An Unwanted Vow

Epilogue

Later, Vivanth gently pulled Arushi onto the bed, lying beside her as he wrapped his arms around her. Meanwhile, downstairs, Neena started to make her way upstairs to check on them, but Kunwar placed a hand on her shoulder and shook his head. "No, don't go. Let them talk and work it out. Only then will their relationship get stronger," Kunwar said softly. Neena understood and nodded, deciding to wait.

After an hour, Vivanth quietly came downstairs once Arushi had fallen asleep. He walked straight to Devendra, his eyes burning with anger. "Do you even know how much she's suffered because of you? All of it is because of you, Papa," Vivanth said, his voice shaking with rage.

Devendra looked down, guilt heavy on his face. "I know... I know what I did to her and Joda. I realized my mistakes after Joda left us. But Arushi never gave me a chance to say I'm sorry," he said, his voice full of regret.

"Do you think one apology will erase her trauma? Do you even realize that because of your actions, she's been carrying this pain alone for years? And on top of that, she lost her mother because of you!" Vivanth shouted, his voice breaking.

Devendra's eyes filled with tears. "I'm so sorry, beta. I don't even deserve to say sorry for what I've done."

"It's too late, Papa," Vivanth replied, his face blank, emotionless.

Neena came up to Vivanth, placing her hand on his shoulder. "Beta, no matter how big the mistake, people deserve at least one chance to realize what they've done and apologize. Let him talk to his daughter, just one last time," she said gently.

"But Mom..." Vivanth started to protest.

"Think about it," Neena continued. "She's all he has left in this world. Give him one last chance. Then Arushi will decide what to do."

Vivanth sighed, and gave a small nod.

Vivanth turned to Shardul and said, "Shardul, show Ishika and Vihaan to their rooms, and as the worker to bring in their luggage." Shardul nodded and headed off to take care of it.

Vivanth then approached Vihaan and Ishika, his voice soft. "Don't worry, everything will get sorted. Don't overthink it, just go and rest," he reassured them. With a slight nod, Vihaan and Ishika headed upstairs to their rooms.

Much later, after some time had passed, Arushi came downstairs, immediately feeling the weight of everyone's eyes on her.

"Kutti, just listen to me once," Devendra pleaded, stepping closer to Arushi.

"I don't need your apology," Arushi said, her voice firm and unwavering. "Do me one favor. Don't ever show me your face again. And transfer the house to my name right now." She held out the papers, her expression cold and determined.

Devendra didn't say a word. His face fell as he took the papers from her hand, signed them, and without another glance, walked out of the Rathore mansion. As she watched her father leave, silent tears slipped down Arushi's cheeks. Throughout it all, Vivanth stood quietly by her side. He wrapped his arm around her, gently caressing her shoulder, trying to soothe her pain. Leaning in, he kissed her forehead tenderly and wiped away her tears.

In that moment, finally Vivanth had wiped away not just her tears but the fears and pain that had haunted her for so long.

Everyone in the mansion felt a wave of relief and happiness for them. Shardul, watching his brother and bhabi, smiled to himself, feeling proud and happy for them, knowing that they were finally getting the peace and joy they deserved.

Later that night, Arushi and Vivanth sat together on the swing, wrapped in each other's arms. Her back rested comfortably against his chest as they sat in the quiet balcony of their room. The gentle night breeze played with her hair, and Vivanth softly caressed it, lost in the peaceful moment.