𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

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"No! no!" Arya suddenly pulled away and looked around, her eyes filled with confusion and tears.

"Aru, get up, you're getting late for college," Arya's mom entered her room and was surprised to see Arya awake.

"Wow, today you got up on your own," she said as she moved closer to Arya, who was still crying.

"Kya hua, bacha? Why are you crying?" she hugged Arya, who sobbed even harder.

"Baccha, did someone say something to you?" she asked, and Arya shook her head.

"Then what is it? If you don't want to go to college today, it's okay, beta. I won't force you," her mom reassured her.

Arya shook her head again, tears streaming down her face.

"Then what happened? Tell me, beta," her mom asked, hugging her and gently patting her back.

"Maa, I don't know why, but I am feeling so heavy inside, hurt." Arya began but couldn't find the words to explain her overwhelming emotions.

"Maa, it's hurting really badly," Arya cried, sobbing hard.

"It's okay, bacha, we are here. You might have had bad dreams," her mother comforted her.

"No, maa, but I don't... I can't help but cry. I don't know why," Arya continued, her distress evident.Her mother, worried, called for her husband, "Suno, please jaldi idhar aao, (come fast here,)" and she began consoling Arya. "It's okay, bacha, come down."

Her father arrived, asking, "What happened?" When he saw Arya crying, he came forward and inquired, and her mother replied that she didn't know why she was crying and couldn't stop.

"Okay, I'll stay with her." he said, and her mother nodded.

"Arya bacha, what happened? Did maa say something? Okay, stop crying. I'll get you a new collection of science books. Stop." he offered in an attempt to comfort her.

Arya shook her head, declining his offer. Her father hugged her, and after some time, she fell asleep

|TWO MONTHS LATER|

Arya had returned to her normal life. She didn't remember anything from the books she had been, but she sometimes felt emotions surfacing from somewhere deep within her. Everything had returned to normal, just like it was before she had left. Shivi's aunt didn't remember anything either; she only knew that she had written the book.

"Hey, Shivi," Arya greeted.

"Hi, Arya! Finally, exams are over, and we completed our first year," Shivi exclaimed with excitement.

"How was your exam?" Arya asked.

"Mat puch, yaar (Don't ask), it was tiring," Shivi replied.

"Let's go to the cafe," Shivi suggested.

"Hmm, yes," Arya agreed.

"Arya, I have a gift for you," Shivi announced.

"What?" Arya asked in shock.

"See," Shivi took out a book from her tote bag.

"Did Auntie release?" Arya asked excitedly as soon as she saw the book.

"Yes, this is the first copy, and the book is officially released. Sadly, it's the end of our favorite series," Shivi said.

"Hmm, thank you for the book," Arya said.

"Don't mention it. It was sent by Auntie, and she loves you. She even showed her favoritism by giving the main lead your name. Seriously, I envy you. But you know, the book is getting a lot of praise," Shivi added.

"Is it? Then I'll read it as soon as I reach my bed," Arya said excitedly as she started packing her things.

"Now, bye," Arya said.

"Aree, your coffee," Shivi reminded her.

"I'll drink it on the way. Bye," Arya said and left, excited to read the book.

|2 YEARS LATER - INSIDE BOOK|

After Arya's tragic passing, Aryan returned to his daily routine, but it was forever marked by the memories they had created together. He started living his life again and found solace in the fact that he had brought justice to those who did wrong to him. After that case, Aryan became even more famous, known as a relentless crusader for justice.

His relationship with his mother improved, and they found comfort in each other's company. All the criminals, including Shekwat, Anwaar, Afsar, and many others, were apprehended and faced the consequences of their actions. Both brothers received life sentences, while Shekwat, a serious offender, was sentenced to death by the court.

Tiara's true colors were exposed, leading to her rejection by the entertainment industry and a wave of public disdain. about Aditi and Utkarsh, they got married last month of this year. They are happily married. Aryan found out about their affair. After a year later Arya's passed away. He was happy for his friends and colleagues at work.

Aryan, on the other hand, chose to live a solitary life, never dating or entering into any relationships with other women. He dedicated his life to working as a one-man justice advocate, helping those who couldn't afford legal assistance, and providing his services for free.

One day, as Aryan sat in his room, he wrote:
"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day."

-The End-

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

"She fell first, but he fell harder. yet they couldn't be more than a character and a reader."

With that, Arya closed the book and cried, resting her head on it. But she wasn't sad; she felt complete, knowing that justice had been served. Somewhere in her mind, she found peace, and soon, she dozed off.

•.°•.THE END •.°•.