Healing Hearts |AU|

BONDING

Birla Mansion

Nyra was in the living room with Shivansh and Ruhi. They had decided to spend the afternoon together, catching up and reliving their childhood memories.

"Do you remember the time we tried to sneak out for ice cream in the middle of the night?" Ruhi asked, giggling.

Shivansh laughed. "How could I forget? We almost got caught by Chachu, but Nyra managed to distract him with some made-up story about a ghost in the garden."

Nyra smiled, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "I was quite a storyteller, wasn't I?"

The laughter between them felt comforting. It was a reminder that despite the challenges, they still had each other.

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Garden

As evening approached, Nyra decided to take a in walk to clear her mind. She went towards a quiet spot in the garden, a place where she often finds peace. As she sat on a bench, lost in thought, she heard footsteps approaching.

Turning, she saw Abhimanyu walking towards her. He looked hesitant, his expression a mix of sorrow and determination. Nyra tensed, not sure if she was ready for another difficult conversation.

"Princess," Abhimanyu began softly, "Can we talk?"

She nodded reluctantly, her eyes avoiding his. "What is it, PAPA?" she whispered the last word

Abhimanyu sat beside her, taking a deep breath. "I know things have been strained between us. I...I miss the days when we were close."

Nyra's heart ached at his words. She wanted to lash out, to tell him how much his actions had hurt her, but she also saw the genuine regret in his eyes.

"Papa, it's not that simple," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "Things have changed. I've changed."

Abhimanyu's eyes filled with tears. "I know, and I'm sorry. I wish I could go back and fix everything."

Nyra felt herself weakening. The pain and longing in her father's voice were hard to ignore. "I don't know if we can go back, but maybe...maybe we can try....."

Abhimanyu nodded, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "I would like that, Nyra. I want to be there for you, in whatever way I can."

Nyra gets up and said "Bye!! I had to go to library.."

Abhimanyu nodded,.
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Night

After their conversation, Nyra felt emotionally drained but also a bit lighter. She made her way back to her room, where she found a text from Agastya for her.

"Miss Psycho,Thinking of you. I know things are tough, but you're strong. Call me if you need to talk."

Nyra smiled, grateful for his support. She texted back a "I lovee you,Mr Big" knowing that he understood.

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After Dinner

Nyra stood with her cousins Shivansh and Ruhi, laughing over shared memories.

Manjari and Harsh sat on a bench, watching their grandchildren with smiles. Anand and Mahima were nearby, engaged in a conversation with Parth and Shefali.

Neil, with Aarohi, joined the cousins. "You all remember the time we tried to build that treehouse?" Neil asked, chuckling.

Shivansh gesaid "Yeah, and we ended up with more bruises than a treehouse!"

Ruhi added, "And Nyra was the only one who was able to hammer a nail straight."

Nyra laughed"I guess I was the practical one."

Abhimanyu approached, a hesitant smile on his face. "You were always good with your hands, Nyra."

She nodded, her smile fading slightly but not entirely. "Thanks, Papa."

Parth leaned over to Nyra, nudging her playfully. "So, Nyra, any interesting stories from college?"

Nyra smiled, feeling a bit more relaxed. "Well, there was this one time when Nihaal tried to teach me how to cook, and we ended up setting off the fire alarm."

Everyone burst into laughter, Shivansh said "Hey, it may be a learning experience!",grinning.Neil, chuckling,

Mahima clapped her hands. "Let's play something.How about a family game? Something simple, like charades

The family gathered in a circle on the lawn as they prepared for a game of charades. Ruhi, took charge.

"Okay, everyone! We'll split into two teams," she announced. "Nyru, Bhaiya, and Chachu on one team. Tauji, Taiji, and papa on the other.Others will be the audience and judges."

Manjari and Harsh sat on a bench, ready to enjoy the show. Anand and Mahima joined them, chuckling at the friendly competition.

Shivansh started the game, drawing a card from the bowl. he acted rowing a boat, his exaggerated movements causing everyone to laugh.

"Rowing! You're rowing a boat!" Nyra shouted, earning the first point for their team.

Next, it was Parth's turn. He picked a card and began acting a lion.

"lion!" Shefali guessed correctly.

Nyra's turn came, and she chose a card, glancing nervously at her team. She began to act out painting a picture, her movements deliberate and graceful.

"Painting! You're an artist!" Abhimanyu guessed, a proud smile on his face.

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Tbc!!
Bye!!