||MishBir TS: The Aftermath||

Chapter 3

Hey guys!

I was planing to wrap this story up with this update. But as I wrote it became too long that I had to divide it into two parts. This update have around 2500 words. I'll need one more chapter to finish this off. So please bear with me.

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Abir walked out of the room in purposeful strides. He had to have a talk with Kuhu. It was long due. Till now he ignored all her actions considering it to be her childishness and immaturity, but not anymore. Enough is enough! There is a difference between being immature and being mean. And Kuhu had been acting nothing but downright mean towards Mishti for too long now. She insulted her at every opportunity she got. She crossed all the limits. Mishti has suffered enough. He won't let her suffer anymore.

With these thoughts he walked ahead. He was met with the worried faces of his family. Assuring them of Mishti's well-being, he set out in search of Kuhu. He couldn't find her anywhere in the corridor. As he turned around the corner he saw her being dragged to a room by Jasmeet Chachi. He followed the suit as he couldn't wait any longer. He halted in his steps seeing the room before him. It was a dimly lit room which contained lots of files. It seemed like a record room. Why would Jasmeet Chachi bring Kuhu here? A frown marred his face. He held the door handle pushed it slightly. He was about to open the door completely, but stopped hearing them talk about Mishti.

"Kuhu, tell me truthfully, are you responsible for Mishti's accident?" Kuhu withdrew her hand from Jasmeet's hold and turned sidewise fidgeting with her fingers. "Are you mad, Chachi? How would I be responsible for her accident? Why would I do anything?" Jasmeet held her arm and turned her towards her. "Look Kuhu, you and I both know what you feel about her. Then why are you lying? And if you are not lying then why are you not facing me? Look into my eyes and talk." Kuhu still refused to look at her. "I didn't do anything Chachi." Jasmeet held her shoulders once again in an attempt to get her face her. "Kuhu, you don't have to lie to me. I already know all your secrets. Did I ever reveal anything to anyone? No, right? Then why are you hesitating now? I know you hate Mishti. I know what you did on Janmashtami and Shivratri. That's why I..."

"Please Chachi! You don't have to keep reminding me about what I did. I know I made some mistakes, but it doesn't mean you will always blame me because of that!" Kuhu pushed off Jasmeet's hands from her shoulder and huffed in annoyance. Jasmeet tried to pacify her. "Kuhu, I wasn't blaming you. I was just..."

"I was just what Chachi? What?! Yeah I know I pushed Mishti off that human pyramid, but that was just because I was angry. She got her #PerfectFairytale while my fairy tale was turned into a nightmare, all because of her! And yes, I did mix those sleeping pills in the cold coffee, albeit accidentally. I wanted Mishti to drink it. I wanted her to be late for the pooja so that I can perform it. She was trying to snatch everyone's attention and praises from me. That's why I didn't stop anyone from drinking it. But for my bad luck Abir Bro had it. Why did he have to have it? Why didn't Mishti have it?! And now that she knows about it, she uses it to threaten me always. I hate her! I hate Mishti! All the troubles in my life are because of her." Jasmeet tried to calm her down, but she was in no mood to listen. "And today she was again trying to be #BestDaughterInLaw in front of the family by hiring Ketki. She was again trying to steal my limelight. She wanted to #Mahaan in front of all. She wanted to belittle me before them. She always does this. She always tries to outshine me. And when I questioned her, she was showing me attitude. She was behaving as if I didn't exist and just walked away. What was I supposed to do? I just turned her around so that I could talk to her. But her leg slipped and she fell down. It was just an accident. I didn't do it on purpose. If Mishti would have listened to me, nothing of this sort would have happened. Now again she will garner all the sympathy and will make me look like a #vamp. All of this happened just because of Mishti. All of this is her fault!"