Shakhi SS : The Story Of Us| EPILOGUE - Pg 30 | Jul 24, 2021 - Page 12

Beautiful update Anjana! Update soon. Need to know what happens next. Curiosity is killing me! They are both so in love and even today they yearn for each other. What could have happened?

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CHAPTER 8

It was about 6 years back from now, when Shaurya Sabherwal, the cold and professional man, director and lecturer at SIAC, fell head over heals for someone one could have never imagined about.

She was none other than Anokhi Bhalla, the same student whom he used to dislike enormously when she had entered SIAC.

Shaurya Sabherwal used to divide his life into two phases - One before he met Anokhi, and one after that.

After their meet, his life started to change. As days passed, Shaurya realised what a women she was. She changed his perspective towards life and very easily broke the indestructible cage he had built around his heart.

He was recognised for his reserved personality by all. He was the the suave gentleman, who used to keep things to himself.

Until Anokhi.

She not only healed his entirety, but also helped him to shed the mask he used to put on his face to hide his sentiments.

Their bond grew.

He got to know the hurdles she had faces and the troubles she had survived. He regretted the times when he himself had caused nuances for the little woman.

Hadn't she entered in his life, he wouldn't have been able to understand his own mother ever. She gave his family back to him.

Their courteous smiles soon turned into teases and laughters. When the touches became intimate, the hearts started supervising minds, and the stomachs got filled with butterflies, they knew they had fell for each other.

After Aastha and Shaurya's reconciliation, Shaurya persuaded Aastha to come back to Sabherwal House, which she completely denied. Shaan, Shaurya and Anokhi often used to visit her and spend some quality time at her house.

Things became the best when Shaurya and Anokhi confessed their feelings and accepted their relationship romantically.

The not-so-talkative Shaurya Sabherwal felt as if he was finally living, experiencing new emotions everyday. He began laughing, more than he had ever in his life. A constant smile danced on his lips, when he was with her.

He vowed to himself that he would always protect that one women, who made his life worth living once again.

Anokhi, on the other hand, had never felt so loved and cared about in her life. What suprised her was the fact that this affection was coming from a person who used to be at loggerheads with her, every single moment.

She felt ecstatic, seeing the transformation Shaurya went through. How the once misogynist man, soon turned into the most supportive human she had even seen.

Their life after they had confessed their love to each other was perfect, atleast for them. They fitted together like two pieces of a puzzle, both emotionally or physically.

They remained in two years of courtship, as they had planned on getting married after Anokhi would graduate and seek a job.

They chose to keep their relationship a secret, and only a few well wishers knew about it.

It was around 4 years from now, when Anokhi graduated from SIAC. Shaurya couldn't be more proud of her, when he saw her name on the top of the list of accolades.

She, standing with the graduation hat on her head, with a scroll in her palms, and he, the professor, standing close to her, for the perfect picture.

She gushed and he laughed when they both looked at the students who were clicking their pictures, having no idea that they both had many pictures together, already.

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Shaurya was driving his car, while his lips constantly whistled to synchronize with the tune of the song that played on the sterio.

Ofcourse he was in a good mood, now that Anokhi had graduated, he had already started planning on how he would propose to her. Just the thought of him regarding her as his wife gave him utter bliss.

He stopped his car in front of Aastha's house and stepped out, planning to pay her a suprise visit. He had frequently been giving her these visits, after they had restored their bond.

Tring.

"Shaurya! Come inside." Aastha always greeted him, elated.

"Hey mom." He touched her feet in gratitude, and made his way inside.

"You know what mom? I've something incredible to share with you." He said with excitement, a sparkle glinting in his eyes.

"Really! What is it?" She asked curiously.

"I'm going to ask Anokhi to marry me!" He disclosed, with a wide grin.

"Oh my god Shaurya! You both! Oh my god. I'm so happy." Aastha said with ecstacy.

"Even I'm so happy mom. This is like a dream come true." He moved towards Aastha.

She engulfed his son in her arms, while her eyes brimmed at the sudden joy she was experiencing. Her son was finally happy, with her favorite student. And the best part was that, she was now able to take a part in his happiness.

But suddenly, her lips curved downwards.

