Chap 14- Second last chapter
Aryan sat there, it pierced his heart - what has he done to his only family, his wife, his relationship ? Each word she said is true, he was blind with fame, blind with arrrogance that he didnt realised the person who always stood by him always was Imlie. Yes, when he used to get frustrated, she was the one to cheer him up, in the hot weather she would give him the shade. She loved feeding him, they used to eat from one plate, she would always prepare food even when he comes from shoot he would see it on dinning table but never touched it. He would eat at set. She would bring him lunch leaving her work. All these years she bore the financial burden but never once taunted him , never got frustrated with him, never ever let him feel he isnt not earning.
He had expenses of portfolios, photo shoots she would without question give him the money. She was his pillar and what has he done? Yes how can he forget how protective he is for her? He was blindsided, she is right. He is not her Aru. He got up, and went to take cold shower. He was feeling too restless and dizzy. She is leaving him, he deserves it. His head is pounding, he hates himself, he wants hurt himself for being such a disgusting man to his wife. He shut off the water, as he wrapped towel around his waist he punched the mirror in the bathroom. He got out, and he puched he mirror on dresser, why the pain in his heart is greater than the pain in his hand?
Imlie was startled when she heard breaking of glass coming from their bedroom. She ran to check on Aryan. He was standing there with his hands bleeding profusely, she panicked, "Aryan!" She shouted at him grabbing his hand and making him sit on bed. She got their first aid kit box and started cleaning the wounds. He was staring at her, silently, tears rolled from his eyes. She was busy cleaning his wounds when he spoke , "I wont stop you, i deserve it but" he said pausing "I am sorry , I am such a disgusting man Imlie. I am sorry , please if you can forgive me. Maybe this pain will go away" he cried
"Sssh" as she wrapped the bandage around his hand. She got up went out and came back within few seconds with broom and dustpan. She cleared the floor of glasses, then she saw the bathroom had glasses too. She cleaned everything and threw the pieces away. Aryan was still sitting there, zoned out.
"I forgive you Aryan" she said and left his room. Maybe that can heal him better mentally. He didnt come to her , nor she saw him next day. The day after , she left. She had already said her goodbye. She will miss him but she needed this space.
Aryan on other hand, stayed on movie sets scared to see his empty home. He didnt let his work getting affected either. They too soon will be going to Himachal to finish up shooting. She forgave him, but all the realisation he had that night, he felt incomplete , the pain still there.
