Raghav’s POV:

I hold Aarti in my arms as her sobs shake her entire body. Her words pierce my heart, and I finally understand what has been haunting her all this time. She’s been carrying this burden alone, not letting me in, afraid that I would see her as less than what she is.

I spoke what was in my mind, my voice gentle, "Aarti, tumhe kabhi bhi mujhse yeh baat karni nahi chahiye thi. Tumhe lagta hai ki tumhari value sirf bachche dene se hai?Tumhari ahmiyat bahut zyada hai, samjho."

(Aarti, you should never have kept this from me. Do you think your worth is only defined by having children? You are so much more, understand that.)

She clings to me, her body shaking, and I hold her tighter, not knowing what to say to ease her pain. I never realized how deep her fears ran, how much pressure she had placed on herself. I thought she was just distant, but now I see the weight of the silence, the grief she has been carrying inside her.

Knowing I have to assure her I spoke,

"Main tumhe kabhi uss nazar se nahi dekhunga. Tum meri liye hamesha kafi ho, jo tum ho. "

(I will never look at you that way. You are always enough for me, just as you are.)

She pulls away slightly, looking up at me with tear-filled eyes. The vulnerability in her gaze makes my chest tighten, but I know that I need to be strong for her now.

She asked softly, her voice unsure

"Par Raghav ji... agar tumhe kabhi kisi aur ki zarurat mehsoos hui?"

(But Raghav ji... what if you ever feel the need for someone else?)

I gently took her hands in mine,

"Main tumhara saath kabhi nahi chhodunga. Tumhara saath mere liye har cheez se zyada zaroori hai. Tumhari maujoodgi, tumhara pyaar - ye sab meri duniya hai."

(I will never leave you. Your presence means more to me than anything else. Your presence, your love - this is my world.)

I hold her tighter, as if trying to absorb all the pain she’s been carrying. My heart aches for her  - for the weight of her fears, for the silence she’s endured. But this is it, this is the moment where I need to speak the truth, no more holding back.

I lift her face gently with my hand, and as her teary eyes meet mine, I feel my chest tighten. There’s so much I want to say, so much I’ve kept hidden, but now, all I need to do is speak the words that have been waiting to escape for so long.

"Aarti... tumse ek baat kehna chahta hoon," I start, my voice low but firm. "Jitna bhi tumhare dimaag mein ho, jitni bhi pareshaniyaan ho, tumhari har baat, har dard - sab se zyada jo maine jaana hai, woh yeh hai ki main tumse Bohot pyaar karta hoon. Tumhare saath ho ke, mujhe sab kuch poora lagta hai. Tum meri zindagi ka sabse khoobsurat hissa ho."

(Aarti... there’s something I need to tell you. No matter what’s on your mind, no matter what worries you have, the one thing I’ve learned is this - that I love you so much . Being with you, I feel like everything is complete. You are the most beautiful part of my life.)

Her eyes widen, and I can see the uncertainty in them. I hold her face in my hands, my thumb gently tracing the lines of her cheeks as I continue.

"Har pal jo main tumhare saath bitata hoon, woh mere liye sabse khaas hai. Tum meri duniya ho, Aarti. Tumhare bina meri zindagi kuch bhi nahi."

(Every moment I spend with you is the most special to me. You are my world, Aarti. Without you, my life is nothing.)

I let go of a breath I didn’t even realize I was holding. I can feel my heart pounding in my chest, hoping she can hear the truth in my words, the sincerity that I’ve kept locked away for too long.

"Main tumhe kabhi chhod kar nahi jaaunga, Aarti. Tum meri zindagi mein ho aur tumhare bina sab kuch bekar hai. Tum mere liye sab kuch ho."

(I will never leave you, Aarti. You are in my life, and without you, everything is meaningless. You are everything to me.)

Her eyes soften, and for the first time in days, I see a flicker of hope in them. I know this pain won’t disappear overnight, but I will be here, by her side, every step of the way.

Her soft words still echo in my mind. Aarti, my Aarti, questioning her place in my life, questioning her worth because of something beyond her control. I’ve never been more aware of how fragile she is at this moment. The pain in her voice and the vulnerability in her eyes are things I can’t just brush aside. She doesn’t realize it, but she’s already enough for me. More than enough.

As I wipe her tears, I spoke firmly but my voice gentle, "Aarti, tum jo ho, wahi mere liye sabse important hai. Tumhe kabhi yeh feel nahi hona chahiye ki tum mujhe kuch kami de rahi ho. Tum khud mein poori ho, aur main tumse sach mein pyaar karta hoon."

(Aarti, who you are is what matters most to me. You should never feel that you’re lacking in any way. You are complete as you are, and I truly love you.)

I can feel the weight in her shoulders begin to lift ever so slightly as I speak to her. I don’t expect all her pain to vanish in a moment, but I hope my words can start to heal the wound I didn’t know existed.

