तेरे इश्क में जो सुकून पाया,
वो सब सुखों से सबसे प्यारा है।
पहले प्यार की मिठास में बसी,
हर खुशी अब तुझसे ही है, ये सच बयां है।
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Avantika POV
"Avantika, you didn't do anything again, right?" Dadu asked, his eyes filled with concern as they drifted toward my hands, searching for signs of the past.
"No, after marriage... I haven't," I said quietly, trying to keep my voice steady as I met his gaze. He had always been able to read me like an open book, even when I tried to hide everything behind a smile.
"Tum strong ho, tumhe pata hai na, beta?" He said softly, his voice weak and strained from the persistent cough that seemed to cling to him.
"I know," I whispered back, forcing a smile that I knew didn't reach my eyes.
I had come to see him by myself after college today. Samarth had told me that Dadu's health wasn't improving, and he wanted to meet me. I knew it was important, even if I didn't want to face the reality of seeing him like this-fragile and fading.
"Kaisa hai Avyansh?" Dadu asked, his eyes softening with genuine curiosity, trying to take the focus off his own deteriorating health.
"Ache hain," I replied, looking down at my hands, unable to meet his gaze. It felt like a lie, even though it wasn't. Everything was supposed to be fine, but I couldn't help feeling a weight deep inside me-one that neither Avyansh nor anyone else seemed to notice.
Dadu coughed again, and I looked up, concern clouding my expression. His health was worsening, and there was nothing I could do to change that. But what could I do? Everything in my life seemed like it was slipping out of my control.
"Medicine time," Samarth said, entering with a tray of water and medicine. His face was a mix of concern and determination as he approached Dadu.
I helped Dadu take his medicine, carefully assisting him with each step. He took the pills with a shaky hand and sipped the water, his eyes expressing gratitude.
"I should go now," I said after a while, standing up to leave.
"Can't you stay?" Dadu asked, his voice tinged with a mixture of hope and disappointment.
"I will come to see you soon," I assured him, trying to keep my own emotions in check. I knew that my absence would weigh on him, but I had commitments I couldn't ignore.
Samarth gave me a nod of understanding, his eyes reflecting his shared concern. As I made my way to the door, I glanced back at Dadu, who gave me a weak smile.
"Take care," I said, forcing a smile. I hoped my words would bring him some comfort, even if I couldn't be there with him all the time.
"Let me drop you," Samarth offered, his voice soft yet firm.
"Nahi, mai chale jaungi," I replied, walking out of the room and carefully closing the door behind me. My heart was heavy, but I masked it with a small, forced smile.
"Di," he called out again, his voice trailing behind me.
"Hm," I responded, trying to keep my voice steady.
"Aaj ruk jao na," he pleaded, his eyes full of concern.
"I can't," I replied, the weight of responsibility pressing down on me. I was trying to keep things normal, but I knew deep down that nothing was.
