His Lavender forever

chapter 7

Sanaya woke up the next morning, the heaviness in her chest lingering. The echo of Abhimaan's words from the previous night-*"There are things you don't know."*-still played in her mind, haunting her with a sense of mystery and frustration. He had left the room before she could get any answers, leaving her to battle with the growing emotional distance between them.

Determined not to give in to despair, Sanaya decided to approach the day differently. She had made up her mind: she wouldn't let Abhimaan's coldness break her spirit. If she was going to understand him, she needed to face the situation with strength.

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**Morning at the Rathore Estate**

At breakfast, the Rathore household felt surprisingly normal. Viraj, as always, filled the room with laughter, making playful jabs at Pihu and teasing. Abhiraj remained quiet, a silent observer, while Abhimaan, sitting at the head of the table, kept his focus on the newspaper.

Sanaya noticed how everyone seemed to have settled into their roles, as though they were used to the routine of silence from Abhimaan. But she wasn't. Every time she looked at him, her mind raced with questions.

"Bhabhi, you look lost," Viraj said, grinning as he waved his hand in front of her face. "What's going on in that pretty little head of yours?"

Sanaya blinked, snapping out of her thoughts. "Just... thinking."

"Careful, Viraj," Pihu teased. "Bhabhi's got a lot on her plate. She's married to *him* after all." She pointed playfully at Abhimaan, who simply raised an eyebrow without looking up from his paper.

Sanaya gave a small smile, appreciating Pihu's light-hearted attempt to ease the tension. She could see the love and protectiveness that the siblings had for each other, and it was clear they all cared deeply for her too. It made the isolation she felt in her marriage a little more bearable.

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**Later That Day**

Sanaya found herself in the Rathore library, a large, sunlit room lined with towering bookshelves. She had come here hoping to lose herself in a book, but her mind was too restless. She was deep in thought, trying to piece together the fragments of what Abhimaan had said the night before.

Just then, the door creaked open, and Abhiraj entered the room. His commanding presence filled the space, but there was a softness in his gaze as he approached her.

"Bhabhi," he greeted her quietly, his tone respectful as always. "I wanted to speak with you."

Sanaya set the book down, her heart quickening. "Is everything alright, Abhiraj Bhaiya?"

Abhiraj hesitated, as though searching for the right words. "It's about Abhimaan," he began, his voice lowering. "I can see you're trying to reach him... but it's not going to be easy."

Sanaya's heart sank. "I know," she admitted softly. "But why does he keep pushing me away?"

Abhiraj glanced at the door, as if making sure no one was listening. "Abhimaan is not just a businessman. You know that by now." His gaze grew more serious. "There are parts of his life that are dangerous. His involvement in the mafia... it's not something he wants you to get close to."

Sanaya felt a chill run through her. She had known about Abhimaan's darker dealings, but hearing it from Abhiraj made it more real. "He's trying to protect me," she murmured.

Abhiraj nodded. "Yes, but in doing so, he's shutting you out."

Sanaya took a deep breath, her resolve strengthening. "I don't care how dangerous it is. I married him knowing I'd have to face whatever comes with him. I want to help him."

Abhiraj studied her for a long moment, then sighed. "You're strong, Bhabhi. But it will take more than strength. It will take patience."

Sanaya looked into his eyes, determination clear in her voice. "I'm ready for that."

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**Evening Encounter**

Later that night, as Sanaya was preparing for bed, she found herself standing by the window, gazing out at the sprawling estate. She heard the soft sound of the door opening and turned to see Abhimaan entering the room, his usual cold demeanor in place.

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

"I couldn't sleep," she said quietly, breaking the silence.

Abhimaan paused, as if debating whether to respond. Finally, he walked over to the window, standing beside her. The silence between them was thick with unspoken words.

"Abhimaan," she started, her voice gentle but firm. "Why do you keep shutting me out?"

He didn't look at her, his gaze focused on the night sky. "Because you don't belong in this world, Sanaya."

His words stung, but she wasn't going to back down. "I belong where you are."

Abhimaan turned to her then, his eyes flashing with a mix of emotions-anger, frustration, and something deeper that she couldn't quite read. "You think you understand, but you don't. There are things about me... things I can't let touch you."

Sanaya met his gaze, refusing to back away. "I'm not afraid of your world. I'm afraid of losing you."

For the first time, she saw a crack in his cold facade. His shoulders tensed, and for a brief moment, his eyes softened, as though her words had reached a part of him he had tried to bury.

But then, just as quickly, the walls went up again.

"This isn't about fear, Lavender," he said, His voice was quieter now, almost pained. "It's about survival."

Sanaya's heart ached at his words. She could see the war raging inside him-the battle between wanting to protect her and pushing her away. But she wasn't going to let him win that fight. Not if it meant losing him.

"I don't care what it takes," she whispered. "I'm not going anywhere."

For a long moment, Abhimaan didn't respond. Then, without a word, he turned and walked toward the door. But before he left, he stopped in the doorway and spoke, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Don't say I didn't warn you."

With that, he left the room, leaving Sanaya alone once again, her heart heavy with the weight of his secrets.

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**End of Chapter 7**

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