13. shadows of Past

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Ruhi sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers trembling as she gripped the edge of the blanket. The weight of her secret pressed heavily on her chest, suffocating her every time she thought about it. How would Shivansh react when he learned the truth? The thought gnawed at her, tearing away her confidence piece by piece.

Shivansh entered the room, his presence comforting yet unnerving at the same time. He immediately noticed the tension in her, the way her body was rigid, the faraway look in her eyes.

“Firefly…” he said softly, approaching her with gentle caution. “What’s wrong?”

Ruhi flinched at the sound of his voice, her breath catching in her throat. She couldn’t hold it in any longer. Tears welled up in her eyes, and before she could stop herself, she let out a sob, her body shaking uncontrollably.

Shivansh was by her side in an instant, pulling her into his arms. “Ruhi, talk to me. Please.”

She clutched onto him like a lifeline, her voice cracking. “Shiv, I don’t know how to tell you. I’m so scared. What if you hate me when you find out the truth?”

Shivansh’s heart broke at her words. He pulled back just enough to look into her tear-filled eyes. “You don’t have to tell me right now. Not if you’re not ready. Whatever it is, we’ll face it together.”

Ruhi shook her head, her panic rising. “You don’t understand, Shiv. It’s not just about me… it’s about us. It could destroy everything.”

Shivansh wiped her tears away, his touch firm but soothing. “Nothing will destroy us, Ruhi. Nothing. Whatever the truth is, I’ll stand by you. I won’t let go. You don’t have to carry this burden alone.”

Ruhi’s chest tightened, but in that moment, his words were like a balm to her soul. She took a shaky breath, nodding slowly. “Thank you, Shiv… for not giving up on me.”

He pressed a kiss to her forehead, holding her close as she calmed down. “I won’t ever give up on you, Firefly.”

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Later that evening, Shivansh found himself restless. There was still so much left unsaid between them, so much he didn’t fully understand. The truth lingered in the air between them, a dark cloud waiting to release its storm.

Just as he began to sink into his thoughts, a sudden knock on the door startled both of them.

Ruhi’s heart skipped a beat. She stood frozen, her face paling. Shivansh noticed the shift in her expression—fear, panic, and something else he couldn’t quite place.

The knock came again, more insistent this time.

“Shiv…” Ruhi whispered, her voice barely audible. She didn’t need to say anything else—he could feel the tension rolling off her in waves.

Shivansh looked towards the door, then back at Ruhi, who was trembling. Slowly, he stood up, his heart thudding in his chest as he moved toward the door.

“Stay here,” he whispered to her, glancing back at her before turning the handle.

The door creaked open, but the moment Shivansh saw who was on the other side, he froze. His expression shifted from confusion to shock, his mind racing.

Ruhi’s breath caught in her throat as she saw Shivansh’s reaction. She couldn’t see who it was, but she knew—whoever stood behind that door had the power to change everything.

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The door has opened, but what lies on the other side? As Ruhi’s breakdown intensifies, Shivansh faces a new threat that could unravel everything they’ve built. Secrets and lies are about to collide, and neither of them is prepared for what’s coming next.

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