Bleeding heart - A ShiVi OS

Raavi couldn't accept what's going on before her eyes. For a second, she thought maybe she is just having a nightmare, after all it's a tiring day with roller coaster of emotions. But the next second she know this is real happening since dreams are nothing but a reflection of our subconscious thoughts and desires. She had never ever wanted Shiva and her innocent devar to suffer like this.

She wanted to save them both from Dhara di's beatings and so took a step forward. But, the next moment she halted because she doesn't want to plant a seed of doubt on already suspicious mind of Rishita. What if she get blamed too that this is her devious plan to break Rishita mentally and get back to Dev. She loathed herself for being in a position where she was unable to voice out or save her dearest from misery. Dearest?

She heard a snapping sound and got stunned when she saw Dhara di had literally broken the big stick into two halves. She had never thought Dhara di, her most favourite and role model as a violent person. This is intolerable. She is certain that she doesn't want to become like her anymore. But most unbelievable thing is no one is stopping her. She can understand they played a worst prank, but still this is too much. Gaumbi tried once to pacify her, but of no use. When Krish got beatings, Shiva saved him. Krish never took Shiva's name and no one knows he too is involved in this conspiracy. He surrendered himself. However, Dev is simply standing when his both brothers are getting bashed. For god sake, they are his brothers and she is sure they really mean no harm. She thanked god for not letting her marry this selfish person and suffer forever.

Dhara di is asking them to give respect to Rishita and apologize as well. But, what Dhara di does not understand is that no one can compel any emotions from someone suddenly as they need to feel themselves. She understood that very well as of late. She too tried hating Dhara di and Shiva in her marriage fiasco, but failed miserably because her heart kept on telling that they would never wish any real harm to her. How much she wishes Dhara di too would listen to her heart whisperings now?

Once Dhara di done declaring her decision on living arrangements, she blurted out asking what her mistake on all this. She really doesn't want this family to break, even if it's for few days only. She was able to live after getting rejected by Dev, but she doesn't think she would be able to see this family breaking up. She realized now that she always wanted to become a part of this family and Dev was just a ticket. When Dhara di said that she needs to be with Shiva on this, she could not disagree and hence bowed down nodding her head.

Dhara di left dragging Krish and Gaumbi away. She heard Dev too taking his wife. She dared to look up and saw Shiva standing there looking at the direction his bhabi went. His eyes are red and moist. She could see his wrecked heart and that for reasons unknown makes her extremely upset as well. Shiva is simple minded and straight forward. He is a prankster too. Seeing the turmoil in his eyes, she could understand that he never thought his action would hurt his beloved bhabi much. He is feeling guilty. His wounded look urges her to take him into her arms and console him. Yet, she isn't sure how he would react. He is unpredictable. Another tear left his eye and she sighed. She could not watch anymore and hence, averted her eyes down. He is wearing a sleeveless t-shirt and his both arms are covered with bruises. She got panicked and fled from there.

She hurried to their room and took out the first aid kit from her suitcase. She doesn't care even if he is going to shout at her for this, but she is not going to let him sleep unattended. She quickly returned and found Shiva exactly where he stood. But, his face is not looking at Dhara di's room direction anymore. He is actually facing their room and hence when she went back running, their eyes locked. His eyes got widen in surprise looking at her. Is he really thought she just left him like everyone else and went to sleep? She felt hurt. For god sake, she is his wife and not some heartless witch. His wife? This is not the time to analyze those things. She just shook her head and went close to him. He had a curious look on his face and her heart whispered how much adorable her husband is. She ignored it as usual and held his hand. He got confused, but let her drag him anyway.

She made him sit in the sofa and started putting ointment on his bruises. He winced in pain and she could not control anymore. She cried and he looked puzzled at her. How can she let him know that his pain is her pain now and when there is an ointment available for his body wounds, nothing is there to console her bleeding heart? Her heart is in agony and it torments more when she realizes that she could not tell all this to him. She helplessly looked at him and his confused look turned into an understanding one. He suddenly hugged her and sobbed like a baby. She felt warmth inside and glad that he chose to share his distress. At that moment, she doesn't care about anything or anyone in this world, but just want to protect this innocent soul latching onto her.

She patted his back and whispered assuring words in his ears. She no longer heard his quiet sobs and looked down to see that he had slept in her arms. Dhara di is right about one thing. He is her husband. She felt bad for not standing up for him before. On seeing his innocent face covered with tear marks, she took a firm decision. She doesn't care anymore on what Rishita or anyone else would think of her for her actions.

She is going to stand like a firewall between her husband and anyone who dare to hurt him!

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