The Traps of Black Swan

The couple looked at each other and gazed at Naomi in confusion. They had thought Naomi is a colleague of Aaron, "I wish she was. Ms. Evans and Doctor Rivas were our neighbors."

Naomi was struck with disappointment but she smiled it away under the couple's gaze. She entered the ward cheerfully saying, "How is little Lara doing?"

Aarvi knew about her presence but she hasn't paid any heed to it. Hearing her speak to Lara, she didn't stop the little girl if she wanted to talk.

Lara glanced at her parents before responding to Naomi, "Little Lara is doing good, Doctor Aunt." Her baby voice sounded.

Naomi caressed the little girl's head even after seeing Lara trying to get away because she was unknown to her. "Little Lara is such a sweet child."

Lara forced a smile and looked at Aarvi, she wanted to play but it was bad manners to ignore elders so she forced herself to be quiet with a pleadingly look at Aarvi to play with her.

Naomi didn't like how Lara was gazing at Aarvi when she was trying to talk.

Aarvi saw Lara's lips curling down and her eyes desperately waiting for her to play something with her even if it's just sitting and speaking.

"Doctor Fisher, thank you for taking your time out to ask about Lara. Please carry on with your busy schedule."

On the outer surface, her words sounded like gratitude which caused Lara to smile at Naomi for asking about her. Kids learn from elders so Aarvi thought her to be appreciative.

But the Dalton couple looked at each other hearing her words filled with sarcasm and Naomi clenching her fist to control her ignited rage.

Aarvi continued with her sweet smile that didn't reach her frosty eyes, "Don't worry, I will soon come looking for you to show my appreciation for everything you have done for me, Doctor. Fisher."

Naomi gritted her teeth hearing the blatant threat. However, she was still haughty thinking Aarvi can't tear off her mask.

Lara giggled thinking her aunt Moon would say thank you to the doctor for saving her by carrying some tasty snacks. "Aunt Moon, may I have ice cream, please?"

Naomi felt insulted by the giggle and stormed out without responding to Aarvi. The giggling Lara frowned, "Aunt Moon, doctor aunt was so rude."

'Rude?' The Dalton couple looked at each other. They understood the meaning of 'children learn by observing you.' 

The blunt and menacing one was Aarvi but the way she handled didn't teach Lara anything bad but the behavior of Naomi was soon caught.

Anyway, they trusted Aarvi so they ignored the conflict between Naomi and Aarvi and left the hospital to return soon.

Aarvi asked to deliver a suitable wheelchair for Lara as she can't walk with her plaster cast hands. It wasn't suitable for carrying her due to the same.

Both talked, played, and made a video called 'Doctor Uncle' until it was Lara's lunchtime. Aarvi had to coax Lara before she let her go without being sad and ate her lunch with her mother.

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At cardiology department

Aarvi knocked on the door to get the attention but her gaze was fixed on Naomi who was working on a thesis paper.

"Madam Rivas."

"Mrs. Rivas."

"Ms. Evans."

The different way of greets heard around the same time and Aarvi was slightly taken aback hearing Madam and Mrs.

She was about to speak, the chief of the cardiology department  came out of his separate room, "Ms. Evans, may we of some help?"

Aarvi always received respect from them but it felt like it was on a whole new level looking at them all standing to greet her. 'What happened behind my back?' She thought but there was no change on her face.

"I am sorry for disturbing you all. I am here for Doctor Fisher. Please carry on your work." She looked at each who was standing due to her who nodded slightly and sat back to work.

Nevertheless, Aarvi could feel everyone's attention was actually on her but they pretended to be in the work except the chief. Another thing didn't go unnoticed by her, they didn't care about Naomi's presence whereas they used to treat her like a princess of some kingdom.

Looking at Naomi feigning ignorance even after hearing her, she specifically called, "Doctor Fisher, would you mind stepping out of your office for a few minutes?"

Naomi didn't want to go thinking Aarvi must be scheming something against her hence she personally came to the department. So to escape her own assumption, "I am sorry, I am busy." She didn't bother to look at Aarvi either.

The foolish lady had no idea, if Aarvi schemes, she won't have a choice to arrogantly remark. 

The doctors around felt like a huge drama was unfolding. They wanted Madam Rivas to put an end to the fake lady who had pretended to be Madam Rivas.

They wanted to applaud for the audacity of Naomi for directly offending the madam but they noticed Aarvi serenity charmed instead of getting pissed off due to Naomi's behavior.

Aarvi entered the office, her hand unplugged the power cable of the system and dropped it on the table. Her hand pointed to the door and asked, "Shall we?"

Opposite to Aarvi's calmness, Naomi's anger erupted like lava out of the vent, "Aarvi Evans, don't you dare try to control me. You don't own me."

Aarvi chuckled as though Naomi cracked a funny joke causing others to let out a tiny crack of laughter before controlling it.

"Doctor… Oops, let me respect the profession." She slightly bowed her head in apology before continuing, "Naomi Fisher, I never own cocky stuff." Her disdainful words sprinkled the chilly powder on Naomi's wounds.

The doctors around there wanted to salute Aarvi for avoiding using the cocky word with Doctor. Their respect significantly raised for the young lady for respecting their profession and place. 

They looked at Naomi who screamed like a shrew unlike how she always behaved like an elegant young bred lady.

Naomi felt her blood boil in her veins and wished to burn Aarvi alive seeing her make her joke in front of others. 

'Aarvi Evans, you started this.' Since Aarvi was insulting her openly, she too chose to attack.

"Is the thigh you are hugging is big enough to be this arrogant? Or are you searching for a better one?" She scorned viciously.

Despite understanding what Naomi meant, Aarvi imagined Aaron's long legs in swimming trunks while walking out of the pool to the lounge and a flush crept up her face.

Naomi smirked thinking Aarvi was embarrassed while the doctors thought if Aarvi was really with Aaron due to his family, fame, and wealth. However, it quickly wiped off as Aaron wasn't the type to fall for such a woman.

Aarvi composed from her imagination and chuckled briefly which held no warmth but mockery, "Naomi Fisher, Aaron doesn't have big thighs but sexy."

Inflamed Naomi: "..."

The doctors couldn't control anymore and burst into laughter seeing Aarvi innocently behave dumb for Naomi's provocation.

Then Aarvi's face turned stoic, "Shall we?" She pointed to the door one last time with an icy glare at fuming Naomi.

She was thinking to give a little face to Naomi by taking her aside from her colleagues but it seems she didn't love her overlook.

Naomi snorted.

'Pak'