Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le: From Heartbreak To Healing

Chapter- 16

The train whistle grew louder, and the ground began to vibrate beneath their feet. But just as suddenly, Abhimanyu opened his eyes and locked onto Sanchi's, his gaze intense. He shook her, his voice urgent. "Sanchi, have you lived your life with content? Are you happy with your decision? Have you done everything in your life that you wished for?"

Sanchi's confusion was evident on her face. "What? Abhimanyu, what are you talking about?"

Abhimanyu's grip on her arm tightened. "Sanchi, we don't have much time left. Tell me quickly! Are you truly ready to leave this life behind?"

The train's roar grew louder, mere seconds away from reaching them. Sanchi's eyes widened, her mind racing to process Abhimanyu's questions.

"No-" Sanchi couldn't even finished , Abhimanyu grabbed her wrist, and they both jumped off the track. The train thundered past, mere seconds away from ending their lives.

Sanchi turned to Abhimanyu, her face contorted in a mix of horror and anger. "Are you mad?! What was that?! You suggested we commit suicide together, and now you're the one who backs out?! You don't have the courage to do it yourself, so you make a mockery of me?"

Abhimanyu's expression was stern, his voice firm. "Shut up, Sanchi! Listen first, then talk. How can you die without even living your life to the fullest? What have you experienced? What have you achieved?"

Sanchi's anger faltered, replaced by confusion. "What do you mean? I've lived my life, gone through struggles...what more is there to experience?"

Abhimanyu's eyes narrowed. "You've only gone through struggles, Sanchi. You haven't truly lived. There's a difference."

Sanchi still not able to understand

"I mean, Sanchi, haven't I told you? I started enjoying my life so that I wouldn't have any regrets while ending it. And you? You were about to end your life without even living it once."

Sanchi looked puzzled. "How am I supposed to live my life?"

Abhimanyu's expression was intense. "No one's going to teach you that, Sanchi. It's your own life. Live it before ending it."

Sanchi shook her head, still confused. "I don't understand what you're saying. How can I live my life when I'm trapped in this miserable existence?"

"See, we're ending our college in three months, and we'll have our farewell on August 31st. So, on that day, we'll come here and..." Abhimanyu's voice trailed off, but Sanchi understood what he meant.

But Sanchi's expression turned skeptical. "What about these three months? Should I just continue with my life, following the same pattern? Suffering, sadness...?"

Abhimanyu's eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief. "Who's asking you to suffer, Sanchi? You've got three months. Live it to the fullest. Enjoy your life as much as you can. Break free from your shell, try new things, make memories. Don't waste this time."

"But, but what if I get attached and decide not to end my life?" Sanchi asked, her voice laced with concern.

Abhimanyu's grin returned. "Toh haath pakad kar tumhe yaha launga. Okay?" (Then I'll hold your hand and bring you here. Okay?)

Sanchi's eyes widened.

"Let's go!"

"Where are we going?" Sanchi asked

"To your house," Abhimanyu replied matter-of-factly.

"TO MY HOUSE?! BUT WHY?!" Sanchi shouted, her voice echoing through the air. Abhimanyu jumped, startled, and turned around to face her.

"Darao mat yrr!!! How are you going to live your life if you continue living in that toxic household? Leave that place, Sanchi. After listening to your story, I understand that your father will never listen to you. He can see your dead body, but not you living happily."

Sanchi remained silent, her eyes downcast.

"Sanchi, you can't run even if you wanted to. Your father will catch you sooner or later, and then he'll definitely marry you off. It's better to face him now. You've spent 20 years for them, at least give these last 3 months to yourself."

Sanchi slowly nodded in agreement, a hint of determination in her eyes.