Breaking Free - FS (Completed-Epilogue) - Page 5

Welcome to the end of this story😁 Over all just wanted a story where Akshu stands up for herself and her love and thoroughly enjoyed writing this🥰

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Akshu sighed deeply as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Dressed in a beautiful lengha and the most exquisite jewels, she felt like a princess. A princess who missed her prince, she thought.

Kairav had dragged her home, insisting on her presence for an Anniversary Party thrown by Bada Papas old friend. The whole family had been invited but all Akshara wanted to do was call Abhimanyu.

They had been apart only for a few hours and yet there seemed to be gaping hole in her heart that would only be filled with his presence.

Her eyes fell on the reflection of her parents picture. So happy and in love, she wondered how her Papa had survived losing her Mumma. Sirat Ma had been the friend and love her Father needed to continue living, but she knew in her heart that her Father and Mother were soulmates. She knew because the expressions they held as they looked at each other matched hers and Abhis.

She walked over to the area dedicated to the three people she looked up to the most and lit a candle.

"Thank you sab kuch sambhalne ke liye. Yahaan na ho kar bhi, apke yaadien, apke kahaniyan aur apke pyar se hi himat milti hai. I love you all" she said with a sad smile.

Just then her phone called out in its automated voice "Dr.Methi Calling" making her giggle.

She ran back to her dressing table and sat down, putting the call on loud speaker.

"Akshu yeh kya ho raha hai sabko aaj? Koi do second ke liye akela hi nahi chorta, kab se tumhe call karne ki khoshish kar raha hu aur lagta hai tum bhi busy ho ya phir jitna main miss kar raha hu tum nahi kar rahi ho- ek second tum has rahe ho mujh par?"

Akshara could no longer control her giggles.

"Aunty ne bahot sahi se naam raka hai tumhara. Chidku kahi ka! Na hi na hello, seedha shikayat lekar bait gaye" She teased as she finished her hair style.

"Oh hello! Main toh tumhare khatir pareshaan tha. Abhi puri tarah se teekh nahi hui ho aur kuch kaya bhi hai ya bas family se mili toh sab bhool gayi?" Abhimanyu worried.

"Arrey! Abhi abhi tumhare samne nashta karke aayi hu? Itna zyada khana nahi kha sakti aur main bilkul thik hu. Koi patient nahi hu ki aise dant rahe ho"

As they continued arguing back and forth, a silent spectator stood nervously holding a plate of fruits.

Arohi had spent 2 days in her room contemplating her life and perspective. It's not that she didn't love her older sister but even she had not fully realized when her jealousy and hatred became stronger than her love. Her fight with Akshara was the reality check she needed to fix her priorities.

And now, seeing Abhimanyu and Akshara conversing freely, she had come to another realization. Abhimanyu was never hers. Even if she did succeed in her lies and plotting, she'd only have a shell of the Abhimanyu that he was with Akshara.

Taking a deep breath, she cleared her throat. For a second she panicked as the room went silent and her eyes met with Aksharas in the mirror.

"Abhimanyu, don't worry. Main Akshu ke liye fruits layi hu aur iska khyal bhi raklungi" Arohi had taken her first step towards Akshara since Sirat Ma had left and it was daunting. How did Akshu do this for years she wondered.

The silence hung heavy before Abhimanyu finally replied.

"Um thanks... Akshu jab waqt mile toh call karna" Abhimanyu hung up. He did not know how to feel about Arohi. He was mad of course but he also knew that underneath all the anger and hurt, Akshara still loved her sister. Akshara was too soft hearted and loved too deeply to hold grudges. He would take his cues from her, he thought before getting ready for whatever pooja his mother had deemed necessary today.

Akshara watched as Arohi entered the room and placed the plate near her. A part of her wondered what games Arohi was up to now while another teeny tiny part of her hoped she was genuinely taking a step forward.

"Thanks but nahi chahiye" Akshara said emotionlessly, as she went back to getting ready.

Arohi, disheartened turned to leave but could not take a step. She turned back to Akshara forcefully hugged her from behind.

