Wishpered Promises Of LoVE

Leaving

"Big B, n…no…please,"Azel immediately held her brother's hand, trying to persuade him not to take such a decision. Hrew caressed his younger sister's hair…he planted a soft kiss on her forehead. A lone tear escaped Hrew's eyes as he knew this decision of his was going to hurt so many people. But he could not stay in that house anymore…where his wife was humiliated to no end. She came into this house holding his hand…trusting in him blindly, that he would always be there for her. And he had promised her at their wedding that no matter what happens he would always protect her, would love and respect her. Then how could he stay there where she was disrespected time and again…just in front of his eyes. No, he cannot. And he would not.
    Azel closed her eyes letting her tears fall from her eyes without any restraint. So, this was it? Was this the goodbye? Was she going to lose her family members…just like this? But she also knew it better…she could not probably force or ask her brother to stay. Not after everything that happened. And as a sister, as much as she was sad about her brother leaving…she was proud of him as well. In fact she is somewhat glad because her brother would take her Sisila away from all this mess…from people who could not even appreciate her Sisila.
   "No matter where I stay in the world, Princess…always remember that your Big B will always be there for you. I will always be just one call from you. Never feel yourself alone…me and your Sisila are always with you in every sphere of life. I love you, my baby sis,"he wiped away her tears…but soon more tears made their ways through her eyes.
   "I love you too, Big B,"she sobbed hard…pressing her face in his chest. Tune closed her eyes…not able to see the heart wrenching scene in front of her anymore. She never imagined such a thing could ever happen to them as well! It was all her fault…if not for her, Hrew would have never taken such a decision like this…these thoughts were enough to choke her. She was feeling so suffocated…her guilt started eating her up from inside. She could no longer control herself, as she ran upstairs towards their bedroom. "B..Big B, go Sisila needs you,"Azel broke the hug, gently pushing his brother, urging him to go. Hrew nodded his head before starting to go towards the stairs.
   His eyes fell down on his mother..who was crying silently…hiding her face in her both palms. At this moment she was feeling like the weakest person in the world. She was a renowned family lawyer who could not even save her own family from splitting apart. She felt herself a failure! Yeah, that was what she was. Hrew's heart clenched in extreme pain looking at the vulnerable condition of his mother. He wanted nothing except for running in her direction…and hiding his face in her lap. But he knew, the more he would show his vulnerable side to her, it would make things more difficult for both of them. He also left upstairs, with a heavy heart.
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In Hrew and Tune's bedroom,
   Tune was standing on their balcony, crying her heart out. She didn't know what was hurting her more…the fact that she was treated as an outsider in her own house…or it was that she still could not make a place for herself in this family…even after all these years. Or maybe that somehow she was the reason Hrew took such a big decision…he was abandoning his family just because of her.
   She was busy in her own thoughts when she was pulled into a back hug…that broke her reverie. Her husband wrapped his arms around her neck..keeping his head on her shoulder blade.
   "I…I'm sorry, Love. I could not stand up for you at the right time,"he apologized in his cracked voice, silent tears leaving his face. Tune immediately wiped her tears, turning around his arms,"Please don't say sorry, Hri. You did something no-one would have ever thought of,"she cupped his face, looking into his eyes deeply. Her eyes were holding immense love for him, like always. He attached both of their foreheads, closing his eyes to feel the moment amongst themselves.
   "But Hri, can…can you not drop this idea of leaving the house…please? Daddy didn't really mean those words he said, I know it,"Tune tried to persuade her husband…because no matter what happened, it was her family. And she could not see her family breaking apart in front of her own eyes. Hrew opened his eyes, staring into her pitch black orbs without blinking. How could someone be this good? Even after so much, she was still defending his father, who left no stone unturned in insulting her to no end. And his father was accusing this girl? How could he? Hrew's heart churned more…just rethinking everything.
   "No, Star. I'm ready to let go of anything and everything. But I cannot tolerate it when someone judges you…speaks ill about you…disrespects you. You might forget everything Daddy said downstairs…but I will never forget those hurtful words he directed towards you. I will turn the entire world upside down…if anyone tries to hurt you ever. You…you are my life. And I cannot see you in pain…not because of anyone,"he expressed his feelings. Who said feelings fade away with time? Because it was certainly not true in their case. Even after all these years of their marriage, his love for her never dwindled…not even a bit. He still loved her like he used to when he first fell for her…the only difference was his love kept increasing for her with the passing time. The same goes for her. What good deed did she do to get him in her life?
  "But Hri, this is not the solution to any problem. Please try to understand, Baby,"she cupped his cheeks once again before continuing,"Moreover, I was thinking of visiting Collins mansion for a few days. Twinkle was also missing her grandy*(Tune's father)*. How about I go there now? Then…"
   "Are…are you…le..leaving me?"Hrew asked horrified to even think of those consequences of becoming true. He would die if she really thinks of leaving him ever. Tune's eyes widened at his wild thoughts,"Are you crazy? Why would I do that?"
