Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good time here. I am up with a LEMON for KaneSal (my beloved OTP) after a long time xD
NOTES: [1] RACS stands for 'Royal Australian College of Surgeons'. [2] POTS stands for 'Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. [3] The story is an Alternate Universe fic, set in Melbourne, Australia. [4] The flashback scenes start with the bold first letter of the first word.
Reader's discretion: [1] This fic has matured themes and a sex scene, you are WARNED.
[2] For doctors/medical students: The story is never supportive of unethical and unsupported relationships between the doctor and the patient. A code of ethics should be strictly followed in your practice. The story is just a fictional setup. Given that, the characters open up about their romantic relationship when their relationship as doctor-patient is officially over ONLY.
Have a great read!
The Meaning of True Love ~
No wonder she acted impulsive again. Tears were flowing from her eyes. They were unstoppable. She was in her messy bedroom. Her clothes were scattered all over with her things. She regretted making permanent decisions for her temporary feelings. She had no guts to talk back to him again and confess her feelings. She showered all her anger on her possessions, toys, and whatnot. She broke her phone charger. Her phone has no charge. She can't text him or talk to him through a call. She lost the guts to speak to him in person. There is no way for her. She has to pretend like she never met him.
In a week, she will go back to her hometown, Canada.
He is going to be engaged to another girl. She is an Australian who is also a surgeon like him. But she has no business between two professionals. She is just a fashion designer. She spent her life studying about clothing, footwear, and accessories. He is a busy surgeon who would only want a woman who works in a similar line. He was drenching the past five years practicing heart and lung surgeries at the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. In a few months, he will be allowed to practice unsupervised. He will open a hospital and start working. He will forget about her. He wouldn't give two shits about her anymore. Who cares?
She wiped her tears, undid her hair, and collapsed on the bed.
A few months ago, she had Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. The physician dealt with her case, but the one she secretly loved contributed too. However, her symptoms have worsened.
He doesn't care anymore. He is gone with his soon-to-be fiance or wife. She wished she never met him in her life.
-x-
She had an appointment at the Royal Australian College of Physicians. Lately, she has been having some chest unease with other symptoms. She was patiently waiting for her turn.
She was equally fretted since students deal with the cases. It is a college, not only a hospital. A surgery student was there for a posting. Thankfully, he was in his last year of training. She felt he must be well-versed compared to the other newbies.
There were nurses taking note of the patients. She was sharing her issue with one of the nurses there. Salima had to be examined by the surgery student. She nodded, though it meant there were chances for her to require surgery too. Nevertheless, she was brave and confident. Her family has a history of heart disease.
The doctor called her. She confidently strolled instead of trembling with fear. The doctor gently greeted her and made her sit opposite to him. The nurse was sharing her issues for an underlying cause. The doctor patiently listened to all of them. The nurse left the room, giving them some privacy.
She couldn't stop staring deep into his blue eyes. He was very handsome and gentle. She could fall for him. He was hotter with his box glasses and charming blue hair. She didn't hesitate to look at the name board. Unfortunately, the room didn't have one.
"Sorry, Miss, this is not my room! I am a surgery student."
"I see," she said.
The doctor looked at her from top to bottom. She seemed a little sleep-deprived. She seemed to breathe a little faster. He knew something was fishy.
"Okay, ma'am, according to the nurse, you seem to have heart palpitations, hypotension, chest discomfort, occasional abdominal cramping, excessive sweating, headaches, dizziness, labored breaths, and mild tremors. You feel an increased heart rate when you are standing, right?"
"Yes, doctor."
"Alright, this could be Hypovolemic Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome. There is a reduced blood volume while standing up. That's the reason why you will feel a rapid heartbeat. You can follow home remedies by taking more fluids and salt in your diet. You need to get a proper sleep. But I need to check and do some imaging tests. Kindly cooperate."
She nodded her head.
The doctor asked her to remove her shirt. He should listen to her heart and lungs to analyze her heartbeats and breathing patterns. She got a little nervous but agreed to cooperate with him. She knows he won't abuse her since he is a professional. She was in her black brazier, but she didn't mind.
"Just relax, mam, and breathe normally."
The touch of the cold stethoscope on her half-bare chest made her shiver a bit. The doctor was busy with the examination, and she did nothing to keep staring. The feeling of the diaphragm on her chest made her a little euphoric as time passed. She had no idea how her heart sounded to him. Nothing besides her steady heartbeats were filling his ears. He was keeping it in different spots. Butterflies were roaming inside her stomach. Without realizing it, she started to breathe deeper.
"Just keep normal, Miss. You can take deep breaths while I listen to your lungs."
"Oh, I'm so sorry!"
"It's okay."
She didn't flinch when he adjusted her bra to listen to her tricuspid and mitral valves. He got her permission, nevertheless. Her eyes fixed on him. He looked so charming and endearing.
"Can you stand up for a second?" he asked her.
She agreed and stood up. Her heart was beating faster. Her heart rate was the lowest when she was lying on the bed.
After examining her in different positions, he listened to her Lungs. She tried to breathe as deep as possible.
"Alright. You have to go for an echocardiogram now."
He received a phone call from the Surgeons College. He was talking to one of his professors.
"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, Miss. I have a surgical posting in my college."
"No problem, sir."
"I am sorry, Miss. I hope you didn't feel uncomfortable during the session."
"It's okay, sir. You don't have to apologize."
"Make sure you take off your jewels for the ECG and ultrasound. You may keep your nose piercing if you wish so. Good luck."
The doctor rushed from the room. Salima put on her shirt till the next doctor would come.
'I wish I knew his name. I hope he will deal with my case.'
After further tests and examinations performed by the physician student, they concluded that she had POTS. The surgeon received the results for further evaluation. She learned the surgeon's name - Kane Yamashita.
-x-
Salima went to meet the surgeon two days later. Kane said he didn't need to undergo any surgery. She felt relieved. He recommended some home remedies and lifestyle changes to control the symptoms. However, there is no exact cure for her condition, but she can live normally with it. In her case, the symptoms might be relapsing and remitting for years. She might have to come for periodic checks. Unfortunately, Kane won't deal with them anymore. He had to examine some patients due to the crowd in the Cardiothoracic department.
After that, Salima barely met Kane.
She was talking to her best friend about her feelings.
"Are you insane, Salima? He is a professional! He didn't mean anything in an intimate sense! He is a professional! Doctors use stethoscopes on bare skin to diagnose properly! Are you out of your mind?"
