-:chapter 26:-

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"If you feel overwhelmed, close your eyes and think about the things that bring you peace. Breathe and let the music guide you.”  abhimanyu's voice echoed in Avyansh’s mind. He swallowed the nervous lump in his throat and closed his eyes, shutting out the crowd, the lights, the pressure.

Memories flooded in: moments filled with warmth and laughter, moments where his Bhaiya’s smile shone with pride and love. Those memories wrapped around him like a comforting blanket, calming the storm inside. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Abhimanyu standing near Adhya,  A big, genuine smile spread across Avyansh’s face; his Bhaiya was there.

The nerves dissolved, leaving only a calm determination. With that, Avyansh started singing, his eyes fixed only on Abhimanyu. The rest of the world faded away-the crowd, the noise, everything.

Arnav saw Avyansh looking somewhere and followed his gaze, spotting Abhimanyu. The boy was looking at Abhimanyu while singing. His brother had become attached to that man, and it didn’t sit well with him. Abhimanyu Singh Rajput was not the man you should get attached to; he had once, and he regretted it. He didn’t want his brother to repeat the same mistake.

Avyansh voice carried a message, a dedication to the person who had healed him, who had mended his broken heart and soul. It was a song filled with raw emotion, a farewell of sorts, knowing this might be the last time he would sing for his Bhaiya.

Abhi mujh mein kahin
Baaqi thodi si hai zindagi
Jagi dhadkan nayi
Jaana zinda hoon main toh abhi
Kuch aisi lagan iss lamhe mein hai
Ye lamha kahaan tha mera

Ab hai saamne
Issey chhoo loon zaraa
Mar jaaoon ya jeeoon zaraa
Khushiyaan choom loon
Yaa ro loo’n zaraa

Mar jaaun ya jee loon zaraa

Ho o.. abhi mujh mein kahin
Baaqi thodi si hai zindagi

Ho.. dhoop mein jalte huey tann ko
Chhaya perh ki mill gayee
Roothe bachche ki hansi jaise
Phuslaane se phir khill gayee
Kuchh aisa hi abb mehsoos
dil ko ho rahaa hai
Barso’n ke purane zakhm
pe marham laga sa hai
Kuch aisa rahem, iss lamhe mein hai
Ye lamha kahaan tha mera

Ab hai saamne
Issey chhoo loon zara
Mar jaaoon ya jee loon zara
Khushiyaan choom loon
Yaa ro loo’n zaraa

Mar jaaoo’n yaa jee loon zaraa

Dor se tooti patang jaisi,
thi ye zindagani meri
Aaj ho kal ho mera naa ho
Har din thi kahani meri
Ik bandhan naya peechhe
se abb mujhko bulaaye
Aane waley kal ki kyun
fikar mujhko sata jaaye
Ik aisi chubhan iss lamhe me hai
Ye lamha kahaan tha mera aa

Ab hai saamne
Issey chhoo loon zara
Mar jaaoo’n ya jee loon zara
Khushiyaan choom loon
Yaa ro loo’n zaraa
Mar jaaoo’n ya jee loon zara

As the song ended, a wave of silence hung in the air before the crowd erupted into applause. The judges stood, clapping with genuine admiration. The emotions in the song were palpable, touching everyone who listened. But amidst the cheers, Avyansh’s eyes searched only for one reaction. Abhimanyu’s expression was unreadable, a mix of pride, sadness, and something deeper

As the competition wrapped up, Avyansh stepped off the stage and was quickly surrounded by excited students praising his performance. Amid the commotion, Abhimanyu tried to make his way to him, but a sudden call on his phone drew his attention. He hesitated, wanting to reach Avyansh, but then answered.

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