Abhira- Painfully Beautiful

Chapter 53-Healing Hearts: Akshara and Abhimanyu's Unspoken Love

The room is dimly lit, a soft glow from the setting sun filtering through the blinds. Akshara lies on the bed, still weak but slowly regaining her strength. Her eyes flutter open, and she takes a deep breath, trying to orient herself. The past few days' events weigh heavily on her mind, and she looks around the room, searching for one familiar face—Abhimanyu.

She stares at the door, hoping to see Abhimanyu walk in. Her heart sinks when she doesn't see him. She wonders.

Akshara- Why isn't he here? Maybe he's still angry... Perhaps he doesn't care anymore.

The thought makes her chest tighten with a mix of hurt and disappointment. Tears well up in her eyes as she looks away, feeling abandoned. The nurse enters the room with a warm smile, approaching Akshara to check her vitals.

Nurse-Good to see you awake, Akshara ma'am. You're recovering well.

Akshara forces a small smile, trying to mask her disappointment. She thinks 

Akshara-He didn't come...  Abhimanyu didn't come to see me.

Nurse-Ma'am you are very lucky Abhimanyu sir loves you a lot.. You know what he was there with you during your surgery holding hands and talking to you. He got scared...

Akshara looks up, startled, her heart skipping a beat.

Akshara-He was here? During the surgery? He got scared????

The nurse nods, her face lighting up with admiration as she recalls the scene.

Nurse-Yes, ma'am. He was right beside you, holding your hand. He kept talking to you, encouraging you, even when you couldn't respond. I've never seen such love and devotion before.

A flashback begins as the nurse's words sink in, taking Akshara back to the moment in the operation theater.

Abhi-Akshu... can you hear me? It's me, Abhi

Abhi-I know you can hear me... you always could, even when we were worlds apart

Abhi-Remember all those times you told me I was stubborn? Well, right now, I'm going to be more stubborn than ever... I won't let you leave, Akshu. Not now, not ever

Abhi-You have so much life ahead of you, Akshu. So many dreams to chase, songs to sing, and memories to make. You promised me you'd never give up, remember? You have to fight... for us

Abhi-If you leave, Akshu, I swear... I won't show my face again. So wake up. Yell at me, call me a fool, but wake up and be mad at me. Please, just... don't leave me.

Abhi-I was wrong... I know that now. All those fights, every hurtful thing I said... none of it matters. All I want is you, Akshu. You're my everything.

Abhi-Don't do this. No Akshu no You can't leave me, you hear me? You've got to fight. If you leave me, I'll never forgive myself

Abhi-Please, Akshu... come back to me. I know you love drama. Do whatever you want—yell at me, hit me make me apologize a thousand times do how much whatever drama you want—but don't leave me like this. I need you. I love you.

Abhi-You did it, Akshu. You're here

He presses a kiss to her hand, his heart swelling with relief and love. The weight he'd carried moments ago lifts, replaced by a renewed hope.

Flashback ends

Akshara's eyes well up with tears as she returns to the present, the nurse's words echoing in her ears. She thinks to herself, feeling a wave of relief and love wash over her.