"I can understand what you're trying to say. But I can't resist these feelings. It's not just about that; Kane was very gentle. He is not a creep! He made sure I was comfortable!" she said.
"You are a bit creepy now, Salima. He did it from a professional point of view. You are romanticizing an ideal doctor-patient relationship. What he did to you was something normal."
"Stop calling me creepy! I am not like that! You never met him in person! It's not about me removing my shirt; he listened to my heart. I felt some love for him."
"I don't want to talk to you further, Salima. You should meet a psychiatrist. Any such relationship would tarnish his reputation. You never knew that Dr. Kane Yamashita is one of the top student doctors in Australia. You should check if it's unethical or vulnerable first."
"Listen, there is nothing creepy about a patient and a doctor falling in love with each other. I will wait for him to finish his course. Above that, he is no longer my doctor now. Doctors can date their former patients too."
"Whatever it is, your wish. You might be right. But I am not responsible if anything happens. I suggest you can talk to the doctor in person. Just tell him genuinely that you have feelings for him. He might understand that. But, he won't return them."
Salima was nervous. She is not yet ready to confess her feelings to him. What if Kane lost his cool and yelled at her? There were too many questions roaming inside her head. She was damn sure Kane doesn't have anything for her. He is nothing more than a professional. She was worried for him too.
-x-
A few weeks passed, and Salima got over her feelings for Kane. She thought it would be inappropriate if she dated him. She was hanging out with some of her colleagues. They were on a beach. They were enjoying the view there.
A few minutes later, Salima and one of her colleagues were going to the parking area to bring their car. Soon, she saw someone familiar there. It's the blue-haired surgeon, Dr. Kane Yamashita. Salima was baffled.
"Hey, what's the matter, Sal?" Frankie asked.
"Nothing! Let's keep going."
Salima was driving the car that day. However, there was some issue starting it.
"Oh no, it's not starting! What the heck?"
Soon, Frankie waved hands to the same blue-haired doctor.
"Excuse me, Mister. Please help us! The car is not starting!"
Salima's eyes widened out of embarrassment.
"What the heck are you doing? We can deal with this ourselves," she whispered.
"Why? Do you want to get stuck here forever?"
"Any help, Miss?"
"Yes, sir! Please help us start the car!" she said.
"Okay! But, can you give me some space, please?"
"Sure!" Frankie gave a thumbs up and got out. Salima cast a demeanor and acted.
"Oh, is it you, doctor?" she asked, sweatdropping.
"Oh, good evening, miss? I hope you are doing good!"
"Yes, I am feeling better now."
"Great."
Kane gently asked her to move. He slid his fingers on the key and tried turning it. The car didn't start again, unfortunately. Salima could feel their closeness. His head could hit her chest anytime. She was still seated in the driver's seat. Her long-lost feelings were at the threshold of returning to her. She felt a big tachycardia now.
"Do you want me to get down, sir?" she asked.
"You don't have to. You might still have POTS. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable." He smiled.
Salima's feelings for Kane returned to her. Her cheeks were red and glossy. She couldn't resist him. She felt like a teenage girl seeing her crush after a long time.
'He still cares for me. How can I not fall for him? I can't control my feelings now! He is so admirable! How can I forget him, after all? It's not a coincidence. I have a feeling that we will end up together. It's so obvious.'
Kane got out of the car. He planned on jump-starting. He bought the two jumper cables. His friend parked his car beside her. He opened both the hood and connected the terminals accordingly. He and Frankie were double-checking everything for things to work efficiently. He made sure the lights were off. He had already neutered the gear of his car.
Salima started her car, and it was idle for several minutes. He patiently waited for the Car to retain its battery.
"Thank you so much for the help, Doctor!"
"You're welcome, Miss," he greeted her.
He was talking about so many things with Salima and Frankie. She loved his mannerism, and her feelings for him matured. Who knows if fate would bring each other again? He smiled at her as if he was in love. She was no longer immune to him. He looked so hot in her eyes. Yet, there was a charm on his face. She could keep looking at him throughout the day. The blue eyes were as deep as an ocean to her. Her night-toned eyes locked on him throughout the conversation. Never in her life has she met a very gentle and caring man. Why wouldn't she want a man like him? The aura he emitted was soothing to her. She wished she could kiss his lips and run away with him. Would he like it? She wanted to make love with him. But she should learn to control her feelings. She was letting her feelings destroy her patience and calm.
She also exchanged phone numbers with him. That was a jackpot for her to stay in touch with him. Salima's other friends started coming there due to their lateness.
"Hey, what's going on here? And why are two cars connected like this?" one of her friends asked her.
"Well, there is a problem with the battery of my car. So, we jump-started it."
"I see."
"And, he is my former Doctor, Kane Yamashita. He is training as a Cardiothoracic surgeon in the RACS," she introduced him to her friends. They acknowledged him and his friend for their help.
Salima's car was fine and could last pretty long. However, Kane suggested her to change the car battery.
-x-
Salima jumped on her bed and started daydreaming about him. Her mind couldn't think of anything else apart from him. She took her phone and kept looking at his profile picture. He had his childhood photo where his mother had him in her arms. She was gorgeous. No wonder Kane has attractive features.
She wanted to lay on his chest and embrace her. She will feel protected.
She closed her eyes and started dreaming.
She was lying on the sand grains, wearing a flowy one-piece. Kane came to her and gently pecked her forehead. He laid himself beside her. His eyes were never off from her. She crawled to him and rested herself against his chest. She can feel his heart. The cool breeze was caressing their bodies. The calm waves flirted with their clothes.
She opened her eyes and felt afresh.
'Kane, you have no idea how much I love you. You mean everything to me. I am not with my parents now. They are in Canada. I feel so lonely, Kane. I want you now. I just feel like staying by your side. Your presence is more than enough for me. I don't need anything else in my life. If you want, you can place the cold diaphragm on my chest again. I wanted to feel the cold yet the soothing presence on my chest. You can decipher my love for you by listening to my heart again. Please, Kane. Come to me now. I'm eagerly waiting for your presence now. I want to feel safe and protected. Come and embrace me within your arms…'
She couldn't wait the next time she would meet him.
She couldn't help hold her horses, so she called him.
'I hope he won't be busy now.'
"Hello?"
"Hi, Doctor! It's Salima here!"
