chapter 3

                         Nurse Luna was eagerly waiting for Dr. Brian's reply. Rather she wanted to know the explanation; but that time he was standing in emotionless gesture because he was mentally absent there.                           On the one hand Ms. Luna didn't want to distrub him but still unwillingly after five minutes she started calling him by his name.                         Somehow he also heard her voice. So, he blinked his eyelashes twice-thrice. Then automatically he realized the present. So, after recognition he sighed a deep breath and put his emotions aside.                         On the other hand nurse Luna didn't stop staring at him with her suspicious eyes. It was quite embarrassing moment for him. Even though he did react calmly.                         As soon as he saw her questioning face he quickly understood her confusion. So, obviously he decided to tell her the hidden truth. Hence, once again he breathed deeply and started talking to her. Brian said to her, " Ms. Luna, She is Elley Fernandez- this is the girl whom I want to secure every single moment, this is the girl I worry about. She is the one whom I want to cherish for the rest of my life.                         To be honest, she is my everything. She means a lot to me. Whatever your coligues said to you is correct. I am protective and possessive about her. I do this because she is my family.                         Now, if this is not sufficient to clarify our relationship. So, you can put a tag of 'best-friends.' Overall Elley and I are best friends. "                         Brian briefly explained his relationship with Elley. After listening his words nurse Luna started feeling sad for Elley's condition. Rather she felt guilty for interfering too much and asking personal questions to Dr. Brian. Later she sighed and said to Brian, " I am extremely sorry Dr. Brian! I didn't assume that she can be your friend as well. I am really sorry. Without knowing anything I started judging you unnecessarily for taking too much care of her.                         Moreover I did hurt you a lot while asking so much useless questions but I promise, I won't do such mistakes again. once again I am sorry Dr. Brian. " " It's okay. Don't worry Ms. Luna. Don't take it seriously. You don't need to apologize. You just asked your doubts I can understand that.                         Usually everyone suspects my possesiveness towards her. So, it's not a big deal for me. I am used to this. In short, it is too common for me nowadays.                         Anyways just forget it. Don't be sad. Just keep smiling. I don't want to be the reason of your sadness. " Dr. Brian was hiding his painful feelings inside. Although, spontaneously he spoke to nurse Luna and he smiled genuinely. Similarly he forgave her easily. " But doctor what happened to her? I mean Why is she here? Why is she behaving like a kid? Why is she suffering so much? " Nurse Luna asked about Elley's health to Brian in serious tone.                         On the other hand when Brian heard Luna's all questions he again started looking Elley, who was calmly sleeping on the bed.                         Dr. Brian was totally blank. Many things were heading in his mind. Many things were unspoken. He wanted to open his mind and heart. At the same time he wanted to express his emotions but he was stopping himself. Might be he did not want to share everything to a stranger. He wasn't comfortable.                         Although, Dr. Brian was unaware about miss Luna's reality. Rather they both don't had genuine bond of friendship. They knew each other professionally so he wanted to keep his personal matters secretive.                         On the other hand he wanted to trust Ms. Luna also. So, literally he got confused. He was in the situation where he could not take risk to mix personal and professional things together. " Dr. Brian, if you don't mind can you please tell me what happened to her? Why is she here? " Brian was not answering Ms. Luna's questions. That's why nurse Luna breathed deeply and once again she asked him all those questions which was unanswered yet. Simultaneously Brian was in ambivalence situation. To Be Continued... ................................. ©®Sejal Punje.