RUIN || Book #2 in 'Heart series' : ✔ [𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧]

Ch 22 .His sacrifice.

The whole room was silent except the sound of whimpering. Karthik was stunned. He couldn't believe the scene which happened few seconds ago. Arushi slowly fell on the floor with her knees. She stared at the man lying in front of her with a smile.

"Why ?"

Aditya hissed while trying to smile. "I want this."

Arushi chuckled and touched his chest where the blood was oozing. Her eyes got teared up. "You saved me." She whispered.

Aditya nodded positively. "I sav..ed my sister, my Kri...tika's sis..ter. I am the one who sh..ould die."

"We should take him to the hospital." The officer said. Aditya shook his head in denial. "No. I want to die. A sinner like me should not survive."

Arushi glared at him. "True, you are a sinner. But you want to live with Rishi, right ?"

Tears started flowing from Aditya's eyes thinking about his son. "I-I wi..shed. Bu-t he don't des..erve a fa-ther like me, a fa..ther who ki-lled his mo..ther men..tally."

Suddenly Aditya started breathing heavily. Arushi got tensed. Her body shivered as Aditya was behaving like Kritika before she died.

"Ar..rushi pl..ease look af..ter my so..n. I-I ne..ed to go to my Kri..tika." Aditya begged while struggling in pain. Arushi took his palm and rubbed.

"No no no Aditya...no...you can't go..Aditya stop..."

But he didn't hear her words. He took his last breath and went away forever.

Karthik cried out loudly. He hated his best friend for the sins he done but he can't ever loathe their friendship. It was special to him. The officers took their caps down and showed their respect. The Oberoi's felt a bit bad due to Rishi but one side they are happy.

Arushi was staring at Aditya's body blankly. She didn't know what to feel. She came for revenge, she wanted to see their deaths especially Aditya's because as a husband he treated his wife like a slave. And now when it happened, she doesn't know whether to be happy or sad. By this sacrifice, she understood the guilt he felt after hearing the truth of his wife and the love he has for her.

The sky was pitch dark. The shore was calm. The Singhanias, Oberois and Mehras were all in white. Aditya's body was all prepared to receive the final blow. Karthik give fire to the body.

Aditya was buried beside Kritika. It was Arushi's decision as she thought that man deserves this much. Little Rishi was staring at the burning fire, confused. He was in Anika's arms wearing a small white Kurti pants. Aradhya was consoling Karthik who did his friend's last rites. Sweta was devasted. She was in her husband's arms, mourning for her son's loss. Priya was neutral. The Oberoi's were also present. They looked back to see Arushi standing beside the car.

Arushi was in a white saree which she wore for her sister's funeral. She sighed and looked at the night sky to see a star twinkling brightly. Arushi smiled.

"Didi, I know it's you. I hope you are happy. Aditya himself gave you justice. I hope one day you can forgive him but torture him there all you want."

Gautam and Sweta went to their ancestral home. Priya with her daughter went back to her home. Ahana was enjoying her last days, being living as a kindergarden tutor. Abhay was waiting for Ahana's comeback.

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After the commotion in Singhania Mansion, the Oberois were having a talk in their masion. Shivaay glanced at the bedroom waiting for Arushi's presence, but she never came out.

"Shiva, let her be." Omakara suggested as he know the state of Arushi.

Other side Arushi was in shock. She never imagined Aditya to risk his life for Rishi. With that act she understood how much he loves Kritika and Rishi though he made terrible mistakes. And due to this, she decided to bury him beside Kritika's place. Now her responsibility is Rishi, their child. Both of them gave their son's life to her; to protect, love and nourish and she will do gladly which she was doing for years.

Wiping her tears, she placed the photo frame of Aditya and Kritika on the bed stand. She hated the man 'Aditya Singhania' but now she has a bit respect. Their relationship would have been normal if that girl didn't made misunderstandings between them, and her sister will be alive now.

Sighing she glanced at a sleeping Rishi. Leaning towards she placed a kiss on his temple.
"Mumma loves you."

Arushi walked towards the Oberois study room. She noticed her three brothers having some serious talks. There face was tensed. She wanted to know one thing and she will know somehow. She showed her presence by knocking on the door.

"Can I come ?" The three brothers stunned with her unexpected presence. Giving a fake smile they nodded.

Arushi smiled and sat on the chair, glanced at the papers on the table.

"Bhaiyaas, you still didn't tell me one thing?" She asked

"What Aru ?" Omkara retorted calmly.

"Who was behind the Singhnaia company's destruction ? Whose plan was that ?. I heard that person is someone close to me." She demanded an answer from them.

"Woh..Aru.." Rudra stuttered and hesitantly glanced at Shivaay and Omkara.

"TELL ME." She shouted banging on the wooden table making the brothers stumbled.

"YUVARAJ SINGH RAICHAND." Shivaay answered and Arushi gasped in shock.

"Wh-at."

"Yes Aru. Our investigator found the details. Also we received a letter from him." Omkara said and handled an envelope.

She opened it with shivering hands and read the writing.

"Time is up. I am coming."

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So this is the end of the book. I am sooo happy at this time. I think I had given the male lead a perfect ending because in my opinion he deserves it. Also I hope I gave justice to Kritika, my female lead through Arushi.

I will be introducing the next installment of 'heart series' in the next chapter.

Thank you