"Oh, hi! Did you reach home safe?" he asked her.
"Yes! And I've given my car for service."
"Good, you listened to me," Kane chuckled.
"Thank you very much for the help, Doctor. Nothing would've been possible without your help."
"You don't have to thank me, it's my pleasure."
"Aww, thank you so much. Well, Doctor, umm. I kinda of feel lonely these days, you know. That's the reason why I called you. I just feel like talking to you now."
"Oww, sure. We can talk. I'm free now before I go for a night shift," he laughed over the phone.
"Do you have a night shift today, sir?"
"Not really. I might get a call suddenly."
"I see."
"Honestly, I don't feel like talking to a patient now. Instead, we are more like friends now. I like it that way, you know."
"I feel the same! I feel very comfortable around you."
"I'm contented to hear that. Do you have any health issues manifesting POTS now?"
"I've recovered from most of them! I have to thank you very much! Honestly speaking, your advice helped me the most! I can't believe I've recovered so much!"
"Amazing! If you want, come for a check-up tomorrow. I will come to the Physician's college for some appointments."
Salima was speechless. Her happiness knew no end.
"Salima? Are you there?"
"Oh, sure! I'll come tomorrow!"
"Alright. But try to come between One and Three in the afternoon. I will have surgery to do in the morning hours. I hope you will be free."
"Sure, sir."
-x-
Salima could still remember her days with Kane. Kane didn't have feelings for her at all, but she felt like Kane was actually in love with her. Deep in his heart, he cared so much for her. But Kane didn't come out as she expected. He cared about his job more than her feelings. She never had the guts to admit it. It was her mistake. She should've confessed before he agreed to his marriage to some other woman. After all, she was nothing more than a cute pal to him. He viewed her as a close friend.
It's tough for her to accept the harsh reality. Besides that, her health condition started to drop. She developed nausea, vomiting, and other neuro issues too. She couldn't work efficiently due to that reason. Sometimes, she has fainted.
She doesn't want to go to another doctor. The past will strike her heart and ridicule her.
Whenever she stood up, she felt her heart would come out of her rib cage and end her life.
She was in a dilemma. Should she give up on her feelings and get some self-worth for her? Or should she continue pursuing for the love of her life?
She is going to Canada soon. She won't be able to meet him again. She is going to see him for the last time on his engagement.
Maybe god was playing mind games with her for all these days.
-x-
"Your health is improving. You are taking good care of your health."
Salima was happy to hear.
"You were grinning throughout the session. Do you love visiting doctors? I'm curious."
"Well, I'm just happy because I've gotten better."
Kane nodded and prescribed for her, "Well, you can take these medications for a few more days. You will improve further."
"Thank you, doctor."
"It's my pleasure. Besides that, keep following the home remedies. You have had good sleeping patterns lately. If you are having any issues with these medications, please tell me. Some might have side effects, so please stick to the doses."
She nods.
-x-
She was in touch with Kane. She called him whenever she had free time. They often talk over the phone, crack jokes, and share their stories. But Salima never had the guts to convey her feelings to him yet. She kept it hidden for a long time. She felt her confession night ruin their relationship, and that's the reason she played safe for a while. Kane loved being around her. Yet, he never had anything romantic for her. Kane loved her as a friend. How would he react when she confessed one day?
There was nothing other than Kane in her mind. He was always in her thoughts. Sometimes, she can't think about anything but him.
She visited him in the Surgeons college when she had time. Kane always welcomed her presence and talked to her during his short breaks. She loved the way he looked when he was wearing his scrubs and had that expressionless face when he was going back to the Operation theatre.
One day, Kane had a long break than usual. He and Salima were talking about so many things.
"I think you are eager to get a surgery," Kane teased her.
"Oh, not really! I do go my way home, so I think about visiting you when time permits."
Kane smirked a bit.
"Okay, I have a question for you. I hope you won't mind it," Kane said.
"Sure, I don't mind."
"How does it feel to be a close friend of mine?"
"Huh?"
"I'm sorry if that made you feel awkward. I don't have many friends to talk to. I'm a busy surgeon student who can't spare time for the smallest things, except when I force myself. The current registrars, just like me, are good friends of mine. I lost touch with both my college and school friends. I don't stay with my parents now. I am all alone. How would you like to meet a boring man like me?"
"I find you interesting because I like the way you are. You don't care about what others think of you. You love doing your job, and that matters the most. People who work hard to save the lives of people need a lot of attention and love. You are very gentle and caring. That's the reason why I love talking with you."
"I need those words so badly, thank you. You are a great person," he smiled softly.
"Loneliness is a choice, but it will affect your health. You need some good companions, you know."
"You are right, Sal. Thanks for reminding me. I'll make sure to be a good companion for you. My field is not an excuse to develop a few bonds."
Salima was silent for a moment. She couldn't control her flushing cheeks.
"Would you like to have a seat?" he asked her.
"I can manage."
"Oh, please! You shouldn't strain yourself when you are improving."
"It's okay, I can manage."
Kane sighed and said, "I'm telling this as a doctor."
"Sorry, I'll sit."
"Hey, don't feel bad about it. I was just concerned for you."
Salima sat on the chair which Kane bought her.
"Thank you."
"It's my pleasure," he smiled innocently.
"Shall I tell you something?"
"Sure, you can," he assured her.
"I don't see husbands caring this much for their pregnant wives. But you care so much for a random girl who has POTS. Shall I tell you how great you are? Your future wife should be blessed to have you!"
"Salima, I am so flattered! I'm not great like you claim to be. I have flaws."
"And your flaws probably define you. You are flawed the right way."
Kane chuckled, and he didn't have anything to say.
"Thanks for the appreciation. Despite it's too much to take, I feel gleeful."
Salima chuckled. She loved him acknowledging her this much.
She asked him, "If you don't mind, can we go out together? Just both of us?"
"Sure, we can try that. Where shall we go?"
"I am okay with anything. Maybe, to some movie?"
"That's a good idea."
Salima laughed with him. They were talking to each other for a long time, and soon, it was time for her to leave.
"Okay, you gave me a stress-bursting time. I can do my surgery effectively. Thank you, Salima."
"You're welcome!"
-x-
Salima's outing with Kane was one of her best memories. They both opted to go to a romance-based film. Throughout the film, Salima just feels excited and rendezvous around Kane. He was busy watching it, but she cared only about his presence. She barely ate the popcorn which they shared.