Her body, which was till now tingling with joy, fell numb.

Lines appeared on her forehead, as soon as a certain realisation dawned upon her.

Her hands, which were holding him tightly in her embrace, withdrew and fell down.

"Mom?"

She had no answer.

Shaurya slowly moved out of her, and looked at her. Her face was tensed, as if she had recalled the most horrible encounter of her life.

Actually, she just had.

"Mom! What happened?"

"Shaurya."

"Yes mom?"

"You can't marry her."

"What? What are you saying mom?"

"You can't marry her Shaurya."

"WHAT ARE...WHAT HAPPENED...WHY?"

"Shaurya, sit down. Listen to me."

"Yes please. Say what you want to say, quickly."

She made him seated on the couch, and sat beside him.

"Shaurya. Anokhi is a progressive woman. She wants to work in her life, She wants to achieve her dreams. You very well know how she ran from her wedding to get admission in SIAC.."

"So what? I support her totally. And we had mutually decided that we'll get married after she has a stable career. And now that time has come."

"No Shaurya. She doesn't know that your family will never let her work. She is living in a bubble. And you too in fact."

"Rubbish. Why would Sabherwals have an objection in letting her work?"

"Because they are regressive. They'll never accept her as their daughter-in-law."

"We'll ofcourse they will. I'm happy, and that is enough for them to accept this marriage."

"Do you actually know why I was pushed out of that house? Do you know why you were left abandoned? Do you know why I can never step back in that house?"

He looked at her with perplexed eyes.

He noticed a fear in her eyes.

And she told him the whole fiasco she had faced, 25 years ago.

"First of all I can't believe this wholeheartedly. And secondly, I will eventually persuade Badi Ma and Bade Papa. I will not mess up with Anokhi's life and will not let anyone do that."

"Shau-"

"Bye mom. Goodnight."

~

Shaurya stepped inside the Sabherwal mansion. His countenance was frowning.

"Badi Ma!" He shouted, while barging inside her room.

"Yes, Shaurya."

"I want to talk to you about something."

"What happened?"

"I'm in love with Anokhi Bhalla."

Terror rose on Devi's face. She suddenly felt the ground beneath her slipping away.

"What?!"

"I love Anokhi, Badi Ma."

"How....when did this happen?"

"Actually...we are in a relationship since two years. I want to marry her. I hope you are okay with this..."

"Ofcourse I'm not okay Shaurya! That girl is not suitable for you. You are a Sabherwal, I myself will find a girl for you that matches our..."

"-I love her Badi Ma. And I will marry her."

"You are not understanding Shaurya. She'll leave you like Aastha did. These kind of women ruin the house."

"Enough Badi Ma. What do you mean by these kind of women?

"Shaurya you are not understanding-".

"I think you should think about this badi ma. Because I'll not think about any other woman except Anokhi ever. Accept the reality as soon as possible."

"I will never accept her."

A frustrated Shaurya ran inside his room.

He pinched his nose and rubbed his palms over his face, trying to calm his confused state of mind.

Someone knocked at his room's door.

"Shaurya bhaiya."

"Kanchan, what's up?"

"Did you talk to Badi Ma... About you and Anokhi?"

"Yeah. Leave me alone for a while Kanchan."

"Shaurya Bhaiya, I want to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"I don't want you and Anokhi to meet the same fate that Taiji and Tauji did. If you'll bring Anokhi to this house, I'm sorry to say, but Badi Ma and Bade Papa will make her life hell."

"What do you want to say?"

"Yes Shaurya Bhaiya. Me and Ma are rotting in this hell since our respective marriage. The ideology of the Sabherwals is different and will not change."

"Why doesn't any one in this house take a stand for their self!"

"Because we can't. We really can't."

Shaurya was suddenly feeling helpless. He could see his dream of having a family with Anokhi fading away.

Until an idea clicked in his head.

"You're right Kanchan. I can't mess up with Anokhi's life. She deserves so much and more. I have to do something.

Maybe, I can persuade her to never get married."

"What do you mean?"

Kanchan was taken aback at his statement.

"What if, we stay in a live-in Kanchan?"

"But you always wanted to get married to her."

"But I do not want her to thrive in this hell."

