Whispers of Romance

"Trust & Turmoil"

As soon as Viyansh entered the room, Vaidehi rushed towards him, flinging herself into his arms. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, and he instinctively caught her, lifting her up as she balanced on her toes. His face was etched with worry and concern, but he knew he needed to calm his distraught wife. Despite the audible sobs, he gently stroked her hair and spoke softly to her, trying to offer comfort and reassurance.

Viyansh: "Shhhh bachcha, kya ho gaya main aa gaya hu na kuch nahi hoga, ab chup ho jao."
(what happened? I'm here now, nothing will happen. Just calm down.)

His soothing words seemed to have some effect on her, but she clung to him even tighter, refusing to let go. Sensing her need for comfort, her friends quietly left the room, giving the couple some privacy. Despite his efforts to gently ease her grasp, she only tightened her hold on him, seeking solace in his embrace.

Vaidehi: "Rehne dijiye kyu baar baar mujhe dur karte hai aap?"
(Let it be, why do you keep pushing me away all the time?)

She spoke through her tears, her voice trembling with emotion.

With a gentle smile, Viyansh guided Vaidehi towards the nearby couch, her form still cradled securely in his arms. As they reached the couch, he carefully helped her settle into a comfortable position before kneeling down in front of her. Tenderly, he wiped away her tears, took her hands in his, and asked softly.

Viyansh: "What happened??"

She lowered her head and said.

Vaidehi: "Main dard gayi thi" (I got scared)

Viyansh: "Kyu?" (Why)

Vaidehi: "Ansh main lo..lock ho gayi thi room me, andhera tha vaha, main akeli thi, aapka phone bhi nahi lag raha tha, ma..main bahaut Darr gayi thi."
(I got locked in the room. It was dark, and I was all alone. I couldn't reach you on the phone. I was so scared.)

Tears streamed down her cheeks, and Viyansh's heart clenched at the thought of her fear and distress. Without hesitation, he pulled her into another tight embrace, holding her close as if to shield her from any further harm.

Viyansh: "Did you have a panic attack again?"

Vaidehi: "No."

Viyansh: "Kaise hua ye sab?" (How did all this happen?)

She pulled back slightly, wiping away her tears, her expression a mix of relief and lingering anxiety.

Vaidehi: "Sugandha Aunty had said that some ritual items were kept in the back room, so I went there to get them. But when I entered, the door got locked. It was very dark inside, Ansh, you know how scared I am of such places. Then I tried to call you, but there was no network. I banged on the door, but no one came. Finally, after about 10 minutes, my friend Shravani came looking for something, and when she heard me, she opened the door."

Viyansh: "What the hell biwi kya zarurat thi aise vaha Jane ki??" (What was the need to go there alone?)

He asked with a tinge of anger in his voice, though he made sure not to raise his tone at her.

Vaidehi: "Sorry"

Vaidehi's apology was met with a brief moment of silence before Viyansh attempted to soothe his own agitation.

Viyansh: "Kahi lagi hai tumhe??" (Are you hurt anywhere?)

Vaidehi: "No."

Her response was immediate, but Viyansh's gaze fell upon her reddened hands, evidence of her frantic attempts to free herself from the locked room.

Viyansh: "What do you mean, 'no'? Kitne laal kar liye tumne apne hath bachcha. Achcha pehle yaha se chalo, And we're not going to attend the wedding either."
(Look at your hands, they're practically red. Alright, let's get out of here.)