The Rathores in Therapy: A BCHD Epilogue

Chapter 47: Faith and Forgiveness

Last Time: Dr Sandeep watched Kabir with understanding and compassion. "Guilt is a heavy burden to carry, Kabir," he said softly. "Especially when it's misplaced. Letting go of it won't be easy, but it's an important step in your healing process."

Kabir nodded slowly. It was a lot to take in, a lot to process. But it was a start, a step towards understanding, towards healing. And for now, that was enough.

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March 4th, 2023, 5:00 pm, Jain Counselling Center, Jodhpur

Dr Shobha looked at Banni with a curious expression and asked, "Why did you suddenly decide to have faith in Kabir and your love for him?"

Banni was taken aback by her question. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice tinged with confusion.

"Well," Dr. Shobha started, her tone gentle but firm, "just a couple of days ago, you were doubting Kabir's love for you. You weren't sure if he had truly moved on from Tulika and if he genuinely loved you. And now, you've told him that you're ready to have faith in your relationship. What brought on this sudden change?"

Banni hesitated before finally admitting, "I don't know, Dr. Shobha. But when he asked me... I just knew there was no other answer."

Dr. Shobha smiled at her patient's honesty. "Banni, did you agree to his request just to calm him down from his panic, or do you really have faith in his love?" she asked, keenly observing Banni's reactions.

Banni considered the question for a moment, then slowly nodded. "It was a bit of both," she admitted. "I did want to calm him down. He was so panicked and... I just wanted to reassure him. I wanted him to know that I wasn't going anywhere, that he wasn't going to lose me."

She paused, looking down at her hands as she thought about how to put her feelings into words. "But that doesn't mean that I didn't believe in him at all. I... I do have faith in him. And in us. It's just that..." She trailed off, struggling to articulate the complex mix of emotions she was feeling.

Dr. Shobha gently asked, "Do the unanswered questions bother you, Banni?"

Banni nodded, her gaze distant as she thought about her fears. "Yes," she admitted softly. "I know Kabir loves me. I have no doubts about that. But..." She paused, taking a deep breath before continuing. "He loved Tulika too. And yet he managed to move on so quickly. What if the same happens to me? What if he moves on from me just as quickly?" Her voice was barely above a whisper, revealing the depth of her vulnerability and fear.

Dr. Shobha gave Banni a comforting smile, patiently waiting for her to finish. "Banni," she finally said, "no two relationships are the same. And it's not fair to compare any relationship with another. Kabir's relationship with Tulika was different from his relationship with you. You need to understand that. You can't answer your question by comparing his relationship with Tulika."

She paused, letting her words sink in before continuing, "Instead, try to answer it based on your relationship with Kabir now. Based on your current relationship, do you think Kabir will forget you so easily?"

Banni was silent for a moment as she considered Dr. Shobha's question. Her gaze remained fixed on her hands, her fingers nervously picking at the hem of her dress. "No," she finally said, her voice quiet but firm. "I don't think he will."

"And why is that?" Dr. Shobha prompted, wanting Banni to articulate her feelings.

"Because," Banni began, her voice gaining confidence as she spoke, "Kabir and I... we've been through so much together. We've faced every challenge head-on, and we've always come out stronger in the end. He's shown me time and again that he's committed to me... to us. Even when things get tough, he doesn't run away. He stays, and he fights. That's... that's not the behavior of someone who would forget me easily."