Chapter-29

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The air felt heavy, charged with an unspoken tension that made Abhimanyu's heart race. Aarushi stood by the bed. Abhimanyu could see her fists clenched at her sides, a storm brewing behind her usually warm brown eyes.

"Love, what happened?" he asked stepping towards her, his voice gentle but laced with concern.

Aarushi didn't turn to face him, her gaze fixed on the window. Her jaw tightened, and he could almost hear the grinding of her teeth. The silence stretched between them, thick with her frustration.

"Baby, please," he urged, stepping closer "Talk to me." Still, she remained silent, her body rigid.

Abhimanyu felt a wave of unease wash over him. "Tell me what it is" he urged, his voice low and soothing, but it only seemed to ignite the fire inside her.

"What the fuck is your problem" she snapped, pushing his hand away with a force that surprised him " Why are you so irritating"

The hurt flickered across Abhimanyu's face ,his concern morphing into confusion and hurt

"Jaan, I was just-" he began, but she cut him off, anger spilling out like a dam bursting.

"What you were? Can't you stop meddling in my life?" Her words came out in a rush, each one laced with venom."Why are you so stubborn to destroy everything with your presence? Stop making m-my life hell" Tears rolled down from her eyes.

Abhimanyu felt the words lash at him, each syllable a reminder of the echoes from his past. He had heard those same tones before, the accusations that had haunted him since childhood "You are such a bad omen"

"You destroy everything with your useless presence"

But he pushed the memories aside, focusing instead on Aarushi, who was unraveling before him. Who wants his support. He can fight his demons later , but he has to comfort her first.

"Baby, Calm down.I was just trying t-to comfort you" he said, trying to keep his own voice steady, but her fury only intensified.

"Calm down? You think I can calm down when you're always here, irritating me. Can't you understand that I hate you. I hate your presence around me."She glared at him, her eyes wild with emotion.

"Why do you have to marry me and spoil my life. Why did you force me?I was so happy but the day you entered in my life,you destroyed everything .Why are you even in my life." she shouted in anger and frustration. Her eyes turned red from continuous crying.

"You destroy everyone with your presence....good for nothing. "He again heard his father's voice taunting him.

Aarushi didn't know what she was saying; she was blinded by my anger. Abhimanyu felt a sharp pain in his chest, noticing her disheveled state. He never wanted to see her like this.Hurt and sad.

She can't able to control her mouth,it's like her past frustration and anger are coming out.She was lost in her own storm of emotions, her words lashing out indiscriminately.

"Why can't you leave me alone. You are so so so useless..... why..why are you here . Everything is a mess in my life because of you. I hate you so much." she'd snapped, her voice trembling.

The words, fueled by frustration and a deeper, unnamed hurt, tumbled out like a torrent. Abhimanyu stood frozen, his face a mask of hurt, disbelief and concern. Each word was like a physical blow, landing squarely on his heart.

He'd never seen Aarushi like this, so consumed by anger and pain. He understood that she was upset, that something was deeply wrong, but the venom in her words, the sheer ferocity of her attack, left him reeling.

He opened his mouth to speak, to say something to calm her, but no words came. He simply stood there, absorbing the onslaught, his own pain mirroring hers.

"I hate your existence.You make me so uncomfortable. You suffocates the fuck out of me, but you didn't care about anyone. You are so ba-bad. I wish I never met y-you.You don't know what I'm going through" She shouted again, sobbing lightly.

These words hit him deeper than he thought possible, the sharp pang of her accusation tightening around his heart like a vice. He could feel the tears prickling at the corners of his eyes, but he fought them back.

His heart sank at her words, but he couldn't let her see how deeply they affected him. Instead, he focused on her pain, wanting nothing more than to ease her suffering.

Aarushi again started sobbing loudly "You are-- I c-can't....Why--" She can't able to speak as more tears began to spill over, each droplet a manifestation of her hurt and anger, and it broke something within him.

Suddenly he pulled her into a tight embrace, wrapping his arms around her. "Shh..Bas bacche.Its okay" he whispered, trying to comfort her as he caressed her back, feeling her body tremble against his. "I am here with you."

Aarushi's sobs came loud and raw, each one a release of years of pent-up emotions. She buried her face in his chest, her body shaking as she let go of everything she had held inside.

He could feel the weight of her pain, each cry piercing through him like a dagger.

"I don't want to--" she choked out between sobs. He tightened his grip, rocking her gently as if to soothe a wounded child. "It's okay, love. I know....You gonna be okay. Let it out.I will handle everything."

He felt her tears soaking through his shirt, a reminder of the fight they had just endured. "I'm here," he murmured, feeling the anger rise within him at the world that had made her feel this way.

