An Unwanted Vow

Episode 27

RECAP:

As Vivanth opened his eyes, he immediately noticed the watch around his wrist. His eyes widened in surprise, taking in the thoughtful gift. For a brief moment, he felt a surge of emotion, and tears started to well up in his eyes. But he blinked them away quickly, keeping his usual strong expression intact. He wasn't one to show vulnerability, especially in front of others—after all, he was Vivanth Singh Rathore.

"Do you like it?" Arushi asked softly, watching his reaction closely.

(EPISODE 27)

"Do you like it?" Vivanth heard a different voice, and he lifted his head to see an elderly woman in her 60s standing in front of him. His eyes widened in surprise. For a moment, he felt like he was dreaming.

This was the same woman he had saved a few years ago when she had been in trouble. Back then, he had lost his precious watch during that incident. And now, here she was, standing right in front of him, along with the watch he thought he would never see again. The sight filled him with a mix of emotions—relief, joy, and nostalgia.

"Dadi," his voice came out choked with emotion, a mix of surprise and disbelief. But suddenly, he felt a pair of hands gripping his legs, and when he looked down, he saw Arushi, his wife, tears streaming down her face. Vivanth was bewildered, not understanding why she was in that position in front of him.

"Arushi," he called out, his voice thick with concern as he gently grasped her shoulders to help her stand. "Rabbit, why are you crying? Please, tell me what's wrong."

"I don't know how to thank you," Arushi sobbed, her words tumbling out in a rush. "But thank you, Vivanth. Thank you so much!" Her voice cracked, filled with raw emotion.

"What are you trying to say? Please, take a deep breath and say it properly," Vivanth urged, his heart racing as he tried to read her expression.

"You didn't just save one life that day; you saved my life," Arushi explained, her voice trembling. "She is my nani, the only person in my family who truly supports me and encourages me. She is my backbone, my strength. She's not just my nani; she's more than a mother to me. Without her, I don't know what I would do. Thank you, Vivanth. Thank you so much for saving her. I've been searching for you for years, and I thought I'd lost you forever."

"No, Arushi, I should thank you the most," Vivanth replied, his heart swelling with gratitude. "You have given me back the most precious thing I lost in my life. This watch was the last gift I received from my grandpa, and I've blamed myself every day for losing it. To think it was with you all along... Anyway, thank you so much for bringing it back to me."

With that, Vivanth pulled her into a tight embrace, feeling a wave of relief wash over him. In that moment, they both understood how deeply their lives were intertwined, bound by love and shared memories, their hearts forever connected by the sacrifices they had made for each other.

A few minutes later, Vivanth walked over to Nirmala, Arushi's grandmother, and smiled as he stood in front of her. "Dadi, how are you?" he asked warmly.

"I'm fine, beta," Nirmala replied with a smile. "How are you, my dear?"

"Hmm... How can anyone be fine with your granddaughter, Dadi?" Vivanth said, making a fake sad face and pouting a little to tease Arushi.

"What? What did you just say?" Arushi asked, raising an eyebrow in mock disbelief.

"Nothing! I just said I'm fine, right, Dadi?" Vivanth defended himself playfully.

"Yes, Aru, he is saying the truth," Nirmala confirmed, chuckling at the playful exchange.

"Bhabhi, I heard what he said! How can anyone be fine with your granddaughter?" Shardul chimed in with a smirk.