Drenched Heart's || COMPLETED✔️||

Shattered Illusions

At night:

They both returned from the event, chatting and giggling as they leaned against the car. Aryan leaned closer to Anjali, his breath brushing against her ear as he whispered something that made her laugh softly.

 The moment was light and filled with warmth, but neither of them noticed the shadow lurking nearby.

Tanishka stood in the darkness, her eyes burning with jealousy as she watched them. 

Her chest heaved, her lips trembling, but it was the tears glistening in her eyes that betrayed the storm brewing inside her. 

She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms as she muttered under her breath, her voice venomous and resolute.

"Aryan sirf mera hai... aur use pane ke liye, main kisi bhi had tak jaungi... kisi bhi."

She turned away, her face twisted in determination. Her mind raced with plans, each darker than the last, as she walked back to her car. 

Her heart ached, but it was her obsession that drove her.

One day;

Arushi was getting ready; today was Aahan's birthday, and she had planned a surprise for him. She picked up her phone to call him, but he didn't answer. 

Turning back to the mirror, she glanced at the small box sitting on the table beside it. Her heart fluttered with nervousness, a nagging feeling that something wasn't right. 

But she brushed it aside, forcing a smile onto her face.

"You're not a coward, Arushi. Itni fattu nahi hai tu. Keep cool," she muttered to herself.

 Taking one last look at her reflection, she grabbed the box and made her way to the venue where Aahan was hosting a party for their college friends. 

She held the flowers and the ring box tightly in her hands, smiling at the thought of what she was about to do.

As she arrived, the loud music and chatter filled the space. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, drinks flowing and laughter echoing. 

She stopped one of her college mates, nearly shouting over the music, "Where's Aahan?"

The boy pointed upstairs. "He's in the lounge," he said casually before returning to his group.

 Arushi smiled politely and headed toward the staircase, her heart racing.

Reaching the upper floor, she paused outside the lounge, unsure which room he might be in. Just as she was about to open one of the doors, she heard her name being mentioned from inside.

"Kya bhai, kya scene hai Arushi ka?"

She smiled, expecting to hear something sweet, but her blood ran cold as another voice replied, dripping with malice.

"Kya hoga? Set hai sab. Bhai maan na padega, is bet ko jitne ke liye tune uske peeche 9 mahine laga diye. Wah!"