Eclipsed serenade Echoes of siblings harmony

Chapter Thirty Six

Meanwhile in the terrace shubman was standing close to Prathiksha their face inches apart both of them were having a beautiful eye lock forgetting the world

Shubman : So my answer is.....  He said without breaking the eye lock , his gaze unwavering as he leaned in slightly closer, their faces now only a breath apart. "Yes. Yes, Prathiksha. I will be your home."

Prathiksha : Shubman can I believe you.... All all this feels like a dream..... I might have my Di my ict family but I don't have someone to call as my home but I want you to be my home so can I trust your yes you will be my home know my unknown peace my world even if the world around me leaves me alone I can count on you right you won't leave me alone right??  ....... So can I believe that you are my Home Shubman the person that my Dadi promised me that I will find the inseparable part of my life the one with my heart belongs and beat my best friend and my everything huh??

Shubman: "Prathiksha, I’m not just saying this for the moment. I mean it with every part of me. You can trust me, not just because of what your Dadi said, but because I’ve felt it too. I’ve felt it in every glance, every laugh, every quiet moment between us. I will be your home, your constant, your safe place. No matter what happens outside, you can always count on me. You’re not alone, and you never will be as long as I’m with you."

Prathiksha: She looked at him, her voice trembling with vulnerability, "But what if... what if everything falls apart? What if I lose you too? I’ve lost so much already... I don’t know if I can bear another heartbreak."

Shubman: He shook his head slowly, his thumb brushing her cheek as if to wipe away her doubts. "You won’t lose me, Prathiksha. I’m not just saying this because of a moment or a feeling. I mean it. I’ll stand by you, no matter what. Through every storm, every doubt, I’ll be right here."

Prathiksha: "You really mean that? You won’t change your mind? Because when I look at you, Shubman, I see everything I’ve ever wanted... but I’m scared. Scared that this will fade, that you'll disappear when things get tough."

Shubman: He leaned in closer, their foreheads almost touching now, "I’m not going to disappear. I’m not afraid of the tough times, and I’m not afraid of loving you. You are my peace too, Prathiksha. You are the place where I belong, just as much as I am yours."

Prathiksha: She closed her eyes for a moment, feeling the warmth of his words wash over her, "I want to believe you, I really do... But I’ve built walls, so many walls to protect myself. Can you promise me you’ll help tear them down?"

Shubman: "I’ll help you, step by step. I won’t rush you, and I won’t push you. But I’ll be with you every moment, patiently, as we break down those walls together. I’ll be the one who stays, the one who holds your hand when you feel lost. I promise."

Prathiksha: Her voice was barely a whisper now, "I don’t want to be afraid anymore. I want to trust... to let myself feel everything with you."

Shubman: "Then let’s start right here, right now. You don’t have to be afraid, Prathiksha. I’ll be your home, your safe place. When the world feels too much, come to me. I’ll hold you, I’ll protect you, and I’ll never let you feel alone."

Prathiksha: She finally smiled, the first real smile in a long time, "I’ve never felt so sure about someone before. It’s terrifying, but it’s also... freeing. Maybe you really are the one Dadi promised me."

Shubman: He smiled too, a soft, reassuring smile, "I am. I’ll be your best friend, your everything, just like she said. You can count on me, always."

Prathiksha: "Then I’ll trust you, Shubman. I’ll trust that you’re my home, my peace, my world."

With that he smiled and leaned more closer to her taking her in a warm hug which was