um asks, a kind grin on her face. I am havi

eals together as a family. Dad is sometimes at work. Yusuf Bhai is at t

grin. "It was fantastic. I

? Was it really crowded?". Dad then asks a question. He enjo

everal new patients arrived, and they kept me quite busy. Some of them were accepted, and I was in ch

t's my lady! What kind

gthy procedure. Dr. Zayan was the surgeon, and I was his ass

was his personality like?". She inquires, intrigued. I'm skeptical of the spark in

ly among the finest. It's mind-boggling how... gifted he is, how

anna, like her brother, would go on to become one of the finest physicians. Of cou

e. Making your parents proud is the finest feeling in the world. I would do

anymore!" Yusuf, my elder

Yusuf Bhai! But, yeah, we no longer eat together. It'

th my family. My family

to a new business agreement. But you're not any less b

the last several days. I'm not on call for the next three

work so hard all the time! Mum and Dad have high expectations for me, given h

brilliant. Just keep your mind on your academics, and you'll be fine. Not only do I have big aspirations f

kind grin, a

. Alayna, there was something your father and I wanted to discuss this evening; now t

at Mum, puzzled. "What did y

nd a glass of water. "We... myself and your

choking on the water I just drank. My parents an

t Mum with widened eyes. "I believe you've g

d at my family's expressions. However

dead s

can't be

ld! I began my ideal job at my dream hospital just a few months ago! I am

age" seems unfamilia

sn't want to tell me anything. What exactly is going on? Why hav

usuf, your brother, was born when I was twenty-one! Your education and work are crucial, but

epared for marriage before considering it. I'm not prepared at all. You and

y siblings f

ined what I'll wear to all of the gatherings. I'm also looking forward to pl

y anything like that. Oh, I'm so excited to tell

l gone insane! Yusuf, Please explain to Mum and Dad, Bha

your parents that you should consider marriage, but in the end, I support you. If you're satisfied

ents. "How come I got the impression you've even d

they both look at each

om your head. 'See you in the morning". I say as I straighten up and kiss my parents on the ch

. I knew this subject would come up short. I was aware of

me soon. Mum, Dad, Sara... they'

**

rics, cancer, and cardiology departments. I also admit two ER patients with catastrophic injuries, one

a cup of coffee, but I don't see any of my other residents tha

**

needed to talk with Hanna. I didn't get to speak with her yesterday.

She's typing on her phone at a little desk. She rises a

tic that by the time I got home, it w

brown hair is knotted in a sloppy bun, and she's used ju

rived home late. I ate supper and promptly w

ive the other day, darling. Is everything all right?.

und his neck. His hair is a bit unkempt, yet it fits him. He's in excellent shape. He looks over at

to have you here!" Hanna says,

Good day, Dr. Zayan. Hav

began at 5 a.m

. You have twenty minutes

to face me. "Tell me, Alayna! I'm conc

er to be silent. "Mum and Dad

they do? Don't label them as vexing

ut they're insane. They informed me t

the screen when I accidentally pronounce the words. My

nna is ta

. I'm not sure why, but I get the impres

? It's unbelievable! What did you tel

ll fixed on us, but I d

urther, I dashed to my room. What am I meant to do, Hanna? Mum and Dad have been giving me worried glances, and I'm at a loss for words. I've been trying to avoi

litely. Don't declare you're not ready and won't be ready any time soon. Instead, tell them... that you don't want

no way I'm marrying someone of their choosing. Ew! They've most likely discovered... a strange businessman! He's probab

you about the guy? How do you know they've loc

eone in mind. Why don't they marry Yusuf Bhai

asn't married yet. But I'm relieved that Mum and Dad haven't brought u

here," Dr. Zayan adds

!". She scolds, her gaze fixed on him. Aww. It's adorable

e looking at me for a few secon

he other hand, just want the best for you. You

y astounded me. Anyway, I don't want to discus

'I understand. We'll get to it l

ply pretend the discussion never occurred. In any case, where are the othe

ay isn't as long as yesterday. 'I'm still

and nod.