Warning: This Chapter Is Unedited!!!

Important: Abhira,s past will be revealed slowly.

Chapter No: 32: A Piece Of Her Past.

Abhira.

Armaan sprinkled some droplets of water on her face. Her eyes fluttered open and she met his eyes.

Abhira.

Abhir,s voice cracked through the haze clouding her mind and she blinked her eyes. She stumbled backwards and Abhir held her.

He turned her around to face her and asked, his voice filled with worry.

Are you okay?

He cradled her face in his palms and felt a shiver race down his spine feeling her skin cool against his palm.

He made her sit on the chair and Armaan sat beside her.

Abhira let out a small smile that didn't reached her eyes.

I'm okay.

She managed to whisper, her voice getting stuck in her throat.

Seriously!!!

Abhira looked at her in disbelief.

You literally had a panic attack and you are saying that you are okay.

Abhir let out a semi yell but lowered his voice realizing that they were in public.

Kya farak padta hai.

Abhira whispered somewhere lost, a hint of nostalgia clouding her expression.

Seriously Abhira.

Abhir said in disbelief crossing his arms across his chest.

Tumhein kyun lagta hai ke kisi ko koi farak nahin padega? Main mar gaya hoon kya?

Abhir let out a semi yell. Abhira gasped at the force of his grip, shock replacing the no nonsense attitude that had fueled her moments ago. He was gripping her arm so tightly that she was sure that her skin will be bruised.

Bhai yeh panic attack pehli baar nahin tha.

Abhira said, her voice quivering with pain and Abhir,s grip loosened over her arm.

She rubbed her arm with her other hand and looked at him then.

Kehna ki baatein hoti hain bhai asal mein him kya feel kerte hain kisi ko 1% farak nahin padta.

Abhira said with a soft smile on her face and stood up to leave the cafe but stopped hearing Shruti.

Tumhein iss meeting ke bare mein kuch nahin pata tha na?

Shruti,s words hit her deep and she shut her eyes, a tear trailed down her cheek as a wave of betrayal washed over her.

She turned, hurt flickering in her warm brown orbs and smiled bitterly

Kya lagta hai?

She asked, hurt tinging her words.

She turned around to leave the place but Armaan stood up and walked towards her holding her waist from behind.

Leave me alone Armaan.

Abhira said, her voice quivering with emotion and made him leave her hand.

She turned and gazed at him with a soft smile.

I'm fine.

She said smiling.

Mujhe kuch kaam hai. Main thodi der tak aaungi.

Abhira added before hurriedly leaving the place.

Yeh meri behen nahin hai.

Abhir said, disbelief lacing his words.

Armaan turned hearing him.

Haan.

Armaan said lost in thoughts.

Shruti let out a bitter laugh.

Right.

She said, her voice laced with a mixture of hurt and bitterness as she forced herself to gulp the lump that formed in her throat.

Kya matlab?

Abhir asked now confused.

It all started 10 years ago.

Shruti said, her voice carrying a hint of nostalgia.

Abhira ka 10th birthday tha.

Flashback!!!

A 14 years old Abhira was dolled up in a beautiful yellow gown, her open hair swayed at it's own accord as she walked forward with a wood walker. Her steps were short and she reached outside her parents room and she heard them arguing.

Mujhe divorce chahiye. I need divorce main nahin reh sakti iss insaan ke sath.

Abhira leaned against the wall for support as she heard her mother speak, her voice filled with hatered and hurt.

Di. You'll get divorce. Don't worry.

She heard her aunt,s soft voice, laced with compassion and her heart ached as she shut her eyes, a tear trailed down her cheek.

She knew her father wasn't a really good husband but he has a great father.

She had thought.

Flashback Ends!!!

I remember.

Abhir said, his voice laced with a hint of nostalgia.

Shruti wiped her tears and took a deep, calming breath.

Unknown to her, uncle ne dusri shadi ker li thi and unki new family ko Abhira ki aur tumhari existence ke bare mein pata bhi nahin tha.

Shruti,s voice trembled with hurt as she spoke.

Abhir and Armaan looked at each other, their hearts aching with the weight of her pain, their eyes wide with shock.

