Chapter 26: "He's here..."
After few minutes he finally came to his senses...
"Aditi...Adi...I have to meet her, tell her I'm sorry...I have to beg her so she'll come back to me.", He ran into the house as he took his car keys...he rushed out. He reached Aditi's apartment in no time.
He started to bang the door and ring the doorbell after few minutes a man who's dressed in his pajamas opened the door... looking irritated.
"Are you mad? Who the hell are you?", The man spoke with irritation.
Rohit who saw some other man in Aditi's apartment couldn't help but feel anger from every part of his body.
"Who the hell are you? Why are you in my girlfriend's house?", He spoke as he held his collar.
"Hey, are you crazy? I stay alone I bought this house a few days back.", The man jerked off his hand and spoke as he adjusted his shirt.
"Then...The girl who used to stay here?", Rohit's voice was slow and full of questions.
"Who knows? By the way didn't you say you were her boyfriend...what a new world someone here doesn't know that his girlfriend has already shifted houses...huh.", He gave Rohit a sarcastic smile and shut the door...but after a minute the door opened again.
"By the way, this box was left in the storeroom...if she's really your girlfriend help me pass this to her.", The man spoke and he shut his door without any pause.
Rohit was in no position to speak or argue all he could do is walk out of that apartment with the box in his hand towards his car.
He reluctantly opened the box...the worst fear he expected was in that box...the red dress he gave her...the only gift she accepted from him after all those years...tears unknowing started to fall...the mask he tried so hard to put on...was broken into pieces.
That was the moment he decided...he can't give up on her, the moment he saw a man in her apartment made his blood boil to an extreme point...now that he's aware of his feeling he didn't want to let her go. He seems to realize something as he started the engine of the car.
Vastav's Mansion.
"What happened Karan why did you ask everyone to come home early?", Henna spoke as was waiting for him to answer.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Mama, Father...I asked you guys here because we found important evidence that can prove my uncle's innocence.", Karan spoke as he ignored Diya and her parents.
"What evidence...what do you wanna say this time...do you think he can prove innocent after killing my daughter...if not for him...Anvi...my Anvi's fate wouldn't end up this way.", Henna spoke as tears fell from her beautiful eyes.
"Maa...listen to me first.", Karan wanted to say something but before he could say it.
"I don't wanna hear about that murderer...Kyra tell them, they don't know it...tell them.", Henna pulled Kyra[adopted daughter of Mukesh Vastav.]
Suddenly a woman walked towards Henna and gave her a tight slap...before anyone could react Henna widened her eyes and stared at Deeksha who standing in front of her.
"What? Does it hurt? Did you think about your blood-related brother when you were spouting all that nonsense just now, Huh?", Deeksha spoke. her words were like knives stabbing with no choice to refute.
"He...He...", Henna who kept everything to herself couldn't control herself as she hugged Deeksha.
Everyone there was startled to see the scene in front of them... Diya who saw the scene wondered if her Aunt lost her mind.
Varun who saw Henna crying couldn't help but let out a smile. He knew Deeksha was the only one who can stop Henna. Deeksha was the only person in this world Henna listens to regardless of what she said.
"Henna I know what you are going to say but listen to me. That day in the hospital I didn't dare to tell you the truth because I had to confirm few things. Now that I am done I have to tell you. Not only words but I have something to show you.", Henna turned her head as Sanjay[Deeksha's father-cheif] walked in with a person.
Everyone in the hall widened their eyes, they were surprised to see how identical he was to Ajay.
"This...", Henna's mind turned blank.
"I'm sorry I couldn't save Anvi...but while I was chasing her I was hit by this person who pretended to be my husband in that video. My husband was with Karan at that time. He received a call 10 minutes before Anvi went missing. Karan was the one who called him, Karan was stuck in the darkroom with no light so he rushed to help Karan.", everyone turned their heads towards Karan. Karan nodded his head implying it's true.
"Karan believed my husband was innocent because he was the sole witness who was beside him at that time...and henna you blamed your brother but I know you had your reasons back then...I know there is someone behind these who made you assume and made you end your relationship with your brother...do you know who was most affected after all this happened? It was my husband...he lost Anvi the little princess who was more than his life, his wife went missing, his sister who he lived for asked him to not show his face in front of her again...He's been tormented for the crime he never committed.", Deeksha spoke as everyone in the room felt like they were stabbed in their hearts.
"...and you know what's more painful...to this day he was searching for this idiot to prove he's innocent. he is innocent I'm the witness after I saw this duplicate I followed him...but there are few things I can't say right now but I will soon...believe me Henna your brother didn't do it.", Deeksha spoke while Henna in her arms sobbed as Deeksha's shirt was drenched in her tears.
