Iss Quadar pyaar hai

5. Stranger in the Garden

The announcement party is in full swing inside the grand venue, but outside, the garden is quiet, bathed in the soft glow of garden lights. The three friends—Shaurya, Jahan, and Krishna—stumble upon a secluded area where they see Radhika sitting on a bench, her face buried in her hands, softly weeping.

Shaurya (whispers to Jahan): "Yaar, I didn't expect to see her like this. Should we go talk to her?"

Jahan (softly): "Maybe... but I think she needs some space."

Krishna (stepping forward): "Let me try. Sometimes, a stranger is easier to talk to."

Shaurya and Jahan exchange glances but nod in agreement, stepping back to let Krishna approach her.

Krishna quietly walks over to the bench, his footsteps light on the gravel. He stops a few steps away from Radhika, giving her space.

Krishna (gently): "You don't have to say anything, but sometimes, just knowing someone is there helps."

Radhika stiffens at the sound of his voice, quickly wiping her tears and composing herself. She looks up at him with an icy stare.

Radhika (coldly): "Who asked you to be here? I don't need anyone's pity."

Krishna remains calm, unfazed by her harsh tone.

Krishna (softly): "I'm not here out of pity, but out of respect. I respect your strength, but everyone has moments when they need to let go."

Radhika stands up abruptly, her posture rigid, her voice sharp.

Radhika: "You don't know anything about me, so don't pretend like you do. I don't need a stranger's lecture on how to handle my life."

Krishna takes a step back, his tone still gentle but firm.

Krishna: "You're right; I don't know you. But I do know that holding everything inside only builds walls, and sometimes, those walls trap us more than they protect us."

Radhika's eyes narrow, her expression a mix of anger and confusion.

Radhika: "You think you can just walk in and say a few words to fix everything? You're just another outsider who thinks they understand."

Krishna smiles faintly, shaking his head.

Krishna: "I'm not here to fix anything. I'm just offering a moment of quiet, a space where you don't have to be anything but yourself."

Radhika's face softens slightly, but she quickly reverts to her guarded demeanor.

Radhika (coldly): "I'm fine on my own. Go back to your friends."

Without waiting for a reply, Radhika turns and walks away, leaving Krishna standing there, watching her retreat into the shadows. He doesn't follow, respecting her need for space, but a subtle look of understanding crosses his face.

Krishna (to himself): "Sometimes, the hardest battles are the ones we fight alone."

He turns back, heading towards Shaurya and Jahan, who have been watching from a distance.

Shaurya (quietly): "How'd it go?"

Krishna: "Not great, but maybe that's what she needed—for now."

They all exchange a knowing glance before heading back to the party, leaving the garden in silence.

Radhika

Seeing the unfamiliar man approach, she felt her irritation rise. Who does he think he is? His gentle words of comfort only deepened her annoyance. He doesn't know me, she thought angrily, lashing out with cold words meant to push him away.

But he didn't back down. His calm, unwavering demeanor caught her off guard. How dare he stand there as if he understands? Yet, his words about walls trapping her hit a nerve she wasn't ready to acknowledge.

This was just a moment of weakness, she resolved as she rejoined the party, her cold exterior firmly back in place. Nothing more.

The thought of Sneha, with her smug attitude and blatant disregard for Radhika's hidden life, was infuriating. Sneha had always underestimated Radhika, dismissing her as merely a successful businesswoman with no real influence. Radhika could almost hear Sneha's condescending tone whenever their paths crossed, as if Radhika's achievements were nothing compared to the power Sneha imagined she held.

If only Sneha knew. Radhika thought bitterly. She thinks she's above everyone, but she has no idea who she's really dealing with.

Krish

She's clearly carrying a lot more than she lets on,She's not just trying to push me away; she's protecting something—a vulnerability she's not ready to confront.I wonder what's driving her to be so guarded.  There's more to her story than she's willing to share.

What the fuck Am I so much intrested into her????

"She is strange but oddly attractive."

Radhika's walls might be high and strong, but I believe there's a way to help her break through them, to find a path to healing. I just need to earn her trust.

Author

As Radhika rejoined the party, she put on her usual mask of composure. Her interactions with the guests were crisp, her smile perfect, but her mind was still swirling with thoughts of Krishna. She tried to focus on the evening's events—networking, managing her company's high-profile launch—but her thoughts kept drifting back to the stranger who had seen through her facade.

Later that night, as she was about to leave the party, her phone buzzed with an incoming call. It was her mom, and the urgency in her voice immediately gripped Radhika's attention.

Mom: "Rhea, it's your father... he's taken a turn for the worse. The situation is critical. We need you here immediately."

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Well Radhika doesn't have parents... Or Does She? .. And who is Rhea ??/ ... Damn so many questions ... Will get your answers in next chapters.

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