Abhira- Painfully Beautiful

Chapter 60-AbhiRa are hurt by their families.

Akshara steps into the quiet Goenka house, hesitating as she surveys the living room. She finds it empty and takes a deep breath, her thoughts weighing heavily on her.

Akshara(murmuring to herself)-I told Aanchal and Abhimanyu that I'd sort out my differences with everyone, but how? Where do I even begin? The pain... it's still so fresh.

Before she can dwell further, Kairav walks in from the other side, a look of relief on his face.

Kairav-Akshu! Where were you? We've been so worried!

Akshara turns to face him, her expression guarded.

Akshara-I went out to meet... Abhi.

Kairav's eyes widen in surprise at her casual use of Abhimanyu's nickname.

Kairav(smiling slightly)-Abhi? So, things between you and... him are better now?

Akshara(nodding)-Yes

Kairav's face lights up, and he moves forward to hug her.

Kairav-Akshu, that's such good news! I'm so happy for you.

But Akshara doesn't reciprocate his enthusiasm, her body stiff and her expression distant. Kairav pulls back, sensing her unease.

Kairav-What's wrong? Don't you believe that we're happy for you? Or... do you think I didn't support you enough?"

His voice is cautious, but Akshara's anger boils over.

Akshara(her voice rising)-Yes, Bhaiyaa! You never supported me when I needed you the most!

Kairav looks taken aback by her outburst, but she continues, her voice trembling with years of pent-up frustration.

Akshara-When I left the house for three years, did you ever try to stop me? No, Bhaiyaa, you didn't! None of you did. You just let me go. Aru... she kept blaming me for Sirat Maa's death, and you all stood there silently, watching her hurl accusations at me. No one said a word in my defense!"

Kairav tries to interject, but she raises her hand to stop him.

Akshara(her voice breaking)-And now... what Bade Papa did. It's killing me, Bhaiyaa. I never imagined he could betray me like that, manipulating Abhi and me into separating. How am I supposed to forgive any of this?"

Her voice cracks, and tears stream down her face. Unable to hold back her emotions, she turns and walks away.

Unbeknownst to her, Manish is standing near the staircase, having overheard every word. His face is etched with guilt and sorrow as he processes her harsh but honest words. He steps forward, his lips quivering as he whispers to himself.

Manish(softly)-Akshu... I... I never wanted this pain for you. I thought I was protecting you.

His shoulders slump, and he wipes a tear from his eye, realizing the depth of the hurt he's caused. Meanwhile, Akshara climbs the stairs, leaving Kairav and Manish standing in stunned silence, the weight of her words lingering heavily in the air.

The Birla family is gathered in the living room, with tension palpable in the air. Manjari paces back and forth, her hands clasped tightly. Shefali sits with a concerned expression, while Anand and Harshwardhan observe quietly.

Abhimanyu comes in, and Manjari sees him.

Manjari(rushing to him)-Abhi! Finally, you're here! Tell me—did you stop Akshara and Abhir? Are they still going to Jaipur?

Her voice is shaky, and she grabs his arm, desperate for an answer.

Harshwardhan(interrupting gently)-Manjari, let the boy breathe. Don't stress him like this.