She asked her voice trembling, still unsure, "Par agar aapko kabhi mujhse zyada zarurat mehsoos hui... agar tumhare dil mein kabhi kuch aur ho, toh, Raghav ji?"

(But what if you ever feel the need for more from me... what if there’s something else in your heart?,Raghav ji)

The question stings. It cuts deep, but I can’t fault her for asking. I can see she’s terrified of losing me, terrified of not being enough. She’s afraid of being replaced by something or someone I might want in the future. The insecurity in her question makes my chest tighten, but I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself.

I replied my voice filled with conviction, "Aarti, mujhe tumse zyada zarurat kiski ho sakti hai? Tum meri duniya ho. Jo kuch tumhari saath hai, woh mere liye hamesha poora hai."

(Aarti, who could I need more than you? You are my world. Everything that is with you, is enough for me.)

She looks at me, her eyes searching my face, almost as if she’s waiting for me to say something else, something more convincing. I can feel her doubts, but I stand by my words. I know I can’t promise that things will always be easy, but I can promise to stand by her, to support her, and to love her, no matter the circumstances.

She spoke softly, her voice now steadying, "Raghav ji... Aapke saath rehke mujhe lagta hai ki main sab kuch jeet sakti hoon... Aap mujhe kabhi na chhodega, yeh jaan ke mere andar ek nayi umeed jagti hai."

(Raghav ji... being with you makes me feel like I can conquer everything... knowing that you’ll never leave me gives me a new hope.)

I see the slightest of smiles on her lips as she speaks, and my heart swells with relief. I know this conversation is just the beginning of healing, but I feel a shift. It’s not instant, but there’s a sense of release in the air between us. A sense of understanding that was missing before.

I gently cupped her cheeks, "Main tumhara saath kabhi nahi chhodunga. Tum mujhe sab kuch ho, Aarti. Tumhe kis bhi baat ka dar nahi hona chahiye."

(I will never leave your side. You are everything to me, Aarti. You should never be afraid of anything.)

Aarti’s POV:

For the first time in a long time, I feel like I can breathe again. His words, his embrace - they give me the strength to believe that maybe, just maybe, we can get through this together. It won’t be easy, and I’m still afraid, but I don’t have to carry this burden alone anymore.

Maybe, just maybe, I can overcome my fears if Raghav ji is with me.

For the first time in what feels like forever, I feel like I can finally exhale. The knot in my chest, the one I’d been holding onto for so long, loosens. The words he has spoken seep into my heart, and while I know this doesn’t fix everything overnight, it feels like the first step towards something better.

Raghav ji's love gives me a trust I never thought possible. Maybe I can start seeing myself the way he sees me...

His hands find mine, and I feel the warmth between us return, a warmth that I had feared was fading. It’s not the end of our struggles, but it’s a new beginning - one where I don’t have to fight my battles alone.

I spoke softly, looking into his eyes,

"Shukriya, Raghav ji. Tum ho toh, lagta hai sab kuch theek ho jayega."

(Thank you, Raghav ji. With you, everything feels like it will be alright.)

He smiles softly, his thumb brushing over my hand in a comforting rhythm. I feel seen, heard, and loved in a way I haven’t allowed myself to feel for a long time.

I close my eyes, resting against his chest, and for the first time in weeks, I feel at peace. Maybe we don’t have all the answers, but with him by my side, I know we’ll find a way through it all.

His steady heartbeat against my ear, his warmth enveloping me, reminds me that I’m not alone. I may still have my fears, my doubts, but with him, I can face anything.

As sleep slowly takes me, I close my eyes with a heart full of hope. For the first time in a long while, I feel like everything is fine

Raghav’s POV:

Seeing her smile again, even if it’s just a small one, fills me with hope. I know there’s a long road ahead, but we’ll walk it together. And that is enough for me.

As Aarti rests her head on my shoulder, I pull her close, feeling her heartbeat against mine. We don’t need words anymore. In this moment, we simply need each other.

With Aarti’s head resting gently against my chest, her breathing soft and steady, I feel a warmth spread through me that I haven’t known in a long time. In this moment, there is nothing but her presence, and the weight of the world feels lighter. She’s no longer fighting her battles alone; I’m right here, holding her, just as I promised.

I tighten my arms around her slightly, feeling her trust in me. There’s a comfort in the quiet, in the stillness of the room, and I know that whatever comes next, we’ll face it together.

Aarti’s gentle sighs, her fingers curled into mine, and the quiet rhythm of our hearts beating as one make this moment feel like home.

As the room falls silent except for the faint hum of the night outside, I feel Aarti’s steady breath against my chest. Her tears have dried, replaced by a serene expression that I hadn’t seen in days. This moment feels fragile yet powerful - a promise sealed without words.

I kiss the top of her head softly and whisper, “Hum dono milkar sab kuch theek karenge, Aarti. Tum akeli nahi ho, kabhi bhi nahi.”

(We’ll fix everything together, Aarti. You’re never alone, not ever.)

Her fingers tighten around mine, a silent response, and I know she believes me.

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