"I....brother...I want...", Henna fainted before she could speak another word.
Henna slowly opened her eyes but she wasn't in present but in the past...
Little Anvi was 5 years old when Anvi carelessly walked towards the table where the hot kettle is placed and tried to catch that kettle...but the kettle mouth was opened and when the hot water in it was about to fell on her a hand pushed her back as the water on the kettle landed on him.
Henna saw her past self who rushed after seeing that scene...
past. Henna: "Brother are you okay?"
P. Ajay: "I'm okay"
He smiled as nothing happened and walked towards Anvi who was trembling.
P.Ajay: "Little princess...it's fine now don't worry...with your super uncle by your side nothing can harm you...but be careful and don't go near dangerous things again."
Little Anvi: "Uncle...I promise You are the best."
The little girl hugged him as Henna saw her past self who was smiling seeing them both, her brother and Anvi.
Tears broke out from her eyes...she felt suffocating...no one can describe the pain she's feeling now.
"Henna...Henna don't scare me...Henna please...", Varun's voice made Henna come out of her long dream.
The moment she opened her eyes Varun's worried face came into her vision.
"Hubby...Will he forgive me...?", Her voice was raspy and her question was filled with worries, seeing that she's fine all outside the room felt relieved.
"He will.", Varun spoke as he patted her head.
"I want to see my brother...will he come? Can you call him?", Her voice was full of worries.
"Deeksha already called he's on his way...", when he was to continue a car sound came through.
"He's here...", Varun smiled and spoke.
After few minutes the door where Henna was in opened as Ajay walked in...
Seeing Henna in that state he quickly walked towards her.
"Are you okay...what the hell happened? Why is she in this state? Did you visit the hospital let's go...", When he was to stand...she pulled his hand.
"Brother...", Her voice was raspy and her eyes were covered in tears.
"Why are you crying? Are you hurting somewhere? Should I call the doctor?", he was full of worries.
"I'm sorry...I've hurt you so much...I know I'm shameless but are you willing to take me as your sister again?", Her words made everyone standing there feel happy...finally she was willing to open up.
"Silly... what are you saying...you always been my little troublemaker.", He wiped her tears.
"Brother...I'm sorry.", He hugged him as he smiled and patted her head.
"Huh...Now that you are done with your sibling affection drama can I get my husband back?", Deeksha spoke.
"Me too. Can I get my wife back ?", Varun spoke.
"Get out...I'm gonna stay with my brother.", Henna spoke as she stuck clingily onto Ajay's hand.
All present there laughed helplessly seeing Henna behaving like old Henna again.
Karan also felt relieved as he walked upstairs. He walked into his bedroom as pulled out a small box from his drawer.
A small shiny bracelet came into light and he slowly walked towards the balcony.
"Uncle was proved innocent...Aunt is back, There are many things that need to be solved but I'm happy for now...where on the earth are you? can you appear in front of me so that I can beg you for forgiveness? Can you appear once so I could see your face once? Can't you come back to me?", His voice was merged with wind, and his eyes were closed as he was bearing the pain no one knows.
'Let me go...I beg you...Please...I'm sorry...Please...Ahh...' her voice broke his heart into pieces...ripping him into countless pieces.
MORNING.
The Villas.
Aditi opened her eyes are she saw Anan who was sound asleep beside her. She moved upwards as she kissed him on his forehead.
"Are you not tired enough? Why are you making me lose control early in the morning?", A raspy sound made her cheeks blush.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Get up...it's time for work.", She took her bathrobe but He pulled her back as he pressed her against him.
"I am the boss and I make the rules...and seeing that you are too energetic let me help you by doing some workout.", He spoke as he pulled off the bathrobe she was about to wear.
"Ahh...haha...Anan...ahh...", After some struggle, she submitted herself to him. He didn't let go of her until she begged him with the little bit of strength she had.
"Tired?", He spoke as he wiped the sweat on her forehead.
"No more....huh...huh", She spoke in her raspy voice as she panted.
"Let me help you.", He pulled two bathrobes as he covered her in one and another for him and carried her horizontally into the bathroom.
He helped her bath as she was too tired to lift her hand...and dressed her in new robes. He quickly changed the bedsheets and went back to sleep with her in his arms.
"If you spoil me like this...then you'll only remain with a possessive wife.", She whispered in her sleep.
"I'm waiting for that day to see that happen.", He kissed her as they went into deep sleep again.