Hearts in Balance: A Tale of Business and Medicine

26. Recovering!!

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Recap:

Anurag addressed the media and stopped the rumors. Aastha checked Pakhi and Karishma with Bhawin, Shravya, and Darsh after the press conference meeting of Aastha and Anurag.

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In the soft light of the hospital room, Aastha sat propped up on her bed, her attention fixed on her phone as she scrolled through a story. Next to her, Anurag sat with his laptop open, busily managing emails, the two of them lost in their own worlds yet sharing the same space. Suddenly, a notification popped up on Aastha's phone, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Aastha (playfully): Fire, when are you giving me a party?

Anurag (barely glancing up from his screen): For what, bacha?

Aastha waited silently, raising an eyebrow and clearly expecting a more engaged response. After a few moments, Anurag finally lifted his gaze and was met with her angry pout. She slammed his laptop shut in a huff.

Aastha (pointing her finger at him): Give me your full attention, Mr.!

Anurag chuckled, leaning back in his chair, amused by her playful demand.

Anurag: Alright, alright, please enlighten me—why do I owe you a party?

Aastha (beaming): Because your company's share price hit a new high in the stock market! So, you, Mr. Businessman, are treating me.

Anurag (grinning): I'll definitely give you a treat, but only when you're fully recovered, fit and healthy.

Aastha (happily): Deal!

Just as their playful exchange ended, Ashwini, Bhawani, and Ninad entered the room, smiling warmly at the sight of the two. The atmosphere lightened as they approached, the family's love and concern surrounding Aastha like a protective shield.

Ashwini: Seems like someone is in a very good mood today.

Aastha (with a bright smile): Why wouldn't I be? Fire promised me a party!

Bhawani (teasingly): As he should. After all, you've been through a lot. You deserve it, my dear.

Ninad (nodding approvingly): And don't forget, Anurag, we're all waiting for this party too.

Anurag (chuckling): Looks like I'll have to plan something big. But first things first—our priority is Aastha's recovery.

Aastha (grinning): You better keep your word, Fire.

Anurag reached out to gently squeeze her hand, his gaze softening as he looked at her.

Anurag: Always.

They all were engrossed in conversation when her room's door opened revealing Rohit standing there. Aastha smiles on seeing him, and Anurag has a bossy face.

Rohit (smiles): Good Morning ma'am!!!

Aastha (smiles): Morning Rohit. How are you?

Rohit: I'm fine ma'am. Thank you for asking. How are you?

Aastha: I'm better still recovering.

Rohit: I'm sorry ma'am because of me you got...

Aastha stopped him from saying.

Aastha (gentle smile): No...No...Rohit it wasn't your fault.

Rohit (voice heavy with guilt): No ma'am it was my fault that rumors were meant to destroy business and I wasn't capable of handling the situation.