To tear-off your dirty mask ✔

part 28

Rudy's insistence ended up in letting their marriage happen. Seeing him broken like anything, none could hurt him more rather than doing something for his joy

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Pinky along with dadi and Shakti were shocked to see their son standing at the door with bhavya in his arms. Her hairline had vermilion while a nuptial chain around her neck. She was conscious with open eyes but something seemed wrong with her as she did not look at them. They had got to know about bhavya's accident when enquired about rudr's disappearance of 4 days. According to them, she was a mere friend of him only.

P: bhavya... He..re

A confused pinky questioned

R: she is my wife. She will stay at my house only

Rudr replied casually leaving his family in an utter shock

D: what are you even saying?!

Sh: did you get married?

His father and grandmother exclaimed

S: yes. She is his wife. He is saying the truth. first, let us in. We will explain..

Shivaay interrupted

'Wait..' Pinky whispered before disappearing inside. Rudr smiled as his mother came back with thali in her hands. She did their aarti before letting them in

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Everybody was present in the hall except rudr and bhavya. when pinky demanded for an explanation, Shivaay began to explain the things they are not aware of. The silent spectator Annika slowly moved towards rudr's room.

P: she... She is paralyzed?!

Pinky gasped out of shock

D: will she recover billu...

Dadi asked worriedly

S: don't know. Chances seem.. Less

Looking down he declared hesitantly

' how could rudy marry her then? What about his life?!'

Everybody had the same thought except shivaay. But did not have the guts to speak up. After all, love matters the most. if rudy hadn't thought twice before taking such a big decision. There is no chance that they can convince him. Still, their son was their priority

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The door was open, Annika could see rudy sliding his ring on bhavya's finger and placing a loving kiss on her palm. How much they might have dreamt together? A lump formed in her throat with the thought. Rudr did not budge though Annika stepped inside. He remained the same as he has been past few hours, as his world revolves around bhavya only.

Her eyes caught the pendant lying along with bhavya's other ornaments, on the side table. The one shivaay had gifted

'This one. Beautiful right?!' An ear to ear grinning bhavya's face flashed in front of her. The way she held the pendant forward and the precious twinkle in her eyes was the most hurting things

Taking baby steps Annika stood beside the table before slowly extending her hand to touch the pendant. Her whole body shivered as her skin came in contact with the piece. Using her trembling fingers she held it slowly. She had to tighten her hold as her eyes brimmed with tears and her body turned weak once again. Her next move was to hide it within her grip as she left the place

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' I am so happy bhiyya. God hasn't snatched her as I feared. Numerous negative thoughts were running through my mind when I saw her bleeding endlessly. I was breathless. I only wished to get her back even whatever it takes. I am never so strong to tolerate if anything had happened to her. Now look, we are even married. I can see her, I can talk to her, she can hear though she can't reply. And one day, she would get up and we will have a grant wedding according to her likes. I am not losing hopes bhaiyya...'