Chapter 15: "Bound by Fate"

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The Perfect Love

Aarav and Meera have been inseparable since childhood. Their love is deep, pure, and seemingly unbreakable. Meera is an aspiring artist, full of dreams, while Aarav, a self-made businessman, is determined to give her the world.

But hidden in the shadows, Veer—a man with a dangerous obsession—watches them. He loved Meera once, but she never returned his feelings. If he can’t have her, no one can.

The First Strike

The first crack in their love appears when Meera starts receiving anonymous messages: "Aarav is hiding something from you." At first, she ignores them, but then she finds a mysterious bank transaction in Aarav’s name—large amounts of money being transferred to an unknown account.

Meanwhile, Aarav gets a message with a picture of Meera and Veer at a café. "She’s meeting another man. Can you trust her?"

Both of them hesitate. Aarav confronts Meera, asking about Veer, and she asks about the secret transactions. Neither can give a clear answer. Doubt begins to grow.

The Trap Tightens

Veer sets his next move into motion. He forges emails from Aarav’s company, making it seem like Aarav is involved in illegal business deals. Meera finds these emails and starts questioning if Aarav is truly the man she thought he was.

At the same time, Aarav is shown fake evidence of Meera’s supposed affair—edited photos of her entering a hotel room with Veer.

When they finally confront each other, emotions explode.

"You don’t trust me?" Meera cries.

"Do you trust me?" Aarav shoots back.

The argument ends with them walking away from each other, hearts shattered.

The Darkest Hour

Veer takes advantage of their separation. He "comforts" Meera, pretending to be the only one who understands her pain. He tries to convince her that Aarav has always been a liar.

Meanwhile, Aarav is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. The police come knocking at his door, accusing him of financial fraud. Someone hacked into his company’s system and transferred illegal funds using his name.

Aarav is arrested. And Meera… she doesn't know whether to believe he is innocent or not.

But something doesn’t feel right.

The Truth Begins to Unravel

Meera visits Aarav in jail. Despite everything, when she looks into his eyes, she sees love, not guilt.

"Do you really believe I did this?" Aarav asks. His voice is broken but steady.

Tears fill her eyes. "I don’t know what to believe anymore."

That night, Meera begins investigating on her own. She goes through Aarav’s office records, and slowly, she pieces together the truth—every bit of evidence leads to one person: Veer.

Veer had manipulated everything—the fake affair, the false accusations, the bank transactions. He wanted Meera to hate Aarav and destroy their love.

When Meera confronts Veer, his mask finally drops.

"I did it all for you, Meera. Aarav never deserved you."

She recoils in horror. "You’re sick."

Veer smirks. "And you’re too late. Aarav’s trial is tomorrow. He will be sentenced, and then you’ll be mine."

Meera realizes the real danger now—Veer won’t stop until Aarav is out of the picture.

Fighting Back

Meera takes a desperate risk. With the help of Aarav’s closest friend, she hacks into Veer’s phone and retrieves the real documents proving Aarav’s innocence. But Veer catches her.

"You should’ve just accepted me, Meera," he sneers, gripping her wrist. "Now I have to get rid of you too."

A struggle ensues. Meera fights back, escaping just in time to reach the court with the evidence.

Just as the judge is about to announce Aarav’s sentence, Meera bursts in. "Stop!" she cries, holding up the documents. "He’s innocent!"

The evidence is undeniable. The judge clears Aarav of all charges, and Veer is arrested.

Love Tested, Love Strengthened

As Aarav walks free, Meera rushes into his arms. They hold each other tightly, realizing how close they were to losing everything.

"I should have trusted you," Meera whispers.

"And I should have trusted you," Aarav replies.

They know now—love isn’t just about happiness. It’s about faith, about standing together even when everything tries to tear them apart.

And as they walk away, hand in hand, they know their love is stronger than ever.