Chapter 27

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**[Scene: Kapoor Mansion, late evening after the Karwa Chauth rituals. The courtyard is filled with festive lights and laughter as the families gather for the post-ritual celebrations. The women, having broken their fasts, are being pampered by their husbands.]**

**[Akshara, burning with jealousy, sneaks into Arjun and Aarohi’s room. She finds the beautiful necklace Arjun bought for Aarohi and, in a fit of rage, destroys it, scattering the pieces on the floor.]**

**Akshara (whispering angrily):** "How dare she get all this attention? She doesn’t deserve any of it."

**[Back in the courtyard, the men are gathered, ready to shower their wives with gifts and treats in exchange for the tough fasting and prayers.]**

**Kalyani:** "Alright, boys, it’s time to show your appreciation. Start with your gifts!"

**[The husbands begin presenting their gifts to their wives, each one receiving applause and cheers from the family.]**

**Arjun (stepping forward, holding Aarohi’s hand):** "Before I give my gift to Aarohi, I want to do something special. Aarohi, every day with you feels like a dream. Tonight, I want to renew our wedding vows and promise you once again my undying love and commitment."

**[Aarohi’s eyes fill with tears of joy as Arjun takes a deep breath and begins his vows.]**

**Arjun:** "Aarohi, from the moment I saw you, I knew my life would never be the same. You’ve brought love, joy, and meaning to my existence. I promise to cherish you, respect you, and stand by you through all of life’s ups and downs. I vow to love you with all my heart and soul, today and forever."

**[The family watches in awe, moved by Arjun’s heartfelt words. Aarohi, tears streaming down her face, responds.]**

**Aarohi:** "Arjun, you are my rock, my confidant, and my greatest love. With you, I’ve found a partner who completes me in every way. I promise to support you, love you, and walk beside you on this journey of life. My love for you is endless, and I vow to keep this love burning bright, always."

**[The family erupts in applause, some wiping away tears of their own.

**Aarohi:** "I love you, Arjun. Thank you for making this day unforgettable."

**[Scene: Kapoor Mansion Courtyard, later in the evening after Arjun and Aarohi's vow renewal. The family, still gathered, is eagerly awaiting Arjun's gift to Aarohi.]**

**Kalyani:** "Alright, Arjun, we’re all dying to see what gift you have for Aarohi."

**[Akshara smirks in the background, confident that Arjun has nothing to give after she destroyed his original gift.]**

**Arjun (holding a file):** "Aarohi, I know you’re wondering what’s in this file."

**Aarohi (confused):** "Yes, what is this?"

**Arjun (smiling warmly):** "This, my love, is the deed to a boxing academy. It’s the same academy where your mother studied, practiced, and taught. From today, it belongs to you. Now, you can fulfill your mother’s dream of teaching boxing to underprivileged children."

**[Aarohi’s eyes widen in shock and joy. Tears of gratitude stream down her face as she looks at the file and then at Arjun.]**

**Aarohi (voice trembling with emotion):** "Arjun... I don’t know what to say. This is... this is incredible. My mother’s dream... it means everything to me. Thank you."

**[The family erupts in applause, moved by Arjun’s thoughtful and meaningful gift. Akshara’s smirk vanishes, replaced by a look of disbelief and frustration.]**

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