His Forced Bride

13. Her past

Rohini's POV: 

I woke up with a heavy pain in my body and head. Then I saw Aditya sleeping beside me on the side table. Realization dawned upon me, The yesterday's events began to flow again. Sensing something moving Aditya woke up. 

"Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up," I said. 

"It's okay, How are you feeling?" He asks his voice still sleepy.

"I am feeling better, Thanks for taking care of me yesterday," I say.

"It's my job, Rose." He said 

"Rose?" I asked 

"I find you just like a rose," He said making me smile. 

"Umm-- Aditya, Please completely listen to whatever I say and then decide anything. You may hate me for whatever I am going to say now. And If I don't say it now then I don't know when I will have the courage again."

"Speak up, Don't worry. I am all ears." He said reassuring me. 

FLASHBACK START

"For two years, Ansh was my world. Being with him was like finally finding a place where I belonged. He was charming, and attentive, and had this way of making me feel like I was the only person in the room, even when we were surrounded by friends. We'd spend nights talking about our dreams, our futures, and how we'd travel the world together someday. He was everything I thought I wanted—until he wasn't.

Looking back, I can't even pinpoint when things started to change. Maybe it was gradual, those small signs I brushed off because I was too caught up in the illusion of love to notice. The way he'd pressure me into things I wasn't always comfortable with or insist on having his way as if my boundaries didn't matter. But I kept forgiving him, excusing him. I thought he loved me. I thought... I thought he cared.

Then, one night, he crossed a line I couldn't ignore. He'd been drinking, and his words were sharper, his gaze cold and calculated. He wanted something from me—a part of me that I wasn't ready to give. I'd tried to resist, to tell him how uncomfortable I felt, but he kept pushing. It was like he saw me as an object, a way to satisfy his needs, instead of the person who loved him with everything I had. He drugged me and made me have sex with him while recording it and taking pictures.

When I finally had my senses. He threatened me. He said he had my photos and videos, private moments I had never shared with him. And he'd made it clear, with that dark look in his eyes, that he wouldn't hesitate to use them if I didn't comply.

My heart shattered. This was the person I'd trusted, the one I'd planned a future with. But now, he was using my vulnerability, my trust, as a weapon against me.

It got worse when I found out I was pregnant. I was devastated, alone, with no one to turn to. The thought of having his child, knowing what he'd become... I couldn't do it. I couldn't bear the idea of bringing a child into that kind of situation, one where I was trapped, manipulated, and threatened.

 So, I decided to end the pregnancy, quietly, without telling him. We had broken up by then, and I didn't want to give him any more power over me.

That day, sitting alone in the clinic, I felt like a part of me had died. I'd lost so much—my trust, my dreams, my sense of self.

But I knew, at that moment, I had to start putting myself back together. I had to find a way to reclaim my life, even if it meant carrying this pain with me.

My family when got to know all of this blamed me for everything. EVERY. FREAKING.THING. No, one ever believed me. My heart was guilty for doing that to an unborn life but my family made it worse. Aarav was the only one who listened to me, comforted me, and had been with me through thick and thin. I never wanna go back there again. My parents considered me a burden always. They have always been partial to me but after the incident eight years ago, They have been doing anything. 

Yesterday, I told you I was going to meet a school friend, Kritika, Well I bumped into Ansh there and he threatened me that he'd show you my intimate pictures and tell you all sorts of stories of me whoring, So that you'd break off our wedding.

Looking back, I wish I'd seen the signs sooner. I wish I hadn't let him have so much of me. But I'm learning to forgive myself, to let go of the guilt. 

FLASHBACK END

"I didn't mean to hide or lie to you about this, but I wasn't sure then if I should trust you or not, we had just met," I said concluding everything, crying my eyes out as all the memories flashed passed me. 

He gently pulled me into his arms, and I cried until there were no tears left. 

Aditya's POV:

How can someone be so strong? I admire her even more now. She is the strongest person I have ever met.

I was angry at Ansh and her parents, I would be making his life hell, And her parents would be on the road after our wedding. How could a parent do that to their child?

I couldn't do much, I just held her and let her cry and empty her heart. My Rose had been so strong. She is indeed the best. I would tell this to my parents with her permission. 

"Rose, I think you should also tell this to mummy Papa," I said softly. 

"No, Aadi they will also hate me," She said sniffling. 

"No, they won't I guarantee you, Get ready let's go to their home and meet them," I said and felt her nodding. 

" I trust you Aadi," She said making me smile. 

At Kapoor House

Author's POV:

Rohini and Aditya told everything to their parents. Misha was also present there. Both of them were crying at the end. Sonal hugged her daughter-in-law and praised her for how strong and mature she was. Rajesh also took Rohini in his embrace and said, 

"Remember, even if you don't have your birth family with you, we all are. If you need anything you can ask me without any hesitation. And do one thing, Shift at the Kapoor mansion. I miss being around everyone. You are just like Misha to me." He said making happy tears well up in Rohini's eyes. For the first time in life, she felt the fatherly warmth. 

"Ji papa" Said Rohini making Rajesh beem in happiness. 

"Bhabhi you are so strong, I really admire you," Said Misha making Rohini shy.  

They all share a great day with lots of laughter, good food, watching movies, and teasing each other. This week they will be shifting here. 

After a while, Aditya and his father were at their study. 

"Dad, I don't wanna collaborate with The Mishra's anymore. After how they have treated Rohini. I can't." Aditya said in a firm voice. 

"Yes beta, Even I don't want this collaboration to happen." His father said 

"I will wait till the wedding and once I have Rohini as my legally wedded wife, her parents can't interfere," Aditya spoke confidently making Rajesh proud of his son. 

"Till then I will ruin the life of Ansh, How dare he?" Aditya says. 

"Beta, do whatever you want. I am with you" Aditya smiles at his father and leaves the study. 

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