The forced alliance

chapter 30: yeh dooriyaan

Aradhyaa's parents insisted on taking her home to aid her recovery. Despite her desire to return to her and Abhimaan's shared space, they believed a familiar environment would foster a smoother recuperation.

One evening, as Aradhyaa rested in her childhood room, she brought up the subject with her parents.

Aradhyaa: "Maa, Papa, I appreciate your concern, but I really want to go back to our home. I need to talk to Abhimaan and sort things out."

Mrs. Saxena: "Beta, we understand your feelings, but your health is our top priority. Once you're fully recovered, you can decide what's best for you."

Aradhyaa: "I know, Maa, but being in our home would help me heal faster. I need to talk to Abhimaan about everything that happened."

Mr. Saxena: "Aradhyaa, we want what's best for you. Let us take care of you here. Abhimaan will understand."

Aradhyaa, with a hint of frustration: "Maa, Papa, I know you care about me, but you don't understand. I can't stay here, pretending everything is okay. I need to face what happened."

Mrs. Saxena, concerned: "Beta, we're not asking you to pretend. We just want you to focus on your recovery. Abhimaan cares about you, and I'm sure he's just as worried."

Aradhyaa, her tone softening: "I know he cares, Maa, but there are things we need to talk about. I can't keep avoiding it. Please, let me go home."

Mr. Saxena, after a thoughtful pause: "Alright, beta. We understand. We'll take you back home, but promise us you'll take it easy."

Aradhyaa smiled with gratitude, knowing that the path ahead might be challenging, but it was a step she needed to take.

As they prepared to leave, Mrs. Saxena expressed her concerns with a gentle tone, "Aradhyaa, we just want you to be happy. If going home is what you need, then we'll support you. But don't forget to prioritize your health and well-being."

Aradhyaa nodded, appreciating her parents' understanding, and with a mix of anticipation and trepidation, they headed back to the penthouse that held both beautiful memories and unresolved conversations.

In the time she was away from him he completely drowned himself in work and at night in alcohol though he never called her but always kept track of her health and recovery by being in touch with Aarav, Tulika and her parents sometimes.

Aradhyaa's parents insisted on taking her home to aid her recovery. Despite her desire to return to her and Abhimaan's shared space, they believed a familiar environment would foster a smoother recuperation.

One evening, as Aradhyaa rested in her childhood room, she brought up the subject with her parents.

Aradhyaa: "Maa, Papa, I appreciate your concern, but I really want to go back to our home. I need to talk to Abhimaan and sort things out."

Mrs. Saxena: "Beta, we understand your feelings, but your health is our top priority. Once you're fully recovered, you can decide what's best for you."

Aradhyaa: "I know, Maa, but being in our home would help me heal faster. I need to talk to Abhimaan about everything that happened."

Mr. Saxena: "Aradhyaa, we want what's best for you. Let us take care of you here. Abhimaan will understand."

Aradhyaa, with a hint of frustration: "Maa, Papa, I know you care about me, but you don't understand. I can't stay here, pretending everything is okay. I need to face what happened."

Mrs. Saxena, concerned: "Beta, we're not asking you to pretend. We just want you to focus on your recovery. Abhimaan cares about you, and I'm sure he's just as worried."

Aradhyaa, her tone softening: "I know he cares, Maa, but there are things we need to talk about. I can't keep avoiding it. Please, let me go home."

Mr. Saxena, after a thoughtful pause: "Alright, beta. We understand. We'll take you back home, but promise us you'll take it easy."

Aradhyaa smiled with gratitude, knowing that the path ahead might be challenging, but it was a step she needed to take.

As they prepared to leave, Mrs. Saxena expressed her concerns with a gentle tone, "Aradhyaa, we just want you to be happy. If going home is what you need, then we'll support you. But don't forget to prioritize your health and well-being."

Aradhyaa nodded, appreciating her parents' understanding, and with a mix of anticipation and trepidation, they headed back to the penthouse that held both beautiful memories and unresolved conversations.

Late into the night, Abhimaan sat in solitude, wrestling with the turmoil within. He took a deep breath, trying to gather the strength to confront his own decisions.

Abhimaan, speaking to himself: "I've caused her pain, more than she deserves. Maybe it's time to accept the truth – I might be toxic for her. Our love, no matter how genuine, might end up destroying her."

A heavy silence hung in the air as he continued to grapple with the internal conflict.

Abhimaan, his voice filled with self-doubt: "I thought I could handle my past, but it's dragging her into a storm. She deserves happiness, peace, and a life without constant battles."

His fingers drummed anxiously on the table, each tap echoing the rhythm of his troubled thoughts.

Abhimaan, whispering to himself: "It's not about what I want; it's about what's best for her. Maybe stepping back is the only way to protect her from the chaos I bring."

As he uttered those words, a profound sadness settled on his face, mirroring the depth of the internal struggle he was experiencing.

Abhimaan, convincing himself: "When she comes back, I'll distance myself. It's painful, but maybe it's the only path left. I can't let my past shadows cast darkness on her future."

A lingering sigh escaped his lips, carrying the weight of a decision that felt like surrendering a piece of his own soul. The room, shrouded in shadows, bore witness to a man torn between love and the crushing realization that sometimes, love alone isn't enough.