An Unwanted Vow

Episode 32

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Ishika whispered, tears spilling down her cheeks, "So, she really does care about us?"

"Yes," Arushi said softly, reaching out to hold Ishika's hand. "She cares more than you can imagine. It's time to give her a chance to show you that love, to understand her story. It's never too late to reconnect with family, and maybe, just maybe, you can start to heal together."

(EPISODE 32)

Vivanth sat quietly beside them, listening to every word being said. His heart swelled with pride for Arushi. She wasn't just thinking about herself or their relationship; she was thinking about his family. She was trying to give back the love and life that Malini deserved, something that no one in the Rathore family had ever done before. The way she was mending things, bridging gaps, it made him admire her even more.

But as much as he was happy and proud, a deep sadness tugged at his heart. He couldn't shake the heavy feeling inside him-the sadness for Arushi. Here she was, doing everything she could to fix everyone's lives, trying to bring peace and happiness to people who had suffered. Yet, behind her calm and caring nature, he knew she was battling her own demons. She was still suffering, weighed down by her past, trapped in memories she couldn't share with anyone, not even him.

She was fighting for everyone else's happiness, but who was fighting for her? Who was helping her find peace? Vivanth's chest tightened, thinking about how much she was struggling alone. He wanted nothing more than to take away all her pain, to help her heal from whatever haunted her so much. But he didn't know how. She wasn't ready to open up yet, and all he could do was watch her carry this heavy burden on her own.

He clenched his fists, feeling helpless. His love for Arushi was deep and endless, and it hurt him to see her in pain. "She's trying to make everything right for everyone else," he thought, "but who's going to help her heal? How do I help the person I love the most when she's hiding her pain from me?"

Vivanth glanced at Arushi, who was gently talking to Ishika and Vihaan, trying to comfort them. Her strength amazed him, but it also broke his heart, knowing that behind that strength was a woman who was silently breaking.

Arushi and Vivanth finally convinced Vihaan and Ishika to return to the Rathore family with them. After a quiet drive, they arrived at the mansion. Vivanth asked Vihaan and Ishika to wait in the car for a moment, leaving Arushi looking puzzled. "What's happening? What are you planning?" she asked, her voice filled with confusion.

Vivanth didn't answer, just gave her a smile, and led her inside the mansion. "Shardul, is everything ready?" Vivanth asked when they got inside. "Yes, bhai, all set," Shardul replied with a nod, leaving Arushi even more curious.

"What's going on? Tell me already!" Arushi asked again, looking between Vivanth and Shardul, but they just smiled and didn't give her any clues. Shardul then took Malini to the living room, gently covering her eyes with his hands.

"Shardul beta, what are you doing? Why are you covering my eyes?" Malini asked, her voice full of confusion and slight amusement.

"Maa, just wait a few seconds, you'll see!" Shardul said, his voice playful.

Meanwhile, Vivanth called everyone to the living room. Saurabh joined them, quietly standing to the side, his expression as blank as ever. Once everyone was there, Shardul slowly took his hands away from Malini's eyes. When she opened them, she saw the room beautifully decorated with soft lights and flowers. Her eyes landed on a cake in the center, and written on it in icing were the words "Happy Birthday Mom."

For a moment, Malini was completely surprised. She hadn't even remembered it was her birthday, too lost in her thoughts and the daily routine of her life. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized what her sons had done for her.

"Happy birthday!" everyone shouted in unison, their faces glowing with joy.

Malini, now overwhelmed with emotions, wiped away her tears and whispered, "Thank you, thank you so much," her voice choked with emotion as tears streamed down her face.

After she blew out the candles and cut the cake, a sudden voice broke the happy noise in the room. "Happy Birthday, Maa," said two familiar voices.

Everyone froze. They turned toward the door, their eyes widening in disbelief. Standing there were Vihaan and Ishika, smiling nervously. For a second, it felt like a dream-like something too good to be true. Malini's heart raced as she stared at her children, her long-lost children whom she hadn't seen in so long.

"Vihaan... Ishika..." Malini whispered, her voice trembling as tears filled her eyes again. She slowly moved toward them, barely able to believe they were really standing in front of her.

Vihaan stepped forward, touching his mother's hand gently. "Maa..." he said softly.

At that moment, Malini couldn't hold back anymore. She collapsed onto her knees, sobbing uncontrollably. "My children... my children are back," she cried, her voice breaking between sobs. Tears fell freely from her eyes as years of pain, guilt, and longing poured out of her.

Vihaan and Ishika knelt down beside her, their own eyes filled with tears. They wrapped their arms around their mother, trying to soothe her. "Maa, we're here now, we're back. Please don't cry anymore," Ishika said, her voice shaking as she wiped her mother's tears.

Malini, still crying, said in a broken voice, "I'm so sorry, beta. I'm such a bad mother... I sent you away. I left you both. I'm so sorry..."

Vihaan shook his head, holding her tightly. "Maa, don't say that. We're back now, and that's all that matters. We've missed you so much," he said, his voice full of emotion.

Tears flowed from everyone's eyes as they watched this emotional reunion. Vivanth, who had been standing to the side, felt his heart swell with pride and happiness for his family. But deep down, a sadness tugged at him, knowing that while Arushi was helping to heal others, she was still carrying her own pain inside. He admired her strength, but he wished he could help her the way she was helping everyone else.

As Malini held her children close, sobbing but smiling through her tears, it felt like a piece of their broken family had finally been put back together. The room was filled with love, hope, and forgiveness as they sat there, embracing the long-lost bonds that had finally been restored.

Suddenly, a voice echoed through the room, cutting through the emotional moment. "Arushi, what about your feelings?"

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