chapter 24

Next morning

Rudaraksh hasn't slept all the night at four 🕓 he left aarohi feet and kissed her forehead and. Went for his gym..

AT 5 O'clock

Aarohi's phone pinged she was feeling very lazy ,first she search for Rudaraksh but he was not there ,she knows where he has gone ,she remembers last night incident a smile crept in her face.

But soon it disappeared 😔

Aarohi sat curled up on the bed, her hands trembling as she held her phone. The comments under the viral video burned in her mind:

"Gold digger."

"What else could a girl like her do to trap a man like him?"

"Shameless."

Tears streamed down her face as she clutched her knees to her chest, shivering. She tried to block out the hateful words, but they echoed in her ears. Just then, Rudaraksh walked in, his post-gym towel slung over his shoulder. His sharp eyes immediately caught the sight of his wife in distress.

Rudaraksh: (concerned) "Bachha? What happened, jaan?"

(Aarohi didn't respond, only burying her face deeper into her knees. His patience thinned as worry consumed him.)

He strode toward her, gently but firmly pulling her hands away from her face. When she refused to meet his gaze, he grabbed the phone from her hands. His piercing eyes scanned the video and the comments. The moment he understood, his blood boiled. His hands clenched around the phone, the veins in his neck visible as his rage built.

Rudaraksh: (coldly) "What the hell?"

He closed his eyes for a brief moment, forcing himself to calm down. When he opened them, his expression softened as he crouched before her.

Rudaraksh: (softly, cupping her face) "jaan, look at me."

(She hesitated but finally met his gaze.)

Aarohi eyes still red from crying. She looked at Rudaraksh, her voice trembling.

Aarohi: "Rudar... main tumhare liye kya hoon?"

(Rudar... who am I to you?)

Rudaraksh paused for a moment, his intense gaze softening. He walked closer, kneeling before her, and gently held her hands.

Rudaraksh: (voice deep, filled with emotion)" My goddess."

(You are my goddess,.)

Aarohi blinked, stunned by his words. He tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, his touch featherlight.

Rudaraksh: (softly) "Tum meri roshni ho, jo mere andhere ko mita deti hai."

(You are my light, the one who banishes my darkness.)

He placed her hand over his heart.

Rudaraksh: "Yeh dil tumhara hai, sirf tumhara. Har dhadkan tumhare liye hai."

(This heart is yours, only yours. Every beat is for you.)

Aarohi's lips trembled, her eyes filling with tears again, but this time, they weren't from pain.

Rudaraksh: (smiling softly) "Aur tum mujhse puchti ho ki tum meri liye kya ho? Tum meri zindagi ho, jaan. Tumhare bina main kuch nahi."

(And you ask me who you are to me? You are my life, Aarohi. Without you, I am nothing.)

He cupped her face, his voice firm yet tender.

Rudaraksh: "Jo bhi tumhare khilaf khada hoga, main usse mita dunga. Tum meri ho, hamesha ke liye."

(Whoever stands against you, I will destroy them. You are mine, forever.)

Aarohi couldn't stop the tears from falling. She leaned into his touch, her heart aching with the depth of his love.

Rudaraksh: (wiping her tears) "Mujhe tumhare aansu pasand nahi. Tumhare hothon par sirf ek cheez honi chahiye-muskuraahat."

(I don't like your tears. There's only one thing that should be on your lips-your smile.)

She nodded, her faith in him unwavering, but her tears didn't stop. He gently kissed her forehead and held her close for a moment before standing up.

Rudaraksh stepped out of the room, his demeanor changing entirely. He was no longer the loving husband; he was a man on a mission. He dialed his team, his voice sharp and deadly.

Rudaraksh : "I want that video wiped off the internet NOW. Find out who did this. And when you find them, bring them to the dungeon. I don't care who they are-no one makes Aarohi cry and walks away."

PA: yes, sir!!

Back at the Rajput mansion, Aarohi sat with Aarav, Aarushi, and Tara in the garden. The air was light as they played with Ace, the puppy. Aarohi's laughter slowly returned as Aarav cracked jokes.

Aarav: (teasing) "Bhabhi Maa, Ace loves you more than Bhai does!"

(Aarohi laughed, hugging the puppy.)

Aarohi: "Ace is my baby! Aren't you, Ace?"

Raghav, her father-in-law, walked out with a plate of food, smiling at the sight of his family.

Raghav: "Aarohi, beta, today your papa will feed you himself."

Aarohi's eyes filled with tears of gratitude as she looked at him.

Aarohi: "Papa..."

Before she could say more, Aarav jumped in.

Aarav: "No crying, Bhabhi Maa! Bhai will kill all of us if you cry again!"

(Aarushi and Tara nodded, pouting dramatically.)

Raghav: (chuckling) "Alright, alright. No crying. Only smiles in this house."

He fed Aarohi, then turned to Aarav, Aarushi, and Tara, playfully feeding them too as they giggled like children.

In his office, Rudaraksh paced as his assistant updated him.

Rudaraksh : "I want that video wiped off the internet NOW. Find out who did this. And when you find them, bring them to the dungeon. I don't care who they are-no one makes Aarohi cry and walks away."

PA: "Sir... the culprit is Komal, the minister's daughter. It might be complicated because of her father's position-"

Rudaraksh: (interrupting, his voice cold as ice) "Then make it simple. Replace the minister. Destroy their family if you have to. And Komal..." (pausing, his voice dropping to a deadly whisper) "She's mine. I'll make her regret this with every breath she takes."

