"I don't want to become the kind of Adwait who would rip every single skin cell off any man who dares to have even the faintest touch upon your skin," He placed a soft, lingering kiss on her earlobe.
Nitya's heart raced in response to his words. Sh...
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I kept my eyes locked on that crucial spot, even though my body was aching, my limbs were stiff, and my eyes were burning. No matter what, I wasn't going to give in.
I couldn't tear my eyes away from that balcony even though my tears had dried up, leaving just the streaks behind.
Three days have passed, and there has been no trace of him.
In this huge, uncertain mess, I'm holding on to one little bit of hope—my Adwait.
I knew it wasn't right to depend so much on one person, making life feel pointless without him. But Adwait isn't just anyone; he's the one who lifted me up, gave me the strength to stand up to my parents, and helped me find my own independence. Without him my life would lost its meaning because he was the spark that kept me going.
I felt like I was slowly fading away, with nothing really belonging to me. My parents took my phone, stopped me from attending the university, and locked me in this room. The only time I got out was when my mom made me go on some forced outing or a short walk around the house.
This wasn't the life I was meant to live. This was not how things were supposed to turn out. Everything felt pointless and hollow. Right now, I felt empty—cut off from my parents, friends, and the love that once gave my life meaning. There was no one left for me.
The door to my room creaked open, but I didn't even look up. I knew exactly who was on the other side.
"Niu, have your dinner. Right here," Maa insisted, carefully situating the plate on the bed before me.
A painful smile tugged at my lips. I wasn't even allowed at the dining table because my father couldn't stand having me around, judging me for everything I did.
Maa sat next to me, stroking my head softly. "What have you done, Niu? Why didn't you see this coming? He's not coming back. He played with your feelings. I told you this would happen."
"Aren't you both doing the same thing? Aren't you betraying your daughter too?'"
She stopped mid-movement and looked away from me Her eyes were glistening with tears. I knew she'd been crying for days, but it wasn't just because of me. It was probably more about what I'd done, and that thought was crushing.
"You still don't get it, Niu, because you're not a mother and don't know the heartache she feels for her child. Ask me how it feels. That man promised to come back for you, but where is he now? He proved all our doubts about him."
"He will come, Maa. I trust him more than anything. He won't break his promise, especially when it's about me. His love for me is stronger than anything, even his own life. He won't let me down. You wouldn't understand, Maa, because you've never loved like that, never given your soul to someone."
"Enough, Nitya. Why can't you see the truth? We're not your enemies. We're your parents. We're only worried about your future. We know what's best for you. Your brother chased his desires, and look where it got him. I lost my son. A part of me died with him. Can't you understand that now?" She started crying.
