An Unwanted Vow

Episode 24

Happiest birthday, Geetha❤️🫂✨!

I just want to give an update for my readers as today is your birthday. So here it is.... You're the only one person who always prefers to listen to my stories rather than read them, and that means the world to me. I treasure those moments when we would walk through the hostel corridors late at night, and I'd explain everything I'd written. Those nights, with just the two of us talking about my stories, are some of the best memories I have with you. Thank you for always being there to listen—it makes the storytelling so much more special. HOPE YOU HAVE BETTER & BRIGHT FUTURE💫

RECAP: The warmth and love around the table seemed to amplify the sadness Arushi felt for Malini. Even though she was surrounded by laughter and joy, a part of her couldn't stop thinking about Malini's silent suffering, and she wished there was something she could do to help.

(EPISODE 24)

After finishing breakfast, everyone in the mansion began preparing to leave for their respective offices. Vivanth and Arushi made their way towards the car parked outside, their steps in sync but quiet. As they reached the car, Vivanth paused and called out to Shardul, who was still lingering near the entrance, sorting through some files.

"Shardul, make sure you go through all the files one more time," Vivanth instructed, his voice firm yet trusting. "I want everything to be ready for the meeting by the time I arrive."

Shardul nodded and replied, "Okay, Bhai. Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

Vivanth opened the car door for Arushi, waiting for her to settle in before getting into the driver's seat himself. Then he started driving.

As he focused on the road ahead, he couldn't help but glance over at Arushi. She was sitting beside him, unusually quiet, her hands resting on her lap, her gaze fixed outside the window. Her face, though calm, held a certain tension. Vivanth could tell she was deep in thought, lost in her own world.

Something was clearly bothering her, but she wasn't saying anything. The morning's events flashed through his mind—the teasing, the laughter, Shardul's comments—and he wondered if it had something else entirely.

Vivanth tightened his grip on the steering wheel, unsure of how to break the silence. He wanted to ask her what was on her mind, to ease her worries, but he also didn't want to push her if she wasn't ready to talk. The car moved steadily, but inside, Vivanth's thoughts were racing as he tried to figure out the best way to approach her.

Lost in his thoughts, Vivanth continued driving, the quiet between them stretching on. Before he knew it, they had reached Arushi's office. She reached for the door handle, about to step out, but before she could leave, Vivanth gently pulled her back by her hand.

Startled, Arushi's eyes widened as she looked at him, her expression filled with confusion. "What happened?" she asked softly, searching his face for an answer.

Without saying a word, Vivanth moved closer, his gaze tender. He pressed a gentle kiss on her temple, lingering for a moment as if to calm both her and himself. Arushi's lips curled into a soft smile as warmth spread through her chest. She leaned in and hugged him, feeling his familiar comfort.

"Have a good day, bye," Vivanth whispered, his voice low and filled with affection.

"You too, bye," Arushi replied, her heart lighter now as she got off the car.

She stood there for a few moments, watching as Vivanth's car pulled away from the office. Her eyes followed him until his car disappeared from her sight, a faint smile still playing on her lips as she turned and walked towards the office building.