An Unwanted Vow

Episode 33

(EPISODE 33)

As the words echoed through the room, "Arushi, what about your feelings?" everyone turned to see Aadhya and Devendra walking in. Arushi's heart sank. She glanced sharply at Vivanth, her fists clenched, her voice trembling with anger.

"Did you call them?" she whispered, her eyes burning with frustration.

Vivanth stood still, silent, avoiding her gaze.

"Vivanth, I'm asking you something!" Arushi's voice cracked, frustration spilling over. She wanted answers, but he stayed quiet.

Aadhya stepped forward, her voice firm. "You can be angry at him later, Aru. First, answer me. What about your feelings?"

Everyone in the mansion looked on, confused and shocked, unsure of what was happening. The tension in the air was thick.

Devendra, Arushi's father, moved closer. "Kutti..." he whispered softly, reaching out to her, trying to comfort his daughter.

But Arushi flinched, her emotions boiling over. "Don't!" she shouted, stepping back. "Don't touch me! Don't even dare to come near me!"

Her breath quickened, the pain she had been holding inside for so long rising to the surface. She tried to hold herself together, taking a shaky breath, but it was too much. Desperate to escape, she turned and bolted toward their room, her heart racing.

Vivanth quickly followed, panic in his eyes. Arushi slammed the door behind her, but before she could lock it, Vivanth pushed it open and slipped inside. He closed the door behind them, sealing them in the silence of the room.

Arushi stood there, her chest heaving with emotion, trying to hold back the flood of feelings threatening to overwhelm her.

Arushi collapsed onto the floor, her sobs echoing through the room. She cried so hard that it seemed like she was breaking apart from the inside. Vivanth froze for a second, completely shocked to see her in this state. Without thinking, he rushed to her side and wrapped his arms around her, holding her tightly, trying to calm her down. He gently rubbed her back, his voice soft and full of worry.

"Arushi... Arushi..." he whispered, but she pushed him away, her hands hitting his chest in frustration.

"Why did you call him?" she shouted between her sobs, tears falling uncontrollably from her eyes. She hit him again, as if it would make the pain go away. Vivanth held her wrists, trying to stop her, but not forcefully.

"Arushi, please, just listen to me," he said, his voice shaky but gentle. He could see she was struggling to breathe, her chest heaving as she tried to catch her breath.

"Look at me, baby. Please, take a deep breath. Just breathe, Arushi," he urged her, grabbing a glass of water from the nightstand. He lifted it to her trembling lips, making her drink.

She took a few sips, but her sobs didn't stop. She was still gasping for air. "Rabbit, look at me," Vivanth said softly, cupping her face in his hands, trying to make her focus on him. "Look into my eyes. I'm here. I'm with you. Please breathe, my love."

Arushi's eyes were filled with so much pain, and the sight of it broke Vivanth's heart even more. Tears welled up in his own eyes, but he held them back. He needed to be strong for her.

"Don't hide anything from me anymore, Arushi. Say everything. Whatever is in your heart, just let it out. I'm here. I won't judge you, I promise. You're not weak, you never were. Please, trust me. Let me be there for you," he whispered, his voice full of love, as he brushed away the tears from her cheeks.

Arushi was still trembling, but she clung to him now, holding onto him as if he was the only thing keeping her together. She couldn't speak yet, the words were stuck, but his presence slowly started to calm her. She closed her eyes, leaning into his touch, feeling his warmth, and for a moment, the storm inside her began to quiet down.