𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐈 [𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖨𝗇𝗇𝗈𝖼𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖫𝗈𝗏𝖾] (Duet #1)

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साथ हम जो चले, बन गए क़ाफ़िले
और कोई हमें अब मिले, ना मिले
मौज है, रोज़ है
रोके से भी ना ये रुकते कभी सिलसिले
चढ़ी मुझे यारी तेरी ऐसी, जैसे दारू देसी
खट्टी-मीठी बातें हैं नशे सी, जैसे दारू देसी

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One week had passed since Akash's troubling episode, and his therapy sessions had begun showing positive results. His laughter, jokes, and the familiar warmth had slowly returned to him. Ritika and Arav, who had just returned to Mumbai, were eager to check in on him. They had heard about Akash's progress and were relieved to see him improving.

When they arrived at Akash's home, the atmosphere was filled with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. As soon as Arav saw Akash, his expression shifted from concern to sternness.

"Akash, come here!" Arav's voice carried a note of frustration and concern. Akash, who was sitting in the living room, looked up with a mix of apprehension and relief.

"I-I'm sorry," Akash stammered. "I didn't mean for things to get out of hand."

Arav's gaze was piercing. "Sorry doesn't change what happened, Akash. What you did was reckless. You put everyone through a lot of unnecessary stress. Do you have any idea how much this could have hurt everyone around you?"

Just then, Darsh entered the room and announced, "Ritika Didi is here. She's on her way to see Akash bhaiya."

Akash's eyes widened in alarm. "Bhaiya yaar, please save me... Didi bahut marengi mujhe," he pleaded, his voice filled with dread.

"You deserve it for your stupidity," Arav replied firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

The door opened, and Ritika walked in with an air of determined authority. Her gaze immediately locked onto Akash. "Akash, samne aao!" she commanded, her voice stern and uncompromising.

Akash hesitated, peeking from behind Arav, his expression a mixture of fear and remorse. "Aap maroge toh nahi?" he asked, his voice barely a whisper.

"Agar nahi aaye toh aur zor se padegi," Ritika responded, her voice firm but not without concern.

With a resigned sigh, Akash stepped out from behind Arav and faced Ritika. He braced himself for what was to come. Ritika's hand moved swiftly, delivering a slap to his cheek, not too hard but filled with frustration. She then struck his other cheek in the same manner.

"Are you stupid?? Tu kya soch ke ye sab karne chala tha? Aur kyun?" Ritika's voice was tinged with both anger and hurt. "Itne din se dimag me ye sab chal raha tha toh baat karta ham sab se! We all were here for you. But no! Bewkufi hi karni thi bas. Agar Shashwat time se na pahochta toh? Ohh God! I can't believe ki tu aisa kuch kar sakta hai!!"

Her voice cracked slightly with the weight of her emotions. Akash looked down, unable to meet her gaze, his shoulders slumped in shame.

"I know you were in a bad place, and the situation was difficult," Ritika continued, her tone softening slightly. "But making such a drastic decision was even worse. You put everyone at risk, and you made us all suffer."