𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐢

"68. The Weight of Tears"

For my Wattpad audience, your author fictionflare_'s name is "Vaidehi." 🌷

"Vo zindagi hai meri, use salamat rakhna,
Saansein uski hai par dhadkan meri hai,
Meri rooh se juda na ho vo kabhi,
Aaj aisi laaj meri mohabbat ki rakhna"

-Vaidehi
(Fictionflare_)

Ruhanika lay limp in Rudraksh's arms, her face pale, her breathing shallow. His mind refused to process what had just happened, as if time itself had frozen around him. His grip on her tightened instinctively, his breath shallow, his heart pounding against his ribs. Ashvik knelt beside them, clutching Ruhanika's hand with a desperate hold, his own face reflecting fear and uncertainty. Simrat, standing close, placed a comforting hand on Rudraksh's shoulder, sensing the turmoil raging within him.

Amandeep, Rishwik, and Kartavya rushed towards them, their eyes wide with panic as they dropped to the floor beside them. The weight of the moment pressed heavily on everyone, but Rudraksh seemed utterly frozen. His usually sharp mind was blank, his body rigid with shock. He hadn't even blinked,  his gaze locked onto Ruhanika, as if afraid that looking away would make this terrifying reality even worse.

Ashvik: "Teddy, beta"
(Teddy child)

Ruhanika's eyes fluttered as a wave of dizziness washed over her. Her body layed down, and before she could say anything, Rudraksh felt an unexpected dampness on his hand. The sensation snapped him out of his shock, his heart pounding as he looked at her with growing concern.

Rudraksh: "Ruhhh"

Everyone stood frozen in shock, their eyes brimming with tears. Their voices filled the air, laced with panic and concern, but for Rudraksh and Ruhanika, the world around them had faded into silence. They could hear nothing but the faint echoes of each other's presence.

Rudraksh: "Ja...aaana"
(Sweetheart)

Ruhanika smiled weakly, her eyelids heavy as she struggled to lift her hand. With great effort, she tried to cup Rudraksh's face, wanting to feel his warmth. But her strength failed her, and her hand fell. Before it could touch the ground, Ashvik lunged forward, catching it gently in his grasp. His eyes widened in panic as he held her fragile hand, his heart pounding at the sight of her growing weakness. Rudraksh, frozen in place, watched helplessly, his breath hitching as fear gripped his soul.

Ruhanika: "Hu..me bha..rosa hai aap par... Hum j...ante hai aap kuch hone nahi denge hume."
(I trust you, i know won;t let anything happen to me.)

Rudraksh: "Ruhhhhhhh"

Rudraksh let out a heart-wrenching shout, his voice filled with desperation and pain as tears streamed down his face. Overwhelmed by emotions, he clutched Ruhanika tightly against his chest, his arms wrapped protectively around her as if shielding her from the world. Meanwhile, a faint, peaceful smile appeared on Ruhanika's lips, but her strength was fading.

Ruhanika: "Hu...m jeena cha..hate hai aapke s..ath, hu..me bacha lijiyega."
(I wa..nt to l..ive with you, p..lease save me.)

Rudraksh: "Kuch nahi hoga betu, tum theek ho jaogi okay??"
(Nothing will happen, betu. You will be fine, okay??)

Her eyelids grew heavy, and despite Rudraksh's embrace, her eyes slowly began to close, her body going limp in his arms. Rudraksh swiftly pulled her back, his grip firm yet gentle, as his worried eyes scanned her face. She had a faint smile on her lips, but the unshed tears glistening in her eyes pierced his heart like a dagger. His chest tightened at the sight, her silent pain was far louder than any words could ever be.