Episode 62: Echoes of Destiny
With the rain pouring down relentlessly, Ishaan and Savi huddled close together as they worked to assess the car's condition. Despite their efforts, the problem remained elusive, obscured by the darkness and the roar of the storm.
Ishaan's brow furrowed in frustration as he tried to make sense of the engine's stubborn refusal to start.
Ishaan: "It's no use. I can't figure out what's wrong. We'll have to wait for the rain to let up before we can try anything else."
Savi nodded, her nerves on edge as she cast anxious glances into the surrounding darkness.
But then, unexpectedly, her demeanor changed. Her eyes flashed with an unsettling intensity, and her voice took on a cold, menacing tone.
Savi: "Mr Ishaan Bhosle, you thought you could hide the truth from me, didn't you? But I know everything now. I know about Ramtek."
Ishaan's heart skipped a beat at the mention of the incident that had haunted him for years. He felt a surge of panic rise within him, knowing that his darkest secret was about to be exposed.
Ishaan: "Savi, please. I can explain, I mean I have already shared everything in that letter which you have read and then only we have taken our relationship seriously."
But Savi ignored his pleas, her gaze fixed on him with unwavering determination.
Savi: "You confessed everything in that letter, didn't you? How you accidentally caused the death of my family with Samrudh's bullet. Then why did you tear that letter and hide the first half in your father’s diary?”
Ishaan's confusion deepened, his mind racing to understand Savi's accusations.
Ishaan: "Savi, where did my father come into this? I don't understand what you're telling me right now and why."
Savi: "I discovered the torn letter while staying at your father's house, preparing for my exams. It hurt me deeply, Ishaan. I loved you, but the betrayal cut me to the core. I planned to make you pay for what you did, to make you suffer as I have. I will just KILL you.”
Savi's voice trembled with rage as tears streamed down her cheeks. She stood up abruptly, her hands clenched into fists, and struck Ishaan's chest before collapsing to the ground, overcome by emotion.
Ishaan, stunned by Savi's outburst, realized the depth of her pain. He recalled the moment where he had kept a truth and love confession letter in the books to be given to savi and handed it over to Shantanu. His father would have done it intentionally to save their relationship but he was unhappy with it and more upset seeing Savi’s state.
Kneeling beside her, Ishaan gently lifted Savi's tear-streaked face, cupped her cheeks, fixes her wet hair and says, "Savi, I never had any wrong intentions, not even now. Punish me if you must. I am your culprit. Throw me off the cliff if it eases your pain."
Savi's sobs grew louder, her anger giving way to sorrow.
Savi: "I will KILL you for sure but I cannot. Because despite everything, I still love you."
As Savi's voice wavered, tears welled up in her eyes, reflecting the turmoil raging within her. She struggled to reconcile her feelings of love with the pain of betrayal, torn between the desire for revenge and the longing for reconciliation.
He holds her in his embrace and says, “Savi, till today I always think instead of your family I should have died.”
THE WORDS ECHOED IN THE GHATS OF LONAVALA
Savi comes out of the embrace and says, “I hate you but I love you, as I had said once, if anyone dares to harm you, they'll have to walk over my dead body first.”
THE WORDS ECHOED IN THE GHATS OF LONAVALA
Who knows what destiny has in store for them, or why and how?
Where these two souls were trying hard to cope up with their intense situation, as they sat in the darkness, a chill wind swept through the night, carrying with it a sense of foreboding.
One car took a U-turn and started heading towards them, the same shadows that had been following them emerging from the dark.
Where the threat was lurking upon ISHVI, somewhere far away, in a Vitthal Rukamni temple, the bells started ringing on their own due to the winds.
The screen splits on the car approaching IshVi and the pious murti of Vitthal Rukmani!
To be continued… (Fight on the hills)
Episode 61: Into the Night: A Journey of Shadows
After the happiness and celebrations of the graduation results, as the days passed, Savi immersed herself in rigorous preparation for the UPSC prelims, staying at Isha Mam’s home. With Ishaan's and her mother-in-law’s unwavering support and encouragement, she tackled each subject with determination, fueled by her dream of becoming an IAS officer. The month flew by in a blur of study sessions, mock exams, and last-minute revisions. Finally, the day of the prelims arrived. With a mix of nerves and excitement, Savi entered the examination hall, ready to give her best. The hours ticked by slowly as she navigated through the challenging questions, drawing on the knowledge and skills she had honed over months of preparation.
After the grueling exam, Savi emerged feeling both relieved and apprehensive. She knew that the road ahead would be tough, with the main exam and interview still looming on the horizon. But for now, she allowed herself a moment of quiet celebration, grateful for the opportunity to pursue her dreams.
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One fine evening, while sitting on the balcony of ISHANU home, Savi surprised Ishaan with an unexpected request.
Savi: "Ishaan, I've been thinking. How about a spontaneous trip to Lonavala?"
Ishaan looked up from his work, surprised by her suggestion but intrigued by the idea.
Ishaan: "Lonavala? That sounds amazing! But what brought this on all of a sudden?"
Savi smiled, a playful glint in her eyes.
Savi: "Well, we've both been working so hard lately, and I thought we could use a little break. Plus, Lonavala is supposed to be absolutely beautiful this time of year."
Ishaan considered her proposal for a moment, then nodded with a smile of his own.
Ishaan: "You know what? I think you're right. Let's do it! A spontaneous trip sounds like just what we need."
Despite the fatigue from the day's workload, Ishaan eagerly agreed, craving a break from the hustle and bustle of routine life.
With their decision made, they quickly made arrangements for their trip, packing their bags and setting off in their car towards the tranquil hills of Lonavala.
They set off in their car, the gentle patter of rain against the windshield adding to the soothing ambiance.
But as they ventured deeper into the winding roads of Lonavala, a sense of unease crept over Savi. She couldn't shake the feeling that they were being followed, a shadow lurking just beyond the reach of their headlights.
As they rounded a bend in the road, a sudden flash of lightning illuminated the sky, briefly casting the surrounding landscape in stark relief. In that split second, they caught a glimpse of headlights in the distance, trailing behind them like ominous eyes in the darkness.
Savi gasped in shock, her grip on the passenger seat tightening even further as Ishaan's car skidded on the wet pavement, lurching dangerously off course.
Savi: "Ishaan, look out!"
With a heart-stopping jolt, the car came to a sudden halt, teetering on the edge of a steep ravine. Savi and Ishaan sat in stunned silence, the echoes of their near-miss reverberating in the stillness of the night.
Ishaan: "That was close... Are you alright?"
Savi nodded, her breath coming in short, shaky gasps.
Savi: "Yeah... I think so. But what was that? Did you see that car following us?"
Ishaan shook his head, his expression grave.
Ishaan: "I didn't see anything. But whatever it was, it's gone now. Let's just focus on getting out of here."
Somehow, the car couldn't restart. Rain started pouring heavily as they navigated through the ghats, and the lack of streetlights only added to the darkness and sense of isolation. The ominous clouds and distant thunder rumbled, spreading chills and a sense of impending danger.
Feeling a sense of urgency, Ishaan turned to Savi.
Ishaan: “There’s no other option. I have to step out and check the car. With no lights and this rain, it's risky. Could you help me by holding the torch we have in the seat pocket?”
Savi nodded, her heart pounding with anxiety. She reached for the torch and held it tightly as they both stepped out of the car, their senses heightened by the eerie silence of the night.
As they opened the hood of the car, the sound of rain intensified, masking any other noises that might have been lurking in the darkness.
To be Continued… (Ganja style same precap: rains, dark night, hills, car collision, looming threat of goons, and much more!)
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