Neirohi's Family OS

poppy and his princess ❤️

*The atmosphere in the room is thick with silence as Manjari stares at the photograph in her hands. The image of Neil and Aarohi smiles back at her, a haunting reminder of the love they shared, a love now lost to time. Her fingers tremble as they trace the outlines of their faces, her heart aching with the weight of memories and the void their absence has created. The dim light casts long shadows across the room, echoing the sorrow that lingers in the corners.*

*Abhimanyu, standing just a few steps away, watches his mother in silence. His heart is heavy, conflicted by the decision he knows he must make. He feels the weight of his responsibilities pressing down on him, pulling him in different directions. With a deep breath, he finally steps forward, his voice breaking the heavy silence.*

**Abhimanyu:** *Gently* "Maa…"

*Manjari looks up, her gaze meeting Abhimanyu’s. There’s a quiet understanding in her eyes, an acknowledgment of the storm brewing in her son’s heart. She knows what he’s going to say before the words even leave his lips, but it doesn’t make it any easier to hear.*

**Manjari:** *With a soft sigh* "Abhi…"

*Her voice is tender, filled with the wisdom of a mother who has seen her children endure more than their share of pain. She sees the turmoil in Abhimanyu’s eyes and braces herself for what’s coming.*

**Abhimanyu:** *Voice strained* "Maa, I’ve made a decision… Akshu is all alone, and I can’t let her face everything on her own. I need to be with her. She needs me."

*Manjari’s heart sinks at his words, her hand tightening slightly around the photograph. She had always feared this moment would come, the moment when Abhimanyu would feel torn between the two most important people in his life. She nods slowly, her eyes filled with sadness as she looks up at him.*

**Manjari:** *With quiet concern* "What about Ruhi, Abhi? She’s already lost so much… her father, her mother… Are you ready to add yourself to that list?"

*Abhimanyu’s breath catches in his throat. The mention of Ruhi hits him like a punch to the gut, and he’s momentarily paralyzed by the gravity of his mother’s words. He lowers his gaze, unable to look at her, and responds almost in a whisper.*

**Abhimanyu:** *Hesitantly* "Ruhi has everything she needs…"

*But even as the words escape his lips, he knows they’re not true. They sound hollow, empty, a desperate attempt to convince himself of something he knows deep down isn’t right. He takes a step back, his heart heavy with guilt, and turns to leave. Manjari watches him with sorrowful eyes as he walks away, her heart breaking for both her son and her granddaughter.*

**Manjari:** *Murmuring to herself* "Yes, she has everything… except the one thing she needs most: her father."

*The weight of her words follows Abhimanyu as he steps outside, the cool air hitting his face like a splash of cold water. His mind is racing, thoughts tumbling over one another, each one more painful than the last. He walks quickly, almost as if he’s trying to outrun the guilt, but it clings to him like a shadow. He reaches Akshara, who has been waiting for him. She immediately senses the turmoil within him, her eyes softening with concern.*

**Akshara:** *Gently* "Abhimanyu, are you sure about this? I know it’s not an easy decision…"

*Abhimanyu nods, though his heart feels like it’s being torn in two. He tries to push down the nagging doubt, tries to focus on the path ahead with Akshara. But as he takes that first step forward, a memory crashes into him with the force of a tidal wave.*

**Neil’s Voice:** *Echoing in his mind* "Mera bacha ka khayal rakhna, Bhai…"

*The memory of Neil’s last words to him reverberates through his mind, bringing him to an abrupt halt. He can see Neil’s face, his eyes filled with trust and love as he placed Ruhi’s future in Abhimanyu’s hands. Abhimanyu’s chest tightens painfully as the weight of that promise bears down on him.*