Hearts in Balance: A Tale of Business and Medicine

16. Crimson Shadows.

Hey everyone let's start with another amazing chapter of Hearts in Balance: A Tale of Business and Medicine.

Krishna Janmostsav ki subhkamnaye!!

Recap:

Anurag left Aastha's room as her therapy came to an end. Biding each other a bye was a tough task for both of them, while saying bye Aastha hugged Anurag telling him that she would miss him, after glancing back at her Anurag went to his house. The emptiness they felt couldn't be described in words, Aastha saw her empty room.

Aastha (with moist eyes): Dada, I won't be able to sleep in this room for today.

Pakhi: Aastha, you'll sleep with me in my room.

Aastha: No vahini, you're now 6.5 months pregnant please take enough rest. Dada, she has swellings in her feet massage it with lukewarm oil.

Saying this she comes to the hall and sits on the sofa, she is lost in her thoughts. Virat sat beside her and kept his hand on her shoulder, Aastha looked at him with teary eyes. Virat's heart clenched on looking at this state of his sister, he made her lie on the sofa while resting her head in his lap.

Aastha (teary): I miss him, Virat. I know he is our neighbour still I'm used to his presence around me. He makes me feel safe and comfortable.

Virat (caressing her head): It's okay to feel this, he made his special place in your heart but right now you have to take care of yourself you're not fully recovered.

Aastha: Hmm

Virat was caressing her hair while she slept thinking of her and Anurag's happy moments. Virat took her in his arms and made her lie down on her bed. Virat saw from the window that Anurag was looking at Aastha's room. Virat stood at the window and told him through gestures that she slept don't worry about her. After reading Virat's expression Anurag felt a sigh of relief. 

Next Day:

Aastha woke up but it was not the same as every morning, she didn't see her fire's face first in the morning the face that brought a smile to her face. The emptiness increased, and her heart felt heavy. With a heavy heart, she got ready in her work outfit. She wore wide-leg black pants and a simple white shirt, she didn't adorn herself today, not even a kajal in her eyes. Once again she becomes "Aastha" which she used to be before therapy. Aastha emerged from her room to the dining area where everyone was waiting for her for breakfast.

Aastha (fake smiles): Good morning everyone!!!

Ashwini: Good morning beta!!! have your breakfast.

Aastha settled down on her seat and Shanti served her tea and fruits. Aastha silently having it, Virat tried to speak to her.

Virat: Aastha, today I'll drop you and Sai at the hospital.

Aastha (looking at her plate): No it's okay, I've Fire's car.

Virat: I know you've Anurag's car but let me drop you off today.

Aastha: Virat please I want to be alone for some time.

Saying this she stood up as she was done with her breakfast.

Aastha: Bye everyone I'm leaving for the hospital and Pakhi vahini, Karishma your routine check-up is due tomorrow.

Karishma: Okay Tai.

She emerged from the house and sat in her car. Her day was filled with lots of work and she was informed that from the next week, a few freshers were going to join under her guidance she had to train them. The whole day passed like this she was waiting for Anurag's message but there was not one message.