Burning Hearts

97. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝

Chapter-97

Aryan's POV

It's been three years since she left me, left us, and I am still in denial. The only thing that has kept me going is my son.

He is the reason why I am alive. He is the reason for my smiles. I've to be there for him.

Manvi would be happy to see us happy.

I've just removed all of her photos because it makes me weak. She is my strength as well as my weakness.

There are times that I've thought to quit everything and join her. Sometimes it gets tough.

When Parul was here, I thought she'd ask me about my wife. But she is a sensible woman. She knows that is something sensitive to me and doesn't touch that topic.

I was scared that my son would get attached to her. He was just eight months old when Manu left us. So it is natural that my son found that motherly love in her. She is kind. She loves my son.

It would have been more complicated than already it is. His uncle would have gone nuts.

There are times when Manav asks for his mommy and that part is very difficult. I wonder why the hell I am alive.

It's difficult.

He knows that his mamma has gone to heaven. I'd say she's an angel now. She is watching us from afar. And then he'd ask why from afar. Why can't she be with us? And I go silent.

Shiva thinks that I'd marry someone else and bring Manav a new mother. He is sick if he thinks like that. He knows me like the back of his hand. But still... He is angry because we didn't seek his permission. He has a reason to be angry. But it's been three years. Nothing is the same. So there's no point being angry.

He said that he doesn't care about me or my life. When he called to threaten me with the custody of my son, I saw hurt flickering in his eyes. He cares but is too egoistic to show it.

I've been waiting for Parul. She should've been here by now. Manav wanted to see her. Most importantly I have to tell her about my wife. Aditi told me that she had asked her about my personal life. Aditi didn't tell her anything. So, I will tell her.

She also texted me that she wanted to know something. I guess it's about Shiva.

Although she claimed she was happy with him, I feel something is off. She was zoned out for most of the day. I asked her and she said she'd call me. But she didn't.

An hour ago or so she texted me. She wants to talk something and she's coming here.

I hope Shiva is treating her fine. Of course, he loves her.

It's still a mystery that he loved a woman with honey-brown eyes. He swore to never love a woman ever again.

Jennifer didn't deserve Shiva. She broke his heart. In a way, she changed his perspective about women in general.

If she hadn't entered his life, he wouldn't have suffered so much. In the end, we can't blame anyone. There's no use.

It's all fate...

Parul's POV

We are not talking. Our conversation is limited to Good morning, had dinner, good night. It's been a day and still, I cannot bring myself to talk to him.

He is quite annoying me. He is annoyed at me as well.

Although we are not on 'talking terms'.., he throws comments at his men. He displaces his anger at them. And as sick as it seems, I am enjoying his outburst.