"Just tell me he is alive. Please... please, I beg you!" Avantika screamed, her fingers tightening around Shashwat's collar, desperation turning her voice raw.
"Bhabhi-" Shashwat's breath hitched, his throat constricting at the sight before him.
Everyone looked at her with worry. Pakhi was sobbing, her cries echoing through the room, while Anjali held her tightly, whispering words of comfort that neither of them truly believed.
Shashwat lowered his gaze. "I'm so sorry..." he muttered, guilt thick in his voice.
Avantika's grip on his collar tightened. "No!" she sobbed, shaking her head violently. "No, don't say that! Please... I will die-mai mar jaungi! Just bring him back!" Her knees buckled, and she collapsed against Shashwat, clutching his shirt like it was the only thing keeping her standing.
"Shashwat, please!" she begged, her voice shattering. "Unhe bula dijiye... warna mai mar jaungi! I can't-I can't do this without him!"
Shashwat swallowed hard, looking away, his own eyes glistening. "Bhabhi, please sambhaliye apne aap ko..."
"How?!" she screamed, pushing him back. "How do I stay strong when you all are telling me he's gone?! He promised! He promised he wouldn't leave me!"
Dev turned away, biting his fist to suppress his own emotions. Anjali closed her eyes, her hands tightening around Pakhi's trembling frame.
Shashwat took a deep breath, his heart breaking at the sight of her. "Bhabhi... we tried-"
"Try harder!" Avantika interrupted, gripping his arms. "Tell me he's coming back! Tell me this is a nightmare! Tell me I won't wake up alone!"
🖤🥀
Husn
She was shattered, but he pieced her back together with his love.
He was exhausted by life, but she breathed life back into him.
What happens when two wounded souls are forced to share a life? Will she ever be able to love him? Will he be able to heal her scars and make her forget the past?
To find out, read Husn-a story of love, healing, and fate.
"Hey, baby?" I smile cheekily, grabbing Shreyan's attention and the girl beside him.
He facepalms and looks at me, "Avyuktha?"
"You look handsome, boyfriend." I wink at him and look at the girl beside him. "I'm sorry to say this. He's taken. We have engaged already."
She nods pursing her lips and stands up. "All yours," she takes the seat across from Shreyan. I sit beside him and loop my arm around his.
"I'm Avyuktha, Shreyan's lover since kindergarten. We are gonna marry soon." I tell her but I don't see any discomfort in him. Even the girl is just enjoying us. To spice up things, I add looking at him, "It's been so long since we have had our time."
"Uh-huh?!" he smirks, "Let's go to my house then."
Blood rushes to my cheeks. God! How could he just talk to me like this when the girl he is gonna marry is in front of him?
I turn to the girl and smile, "He's just being desperate since it's been so long." I lean in front and say something I haven't ever expected to say, "As we are gonna become parents."
Her eyes widen and I look at Shreyan. He is looking at me shocked. My plan working. The girl leans in front, "That's great news. How many months?" she asks.
I look at Shreyan. He says, "It's three months." Man! he is being comfortable again. I'm gonna embarrass him to death today. No matter what!!
I scoot closer and he takes deep breaths looking away, rolling his eyes in slow motion. "Baby, who is she?"
"My sister," he says. I nod.
"Hi, sister-in-law," she waves at me and looks at my stomach. "How is my niece?"
"Your niece is healthy, Riya," Shreyansh winks. "She will be beautiful since her mother is, too."
***************************************
Cheerful girl and a broody guy!
Dreaming princess and a practical prince!
Innocent angel and a cocky bastard!
Avyuktha and Shreyan!
Poles apart but hearts are close!
Insights of the future are different but the destination is intertwined.
...Til Old And Grey