29.Rediscovering Roots

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The Goenka family was stunned by the unexpected turn of events,happened that morning.Manish became furious as Aarohi started to question his desicions.

Mimi,worried
"Has anyone heard from Aarohi?"She's not responding my calls.

Manish got furious,
What can we do?Have we made a terrible mistake?

Akshu reassured him,Its a misunderstanding badepapa,She misunderstood the situation,I can understand you were so broken at that time,She will understand us one day.

Swarna sighed,I can understand her pain,It must be hard for her,I too spoke harshly with her.

Kairav's eyes dropped,filled with regrets,
We have been consistently harsh on her, I am ashamed to admit,that I prioritized myself and let Mumma's dream to drown.

Akshu:Let's not blame ourselves for what happened Bhaiya.We can't change the past now,And As I said,this is a misunderstanding,She would understand the reason behind it.

Riddhi,Can you please call her?She's not responding my calls,
Kairav asked.

Actually Bhaiya,She just texted me She's safe,but need some space for now,She's on duty tonight it seems.

"And Akshu, please refrain from downplaying her emotions. She has every right to be upset after what happened. That was her mother's dream, and destroying someone's dream is like crushing their soul. Only someone who has experienced the power of a dream can truly understand its value."

Riddhima's voice took on a stern tone. "You shouldn't interfere in everything, Akshu.If you hadn't intervened, they might have had a heated argument, but Nanu lost his temper when Aarohi directed her anger at you."

"I don't get it, Akshu. Why do you always feel the need to interfere?Are you intentionally trying to bear the brunt of her emotions, letting her unleash on you and damage her reputation even further and her make gulity?"

"What are you even thinking, Riddhima?"Akshu's turned defensive,"Why would I intentionally put myself amd her in harm's way?
"Riddhima,I care about her;I want to shield her, not harm her,She is my sister"

"Half sister!" Riddhima spat, her words cutting through the air.

The room fell silent, frozen in shock.

Akshu's anger boiled over, her hand raised to strike, but Kairav swiftly intervened, grasping her wrist.

"Akshu,what are you doing?" he demanded, his voice firm.

"Bhaiya,did you hear her?" Akshu pleaded, tears welling up. "How could she say that? I'm trying, despite everything. We may be half-siblings, but that doesn't change our bond."

Akshu's voice cracked as she fought back sobs.

Keerti dragged Riddhima away, her voice stern. "Riddhi, what are you even saying? Do you understand the weight of your words?"

Riddhima nodded defiantly. "Yes, Mumma, I understand perfectly."

Riddhima's expression turned exasperated,"Akshu,From the day we returned, I've warned you to stay out of Aarohi's affairs, especially when she talks to Nanu. But you never listen."

Riddhima's voice took on a resentful tone. "Aarohi and Nanu never have a decent conversation.They're always end up in arguments. And then she interferes unnecessarily,She knows Aarohi's still hurt with the marriage,yet she persists.No wonder Aarohi lost her cool and shouted at you. And, as usual,Nanu reacted poorly, cutting her with his harsh words."

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