After the movie night, they went out for dinner. Kane aided her with sitting and standing throughout the day. She loved his gestures and sweet language. The random strangers thought they were a couple. Salima loved that feeling, and Kane got cracked up. She just wished it was true. She wants Kane to love her so much.
-x-
A few months passed by. Kane was nearing the end of his registrarship in the RACS. After that, he can practice unsupervised. He will be a Cardiothoracic Surgeon officially.
There was nothing peculiar between him and Salima. They were just regular friends who had some small phone calls. Both of them were getting busy with their work, day by day. Nevertheless, their bond never ceased a bit. They try to make up some time for themselves. It's just that they couldn't make enough time during these months.
Out of the blue, Salima decided to visit Kane in the College. She wants to meet him and talk with him.
Salima drove her car to the place. She didn't see any Doctor outside any of the Operation theatres. There would be a few Doctors roaming around. Kane wasn't there either.
Suddenly, two surgeons came to her. One of them had a very disgusted expression when she saw Salima there.
"Aren't you the woman who got too close to Kane?" she asked in mockery.
"Sorry, but can you be a bit polite? I don't want to be harsh with you."
The girls started giggling.
"Listen, you are not a professional. Your course is not even a piece of cake. You barely have to study a thing, whereas we work a hundred times harder than you. Understand that clothes become discolored and ragged one day. We don't need someone like you to make clothing for us. So, understand that Kane is way out of your league. Your job is not half-valued as ours. So, stop following him. You will ruin his life and reputation."
The other girl couldn't control her giggles.
"You still can't make yourself look prettier than me with clothes and accessories. What an ugly bitch you are," she mocked again.
"Madam, you are so rude. Understand that this is not your college. You just came as a consultant," The receptionist was overhearing their conversation.
"Get a life. You are worse than trash! I'm a qualified surgeon!" the girls couldn't control their laughter. They left soon enough.
"I am extremely sorry, ma'am. Do you want some coffee?"
"It's okay. I guess Dr. Kane is busy now. I'll meet him later."
"He finished his case five minutes-"
Salima left already. It was evident she was hurt deeply.
She drove the car faster and reached home.
She did nothing. She was on her bed, sitting in a corner. Kane called her over the phone several times, but she didn't care to attempt them.
Salima didn't want to take the words so deep into her heart, but maybe she was dating Kane. She didn't like Kane being close to Salima. The girl was beautiful, yet arrogant.
'Maybe I should not fall for a man like Kane. He might look for a woman in the same line as he is. I'm a very ordinary textile designer. I am out of his league. He is a professional. After all, I would bring him down if I married him. I don't deserve him at all. I'm so worthless to him. He will have a convenient future by marrying someone like her. I have no place in his life. I am not supposed to have. Why didn't I realize this earlier? How pathetic am I? Kane, I still love you with all my heart. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. I fear we might not meet again. Our paths will never cross.'
She slowly bit her inner lips and sobbed. She removed Kane from her contacts and call history. She sent him all their pictures through WhatsApp before deleting them on her phone. She deleted his WhatsApp.
She flung her phone and cried hard.
"I want to forget you once and for all, Kane! Please leave my life!" she rummaged through the cupboard to pick up her prescription. She threw the thin paper in the dustbin and burnt all the medicines. She didn't care if her health worsened; she wanted to forget him.
-x-
The next day, Salima went to a park. She was sluggishly looking at the sunset. All people were happy, except her. She is struggling to get over her lovesickness. She started sipping some water from her flask. She became frustrated when she saw couples roaming in the park. She was itching to move from that place. But she had nowhere to go. She is supposed to have some talks with her companion, with whom she might not reunite at all. Instead, she will spend her life like a loner. Everything was a somber grey hue to her. She felt like drowning herself in a sea of melancholy.
"Hey, Salima!"
She heard the familiar voice and jolted.
"Oh, Hi, Kane! H-How are you?"
"I'm doing good!" he smiled and sat beside her. "Thanks for sending the pics."
"You're welcome."
Salima cast a fake smile and adjusted her ponytail.
"I tried calling you yesterday, but you didn't attempt any of them.
"Sorry, I had a work last night. I hope you didn't mind, Kane."
"It's okay. Well, I have a crucial thing to tell you now. As a friend, I think you should know this."
"Feel free to tell me, Kane," she smiled mildly.
"The thing is, my engagement will happen in a month. I'll be moving to a different stage of my life soon. I hope you will come that day as a beloved friend. The bride will be interested to know you. You both can be great friends. She will love your company!"
Salima knew that Kane would tell that to her, but not so soon. She was disheartened but tried to act calm, "Congratulations, Kane! It's a good news!"
"Thank you, but I am a little nervous. That's the reason why I want to talk with you now. Your words can calm me."
Salima gave a fake chuckle.
"Okay, I wish you all the best for your new life. I know this is a new landmark. You will have many responsibilities, but that's a part of life. Your partner is blessed to have you. You are a great person. So, take care of her, love her deep in your heart. Stand by her side every time. Make sure you take her out on dates, surprise her with gifts, and have lovely children. Help her with chores. Be a good husband and father. But before that, stay in touch with her before getting married. Have a wonderful life."
"Thank you, Salima. I need those words. I am not prepared for a new life yet. I need your support."
"Sure, I will. I'm willing to help you in any way. As a girl, I can understand her feelings. I hope she is a wonderful woman."
Kane smiled.
"Yes, she is a great friend. She is an intermediate senior of mine who passed out a few months back. She came to our hospital as a consultant yesterday."
Salima was devastated to hear that. The doctor made fun of her when she wanted to visit Kane. She somehow figured out that Salima loves being with him.
"Oh, it's nice to hear. Congratulations."
"Thank you."
Salima was on the verge of crying. If it were some other woman, she would not have a problem. But, the consultant was very rude to her. Kane is going to marry one of the worst women out there. She felt sorry for Kane. But what if the girl is good with him? As long as she is on good terms with Kane, it doesn't matter. Kane is happy with her. Kane can get the best for him. She is convinced. After all, Kane is very kind and caring. The woman was right. Salima doesn't deserve Kane at all. Salima is nowhere to him. She just has to move out from his life slowly.
Kane and his partner were going to a dinner that night. He asks Salima to join them, but she rejects his offer, claiming she has a meeting and they both need privacy. She didn't lie, it was the truth. At least it saved her from the arrogant woman.
