime, is indeed a blessing in disguise. "Shreya? Shift her to her room and constantly monitor her."

"Doctor they are waiting", I nodded at the nurse as I went to the wash area and moved out. Some had tears of joy, some still worried about the unthinkable. With a soft smile, I gave them the big news.

"Congrats! You all have been blessed with a baby girl". Screams of joy erupted amongst them. "Is Reva alright doctor? No complications right?".

For a moment silence surrounded,  "There is nothing major to worry. Just the postpartum could be a little bit difficult and yes baby girl is currently in the incubator. We'll keep her there for an hour, just in case and then you can see her".

Relief washed through everyone's face as they thanked me, soon I was sitting in the comfort of my cabin with my eyes closed and head bent. Thoughts of the guy from earlier clouded my mind.

Stop thinking about monkeys Anah!

A sudden knock brought me out of my reverie, consciously I regained my composure as Reva's mother in law entered.

"Sorry to come without informing Dr." Her old yet soft eyes with gleaming happiness looked at me in a way that made me smile. "It's alright Ma'am! Please have a seat."

I waited for her to speak but she kept silent. Slicing the silence I proceeded "Umm, Is there something you wanted to ask me, about the baby or Reva?"

"I wanted to say Thank you, beta."

I smiled "It's my duty".

Again we fall into silence but this time a more comfortable one. All of a sudden she got up, instinctively so did I. She walked around the table my way and pulled me in warm hug.  "God bless you beta! I wish all the happiness of the world to you"

All I could think was.

"Ameen"