"Dekh main manti hu mujhse galati hui hai. Na tujhe pehchan paye aur na tere pyar ki kadar ki lekin tu bhi janti hai ki Arohi Goenka is not a loser. Jab tak tu maanegi nahi, main manati rahungi toh bas warning deh rahi hu. Filhal fruits kha warna khud Abhimanyu ko call karke teri shikayat kardungi." She challenged with determination before turning to leave.

Akshara sat frozen. Why now she thought. Now that she had given up, now that she had decided to keep away, Now Arohi wanted to step up? She shook her head and decided to focus on getting ready. As she peaked at the plate, she sighed and took one apple slice.

It was an hour later that Abhimanyu and Akshara both reached the venue with their families. As they entered through different doors, both stopped and felt their heartbeats beat a little differently.

"Akshu"

"Abhi"

The two families had entered from opposite directions, hoping to let the couple meet in the middle where a huge heart sign said "Abhimanyu & Akshara".

As they continued walking, they looked around and caught notice of the beautiful decoration. Slowly members of the family started dispersing stating one excuse after another until it was just Abhimanyu and Akshara walking on the path.

Feeling their hearts pound, they scoffed.

"Aisa kaise ho sakta hai? Abhimanyu toh busy hoga..." Akshu whispered to herself.

"Akshu yahan kaise ho sakti hai? Uska toh koi family friend ka function hai." Abhimanyu said annoyed.

But their hearts knew and as they finally turned the corner both froze staring at one another.

In a trance they walked closer, both contemplating whether it was real or another one of their many beautiful dreams. Finally as they took the final step, both were shaken out of their trance as their families jumped from behind the heart sign yelling "SURPRISE!"

Seeing the sign and their families, Akshara and Abhi both wondered what was happening.

"Aaj koi aur function ya pooja nahi hai. Tum dono ka tilak aur engagement ki rasam hai." Manish clarified with a big smile.

The families began hugging and congratulating them one by one meanwhile Abhimanyu and Akshara kept looking at one another.

Abhimanyu was ecstatic and seeing Aksharas shy smile was the icing on the cake for him. As they both sat on the stage and completed the tilak rituals, Abhimanyu sneakily grabbed hold of Aksharas hand under her dupatta.

"Ma lagta hai shaadi bhi jaldi se hi karwani padegi," Neil stated in a very serious tone.

"Arrey aisa kyun keh rahe ho? Shaadi bahot dhoom dham se karungi apne Abhi ki." Manjari was supported by the all the adults in the family.

"Par Ma mujhe toh lagta hai Bro se intezaar nahi hoga. Dekho na, jab se aaye hai Akshara bhabhi ka haath ek pal keliye nahi chora hai."

As everyone turned to look at the couple, Abhimanyu and Akshara quickly let go of each others hand. A loud roar of laughter erupted at the sight.

Abhimanyu glared at Neil.

"Acha abhi batata hun tujhe!" He threatened before breaking into run, chasing Neil as the families watched and laughed.

Manjari came beside Akshara, patting her head. "Thank you beta. Tumne sirf Abhi ki jaan hi nahi bachaye par usse hasna bhi sikha diya. Aankhen taras gayi thi Abhi ko aise khush dekhne ke liye" Akshara smiled and hugged Manjari before winking at her and heading towards the boys.

Standing in front of Neil just as Abhi was about to catch him, she put her hands on her waist.

"Kyun mere hone wale devar ko pareshaan kar rahe ho?"

"Acha? Aur tumhara honewala devar joh tumhare hone wale pati ko pareshaan kar raha hai uska kya?" Abhi teased back, happy that she was accepting his relations as hers already.

Akshara wide eyed, blushed. It was a new feeling hearing him say out loud that he was going to be her husband.

"Ab..ab tum harkatien aise karoge toh sab kuch na kuch toh bolenge hi na?"

The adults were thoroughly entertained by their continuous jabs at each other. For the Birlas it was a new experience but the Goenkas felt like they were staring at their Kartik and Naira.

Finally Mimi had to speak up. "Bas jagarte rahoge ya anghootiyan bhi pehnaoge? Kaho toh engagement postpone karte hai? Tab tak tum dono larte rehna."

Hearing the word "postpone" both Abhimanyu and Akshara stared wide eyed at each other before yelling out "NAHI" causing everyone to laugh once again.

