A nurse stole a kiss from a billionaire in a vegetative state because she thought he wouldn’t wake up, but unexpectedly embraced him…
In a quiet hospital room, where the sound of a heart rate monitor sounded like a monotonous melody, Ananya – a young nurse in the intensive care unit of a large private hospital in Mumbai – never imagined that her one moment of impulse would change her life. A careless kiss on the lips of a man who had been immobile for two years dragged her into a cycle of unexpected fate…
Ananya is 26, her daily routine is checking machines, changing bandages, cleaning patients, and most of all, taking care of a special person – Mr. Raghav Malhotra, a real estate billionaire who has often appeared in the Indian press but is now just a body lying motionless in a hospital bed. He died in a road accident and remained immobile for more than two years.
To most employees, Mr. Malhotra was a “long-term care item” – a body surviving on nutrition and a ventilator. But for some unknown reason, whenever Ananya cared for him, she felt a strange compassion. Sometimes, the midday sunlight would stream through the glass window, illuminating the man’s face, further emphasizing his once-beautiful face, making her think: “If he were still conscious, he would be a very attractive person.” ”
That night, Ananya was on night duty. There was only a dim yellow light in the hallway. She entered the room, sat down by the bed, and quietly changed the IV. Suddenly, a strange thought entered her mind: “He won’t wake up… A kiss… What’s the problem…”
Anya’s heart beat faster. She was scared and laughed to herself. But for some reason — maybe it was the months of caring, the drudgery of work, or because the image of the man was so etched in her mind — she leaned in and gently pressed her lips to his.
Just for a moment.
As Ananya was about to pull away, something terrible happened: the hand that seemed to be motionless suddenly trembled. Again… A light grip gripped her shoulder.
Ananya was stunned.
She didn’t dare to go into details… That was the moment he woke up when she kissed him. In the report, Ananya simply wrote: “The patient is showing signs of self-awareness, shaking hands and opening his eyes. Unexpected improvement in consciousness, special monitoring is advised.”
Every time Anna entered the room, his heartbeat was irregular. Although Mr. Malhotra was still weak and his voice was not clear, his eyes were unusually bright. He didn’t remember everything, he just felt a little like he had been lying down for a long time. Every time Ananya fed them or bathed them with a hose, they watched them closely, pretending to be busy to hide their confusion.
A few days later, there was a commotion in the entire department. News of Mr. Malhotra’s regaining consciousness spread quickly. Journalists, relatives and colleagues flocked to him; everyone thought it was a miracle. Ananya’s heart was heavy with fear that the secret of the “wake-up kiss” would be revealed.
One afternoon, after checking the IV, Ananya was about to turn away when Mr. Malhotra’s hand came to her wrist. She looked at him calmly and said softly:
“You… The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was their opening. I remember… A strange feeling. Like… Being called from a faraway place.”
Anna was scared and removed his hand, trying to remain calm:
“I’m just a nurse on duty. Your sleep is open thanks to your health and the doctor.”
She didn’t speak anymore but her eyes understood.
After a week, her health gradually improved: she learned to sit up, and speak clearly. The Malhotra family was very happy, especially the eldest son – Rohan Malhotra. When her father was in a coma, she had handled most of the work, and now she was faced with “her father’s return.”
Rohan was a young businessman, sharp but cold. He only nodded slightly when he met Anna for the first time:
“Thank you for taking care of my father. From now on, the family will hire a private senior nurse. You won’t have to work so hard.”
This sentence made Ananya feel strangely disappointed. She had become accustomed to being at Mr. Malhotra’s bedside every day and taking care of every little thing. Now, when the patient was recovering, that attachment had disappeared.
That night, as Ananya was preparing to give up her shift, Mr. Malhotra suddenly called her name. His voice was soft but firm:
“Anne, I still want you to take care of me.” Nothing else. If necessary, I will talk to my family. ”
In those moments, Anna didn’t know whether to be happy or worried. It was hard enough to hide that kiss; Now that she was with them, she was afraid of her exposure, afraid of their searching gazes. But deep down, there was also a vague warmth – a relationship she didn’t dare admit.
Since Mr. Malhotra woke up, Ananya’s life had changed drastically. She was no longer a well-known nurse, but suddenly she was a “specialist” in their eyes. Despite the children’s objections, they insisted on keeping an eye on her health.
The Malhotra family didn’t trust outsiders, especially when such immense wealth was involved in a secret dispute between siblings. To them, Ananya was just an ordinary nurse, “not on the same level”. Seeing that Mr. Malhotra trusted and related to Ananya more than anyone else, her eyes widened even more with suspicion.
Clarified Rohan had been thinking about her. One afternoon, when Ananya was leaving the room, he stopped her in the hallway:
“Anya, actually, my father just woke up, he’s out of his mind. If you want to take advantage of them, I won’t let them go.”
Ananya was stunned, just bowing her head:
“I’m just doing my job, don’t get me wrong.” ”
But Rohan’s suspicions didn’t diminish; he kept staring at her even more.
Meanwhile, Mr. Malhotra needed Ananya more and more. He would often ask her to sit down and talk, telling her about his childhood, his journey from a poor boy in Uttar Pradesh to a Mumbai-based billionaire. Sometimes he would look her straight in the eyes, joking:
“Maybe you’re the one who called me back to this world.” ”
The eyes of the man she had thought was unconscious in the entire hospital suddenly opened. Her deep pupils.
“Who… Is it you?” – a loud voice rang out, faintly but very clearly shaking Ananya.
That night, in the empty room, Ananya understood: her life would never be peaceful again.
Mr. Malhotra’s awakening was a great shock to the entire hospital. The Board of Directors immediately formed a medical committee; The doctors were both happy and worried. After two years, the patient suddenly opened his eyes and spoke – a rare occurrence that was almost a miracle. But for Ananya – who witnessed that moment – the emotions were both joy and fear.
Every time she heard this, Ananya’s heart raced, but she tried to remain calm on top. She couldn’t accept that… He had literally kissed her in that unfortunate moment. If that secret was revealed, everything would become even more suspicious.
In the following days, the tension in the Malhotra family grew even worse. Some relatives whispered: “This nurse is not a simple woman. Some rogues even spread rumors in the hospital that Ananya is “manipulating billionaires to get in touch.” ”
Ananya was in a dilemma. She wanted to leave to avoid trouble, but every time she saw Mr. Malhotra holding her tightly, she couldn’t turn away. The moment she woke up, she realized that her heart was no longer as carefree as before. Despite the “nurse-patient” realm, a silent attachment quietly developed.
One night on duty, Mr. Malhotra leaned back on the bed and looked out the window at the glittering Mumbai, and said softly:
“Ananya… I don’t know what will happen next. But trust me… I won’t let anyone hurt you.”
At that moment, Ananya sighed. She knew that the road ahead would not be easy: on one hand there was responsibility and professional respect, and on the other hand unclear feelings for a man she couldn’t reach. The simple story of a little nurse turns from here on a challenging path: love with doubts, loyalty versus benefits, and a secret never revealed before – the kiss that started it all.