Fragile Hearts❤️

Chapter-56

[Manik- I wanted to. I badly wanted to. It was my only peace. But my parents associated so many bad memories with it that I never dared to do it again. But you always wanted to be a doctor? What were your hobbies?]

Riya- This was the only thing where life was lenient on me. I wanted to opt for science, and even Mom and Dad agreed to it because it would increase their reputation that their daughter is a doctor. You know Manik jo bhi bura hota tha naa vo ghar ke andar hota tha. To the world, they were the most loving parents. The perfect family. But unko nahi pata tha naa ki ghar ke andar kya hota tha.

[Riya- This was the only thing where life was lenient on me. I wanted to opt for science, and even Mom and Dad agreed to it because it would increase their reputation that their daughter is a doctor. You know, Manik, every bad thing used to happen inside the house. To the world, they were the most loving parents. The perfect family. But they didn't know what used to happen inside the house.]

(She sighs deeply, teary eyed, and Manik wraps his arm around her from the back and takes her in a comforting hug. She keeps her head on his chest, and he caresses her arm gently.)

Riya- Aaj pura din main bas ek hi cheez ke baare mein soch rahi thi. Humare baare mein. We are a team now, Manik. Hum dono ki families ne chahe ye shaadi deal ki vajhe se ki ho but you know right ki ye hum dono ke liye ek chance tha. The last chance to live.

[Riya- I was thinking only one thing today. About us. We are a team now, Manik. Both of our families may have arranged this marriage because of a deal, but you know, it was a chance for us. The last chance to live.]

Manik- And thankfully, things have got better for us. We are growing in our relationship and...

(Suddenly, Riya remembers something and sits up straight.)

Riya- Oh shit.

Manik- Kya hua?

[Manik- What happened?]

Riya- Manik mujhe kal yaad hi nahi aaya tumhe dikhana.

[Riya- Manik, I did not even remember to show it to you yesterday.]

Manik- Par kya dikhana yaad nahi raha?

[Manik- But what did you not remember to show?]

Riya- Ruko.

[Riya- Wait.]

(She gets up, goes to the cupboard, and brings out two small pots. He, too, comes inside the room and looks on, confused with her actions.)

Manik- But Riya at least tell me. Inn pots ka karne kya wali ho tum?

[Manik- But Riya, at least tell me. What are you going to do with these pots?]

(She keeps the pots on the table near the window and takes him, holding his hand. She then shows him 2 small packets which have some seeds.)

Manik- Ye seeds ka kya karna hai ab?

[Manik- What to do with these seeds now?]

Riya- Tumhe kuch samajh nahi aayega aise. Ruko ek minute yahin. Kahin jaana mat.