Last Part
With the weight of Geet's revelation about Charu heavy in his heart, Maan finds himself struggling between disbelief and horror. His entire life, he’s been the protective older brother, trusting Charu without question. But now, the details Geet shared are too disturbing to ignore, and deep down, fragments of past moments begin to piece together a new, horrifying reality.
Maan’s Bedroom, Midnight
Maan stares out over the dark ocean, the silence punctuated by the faint sound of the waves. The memories flood back—the strange interruptions, Charu’s clinging possessiveness, her manipulations veiled as "family concerns." Her calculated smiles, the control she exerted, even on his interactions with Geet. It all churns inside him, a sickening realization dawning.
Suddenly, he feels Geet’s hand on his shoulder, bringing him back to the present.
Geet: “Maan, are you okay? I know this… it’s not easy. But I couldn’t keep it from you.”
Maan: voice low, strained “I was blind, Geet. All those years, I thought… I thought I was protecting her. I had no idea what she was capable of. That she—” he stops, the words nearly choking him “…would go to such extremes.”
Geet holds his hand tightly, grounding him.
Geet: “You’ve been through enough. We both have. But Maan, we need to put an end to this. Charu is dangerous. You know that now.”
He nods, a newfound resolve hardening in his eyes.
The Confrontation
The next morning, Maan asks Charu to join him in the study, his demeanor icily calm. She arrives, wearing a carefully curated look of innocence, though a glint of something darker flashes in her eyes.
Charu: “Bhai, you wanted to see me?”
Maan: without preamble “I know what you did, Charu. To Akhil, to Geet, and to… Sonia.”
Charu’s expression shifts, her facade of sweetness cracking as her eyes darken. She forces a mocking laugh.
Charu: “What are you talking about? You’ve been listening to Geet’s lies, haven’t you? She’s manipulating you against me.”
Maan: voice unwavering “Enough. I’m not here to argue, Charu. I want the truth, and I already know more than you think. You were the one who sabotaged the car, weren’t you? That night, it wasn’t an accident.”
For the first time, a glimmer of fear flickers across her face, quickly masked by defiance.
Charu: “If you cared so much about that fiancée of yours and her child, maybe you would have saved them. You were so busy playing the loving, doting brother that you missed everything. They weren’t enough for you. No one ever was.”
Maan clenches his fists, struggling to control the surge of rage within him.
Maan: “They were my family, Charu! And I trusted you—protected you through everything. I thought you were… you’re my sister, Charu. How could you do this? And to go after Geet… to try to hurt me with these… sick manipulations?”
Charu takes a step closer, a twisted smile curving on her lips.
Charu: “Yes, I did it. I wanted her out of your life, Maan. Both Sonia and this… Geet. No one could ever love you the way I do. I was everything to you, and then she came in, filling your head with lies, trying to take you away.”
Maan: coldly “This isn’t love, Charu. This is madness. You were my sister… my only family after we lost our parents. But you turned this… twisted. You killed Sonia and my child. You manipulated my entire life.”
Charu’s twisted smile falters, a flicker of desperation in her eyes as she realizes the finality of his words.
Charu: “Maan, please, don’t do this… we’re meant to be together. You know it, I know it. Just forget about Geet. She doesn’t love you like I do!”
Maan: in a cold whisper “I have nothing left to say to you, Charu. From now on, we’re done.”
As he turns to leave, Charu lunges forward, her nails digging into his arm, her voice becoming a shrill whisper.
Charu: “If I can’t have you, Maan, then no one will. You’ll regret this. I’ll make sure of it.”
He pulls free, looking back at her one last time, his heart shattered by the darkness he sees in his sister’s eyes.
Aftermath
Maan takes legal action, having Charu committed to a psychiatric facility with maximum security, ensuring that she’ll never be able to harm anyone again. It’s a painful decision, one that haunts him, but he knows it’s the only way to prevent further harm.
With Akhil’s company bankrupt and Charu out of their lives, Maan and Geet find a measure of peace. Yet, the scars left behind by Charu’s betrayal run deep, and it takes time for both of them to heal.
A Few Months Later: The Wedding
In a quiet ceremony on Maan’s Greek island, Maan and Geet exchange vows, their hearts finally unburdened, their love strong enough to weather any storm. Geet’s family, a few close friends, and Maan’s grandfather are the only ones present.
Maan: as he slips the ring onto her finger “We’ve been through so much, Geet. But I promise, from now on, it’s only us. Only happiness, only love.”
Geet: smiling through her tears “I never thought I’d find a love like this, Maan. No matter what we’ve faced, I’d do it all over again to be here with you.”
They kiss, sealing their vows, and the applause of those closest to them echoes softly around the garden.
Epilogue: One Year Later
Maan and Geet’s life together flourishes. Their business grows, their bond deepens, and they find a renewed sense of hope as they welcome their first child, a bright-eyed little girl who has Maan’s intensity and Geet’s warm smile.
As they sit on the beach, watching the sunset with their daughter, they realize that they’ve finally found peace, building a life free from the shadows of the past.
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