Abhimanyu held out his hand for Akshu and they both went back to the stage to exchange rings. It was finally official. They belonged to one another as the families cheered loudly Abhimanyu whispered to Akshara.

"I love you gharelu doctor"

"I love you too, Methi Dana"

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Hope you liked it! This is the end here as Abhira are together and Arohi is reformed. Just an epilogue waiting to be written. Should be soon😉

Thank you!

It was just amazingly beautiful 💕it felt good that Arohi has realized a mistake and wanting to make things btr between her and Akshara 💖looking forward to your next.When you put a new one on your Wattpad pls let me know.Would love to read it 🤗

Originally posted by: Manju1066

It was just amazingly beautiful 💕it felt good that Arohi has realized a mistake and wanting to make things btr between her and Akshara 💖looking forward to your next.When you put a new one on your Wattpad pls let me know.Would love to read it 🤗

Thank you!!!!
the next part or a new story? 🤣 my username is Afarzi12 and I have 2 other stories going on there😁 I’d love for you to read those too if you haven’t already🥰

Originally posted by: Manju1066

New story 😁

i still have 2 ongoing on wattpad so I doubt I’ll start anything new right now but you never know when I’ll be inspired🤣 I’ll let you know☺️

Epilogue

Akshara, hands on her waist, huffed in exasperation making her bangs fly off her face momentarily. She stood beside her husband, who for the past few hours had been avoiding her like the plague.

"Chidku kahi ka! Tumhare patients tumhe abhi dekhte toh confuse ho jate ki doctor ho ya panch saal ka bacha." She teased. Abhimanyu only glared at his wife before going back to his fake paperwork.

"Aur nahi toh kya? Teen ghanto se muh phulaye bete ho ab thora toh rahem khao mujhpar. Matlab itne waqt baad tumhare methi dane wali shakal dekh rahi hu ab toh iski aadat bhi nahi hai." She pulled on his cheeks and shook his head side to side while giggling.

"Akshu! Tum mujhe manane ki khoshish kar rahi ho ya aur chidane ki?" He grunted out in irritation.

She walked behind his sitting figure and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him.

"Acha ab tum hi batao main kya karu? Jaana zaroori hai na warna tum hi batao main tumhe chorke jhati hu kabhi? Aaru ki sagai hai kaal aur main bas aaj jha rahi hu, matlab bas ek raat ki baat hai na?" She tried again.

"Shayad tum bhool rahi ho ki sagai Neil ki bhi hai. Hamesha toh bahot devar ki side leti ho aur aaj chali side badalke?" Abhimanyu freed himself from her arms and walked away.

"Uuf! Neil toh mera samajdar sa devar hai lekin tum Jija-Saali ke beech kaha phas gayi hu main? Wahan jaati hu toh tum roothe ho aur yahan rukti hu toh Aaru ka din mein 10-15 calls aati hai. Abhi toh sirf tum dono ho aur mere paas zara bhi time nahi hota hai, pata nahi aage jha kar kya haal hoga mera!" She complained holding her forehead.

Seeing her tired and stressed finally thawed out Abhimanyus anger. In the year and a half since they had been married, Akshara had managed to become the very air he breathed. It was always difficult for him to be away from her for any period of time and especially so now but seeing her upset was always more difficult.

"Wahan apna khyal rakhna. Zyada kaam karne ki ya tension lene ki koi zaroorat nahi aur time pe apni dawai lena. Zara bhi laparwai ki toh seedha pick karne pahunch jaunga" he warned.

Akshara quickly ran to hug him and agreed to his every word. With her arms around his neck, she looked at his worried face and sighed.

"Abhi main thik hu. Tum aise karoge toh sabko pata chal jayega na aur humne decide kiya tha na ki sagai ke baad hi hum sabse baat karenge. Please ab toh ek achi si smile ke saath mujhe mere mayke drop karo?" Abhimanyu finally nodded and let out a smile.

"Aage joh bhi hoga, mere zindagi mein sab se zyada ahem tum hi rahoge. Chahe humari family mein kitne bhi sadasya aaye, sabse zyada pyar tumse hi karunga. Aur ab toh tumhari health ko lekar zyada careful rehna parega kyun ki tum toh khyal rakoge nahi apna" he said tucking her hair behind her ear.

