His Obsession

Chapter 3: We Meet Again

“That’s enough Rocco, you are sca….” Shivaan stops mid-sentence when he sees the dog’s owner, “So we meet again beautiful.” Mishti feels her cheeks heat up, she quickly looks away to avert Shivaan’s gaze. Drishti notices her sister blushing. “Di is this handsome gentleman making you look like a tomato.” Shivaan smirks and cockily replies “I have that effect on women.” Drishti holds out her hand. “Hi, I’m Drishti, this is my older sister Mishti.” Shivaan shakes Drishti’s hand and replies “I’m Shivaan Kapur, your sister and I have already met.” Drishti examines Shivaan closely, she covers her mouth with her hand when she realizes Shivaan is the guy from the Charity event. Mishti turns to leave when she feels her hand being gripped tightly, the warmth from Shivaan’s hand sends tingles up her arm, she feels her heart beating faster. Shivaan notices the effect he has on Mishti and smirks. “Leaving so quickly, how about a Starbucks treat.” Drishti jumps at the opportunity, Trixie and Rocco bark in agreement. “It’s settled then, coffee is on me,” says Shivaan. Mishti finds Shivaan intimidating but nervously agrees.

Mishti sips her Choco chino, she watches Shivaan feed Trixie and Rocco their whipped cream treat. She is amazed at how quickly Shivaan befriended Trixie, Mishti admires Shivaan’s kind, loving nature towards Rocco and Trixie. Drishti clears her throat pulling Mishti out of her thoughts. “See something you like Di.” Mishti pinches Drishti. “Choti be quiet, I’m just watching Trixie.” Drishti replies “Oh I’m sure you are, you know Di it’s ok to be attracted to the opposite s*x, damn I would be to this guy is hot like molten lava.” Mishti looks at Drishti with sadness in her eyes. “Choti I’m not allowed to be attracted to anyone; my fate is sealed with that monster.” Their conversation is interrupted by a scream. Mishti sees Rocco lying on the ground with Trixie barking as she licks him, but Rocco is not moving. Shivaan is hysterical, he pulls the driver out of the black Mercedes and pushes him against the door in anger. “IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO MY ROCCO, I WILL MAKE YOU WISH YOU WERE DEAD.” Mishti rushes to Rocco, she examines him and notices the blood from his injuries. Drishti helps her sister compress the wound on Rocco's abdomen while Mishti goes to stop Shivaan from beating the life out of the driver. Shivaan feels a hand on his shoulder, he let’s go of the driver who is sweating profusely in fear. “I’m so sorry sir, I tried to stop the car, but the brakes failed.” Mishti pulls Shivaan away before he could lose his temper again. “Shivaan, we need to get Rocco to the LB Animal Clinic now.” Mishti asks Drishti to take Trixie home while she goes with Shivaan to the clinic.

Mishti phones the clinic to update them on the emergency so they would be prepared, avoiding any delay in Rocco’s treatment. When they arrive at the clinic Rocco is rushed into the emergency room to be examined, Mishti gently squeezes Shivaan’s hand to reassure him. Mishti leaves Shivaan in the waiting area and joins Dr White her mentor in the emergency room. Shivaan calls Alok to inform him about the accident.

Shivaan breaks down when he sees Alok. “Bro don’t worry our Rocco is a fighter, he is going to get through this.” Alok tries to keep Shivaan calm. Shivaan hears the door open, he immediately stands up and rushes to Dr White. “Doctor how is Rocco, please save him.” Dr White looks at Shivaan with sadness. “Rocco’s spleen was ruptured during the accident; he lost a lot of blood therefore he needs an urgent splenectomy.” Shivaan agrees and signs the consent form. Alok watches Shivaan pacing, he gets up and places a hand on his shoulder. “It’s been 2 hours yet still no word on Rocco’s condition Alok.” Mishti steps into the waiting area, Shivaan and Alok look at her expectantly, she smiles. “Rocco is going to be fine; his surgery was a success however he will take a month to fully recover. The next seven days are crucial in his recovery which means no running, jumping or swimming. He will remain at the clinic tonight for observations.” Shivaan engulfs Mishti into a bear hug, she feels the warmth from his arms, her heart starts thumping faster as she feels the sparks erupt down her entire body. They pull away, Shivaan wishes he could hold her in his arms forever, he sees her blushing, his throat becomes dry as he feels himself becoming aroused. Alok breaks the tension between the two. “Hi, I’m Alok, Shivaan’s younger brother, you have no idea what you have done for us, Rocco is like a son to my brother, thank you.” Mishti replies in her soft angelic voice “There is no need to thank me, I’m glad to have helped, you guys can see Rocco now but just for a few minutes.” Mishti takes them to Rocco, her heart clenches when she sees Shivaan in tears as he kisses Rocco’s head. “You are my warrior, Daddy loves you boy, I don’t feel like going home without you.” Alok gently touches Rocco’s face. “My brave boy get well soon; I promise I’ll find you a girlfriend.” Shivaan tries to hide his smile, he playfully hits the back of Alok’s head. “Don’t make my son a player like you, besides he already has a girlfriend.” Alok rubs the back of his head. “Oh really, who's the lucky girl, I mean dog.” Shivaan points to Mishti, Alok raises his eyebrows. “Bro I think you need glasses; Dr Mishti is human.” Shivaan replies “No fool not Dr Mishti, I meant Dr Mishti ’s adorable Golden Retriever Trixie.” Alok mouths the word sorry to his brother. Shivaan insists on giving Mishti a ride home even though she refuses.

Mishti thanks Shivaan for dropping her off. Shivaan watches Mishti disappear behind the big white doors. Mishti greets her mother and sister who are seated in the living room. Mishti notices the concerned look on their faces. “Rocco is going to be okay, he had a splenectomy, I’m so tired, mama I’m going to shower.” Mishti feels the hot water running down her back, her mind keeps going back to the tight embrace she shared with Shivaan. She closes the tap wraps the towel around her petite body, selects her favorite Mickey mouse pajama's and changes into them. Mishti is confused, she doesn’t know why her heart beats so fast near Shivaan or why she found comfort in his touch. She shakes her head. “What is going on with me, I’m going to be married soon yet I’m attracted to a stranger.” Mishti is interrupted by the ringing of her phone, she notices that there is no caller ID, she answers the call. “YOU B*#CH STAY AWAY FROM SHIVAAN, HE’S MINE, YOU SAVED THAT MUTT BUT WHO'S GOING TO SAVE YOU.” Mishti trembles with fear as she hears the beeping sound on the other end. She decides to avoid Shivaan at all cost.