"You make me so uncomfortable.You suffocate the fuck out of me"

"You destroy everything with your presence." Aarushi's words again rang in his ears. He felt the weight of her accusations but he pushed these words away, focusing instead on the woman in his arms.

He gulped down the lump from his throat and hugged her more tightly.She needs him, and He has to be with her.

As Aarushi cried, Abhimanyu's mind raced. Who had hurt her so deeply? Who had made her feel like....so worked up. He felt a surge of protectiveness wash over him, anger bubbling beneath the surface at anyone who dared to push her to this point.

With every sob, he could feel her frustration and sadness wrapping around him like a storm, and he knew he would do anything to shield her from the world that had tried to break her spirit. "You're my strong baby" he whispered softly, his voice steady as he held her close. "You're going to get through this. I promise."

Aarushi's sobs began to quiet, her breathing hitching, but she didn't pull away from him. She cried silently in his arms. She was grateful for his warmth,for his support, which she never knew but needed.

Abhimanyu kept caressing her hair, coeing her softly whole time.After some minutes Aarushi finally composed herself, feeling light.

She finally pulled away from the hug,her eyes puffy and red "I'm sorry" she whispered, shame creeping into her voice. "I didn't mean any of that. I just... I don't know how to handle everything."

Abhimanyu brushed a stray tear from her cheek, his heart aching for her. "You don't have to apologize,love. It's okay to feel angry, to feel hurt."

"I just feel so lost. I can't able to control myself in anger," she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper. "I thought I could--She halted in a sentence as Abhimanyu placed a gentle finger on her lips , silencing her before the flood of explanations could begin.

"Are you fine now?" He asked in a concerned voice as he wanted her to compose herself before everything else.

Aarushi felt her throat tighten. She nodded slowly, tears threatening to spill over again. How could he still be here, caring for her after everything she had said? She bit her lower lip, trying to hold back the emotion that threatened to overwhelm her.

Abhimanyu wrapped his arms around her once more, pulling her close, and she melted against him, clutching him tightly as if he were a lifeline. He sat down on the bed with her on his lap.

They sat in silence, the soft rhythm of his heartbeat echoing in her ears, soothing her jagged nerves.

His fingers caressed her back, grounding her, and for a moment, the world outside faded away.

After several minutes, Aarushi pulled back slightly, looking into his eyes. "Really, I am so sorry. I was so angry that I couldn't able to stop myself. I didn't mean anything whatever I said. It was-I don't know.....I am sorry that I shouted at you and said so many mean things to you." she repeated, her voice trembling with sincerity.

Abhimanyu offered a small smile, but it didn't quite reach his eyes. "It's fine," he said, though Aarushi sensed an undercurrent of unease in his tone.

She wanted to press him, to ask if he truly meant it, but the warmth of his thumb brushing against her cheek distracted her.

"Do you want to talk about it, or should we do something else?" he asked gently, trying to ease her back into comfort.

She shook her head, determination flaring within her. "I need to tell you. It's about my.... I don't know, he is nothing to me but he said he loves me" Aarushi took a deep breath, feeling the tension knot in her stomach.Abhimanyu's hand stilled in between but he again started caressing her back.

"He's been calling me... threatening me.He kept telling me that he loved me a lot and whatnot. It's been two days of him trying to manipulate me"

Abhimanyu's expression darkened, a storm brewing in his eyes."Explain"

"His name is kabir. He was in my college. I was in my last year when he-------"

Aarushi's voice wavered, but she explained everything: how he met her, how he stalked her, everything till today.

"That bastard," Abhimanyu seethed, his hands tightening around her waist. "How dare he try to hurt you? I'll make him pay for this."

Aarushi's heart raced at the intensity of his anger, a mix of fear and comfort flooding her. "Please. I don't want you to do anything rash."

"No,"he said firmly, his gaze locking onto hers. "You shouldn't have to deal with this alone. I won't let anyone make you feel this way"

His words wrapped around her like a protective blanket, and for the first time since the onslaught of calls began, Aarushi felt a flicker of safety.

"Thank you for being here for me," she whispered, her voice breaking again, but this time with relief.

"Always," he vowed, his thumb brushing away a stray tear."Now stop stressing about him. I will handle everything, just give me a day okay"

Aarushi nodded, feeling a bond between them strengthen in the face of adversity. She felt relief as she knew he wouldn't let him hurt her again.

I nestled deeper into Abhimanyu's lap, surrendering to the warm cocoon of his embrace. His heartbeat thrummed steadily beneath my cheek, a comforting rhythm that made everything outside this moment fade away.

I leaned a new fact that I could stay here forever, wrapped in his arms, safe from the world, safe from my own chaotic thoughts.

After a few moments, I felt him shift slightly beneath me. "What do you want to eat?" His voice was soft, but it pulled me from my reverie. I shook my head, pressing my face further into his chest, inhaling the familiar scent of him-woodsy and warm, like home.

