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Shanaya closely watched as Ahail’s chest slowly rose and fell. Her eyes shifted to his relaxed face. Her brother looked calm and almost too still. He’s breathing, she reminded herself. He’s alright now. She shook her head, realizing she had been doing it again. Her eyes would flicker to Ahail every few minutes, as if he were going to die if she did not look at him. He was not going to wake up for several hours. The doctor had administered sedatives and put him to sleep. Sighing, Shanaya leaned her head against the headrest of the couch placed beside the hospital bed. Her hand brushed over the velvet surface. She had been lying down on it for a while but despite its comfort, she could not bring herself to get any sleep. She looked across the room at Harish who was soundly sleeping on a chair. She had assured him she would be fine and if she needed anything she would call him but in spite of telling her uncle to leave several times, he had insisted on staying back with her in the h
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Shanaya had no clue how much she had wanted that. How much she needed a hug. For a moment all she could really do was stand still, trying to get herself to accept that this was really happening. Then she eased into Dhruv’s arms, letting—even if briefly—for all the worry to dissipate from her mind. She hugged him back with all the strength she could muster. She feared she would crush him, but she heard him sigh loudly and then his grip on her waist tightened. She closed her eyes, losing herself in the moment. She could hear Dhruv’s heart beating rapidly in his chest and felt his breath on her ears. When she opened her eyes again, tears streamed down her cheeks. “I don’t want to let go,” she mumbled weakly. It wasn't long before she was sobbing. She did her best to be quiet but her breath was ragged. And her chest felt empty as if her heart had been ripped out of it. Dhruv eased his arms around her. “You don’t have to.”Shanaya protested, “Don’t leave me just yet. Don’t, please.”
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Shanaya felt her palms go slick with sweat. She walked in front of her Dhruv, guiding him to where Ahail was. The hesitation in her feet to walk there was not unnoticeable. Dhruv asked her if she was okay and she looked at him, halting briefly to mumble a ‘yes’.When they finally reached the room, she sucked in a deep breath before turning the knob on the door. Harish was not sleeping anymore. His phone was glued to his ear and he was pacing impatiently back and forth across the room. When he finally noticed her and Dhruv standing at the door, a look crossed his face. Shanaya could not decipher it.“I’ve been calling you,” Harish complained in a whisper, walking to her. His eyes darted to Dhruv who stood silently. Shanaya could not see the look on Dhruv’s face as he stood behind her. But the look on Harish’s face made her feel uneasy. She shook her head, her eyes going to the couch where she had left her phone. Her uncle followed her gaze and a disappointed sigh left his mouth. She
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Silence lingered in the air. A minute passed, then another. Then a few more. All they did was stare at each other from across the room. Dhruv appeared to be looking for words, perhaps to explain his absence, but he had nothing to say. Then he shook his head, his eyes lowering to his shoes. He licked his lips and then looked directly into his eyes. “I was scared,” he confessed, taking slow steps toward her.Shanaya’s anger dissolved in a moment. It was as if she had woken up from a dream. The look on Dhruv’s face made her feel guilty for saying those words to him. When he was right in front of her, he knelt down. He took her hands in his, running his thumb across the back of her palm. Suddenly Shanaya felt aware of everything around her. His unblinking eyes were intently fixed on her. “Shan, I wish I could go back and fix everything. Trust me, if I could I would.”She could no longer hold his gaze. Her mind raced, trying to figure out what he meant. Pulling her hands away from his,
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“You said you weren’t hungry,” Dhruv said all of a sudden, breaking the stretched period of silence between them. Shanaya paused chewing the food in her mouth, and glared at him. Dhruv let out a chuckle, feeling amused at his successful attempt to annoy her. He went back to eating his own food leisurely, looking way too comfortable sitting in that hospital canteen. Wearing a plain gray t-shirt over black joggers, she could not understand how he managed to look just out of bed and effortlessly handsome at the same time.Shanaya’s stomach had rumbled suddenly when she sensed the smell of hot food, and the weakness in her knees had become evident. She knew she could not go long without eating and starving herself was something she had promised her mother she would never do. Shanaya's eyes darted around the room. She said, “I’ve never stayed a night at a hospital before. I don’t know what I expected, but it wasn’t this.” Even at 2AM, there were still people here in the canteen for foo
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Dhruv's expression softened as he gazed at her, his eyes filled with an unspoken regret. "I know I messed up, Shan. I was foolish, and I hurt you. But please believe me when I say that I never stopped thinking about you all these years. You were always in my thoughts, and I never forgot the way you were there for me when I needed you the most." Shanaya felt a strange mix of emotions bubbling inside her chest, and she couldn't help but feel torn between the past and the present. Dhruv had been her closest friend for years, and she had shared everything with him. He had become a lot more to her, but when he had suddenly pushed her out of his life without any explanation, she had been left heartbroken and confused. What he was doing to her—whatever it was that he was saying to her at that moment was unfair. She felt rage course through her veins along with a sharp pain in her chest. How could Dhruv make her feel comfortable in one moment and angry in the next? How could she still let
