HEARTS ARRANGED, LOVE DISCOVERED

CHAPTER 44: TRIES

Abhi's turmoil had escalated to an unbearable point. Every passing moment without Aaru's presence felt like an eternity of suffering. The guilt that weighed on his conscience was an oppressive burden that left him sleepless and anxious. He had never imagined that a simple misunderstanding could lead to such a chasm between him and the woman he loved with all his heart.

As he sat in his dimly lit room, he replayed the events of that fateful day over and over in his mind. The harsh words he had uttered, the anger that had clouded his judgment, and the pain that had etched across Aaru's face haunted him relentlessly. He knew he had hurt her deeply, and he couldn't bear the thought of being the cause of her pain.

Abhi had tried to reach out to her, to apologize, to make amends, but it was as if a thick wall had been erected between them. Her phone number, once a source of comfort and connection, now returned an icy message that it was no longer in service. She had severed the digital tie that bound them.

Undeterred, he had turned to messaging, pouring his heart out in texts and pouring his soul into voicemails, hoping against hope that she would read or listen, that she would hear the remorse in his voice. But all he got in return was silence. His messages disappeared into the digital void, unanswered and unacknowledged.

Abhi's determination to find her had driven him to her workplace, the hospital where she dedicated herself to healing and helping others. He had approached the receptionist with desperation in his eyes, his voice tinged with urgency. "Excuse me, can you tell me where Dr. Aarohi is? I need to speak with her urgently."

The receptionist, a compassionate woman who had seen her share of heartaches, had been instructed to provide no information about Aaru's absence. She tried to convey sympathy through her professional tone. "I'm sorry, sir, but she's on leave today. I can't disclose the reason. Would you like to schedule an appointment with her for tomorrow?"

Abhi's heart sank further at the news of her absence. He couldn't comprehend why she was on leave, or worse, why she was avoiding him. His mind raced with a thousand possibilities, but none of them brought him any closer to understanding what had transpired.

Swallowing his pride and frustration, he managed to mutter a quiet "Thank you" to the receptionist before turning away. He knew that finding her and fixing this mess was the only thing that mattered to him now. He couldn't live with the gaping hole in his heart, and he couldn't let Aaru be lost to him forever.

As he sat in his car, hands gripping the steering wheel, confusion and restlessness gnawed at him. He was determined to clear the air with Aaru, to apologize for his unforgivable words, and to win her back. With that resolute thought in mind, he made a decision.

 He would go to the Goenka Villa, find Aaru, and make amends, no matter what it took. His love for her was unshakeable, and he was willing to do whatever it took to earn her forgiveness and rebuild the trust that had been shattered.

Abhi's journey to Goenka Villa was filled with mixed emotions. He missed Aaru terribly, and the uncertainty of what awaited him made his heart race. He knew that he had to confront his actions, apologize sincerely, and make things right between them. But he also feared the possibility of rejection and losing her forever.

As he reached the familiar gates of the Goenka Villa, memories of their moments together flooded his mind. The laughter, the shared dreams, and the unspoken promises they had made to each other felt like distant echoes. Abhi knew he had to summon every ounce of courage to face Aaru and explain himself.

Walking up the path to the front door, Abhi took a deep breath and rang the doorbell. He could hear the faint chime echoing through the house, and his heart pounded in his chest as he waited for someone to answer the door.