~

Shaurya unlocked Anokhi's room with the keys he had and stepped inside.

"Anokhi!"

"Hie!"

She came running and went straight into his arms. He did not hug her back.

"How are you?" He asked with hesitancy.

"What? I just met you in the afternoon." She chuckled at his stupid question.

"Yeah, so I can't ask my girlfriend how she is again?"

"Okay fine. I'm good. Anything else?"

"Yes."

"What now?"

"Actually, I want to talk to you."

He gripped her shoulders and made her sit on the bed. He kneeled down in front of her.

"What is it Shaurya?"

"Nothing serious. I was just thinking, that don't you think we'll be better off as a live-in couple, than as husband-wife?"

"That's a ridiculous joke."

"I'm not joking Anokhi. Seriously, don't you think marriage is too old school?"

"No it isn't. What happened to you? You always wanted to get married. What's up with this new obsession."

"No, I never wanted to get married. I just used to say that because I didn't want to disappoint you. I never want to get married and have kids."

He pierced his nails in his fists that curled behind his back. He knew he was hurting her, but he was doing this for her welfare only.

"Shaurya? Have you lost your sanity? What the hell are you saying? What happened to the man who wanted to settle down with me and have a tiny, loving family?"

"I still want to settle down with you Anokhi. Think about it, we both love each other. We'll enjoy the rest of our living in each other's company.

Besides that, you know my family. They are so regressive. Then shan't we drop this idea of marriage and live a fresh life?"

"NO. I just don't know what has taken over you suddenly. Have some sleep, I hope you come back to your senses after some time."

"I want you to think about this Anokhi."

"What is there to think about? Shaurya? I can't belive what you are saying."

"I don't want to get married, Anokhi."

"I can't live with some one who can't give me a family Shaurya."

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Present day

Shaurya took a sharp intake of breath. A tear rolled down Anokhi's eyes.

They slipped into a slumber, thinking about their past. Recalling it was even more painful.

Before they knew, the sun rays already dawned upon them, announcing the arrival of the new day.

"Ready for the meeting?" Shaan texted Anokhi in the morning.

"Yes sir. Will reach SIAC in few minutes." She replied back.

Anokhi's cab stopped in front of the college in no time.

She stepped out, and marched her way towards the meeting room. She had to discuss about some formalities with Shaurya before the meeting could begin.

When she reached the room, she found Shaurya already present there, not to her suprise. He had always been punctual.

"Good morning." She greeted him, placing her bag on the table.

"Good morning Miss Bhalla. How are you feeling now?" He asked her.

"I'm fine."

"Shall we begin with the work?"

"Sure."

~*~

Hey guys!

Didn't proofread, so please ignore the errors made.

Thankyou for you lovely feedbacks on the last chapter <3

Finally the truth is out, do tell what you guys think of this chapter by voting and commenting down. Looking forward to your reviews.

More revelations in next chap!

Thankyou for reading :)

Link for Chapter 9 -

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/157906535

Wow, this was something! Also the first few paragraphs are actually them, their story, how their equation from a prof & a student who couldn't stand eo started, how they became protective of eo & finally fell in love ❤️

Their past was so beautiful & felt nice reading until ofc Aastha's past was revealed to Shaurya. He had to have a jhatka. BM oh BM 🤡 What a clown woman, she's one really big idiot to criticise women saying Sabherwal's are only hiring women for their men as mere naukrani's without a voice but with ample of kids & when you can't have kids, for the property you snatch away others kids 😡

Enjoyed reading this chap & waiting for the next!

Interesting...not what i expected truly... so he decided on a live-in to avoid bringing her to sabherwal house...hmmm i would hv opted for marriage but living on their own instead of SH which sounds absolutely sinister...waiting excitedly to see how they contemplate their present😊💖

Why did Shaurya not think of moving out of Sabherwal Mansion?? Why he thought that if they r in live-in relationship Anokhi will be spared the torture?

I hope there's more to the flashback, it feels incomplete.

Looking forward to the next update.

Thanks for the Tag😊😘

Awesome update......waiting for next ....❤

THis FF is going really Awesome :)

Thanks for the tag. Just fin reading it. was beautiful