It was a freezing Monday morning, normal for a December day in Shimla - a small but famous hill station in India. The market street in this small town, which usually bustled with activity, bore a barren look, with very few people having braved the cold to open their shops. One of these few was a striking young woman, who was making her way to the only big hospital in the city - The White Hills Hospital. She reached the hospital and went straight to the elevator, and pressed for the 8th floor, Department of Internal Medicine. On exiting the Lift she made way for one of the many rooms on the floor and opened a door which bore the name plate --
"Dr. Lisa Anderson
MD, Junior Lecturer, Dept. of Medicine."
Yes, the woman was doctor. At 29 yrs, she was the youngest lecturer in this hospital. She had finished her med school in US and had impressed all her seniors. Her looks had also helped. She was a former cheerleader, and had earned her mother's best genes. At 5ft 8inches she often towered over her male colleagues, and her usual 4inch heels enhanced that effect. Her dressing sense was impeccable, she had a collection of clothes, which weren't exactly provocative, but complimented her figure and looks perfectly. She had 36CC breasts on top of a perfectly flat abdomen, which bore a piercing at her navel. To top it all (or rather bottom) she had a heart-shaped, toned ass which was a result of long hours at the gym. Her seniors often joked, saying she was the most beautiful woman to ever study medicine. In short, she was assured of a brilliant career. She did enjoy all the attention but, her attention was devoted to just one guy, her best friend's brother, Sameer Roy. Right after Lisa passed medical school, they had taken a step towards matrimony. They got engaged and moved in together. He was a 2nd generation Indian and had done his masters in climatology. He was the perfect guy Lisa could have hoped for. Like Lisa, he was the most popular guy in his college. Moreover, being the football captain definitely helped matters. Sameer had told Lisa of his desire to work in his home country for a few years to study the changing pattern in the Himalayan climate. They debated over a few north Indian cities and decided Shimla would be the safest bet even though it wasn't exactly close to the Himalayas. Sam wanted to be sure of Lisa's safety whenever he was away on his projects, and Kashmir, even though in the Himalayas, was not known for its safety.
Lisa had applied for a job in THE WHITE HILLS HOSPITAL and owing to her brilliant resume; she had received a positive reply. It was 2 years since they moved to this city when the hot couple decided to get married. Lisa was the happiest she ever was in her entire life.
The only thorn in her happiness was her Head of Department, Professor Dr. T. P. Shah. He did everything in his powers to make her life hell. From the day he had assumed that post in the hospital, Lisa had received a memo every month reminding her of her mistakes and criticizing her, accusing her, in a subtle way, of being incompetent. She had received another letter just a week back. She had spent the weekend crying on her pillow, as Sam was away on one of his treks.
This Monday morning she was supposed to discuss an important project with the Professor, one that would earn the hospital some a few millions. And here she was already an hour late. She knew she was getting yet another memo. A few more of those and she wouldn't just find herself out of job but the poor letter of recommendations will make sure she stayed unemployed. She was jolted back to reality by the sound of her phone vibrating. She answered the call,
"Hello,"
"Hey Lisa, its me, Jenny. Wassup?"
Jenny was the Professor's assistant. Lisa liked her; she was her best friend in this city. She was glad to hear a friendly voice on what promised to be a gloomy day.
"Hi Jen. What is it? I am already late for a meeting with that old-fuck-monster boss of yours. I am in dire need of some good news."
"Well babe, in that case I am your knight in shining armor. The old-fuck-monster boss has called in sick today. He got a paralytic
attack. Now wait there and don't start the celebrations yet. It is one of those reversible types, what do you guys call it?"
"TIA, Transient Ischemic Attack? Such a pity! It would have been so much fun poking that bastard a few needles. Or better, would have loved to stick a probe in his rectum!"
"Eww.. You dirty minded bitch! Anyways you are not off the gas yet. He called for you. He wants you to take the work to his house. I told him you were busy attending a couple of emergencies; bought you some time."
"Fuck! I hate him so much. Thanks babe for saving my ass. I owe you one."
"No problem Lis.. Just be careful. I don't trust him. The way he looks at you..."