Writer's Comments
This is the last chapter of this story. Next one will be epilogue.
Sorry, I had to take a long break of two weeks. My life is very difficult at the moment of time. I have exams May-June which decide my career to be honest.
So I have decided to give you 1 update every week, from next week. I am so busy with preparations that I do not have time to type. So I hope everyone's okay with that arrangement. Also, when I get time, I might type extra but it depends on my times.
Also I will update every Wednesday, so just check that day.
Love,
Mishty
Chapter 11
They
all retired back to the ETF office. Khushi sat with Priya, and assured her that
everything will be okay.
As
soon as they stepped inside, Khushi’s parents ran to hug her, while her in-laws
also looked at her.
“Bitya,
they wouldn’t let us meet you! You are okay! My bachi is okay!” screamed her
mother.
“Khushi,”
her dad whispered. She just hug them
both. Soon they parted and she looked at her in-laws.
“I
am sorry beti. You are still are daughter no matter what! Khushi we want you to
move on, forget that there was ever any wedding. We can’t see you become a
widow!” said Rohan’s dad. She looked at her mother-in-law.
“He
is right Khushi! We cannot keep you confined in one house! Move on, even Rohan
would want that!” said her mother-in-law. Khushi nodded with tears in her eyes.
Khushi hugged them once again.
They
soon separated. The ETF team came forward and explained to their parents that
Singhania was the one who murdered their son, Rohan. The parents were shocked.
“Sorry,
for keeping you here. We needed all the information and we also needed to keep
Khushi hidden,” explained Rathod.
“However,
now you’re free to go! The case is closed! Rohan’s body can now be returned to
you,” said Arjun.
Rajan
turned towards his dad and hugged him. His parents were at least happy that he
was safe and sound. They looked to his right and found a girl, who was standing
there. His parents and Rajan shared a look.
“She’s
your future daughter-in-law!” said Rajan, in a tone which meant this was not
meant to be discussed any further. His mom nodded his head.
Priya
looked up at him alarmed and yelled “NO.”
“I
will not marry you! I am not pure! You do not deserve me!” she yelled.
Rajan’s
anger grew and he pulled her. She tried to get out of his embrace, by pushing
him and hitting him on his chest. His hold just got tighter. Her jerked her, so
she fell on him slightly.
“No
– listen to me! PRIYA!” he yelled, which made her quiet. She was scared when he
yelled. He could see the pain in her eyes.
“What
has happened in the last couple of days does not change the fact about how much
I love you. You are the purest woman I have met. I love you. You cannot leave
me Priya. Without you I am a dark shadow.
“I
need you in my life, beside me. I want you to be there with me through every
phase of my life. I want to watch us grow old. I only want you. You are my
heart and soul. I will not be able to live without you.
Somewhere,
I am to blame for your condition. I could not look after you like I promised I
would. You are not the one with the fault, I am. So don’t you dare blame
yourself! I love you and you love me. That is the only thing important. Forget
about everyone else. Marry me Priya. Marry me!” said Rajan.
She
could only nod her head. They all clapped in glee with that confession. Arnav
looked at Khushi, if only they could be ones like that.
Rajan
pulled Priya for a hug. He kissed her on the forehead.
The
parents then thanked the ETF team. Khushi’s parents came forward and thanked
Arnav for all his help.
“Thank
you, beta! You saved my daughter, May god bless you!” said Khushi’s mom.
“No
aunty, it was nothing!” said Arnav.
“No
it was, No-one does so much for anyone! Please come and visit us soon!” said
Khushi’s dad.
“Please
come for his funeral!” said Rohan’s dad.
“He
would want you there! Also all of the ETF team as well, you got my son justice!”
repeated Rohan’s Mum.
“I
will be there!” said Arnav. The ETF team nodded as well.
Suddenly
Rathod addressed both sets of parents and said that there has to be some
formalities done so they can take the body home. The four elders left, leaving
the youngsters.
After
the case was closed, Arnav and Khushi decided to grab a coffee together, while
Rajan soothed Priya.
There
was a small canteen and they both decided to stay in there.
“So
much has happened in these days! I thought I was strong, but I am not. I am
very weak! If it wasn’t for you, then I would have gone into depression!” said
Khushi, “After Singhania is caught, I have to go back to my house and stare at
those dark walls.”
“Maybe
you don’t have to be alone!” said Arnav. Khushi looked up at him confused, he
explained slowly, letting his words sink in. He knew he was taking a risk.
“Maybe,
you should truly move on in your life. Live like Rohan would want you to live!”
said Arnav.
“You
mean get married again?” shouted Khushi.
“Are
you insane? Do you even know what you are talking about? Who would want to
marry a widow?” asked Khushi.
“I
would. I know we have only met each other since two days, but I know a lot
about you already! You need to move on in your life khushi, so why not now? And
the kiss in the morning proves that you like me too!”
“Arnav,
I have just lost a husband. I cannot think of marrying someone else. That kiss
– I was scared, worried, I had a shattered heart. I wasn’t thinking straight. I
am sorry Arnav! I am sorry if I gave you the wrong signal. I am just not ready
for this right now!” said Khushi.
She
got up to leave but was stopped by a voice.
“I
will wait for you Khushi, forever. When you know you are ready, you know where
to find me!” said Arnav, he walked out of the headquarters, not looking back at
her. He knew she needed space.
He
will give her space.
Khushi
felt him walk away. She knew she was harsh, but she was not mentally prepared
to get married again. She loved Rohan, and would love him. She couldn’t just
let someone else take her heart.
She
couldn’t.
However,
after watching him walk away from her, she felt that she just made the biggest
mistake of her life. She found her parents; they hugged her once more and took
her back to their house. She didn’t go to her in-laws because every inch of
that house would remind her of Rohan. She couldn’t go back there, not without
him, her Rohan.
Arjun
Suryakanth Rawte was surprised. Now that was a first, even for him. He was
amazed at the love Rajan had for Priya. At one point of time, he was like that.
He used to be a well-behaved son, a romantic boyfriend and a caring husband.
However at this point in time, all those emotions were gone.
However,
there was one person who evoked all these emotions.
Riya
Mukherjee.
She
was attractive, fun, caring. She had all the traits of a good person in her.
The first time he met her, he was mesmerized by her eyes. They spoke volumes.
He had tried to stay away from her, constantly pushing her away, insulting her,
hoping that she would go back to her research desk. However nothing had worked.
Instead,
the attraction was growing even more.
However,
today he realised that in life Change is constant and that life is too short.
He would give the relationship a chance. He knew Roshni would want him to move
on in his life. He would take things slow, see where they were heading. He won’t
betray Roshni, he would make her happy. The realisation brought a rare smile on
his face, as he watched Riya laughing with Shree.
Everyone needed love in their lives,
even those who never wanted to love again.
