DARLING 2.0

Chapter 5

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Arjun:"Why did you do that?" he asked Nandini. She is sitting on bed clutching her knees to her chest after finishing their Dinner. 

Nandini:"I am not in a mood to talk Arjun. Leave me alone." she replied but he can sense agony in her voice.

Arjun:"What's wrong with you Nandini? I am seeing many changes in you after coming here."

She got up and tried to go out but he caught her hand and made her sit beside him.

Arjun:"No Nandu, today you have to tell me what's bothering you."

She looked at him not showing any emotions on her face.

Nandini:"Everything has changed Arjun. Everything.......an...and....everyone have changed because of me. I don't see that love, care and happiness anymore. They can't behave like before. Everything was given to her. Now I am no-one to them Arjun. I know what I did was wrong but still it pains seeing Uncle, Auntie, Prab.....everyone treating me like this. Even Dad and Bond also..........."

She finally let her tears fall letting him know about her insecurities. He took her in his arms understanding her problem.

Arjun:"Nandu....you are just imagining things. I agree he won't or should I say can't be like before but no one is judging you here. The guilt building inside you is totally taking a wrong turn. That is stopping you from seeing things in positive way and increasing your insecurities. Because of that you are over thinking about simple matter and not allowing yourself to move freely with everyone like before."

She is still crying in his arms. 

"Today what you said to Sakshi is completely a bullsh*t. That is not you Nandu. My Nandu never hurts anyone with her words. You felt jealous that she is getting close to your father and brother, but have you ever thought from her point of view? Being an orphan she didn't experience even one fourth of love we got from our parents. She might have craved for a family her whole life. Everyone wanted her to feel like a family member. They are just making sure that she never  thinks that she is an orphan anymore. Think once again they didn't changed Nandu. I can still see everyone's love and care towards you. In fact you are the one who is distancing yourself from everyone because of your guilt."

Nandini closed her eyes and remembered everything since she came here and how she treated Sakshi. She cried more ashamed of her behavior. She realized how wrong she was. Her jealousy clouded her senses.

Nandini:"You are right Arjun. I am wrong, I have to apologize to her, but I am too ashamed of myself. How can I be so harsh......."

Arjun broke the hug and made her look at him.

Arjun:"Just tell her what you feel. I am sure she will understand."

She nodded wiping her tears....

Arjun:"and Nandu......I think it's time to come out of your guilt."

She looked at him frowning in confusion.

Arjun:"You have to talk to him."

Nandini shook her head negatively. 

Nandini:"No.....No..........."

She got up and paced to and fro...

Nandini:"I can't do that Arjun. I can't............"

He caught her and made her stand straight.