Deceit: Love shouldn't hurt

chapter 35

In the opulent mansion where Ciya and Ranvijay coexisted, the atmosphere was far from that of a typical husband and wife. They were like two distant strangers, residing under the same roof but worlds apart. Ciya had built a wall around herself, a barrier that kept her from looking at or even speaking to Ranvijay. Her sole focus was on Arjun, her precious child, and she seemed to ignore everyone else.

Ranvijay couldn't help but notice the palpable distance between them. The silence that lingered in their interactions weighed heavily on him. He yearned to bridge the gap, to mend the fractured relationship that had once been the center of his world. But he was acutely aware that the path to reconciliation would be a challenging one.

Each day, he made efforts to connect with Ciya, to break through the icy barrier she had erected. He tried to engage in conversations, to share moments of laughter, and to remind her of the love they had once shared. Yet, his attempts often fell on deaf ears, met with indifference.

Ciya had reached out to her closest friends, Tara and Shravan, informing them of her return. Their faces lit up with joy upon hearing the news, and they wasted no time in making their way to the mansion to meet her and baby Arjun.

Initially hesitant to allow anyone outside the family into their home, Ranvijay's mother reluctantly agreed when Ranvijay himself requested it. Tara, overwhelmed with emotion, rushed to embrace her best friend, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks. She held Arjun close, showering the little boy with kisses and affection.

Shravan, equally excited, couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he met little Arjun for the first time. He eagerly presented the gifts they had brought for the baby, a token of their love and support.

Tara, with a mix of concern and curiosity, couldn't help but ask, "Ciya, how are you taking it all in? He found you at last, but we knew he would someday. He was so desperately looking for you." Her words held a touch of empathy, a reminder of the challenges Ciya had faced and the emotional rollercoaster she had endured.