Author's Pov:
Arjun and Vrinda made themselves busy in their professional lives. One day, Lakshya and Vrinda made an appointment with their gynecologist. When they got to know that everything was fine with the baby, they felt relaxed. The doctor prescribed Vrinda some vitamin supplements and a diet chart.
After coming out from the clinic, Lakshya advised Vrinda to engage herself in some activities like meditation or other. She observed that Vrinda was worried about Arjun's decision. Stress and taking tension during pregnancy are not advisable. She needs to keep a check on her emotions.
Vrinda felt Lakshya's suggestion a useful one. So, she started practicing her music. She started taking some online classes for kids. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and everyone appreciated her talent since childhood. She found it very helpful because she forgot her worries and tension in music.
Yes, music is melody and it's a therapy that calms our mind.
One day, Arjun came home early. He wanted to have a word with Vrinda. It's been a month since Vrinda proposed for a divorce, and they were not on talking terms from then. They avoided crossing their paths with each other in their own house. Both were fighting with their inner demon of insecurities.
Vrinda, out of fear that she may anger her husband with her presence, whereas Arjun feared that she would bring the topic of divorce for discussion if he initiated a conversation.
But escape is never a solution to a problem. Arjun knew it and he decided to convince Vrinda for one last time. If Vrinda insisted on a divorce, then he would grant her wish.
He didn't want to discuss it in their house, so he planned a date with Vrinda.
When Vrinda reached home,she was surprised to see Arjun. He handed her a beautiful red saree and asked her to wear it. She was shocked by his sudden change in behavior but did what she was asked to do.
She made up her mind not to hurt him further with her stubbornness. Arjun asked her out for dinner, and she agreed to it readily. They went to their favorite restaurant, and Arjun ordered the dishes that Vrinda preferred every time.
Arjun has very little tolerance towards spicy food, but Vrinda likes spicy food. To Arjun 's surprise, Vrinda changed the order to less spicy and less oily food. When he asked her the reason, she said that she was having gastroenteritis and having spicy food would worsen her problem. But the truth is she is getting nauseous with spicy stuff and the blad food that Arjun generally prefers is what she is comfortable with. Maybe the kid in her stomach has a liking towards his/her father's preferences. When they were surrounded by a peaceful silence for some time, Arjun initiated the conversation
Arjun:
" So. How are you? How about work?".
Vrinda:
" I am good. You?".
Arjun:
" Like this."
Arjun lost a lot of weight. He was looking dull, and tiredness was visible on his face. He didn't have a proper sleep all these days, and Vrinda's strange behavior was making him more restless. Even Vrinda noticed that but she knew she couldn't change her decision.
Arjun :
" You know what, Vrinda, we are husband and wife living under the same roof, but now we are talking like strangers. Don't you think it's absurd?".
Vrinda didn't counter back. She stayed calm because what Arjun said is true. Seeing her stay silent, Arjun continued.
Arjun:
" Vrinda, let's forget everything and start fresh. I promise you that I'll make sure to stay at my limits. I will never interfere in your matters and would never invade your personal space. You are free to do whatever you wish to do.
But please let's not break this marriage. Rethink ones again. "
Vrinda was silent for a minute and then continued,
Vrinda:
" Bava, I can't see you behaving cautiously around me. You will feel very uncomfortable. You will think twice or thrice if we have any random conversation between us. You feel like choking your emotions. Let's not do that. We can't live like that. It's better if we separate our paths and lead our individual lives peacefully. "
Arjun:
" I can't stay peacefully without you. In fact, I can't live without you, Bangaram. Please stay back. "
Vrinda had tears in her eyes listening to Arjun's pleas. Her heart felt heavy and was choking. She looked down to hide her tears and said,
Vrinda:
" I already made up my mind, bava. Please don't try to compel me. "
By this Arjun was sure that Vrinda was firm in her decision and he would not be able to change her mind. She decided to break the holy bond and move out of his life.
Arjun was on cloud 9 when he got married to Vrinda. His happiness had no boundaries because he was married to the love of his life. He wished to have her by his side throughout his life and have a family with her. When everything was going perfect just as he wished for, his dreams got shattered with Vrinda's only proposal.
Vrinda never asked Arjun for anything. For the first time, she asked him something which was eating his soul and breaking his heart into pieces. With a heavy heart, Arjun said
Arjun:
" You win, Vrinda. I thought I could convince you. So, I tried my luck for one last time but I lost it. Maybe I overestimated myself. I was feeling as if my heart was squeezed out from my body and was crushed into a million pieces. I was at a loss of words to express my pain to you, Vrinda. I don't know how to make you understand my grief. "
When Arjun was saying these words to Vrinda, he had tears in his eyes. When they were about to slip out, he excused himself to the restroom. Vrinda cried hysterically. She made him cry, and he begged her to stay back with him. His love towards her is unconditional and incomparable. His love is genuine and it is visible in his eyes. She hated herself for placing him in such a difficult situation. She was helpless, and she couldn't put Arjun's and Lakshya 's lives at stake.
She sobbed bitterly for hurting her love. After some time, Arjun and Vrinda composed their emotions.
At the same time, the food they ordered was served and they had it in silence.
Arjun observed that Vrinda hardly had her food. When he tried to serve her, she stopped him, saying that she was feeling stuffed. Arjun frowned at her. He was worried seeing her having a loss of appetite. He thought that Vrinda was seriously suffering from some health problem, and being her husband he didn't take proper care of her. He felt guilty for his negligence.
He thought of ordering her a dessert so that the sweetness could enhance her taste buds. He ordered hot chocolate brownie with ice cream, which was her favorite. When she heard him ordering her favorite dessert, her face lit up like a Christmas tree.
Thank you.
Bye. Take care.
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