"Sorry to disturb you, Salima. I know you have gotten busier. I will try my best not to trouble you. Tell me when you are free because I want you to meet her. She will love your company. I am sure that you both will become best friends."
"Sure, I'll hit you up when I'm free."
"Thank you."
-x-
A month later, nothing has changed. Salima almost lost touch with Kane and barely spoke a few words. She was in her room, working with her got a great job opportunity in Canada. She completed her high school and claimed her college degrees in her hometown. Salima has gained experience and become more skillful in her profession. She will move to a higher position in her field and start to earn more. Salima doesn't have to depend upon a man or her parents for her livelihood. She can live her life independently. But Salima struggled to move on. She felt very lovesick, her mental health was affected, and her symptoms worsened. Salima avoided the home remedies and the medications. Her health could have improved if she had followed them. She doesn't want to think about Kane anymore.
Her days were very regular. She was following her routine like an average person. She was disinterested. She felt bland days instead of exciting ones.
Salima hung out with her friends, but she never enjoyed them anymore. She couldn't take out the lump in her throat and chest.
Salima started getting dizziness and nausea. They got worse, and once, she fainted on the doorstep. If not for her neighbor, she would lie there for a long time.
She didn't want to visit a doctor at all. It will remind her of Kane again. She started hating healthcare professions and drugs. She wanted to die of any disease. She didn't mind if her POTS could lead to cardiac failure. She can leave the earth without any burdens within herself.
She is hoping to live a life for herself. She was trying her best. She didn't want to depend on her feelings that knew no way. It's a haywire now.
She wished she could talk all her issues to someone, but her friend never liked her falling for Kane. She didn't want to tell her parents. They might screw her up for having a complicated love life. She has no one to share her dilemma with.
'Kane, my brain is itching to throw you out of my life. You are making me feel so insane and helpless at this point. I don't want to hate you. But I want to pretend that I never met you in my life. Do you know? I was so in love with you that I felt like becoming over-possessive. But I couldn't, because it was wrong. I'm tarnishing myself. I wish to vent all my feelings to you, but I will disrupt your inner peace when you are ready to accept another woman. My heart is equally competing to be truthful to my feelings. What shall I do now? Why am I forcing myself to poke my nose into my feelings? Why did you change my life with your presence? Why were you too nice to me? Why did you make me fall for you, give up on you, fall for you again, and give up on you now? Why? Please tell me! I want an answer to this! Are you playing with my feelings? Are you testing me so much? Please tell me now!'
She picked up her phone and dialed Kane's number. She couldn't get rid of him from her call history. He kept calling her again. He texted her on WhatsApp again. She could just block his number and move on, but she will hurt him. She wants to get a life where Kane doesn't exist to her.
"Hey, Salima. I haven't heard from you for a long time. How are you? Are you okay?"
"Yes, I've been good. I'm working a little hard to get promoted. I'm sorry if I've lost touch with you."
"No worries, it's okay to be a little ambitious. All the best."
"Thank you."
"Well, are you free anytime? Maybe we can go out alone."
Salima replied without thinking twice, "Well, can you give me some time to think? I'll call you in a few hours. I am a bit busy."
"Fine."
Salima could feel a sudden drop in his energy. She thought this was a way to get rid of Kane by gradually deterring their relationship in pieces.
'Maybe he has realized that I am avoiding him. Sorry, Kane, I'm doing this for the good of both of us. I hope you'll understand my intentions.'
Instead of calling Kane, she decided to speak with Frankie. She was her closest colleague. Frankie understood her feelings, consoled her in person, and tried ways to help Salima. They worked to an extent, but they weren't enough.
-x-
She is irked to think about the past now. Despite being in her broken state, she prepared to move. Her passports, VISA, and other documents were ready. She will leave Australia in one week and move to Canada. She couldn't ignore her feelings yet. But a fresh start can retain her real persona. Given that, there will be a new maturity in her.
She bought a new charger and went to her company. She has to sign a few documents before resigning her job officially. It was quite a procedure since she was moving to a different company. She has to come the next day to for resignation.
Frankie moved to Brazil and was engaged to her acquaintance, Mario. Salima was happy for her, and her talks with Frankie changed her. It took time for her, but it was effective.
Salima understood that she can't forget him. Instead, she has to move on with the scar in her heart. She will be a strong woman.
At home, she spent her night cooking a delicious dinner for herself and binge on her favorite Netflix series. It was past her curfew, but she didn't care. It was past One-thirty in the morning. She slept on her comfortable sofa.
-x-
Salima was in an open-spaced beach restaurant. Barely ten people were there because it was just the opening time. The restaurant was around two hundred meters from the beach. It was famous for its seafood. The customers and tourists enjoy the place. The restaurant gets crowded during special occasions and holidays. People come with families and close friends. College students prefer not to visit since it's pretty expensive. Tourists from the nearby resort come for adventure activities and spend more time. But Salima came just for the beach and maybe for a small drink. She was in no mood for a heavy meal.
She was wearing a white sleeveless beach dress with blue and green florals. Her eyes locked on the vast and the sky. The sight was beautiful and soothing. That can calm her.
She wanted to roam around Melbourne before she left Australia. She will miss her colleagues, her friends, and finally, Kane.
She was standing close to the waves that wet her bare feet. It was a hot morning, and she wished she had worn more sunblock. But it will make her skin more oily. She hates the feeling.
She kept thinking about everything that happened to her. It's a little experience for her to move on in life.
She has come a long way and has matured enough to handle anything in her life. She is proud of herself.
'I wish I could get something better than Kane in my life. I still haven't found something better than him. I have to remain patient now.'
Suddenly, she noticed someone beside her. The presence was very familiar.
"Kane? I didn't expect you here."
"Yes, because you were too busy not to talk with me for all these days," he was sipping his mocktail. He was wearing a pair of coolers.
"How pathetic. You didn't believe me at all. I want to spend some time for myself."
"Hmm," Kane nods.
"Okay, you look a bit down today. What's the reason?"
"Nothing much, but I think I need a break. I finished my requirements to become a surgeon unsupervised because I was way ahead in my initial years. I was sleep-deprived then because I used to take in many night shifts. I just have a handful of cases left now. The college offered me little breaks then and there for the past month. Thanks that I finished everything in advance."
"Great going, Doctor Kane," she teased.
"Hmm. Thank you."
"And, how are your arrangements for the engagement?" she asked him.
