Shadow of redemption

Rakshit and Aaravi going to meet again.

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Later that afternoon, as Aaravi sat in her office, applying ointment and bandaging to her injured wrist, the door flew open.   Aryan  and  Dr. Rajesh Kapoor  stormed in, their faces a mix of anger and concern.

“Aaravi, what were you thinking?” Aryan’s voice was stern, his worry evident as he rushed to her side. “Why didn’t you call me when this happened?”

“I’m fine, Bhai. It’s just a small bruise,” Aaravi said, trying to downplay the situation.

“A small bruise?” Aryan’s voice rose. “You could have been seriously hurt! You always put yourself at risk for your patients.”

Dr. Rajesh Kapoor sat down beside her, his expression softening as he examined her wrist. “Aaravi, beta, you need to take care of yourself. You have a big heart, but sometimes you forget that your well-being matters too.”

Aaravi looked down, feeling guilty for making them worry. “I couldn’t just leave him like that, Dad. He was scared and needed help.”

Dr. Rajesh Kapoor sighed. “I understand, beta. But you’re no good to your patients if you don’t look after yourself first.”

Aryan crossed his arms, still fuming. “You promised me this morning that you’d take care of yourself, and the first thing you do is get injured.”

“I didn’t plan to get hurt,” Aaravi muttered, feeling overwhelmed by their concern.

That evening, the atmosphere at the   Kapoor house   was filled with tension. The family gathered around the dinner table, but all eyes were on Aaravi. Mrs. Priya Kapoor had prepared Aaravi’s favorite dishes, ensuring everything was nutritious and balanced.

“Aaravi, you’re not moving a muscle tonight,” Dr. Rajesh Kapoor said as he scooped a spoonful of dal and fed her. “You’re going to sit here and let us take care of you.”

Aaravi tried to protest. “Dad, I’m fine. I can eat on my own.”

“No arguments,” Dr. Rajesh said firmly. “You’ve done enough for today.”

As they continued dinner, Mrs. Priya Kapoor kept a close eye on Aaravi’s wrist, asking her every few minutes if it still hurt. Riya, sitting beside Aaravi, teased lightly to lift the mood. “I think Aaravi is enjoying all the extra attention.”

Aaravi smiled softly, grateful for the love surrounding her. Despite the chaos of the day, she felt deeply cared for.

After dinner, Mrs. Priya Kapoor personally tucked Aaravi into bed, making sure she was comfortable.

“Get some rest, beta. You’ve had a long day,” she said, smoothing out Aaravi’s hair.

“Thanks, Mom,” Aaravi murmured, her eyelids growing heavy.

As Aaravi drifted off to sleep, the last thing she heard was the gentle murmur of her family in the background, their love and concern wrapping around her like a warm blanket.

Aaravi with care of her parents and with some thoughts of Rakshit in mind she slept peacefully.

Mumbai - Rakshit’s Penthouse