Looking for light, Through your eyes..

Nine

Sandini's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as Randiv's unexpected question hung in the air between them. She hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond to his candid admission. Finally, summoning her courage, she met his gaze and nodded shyly. "Yes," she whispered. "I think I do."

In that moment, their shared journey took on a new dimension, opening the door to the possibility of a future filled with hope and the promise of love.

"But I have one more thing to tell you. Since we like eachother, I don't think it's good to hide anything from you," She said shyly.

Randiv's curiosity piqued, he leaned in closer, his eyes searching Sandini's face with anticipation. "What is it?" he asked, his voice soft with tenderness and concern.

"That night..." She hesitated but Randiv cut her off. "I'm sorry I was drunk."

"How do you know?" Sandini asked curiously.

"I checked the surveillance cameras and later deleted the footage."

Sandini's eyes widened in surprise at Randiv's revelation.

"You checked the surveillance cameras?" she repeated, her voice tinged with disbelief. "Why would you delete the footage?" she asked, her curiosity piqued by his unexpected actions.

"It's shameful." Randiv's face blushed. "But I have it in my personal laptop."

"Pervert!" Sandini hit his shoulder lightly.

Randiv chuckled nervously at Sandini's playful accusation, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry," he apologized sheepishly. "I just couldn't bear the thought of anyone else seeing you in that vulnerable state."

He reached out to gently grasp her hand, his gaze earnest as he searched her eyes for understanding. "I know I messed up that night, but I swear I'll never let anything like that happen again."

"That's not the only thing." Sandini bit her bottom lip nervously. "We have a son together."

Randiv's eyes widened in shock at Sandini's revelation, his mind reeling with the weight of her words.

"A son?" he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

He reached out to cup her face gently, his touch tender yet tinged with regret. "I'm so sorry, Sandini. I had no idea."

In that moment, the truth of their shared past unfolded before them, binding them together in a bond that transcended time and circumstance.

"I want to see him," He insisted. "I've already missed many things."

Tears welled up in Sandini's eyes as she nodded in agreement, overwhelmed by the flood of emotions coursing through her.

"I want that too," she admitted, her voice trembling with emotion. "I want you to be a part of his life, to watch him grow and to share in the joy of being his father."

With a shared understanding, they embarked on a new chapter together, united by their love for their son and the promise of a brighter future ahead.

Janith, their son was over the moon to finally meet his father. Maybe because of the blood and spiritual bond they shared with eachother, it didn't take long for him to fully acknowledge his father as he forgave him for not seeing him for years.

As Randiv embraced his son Janith, a sense of joy and relief washed over him, the weight of years of absence lifting from his shoulders. Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes as he held Janith close, overwhelmed by the unconditional love and forgiveness radiating from the boy he had only just met.

In that moment, the bond between father and son transcended time and distance, paving the way for a future filled with hope, forgiveness, and endless possibilities. The family reunited again and was happy to the core.

With their past grievances forgiven and forgotten, Sandini, Randiv, and Janith embraced their newfound happiness with open arms. United as a family, they embarked on a journey filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities. As they walked hand in hand into the future, their hearts brimming with gratitude and hope, they knew that together, they could overcome any challenge that came their way.

One day Sandini was cooking in the kitchen when Randiv got down on one knee, proposing to her.

"I know our story didn't start well. But it doesn't matter anymore. I'm forever grateful to meet you and have you as my other half. Can you make me the luckiest man in the world by marrying me?"

Tears of joy streamed down Sandini's cheeks as Randiv's heartfelt words filled the air, her heart overflowing with love and gratitude. With trembling hands, she reached out to cup his face, her eyes shining with happiness and certainty.

"Yes," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "Yes, a thousand times yes."

In that moment, surrounded by the warmth of their love and the promise of a future together, they sealed their bond with a kiss, knowing that their journey was only just beginning.

However the day of their marriage, Sandini went missing.

As the sun dipped below the horizon on the day of their long-awaited wedding, panic seized the hearts of those gathered to celebrate Sandini and Randiv's union.

With each passing moment, the shadows of uncertainty loomed larger, casting a pall over the joyous occasion. Frantic searches yielded no clues, and as the hours stretched into agonizing uncertainty, fear gripped their hearts with an iron grip. In the midst of their celebration-turned-tragedy, the only question that remained was: where had Sandini disappeared to, and would she ever be found?