My Accidental Marriage

Chapter 21| Inner Storm

Khushi stood by the stairs shocked at the events that took place. She saw the anger and hurt in Manish's eyes. It felt as if he had this volcano of emotions hidden inside him ready to burst. Manish closed his eyes as he saw Khushi . He tried to clam himself down but he couldn't. He looked away as he rushed to his room and soon a bang of the door closing was heard making Khushi jump at her spot as she looked up the stairs.

Khushi looked front to see her Shubham who sat down on the sofa with a thud while Shruti held him by his shoulder as she cried. Shubham kept his palm on his face as a tear left his eyes while Dadaji looked at them with sympathy.

Dadaji:(seeing Rohan and Khushi)"Rohan baccha you go study. Every things is alright."(Rohan nodded as he headed to his room. while Dadaji went towards Khushi)"I.. I am sorry beta you had to witness this. Well There are flaws in this family as well. We aren't perfect and I know you don't understand anything now but I assure you everything will be fine soon.  I...(He looked up at Manish's room)"Manu's anger is something that gets the best of him at times. I suggest you stay away from him for a few hours. Let him gather his thoughts out. "

Khushi didn't say anything as she looked down while Dadaji patted her head. She watched as Shubham and Shruti headed to their room while Dadaji left as well. She looked up the stairs as she walked up it slowly. Soon enough she stood in front of her room. Should she go in? Or should she listen to Dadaji and leave Manish be for some time? She remembered the pain she saw in his eyes downstairs. Her heart knew he needed someone and before she knew it, her hand twisted the door handle opening the door as she headed inside. The door closed behind her as the dark room came in her view.

The only light present was the moonlight shining through the open balcony. She saw Manish settled on the ground by the bed while he had something in his hands. It's seemed he was staring at the thing in his hands as he was lost in his thoughts. She slowly walked towards him as she stood behind him. Her hand reached out to hold his shoulder but stopped mid way.

Khushi:(she called out slowly)"M..Manish"

Manish turned in a jerk and as his red teary eyes came in front of her, her heart broke. A tear left his eyes as her hands moved on it's own to wipe it. Before Khushi knew it, Manish's arms wrapped around her pulling her into a hug as he sobbed on her shoulder. Khushi froze as she felt his arms tighten around her. He looked like a child needing comfort. Her arms wrapped around his back as she run one hand up and down on this back in a soothing motion while her other rested on the back of his head .

Manish:(whispered in her embrace)"I..I miss her. Why... Why did she leave me? Why?"

Khushi didn't understand a thing. Who left? Who is she? As she was lost in her thought, she felt his grip lessen on her as he pulled back.  Khushi moved back to see his face which shined in the moon light. The 2 sat looking into each others eyes while they tried to read the pain hidden within them. They stayed there for god know how long  before their eye lock was broken by a knock on the door.

 Khushi jerked back as Manish looked away. Khushi stood up as she looked at Manish who stood up as well. He kept something in his pocket before he ran his hands through his face. Khushi headed to open the door while Manish stood there looking at her.

For the first time he felt that after Dadu and his friends, He had someone that understood him. He knew that khushi herself was confused but she didn't question him. She didn't run away from his anger and his state. Instead she let him show his emotions openly without judging him. Even now all her eyes head were worry for him. He sighed at the thought of her being scared downstairs as she saw him in such anger. But then what could he have done. The situation that was created down stairs was well.. lets just say bad.