Shadow of redemption

RETURN

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Rakshit leaned back in his chair, glancing at his phone as it buzzed with Aryan’s call. Picking it up, he heard Aryan’s exasperated tone.

"Finally! Bhaisaab, why don’t you ever call? Aaravi keeps worrying about you nonstop, and guess who has to listen to her endless complaints? Me!"

Rakshit smirked. "You don’t like being the messenger, Aryan?"

"No, I don’t!" Aryan retorted. "She keeps asking if you’re eating, sleeping, working too much. It’s like you’ve left me with her motherly instincts!"

Rakshit chuckled. "Don’t worry. I’m flying back tomorrow. But don’t tell her—I want it to be a surprise."

"Fine," Aryan sighed. "But you owe me. She’s exhausting."

The next day, Rakshit’s journey back to India felt monumental. With the groundbreaking defence contract he had secured, RK Defence Systems was now an international leader in advanced weaponry. Competitors scrambled to dig into his past, but Kabir’s expert hacking erased every trace of his former life. Rakshit was now solely the enigmatic CEO of RR Reality, untouchable and revered.

As Rakshit exited the airport, his sharp eyes scanned the crowd. Suddenly, they locked onto Aaravi, standing with Aryan, Riya, Raj, and others, her radiant smile lighting up the dimly lit terminal. The exhaustion of two months melted away in an instant. Without a second thought, he crossed the distance and pulled Aaravi into a tight embrace, burying his face in her hair.

"Aaravi, tumhare bina do machine nahi, do Saiyan guzar gayi," he whispered, his voice filled with raw emotion. She chuckled softly, her hands resting on his back.

"Main Nahin thi, Rakshit, tumhare sapno ke peeche tumhari Chhaya ban kar," she replied, her voice steady but emotional.

He stepped back slightly, cupping her face, his eyes glistening. “Tumse door rehkar samjha, mohabbat sirf jazba nahi hoti, ek saans hoti hai, aur meri saans tum ho, Aaravi.”

Aryan cleared his throat, breaking the moment. "Ahem! Bhai, welcome back! Acha hua tum laut aaye, warna Aaravi ka patience khatam ho raha tha."

Riya teased, "And look at him, hugging her like the rest of us don’t exist!"

Everyone laughed as Aaravi blushed. Raj patted Rakshit’s back. “Welcome home, boss. Now let’s celebrate your victory, not just in business but in love too!”

Rakshit, still holding Aaravi’s hand, smiled. His empire was growing, but it was moments like this—with Aaravi and his family—that truly defined success.

As everyone gathered in the living room after Rakshit’s arrival, the air was filled with joy and excitement. Aryan teased, “Aaravi, your Rakshit can conquer the world, but he can’t survive without you. The moment he saw you, we all disappeared for him.”

Aaravi blushed, her cheeks turning crimson. Rakshit smirked. “Jealous, Aryan? Riya would be waiting for you in the bedroom with a broom. ”

Then Aryan raised a toast. "To Rakshit, who has not only made his company the pride of the nation but has shown what determination and vision can achieve."

Everyone clapped, and Aaravi looked at Rakshit with pride shining in her eyes. Raj added, “Bhai, your success is an inspiration. But tell us, how did you pull off such a feat in just two months?”

Rakshit smirked. “When you have a strong vision and a supportive team, nothing is impossible. Kabir ensured my past was erased; Aryan and Raj handled things back home. And Aaravi…” His gaze softened. “She’s the reason I stayed focused. Every step I took was to return home to her with victory in my hands.”