Her Light In Darkness

CHAPTER 22: Wounds Behind the Smiles

AUTHOR'S POV:

Its been a while since the much needed drive all the 4 had gone to.  Their work is going pretty well and today is Sunday which means a day out for Ishika and Devansh

She wanted to talk about her past and insecurities and even want to share everything with him but somehow the work had occupied them and hence they decided to just go out as usual and sit somewhere

Ishika got ready and texted him about it and soon he came to pick her up

"So where do you wanna go today" Ansh asked, which Ishika just gave a tight lip smile

"Somewhere we can talk and sit peacefully. I know you have questions about so many things from the day of the Gala event and finally even I want to just let it out. And I know I can trust you"

"It's okay, relax Ikuu I am here only, take your time to talk. Don't talk just because I have questions about something. Talk only when you are ready to share I can wait as long as you want time and even if you don't want to talk then also I am okay because I can't even imagine the pain you must have to relive just to share with me" saying this Ansh hold her hand and they drove to the outskirts of the city and stopped near cliff

"When did you find this place Ansh" She asked softly

Her eyes were just capturing the beautiful greenery and feeling the soft melodious sound that was coming from a distant tree where birds were chirping as it was evening time where they drove.

Sitting on the car's bonnet and having dabba full of parathas that she brought along with her

"I found this place one day while randomly driving to the outskirts of the city. It was just one of the days where the work load took a toll on me and I just needed a break even if it's just for a few hours and I found this place." He said with a charming smile.

Taking a bite of the rolled paratha "this is so yumm, tell miri aunty to always pack extra whenever she makes this." He said with his stuffed mouth

"First eat and then say whatever you want to anshh" she said to him concerning about getting the food chocked in his throat

They ate in comfortable silence for a while, the evening sky painting a picturesque backdrop for their conversation.

After finishing their meal, they leaned back, gazing at the horizon.

"You know, Ikuu, we all have our struggles and pains. But sharing them can make them a bit lighter. I'm here to listen, whenever you're ready," Ansh said, his voice full of understanding.Ishika took a deep breath.

"I know, Ansh. I just... I fear that talking about it will bring all those emotions back. But I also know that keeping it all inside isn't helping either."Ansh nodded.

"Take your time. There's no rush. We're here to enjoy the day, and whenever you feel like talking, I'll be right here."

The comfort of his words and the beauty of their surroundings began to ease Ishika's mind. She realized that sharing her past wouldn't be as daunting with someone like Ansh by her side.

As the evening progressed, they continued talking, their conversation flowing naturally from one topic to another. And now finally she took a deep breath and seeing this Ansh got to know that she is just trying to let it out and he vowed to be there for her no matter what. As he knew how important for her to live her life moving forward with better future and peacefully from the past and the least he can do is to listen to her.

All this while he knew she is the best listener but then again "every listener needs a listener too" and he is always there for her to listen everything she has to talk about.