Twists Of Fate-Unraveling Destiny

CHAPTER-2

Shaurya's heart raced as he felt the weight of his family's expectations and the stifling atmosphere of the Sabherwal mansion. 

He knew he needed a moment to clear his mind and escape the confines of his familiar surroundings, which had become a prison to him. The constant demands of his family, once a source of comfort, now grated on his nerves, fueling his growing sense of unease.

In a desperate bid for solace ,he grabbed his keys and wallet, his movements swift and purposeful as he prepared to leave the confines of the mansion behind.

As he reached the door, ready to bolt into the freedom of the outside world, his mother's voice cut through the air like a knife, halting him in his tracks.

"Shaurya beta kahan jaa rahe ho? aise mat jaao.." her tone heavy with concern and a hint of desperation. Her eyes, filled with a mix of love and worry, searched his face for answers.

Shaurya paused and without turning back he replied, "Mom abhi thodi taazi hawa ki zarurat hai mujhe, don't worry I'll be back in sometime" his voice strained with emotion as he tried to maintain his composure.

"You can't just leave like this Shaurya,please humari baat bhi toh samajhne ki koshish karo" Aastha pleaded, her brow furrowed, her voice tinged with tension and worry for her son's safety remembering the words he said in the room.

"Mom, I just need some time alone,Please" Shaurya insisted, anyone can feel desperation in his tone as he struggled to maintain his composure against all the things going around him.

With a heavy sigh his father stepped forward, "Shaurya, think before doing anything. Tum apni responsibilities se aise nahi bhaag sakte" he urged, his voice firm yet tinged with disappointment.

Tej, the eldest member of the house whose presence always carries the weight of authority and whose decisions are considered final by everyone,stood nearby, added with a sigh, "puttar,kabhi kabhi hume apni pareshaniyon ka saamna datkar karna hota hai,humesha sabse bhagkar kisi bhi pareshani ka hal nahi nikalta" his words felt heavy with the wisdom of age and experience.

But for the first time Ignoring his bade papa's(Tej's) words also, Shaurya walked away,leaving the suffocating embrace of home and closer to the unknown path that lay ahead.His family's voice fade away in the background replaced by his own thoughts and thundering of his heart.

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As he drove aimlessly through the bustling streets of Chandigarh, his mind drifted back to the happier times, to the moments he shared with Anokhi and his family .Today ,all those things felt like a dream.

"Anokhi, where did it all go wrong?" he whispered to himself, his voice barely audible over the noise of the engine. His question remain unanswered, as he navigated the city streets lost in the echo of yesterday's joy and today's despair.

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Anokhi approached the HOD's office with purposeful stride, her steps echoing in the corridor. The weight of the invitation in her hand felt both surreal and rewarding. With every step she took, memories of her journey flooded her mind – the late nights spent immersed in books, moments of inspiration in the classroom and the constant support of her peers, especially Shaurya,whose teachings were like a guiding presence for her.