In their high school's bustling halls, Saranyu was known for her distant demeanor, a frosty facade that seemed to repel any attempt at warmth or connection. Despite her icy exterior, she held a hidden longing, a silent hope for something more beneath the surface.
Enter Rudra, the new kid with a heart of gold. From the moment he arrived, he made it his mission to break through Saranyu's barriers with his unwavering kindness. He went out of his way to help her, to make her smile, but no matter what he did, Saranyu remained distant, her true feelings kept tightly guarded.
Chhaya, Saranyu's childhood friend, watched their dynamic with a mix of concern and affection. She knew the real Saranyu, the one behind the icy mask, and she longed to see her friend find happiness. Meanwhile, Aksha, another childhood friend, struggled to understand Saranyu's aloofness. Despite their shared history, he found himself unable to penetrate the walls she had built around herself.
As Rudra's efforts to reach Saranyu's heart continued, Aksha's jealousy grew. He couldn't bear to see Rudra getting closer to Saranyu, especially when he harbored feelings for her himself. In a moment of desperation, he tried to sabotage Rudra's plans, but Chhaya inadvertently foiled his attempts.
As Aksha's actions threatened to push him over the edge, Chhaya intervened, refusing to let him become someone he wasn't. Through her guidance, Aksha began to see the error of his ways, and he eventually let go of his jealousy and accepted the bond between Rudra and Saranyu.
In the end, their shared experiences brought them closer together, fostering mutual trust, sympathy, and empathy. And as they stood on the brink of a new chapter, they realized that sometimes, understanding and forgiveness are the keys to forging lasting connections.
"Finally," he slumped on the wooden bench in contentment, "a break from everything." His eyes darted towards the ethereal lake in front. A carefree smile bloomed on his face in reflex. Trials and storms continuously invaded their world but their hideout still stayed the same. Their haven didn't change, just like their love. A warm squeeze around his torso made him glance down.
"Shh," she reprimanded softly, cuddling further into him, "don't jinx it. I want to stay like this for longer." As if on cue, the clouds around the lake darkened followed by rounds of thunder.
"And there it goes," they whined.
"Angry Chorni can't you ask your Khana Ji to control this for a while?"
"Why don't you ask your partner instead, Ajeeb Rajvansh?" she counterattacked. The duo glared at the other before slumping into each other's arms. "Let it be," she muttered after a while, "it can wait for a little."
"Hmm," he nodded, tightening his hold on her, "it can always wait."
They soaked in the peace and comfort of each other's embrace, unbothered by the storm urging around them because they knew it could never each them. Because a hurricane does not affect its eye.
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This is a fanfiction on yeh rishtey hain pyaar ke. It starts with Abir learning the truth about Kuhu and Meenakshi's deal.
If you are unsatisfied with the ending our show got, do peep in. You won't regret it.