Shadow of Desires

Chapter 22-

Meher stumbles, her vision blurring as she feels the world around her fade. Aditya watches in shock as she collapses to the floor, unconscious.

Aditya - Meher! Kya ho gaya tumhe? (Meher! What happened to you?)
He rushes to her side, panic surging through him.

Aditya - Meher, open your eyes!

He checks her pulse frantically, his heart pounding.

Aditya - Someone call for help!
He shouts, lifting her gently.

Diya helps Aditya carry Meher to the car.

Aditya - I'm taking her to the hospital.

Diya - Hurry up, don't waste time.

Aditya drives with trembling hands, his mind racing with fear and guilt.

Aditya - Meher, nothing will happen to you... I won't let anything happen to you.

At the hospital, Aditya carries her inside, shouting for help.

Aditya - Doctor! Please, koi doctor bulao! (Doctor! Please, someone call a doctor!)

Nurses and doctors rush to take Meher from him, placing her on a stretcher.

Doctor - We'll take a look, you wait here.

Aditya - Usko kuch nahi hona chahiye, please. (Nothing should happen to her, please.)

He watches helplessly as they wheel her into the emergency room, the doors closing behind her.

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Aditya paces nervously outside the emergency room, his mind racing with fear and guilt. The door finally opens, and the doctor steps out.

Doctor - Mr. Roy, your wife had a psychogenic syncope.

Aditya - Psychogenic syncope? What does that mean?

Doctor - It's a form of fainting caused by intense emotional stress or trauma. Her body couldn't handle the pressure, so it shut down temporarily.

Aditya - How could this happen?

Doctor - It often happens when emotional stress becomes overwhelming.

Aditya - Is it serious?

Doctor - Nahi, it's not life-threatening, but it indicates that she's under a lot of stress. Aapko unka khayal rakhna hoga. (You need to take care of her.)

Aditya - Will this repeat?

Doctor - Yes, if the stress is too much. That's why it's important you help her manage her stress.

Aditya - Nods slowly, feeling the weight of his actions
What should I do?

Doctor - Make sure she avoids stressful situations. Emotional support is crucial. Usko yeh ehsaas dilayein ke aap uske saath hain. (Make her feel that you're with her.)

Aditya - Anything else?

Doctor - Ensure she gets plenty of rest and is surrounded by positivity. Agar unki tabiyat phir se kharab hoti hai, toh turant humein inform karein. (If her condition worsens again, inform us immediately.)

Aditya - I'll handle it

Doctor - Handle it carefully..

The doctor gives him a reassuring nod and leaves. Aditya looks at the door of Meher's room, guilt gnawing at him. He enters quietly and sees Meher resting on the bed, pale but breathing steadily.