Kane chuckled for once before telling the truth, "I should've told you earlier, but my engagement got canceled."
Salima was alarmed to hear that, yet she was a little relieved. At least Kane got rid of her.
"Why? What happened?"
"Clara cheated on me," he removed his shades.
Salima took a deep breath and let it out. She was shocked.
"How?"
"I had a get-together with undergraduate batchmates a week ago. We were celebrating in a hotel. Clara was in the same hotel, in a bar. She seemed to have drunk too much, so she hooked up with a random stranger. I dared not to look at her again, but I had to when my parents talked with hers'. We got the engagement canceled."
"How did you know that?"
"My Indian friend wanted me to help her arrange her return journey. We planned for three days. But Clara ruined the first day with my batchmates. I met them after a long time, and she…" Kane drank a portion of his mocktail.
"I went to meet her in the room, along with another batchmate of mine. But we knocked on the wrong door, and I saw that bitch Clara with a stranger. I cried so bad. I was crying in my friend's room. She was next to my register number. I couldn't help her much. She felt sorry for me. All my batchmates learned this and tried to console me. We had scheduled our plans for the next day. And you know that I live alone. My parents came from Bendigo to talk with Clara's parents about canceling the wedding. Her parents are too good, but that's the reason why they spoilt Clara so much. We found that Clara did this twice before. Goddamn, how pathetic."
Salima couldn't help laughing.
"This is not a joke! I'm serious!"
"Well, you thought that she was an angel, right? She is a drunkard and, ironically, a chest surgeon!"
Kane got hurt for a moment.
"I'm sorry. I am not supposed to laugh at it."
"It's okay, I didn't mind that. I trusted Clara too much."
"I'm sorry for what happened to you. But how did your batch meet to go on?"
"My parents did allow me to go since they didn't want to ruin my time with them. We adjusted a bit and made the meet a success."
"I'm happy to hear that, at least."
"Thank you. I'm glad I got rid of Clara. I mean, that pathetic bitch is the biggest thot-"
"Kane," she colored at his language.
"Sorry."
"Actually, I wanted to ask you one thing, but there is so much you have to explain. Shall I?"
Salima didn't want to hear anything besides the sound of the waves. Yet, she nodded her head in approval.
"Are you going back to Canada?" he was serious. Salima gulped, and he could see some bones in her neck.
"Yes, Kane. I will get a promotion. I have many reasons, which I can't explain right now."
"Did Clara harass you?" he asked. He didn't face her yet.
"How do you know?"
"The receptionist has taken a video of it. She showed me this," Kane pulled his phone out and opened the video.
"She didn't tell me for many days since she was on a medical leave. I heard from her after our batch meet. I still can't believe why I was close to her. We didn't have anything romantic as such, but we could have. I'm so grateful she left my life. I am just celebrating this myself to have left a two-faced woman," Kane clinked the glass into the air and drank the entire mocktail.
"I'm glad for you in that sense."
"Also, I can't apologize enough. But I'm sorry for what Clara has done to you. And I'm being honest with you. I wouldn't have been this upset if Clara never harassed you. I mean, I could've gotten over it was just Clara who would leave me, but I'm still disheartened that you will leave me too. I still can't get over that. You were a good companion for me. I can't afford to live a life without you! Now, neither of you will be there anymore. But for Pete's sake, I don't want Clara back."
Salima was surprised to hear his honest feelings.
"I just realized I was more depressed about your absence than Clara's. I think there could be more in this," Kane's cheeks were red.
"I realized I loved you. I still love you. I never loved Clara in the first place. I just felt we were having an arranged marriage."
"Why did you take so much time?" she sobbed. She can't control her feelings again.
"I was convinced that you were the best thing in my life! Why did you do this to me?" she sobbed heavily.
"I'm so sorry, Salima. I always loved being around you. I should be honest with my feelings now. I never gave a second thought to why I loved your presence. Now, when I consider everything between us, we are more than friends."
He cast a sad smile. Salima felt sorry for him. Kane is a surgeon student. He had no space and time for all of these. But he understood himself more when he threw out all the surgeon's excuses.
"How many times should I throw out my feelings for you? When I came for the check-up that day, I couldn't help falling for you. But we had a normal doctor-patient relationship, so for the sake of modesty, I tried my best giving up. It does not stop there. We met on the beach. You gave a jump start to my car. We talked with each other and our friends. I got closer to you. I fell for you again. We went out, and my feelings for you were permanent. I can't imagine a life without you. When I heard about your engagement, you had no idea how tough it was! And here we are. You keep making me fall for you again, " she yelled.
"Did you love me right from that day, Salima?" Kane was aback.
"I did! I do!" she pushed him out of rage. She calmed down a bit and hugged him. He can feel her tears on his chest. Kane bought his arms and wrapped them around her shoulders. She felt safe and protected. He felt her warm body on him.
"Remember, your future wife is the luckiest woman on this earth! Make sure you give her extra attention and care when she is pregnant. You were able to care so much for her when she had POTS!" she yelled.
"I am sorry, Salima. You can punish me for this. I should not restrict your ambitions for the sake of our relationship. You go to Canada and shine in your career. I'll be happy for you. But remember that I will always love you, no matter what. I won't marry anyone. I don't have to."
"Kane, shall I tell you the truth? It's easy to shine in my career. But it's a blessing to get someone precious like you. I don't want to leave you. I don't want to go to Canada. I can apply for a hundred fashion designing jobs, but I can only have one life partner who will love me with his heart. I can nail my career regardless of where I am. But I can never have anyone like you in my life! I don't want to leave you! I can't get someone like you! Be it in any part of the world!" she sobbed again.
"It's okay, your decisions are respected!" Kane chuckled and held her close. He intimately dragged his hands along her vertebral column and waist.
Salima parted from him, sniffed a bit, and wiped her tears.
"Thank you, Kane."
"No. I have to thank you, Salima."
It didn't take so much time for them to start kissing. The kiss was passionate, endearing, and full of euphoria. Their tongues were collided. Kane could feel the scent and her lip balm smudging his lips. He could feel her breasts crushed by him, the sensational movements of her, her warmth, her nose, and the love within. She kneeled up so much to reach his height, but she loved the little experience. They had small kisses in succession, and it took time for them to end.
They opened their eyes and sighed.
"That was wonderful," Salima remarked. Her cheeks were red.
