FORBIDDEN FLAMES ✅

Truth and Consequences

AUTHOR'S POV

Shreya reached home as per Vihaan's instructions, but she was very scared for his safety. She knew he had faced many dangers before and thrived on challenges like these, but after seeing his injured hand earlier, she couldn't shake off the fear gnawing at her. They were about to take a bigger step, and the stakes had never felt higher.

Trying to calm her nerves, Shreya picked up her phone and called Rohan. The call connected after a couple of rings.

"Rey, we're on the way," Rohan's voice came through, calm and reassuring.

"Rohan, take Aarna with you to your home," Shreya said, trying to keep her voice steady.

"Is everything okay there?" Rohan asked, his tone shifting to concern.

"Everything is okay here," Shreya replied. "They captured Sagar, and Vihaan went to catch that organ dealer. But there is another problem here."

Rohan's voice grew more serious "What's that Rey?"

Shreya sighed, glancing towards the window. "Vihaan's mother is here along with Kanchan."

Rohan's voice was shocked. "What the... How are you? I mean, did she say anything?"

"No, morning we were in a hurry and she started the usual drama," Shreya explained. "But Vihaan had strictly warned her, and now she is at Neil's place."

Rohan kept the call on speaker, and Nidhi's voice came through. "Let them stay there, Shreya. We're nearby, and I'll come to you."

Shreya nodded, even though they couldn't see her. "Nidhi, if you meet them, don't tell them about Aarna. Let Vihaan talk to them. I don't want to interfere with any conversation further."

Rohan's father spoke up, his voice gentle and supportive. "Good decision, beta. Just stay away from them for now. Vihaan is there, and he will take care of them."

Shreya felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Thank you, Uncle. I just hope everything goes smoothly tonight."

"It will," Rohan assured her. "Just stay strong, Shreya. We'll handle everything else."

"You want me to come there and stay with you until Vihaan comes back?" Rohan suggested.

Before Shreya could answer, Rohan's mother interjected, "No, Rohan. What if she creates another drama seeing you there? And what about Vihaan? We can't take any chances when everything is going smoothly."

Shreya quickly responded, "It's not like that, Aunty. In fact, Vihaan said to call Rohan until he comes back, but I don't want them to accuse Rohan again."

Keerthi chimed in, her voice reassuring, "No one will accuse Rohan or you, Shreya. Don't think like that. Let Rohan come; he will be supportive. In fact, I'll come with him. Ma and Papa are here to take care of Aarna, and she's comfortable with them."

Rohan's mother agreed, "That's a good idea. The more, the merrier until Vihaan comes back."Shreya, feeling more at ease, asked, "What's Aarna doing?"

Keerthi replied with a smile in her voice, "Aarna and Nishi had a blast today. They both played so much that they're now fast asleep."