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A moment passed before Shanaya approached the bed, noticing the IV drip and other medical equipment that surrounded Ahail. She couldn't bear to see her brother like this. As she stood by his bedside, tears began to well up in her eyes. She couldn't believe that the person she loved so much was going through this. She knew she had to be strong for him and for her family, but she felt helpless. Suddenly, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see her uncle standing there with a concerned expression on his face. He looked at her and said, "I'm sorry you had to see him like this, but he's going to be okay. The doctors are doing everything they can to help him." Shanaya felt ashamed, having been found in the state she was in. She nodded, trying to keep her composure. She knew Harish was right, but seeing Ahail like this made her feel so powerless. When she glanced at Harish, she found tears in her eyes too. He began in a voice that was too painful to her ears, “I’m to be
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When Shanaya walked out of the hospital room that morning, she found Dhruv sleeping on one of the metal chairs placed outside in the hallway. The back of his head rested against the smooth tiled wall behind, his hands clasped together in his lap. Her shoulders tensed when she saw the way he was sitting—his back arched, one leg crossed over the other, making for a bad posture. When she walked to him, his eyes fluttered open. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you up,” she apologised softly, wondering what he was still doing there. His tongue flickered over his bottom lip as he folded his arms. “That’s too bad, Shanaya. I was having the best dream.”She did not fail to grasp the sarcasm in his voice; just like her, he had got no sleep the previous night. “What did you dream about?” she still asked. Dhruv sat up straight in his chair, finally fixing his posture. Her shoulders relaxed as she watched him come up with a response. “I’ll tell you while we’re having breakfast,” he finall
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Epilogue *A year later* “I need two more minutes, Shan,” Dhruv said through trembling lips. He let out a loud exhale. “Today’s an important day. I’ve never felt this way before any of my business meetings.” Shanaya placed her hand over his in a reassuring manner, passing him a genuine smile. “Hey, silly. This is a lot more difficult than any business meeting you’ll ever have.” Leaning forward, she reached out her hand to touch his cheek. “I’m glad I’m doing this with you. When we see her, everything will feel great. All this nervousness is going to fade into joy which will last a lifetime.” He nodded. “Of course, babe. I know that.” He wetted his lips before letting out another sigh. “Wow, I’m so ready to do this with you. Just give me one minute.” Shanaya agreed, nodding. She had never seen him so nervous. It was surprising and amusing at the same time. The air carried with it the scent of petrichor, greeting her senses as stepped out of her car. It was still warm despite the re
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Shanaya couldn’t get any words out of her mouth as she watched Dhruv easily knock against the door to her grandmother’s room before he walked inside with a smile. How could he do that so casually? What was Shanaya missing? When she turned around to see Kirti’s face, she found amusement on it—not confusion like she had expected. “Is this really happening right now, Kirti? Please pinch me!” she said hurriedly, her voice filled with panic. Kirti laughed in response, instead urging her, “Go inside. I bet he needs you by his side.” “He’s not just about to do what he said he was going to,” Shanaya mumbled more to herself than to Kirti, gently patting her chest that stirred in anticipation. “Please, tell me.” His sister inched closer, a look of understanding crossing her eyes. “Dhruv hasn’t mentioned it to you, but he has been secretly visiting Dadi ever since she got sick. Actually, she was the one who requested him to meet her.” “But why would she do that?” “She… she felt sorry an
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Ahail cleared his throat, adjusting the tie around his neck before he persuaded himself to press the doorbell. The moment was exhilarating. He felt as though he was going on an adventure—even though confronting someone did not count as one. But that night, he was determined to set things right. He had delayed far too long already. The door opened with a jerk and Noor’s face fell as she spotted him. The curious look faded away into a frown before she quickly replaced it with a difficult smile. He knew her enough to see right through it. Right then, as the moment stood silent, he debated with himself. He could walk away, ending the conversation before it started. Noor was already uncomfortable, he could see that. But the annoying voice inside his mind—that had been bothering him for days—urged him to stay put. He had to do this. He had to do it for Shanaya. And for himself. “Hey,” he managed to say, his voice coming out thick despite clearing his throat seconds before. When he he