PA: "Sir, the video has been deleted from all platforms. But Komal's father is the current minister, and dealing with her might-"

Rudaraksh: (cutting him off) "Enough. Change the minister. Ruin them. And bring Komal to the dungeon. I don't care if it takes the entire night. And..." (his eyes darkened, his voice dropping) "...prepare the world for a new reality. Everyone will meet Mrs. Rudaraksh Rajput tomorrow."

The PA nodded, terrified but efficient.

When Rudaraksh returned home, he found Aarohi playing with Ace, her laughter lighting up the room. Aarav, Aarushi, and Tara teased her endlessly, but all he could see was how much attention his wife was giving the puppy.

Rudaraksh: (teasing, with a slight smirk) "jaan, stop spoiling that dog. Go get ready."

Aarohi: (confused, looking up) "Get ready? For what?"

Rudaraksh: (walking closer, his voice gentle yet commanding) "The world is waiting to meet Mrs. Rudaraksh Rajput."

Everyone froze, the weight of his words sinking in. Aarohi looked at him, stunned.

Aarohi: (softly) "But... you always said-"

Rudaraksh: (cutting her off, holding her gaze) "Not anymore. It's time they know you're mine. Forever."

(Aarohi nodded, her trust in him absolute, as she stood to get ready.)

As she left, Rudaraksh glanced at Ace, muttering under his breath.

Rudaraksh: "Lucky dog."

(Aarav burst out laughing, while Aarushi and Tara smirked at his obvious jealousy

After Two hours

The gates of the grand Rajput mansion were surrounded by a sea of reporters, cameras flashing, and voices shouting over one another. Questions flew like arrows, all aimed at Aarohi's character and the leaked video.

Rudaraksh, dressed in a sharp black suit, stepped out of the mansion first, his aura commanding silence without uttering a single word. Aarohi followed hesitantly, her head lowered, but he extended his hand toward her.

Rudaraksh: (firmly, to Aarohi) "Meri taraf dekho."

(Look at me.)

She looked up, her eyes filled with uncertainty. He nodded reassuringly and entwined his fingers with hers, making a silent declaration of her importance in his life.

Behind them, Raghav, Aarav, Aarushi, and Tara stood in support, their expressions unwavering. The family united as one indestructible wall.

The questions from the reporters began flying as soon as they appeared:

Reporter 1: "Mr. Rajput, why was your relationship with Aarohi hidden from the public?"

Reporter 2: "Mrs. Rajput, did you intentionally keep your identity secret?"

Reporter 3: "Is the leaked video proof of something you both were trying to cover up?"

Rudaraksh's cold gaze scanned the crowd, silencing the noise. He took a step forward, pulling Aarohi slightly behind him in a protective gesture.

Rudaraksh: (voice calm but cutting) "Tum log pooch rahe ho, humne apna rishta kyun chupaya? Main jawab deta hoon."

(You're asking why we hid our relationship? I'll answer.)

He paused, letting the tension rise.

Rudaraksh: "Humne apna rishta is liye chupaya, kyunki duniya mein bohot saare gande log hain jo meri Aarohi ko nuksaan pahunchana chahte the."

(We hid our relationship because there are too many vile people in this world who wanted to harm my Aarohi.)

He glanced at Aarohi, his expression softening for a moment.

Rudaraksh: "Mujhe lagta tha ki usse chhupakar main uska suraksha kar raha hoon. Lekin aaj, main proudly declare karta hoon Aarohi meri patni hai, meri zindagi hai."

(I thought keeping her hidden would protect her. But today, I proudly declare-Aarohi is my wife, my life.)

The murmurs among the reporters grew louder, but his voice rose above them.

Rudaraksh: "Aur woh video? Haan, woh meri aur Aarohi ki thi. Ek pyaar bhare pal ki jhalak thi, jo kisi ne galat iradon se viral ki. Jo is video ko meri patni ke character par sawal uthane ka zariya banayega, unka jawab main khud dunga."

(And that video? Yes, it was of Aarohi and me. It was a glimpse of a moment filled with love, which someone maliciously made viral. Anyone who uses this video to question my wife's character will answer to me personally.)

Aarohi looked at him, her eyes glistening with tears of gratitude. His hand tightened around hers as he continued.

Rudaraksh: "Aarohi meri hai, hamesha thi, aur hamesha rahegi. Tumhare sawaalon ya tumhari soch se mere rishton par asar nahi padta."

(Aarohi is mine, always was, and always will be. Your questions or your opinions have no effect on my relationships.)

He turned to Aarohi, his voice softening.

Rudaraksh: Jaan, tumhare saath khade hone ka mujhe har haq hai, aur ab duniya bhi yeh jaane."

(Aarohi, I have every right to stand beside you, and now the world will know that too.)

The family nodded in unison, Raghav stepping forward to add weight to Rudaraksh's words.

Raghav: "Rajput parivaar ke rishton par sawal uthana asaan hai, lekin jawab utna hi kathin hoga. Hum apne apno ko protect karna jaante hain."

(Questioning the Rajput family's relationships is easy, but the answer will be equally difficult. We know how to protect our own.)

The media fell silent, awestruck by the strength of their words and unity. Rudaraksh, with Aarohi by his side, walked back into the mansion, their love now declared to the world.

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