some time had passed, Akshara found herself walking through the quiet corridors of the hospital. Her footsteps echoed softly as she made her way, her mind filled with thoughts. As she turned a corner, she caught sight of Abhimanyu sitting on a chair, deep in contemplation.
Approaching him, she settled down a little distance away and spoke softly, "Sorry, Abhimanyu, for my behavior in the office. And thank you for helping with my mom's surgery fees when it was so urgent." Abhimanyu's eyes widened in surprise and curiosity. How did Akshara know about this?
Before he could respond, Akshara continued, "Don't lie, Abhimanyu. I overheard you talking to the nurse. You said not to tell anyone that you paid the bill. Why are you hiding the truth?" Abhimanyu hesitated, then confessed, "It's because your father gave me a job when I needed it the most. I didn't want him to repay me. I just wanted to help."
Gratitude filled Akshara's heart as she thanked Abhimanyu and assured him she wouldn't tell her father. As the night grew late, she bid him goodbye, telling him to take care. Abhimanyu agreed and left, leaving Akshara with a whirlwind of emotions.
As she lay in bed that night, her thoughts lingered on Abhimanyu's selfless act. A feeling she couldn't quite understand began to blossom in her heart, realizing that maybe, just maybe, she was starting to develop feelings for him.
A week had passed since Abhimanyu started coming to meet Naira every day, eagerly hoping to see Akshara as well. However, Akshara was always busy at the office during his visits. Finally, after a week, Naira was discharged from the hospital, and Karthik, Naira, Akshara, and Aarohi happily returned home. They decided to express their gratitude to Abhimanyu by organizing a dinner party in his honor.
The next day, they called Abhimanyu to invite him. Karthik informed him, "Abhimanyu, Naira mam wanted to invite you to a special dinner tonight as a token of our appreciation." Abhimanyu graciously accepted the invitation, expressing his gratitude for being included in their plans.
As the sun began to set, Akshara, Aarohi, and Aaru started preparing a delicious meal for the dinner party, specifically for Abhimanyu. Aarohi, teasingly whispered to Akshara, "Oh my, di is cooking for Abhimanyu! Is she feeling unwell, or do I need glasses?" Akshara playfully responded, "Oh, hush, Aaru, it's just to thank him for his help, nothing more." Aaru laughed mischievously, understanding the underlying sentiments.
As they finished preparing the food, they tried calling Abhimanyu, but he didn't answer despite multiple attempts. The suspense of Abhimanyu's absence added a touch of mystery to the evening, leaving everyone wondering about his whereabouts and the reason for his unexpected silence.
As the doorbell rang, Aarohi hurried to open the door, only to find Abhimanyu standing there, his body covered in injuries. Everyone was taken aback, wondering what had happened to him. With a pained expression, Abhimanyu explained how his landlord had thrown him out of his home for not being able to pay the rent, leaving him with nowhere to go.
Naira, with a mix of concern and empathy in her voice, comforted Abhimanyu, "Don't worry, Abhimanyu. You don't need to apologize. We are here for you." Karthik and the rest of the family gathered around, offering support and reassurance.
Amidst the chaos, Naira's heart went out to Abhimanyu, realizing the gravity of his situation. She knew she had to do something to help him. With a determined look on her face, she turned to Abhimanyu and said, "You can stay with us until you find a new place. We won't let you be alone in this difficult time."
Abhimanyu, touched by their kindness, felt a wave of relief wash over him. In that moment, amidst the warmth and compassion of Naira and her family, he found a glimmer of hope in the midst of his hardships. The evening, which had started with plans for a dinner party, had now transformed into a gesture of true friendship and support.
Abhimanyu, with a heart full of love for Akshara, had traveled far to be by her side, even if it meant hiding the truth from everyone around him. His eyes held a deep longing for her, a longing that spoke volumes without uttering a word. As Akshara gently applied turmeric to his wounds, a silent understanding passed between them, a connection that transcended words.
Akshara, with a fierce determination to protect Abhimanyu, masked her true feelings behind a veil of authority. Yet, in the quiet moments shared between them, her gaze met his, and in that instant, the world around them faded away, leaving only the raw emotions they held for each other.
As the evening unfolded, Naira, with a knowing smile, entrusted Akshara to show Abhimanyu to the guest room. Akshara, with a mix of duty and affection, led Abhimanyu down the corridor, their footsteps echoing a silent melody of unspoken emotions.
After Akshara showed the room, she was leaving when Abhimanyu caught her hand and pulled her towards him. They stood so close, breathing in sync, both lost in each other's eyes. After a moment, Abhimanyu said, "Thank you for applying medicine to my wounds. And thank you for helping me rediscover who I was lost long ago." He then let go of Akshara's hand. Akshara, puzzled, asked, "Making you, you? What have I done?" Abhimanyu replied, "Your voice makes me feel like the person I lost many years ago. Your voice heals me from the inside out. I find myself smiling whenever I hear your voice, your singing."
Akshara responded, "I'm glad that my voice can heal someone." Their eyes locked for a moment, speaking volumes in silence.
Aarohi arrived with a small bag that Abhimanyu had left in the hall. Aarohi cleared her throat and said, "Ahmm... Ahmm... May I come in!!!" Akshara responded, "Okay, Abhimanyu, after freshening up, come down to the garden, we'll be there!!" Akshara left, and Aarohi remarked, "So, this is your room, Mr. Abhimanyu Birla." Abhimanyu stood there shocked! "How does she know me? Does she know I came here for my Akshu? How does she know!!??"
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"ABHIRA" : THE TALE OF LOVE
Fantasy"Follow the journey of two souls as they navigate a world of opulence and hidden treasures, where their love shines brighter than all the riches around them. In a realm where material wealth loses its allure, their hearts declare a story of 'Love Be...