In the quiet hospital room, Nirmay and Vanika found themselves alone, surrounded by the remnants of their friends' presence. Vanika, absorbed in her phone, and Nirmay, exhausted, soon drifted into a light doze on the nearby couch.

Abruptly, Nirmay's eyes snapped open, sweat beading on his forehead as he glanced at Vanika. His heart raced with unspoken fears, prompting him to rise and approach her. Gently, he enveloped her in a protective embrace, his racing heart gradually finding solace in the closeness of her presence. Vanika, puzzled by the sudden embrace, furrowed her brow.