Manvi's POV

It was getting difficult for me to even breathe in this room. I was feeling so suffocated, my only mistake was trusting the man who showed me dreams, better expectations. The door opened and a man came with the food.

I looked at him and requested him "please let me make a call"

He denied it and left the room. I just sighed in disappointment. Isn't there any human being who is selfless, has some humanity. The same man entered my room to pick up the plate which was filled with food.

He said "please have the food, you seemed so weak"

I denied it, I requested "please let me make a call.. Or just call the number and inform Manvi is in Kolkata"

He looked at me, he gave me a phone and I dialled Ahana's number but it was busy. I sighed "Mumma.. Please pick up the phone"

He snatched his phone and went out of the room as someone was approaching. I glanced at him and he had called someone. Did he inform Ahana about my whereabouts or I was just keeping my hopes and expectations alive.

"I hate you Mumma!! I hate you!! You didn't even bother to look for me!" I just uttered in anger.

The next day, Kutumb came with the wedding dress. I silently wore it as I was frightened, my denial will only raise her anger to which she will end up assaulting me.

She grabbed my hand and said, "let's go!"

I went with her and sat down on the mandap with tears brimming down my eyes. Everything seems to be ending, I didn't want this. This was a forceful and unwanted marriage, I just wish a miracle to happen. I wanted to go back to Ahana, she made decisions for me which were better for my future. I was adamant and she always fulfilled my every demand. I forgot all the sacrifices she made for me when these people showed me false hope. I forget she saved my life, today I stand only because of her and this condition of mine is because of my own mistake.

Suddenly, I felt a close presence around me. Is Ahana around? No, it is all just my imaginative mind. How can she be here? But I heard her loud voice, I closed my eyes and thought it to be my imagination.

I heard her shout again "Mannu..."

I opened my eyes, I could see a glimpse of her from the veil. A fresh tear escaped down my eyes, she was fighting with them for me. Her head was bleeding, yet she didn't care about her injury and came to my rescue.

The police arrived and everyone was arrested. I remained sitting at my position as I was in deep guilt for hurting her. I don't have the courage to face her. She might forgive me for my act but I won't be able to forgive myself for my misbehaviour towards her and everyone.

She approached me and lifted my veil up. There was a smile along with tears of happiness present on her face but I only had tears of guilt and pain. We both were silent but our emotions were speaking billions of words. Our bond was not connected by blood but by heart which was beautiful and stronger. I was the one who failed to keep us bound, she suddenly pulled me into a hug and instantly I wrapped my arms around her neck. I ended up crying like a five-year-old kid, it was hard for me to control my emotions. I was craving this hug for two months, I missed her so much.

She smeared my head and assured me everything was fine. She again saved my life for the second time and what I gave her in return? Only rudeness, pain, disrespect. I failed as a daughter.

I was losing my will, due to stress and breakdown I ended up losing my consciousness and fainted in the hug.

I opened my eyes don't know after how many hours. The scenario was different in front of my eyes. I sat up straight, my eyes were looking for Ahana but there was a strange lady standing in front of me.

The lady introduced herself "I am Sushma Sharma from a Child Care organisation.. I got to know whatever happened with you and I am here to help you"

I was still in shock, I just stared at the wall. She continued "you don't have to be frightened.. Be free to share with me"

I shook my head yes, she said "Your parents said you were forced into the marriage by Ahana.. And Ahana says they are the one who brought you here! May I know what relation you have with that transgender lady?"

I was shocked with this, how easily they blamed her. I replied "she is the one who raised me"

"And your parents?" Sushma questioned.

"They just gave birth to me," I replied.

"Alright! Your parents want to take you back and so does Ahana! I want to know your decision. You don't have to be frightened, to tell the truth" Sushma said, holding my hand.

I smiled slightly at her. I replied "my parents are responsible for my condition and Ahana is the one who saved my life. I don't want to go with Ahana as I had disrespected her and because of me, she was wounded. I want to stay far away from her. Can I stay in the orphanage?"

Sushma looked on and asked "final decision? As Ahana really expects you to be back to her"

I also wanted to stay with her but I didn't want to face any more trouble because of me. I replied "yes it's my final decision"

She went out and told everyone about my decision. I looked at them through the window, the disappointment was clearly visible on Ahana's face. She was hurt by my decision but it was the best. She doesn't deserve a daughter like me. Ahana glanced at me with tears, I turned away as I didn't want to face her anymore.

I heard her shouting "you are selfish mannu!!"

I closed my eyes and soon she left the place along with Sneha and Nisha Maasi. Kutumb and Inder were also arrested by the police as they were involved in an illegal wedding.

Sushma took me to the orphanage with her which was in Mumbai itself. This decision was difficult but maybe the best for me and everyone else.

I came out of my thoughts and wiped my tears. I went to the garden and played with the kids.

Sanjana said "I want an ice cream"

"Ice-cream is finished," the caretaker replied.

She made the face, I smiled and said "I can take her to the ice-cream parlour"

The caretaker smiled, she gave me the money and I took her to the ice-cream parlour. The little girl took about 5-6 flavours, this brought a smile to my face as I used to do when I was of her age.

I said "You will get cold Sanju"

Sanjana made an innocent face, I couldn't deny it and paid for it. Someone touched my shoulder, I turned and it was Shruti.

A fit of anger appeared on my face seeing her, I was about to leave but she stopped "Manvi wait... I am sorry"

I eyed her with a wide eye "what??"

"I am sorry, your mother made me realise how wrong I was. You are so lucky to have a mother like her who punished those creepy boys without fearing society and their status" Shruti said leaving in disbelief. 

To be continued...

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