"Because I am lucky to kiss a girl like you. Thanks for giving me the first kiss of my life," Kane said. He genuinely smiled at her.
"Tell, Sal. What shall we do today?"
"I want to spend this day with you. You and me, throughout the day."
"Well, I have an idea," Kane put on his coolers.
"You are looking so hot, Mr. Boyfriend.," she flirted with her hands tied on her back.
"Thanks, but umm-" Kane scanned her head to toe. But his eyes were on her chest for a long time. She wore a chain, but her dress had a low neck. He could see her cleavage.
"Pervert! What do you want? Examine my chest? This time without my bra? Go ahead!" she yelled.
"No hospital stuff today, and I'm very modest. I won't do that," Kane coughed.
Salima smirked and glued to him by the side.
"Well, I know you have something in your mind today," she teased him. Kane's face was turning beet.
"Ahem, alright. I have a room booked at the resort today. If you want, we can have some fun today," Kane said. He grabbed her by the waist. Salima produced an impish grin.
"Probably, we should jumpstart our relationship. It's not just our cars," Salima remarked.
"I'm all for it, Miss."
Salima missed him calling like that. She loved that.
"Thank you, Doctor Kane," she winked.
He lent her his hand. She gently clutched hers' and walked along with him. He loved the warmth of her hand.
-x-
The room was aesthetically pleasing. The interiors and walls were off-white to pastel brown, with some wooden decors and furniture. The bed was at the center towards the wall. Kane and Salima entered the room and were mesmerized.
They removed the shoes and placed them on the rack. Kane locked the door. The curtains were closed, so the room was slightly darker. Salima leaned against the wall and looked at him. Their glances were full of love and lust at that moment. He was just making her run for breaths. The sight of her boyfriend tempted her. She came close to him and removed her rubber band. The lush hair drooped down from a high ponytail.
"You are so beautiful," Kane ran his index finger along the long axis of her forehead to the tip of her cleavage. She breathed, and he could feel her chest moving. She closed her eyes. Kane was amused to see her. They started the foreplay, yet she enjoyed it as if Kane started smashing her.
He gently made her lie on the bed. The fiery hair spread into strands on the bed. He knew she was having some problem with the POTS, so he decided to make her not get up. Lying down would be the best for her.
He inched his face close to her. They can feel each other's breaths on their lips and noses. He closed the gap between their lips quickly. He was molding them with flames of passion. He could feel the softness of her lips as he made the kisses deeper and more intimate. His lips crawled to the side of her neck. He activated her sensitive spots by kissing at her pulse point. The feel of his lips on her neck made her heart flutter. He can feel her excitement and enjoyment. She was grasping his blue hair with her tender fingers.
His fingers slid under the straps of her dress and hauled them along her hands. He undressed her, and he discarded his clothes after flinging hers'. He paid no attention to her plump breasts when she came for the check-up, but he loves them now. They were so intact under her lavender bra. She loved how he was taking their foreplay to a different league. He is built and very fit. Salima loved staring at his body. Height-wise, she looked a bit tiny compared to him. She was amused by how he had to fold his knees to explore her body. His cologne scent was exploiting her nostrils. Soon, the fragrance will go off by the smell of their makeout.
Kane took the session slow and steady. He made sure she was not uncomfortable. Kane can see her enjoying his sensual gestures. He ran his palms over her slender body to pinch and massage a few areas. He can hear her soft and whispery moans ringing in his ears. Salima pierced his back with sharp nails. But Kane didn't wince a bit. He appreciated her bold nature.
On the other hand, he started noticing some glow on her cheeks. They were still glossy in the dark room. Her nose bridge was also glossing.
"Do you want to remove my nose piercing too?" she asked.
"It looks so hot on you," he winked. Salima smirked. Kane has always loved that on her left nostril.
"I remember you not asking me to remove the piercing when I came for the check," Salima gently rubbed her index finger on his chest and teased his nipple. Kane felt tingly.
"It's not fair. You aren't equally naked."
Kane's fingers unhooked her bra, and he trailed the straps along her hands. Her heart rummaged through her chest walls. She breathed deep when he clasped her breasts with his palms. They were big enough to mold her mounds. His thumbs tickled them. Salima slightly chuckled. He can also feel her apical heartbeat under her left breast. The pulsating sensation made him a little nostalgic. He loved her erect breasts with rounded nipples.
He kissed her cleavage and retreated his hands from her waist. His craving lips suckled her mound on the right of her chest. She felt tingles when Kane increased the pace. His fingers didn't stop nibbling her other nipple yet. The session got her excited too much. Her moans got a little audible. There was an excitement in her tone.
"Your peaches are lovely," Kane remarked. Salima smirked.
"Come on! I want more. You haven't had enough of those peaches yet."
Salima breathed a bit seductively.
Kane's lips suckled the other nipple. He did it a little longer. She felt comforted, relaxed, and soothing. He loved the way she tasted. She was made so beautiful. Kane could keep suckling her mounds throughout the day. He liked how she was breathing. He loved how her breasts moved when he was playing with them.
"I'm the luckiest person on the earth right now," she said in a low-pitched tone.
Kane started to sweat a bit. Some of the drops trickled on her soft skin. Their intimacy got deeper.
Kane's lips crawled to her tummy and licked her belly button. He explored her armpits, her hips, waist, and vertebral column. He places soft and passionate kisses along her spinal cord. Her sensations did peak when he was simultaneously tickling her around her trunk.
"Oh, Kane, you are making this exciting! Go ahead!"
Kane was exhausted. He almost collapsed on his girlfriend. She can feel his weight on her.
"I'm sorry."
Kane crawled to her side. He admired her side angle.
"You are my ideal wifey material, you know. I love your body. You have more than that."
"Undress me like this when you examine the next time."
"Sorry, girlfriend. That should be within professional boundaries. I can't help it. Maybe we can have sweet stething sessions."
"I like it. Okay, let's continue to get rid of holy water," Salima winked.
Salima was exploring him for a while. She loved kissing his shoulders, placing wild hickeys on his neck, teasing his sensitive points, and licking his cheeks. They taste their tongues during their mini-breaks. She couldn't get enough of Kane's bold body. She loved tickling and kissing his abs. She loved teasing his nipples, but he didn't react much. He looked like a bobcat. Salima was annoyed.
"Don't you find it exciting?"
"I am relaxed. But I'm tired," Kane's eyelids started drooping.
Kane was panting for a while.
