"So how was the lunch? Did you like it?" Michael asked.
"Yes...It was delicious. I don't know how you got these according to my taste. I mean.. I am not a picky eater, but yet these are all my favourites".
"I am glad you liked it". He smiled
The door knocked twice and the doctor came in.
" Hello Annastasia. How are you feeling now? Do you feel any pain or uneasiness?". The doctor had come for his afternoon rounds.
"I am feeling much better now, doctor".
"Well, good to hear that. I'll remove your drip now. If everything is ok, you can go home tomorrow".
"Can I go today itself? I'm feeling alright now. Please. I feel more comfortable staying at home rather than here."
"Well... I didn't know that we had bored you that much here."
"That's not what I meant, doctor".
"Hehe. Are you staying alone? Since your observation period is not over someone should stay with you, atleast for today."
"I'll call my friend to come over." Ann looked hopefully at the doctor.
"If that's the case then I can let you go. I'll prepare the discharge papers." The doctor smiled at both and left.
Michael was dismayed at how things had happened. He was hoping to spend some more alone-time with Ann.
"The doctor said someone should be there to monitor you. So I think l should accompany you today.
"It's Ok, Mr.Smith.. I meant Michael..
I'll call Linda to come over". She didn't wait for Michael's reply. She quickly grabbed her phone and dialed Linda's number.
"Heloooo...Ann.. what's up? "A male voice replied to her.
" Bryan? .. Where is Linda. And why are you with her at this hour?
"She's in the washroom. I keep telling you guys that I'm a hot shot. Guess what! I got PROMOTED... you are now speaking to the SENIOR MANAGER of marketing at CeLLas. We had a small lunch celebration here with my colleague. So I invited Linda as well. Hey...the big party is tonight.. You should come."
"Oh.. Congrats Bryan... Didn't Linda tell you? I'm in the hospital now. Just had a small panic attack. Phew.."
"Oh..I forgot. Glad it was not a heart attack. Haha."
"Haha.. very funny...I will not be there tonight. You guys enjoy."
"Ok..see you this weekend. Bye".
"Ah.. I never liked that guy. Such a narcissist. How can Linda tolerate him?", She thought.
"So that's decided then. I stay at your home tonight."
" No.. Mr...er.. Michael, I don't want to bother you anymore. You have already done so much. Besides, I live in a small space, a studio apartment. You will not be able to adjust even for a few hours. I will ask my neighbor to check on me from time to time. Anyway, I'm alright now".
"You never will be a bother to me, Anna. And I only need a couch to sleep. If you feel that much sorry for me then I'll be more than happy to share your bed".
Ann coughed, she almost choked on her own saliva. Her face became as red as an Elmo doll. "In your dreams, freak!", she thought.
"I don't feel that much sorry for any one. So don't keep your hopes high, Mr Smith".