Part 15-
"Oi what are you on about you'd rather not have nightmares" shouted Neil running after Avni
She rolled her eyes, stopping she turned around "you're so obsessed with me, stop chasing me"
Neil spluttered, not sure what to say
"Well I"
"Well you what" Avni tipped her head to the side
"You, I" he groaned, throwing his head back making her chuckle
Neil put his hand up as his phone rang "just one second, ill deal with you after"
He wriggled his eyebrows as he spoke on the phone
"What do you mean you have a video" his eyes narrowed, darkening he muttered a "send it to me"
"Avni, the investigator found a file on Vidyut's work laptop of "
He paused, her face paling she stepped back, "I asked him to send it to me, so that I can show my aunt, if you want, then she will finally know you're being honest"
Avni grimaced "I dont think she will want to see the proof"
"We have to try Avni" Neil cupped her face
"If we wait until the time feels right, we will wait forever, we have to do this now, when its scary and you're unsure, because that's when you know its worth it, thats when you know the time is right, when it feels wrong"
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Ragini looked up at Neil and Avni, she held out her hand for the phone which Neil placed in her hand
Ragini watched as Avni sipped on her tea, with a smile she pressed play on the video
Neil grabbed her wrist, "wait, what you see now, you can never unsee, are you sure"
Ragini was sure her son wasnt capable of abuse, yet the fear instilled within Neil's eyes made her doubt for a second her own beliefs. It was true once something was done it could not be undone, she watched Avni finish her drink then pressed play again
She jumped back at Avni's scream on the phone, she looked over at Neil who held her hand tightly when she flinched, his thumb tracing circles on her hand
Tears made its way down Ragini's face when Vidyut raised his hand on Avni again
Shutting the phone off she wiped her tears
"Avni I'm"
Avni wretched, standing up she wiped sweat from her forehead, then fell into Neil
"Avni, Avni"
Ragini shook her head "Im so sorry Neil"
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5 hours later-
Neil stood up fast, the doctor walking in.
"Tell me she's okay" he begged, fearful to lose the beautiful woman who had only now got a new lease on life
"Shes okay, seemed she accidentaly ingested poison"
Neil glared at Ragini before turning back to the doctor "Can I see her"
The doctor nodded, pointing to the room he walked away
Neil ran in, watching Avni smile softly at him
"Avni, im so sorry, I didnt know, you have to believe that, yeah"
Neil's voice held sincerity, she held out her hand which he placed in hers
"I believe you"
He sighed in relief "Ill call the police straight away and"
Avni shook her head
"I told them it was an accident, we dont need to make this worse, I understand why she hates me Neil, I killed her son, anyone would feel that way, shes a mother doing what a mother should, that doesnt make her bad"
Ragini knocked on the door, Avni beckoned her forward
"I just wanted to apologise, as a woman first of all, for doubting you straight away, as a mother because you were like my child and I let you down"
Avni shook her head "You didnt know and that's okay, please dont embarass me "
Ragini wiped her tears "As your mother in law, its my job to ensure you have another husband"
Avni paled, Neil turned on his heel
Ragini smiled "And who better than Neil, if you'll have him that is, because its clear to me you already have his heart, he's never looked at anyone the way he does with you"
Avni felt her stomach knot, surely a man like Neil would never want a woman like her, so wounded and scarred
Neil pointed his finger at her "I know what you're thinking and you can stop right there, ill be here, if you'll have me, I promise to never bring pickles anywhere near you"
Avni laughed through her tears and opened her arms, he graciously hugged her, Ragini smiled and walked out of the room giving the two some privacy
They say opposites attract, and Neil and Avni couldnt be more far apart, but thats all part of the journey, learning to love again is all part of the healing.
And when you have met the right person, no matter the obstacles or difficulties, your heart just knows.
So this is the end of this story, I usually finish my stories with a grand I love you, or a marriage etc, but then again it doesnt have to be an ending for it to be happy.
Relationships take time and they're still on their journey to love, so rather than rush and take them there, I will leave the rest to your imagination, thank you for reading, stay blessed you beautiful people! X
Jhanak
Shiv Shakti