"You should eat something. It's time for dinner,baby" he insisted gently, pulling away just enough for me to meet his gaze.

I looked up, lost in the depths of his eyes, which radiated warmth and concern. But then, an ache settled in my chest. How could I have hurt him so much? The words I had flung during our earlier argument felt like daggers now, and I gulped back the shame that threatened to choke me.

"I'm really sorry for whatever I said," I began, my voice barely a whisper. But he shook his head, cutting me off.

"I already told you it's fine," he said, but I could see the flicker of hurt in his eyes.

He was trying to be strong for me, to brush it off, but I can see it, My anger had pierced through the cold and protective shell he always wore.

"I don't want to go down for dinner," I admitted, feeling the weight of my words. It felt easier to stay cocooned here, away from the world and away from the sharpness of my own guilt.

He nodded thoughtfully "Okay, let me call someone to bring our dinner here." He reached into his pocket, pulling out his phone. As he dialed, I let my head fall back against his shoulder, listening to the comforting cadence of his heartbeat again.

"What's Kabir's full name?" he asked suddenly, breaking the silence.

"Kabir Verma," i replied in a bitter tone.

"Okay" he muttered, typing something into his phone. I watched him, a sense of admiration swelling within me. Meri kismat itni bhaidya kab se hogayi.

After a few moments, a knock on the door broke the stillness. Abhimanyu stood, gently placing me on the bed. "Sit here ,I'll get the food." I didn't want to stand up, but the bed beneath me felt cold without him.

He returned moments later, dinner in hand, and looked at me with a smile. "Wash your face and hands while I set this up."

I nodded, slipping into the bathroom. The coolness of the tiles felt refreshing against my heated skin. I splashed water on my face, staring into the mirror. The reflection staring back was one of regret and sorrow. How could I have let my anger spill over onto him? He didn't deserve that. He never did.

Taking a deep breath, I promised myself that tomorrow I would talk to him properly. I would apologize for my words and let him know how much his presence truly meant.

I stepped outside from the bathroom and noticed him waiting on the bed, a plate of food in his hands. "You can start; I'll wash my hands quickly,"he said, his tone light as he vanished into the bathroom.

I sat down, glancing at the bathroom door. My heart swelled with appreciation. He always thought of everything. I fidgeted with my hands, feeling hollow without the warmth of his presence beside me.

After a minute he returned and sat down on the bed beside me, and I felt a little flutter of nerves. He served me and began serving himself, but I placed my hand over his hand, stopping him. "Let me serve you" I insisted, wanting to do something nice for him.

His lips curled into a soft smile, "okay" he said, letting me take control. I dished out the food, feeling a sense of normalcy wash over us as we began to eat.

After a minute of silence, Abhimanyu's voice broke through again, serious yet tender. "I know how we got married or i said how I forced you in this jaan, but you didn't need to go through everything alone. I know you're strong, but I want to be with you, to help you. You don't have to face everything alone. Just tell your husband, he'll handle it, okay?"

My heart swelled at his words. He was right-he would always be there for me, no matter what. "I want you to trust me," he continued, his gaze unwavering. "I will never let anything or anyone harm you. You're my wife, it's my duty to protect you. So please, don't keep your problems and feelings bottled up. You can tell me,we'll go through everything together."

I felt a wave of calm wash over me as I absorbed his words. A weight seemed to lift from my shoulders. I wanted to hug him so badly, to thank him for being so understanding and patient even when I hurt him , but the knot in my throat held me back.

"I'm sorry, and thank you so much," I managed to say, my voice thick with emotion.He shook his head, standing up suddenly. "Wait a minute ,I will be back"

I frowned, curiosity piqued. "What happened?"

"Just a minute" he replied, walking out of the room. I watched him go, my heart racing with anticipation.

After some minutes, he returned, and my eyes widened in surprise. He held a small box in his hands. "Here," he said, a smile breaking across his face. "Your favorite brownie."

My heart leaped. "Maine parso hi last box khaliya tha ,ye kaha se aaya" I squealed, taking the box from him.

"I already restored them. Eat it and forget everything else."he said.

I couldn't help but smile as I opened the box, the rich aroma wafting up to greet me. It looked so delicious.

He watched me intently, and I noticed the concern still etched on his face, mixed with warmth. I broke off a piece of the brownie and offered it to him"Have it"

He leaned forward, accepting the bite with a small smile. He chewed slowly as if he was savoring every morsel.

" It's amazing!" I said with a mouth full of brownies.

I could feel the tension between us easing, the connection we shared deepening with every passing moment. I could finally breathe again.

As we finished the brownies, I felt a sense of peace settles over us.

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