Abhira- Painfully Beautiful

Chapter 47-Abhimanyu and Akshara's Unbreakable Bond

As the minutes tick by before the operation, Aanchal receives a call from Manjari. She steps into a quiet corner of the hospital, her voice calm but filled with urgency as she answers. Manjari's voice is tense, laced with worry, the underlying tremor in her words making Aanchal's heartache.

Manjari- Aanchal How's Akshara?

Aanchal takes a deep breath, trying to keep her composure

Aanchal-Aunty... Akshara's condition is critical. She has a blood clot in her brain, and they're preparing for surgery

She hears Manjari's sharp intake of breath on the other end and lowers her voice, her words gentle.

Aanchal-But she's a fighter, and Dr. Himanshu and his team are doing everything they can

Manjari's hand clutches the phone tightly, her heart sinking, as the realization of Akshara's condition hits her hard

Manjari-Oh, Akshara... How... how did things come to this?

Shefali seeing her chachi's despair gently takes the phone from Manjari, her gaze soft and understanding.

Shefali-Aanchal, thank you. Please keep us updated, we're all praying for her.

She ends the call, then turns to Manjari, seeing the guilt and pain written all over her face.

Manjari-Shefali... this is my fault, isn't it? I judged her so harshly. All she ever wanted was to make us happy, and I... I pushed her away.

Tears begin to well up in her eyes as she recalls all the moments she doubted Akshara's intentions, kindness, and love for Abhimanyu.

Shefali wraps a comforting arm around her, her voice firm yet gentle.

Shefali-Chachi, don't do this to yourself. You were only trying to protect Abhimanyu. But now is the time to have faith, to believe that she will come out of this.

Unable to bear the weight of her guilt, Manjari pulls away and walks slowly to the pooja room. The quiet, serene space is filled with the gentle light of a diya flickering on the altar, casting warm shadows across the room. Manjari kneels before the idol of Kanhaji, folding her hands tightly as tears spill freely down her cheeks. 

Manjari-Kanhaji

she whispers, her voice broken

Manjari-I know I doubted her, and I judged her when she only wanted to bring happiness into our lives. Please, forgive me for being so blind, for not seeing her heart

She takes a shaky breath, her eyes closing as she continues

Manjari-If she survives this... I promise I'll make things right. Just give her the strength to come back to us. Don't take her away

Shefali stands in the doorway, watching Manjari, feeling her pain and regret as if it were her own. She quietly moves forward, kneeling beside her, placing a hand on her shoulder

Shefali-Chachi, your prayers will reach her. Akshara knows we're all here, waiting for her.

Manjari opens her eyes, looking up at Shefali through tear-filled eyes

Manjari-Shefali, I failed her. And now, when she needs all the love and support, I can only pray

Shefali gently holds Manjari's hands, squeezing them tightly

Shefali-Akshara has a pure heart, Chachi. She'll understand. When she recovers, you'll have a chance to make amends. But right now, believe in her strength and in Kanhaji's mercy.