Delhi, the capital of India, is a city constantly filled with tension, where business opportunities and political influence intersect. Rohan Sharma, as a new challenge for his medical technology company “Health Solutions,” had entered the “International Biotech Investment Summit” held in Delhi. His AI diagnostic system, having accumulated achievements in rural healthcare through collaboration with Anjali’s NGO “Health Bridge” and undergone further improvements, was finally ready to move into a global expansion phase. Securing funding on the international stage, where enormous “money” moves, and establishing strategic partnerships were his goals.
The summit venue was bustling with investors, biotech CEOs, and researchers from around the world. Rohan confidently pitched the superiority of his technology and its impact on global health disparities. “Our AI diagnostic system creates a future where more people can access high-quality healthcare with limited resources. This is not just technology; it is a solution that will transform global healthcare.” His words captivated the audience.
After his pitch, as he was exchanging business cards in the networking space, a figure radiating exceptionally dazzling light caught Rohan’s eye. It was Zara Khan. She had appeared at the venue to take the stage as the summit’s keynote speaker. Rohan’s heart pounded at their reunion, the first in a year. She was even more refined than before, and her presence was enough to change the atmosphere around her. Her gaze caught Rohan’s, and a confident smile bloomed on her lips.
“Rohan! Your pitch was wonderful. As expected, you’re someone who never disappoints.” Zara approached Rohan with a familiar smile that she didn’t show to other participants. Her perfume’s scent instantly pulled Rohan’s heart back to past memories. “Ms. Zara. I didn’t expect to reunite here. I’m looking forward to your keynote speech.” Rohan responded, trying to hide his wavering heart.
Zara’s keynote speech was overwhelming. She announced that her biotechnology company had succeeded in developing a new drug for intractable diseases, applying genome editing technology. This technology challenged the very roots of human disease and was the fruit of overcoming immense investment (the raw reality of “money” moving), time, and ethical debates. “What we aim for is a world free of disease. For that, we need the best intellect, the largest funding, and above all, the ambition to carve out the future.” Zara’s words overflowed with unwavering conviction and a “manly” passion that seemed to enjoy even difficulties. Her presentation captivated the entire venue and was met with great applause. Rohan was once again captivated by her power to succeed in business on a global scale and her influence.
At the evening reception, Zara was surrounded by many investors and industry veterans. Rohan watched for an opportunity to approach her side. When they finally had a moment to speak, Zara showed strong interest in the global expansion of Rohan’s AI diagnostic system. “Your system could be very useful in selecting patients for our new therapies and monitoring treatment efficacy. Global expansion requires enormous funding, but if you partner with us, that hurdle will be significantly lowered.” Her proposal was truly the “shortest path” to making Rohan’s dream a reality.
“Ms. Zara, that’s very appealing. However…” Rohan faltered. Through his collaboration with Anjali, he had learned the joy of technology staying close to people’s lives. However, Zara’s global influence and the power of the “money” she commanded strongly stimulated his ambition as a technologist.
Zara chuckled, as if seeing through Rohan’s conflict. “Still hesitating, Rohan? You’re someone who can shine on an even bigger stage. I want to help you maximize that light. Personally, I’ve watched your growth all along, so I want to be by your side.” Her gaze went beyond a business proposal, containing personal interest and temptation. That proactive approach violently stirred Rohan’s heart again. His half-year with Anjali should have deeply nurtured his affection for her. However, his reunion with Zara sent a strong current through his heart once more.
Leaving the summit venue in Delhi, Rohan felt his heart being tossed by violent waves again, as he was blown by the night wind. The relationship he had built with Anjali was filled with grassroots dedication and human warmth. And Zara radiated an overwhelming brilliance that moved the world with cutting-edge technology and business power. Both women strongly stimulated different aspects of his life, and both paths represented attractive forms of self-realization for him.
A year should have changed their relationship as they walked their separate paths. However, Zara’s new radiance and her intense gravitation had begun to dominate Rohan’s heart, rivaling his unwavering affection for Anjali. The reader’s expectation that “perhaps, the two of them might finally be united” was surging strongly within Rohan himself, with Zara. However, no clear answer was visible beyond that. Under the Delhi night sky, Rohan realized that his heart was still in a complex labyrinth, and he quietly accepted that this very complexity was the possibility of his life itself.
