Early in the morning, Ridhima made her way to the temple. Barefoot, she climbed the stairs, the pebbles digging into her feet, but she didn't stop.
When she finally reached the temple, she folded her hands "Thank you so much for bringing Arjun into my life. I never imagined he would come to like me this way, but now everything has changed. I never expected this love to blossom between us. I am so grateful for every moment we share. Please, continue to bless our relationship.Arjun means the world to me. I want to be a part of his life, to share in his joys and support him through his struggles. I know our journey won’t be easy, but I am willing to face any challenge if it means we can be together.”she prayed for their better future
Ridhima stumbled and was about to fall, but Arjun caught her just in time, pulling her into his arms.He then helped her stand properly.
“What are you doing here”Rdhima asked,being surprised .
“I had a feeling you would come here for the ritual, even though it’s not strictly necessary,I wanted to make sure you are okay"
Ridhima smiled and said “I don’t want to leave anything. I want our relationship to be as strong as it can be.”
Without warning, Arjun lifted her into his arms, causing Nidhima to gasp. She clung to his shoulders,“What are you doing”
“I am just carrying you to make sure you don’t hurt yourself.And you have to put henna on my feet as well.”He began to descend the stairs, still holding her securely.
Ridhima couldn’t take her eyes off him, her gaze fixed on his face.
Noticing her gaze, Arjun smirked and teased,"Is there something on my face.Am I not looking good"
Ridhima blushed, realizing she had been staring. She quickly averted her eyes,"No, you are looking fine. I just… got lost in my thoughts."
Arjun chuckled softly, clearly enjoying her state. "Lost in thoughts about me, perhaps"
Ridhima's blush deepened, and she "Don’t get too full of yourself."
"You don't need to lie I am all yours"he whispered making her blush
As soon as they stepped out of the car, Arjun noticed Priyank standing outside. He clenched his fists tightly.
“What are you doing here” Arjun asked him
“Arjun, please, I need to tell you something really important,” Priyank said
“I don’t want to hear anything. Just leave,” Arjun shouted.
Ridhima gently placed her hand on Arjun’s shoulder. “Please calm down,” she whispered, unsure of the reason for Arjun’s anger.
“Please, Arjun, it’s really important,” Priyank pleaded.
Arjun’s anger flared as he glared at Priyank. “What could be so important that it justifies you showing up here after everything”
“It’s about Prisha. I know you are angry with her, but she’s suffering. She’s in a bad situation, and I can’t stand to see her like this.”Priyank said
"I don't care about her anymore.She----
"She’s in an abusive relationship with Shekhar, and she’s terrified. She wanted to tell you everything, but she was forced to stay silent. She’s even been threatened about her daughter.”Priyank said
“What do you want me to do.She choose him---
“Prisha was forced into marriage"
Arjun’s eyes widened in shock. “Forced.What are you talking about”
Priyank explained everything to Arjun, and Arjun was shocked by the news. Meanwhile, someone else was also deeply affected by this revelation.
Ridhima didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t bear the situation and decided to leave for there. She knew how much Arjun loved Prisha,even though he said he felt nothing for her, she could see the love in his eyes for Prisha
Arjun struggled to find words, his voice caught in his throat. He tried to speak but couldn’t. Priyank stepped in, saying, “Please, Arjun, don’t blame Prisha for all this. She’s been through so much because of us. We made her suffer, and I want her to be happy with you. I know she still loves you, and I believe you feel the same for her.”
Arjun's face was blank
“Priyank, I... I don’t know what to say,” Arjun finally managed. “I’m torn between what’s right and what my heart feels. Prisha’s pain----
“I know, Arjun. It's a lot to handle. But you need to think about what will make you and Prisha truly happy"Priyank said and left from there
Arjun turned back and did not found Ridhima there.He realized that Ridhima might have overheard everything Priyank said. Panicked, he hurried to her house, searching for her. He checked her room but found it empty.He quickly moved towards balcony, knowing she must be there only
Arjun approached Ridhima cautiously
"Ridhima.I didn't know what to say back there. I was...lost. I didn't want to make things worse."
Ridhima turned to face him, her eyes red from crying. "Arjun, I... I understand. This is all too much for everyone.Arjun can I ask you one thing,whom would you choose me or Prisha"
He struggled to find the right words.
"Ridhima.I don’t know. I... I never imagined things would turn out this way."
“I know this is hard, Arjun. I just need to understand where I stand.But I need to know if you still see a future with me, or if your heart is still with Prisha.”only she knows how she managed to say these words
“I care about you deeply, Ridhima. You have been a constant source of support and love. But Prisha is... she's been part of my life for so long. This situation has brought up feelin------.”
Ridhima's eyes filled with tears. “So, what does that mean. Where does that leave us”
“I don’t want to hurt you, Ridhima You mean so much to me, and I don’t want to lose what we have. But I also can’t ignore what’s happening with Prisha. I need time to figure out my feelings and what’s right.”
Ridhima wiped her tears, trying to compose herself. “I understand. But I need you to be honest with me. If there’s a chance for us, I need to know. If not, I need to find a way to move on.”
Arjun nodded, feeling a pang of guilt. “I promise I’ll be honest with you. Give me some time to sort through everything."
"Alright. I will give you the space you need. Just remember, no matter what happens, I will always care for you.”
As soon he left, Ridhima collapsed and cried her heart out
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