IMMJ2 OS- Taking a Stand

Taking a Stand

Hey Everyone! This a very random os that I had written. It's from Angre's point of view. This is from the track where the whole family was pretending to not know Riddhima. Here it is:

Angre couldn't believe what he was seeing. His boss who he admired for his loyalty, sharp mind, and love for family was introducing another woman as his wife in front of his actual wife. The very same person he claimed to love and protect with his life. He came out of his thoughts hearing Riddhima.

"Vansh, what are you saying? I am your wife. Why are you introducing her?"

"Excuse me? Who are you? And how you became my wife?" Vansh pretended to not know her.

He knew about this. The plan. His so-called masterstroke. Angre shook his head. He told Vansh to not do this. This is beyond wrong. Vansh has no idea what he is doing. He looked at Riddhima who was pleading and begging Vansh to drop the act. He got tears in his eyes seeing such a strong and fierce person like her begging for someone's love.

She doesn't deserve this. His eyes followed her as she went to Dadi to help her. He hoped at least she would drop the act. She loves her like a daughter after all. But he was shocked to see even her pretending to not know Riddhima. He knew no one else liked Riddhima but didn't expect this from Dadi. He thought she knew the difference between right and wrong. Angre chuckled internally.

Who am I kidding? None of them knows the difference. All they care about is the property and money. They are all criminals who can go to any extent for their selfishness. But I will also be one if I keep witnessing this and don't take a stand against it. I have been tolerating their wrongdoings because of my loyalty towards them but not anymore. My first loyalty lies towards myself and my principles.

Angre looked at Riddhima who looked so broken by their betrayals. She looks exhausted, physically, mentally. Eyes puffed up from crying, nose red, face pale, she looks broken.

This is not how she is supposed to be. She is supposed to be cheerful, with a sweet smile, eye twinkling, and face radiating happiness and hope. That's how she was. She is the only one who has treated me nice. She treated me like a family, considered me a brother. Now it's time for me to take a stand for myself, for her.

He moved towards Riddhima who was jerked away by Ishani and held her before she could fall. She looked at him with tear-filled eyes, and he shook his head no. Steadying her body, he wiped away her tears.

"Don't waste your tears for these heartless people. They don't deserve it. They don't deserve your tears, your love, care, sacrifices, protection. They don't deserve you Riddhima. Don't beg for their love. You are way too precious for that. You don't need anyone." Angre held her by her shoulders and tried to make her understand.

Riddhima, who was broken and shattered by the person she loved, the people she considered her family couldn't control herself when Angre held her. "Bhai" she broke down in his arms. She started crying uncontrollably. "Shh, it's alright."

Angre patted her head with his left hand and hugged her with the other hand. "I am here. Don't worry. I will not let anything happen to you. Don't cry. I will make everything fine." He broke the hug and wiped her tears again.

"Angre, What are you doing?" Vansh shouted. "And how do you know her?" Still keeping the pretense, thought Angre. "I know her because she is my sister, Vansh. She is my family. I am surprised you don't know her" Angre mocked. Vansh became angry.

Ishani taunted, "How did she become your sister? Tum to anath ho." Angre smiled sadly, "Hu mai anath. Aur Riddhima bhi anath hai. Jab duniya me koi family nahi hota na Ishani, tab ek anath hi dusra anath ka family hota hai." Riddhima cried hearing him. "What would a spoiled brat like you understand?"