Akshara smiled and hugged her husband again. She thanked god every day that she had smartened up and fought for him. As they say the best things in life are worth fighting for and Abhimanyu Birla was her very soul. They had celebrated their one year anniversary in an intimate family party and it was clear to see that time had only increased the love they cherished.

"Tum ho toh main hu. Aur tumhare hote hui mujhe khudka khyal rakne ki zaroorat hi nahi hai. But I promise tumhare sari baatien manungi. Ab chale?"

Hours later Akshara sat on Arohis bed, listening to her excited chatter. When her phone chirped for the 11th time even Arohi had to stop and comment suspiciously.

"Iss baar Jiju kuch zyada hi yaad kar rahe hai tumhe nahi?" Arohi teased. Arohi Goenka, soon to be Birla, was ecstatic. It had taken her months and many attempts to fix her relationship with Akshara but she had not given up. The day she had finally succeeded, the whole family rejoiced. And the icing on the cake was that soon she would be joining her sister in her home as her devrani.

"Haan haan, tum bhi shru ho jao. Main kuch bol nahi rahi hu iska yeh matlab nahi hai ki maine tumhare phone pe aaye messages ko notice nahi kiya." She warned her younger sister.

"Aab band karo yeh sab aur so jao warna kal dulhan ke itne bare dark circles dekh ke dulha kahi bhaag na jaye"

Arohi glared at Akshu. "Chamghadar bhaag kar toh dikhayi! Main bhi dekhti hu bhaag kar kaha jayega" Akshu couldn't help her laugh. These two were the weirdest couple ever and no one had expected their announcement. They fought constantly but were always the first to defend each other against others. And the best part of all, Akshara would now have her sister beside her forever.

A short while later, noticing Arohi was asleep, she grabbed her medicine from her bag and quickly downed it with water. Laying back in bed she sent a quick text before going back to sleep.

"Thank you for the reminder. Main thik hu aur I love you💕 Kaal milte hai"

Early the next morning, the Goenkas had reached the venue and began preparations. In the bridal suite, a make up artist was working on getting Aaru ready while Akshara ran around preparing the jewellery and clothes. A knock on the door interrupted her search for Aarus dupatta and as she opened the door, a couple of waiters entered the room carrying platters filled with breakfast and fruits.

"Mam Abhimanyu Sir ne breakfast bhijwaya hai aur kaha hai ki pehla khana phir baaki ke kaam." The waiters set up breakfast before quickly leaving.

Akshara stood in surprise. She had the best, most thoughtful husband ever and she hoped their relationship would remain this blissful always.

"Waah Jiju ki toh baat hi kuch aur hai! Jiju ko bolo na ki apne nalayak bhai ko bhi kuch sikha de. Akshu bhook lagi hai, please mujhe bhi khilao" Akshu giggled before preparing a single plate for them to share. As the make up artist began fixing Arohis hair, Akshu continued to feed herself and Arohi. On emptying the plate, she sent a picture of the used plate to Abhimanyu.

"Thank you to the best husband in the world! Waise mera dil toh hai hi tumhare naam, aur kitna dil jeetne wali kaam karoge?"

Sending the text, she started getting herself ready.

An hour later, Akshu and Aaru all dressed and ready to go waited for her entry time. Akshu was cleaning around the suite while Aaru sat messaging Neil on her phone. As Akshu went to pick up the extra shoes, she stumbled and held her spinning head.

"Akshu! Kya hua tujhe?" Aaru threw her phone on the couch and ran to hold Akshu steady.

"Kuch nahi! Bas thora chakar aagaya, main thik hu!" Akshara replied hastily. "Please mujhe pani degi?" Arohi helped Akshu sit on the couch before running to the table where Akshus bag sat beside the bottles of water. In her rush to grab a bottle, Arohi knocked down the bag and everything spilled out of it. Arohi look at Akshu who had leaned back on the couch with her eyes closed and decided to clean up the bag later. As she started back towards Akshu, a bottle caught her eye and she froze in fear.

