Akshara, teary-eyed, is seen running on the road. She remembers the past white day when Abhimanyu came to Kasauli, and her behavior with Abhimanyu before coming to Udaipur with Aanchal's voice of her truth revelation. Abhimanyu is running behind her and he whispers
Abhi-Akshu please please stop
She then stumbles into the garden, her legs barely supporting her. She reaches the spot where she and Abhimanyu had once confessed their love, the memories rushing back like a tidal wave. The breeze carries the faint scent of blooming flowers, but she notices none of it. She collapses onto the soft grass, her sobs echoing in the silence of the evening.
Akshara(crying, voice breaking)-Why, Abhi? Why did you do this? Why did you keep all of this inside?!
Suddenly, she feels a familiar presence behind her. A warm hand touches her shoulder.
Abhi(softly)-Akshu...
Akshara freezes. Slowly, she turns to see Abhimanyu standing there, his face etched with pain and love. Her expression shifts from shock to anger.
Akshara(furious)-DON'T you dare call me Akshu!
She spots a stick on the ground, grabs it, and starts hitting him in frustration.
Akshara-Why?! Why did you do this? Why did you leave me to suffer alone?!
Abhi(pleading, shielding himself)-Akshu... Akshu, please! Listen to me!
She stops suddenly, the stick slipping from her hand. She throws it away and breaks down, falling to her knees. Abhimanyu immediately collapses infront her, his own tears flowing freely.
Akshara(crying uncontrollably)-How could you, Abhi? How could you bear so much pain for six years?!
Abhi(Voice trembling)-Because I love you, Akshu. I love you so much. I couldn't let you suffer. I would do it all over again for you
Akshara looks up at him, her eyes wide and filled with anguish. She tells him to come close
Akshara- Come close
She slaps him—once, twice, thrice, and then a fourth time.
Abhimanyu doesn't resist, his tears mingling with hers.
Akshara(sobbing, holding his face)-How could you, Abhi? How could you love me so much and hide this from me? How could you bear all this pain alone?!
Abhimanyu cups her hands on his face, his own tears falling.
Abhi(hoarsely)-Because you mean everything to me, Akshu. I can live without anything, but I can't live knowing you're hurting. I love you so much... I would die for you
Akshara instantly places her hand over his mouth, silencing him.
Akshara(angrily)-Don't you dare say that, Abhi. Don't even think about leaving me. If anything happens to you, I'll die, Abhi.
Abhimanyu pulls her hand away gently, placing his own over her mouth.
Abhi-And don't you dare talk about my Akshu like that? If anything happens to you, I'll cease to exist
Their eyes lock, tears streaming down both their faces. The raw emotions pour out as Akshara finally lets go of her fears.
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Abhira- Painfully Beautiful
FanficAfter the death of Abhinav, Abhira co-parent Abhir in Udaipur with Akshara practicing her law. Abhimanyu meets Aanchal who happens to be a replica of Akshara in Mumbai. Akshara's feelings for Abhimnayu are reviving but what happens when Abhimanyu me...
