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Chapter 106 - The Weight of Duty
As soon as the three of them entered the doctor’s room, they left their heated arguments outside. The doctor greeted them politely and began explaining Jay’s condition.
“The good news is that he is recovering well. His condition is stable, and there are no signs of brain bleeding or any injury that requires surgery. We’d like to keep him under observation overnight one last time. If everything remains stable, we can discharge him tomorrow morning.”
The doctor continued, “He has sustained a moderate head injury — a concussion — and a hairline fracture in his elbow.
The fracture will heal with immobilization, but the head injury requires patience.
Recovery over the next few weeks is just as important as the treatment he’s received here.”
“Once he’s home, he needs complete physical and mental rest for at least a week. No business meetings, no long-distance travel by road if it can be avoided, no heavy work, and no stressful discussions. He should eat light, nutritious meals, stay well hydrated, and take the prescribed medications exactly as directed.”
The doctor, who had spoken to Nikitha the previous night and knew they were separated, stressed the next part while looking directly at her:
“It’s important that someone stays with him, especially during the first few days. He may become dizzy, forgetful, or unusually tired. If he develops severe headache, repeated vomiting, confusion, weakness, seizures, or becomes difficult to wake, bring him to the nearest emergency department immediately.”
“One more thing…” The doctor paused. “Please don’t give him any upsetting or emotionally stressful news right now. Avoid arguments, business pressures, or anything that could cause significant emotional distress. His brain is still recovering.”
He handed over a thick file. “I’ve prepared a complete discharge summary along with copies of his CT scans, X-rays, blood test reports, and treatment notes. There’s also a referral letter to a neurologist and an orthopedic specialist in Bangalore. He should have a follow-up within five to seven days.”
The doctor finally asked, “Who is going to sign these documents?”
Sharmi immediately pointed at Nikitha. “She. She is his legal wife. Only she should do it.”
Nikitha wanted to close this hospital chapter as quickly as possible. She decided to sign after everything was out there, but before signing, she glanced at Tharun. He gave her a small nod — It’s okay, do it. She signed the papers without a word.
Sharmi watched the entire exchange with visible irritation.
Once they stepped out of the doctor’s room, Sharmi turned on Nikitha again. “You signed it. You are his wife. That’s the reality. Stop fooling around with Tharun. Once he gets discharged, at least for the sake of your marriage, you should be with him. Kick Tharun out and go take care of Jay properly.”
Nikitha replied calmly, “I remind you - i know to live my life, i don't want anyone else to dictate me what i should do. The marriage between me and Jay was fake. It was a deal for the company. Nothing more. Tharun knows everything, still We kept it quiet to protect our secrets..”
Sharmi’s eyes narrowed. “Oh, then I should take the same route… to safeguard the secrets that came to my knowledge. You need to be in his home, taking care of him until he gets fine.”
Nikitha looked stunned. The threat was clear.
Tharun stepped forward. “What are you threatening us with? We don’t care. Go ahead and tell the world. We are ready for it.”
Sharmi laughed coldly. “That’s okay. I know you guys are shameless. But what if I tell everyone that you purposely sabotaged the company deal so you could take a day off outside the city for a sexual fling? And that Jay found out about your foul play and got into the accident because of it? I can easily spin that narrative. Can you challenge it before the company?”
Nikitha was shocked. “What kind of nonsense this is? That’s not what happened! The business meet failed because Dhruv was not the person he projected himself to be.”
That may be the truth but “Who cares?” i will pin my own lie Sharmi shot back. “I will paint that story. When company find out about your affair, you’ll just be thrown out. But if company top rank people get even a doubt about sabotage, they will make your life hell with cases. I will gladly stand as a witness. You don’t have anything concrete to defend yourself. The news about the car accident at a distant location which is not even related to place the company had initially booked.. And you both staying at a luxury villa… imagine how that will look.”
I know we will be questioned too, I Jay will gain sympathy, i will play innocent, to back my innocence, reception people and doctors where there. Who will stand for you to prove your side at Dhruv place? or how will reason why you took her somewhere outside like 30 kms away.
Tharun looked at her in disbelief. Nikitha read the tension on his face.
Tharun finally spoke, “I will face it.”
But Nikitha stopped him. “It’s okay. Anyhow, Jay has no one else right now. I will take care of him for a few weeks. We are not that heartless.” Its just your assumption i will leave him alone in this tough time.
Sharmi smirked, dont act like you are gracious enough. Without my threat you would have moved an inch.
Tharun looked at Sharmi and said coldly, “We are not demons. like you try to pain. We atleast try to speak — unlike you drama queens and kings.”
Sharmi was about to retort when a nurse approached them hurriedly.
“Jay has woken up. Does anyone want to visit him?”
The nurse’s words hung in the air like a challenge.
Sharmi and Tharun immediately started walking in the direction the nurse had gone. But Nikitha’s legs felt weak, as if rooted to the cold hospital floor. Her heart hammered violently in her chest. After everything that had happened - she had no guts to face Jay right now.
Her throat tightened. The thought of looking into his eyes made her stomach churn with shame.
