KGF

Chapter - 34

As that day they directly went to Rocky's house...Aaira didn't utter a single word as she just went in the room.

As she silently Closed the door and sat on bed.. She was feeling numb...Too numb.

She glanced around the room, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. The room was spacious, tastefully decorated in earth tones. A bed, a dresser, a writing desk...it was neat, almost sterile. Rocky's domain, not hers.

Aaria's mind was a mess, thoughts and
emotions swirling through her like a storm. She was married now. To Rocky. It was so surreal...she still couldn't wrap her head around it...it was true She loved Rocky but That was long ago...She didn't want to be his like that

Aaria's eyes caught sight of a framed photograph on the dresser. It was a picture of Reena...a beautiful, smiling Reena. Her heart ached as she picked up the frame, studying it closely.

Tears rolled down Aaria's cheeks as she looked at the photo. Reena was so beautiful. Perfect. Kind. Loving. How could she ever hope to be at her place? It's true since childhood Aaira wants to be his wife but The day she saw Reena in his life..She stepped back.. Stepped back forever..

Aaria set the photo back on the dresser, the sight only making her feel more inadequate. She sat On the floor Cold Breez hitting her face, her hands clasped together in her lap. She felt lost, alone.

The silence in the room was almost deafening. Aaria's emotions were all over the place...fear, anger, confusion, guilt..but most of all, uncertainty. She didn't know what the future held for her.

On the other hand Rocky was leaning against The bed headboard as he closed his eyes There was Raining Outside.

He was tired, physically and emotionally. The day had been long and filled with drama, and he just wanted to close his eyes and forget about it all.

His mind was a jumble of thoughts... the wedding, Aaria, his fight with Inayat khali, Ahmed, Reena, Reena...Reena as he slowly opened his eyes.

As his eyes open just to See Reena sitting Besides him.

Reena was there, sitting right next to him. Her hair was flowing down her shoulders, her eyes filled with a soft glow.

He reached out a trembling hand, his fingers brushing against her cheek as he whispered.

"I'm sorry..."

Reena looked at him, her eyes compassionate and understanding.

"It's okay, Rocky...you did the right thing"

She smiled tenderly, lifting her hand and gently wiping away a tear that was rolling down his cheek.

Rocky's heart ached at her words, at her touch.

"I married her but I promise I don't love her I married her just to save and protect her that's it...She will be never you..."

Reena's eyes softened further, her fingers tracing the lines of his face.

"I know you don't love her, and I understand why you did what you did. You're a good person, Rocky. Always trying to help others, even at the cost of your own happiness."

Rocky's eyes filled with tears again,as he held her hand tightly.

"But now I wish it were different. I wish I didn't have to marry her to save her. I wish I could have done it differently, without hurting you or...her."

Reena's voice was gentle, her hand still holding his.

"Sometimes, Rocky, life doesn't give us the choices we want. We have to make hard choices, difficult decisions. But I understand why you did what you did. You were trying to save her from a terrible fate she was about to have."