Her Last Wish

Chapter 9

Tum mere ho, iss pal mere ho
Kal shayad yeh alam na rahe

Kuch aisa ho, tum tum na raho
Kuch aisa ho, hum hum na rahe

Yeh raaste alag ho jayein
Chalte chalte hum kho jayein…

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga
Main phir bhi tumko chahunga…

Iss chahat main mar jaunga

Main phir bhi tumko chahunga…

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At Mehra Villa,

Five days had passed, but the cold silence between Abhi and Ananya persisted. Abhi, hurt and angry, refused to talk to her despite her repeated attempts. Ananya, on the other hand, found solace in Kahani during this time. Their bond grew stronger with each passing day. From the very first meeting, Ananya noticed something about Kahani a quiet strength beneath her vulnerable demeanor that made her believe Kahani could be the one for Abhi. Kahani, sweet and respectful, already called her "Di," trusting her completely.

In Ananya and Abhi room,

Ananya:- Abhi meri baat toh suno.

(Abhi, please listen to me.)

Abhi ignoring her busy in his files going through its pages.

Ananya:- Please Abhi.

This time, her voice cracked slightly, her desperation seeping through.

Abhi finally looked up, his expression unreadable. His jaw tightened, and his lips pressed into a thin line. He was hurt anyone could see that. But he masked it with a calmness that only made the pain in his eyes more pronounced.

Abhi:- Ab kuch nahi bacha Ananya na sunne ko na sunane ko.

(There’s nothing left to say or hear anymore, Ananya.)

His voice was low, almost a whisper, yet it carried the weight of his anguish. He closed the file in his hands and set it aside with deliberate slowness, as if gathering the strength to continue.

Taking a deep breath, he glanced at her again, his gaze unwavering but tinged with sorrow.

Abhi:-Tumne jo kaha maine mana....taiyaar hu mai dusri shaadi ke liye.......

He paused, his hands balling into fists on his lap. His voice grew firmer, though it trembled at the edges, betraying the emotions he was trying so hard to suppress.

Abhi:-Par Ananya......is shaadi se koi khush nahi hoga......na tum......na mai.....na wo ladki jise tum chunogi.....sab dukhi honge......sab.

(I agreed to what you said… I’m ready for a second marriage. But listen, Ananya, no one will be happy with this marriage. Not you, not me, not the girl you choose. Everyone will be miserable… everyone.)

With that, he left, while Ananya sadly watched his disappearing figure, her thoughts swirling.

Ananya:- Tum aaj bhale hi na samjho aaj bhale hi tum mujhse naaraz ho but dekhna meri ise faisle ki wajah se tum aange khush rahoge....hamesha.

(Today, you might not understand. Today, you might be upset with me. But one day, you’ll see that because of this decision, you’ll be happy in the future. Always.)

Coming out of her thoughts, Ananya straightened her sari, took a deep breath, and made her way downstairs.

In the living room,