   Wiping his tears that spilled out the moment she said she wanted to go to her home…she embraced him,"Silly boy, why would I leave you? How will I live..hmm?"She asked him…so softly…as if speaking to a child. "Th…then why this…sudden…visit? That too without me? If you are missing Dad, I..I will take you there. We will spend as many days as you want to. B..but I'm not staying without you…not even for a day,"he shook his head, stating his demand like a kid.    Though he knew very well why she wanted to go to her home now. She just wanted the atmosphere here to calm down a bit…and Hrew to get on better terms with his father.
   "Hri, I.."
"Please Star, I need your support like always. You do know that…I'm nothing without you, right? After everything that happened, I would not be able to stay here…this house would suffocate me…reminding me about today's incident every single day. I will not be able to take that…please,"he earnestly requested her….making her sigh. She knew he would not agree to it.
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Within a few minutes,
  Hrew and Tune came downstairs. Hrew was carrying a sleeping Twinkle in his arms, while his other hand was occupied with the luggage. Hrew's personal driver came,"Another luggage is at the stairs. Can you please get it?"He asked his driver while handing him the luggage he was holding. Hrew didn't let Tune lift up the heavy bag…it was not good for her health. "Yes, sir,"the driver nodded respectfully…before doing his work.
   There, Hazel immediately lifted up her face as soon as she heard their footsteps. Fresh tears made their ways through her eyes once again. She stood up in her place, when Hrew and Tune came in front of her,"Hri, why are you punishing me…in all these? In between the anger and wounded feelings, of both of your father and son duo, my..my love is getting crushed, son. What is…my fault here?"Hazel asked sorrowfully. She was not able to handle all these anymore. Why all these were happening with her.
   Hrew cupped his mother's cheek with his free hand,"I..I'm sorry, momma. But it was you who taught me to leave the place where you are not valued…where you get disrespected, right? And today, in front of my very eyes, she was disrespected here…then how could I stay here, momma? She is my pride and hurting her means hurting me. At our wedding, I had promised to always protect her…trusting me, she came into this house. Then how can I break her trust, momma?"A lone tear escaped Hrew's eyes when he spoke all that. The pain of going away from your loved ones is unimaginably painful.
   Hazel didn't say anything more…just kept looking at her son and daughter-in-law. "I'm sorry, for putting you through all of these, momma,"Hrew apologized once again. "Hri, I would not say I'm very happy with the decision you took. But I would surely say I'm proud of you, my son,"she placed a kiss on his forehead. Her son was indeed a gem of a person. And she was a proud mother.
   She then moved towards Tune before engulfing her in a warm hug,"I'm sorry, Baby…for everything that you had to go through today. I know my apologies are not enough to soothe your pain. Still I hope you will forgive me and your father-in-law,"while apologizing genuinely.
  "Please momma, don't say it like that. If a dad would not reprimand his daughter when she is wrong, then who will?"Hazel didn't know what to say to her…how could her husband not understand this poor soul? "I love you, momma. And I promise you that I will join this family once again,"this Tune whispered only for Hazel to hear…who gave a small smile to her, not knowing whether it would ever be possible or not. "Take care of yourself more, Tu. And if anything just call me, okay?"She instructed her daughter-in-law…making her nod her head,"You too, momma."
   After that, Hrew and Tune took everyone's leave…even from the maids…except for Andrew. The whole time, Andrew saw everything standing there like a mute spectator, not uttering even a single word. Though, Tune wanted to talk with Andrew before leaving as well…but she just could not muster up the courage to do so. Hence, they left the premises of the houses.
   All the resolve that Hazel had taken to not stop her son from leaving the house…started cracking when she saw them going away from her. And it completely broke, when they vanished away from her sight. Without thinking anything, she ran towards her husband, holding his hand,"Drew, please…please stop all these. Stop your son. He…he is going to leave from here…along with our Tu, your…your little angel…and…and our Twinkle. Please Drew, don't be like this. Talk with them. Only you can stop them,"Hazel pleaded to her husband…who was standing in his spot…like a statue. As if nothing was reaching till his ears. Or maybe he forgot exactly how he should react in this situation.
    He didn't say anything to her…or to anybody, just left the living room where all the mess was created…leaving a wailing Hazel behind. Hazel didn't care about anything, as she rushed outside the house…to stop them from going.
   Azel could no longer witness all these painful scenarios. She felt like killing herself for being the reason for everyone's miseries. Her head was aching badly…she held her head with both her hands sobbing painfully,"It…it was all my fault. I.. should not have. I…am the reason for all these miseries,"her heart was breaking apart into thousands of unseen pieces. No one could even imagine the amount of pain she was feeling inside. Diaan rushed towards Azel, gathering her in his arms,"Shh! It's not your fault. Please stop blaming yourself, Sweetie. Everything is going to be fine. We will make everything fine once again…please just don't lose your hope like this,"Diaan was saying all these while caressing her hair.
   But finding no response from her side, he broke the hug…but what he saw, he felt as if his soul just left his body. Diaan knelt down holding Azel's limp body in his arms,"Az…Azel, wake up….hey,"he tried to wake her up…but to no avail. Fayza also ran towards them…kneeling on the ground beside Diaan. She held Azel's hand to check on her pulse,"Di…Diaan, her…her hand is freezing,"she informed Diaan in a shaky breath. Not knowing exactly what to do.
   "No…no…no, this should not happen. Shit,"Diaan muttered, picking up Azel in his arms…before running outside the house.