𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑶𝒇 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒆

•𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑻𝑬𝑹-41•

QOTD

⦾Only read the 1st page of a book, or just the last one?

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न जाने किस तरह का इश्क कर रहे हैं हम
जिसके कभी हो ही नहीं सकते उसी के हो रहे हैं हम।

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Author's POV

Aviraj doesn't want to stay in the palace near Khushi; he just came here to get his laptop and some clothes, and his mom forced him to eat them with them, so he agreed reluctantly. As Khushi was about to serve him, he told her that he could do it himself, and then he looked into her eyes, which showed hurt, but she smiled for everyone, and Rajbeer invited her to sit and eat with them. Aviraj waited for her to sit, but she left, saying she wasn't hungry. Ayaan stated that she does not eat anything at night either. Hearing this, Aviraj continued to look at the food in the establishment. How can he fill his stomach when she has no grains?

Aviraj looks back and sighs as Khushi leaves without eating anything. He never wants to harm her or be angry with her, but that doesn't mean she can do whatever she wants. He wants to hurt her as much as she does, but his heart won't allow it. He gently pushed the plate, rose from his seat, and said,

"Mujhe bhe bhukh nhi hai." (I'm not hungry anymore.) No one asked him to eat again; he could be their son, but his behavior toward Khushi was unacceptable. He then went outside to the place where he finds peace whenever he is disturbed. When he was about to get into the car, Adarsh stopped him and said,

"Bhai, I want to talk to you." Aviraj nodded, and Adarsh asked once more.

"Can we walk for some time?" Both of them step outside and begin walking aimlessly. Adarsh then says:

"Bhai, I think you should listen to Bhabhi for once; she has something to say." Aviraj interrupted him and said,

"I don't want to talk about this; if you have something else to say, then you can; otherwise, I need to leave." Adarsh nodded and asked.

"If you are angry with Bhabhi Ma, then why don't you send Sinha Uncle out of your house, like last time you did?" Adarsh is aware that the reason for the silence in front of Sinha's was Bhabhi, but he wants to know, or rather, remind Aviraj of it; he wants him to realize how much he cares for Khushi. He may be angry at her, but his brother will never disrespect or harm his wife. Aviraj remained silent for a while, possibly fighting with his own subconscious. He then turned to Adarsh and said,

"She does wrong with me, but that does not imply that I will do the same. I could send Sinha back, but I don't. If I don't respect my wife, why should others? I want everyone to understand that this house belongs to her, that she has the decision-making power, that her decision is final, and that if someone does not like it, they can leave the house, even if it is me."

Adarsh expects something similar from his brother. He then smiles and says,

"You are angry with her, but then care for her too; come home today; otherwise, Bhabhi will not eat anything, and if she does not, then how will you?" Aviraj nodded and left, leaving Adarsh to wonder who sent the invitation to Sinha if it wasn't Khushi. He clearly recalls hearing her talk with Kavya about not sending the invitation as he was walking downstairs, but who sent it? He needs to speak with both of them.

Same day (evening)

Khushi was depressed from the moment Aviraj left; she also refused to eat. At the time, she sat in the garden, but she preferred to be alone. She began to roam the garden when she came across a tree. She went to sit beneath it and lean against it. She closed her eyes to relieve the burning sensation caused by crying. After a while, Ayaan and Sanyukta arrive and find Khushi with closed eyes. Ayaan looks at Sanyukta, whispering.