A few minutes later, Kane signaled her for the crucial part. Salima nodded, breathed a bit, and lay down. Kane got on top and drew his hands to her inner thighs. He teased her. Kane can feel her wet juices through her panties. Kane's hands slipped into her thighs. He got rid of her remaining underwear. Kane discarded his boxers.
He set both of them in a missionary position. Kane slowly spread her legs and brought his organ toward her virgin walls. Her juices helped to lubricate her genital area, but she felt some sharp pain. Tears started to flow out. Yet Kane tried to make it as gentle as possible. He started slow. Kane kissed her in between. Then, he wiped her tears, brought their noses close, and kissed her lips. She started feeling pleasured and managed to ignore the pain.
Kane increased the thrusts. Her tears started to overflow her eyes. He comforted her by holding her firmly in his arms. He can see a soft smile on her face.
Kane took out his organ, and Salima gasped for breath. He can see the happiness radiating from her eyes. He placed a small peck on her forehead before wrapping a blanket on them.
"I loved it," she seductively whispered in his ears. She came close to him and laid her head close to his heart. The thumping from his chest mellowed her. Kane put his other hand around to secure her. They stayed like that for five minutes.
Finally, they consummated their love. She was happy, so was he.
Salima's phone vibrated. She got a message. She opened her phone and checked them. She chuckled after reading it. Kane took out his hand and laid free.
"What happened, Sal?"
"It's not very good news, but something good for our relationship. My transfer to Canada got canceled. But I will be moving to the company in Melbourne. An International branch of the supposed company is in this city, so I will get promoted and get a better job now."
"That's a good news. Congratulations! Do you want to leave me forever?"
"I won't," Salima clung to him again. He chuckled and held her.
Kane's phone vibrated too. But he got a phone call and got disgusted.
'Sheesh, I haven't blocked this bitch yet.'
Salima looked at it and showed an annoyed expression. He connected to the number.
"Kane, this is Clara," there was a slight hesitation in her voice. She was afraid to talk to him again.
"What is it? Why did you call me?" Kane was annoyed.
"I am sorry for everything, Kane. I shouldn't have hooked up with random fellows. Imagine Kane, who will marry me now? You are the only person who is there for me. I love you genuinely. And I am sorry if I've hurt your friend too. As a patient, she didn't deserve that. Please convey my apologies to her."
"Hmm. I'm glad you've realized this. But too bad, Clara. I can never get with a woman like you. I can't understand why a doctor like you can verbally harass and bully a dear patient of mine. I don't care if you love me genuinely anymore. It's all over. It's too late now. I have moved on from this cursed relationship."
"Kane, I want to get with you again. I am very sorry. I can't live without-"
"Actually, I don't mind if you just had unintentional flings with guys. But I still can't get over how much you've hurt Salima. She didn't deserve them. She is loyal to her feelings, unlike you. She still had the courtesy to consider my boundaries too. You can never be like her. I'm so sorry."
There was an awkward silence.
"What did you tell her? The clothes she designs get ragged one day? Too bad. You never realized that we don't need clothes to show love for someone," Kane mocked. Salima couldn't help controlling her laughter.
"What do you mean?" Clara was shocked.
"You still couldn't figure out? I was just expressing my mood, dearie," Kane mocked her again.
Clara's eyes widened, and gasped in shock.
"What the hell did you do? Don't say that you…"
Kane and Salima started giggling.
"Wow, Sherlock!"
"That's hypocrisy! How can you do the same and blame me?"
"I never did that before I broke up with you. I was loyal to you. You broke that!"
"Damn it!" she cried over the phone.
"You said something else. Salima couldn't look prettier than you, or something? With dresses and accessories? Remember that no one can be beautiful just with them. You might have good looks, but Salima has the most beautiful heart. You are ugly when it comes to personality. Salima is a beautiful woman. You are jealous of her beauty. And the effect of your plastic surgery will come off, right?"
Clara was silent.
"You won't believe me, but Salima is a hundred times prettier than you. She looks so bold and sexy, do you know? She is drop-dead gorgeous!" he winked. Salima smirked and kissed his cheek.
"It is unethical for a patient and doctor to be in a relationship. But here is the catch. She is no longer my patient. My contribution to her case was over a long time ago. After all, having a genuine romantic relationship with a patient is far better than harassing them. Understand that. Our relationship is not corruptive or exploitative. It occurred naturally without salacious intent. Our sexual relationship is not inappropriate. We can explore each other's bodies when we are truly in love. You can never understand true love."
Clara couldn't tell anything. She was guilty.
"I'm sorry, Clara. I don't want to think about you hereafter. Find someone better. I'm going to block you on all the socials. So, do you have any last words?"
Clara was quiet.
"Nothing much, but goodbye Kane. Hope you have a good life with her. I won't interfere. All the best. And please convey my apologies to her, though I don't deserve her forgiveness. I don't deserve you at all."
"Thank you. I'm sorry for my rudeness, too. But you have a long way to go if you are willing to change yourself. And my girlfriend accepted your apologies. You are pardoned."
"Thank you, Kane, goodbye."
Kane disconnected the call and blocked her everywhere. He hoped she wouldn't trouble him again.
Salima was feeling sleepy. Her eyelids drooped.
"Thank you for everything, Kane," she hit her nose with his's. Kane gently pecked her lips.
"Thank you very much, Salima. Thanks for coming into my life," he mumbled.
Kane drew her close to him. He can feel the incoming scent from her hair. Her breasts crushed against his chest, but he didn't mind that.
The feeling of their bodies on each other was blissful and heavenly. They fell into a slumber. The chill air from the Air Conditioner dried their sweating bodies. The ambiance was peaceful and comforting. Kane can feel the warmth of her breaths against his neck. He opened his eyes to see her. She was beautiful when she was fast asleep. Her face looked like a baby. Her lips parted when she mumbled during her sleep. She almost pulled some of the blanket and kicked her leg. Kane chuckled at her cuteness and pecked her nose bridge before adjusting the blanket again. His grasp was more secure and firm. She was in his strong arms.
When they were good companions, little did they know that their relationship would turn into something special.
A/N: I hope my story didn't suck xD
Hope you all had a great read. And, all the doctors and medical students, do go by what I said in the discretion. Don't let this fictional setup influence your life as a doctor. too much.
By the way, I have exams coming up the next week and till the end of August. I will be active again when September starts.
Thanks for reading!
-Nika.
