Originally posted by: Alter_Eg0
A stunning Runak moment today…
As Ani opens the door, his eyes immediately lock onto the figure stepping into his home. His hand, frozen midair from opening the door, slowly drops as his gaze drinks her in. For a fleeting moment, it’s just the realization... she’s here!
Then, as Jhanak steps into full view, his breath catches, and he stumbles back slightly. Is it the sheer shock of her presence? Or the stark contrast of the loud dress and heavy makeup... a haunting trace of where she has just escaped from? All he knows is that she’s safe. His silent prayer has been answered.
Relief washes over him. It looks like he wants to say something... but instead, his eyes soften, filled with quiet gratitude. Then, with a blink, his gaze shifts to something deeper and restrained...
Jhanak standing before him, takes a deep breath, searching... for understanding... for reassurance... for a sign that he sees what she has been through. And then in his soft eyes, she finds it. He knows. He always does.
Before either can speak, Choton arrives, breaking the moment, inviting her inside. Ani steadies himself for what is to come, turns and walks away, but Jhanak lingers. Her gaze remains fixed on Ani following him inside...
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