She thought about how over attentive Abhimanyu had been recently and now Akshara being dizzy had only added to her worry. Akshara had to be fine she thought but what was this medication for?

She slowly bent down to check the bottle and as she read the label, a mixture of emotions battled to gain priority.

"Akshara!" She yelled startling Akshara. "Itni bari baat mujhse chupaye kaise tumne?!" She continue to screech.

Seeing the bottle in Arohis hand Akshara panicked. "Aaru dekh main batane wali thi lekin socha sagai ke baad bataungi! Please shaant hoja, aaj teri sagai hai..."

"Tujhse toh main baad mein niptungi." Arohi interupted before determinedly walking out the room. Akshara tried to stop Arohi to no avail.

Arohi finally made it to the hall where both families stood celebrating.

"Mujhe aap sab se kuch kehna hai" Arohi announced seriously.

Abhimanyu looked at Akshara questionably. While both families wondered what drama was waiting them this time.

"Arohi sagai hai teri, aaj ke din aisa kya kehna hai ki aise neeche aagaye?" Bade Ma questioned.

As everyone continued to look at Arohi, the stern, serious face morphed into one of pure joy as she jumped and yelled, "MAIN MASI BANNE WALI HU!!!"

Everyone stood shocked except Neil who had grown used to Arohis random announcements.

"Excuse me! Masi nahi Chachi banoge tum!" He argued back before the words actually registered in his brain.

"Wait kya kaha tumne?!"

Akshara and Abhimanyu stood frozen and wide eyed. This was not how they planned to share the news, especially not wanting to steal the limelight from their siblings.

Finally as the family understood Arohis words, everyone broke into celebration. Hugs, kisses and blessings were showered on the soon to be parents.

Amidst the celebration, Arohi and Neils arguing had increased.

"MASI banungi!"

"Nahi Shaadi ke baad toh baby tumhe chachi bulayega!"

As they continued to argue, Abhimanyu and Akshara looked at one another and sighed. Walking to their siblings, Abhimanyu lightly twisted Neils ear while Akshara did the same to Arohi.

"Issi liye sagai ke baad batana chahte te." Akshara said while the couple pleaded for mercy.

"Tum dono ko sagai karni bhi hai ya nahi?" questioned Abhimanyu.

Arohi and Neil nodded in yes and were finally released. Finally everyones attention was back on the couple of the hour.

Abhimanyu hugged Akshara and laughed watching Neil and Arohi start arguing again, this time over the rings.

"Maine toh kaha tha batane ko par tum hi nahi maani. Sabko aisa jatka dekar maza aaya?" He whispered to his Akshu.

"Jaan ke thori na kiya maine. Arohi ko mere vitamins mil gayi aur phir usse rokna namumkin tha mere liye. Inn dono ki wajah se toh puri life live entertainment dekhne ko milega" Akshara giggled.

"Woh toh hai" agreed Abhimanyu. "Par in se zyada toh choti Akshu busy rakhne wali hai humein."

Akshu glared at her husband. "Tumhara matlab Jr. Abhi!" She replied with an overly sweet smile.

As both couples celebrated and argued the night away, Mimi stood watching the perfect scene.

"Thu thu thu, nazar na laage mere bachon ko"

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Okay now it is officially the end of this story.
😁

I am missing this Thu Thu Thu... Lovely ending

Mind blowing awesom!!! It felt I was in afairytale... loved the caring Abhimanyu, the chidku Abhimanyu... Can't wait for this to happen in the show!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

One of the best stories I've read in a long while 😃

Thank you for sharing it with us, and including us in this beautiful AbhiRa world ❤️❤️

The epilogue was amazing and such an apt end to the story..

Lots of love. Can't wait to read more from you ☺️

Originally posted by: anuandavi

I am missing this Thu Thu Thu... Lovely ending

Thank you!! No Thu Thu Thu needed currently in the show. Abhi-arohi ki shaadi ko sab ki nazar lag jaye please🤣 glad you enjoyed the story though💕

Originally posted by: Alia.q

i still have 2 ongoing on wattpad so I doubt I’ll start anything new right now but you never know when I’ll be inspired🤣 I’ll let you know☺️

New one-shot on Wattpad😁😁