Chapter 16

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Gagan's grandfather, Mr. Vivek Chowdary, spoke with a tone of firm resolve. "The first step is to cancel the wedding with Priya. We need to apologize to the Sharmas."

Mr. Chowdary nodded, his expression unwavering. "Yes, Gagan. This is the right thing to do. We can't proceed with Priya knowing your heart belongs to someone else. It wouldn't be fair to her or to Sitara."

Gagan's father stepped forward, his voice calm but decisive. "We'll handle the arrangements. You focus on what's ahead, Gagan. Finding Sitara and making things right with her."

Mrs. Chowdary hugged her son, her voice filled with emotion. "We love you, Gagan. We want you to be happy, whatever it takes."

Gagan felt a surge of gratitude and determination. "Thank you, Mom, Dad, and Grandpa. I won't let you down. I'll make things right with Sitara."

Gagan's determination to find Sitara led him to Vijay's mansion.

As he stood at the imposing gates, emotions churned within him—hope mingled with apprehension, driven by his urgent need to set things right.

The gates creaked open, and Gagan strode up the manicured driveway, his steps faltering slightly as he approached the grand entrance. He knocked firmly on the door, the sound echoing through the quiet estate. After a tense moment, Vijay himself answered, his expression guarded.

"Vijay, I need to talk to you," Gagan said, his voice tinged with urgency.

"Vijay, I need to talk to you," Gagan said, his voice tinged with urgency

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Vijay eyed him warily. "Gagan, what brings you here?"

"I'm looking for Sitara," Gagan replied directly.

Vijay's demeanor shifted, his face hardening slightly. "Sitara is not here."

Gagan's heart sank, but he pressed on. "Where is she, Vijay? Please, I need to know."

Vijay folded his arms across his chest, his gaze unwavering. "I can't tell you that, Gagan."

"Why not?" Gagan's voice rose with frustration. "She needs to know how I feel. I need to make things right."

Vijay sighed, his expression softening momentarily. "Gagan, Sitara left for a reason. She wanted to move on with her life."

Gagan shook his head, desperation creeping into his tone. "I know I hurt her, Vijay. I need to apologize. Please, help me find her."

Vijay hesitated, then shook his head firmly. "I can't betray her trust like that. She deserves to be left alone."

Gagan's shoulders slumped in defeat. He had hoped Vijay would understand, but Sitara had clearly made her intentions known. "I understand. Thank you, Vijay."

With a heavy heart, Gagan turned away from Vijay's mansion, knowing he had hit a dead end.

Gagan returned home from Vijay's mansion, his heart heavy with disappointment. He found his mother waiting in the grand foyer of the Chowdary mansion, her eyes filled with concern as she sensed his dejection.

 He found his mother waiting in the grand foyer of the Chowdary mansion, her eyes filled with concern as she sensed his dejection

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"Mom," Gagan began, his voice tinged with resignation, "I went to Vijay's house. He refused to tell me anything about Sitara."

Mrs. Chowdary placed a comforting hand on Gagan's arm, her voice gentle yet resolute. "Gagan, trust your mother. Vijay will tell you Sitara's location. Everyone deserves a second chance, and it's up to the person to choose whether to give it or not."

Gagan looked at his mother, hope flickering in his eyes despite his recent setback. "Do you really think he will tell me?"

Mrs. Chowdary nodded, her faith unwavering. "Yes, I do. Let me handle this."

With those words, Mrs. Chowdary left the mansion and made her way to Vijay's estate once more. She approached the grand entrance with determination, her heart set on helping her son mend his heart and find the woman he loved.

Vijay appeared at the door, his expression guarded but curious, as Mrs. Chowdary stood before him. "Mrs. Chowdary, what brings you here?"

Mrs. Chowdary met Vijay's gaze steadily. "Vijay, please tell me where Sitara is. My son loves her deeply, and he needs to tell her how he feels. Everyone deserves a chance to make things right."

Vijay hesitated, weighing his words carefully. "Mrs. Chowdary, Sitara left to find peace. She didn't want to be found."

Mrs. Chowdary's voice softened with empathy. "I understand, Vijay. But Gagan is determined to make amends. He regrets what happened and wants to apologize."

Vijay sighed, his expression conflicted. "Mrs. Chowdary, Sitara left because she wanted to move on. She didn't want any reminders of the past."

"I understand, Vijay," Mrs. Chowdary replied empathetically. "But people change, and so do circumstances. Gagan has realized his mistakes. He deserves a chance to show Sitara how much he cares."

Vijay hesitated, his gaze thoughtful. "Sitara is staying in a village outside the city, trying to find peace away from everything."

A glimmer of hope sparked in Mrs. Chowdary's eyes. "Thank you, Vijay. You're doing the right thing."

Vijay nodded solemnly. "Just... please make sure Gagan understands. Sitara may not want to see him."

"I will," Mrs. Chowdary assured him. "Thank you for trusting me with this."

With Sitara's location finally revealed, Mrs. Chowdary hurried back to the Chowdary mansion, her heart filled with determination to reunite Gagan with the woman he loved. She knew there would be challenges ahead, but she was ready to support her son in his quest for forgiveness and reconciliation.

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