After a couple of hours or more, the car entered the huge gates. It was still pouring and the climate was gloomy. If not because of this bad weather, they would have taken a chopper.
Kyra and Oliver were working in the car. Oliver is examining all the files related to the patient as a standard procedure and Kyra is researching more about the surgery Oliver will be performing today.
They would discuss it once in a while and like before, their rhythm was in sync as if their thought processes are the same. For Roger and the driver, they looked more like a couple who works together than the co-workers who know each other just from a few days.
The understanding they have towards each other was that obvious and it of course gave away the feeling as if they know each other from years, however, in reality, they have only known each other for days.
"I am missing such an awesome surgery.", Kyra said in disappointment as the car drove into the huge compound of Oliver's own research institute.
"If you are totally fine, you could return to the hospital as soon as possible.", Oliver told Kyra with a small smile on his lips. Looking at her, he found himself in her. That curiosity, that passion in her is similar to his when he was in the same stage.
"I might not be able to scrub in even if I return as soon as my tests are done. I will get to sit in the gallery and observe, but it's fine. Something is better than nothing.", she told him.
Oliver smiled and nodded his head.
"If you don't get to see the whole surgery, I will bring the recorded video of the surgery for you to see, okay? Now, don't be so disappointed." he told her in a doting tone that made the two persons in front almost puke their blood.
First thing, Oliver hates to share the video of his surgery with others. He prioritizes his patient's privacy the most. Second thing, they never saw him doting towards anyone, not even his sister. Only they know how short tempered Oliver is.
Hearing his words, Kyra smiled brightly. She nodded her head happily.
"Thanks, Oliver.", she told him. His sweet voice made Oliver's heart beat faster.
She would have gone to the hospital itself for the checkup but she knows that it would risk exposing her closeness to Oliver.
No matter how cautiously they act, one or other person will notice them. Not only that but if she and Oliver appear at the same time with the same kind of injuries, it wouldn't take much time to understand what happened.
It would lead to some disgusting rumors about her and him and Kyra knows the best about the politics that will be played if it happens. She didn't want to ruin his and her reputation…
Mainly his as it is his hospital and his years of hard work is poured into building a reputation there. She didn't want to be a reason for others to talk low about him.
"Don't thank me. It's not that tough.", Oliver told her. But in reality, it is. This is the VIP patient and getting his consent is not that easy. And, if anything related to his surgery leaks, Oliver will be held accountable for it. It will smear his name.
"It's not easy. I know.", Kyra told him. She already knows the inside out of every procedure in the hospital. She is a surgeon too…
"I can ask the patient. He wouldn't say no to me", Oliver said.
"It's fine if he disagrees. Don't insist on it. I can understand. I am a surgeon too." Kyra said with a smile.
"It is already heart touching for you to do it for me.", she said, actually touched by his consideration.
Oliver smiled. Strangely, his decision on getting the recorded video strengthened despite Kyra's words. It is only when he understood that he could never bear to see Kyra sad or disappointed.
Meanwhile, the people at the front couldn't take the dog food anymore. It's so much to handle for them. Oliver wants to make Kyra happy while Kyra doesn't want him to get into trouble because of her.
'Putting each other's happiness and comfort over theirs. So sweet and touching for stubborn people like them. It's a shame that their relationship will never sail smoothly.' Roger thought, actually feeling bad for them. Looking at him like this, smiling and actually caring for others, he could tell that this is a good thing for Oliver.
But he also knows that she is not a good option for Oliver in the long run if they see a bigger picture. Roger could only sigh and convince himself that Old man is right.
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"The institute is very big and advanced.", Kyra noticed as soon as they entered. Everyone here has signed confidentiality agreements and they wouldn't dare to disclose what happened here. That means, her trip here with Oliver will remain under the wraps.
"Not more than your father's research institute in London.", Oliver told her. Her adopted father is his role model and Idol. It always made him smile whenever he thought about how his idol's daughter became his fan.
"It is his thirty years of continuous hard work. You just started yours and you are already doing a lot better. You will reach his level very soon." Kyra told him and she actually meant it.
Her father's achievements makes her proud everytime she thinks about it. She always admired him but now, Oliver is making her even more proud and she actually started to admire Oliver more.
"Are you saying that I am better than him to you?"Oliver whispered in her ear in a playful tone. But it made him very happy and she inspired him to work even more harder. Her compliments and admiration made him feel like his hard work is bearing its fruits…
Kyra was left speechless. His playful tone near her ear made her cheeks blush.
"That's a dangerous question and I am going to pretend like I didn't hear it.", Kyra said with an equal playfulness which made Oliver laugh.
Kyra joined it as well.
Looking at them, everyone was left speechless and utterly shocked. They never saw Oliver bring a girl with him except his sister and his best friend. More shocking than that is, they found out that their boos Oliver is actually capable of smiling and joking aroun.