Burning Hearts

67. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 / 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞

Chapter-67

Author's POV

Parul wasn't expecting Aryan right now. When she heard the knock, she thought it was Shiva.

He had given her a one-day time and she thought he was here to ask her about her decision.

When Aryan's face came into view, a long sigh escaped her lips.

She was relieved actually.

Aryan walked inside after giving her a small smile, and Parul followed him.

" How are you now?" Aryan asked after a brief silence, assessing her face.

He was worried about her.

" Umm..fine..." She wasn't sure what he was intending actually.

" Why did you try to run away from him?" Aryan's complaining tone bothered her.

Her brows furrowed.

" What do you mean by why? You know why" Parul snapped, folding her arms across her chest.

Aryan shook his head. " You like him" It wasn't a question. Parul's face lost colour. She looked pale.

Of course, she liked him.

" But I don't want to marry him" Parul didn't know what she was feeling.

She liked him and still didn't want to get married to him.

" Does that even make sense?" her lips formed into a small sad pout. Aryan chuckled after a while.

" It does.." He said.

Parul made a sad face and looked towards the warm rays sneaking through the curtains. Nothing soothed her racing heart.

Ever since he left, she couldn't sleep. Not even for a minute. She had to make a choice. Those choices came with burdens. Either her future or the life of her loved ones.

Every time her phone chimed, she jumped in her seat. It was startling.

" I cannot help you, Parul...I'm really sorry" Aryan said after another long silence.

Parul tilted her neck towards Aryan and smiled, bitterly.

She wasn't expecting, but still, it made her feel even more helpless.

" Whoever chooses to help you, will lose something or the other" Helplessness was evident in his voice.

Parul's brows twitched but then his last choice ringed her ears.

your favourite Aryan will lose custody of his dear son

your favourite Aryan will lose custody of his dear son

She didn't think he would actually do it.

How could he separate a son from his loving father?

" How could he..-"

" Yesterday...he showed me the papers. If I help you, he will take Manav from me..." Aryan responded, his voice wavered slightly.

Parul was in a daze.

How can he do it?

" How can he win the custody? You are the father" Parul's voice laced with irritation.

Aryan made an obvious face and,
" He owns Amaravati. If the case goes to the court, there's no way he could lose it." Aryan sighed.
" He will take my Manu from me. I don't want to lose him..." he looked at her helplessly.