As soon as the three of them entered the doctor’s room, they left their heated arguments outside. The doctor greeted them politely and began explaining Jay’s condition.
“The good news is that he is recovering well. His condition is stable, and there are no signs of brain bleeding or any injury that requires surgery. We’d like to keep him under observation overnight one last time. If everything remains stable, we can discharge him tomorrow morning.”
The doctor continued, “He has sustained a moderate head injury — a concussion — and a hairline fracture in his elbow.
The fracture will heal with immobilization, but the head injury requires patience.
Recovery over the next few weeks is just as important as the treatment he’s received here.”
“Once he’s home, he needs complete physical and mental rest for at least a week. No business meetings, no long-distance travel by road if it can be avoided, no heavy work, and no stressful discussions. He should eat light, nutritious meals, stay well hydrated, and take the prescribed medications exactly as directed.”
The doctor, who had spoken to Nikitha the previous night and knew they were separated, stressed the next part while looking directly at her:
“It’s important that someone stays with him, especially during the first few days. He may become dizzy, forgetful, or unusually tired. If he develops severe headache, repeated vomiting, confusion, weakness, seizures, or becomes difficult to wake, bring him to the nearest emergency department immediately.”
“One more thing…” The doctor paused. “Please don’t give him any upsetting or emotionally stressful news right now. Avoid arguments, business pressures, or anything that could cause significant emotional distress. His brain is still recovering.”
He handed over a thick file. “I’ve prepared a complete discharge summary along with copies of his CT scans, X-rays, blood test reports, and treatment notes. There’s also a referral letter to a neurologist and an orthopedic specialist in Bangalore. He should have a follow-up within five to seven days.”
The doctor finally asked, “Who is going to sign these documents?”
Sharmi immediately pointed at Nikitha. “She. She is his legal wife. Only she should do it.”
Nikitha wanted to close this hospital chapter as quickly as possible. She decided to sign after everything was out there, but before signing, she glanced at Tharun. He gave her a small nod — It’s okay, do it. She signed the papers without a word.
Sharmi watched the entire exchange with visible irritation.
Once they stepped out of the doctor’s room, Sharmi turned on Nikitha again. “You signed it. You are his wife. That’s the reality. Stop fooling around with Tharun. Once he gets discharged, at least for the sake of your marriage, you should be with him. Kick Tharun out and go take care of Jay properly.”
Nikitha replied calmly, “I remind you - i know to live my life, i don't want anyone else to dictate me what i should do. The marriage between me and Jay was fake. It was a deal for the company. Nothing more. Tharun knows everything, still We kept it quiet to protect our secrets..”
Sharmi’s eyes narrowed. “Oh, then I should take the same route… to safeguard the secrets that came to my knowledge. You need to be in his home, taking care of him until he gets fine.”
Nikitha looked stunned. The threat was clear.
Tharun stepped forward. “What are you threatening us with? We don’t care. Go ahead and tell the world. We are ready for it.”
Sharmi laughed coldly. “That’s okay. I know you guys are shameless. But what if I tell everyone that you purposely sabotaged the company deal so you could take a day off outside the city for a sexual fling? And that Jay found out about your foul play and got into the accident because of it? I can easily spin that narrative. Can you challenge it before the company?”
Nikitha was shocked. “What kind of nonsense this is? That’s not what happened! The business meet failed because Dhruv was not the person he projected himself to be.”
That may be the truth but “Who cares?” i will pin my own lie Sharmi shot back. “I will paint that story. When company find out about your affair, you’ll just be thrown out. But if company top rank people get even a doubt about sabotage, they will make your life hell with cases. I will gladly stand as a witness. You don’t have anything concrete to defend yourself. The news about the car accident at a distant location which is not even related to place the company had initially booked.. And you both staying at a luxury villa… imagine how that will look.”
I know we will be questioned too, I Jay will gain sympathy, i will play innocent, to back my innocence, reception people and doctors where there. Who will stand for you to prove your side at Dhruv place? or how will reason why you took her somewhere outside like 30 kms away.
Tharun looked at her in disbelief. Nikitha read the tension on his face.
Tharun finally spoke, “I will face it.”
But Nikitha stopped him. “It’s okay. Anyhow, Jay has no one else right now. I will take care of him for a few weeks. We are not that heartless.” Its just your assumption i will leave him alone in this tough time.
Sharmi smirked, dont act like you are gracious enough. Without my threat you would have moved an inch.
Tharun looked at Sharmi and said coldly, “We are not demons. like you try to pain. We atleast try to speak — unlike you drama queens and kings.”
Sharmi was about to retort when a nurse approached them hurriedly.
“Jay has woken up. Does anyone want to visit him?”
The nurse’s words hung in the air like a challenge.
Sharmi and Tharun immediately started walking in the direction the nurse had gone. But Nikitha’s legs felt weak, as if rooted to the cold hospital floor. Her heart hammered violently in her chest. After everything that had happened - she had no guts to face Jay right now.
Her throat tightened. The thought of looking into his eyes made her stomach churn with shame.
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