(PRESENT DAY)
Till now, Raman had bottled up a terrible amount of agony, in his heart. The lava had to erupt. He just had to pour his heart out to Ishita. The guilt was clearly evident in his eyes; welled up with tears which flowed like a river down his cheeks. The guilt was eating him up. He lay on his bed, in an attempt to fall asleep. He had failed; his mind was filled with an awful lot of thoughts, to even think of sleep.
HE HAD TO TALK TO HER; ANYHOW TODAY ITSELF!!!
It was past midnight! She hadn't yet returned from her clinic. It was the only avenue which kept her far, far away from Raman's sight. She loved him with all her heart BUT he had failed her! This lady had done all she could to keep his family together. Yet, what had she got in return: SUSPICION?! Their love had been gradual yet beautifully developed. Their marriage was a mere compromise "Sirf Ruhi Ke Liye". Through time, however, an unusual bond had been created. That of friendship, understanding and affection. Where had this understanding vanished when Raman suspected HIS wife of having an extra- marital affair with Mani? Couldn't Raman have communicated his fears to Ishita? Raman had attempted to do so. Yet when he saw Ishita in the arms of a stranger, mouthing, an unabashed "I love you", it overwhelmed him. It left him in a state of complete shock... Raman's mind had shut down. The ability of him to think had ceased to exist. Raman had failed to comprehend that Ishita was a selfless woman. Ishita had married him for Ruhi's sake; at the time she hated him the most.
THINGS HAD CHANGED: NEW LOVE WAS BUDDING!
(BEFORE REALISATION DAWNED UPON HIM)
Raman's mind and heart were continuously landing him in a dilemma. Deep down in his heart, he know that HIS "JHANSI KI RANI" could never betray his trust! After all, she wasn't Shagun, the one who had broken Raman's heart in pieces, leaving him on unjustified bases. Ishita was the woman who healed his wounds and joined together the broken pieces of Raman's heart!
(ONCE RAMAN HAD LEARNED THAT ISHITA DID ALL OF THIS "SIRF RAMAN KI LIYE")
Raman was lost in deep thought when he heard the door squeak. It broke his trance. He turned his head, in an attempt to strike a conversation with Ishita. Ishita was in NO mood to tolerate this BEAST that Raman had become these past few days. She was taking her night clothes out when Raman stood up to approach her. She bridled a little yet stood firm against the cupboard.
"Why should I go out? I'm not scared of him!" A voice paved it's way into Ishita's mind.
Ishita became resolute; completely determined to brave the odds that were staring her right into the eyes. Raman brought Ishita towards himself; away from the support of the cupboard.
"I want you to hear me out!" Raman said as though dictating.
"Oh toh ab "Ravan Kumar" se "Dictator Kumar" baane ka irada hai?" Ishita said mockingly.
"Jaanta hoon ke tumhare dil ko takleef di hai maine..." Ishita interrupted, not wanting to hear a single word come out of Raman.
"Sorry kehna chahte hain?" I don't need your sorries Raman!"
On that note, Ishita stormed past Raman...
She had now changed into her night dress and went to sleep, turning her back to him.
Raman dropped to the floor. He was broken and this time; nothing could piece his heart back together. This man showed up a very strong exterior but inside his heart was bleeding in pain.
Ishita was so close to him; yet so far!
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