Bihaan sat on the floor as the reality knocked the air from him. No, this can't be true. He felt as if he is the most useless person in this world. How could he let that happen? How couldn't see what was she doing? Oh, Thapki... What have you done? He was already under the guilt of marrying her, and now this!! How will he live now under the guilt that Thapki became a maid so that he gets to live in Pandey Nivas? How will he bear the guilt that for him, for him only, Thapki underwent so much toture daily? He held his head with both his hands. Tears threatened to flow from his eyes and his heart was pierced with so much pain and hurt that Bihaan's very soul shook with its impact.
Thapki was standing like a statue near her husband. He looked like total mess. Bihaan was shaking. Fearing for him, Thapki sat in front him and gently nudged. "Bihaan..."
"Kyu Thapki? Tumne aisa kyu kiya? Am I so irresponsible that I can't feed you or arrange rent for this stable?"
"Nahi Bihaan.."
"Then why didn't you tell me that MA asked for rent? Aaj aagar hum bauji se milne andar nahi jaate to, Hume to pata hi nahi chalta? You made me fall in my eyes once again, Thapki! I already stooped low by cheating you, now how would I live with this guilt? How?"
"Bihaan, I know you can't live without your family, and I can't see you in pain" tears rolled down Thapki's eyes as she confessed the real reason behind her step. Bihaan loves his family and Thapki can't let him suffer for her. In these days, Thapki realised that Bihaan is the only person who value her as she is. She has started to love him silently. He cares for her so much, only a person in love can do so much care. She has seen how Bihaan notices and understands her feelings even without words. He has carried her to the hospital, saved her, left his home, his family just for her. Can't she do this little for him? Can't she work in her own home for the man she love?
Thapki placed her hand on Bihaan's shoulder. He looked at her with those soulful eyes. Thapki's heart wrenched seeing the pain in his eyes.
"Bihaan, I am not maid here. This is our home, your home, my husband's. Nobody becomes maid working in her own home. And if they are offering us to remain in this stable for me working there, what's the big deal?"
"No Thapki, its insult. To you. I can imagine how much pain can MA and Shradha cause to you." Bihaan paused for a second to notice the surprise in Thapki's face. "Yes Thapki. I know MA hates you. I know it from very beginning. And Shradha just fueled that hatred. I know everything but can't do anything. I am helpless. If I open my mouth, everyone will know and this family will be shattered . please forgive me for my sins. Just because of me, you underwent so much trauma and pain." Bihaan took her hands and caressed her calouses. The soft hands were somewhat rough now. He tried to soothen her pain with his touch. When the hearts are full of love, you don't need to express it. Bihaan's eyes and touch conveyed the love he has for his wife.
Tears brimmed on Thapki's eyes. The soft touches of Bihaan's fingers soothed her soul. She felt content as if her soul found its other half in this cruel world. She understood that just like her, Bihaan is in love too. She let him hold her hands when she rested her head on his shoulder. They were in a stable, but for those lovestruck souls, it became the heaven. No one uttered a word for a long time. But every word of love was said and every promise to be together was exchanged. They were in love, finally.
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