CHAPTER XLIII
PLOT STORY:
Aashutosh has a dream where Surya tells him that he loves him and will always be with him spiritually. Aashutosh wakes up feeling a sense of urgency and decides to tell Ava the truth about Nikolas and Surya's marriage.
As Aashutosh, Ava, and Ruby arrive at the Taj Palace, they find Nikolas waiting for them. Nikolas reveals that Surya is getting married to Jenna and that Aashutosh will be leaving for England after the wedding.
Meanwhile, Surya's haldi ceremony is underway, and Rana Pratap is filled with guilt and regret for forcing Surya to get married. Nikolas takes advantage of the situation and manipulates Surya into believing that Aashutosh has abandoned him.
*Twists:*
- Aashutosh's dream reveals that Surya still loves him and will always be with him spiritually.
- Nikolas's plan to manipulate Surya and Aashutosh is revealed.
- Rana Pratap's guilt and regret for forcing Surya to get married are revealed.
*Cliffhanger:*
- Will Aashutosh be able to stop the wedding and reveal the truth about Nikolas's plan?
- Will Surya be able to overcome his feelings of sadness and regret and find happiness with Aashutosh?
- What will happen to Nikolas and his plan to manipulate Surya and Aashutosh?
MAINSTORY:
Aashutosh lay in his bed, fast asleep, when suddenly he was transported to a different world. He found himself in a hospital room, and standing before him was Surya, his eyes filled with a deep longing.
Surya sat down beside Aashutosh, taking his hand in his. "Aashu, I don't know if you know this, but I want you to know that my Aashu is strong," he said, his voice trembling with emotion. "And he won't leave me, no matter what."
Aashutosh felt a lump form in his throat as Surya's words washed over him. "Aashu, you know what love means, don't you?" Surya asked, his eyes searching Aashutosh's face. "Love doesn't mean being together always. Love means being connected always. It means connecting our souls."
Aashutosh felt his heart swell with emotion as Surya's words spoke directly to his soul. He felt a deep connection to Surya, a connection that went beyond the physical realm.
Surya placed his hand on Aashutosh's heart, his eyes filled with tears. "I'll always be in your heart, Aashu," he whispered. "I love you so much. Please don't leave me, Aashu. Even if I'm not with you physically, I'll always be with you spiritually."
Aashutosh's eyes snapped open as he felt a surge of emotions wash over him. He sat up in bed, his heart pounding with a sense of urgency. He knew that he didn't have much time left, and he had to tell Ava the truth.
With a newfound sense of determination, Aashutosh threw off his covers and rushed out of his room. He found Ava and Ruby waiting for him, concern etched on their faces.
"What's wrong, Sir?" Ava asked, her voice filled with worry.
Aashutosh took a deep breath, his eyes locked on Ava's. "I have to tell you something," he said, his voice firm. "Something that could change everything."
Aashutosh looked at Ava with a sense of urgency, his eyes burning with a desire to reveal the truth. "Ava, I don't want to stop in the middle of the story," he said, his voice firm. "That's why we need to go to the Taj Palace, where we have Nikolas tied up. We need to be careful, though - we can't let Nikolas cause any more trouble."
Ava nodded, her expression determined. "Okay, Sir," she said. "Let's go to the Taj Palace."
Ava turned to Ruby and took her hand, her eyes filled with a sense of reassurance. Ruby smiled back at her, and together they followed Aashutosh out of the room.
As they made their way to the Taj Palace, Aashutosh couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. He knew that Nikolas was a master manipulator, and he was worried that he might try to escape or cause more harm.
But Ava seemed undaunted, her grip on Ruby's hand firm. She walked beside Aashutosh, her eyes fixed on the path ahead.
As they approached the Taj Palace, Aashutosh could feel the tension building inside him. He knew that the next few moments would be crucial, and he was determined to see justice served.
Ava seemed to sense his emotions, and she placed a reassuring hand on his arm. "Don't worry, Sir," she said. "We'll get through this together."
Aashutosh smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Ava. He knew that he could count on her, and together they would uncover the truth and bring Nikolas to justice.
As Ava, Ruby, and Aashutosh entered the palace together, Nikolas burst out laughing. "Looks like my son still wants to tell his story to these two girls, huh?" he sneered.
Aashutosh's expression turned cold. "I'm not your son," he spat. "Don't try to establish a relationship with me."
Nikolas chuckled. "Fine, fine. What do you want to tell Ava? Do you know the whole story?"
Aashutosh smiled wryly. "Yes, I know the whole story. You thought I had abandoned Surya after his marriage to Jenna, but that's not what happened."
Ava's eyes widened with curiosity. "What did happen, then?" she asked.
Aashutosh took a deep breath, his eyes clouding over with memories. "When I recovered, I found out that Surya was no longer with me. He had gone back to Mansoori. And then Nikolas here told me that Surya was getting married to Jenna."
Aashutosh's voice trembled with emotion. "I was shocked. I asked Nikolas who was getting married, and he told me it was Surya and Jenna. I couldn't believe it. Surya loved me, not Jenna. And Jenna was just his friend."
Aashutosh's eyes narrowed. "I thought to myself, there must be something more to this. Maybe Surya's father is forcing him to get married. But Nikolas just smiled and told me that we were all invited to the wedding, and that he had already RSVP'd on our behalf."
Nikolas's smile grew wider as he watched Aashutosh's tension build. "Aashu, we'll all attend the wedding together," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "It'll be a wonderful celebration."
Aashutosh's eyes flashed with anger, but he kept his cool. He knew that he had to keep his emotions in check if he wanted to uncover the truth.
A two week had passed since Nikolas and his family had arrived at the Taj Palace, but Aashutosh was still nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Surya's haldi ceremony was underway, and Rana Pratap had arrived to apply the haldi paste to Surya's face.
As Rana Pratap began to apply the haldi, he looked at Surya with a mixture of guilt and pleading. "Son, please don't hate me," he said, his voice trembling. "I did what I did for your own good. I didn't want the world to think that my son is...different."
Surya's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at his father, his face twisted in a mixture of pain and sadness. He forced a fake smile onto his face, trying to hide his true emotions. "This fake smile you've put on my face is now my reality," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Rana Pratap looked at Surya, his eyes filled with a deep sadness. "You may not understand me today, but one day you will," he said. "I have faith in that."
With that, Rana Pratap finished applying the haldi paste and left Surya's side. Nikolas took his place, his eyes gleaming with malice as he began to apply the haldi paste to Surya's face.
As he worked, Nikolas's grip on Surya's hand tightened, his fingers digging deep into Surya's skin. "You're a member of the royal family, Surya," he hissed. "That's the only reason you're still alive. If you weren't, I would have killed you by now."
Surya's eyes flashed with anger, but he remained silent, his face frozen in a mask of calm.
"You know, I told Aashutosh that you're getting love married to Jenna," Nikolas continued, his voice dripping with malice. "And he believed me. The poor boy's heart is broken, and he won't even be attending your wedding."
Nikolas's eyes gleamed with triumph. "And after the wedding, Aashutosh will be leaving for England, never to return. You'll be stuck in a loveless marriage with Jenna, while Aashutosh will be living his life without you."
Surya's face twisted in a mixture of pain and sadness as he looked at Nikolas. "You're a wonderful father, Nikolas," he said, his voice heavy with sarcasm. "And as for Aashutosh, I love him more than life itself. Even if he's far away from me, I'll be happy knowing that he's happy."
Surya's eyes locked onto Nikolas's, his gaze burning with intensity. "You take care of yourself, Nikolas. I'll take care of my own happiness."
To be continue.....