Her Choice but not His love

Her wrath

*Goenka House*
Aarohi silently tiptoed to her room. Her so called family did not even worry about her whereabouts as all are busy in pampering their princess. Aarohi slid down on the floor after locking the door. Tears from frustration edged her eyes, she angrily wiped her eyes. Here in the sanctuary of her room, she's truly invisible to the outside world. She clenched her fist and hit her own thighs. It hurts. Both physically and mentally. Her heart ached for all the dreams she had for Dr. Abhimanyu Birla.

Aarohi sighed. But now it's a lost cause, as he had fell for Akshara. Why does everyone love Akshara? Aarohi slowly got up and went to take a much needed shower. 20 minutes, that's how long Aarohi's peace remained. Until someone (Akshara) knocked the door.

Akshara: Aaru! Open the door! When did you come home? Also how's Dr. Abhimanyu Birla? Is he okay?

Aarohi paid her no heed and opened the room door only to dash out downstairs for dinner. Just because a guy rejected her does not mean she should start starving.

She settled down in the dinning table and served herself some roti and sabzi. Akshara also came down behind her.

Badepapa: Aarohi, how's Abhimayu? Akshara has said that he got caught in the fire accident.

So Akshara Madam has not disclosed rescuing Abhimayu to not worry the family, Aarohi thought to herself.

Aarohi: He's absolutely fine Badepapa. There are not burn injuries. He passed out due to insufficient oxygen.

Then the dinner went fairly silent. Except for some random topics popping here and there. Aarohi wanted to throw away her plate in anger. How come her family is avoiding what happened a couple of days ago. Her tilak broke, but no one in her family is not even asking her if she's fine. But they have all the time in the world to enquire about Dr. Abhimanyu Birla. Aarohi quickly stuffed her dinner and excused herself. She again strode to her room and locked herself inside. All the events regarding Dr. Abhimanyu Birla flashed before her eyes. Has Aarohi commited a sin in wanting to marry a person who is better experienced and talented in her profession.

Aarohi remembered envying Dr. Abhimanyu Birla's academic record. Though they have not studied in the same college, a top score speaks everywhere. Aarohi has did her research and started to have a crush on Dr. Abhimanyu Birla. So she particularly applied for internship in the Birla hospital. There's nothing wrong in wanting to meet your crush. Everything was going smooth. Her hardworking nature was noted by Harshavardhan Birla (Abhimayu's father). Aarohi was over the moon. Then Kairav bhaiya arranged for the siblings to visit Gopi mask festival in a poor attempt to bring the sisters closer. Aarohi was very happy, when Abhimayu recognised her as their hospital's intern. She had absolutely no idea that Abhimayu and Akshara are in their own dilemmas. Well, Aarohi does not have the power to read minds. Then she had some face off with Manjari aunty, who assumed Aarohi as the one, her son liked. Everything was going smoothly and one day Birlas asked For Goenka daughter's hand in marriage for their son. Everyone assumed it to be Aarohi instead of Akshara as people in same profession would have better compatibility in an arranged marriage. Then on the tilak day, Abhimayu confessed that he liked Akshara and not Aarohi. This lead to a verbal spat. Amidst the chaos, Aarohi held Akshara's arms. Akshara was taken aback by the contact.

Aarohi: This is an arranged marriage, but why does Abhimayu like you and not me. I'll be more suitable for him than you will ever be!

Aarohi then left to her room for calming herself down.

Aarohi did not have any idea about Akshara's feelings for Abhimayu. Hell she's avoiding Akshara for years. She uttered those words to Akshara in anger. But deep down her heart knows that if Abhimayu and Akshara loved each other, then she is no one to stop them. And she'll not stop them either. Aarohi might be an angry bird, but morally a good person.

Akshara was taken aback not by her little sister's harsh words. But as her aaru has spoke to her for the first time in years. So Akshara decided to sacrifice whatever that was budding between her and Abhimayu for her little sister. After that Akshara rejected Abhimayu. But Abhimayu did not want to proceed with the tilak. So the Birlas took their leave.

*At present - Birla house*
The Birlas liked Aarohi except Mahima. As she did not want Abhimayu to have a career oriented girl, who'll support him personally and professionally. Akshara is just like Manjari. And the cherry on top is her being a music therapist.

Harshvardhan: Akshara has rejected you. What are planning to become, a devadas for your unrequited love?!

Abhimanyu: Sir! Don't interfere in my personal life.

Harshvardhan: No I will! I'm your father, and I want the best for you.

Anand Birla shooed the father and son away to their rooms to avoid a fight. But Manjari was determined to talk with her son. Aarohi is a good girl, so why not give her a chance.

*A few days later*

Abhimanyu proposed Aarohi for marriage though he clearly stated that he loved Akshara, Aarohi accepted the proposal and was aiming to win his heart after marriage. Most of the people in the world have a past either romantic one or Platonic one. So Aarohi was okay with Akshara being Abhimayu's first love. Little did she knew that her fiancé would be trying to win her sister's heart in the middle of all the ceremonies. And on the wedding day, Abhimayu ran away with Akshara leaving her at the altar. But what made her laugh was her sister's stupidity. Aarohi did not ask Akshara to sacrifice her love. Then everyone bashed her for hiding the truth of Akshara rescuing Abhimayu in the camp fire accident. Also for bribing to get an MD seat. Jokes on them, Aarohi is a rank holder, yes she gave money to write the exam but not to pass it.

Aarohi: Enough! I'm going to tell three things listen carefully.

Badepapa: *angrily* You can't even accept your fault..

Aarohi loudly intrupts him.

Aarohi: First thing I paid to write the exam not to get pass marks so I'm not a fraud. Second thing I never took Akshara's name in years so I said that I don't know who rescued Abhimayu. But why didn't Akshara disclose the truth and did this sacrificing drama only to run away with my fiancé. Shame on you, you shameless woman!

Akshara started to breathe heavily as Aarohi kept on screaming at her.

Abhimanyu: *angrily* That's enough!

Aarohi: No there's more Dr. Birla. The third thing is I'm suing you for running away from the marriage, you proposed yourself.

Abhimanyu: Huh! I'm not scared of you.

So our Aarohi called the police and informed the issue. Both the Goenkas and Birlas tried to stop her. But could not. All of them, will now face HER WRATH.

The police reached the venue.

Inspector: Dr. Abhimanyu Birla, you are under arrest for defaming Dr. Aarohi Goenka. You've proposed this marriage yourself and ran away leaving your bride at the altar. This will become a civil case as Dr. Aarohi Goenka is willing to file a complain against you.

Badepapa: No she will not inspector. We'll resolve the issue within our family.

Aarohi: No inspector! I don't consider anyone here as my family and I want justice for the humiliation I faced today.

Aarohi walked away from the temple like the QUEEN she is.

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Dear readers, thank you so much for voting my work💟. I've originally planned this story as two shots. I may explore some more in future. Say here! who'll be eager to read to read it❤️.