PART 18

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by AmritaVerse

by AmritaVerse

Chapter 18

Nandu was snuggling into manik chest, her fingers tracing patterns on his shirt, his arms wrapped around her protectively. And his eyes looking at her, waiting for her to speak

Nandu- my delivery... it wasn't normal. The doctor had warned me not to strain myself. My body was too fragile, but I didn't listen

Manik grip on her tightened as he waited for her to continue

Nandu- I was trying to run away from those nightmare, the thought of you not coming back. But I knew you're alive somewhere. I thought if I kept working, maybe they might fade. There were nights i couldn't breathe, even mukti nor navya knew. I'd sit on the bed, holding my belly and whispering that everything would be ok
When they twins were born, I was happy, but the only thing I needed that time was you. I wanted you to see them, hold them and I knew you'll be happy. At that time, I imagine your smile, the way you'd handle them like they were your world

Manik- they are my world, you also. I'm sorry I wasn't there
He pecked her forehead

Nandu nodded a no- you didn't know, you was also suffering na

Manik sighed and nodded

Nandu- I used to talk to your photos, tell you how my day was, everything about the twins

Somewhere in a room, a girl sits on the edge of the bed, her robe loosely draped around her. A man stands nearby, buttoning his shirt, tension thick in the air

And in another room, a man was seen sitting on his couch, the silence pressing around him. His hand trembled as he clutched an old photo of fab 5

He is no other than dhruv- I'm sorry manik, I thought i was choosing love

He stares at the bedroom door next to his, which is slightly ajar. The sounds from earlier echo in his mind, his wife with another man.

Dhruv- karma doesn't just knock. It kicks the door down, I betrayed the one who truly loves me
He chuckled bitterly

-Amru ❤️