Heart Connects: Eternal Threads🧡

Sacrifice

*After a few weeks...*

Goenka Villa

The Goenkas were busy with their day-to-day lives, unaware that an old enemy had returned. Vikram Shah, a name that brought a chill down Manish Goenka’s spine, was back in Udaipur. Vikram had a score to settle with the Goenkas, and he wasn’t going to rest until he had his revenge.

Vikram (smirking):Ab waqt aa gaya hai Goenkas se pura hisaab chukane ka... unhone mujhe barbaad karne ki koshish ki thi, ab main unki zindagi barbaad karunga.

Vikram’s return was the beginning of a carefully plotted scheme that could bring the Goenka family to its knees. He had been observing them from the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Vikram (to his men):Sab kuch taiyaar hai? Mera plan fail nahi hona chahiye.

His men nodded, ready to execute Vikram’s orders. The Goenkas had no idea what was coming their way, and Vikram was determined to make sure they wouldn’t know until it was too late.

~~~~~

Kartik’s Room, Goenka Villa

Kartik had been in turmoil for days. The revelation of Arjun’s feelings for Naira had shaken him to his core. He had always known that his love for Naira was deep and true, but seeing Arjun’s genuine affection for her made him question everything.

Kartik (thinking):Arjun meri jagah hota to kya karta? Arjun mere liye jaan de sakta hai, aur main? Kya main apne dost ke liye apni khushi qurbaan kar sakta hoon?

The answer was clear to Kartik. He couldn’t betray his friend, his brother. The bond between them was too strong, and Kartik knew that Arjun deserved happiness just as much as he did. If that happiness was with Naira, then Kartik would have to step aside.

Kartik (determined):Nahi... Arjun ko naira se zyada khush koi aur nahi rakh sakta. Uske liye mujhe apne pyaar ko sacrifice karna hoga...I am sorry naira

With a heavy heart, Kartik made the decision to sacrifice his love. He couldn’t let his feelings come in the way of Arjun’s happiness, even if it meant breaking his own heart in the process.

~~~~~

Singhania Sadan , Garden

Naira had been wrestling with her emotions ever since the day she saw Kartik with Arjun. She knew deep down that she couldn’t keep her feelings bottled up any longer. The love she felt for Kartik was undeniable, and the more she tried to suppress it, the stronger it grew.

Naira (determined):Mujhe Kartik se apne dil ki baat kehni hogi. Bahut ho gaya... yeh asmanjas ab aur nahi sah sakti.

Naira decided that today would be the day. She couldn’t wait any longer; she needed to tell Kartik how she felt, no matter the consequences. She didn’t know what his response would be, but she knew that she couldn’t keep living in this uncertainty.

Naira (whispering to herself): Bappa, bas mujhe himmat dena... main apne dil ki baat Kartik se zaroor kahungi.

As she head towards the Goenka Villa, her heart raced with anticipation. Little did she know that Kartik was about to make a decision that could change everything between them.

~~~~~

Goenka Villa

Kartik stood in the garden, lost in thought. He knew what he had to do, but that didn’t make it any easier. As he gathered his courage, Naira walked up behind him, her heart pounding in her chest.

Naira (softly):Kartik...

Kartik turned to face her, and for a moment, their eyes met. Naira could see the pain in his eyes, but she couldn’t understand why it was there. She took a deep breath, ready to confess her love.

Naira (gathering courage):Kartik, mujhe tumse kuch zaruri baat karni hai...

Kartik knew this was the moment. If he didn’t stop her now, he might never be able to. With a heavy heart, he interrupted her.

Kartik (gently):Naira, tumhe kuch kehne ki zarurat nahi hai. Main jaanta hoon tum kya kehne wali ho, lekin...

Naira’s heart sank as she heard the hesitation in his voice. She felt like the ground was slipping from beneath her feet.

Naira (confused):Lekin kya, Kartik?

Kartik looked away, unable to meet her eyes. He couldn’t bear to see the hurt in them.

Kartik (with difficulty):Naira, tum aur Arjun ek dusre ke liye bane ho. Tum dono ki khushi mere liye sabse zyada zaruri hai.

Saaiyaan mere saaiyaan
Saaiyan mere saaiyan (mere saiyaan re)
Saaiyaan mere saaiyaan...

Naira felt her world crumbling around her. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She tried to speak, but the words wouldn’t come.

Mere saaiyaan re, saaiyaan re
Saancha bole naa jhootha maahiya re
Mere saaiyaan re, saaiyaan re
Jhoothi maaya ka jhootha hai jiya re ho

Kartik (forcing a smile):Main tum dono ke liye khush hoon, Naira. Tumhe aur Arjun ko ek saath dekhkar mujhe sukoon milta hai.

Naira’s eyes filled with tears as she realized what Kartik was trying to do. He was pushing her away, sacrificing his love for the sake of his friend.

Ab kis disha jaaun, kit main basera paaun
Tu jo thaame sambhal jaaun o ho
Saaiyaan mere saaiyaan...
Mere saaiyaan re, saaiyaan re
Mere saaiyaan re, saaiyaan re
Saancha bole na jhootha maahiya re

Naira (desperately):Kartik, yeh tum kya keh rahe ho? Main tumse...

Before she could finish, Kartik gently placed a finger on her lips, silencing her.

Kartik (softly):Naira, please... kuch mat kaho. Arjun tumse pyaar karta hai, aur tum bhi usse khush raho. Yeh meri khushi hai. Tum dono humesha saath raho...

Naira shook her head, tears streaming down her face. She wanted to scream, to tell him that he was wrong, that she loved him and only him. But the words wouldn’t come, and Kartik turned away, unable to bear the sight of her tears.

Daaman mein samete andhera laayi hai behroopiya roshni
Hoo loriyaan gaaye toh neendhe jal jaati hai
Laage kalsuni chandni

As Kartik walked away, Naira fell to her knees, her heart shattered into a million pieces. She watched him go, knowing that she had lost him—lost the man she loved more than anything in the world.

Naira (whispering):Kartik... tumne yeh kyun kiya?

But there was no answer, only the sound of her own heart breaking in the silence of the night.

Mere saaiyaan re, saaiyaan re
Ab kis disha jaaun, kit main basera paaun
Tu jo thaame sambhal jaaun o ho
Saaiyaan mere saaiyaan...

*To be continued*