His Embrace

CHAPTER 1: THE ACCIDENT

Ashi's world came crashing down when her husband, Kunal, slammed the door shut on their marriage. With a heavy heart, she gathered her belongings and left the only home she had known for years. The pain of rejection and heartbreak echoed through every step as she made her way out.

In desperation, she reached out to her rock, her confidant, Siddharth. His voice on the other end of the line was a beacon of hope, a reassuring presence that she clung to as tears streamed down her face. "Siddharth... Kunal divorced me!" she sobbed, her voice shattering into a million pieces.

Before Siddharth could offer any words of comfort, a blood-curdling scream pierced the air. Ashi's world went dark as she was hit by a car, her body crumpling to the ground.

Siddharth's voice was a distant memory as he shouted her name, "Ashi!!" The phone slipped from his hand, and he sprinted out of the meeting room, leaving his stunned assistant behind. He raced to the hospital, his heart pounding in his chest like a drum.

When he arrived, Ashi was being wheeled into the emergency room, her fragile body battered and bruised. Siddharth's eyes welled up with tears as he grasped her hand, his touch a gentle whisper of comfort. "Ashi!" he whispered, his voice cracking with emotion.

After Ashi was wheeled into the emergency room, Siddharth was forced to let go of her hand. He spent the entire night pacing outside, anxiously waiting for news about her condition. Finally, the door opened, and Siddharth stood up, eager to hear the doctor's update.

"Miss Ashi is out of danger," the doctor announced, bringing a wave of relief to Siddharth's worried heart. "However, due to the accident, she suffered a head injury and has temporarily lost her memory. She may have forgotten those who hurt her."

Siddharth's expression turned somber. "When can we expect her to wake up?" he asked.

"We've done everything possible; now it's up to her, the doctor replied.

Siddharth felt a pang in his heart, his mind racing with thoughts of Ashi's fragile state. Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone and dialed his assistant, Vicky.

"Vicky, cancel the contract with Mehra Enterprises immediately!" he instructed.

"Okay, sir," Vicky responded.

With that single command, Siddharth dealt a devastating blow to Mehra Enterprises. Their business would suffer a significant setback, but Siddharth didn't care. His priority was Ashi's well-being, not the interests of those who had wronged her.

In seconds, Mehra Enterprises dealt a significant blow to their business. As he waited for Ashi to awaken, Siddharth couldn't help but think about the past. He remembered the countless times Ashi had confided in him about her troubled marriage, the tears she had shed, and the pain she had endured. With recalling the past, he thought to not let Kunal live with peace.

Now, as Ashi lay in the hospital bed, her memory temporarily erased, Siddharth felt a sense of responsibility to protect her from those who might seek to harm her again. He knew that when she awoke, she would be vulnerable, and he was determined to be her shield, her rock, and her safe haven.

As the hours ticked by, Siddharth paced the hospital corridor, his mind racing with thoughts of Ashi's recovery and the challenges that lay ahead. He was determined to stand by her no matter what, and ensure that she received the justice and happiness she deserved. Finally what seemed like an eternity, Ashi's eyes flickered open.

Siddharth rushed to her side, his eyes locking onto hers with a mix of hope and trepidation.

Ashi's gaze was weak, but her eyes sparkled with a hint of recognition as she looked at Siddharth. She tried to sit up, her body frail and fragile. Siddharth quickly helped her, his hands supporting her back.

"Where...where am I?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Siddharth's expression turned somber. "You're in the hospital, Ashi. You were in an accident."

Ashi's eyes widened, confusion etched on her face. "What accident?" she asked, her voice laced with weakness.

Siddharth's jaw clenched, his resolve strengthening. "Don't worry about that now, Ashi. You need to rest."

Ashi's eyes searched Siddharth's face, her gaze lingering on his determined expression. Slowly, a glimmer of trust appeared in her eyes, and she nodded, her body relaxing into his support.

Siddharth held her hand, his touch gentle and reassuring. "You're safe now, Ashi. I won't let anyone hurt you again."

Ashi's eyes never wavered from his face, her trust in him evident. And Siddharth knew in that moment, he would do everything in his power to protect her, to help her regain her strength, and to ensure she received the justice and happiness she deserved.

Siddharth's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with thoughts of Kunal and the pain he had caused Ashi. "I'll never let you go, Kunal!" he muttered under his breath, his voice laced with determination. "You should be responsible for Ashi's condition! You'll pay for what you've done!"