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Sarah, was anxiously waiting for her name to be announced. Today was the Hospital's foundation day celebration and names of the doctors who are promoted to the professor's post will be announced today. She was preparing for this day for the past 2 years. If she gets it today , she will be the youngest professor of this country. 

It was a big day for her. Her hard work, sleepless nights, her sacrifices....all paved way for her to be seated here today.

And here it comes,  the anchor came to announce the name ,

'This year's professorship goes to Dr Onur Ali' 

She closed eyes in disappointment and despair.  She was better than all of them. Better than Dr Onur. 

She knew it and even they know that. 

But stilll...!

She got up from her seat and exited the hall, amidst the ongoing applause.

Another year!! 

'Fuck !! Fuck !! ' she shouted while hitting on the steering wheel and drove back to her home. 

*********

Sarah was a plastic surgeon by profession. 

She was young, beautiful and single, waiting for the perfect time, that is, after her professorship to fall in love  and get married. She knew she was losing on time ,but she didn't believe in doing things  half heartedly. 

Now the disappointment of waiting another year was weighing down heavy on her. 

Next day, she was back on her job, seeing patients when she got a message from the Chairman, to meet him.

She was surprised by this sudden attention, but decided to find out the reason.

She was invited for the dinner that night. 

'I think, love is knocking on your door Dr Sarah,' her colleague Dr Jenny ,joked .

'I  heard he is a divorcee  ' , Dr John added. ' I would avoid him like a plague!!'

'Yeah ! You are young, single  and beautiful, why are you even considering him ', Dr Mary added her thoughts.

'But since you are from a middle class family and your parents aren't rich and famous, this might be your golden chance to climb up the socialites ladder', Dr Jenny used her years of experience. 

'Oh come on ..it just might be a simple meeting!, ' Sarah rolled her eyes and left for her home as her shift ended. 

**********

Later in the evening , she decided to wear a sexy but elegant dress, which accentuated her curves and complimented her eyes. She left her hair loose after curling them at the ends, applied some makeup and left for her date.

She was indeed, looking ravishing.

She parked her car at the hotel parking lot and headed for her date.

She was a bit surprised on the change of venue from lounge to his suite. But anyway she decided to go ahead with it.

It was a 5 star hotel, with luxury and richness resonating from every pore.

There was an exclusive lift for suites, all shiny and glass.

She pressed the bell on reaching the door and was received by her host, Naimat Aliyar, the chairman.

'Mr Aliyar!'

'Dr Sarah !'

'Hope your journey was comfortable ', he said while receiving her coat and touching her shoulders deliberately. 

'Yes ,thank you', she didn't miss his touch. Pervert !

'We will dine here ?' She asked with a raised eyebrow. 

' Were you expecting something else !' He countered.

'Well ....a bit of decency or maybe some romance !! ', she couldn't find appropriate words to express her dissent. 

'Are you really the romantic types...Hahahaaa', he laughed.

'By the way,  I am really sorry for you, that you couldn't get professorship yesterday!' He said ,while looking lustfully at her.

She remained silent, while observing him, it didn't take her long to understand the purpose of this meeting. 

'Well, I can really help you in that ', he said licking his lips, suggesting her the obvious.

'Really ?' She feigned her ignorance. 

'Would you like to freshen up or shall we start right away ?' He came near her and touched her shoulders, trying to pull her into his embrace. 

It was the last straw for her, she clenched her jaw and slapped him hard on face.

'You low life scum ! How dare you! What do you think you are ??' She gritted her teeth.

He was stunned by her reaction , nobody ever dared to raise their voice in front of him , least of all a slap. 

Sarah collected her bag and left for the door,

' No wonder , your wife left you.' She opened and banged the door on his face.

'Sarah, you will regret the day you were born !,' He thought maliciously. 

***********

Next day, Dr Jenny went after her life , trying to probe the spicy details of her date. 

Sarah told her about her unfortunate encounter.

'You slapped the chairman!! ', she exclaimed. 

'Do you think he will fire me ?? ', Sarah was worried as she still has to pay her installments and her bills , which were already due next week.

'No ..he wouldn't..you are a star doctor here ', she tried to pacify her. But Sarah's worries were set deeper.

Soon, they were called for the patients and  they got busy in their jobs.

After sometime,  an army attendant came with an urgent announcement that the government is asking support for their war torn neighbouring country . They wanted some doctors and nurses to volunteer and serve the citizens there as their healthcare was already destroyed by the rebels. 

An unrest started among the medical staff , doctor or no doctor...   everybody loved their life...and going inside a war zone , that too voluntarily, was not a joke.There was an uneasiness, as nobody was willing to sacrifice themselves,  so none volunteered. 

It was later decided , that the head of the different departments will name few people from their department and a team can be formed.  

Sarah was also not indifferent from the chaos surrounding her and hoped for peace and safety for her colleagues. She knew it was not an easy task to go a place with no security or facilities...and still being responsible for someone's life when you are not sure about your own. 

A meeting was called for all the doctors,  nurses and paramedics. 

After an Introduction, the promises of better future,  heaftier packages  and safe return under government's protection were laid out to lure the staff. But still no one came forward .

The younger and new employees were more worried because their chances of being sent were higher than the older ones . 

So finally, the heads started to announce the names. A total of 10 staff members were being called out, 3 doctors, 4 nurses and 3 other supporting staff . 

Suddenly, Dr Sarah 's name was called out at the end as the team leader, by Naimat Aliyar.

All were shocked because she was one of the best doctors of this hospital,  and sending her to war zone was like sending her to death bed. 

'Do you have any objections, Dr Sarah?', He asked with an evil grin. 

'No Mr Aliyar, ' she replied with an equally bright smile. 

They had to leave after a week. They began preparations and also said their goodbyes .

One night before their departure, she received a called from Naimat, 'Do you wish to change your mind now Dr Sarah ? You are too young to die in such a gruesome way. And I can recommend you for your desired post as well !'

'Why don't you shove that offer, up your ass Naimet ? Let me tell you something ....Spending 6 months out there, is not a big deal and infact that will give us recognition from the government, which actually, will be quite helpful ,when I will tell them about your blackmailing ways and how you take advantage of young girls. You just wait and watch....  I will not spare you . And regarding professorship, I will get it sooner or later. It's just a matter of time !'

With that she cut the phone  'Bastard !' 

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