The Silent Bond

✨Chapter - 8✨

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Scene Continuous from Mall

Anu was on verge of having panic attack. He wants to face that man bravely but past never allows you to face old scars fearlessly, is it? Sweat beads were forming on anu's face. His whole face had turned into red. He was struggling for each breath. Aru, Jiya and Ishan understood he was having panic attack. Aru was frozen on his spot. His little baby brother was struggling for each breath, this sight made him completely blank.

Jiya in worried tone – "Anu looks at me. Take a deep breath on count. Take in....out......in....out"

While Aru, who was still in shock, stood frozen, Jiya kept her focus on Anu. She counted softly, her voice steady yet soothing, guiding him through each breath.

"In... out... in... out... That's it, Anu, just like that," she whispered, her hand hovering near his, offering silent reassurance.

Anu's breaths were still shaky, but slowly, the redness on his face started fading. His fingers, which had been clenched into tight fists, began to relax. He blinked rapidly, his eyes darting between Jiya and Ishan, searching for something—perhaps an anchor, a sign that he was safe.

Ishan finally stepped closer, placing a firm but gentle hand on Anu's shoulder. "You're okay," he said in a calm tone. "Just keep breathing. We're right here."

Aru, still unable to move, clenched his jaw. Seeing his baby brother struggle like this felt like a knife twisting in his chest. He should do something. He should help. But his mind was stuck, trapped.

Jiya glanced at him, sensing his turmoil. "Aru," she called gently, "he needs you too."

Those words snapped him out of his daze. Aru took a deep breath himself before kneeling beside Anu. He hesitated for a moment, then reached for Anu's trembling hand, squeezing it lightly.

"You're safe, Anu," Aru murmured. "No matter what happened before... you're not alone anymore."

Anu's breathing steadied. He looked at Aru, his eyes filled with emotions too heavy to put into words. Then, with a small nod, he exhaled, the panic finally loosening its grip on him.

Jiya let out a relieved sigh, exchanging a glance with Ishan. The storm had passed—for now.

Rishi in worried tone- "Kya hua yaar anu tujhe?? Tu thik to hain na?? Achanak kya hua tujhe??"

Anu who just faced his worst fear listened to him and said- "kuch nahi, just suddenly suffocate feel ho raha tha."

Nobody buys anu's lie. Aru didn't said anything. He understood boy has a lot of baggage of his past but still he cant ignore it. Its his baby brother who is not alone in his fights. He wants to anu know it. He wants to know anu that – Every fight in this world can be won with family's love!!

Aru: (placing a reassuring hand on Anu's shoulder) You don't have to do this alone, Anu. You know that, right?

Anu: (looks away, jaw clenched) I'm fine big b. I don't need—

Aru: (cuts in firmly) You don't need what? Help? Family? Someone to have your back? Because I think you do. Family can make sure you don't fight your battle alone.