The Years Between Us

The air in Sanjeevani Hospital Ward 142 crackled with tension, a stark contrast to the usual chaos. Resident doctors and interns scurried, preparing for the arrival of a figure who commanded silent respect and fear.
Dr. Hridaya Kulkarni, a newly joined intern, felt a knot of anxiety in her stomach as she peeked from behind the cluster of seniors. He walked in then – Dr. Viraj Rao Bhosle – a man who radiated an intimidating aura even in his quietest moments.
Later, back at the hostel, the day's stress began to fade as Hridaya settled in, the sounds of her fellow interns a comforting presence. Yet, the image of Dr. Viraj lingered in her mind. As she prepared to call home, a knock on the door signaled an unexpected interruption, one that would shift the focus from the pressures of the hospital to the unexpected stirrings of her own heart.