What!!!

Abhir gasped in shock and Shruti nodded her head in positive.

True. Abhira ne khud ko sambhal liya aur at least koshish ki but things took a turn when aunty re married someone.

Abhir and Armaan looked at each other, taken aback by her words.

Abhir,s heart raced with uncertainty as he looked at Shruti.

Mom ki re marriage ke baad kya hua?

Abhir asked, a hint of hurt evident in his voice.

Phir kya hua?

Armaan asked, his voice trembling with pain.

Shruti took a deep, calming breath trying to control her racing heart and before she could answer, she heard a phone ringing and realized that Abhira has left her phone here.

Akshara,s name flashed on the screen and Abhir saw it.

He looked at Shruti and Armaan and gestured them to come out.

He held the phone and the trio walked out and sat in Armaan,s car

Abhir answered the call.

Abhira kaisa hai Yuvraj? Acha laga na?

Abhir could hear Akshara,s happy voice and his hand clenched at his side.

Bahot acha laga maa.

Abhir said, his voice carrying a hint of barely controlled anger.

Abhir.

Akshara sounded puzzled.

Shruti gritted her teeth.

Aapne sahi nahin kiya Akshara aunty.

Shruti said though gritted teeth, her eyes clouded with furry.

Maine Kya kiya?

Akshara questioned.

Jo kiya Abhira ki bhalai ke liye kiya

Abhira ko uske uss past ke samne khada ker ke jisse woh bhagna chah rahi thi?

Shruti asked. She didn't raise her voice but a hint of anger was evident in her tone.

I'm coming home maa aur iska jawab aapko mujhe dena hoga.

Abhir said trying to remain as calm as he could.

Main kyun jawab doon Abhir. Armaan isn't right for her aur main sahi insaan dhoondh rahi hoon uske liye.

Abhira ke mana kerne ke baad bhi. She had told you ke usne Armaan ko chuna hai apne liye but still you went ahead with your plan.

Shruti said, her voice carrying a hint of accusation.

Armaan who was shocked till now, placed a hand on his racing heart and exhaled softly.

Akshara ma'am.

Armaan spoke, his voice filled with respect.

Maine kya kiya hai jo main perfect nahin hoon Abhira ke liye?

Armaan asked calmly.

Main apni beti ko takleef mein nahin dekh sakti Armaan.

Akshara,s words were followed by a heavy exhale.

I want to know the reason.

Armaan said gulping softly, his voice filled with determination.

I don't think ke main batana chahati hoon tumhein. Just leave her and walk away from her life.

Akshara said in a commanding tone and Shruti and Abhir gasped hearing her not able to understand her behavior towards him.

Armaan took a deep breath and spoke, his voice carrying a heartfelt vow

Nahin Akshara ma'am. Main Abhira ko nahin chorounga. Tab tak jab tak woh mujhe nahin choregi.

Abhir looked at Armaan with admiration proud of his choice.

Mujhe samajh nahin aa raha aunty. Aap Abhira se uski khushi kyun cheen-na chahati hain.

Shruti said tiredly.

Aap usse ussi insaan ko cheen rahi hain jisse woh bahot pyaar kerti hai.

Armaan gasped at Shruti,s words, his eyes wide with disbelief and his heart started racing in his chest.

That's it.

Abhir said determined.

Main ghar aa raha hoon and you'll tell me everything.

With this, Abhir ended the call.

The atmosphere in the car was heavy with tension and the trio exchanged glances.

Finally Armaan broke the silence, his voice filled with concern.

Tum donon ghar jao ma'am ke paas main Abhira ke paas jata hoon.

Main bhi chalunga tere sath.

Abhir said concerned but Shruti placed a hand on his shoulder.

No Abhir. Let Armaan handle her. She might open up to him.

Shruti said softly.

Per...

Ho sakta hai woh humare samne baat ghooma de.

Shruti said softly and Abhir sighed heavily considering her words.

Sure.

Armaan looked at Shruti.

Koi idea hai ke Abhira kahan hogi iss time?

Armaan asked worriedly. Shruti smiled softly and nodded her head in positive.

End Of Chapter!!!!

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