Hearts in Balance: A Tale of Business and Medicine

27. Penthouse Diaries!!!

Hey Everyone we are back with another exciting chapter of Hearts in Balance: A Tale of Business and Medicine. 

I Realised a while ago that we completed 25 chapters of our beautiful story!!! Thank You so much for unwavering support!!

 Recap: 

Rohit, Lester, and Chevy came to meet Aastha at the hospital and Aastha was discharged after a week.

Let's start!! 

Aastha wore a sling pouch on her left arm and stood up with the support of Anurag's arm. They came to the parking area where Ninad and Ashwini were waiting for her with a smile on their face...

Ninad: Let's go home beta.

Virat: We'll take you straight home, Aastha. You need to rest.

Aastha smiled, she glanced at Anurag there was a mixture of hesitation and resolve in his eyes.

Aastha: Want to say something, Fire?

Anurag: Yeah.

Aastha: Go ahead, I'm all ears.

Anurag (a little bit hesitant and nervous): Would you like to stay with me for a few days?

Aastha (smiles): Fire, I'll be there at your next house only.

Anurag: No, not there.

Aastha's face held a confused frown.

Anurag (smiles): To my penthouse!!!

Aastha blinked in surprise, looking up at him with wide eyes.

Aastha: Your Penthouse?

Samrat raised an eyebrow, stepping forward.

Samrat: What's this about, Anurag?

Anurag met Samrat's gaze directly, standing tall.

Anurag: I'm asking for your permission. Aastha's been through enough, and I want to ensure she fully recovers before she gets back to her usual routine. She'll be safer and better taken care of with me, at least for a while.

Aastha: You didn't mention about it earlier?

Anurag: I have been thinking about it since last night. I can't let you out of my sight, Bacha. Not after everything that's happened. I want to make sure you're safe, and that you're taking care of yourself.

Aastha felt her heart warm at his concern, but she glanced over at her brothers and parents, who were watching the exchange intently.

Virat raised an eyebrow with his protective brother instincts, "I think we will take care of her. She will be with Family."

Anurag nodded in understanding, "I know you all can and will take care of her," his gaze remained on Aastha, "But I also know how hectic it can be. She needs space, and I can provide that."

Aastha's gaze remained on the ground, "I don't want to be a burden," she murmured, feeling torn between the comfort of family and the offer Anurag was making.

"You're not a burden," Anurag said softly, turning to face her fully now. "I wouldn't offer if I didn't think it would help. You've been through enough, Aastha. Let me take care of you."

Ninad stepped forward next, his tone fatherly but cautious.

Ninad: You're asking to take our daughter into your care, Anurag. 

Anurag (seriousness felt in his tone): Yes kaka. To my penthouse. It's quieter there, and I can take care of her personally. She needs rest and peace, away from too many people.