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The conversation with Nazir swirled inside Shanaya’s mind long after he left with Shaheer. All through the day as she sat through meetings and walked around her office, she pictured how things would’ve been had Nazir found the courage to confess his love for her grandmother, Suhala. If fate had favoured him, Shanaya would not exist. And if Suhala had indeed rejected him, it would have likely ruined their friendship. Shanaya was more baffled than sorry for the old man. Not once had she sensed even the hint of unrequited love from Nazir despite seeing her grandmother with him for several years. He did a great job hiding his feelings, and she could only imagine how heavy it weighed on him. She realised how lucky she was to get a second chance with Dhruv. Where would she be had he not stormed back into her life? Everything was better with him. And she had missed that feeling for all these years never knowing she had been craving it. She sighed, an audible cue for when she was do
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As the morning sun bathed her white cabin in warm hues, Shanaya sat at her desk, engrossed in her work. She had things to take care of that day and with Priya back to work, she was glad to have someone to rely on. After the previous night had ended, Shanaya was reluctant to leave Dhruv’s side. She wanted to continue being in his arms, his touch bringing her the comfort that she craved. But then when Dhruv told her that at the end of the day, she’ll be back in his arms, she smirked at her and laughed it off. She teased him, making him look like a lovesick person. Once more, the world was abuzz with discussions about them. The rumors surrounding their relationship intensified, particularly when Anjali confidently appeared in public with her high school sweetheart and declared their engagement. Speculations arose regarding the nature of the bond between Anjali and Dhruv, yet neither of them contributed to the gossip mill. Dhruv reassured Shanaya that if she wasn't bothered by people's
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Hours later Shanaya was in Kabir’s clinic, staring at the pictures hung up on the walls with other posters that gave out important information about hygiene as she recited the incident to him. Kabir’s eyes were wide as saucers. “She really asked you that?” “Yes,” Shanaya said, chewing on her bottom lip. “Future husband.” Kabir shook his head, sighing in disbelief. “Are you sure you didn’t just hallucinate that?” he emphasized, placing his elbows on the table. “Kabir, come on. She has… changed. I think she believes she doesn’t have enough time to hold grudges anymore.” “I think,” her best friend began. “She realizes that he makes you happy. And that’s what she wants for you. She has seen you struggle, Shanaya. No one else has been an active observer.” Shanaya shrugged. “So, that’s a good thing, right? It means she approves.” Kabir checked his wristwatch, his eyebrows narrowing. He stood up and took off his whit coat. He tried to sound nonchalant but Shanaya sensed the curiosity
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The sun was shining outside, casting a bright and warm glow into the room through the pushed-back curtains. After a continuous spell of rain that had almost got Shanaya worried, the sky had cleared. ‘Everything is fine,’ she told herself. ‘I’m happy.’ But that was the way to jinx it—admitting that things were good. And then her brain did all it could to dampen her mood. This time, however, Raunak was there to distract her. “Alright, one more step… Ah, that’s great. You’re doing good,” Raunak claimed, helping Suhala get back to her wheelchair. “You’ve made a lot of progress, Mrs. Arora. It won’t be long before you’re sprinting up and down these stairs.” Suhala laughed it off, the sound of her croaky laughter echoing in the room. She sat down with a sigh, leaning her head back. If the venture had exhausted her, that was the sign. However, Shanaya could see nothing on her face that implied any pain. Shanaya smiled to herself, acknowledging that Raunak’s words were an exaggeration
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When the next morning dawned, Shanaya was eager to leave. She had begun regretting her decision of coming to her family house. She was sure nothing would’ve changed had her uncle revealed the truth to her on the phone call. But even then, a part of her knew she would not resist being away knowing her brother had been injured in a fight. Shanaya’s puffy eyes were noticed by everyone at the table during breakfast. Ahail was of course absent, so Suhala had sent breakfast over to his room. The old woman had let her go but not before giving her an emotional lecture, pleading at the end to find Ahail a job in their family business. Shanaya had no choice but to agree despite all the questions that had rushed past her mind. Did Ahail even want to work for the company? Suhala seemed not to care. Her only concern was to see him being busy yet again but everyone knew perfectly well what happened when he had nothing to do. Shanaya drove to her office that foggy morning after making sure
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When Shanaya entered through the door of her family mansion, her doubt was confirmed. Something was definitely amiss. Harish, her uncle, sat with his hand holding his head. His face was covered with a worried expression. She could breathe the discomfort in the air—something grave had happened. Suhala was sleeping in her wheelchair. Well, at least her eyes were closed as her she leaned back, her head resting against the edge of the backrest. “Uncle,” Shanaya greeted, carefully treading forward. Harish jumped in his seat, startled by her approach. He held a hand against a chest before he stood up and nodded. “Shanaya,” he said. That was all he said. “Tell me what has happened,” she demanded, her voice unwavering. Suhala was awakened by their loud conversation. Her wearing eyes looked around the room in search of someone, before they finally landed on Shanaya. “Oh, my child. You’re here finally.” “Dadi,” she mumbled, facing her momentarily before she gazed at Harish again. She
