Ram

I moved away not hearing anything she was uttering as I knew whatever she says now would anger me too much. And in my anger, I don't know what I will do.

I made my way towards my room not wanting to meet anyone right now. I ditched meeting Abhi who was waiting for me along with Gauri and Dad.

I closed the room's door and my shoulders fell free, and the anger in my face flew away after my eyes fell on my wife.

I smiled at her and slept hugging her.

Next morning-

Abhi

I woke up and my mood was foul today. I had a nightmare regarding that dreadful day of my life. They say time heals the wounds in our hearts but it's the biggest lie they have ever said. It just covers that wound with a fresh layer. The wound would be fresh just like that inside.

I forced myself to get up as I didn't want to spoil the occasion. Today morning is haldi and then evening it's sangeet.

"Come on Abhi, get up. You are used to masking your face with that infamous fake smile like always. " I pepped myself and successfully made my way to the crowd.

I started helping around when I bumped into someone. I was about to apologize when.

??? : Can't you see? Where were you looking at? (She said rudely making me glare at her.)

Abhi: I thought to apologize. And now I won't do that as well. Tell whoever you want. (I said and walked away muttering curses.)

Shashirekha

He went just like that. I puffed my cheeks at that in annoyance. How dare he. He is such a rude man. How did Meera even fall for this guy?

I cleared my mind and went towards everyone. I don't want to spoil my mood for a stranger.

Evening-

The sangeet started and everyone decided to celebrate according to the future weddings. This is not done in royal weddings. Everyone is seated around a stage-like thing. Some of the princes among hastinapur started singing and dancing.

I looked at them with a huge smile. They are so free-spirited. I felt bad as these seven kids had suffered a lot due to the curse.

My attention diverted towards Gauri and Nithya as they were screaming Rajkumar Abhi's name. I looked confused at them.

Gauri: Come on Bhai! You are such a good singer. Sing something for us. Please.

Abhi: I'm not in a mood today Gauri. Please. (He said and was about to leave when his elder brother told him to stop.)

Ram: What happened to you, Abhi? Is something bothering you? (He said caressing his hair.)

How much he loves that rude man. He's damn lucky to have him as his elder brother.

Abhi : Nothing's wrong Bhai. (He said smiling.)

I frowned as It was damn clear to me that he was faking his smile.

Ram: Then sing a song, Abhi. You sing very well. You even wrote songs on Meera, didn't you? (He asked making him nod.)

Abhi: My mood is a bit foul today Bhai. Is it okay if I sing a sad song? (He said making Prince Ram smile.)

Ram: You can express whatever you are feeling right now by singing a song. We won't judge you. (He said and the remaining hooted a yes.)

He slowly went towards the stage, closed his eyes and started singing.

Sunday mornings were your favourite I used to meet you down on Woods Creek Road You did your hair up like you were famous Even though it's the only church where we were goin'

Now, Sunday mornings, I just sleep in It's like I buried my faith with you I'm screamin' at a God I don't know if I believe in 'Cause I don't know what else I can do

I'm still holdin' on to everything that's dead and gone I don't wanna say goodbye, 'cause this one means forever And now you're in the stars and six-feet's never felt so far Here I am alone between the heavens and the embers

(He sang his eyes producing tears in the middle and he continued to sing.)

My eyes blurred as the scenes from the screen which we had seen came surfacing in my mind. He is not rude he's just broken. No not just broken, completely shattered. He needs someone to heal himself.

I saw his elder brother shedding tears at the heartbreaking condition of his younger brother.

Oh, it hurts so hard For a million different reasons You took the best of my heart And left the rest in pieces

Diggin' through your old birthday letters A crumpled 20 still in the box I don't think that I could ever find a way to spend it Even if it's the last 20 that I've got, oh

I'm still holdin' on to everything that's dead and gone I don't wanna say goodbye, 'cause this one means forever And now you're in the stars and six-feet's never felt so far Here I am alone between the heavens and the embers

He ended with a sigh taking a long breath. I turned from there wanting to go away from here.

It hurts when We see once a bubbly person suddenly stop being sunshine and become cold.

His tears hurt everyone. The last thing I saw was Prince Ram hugging him.

I sat in a swing in one of the gardens of the palace not knowing whose garden I was in.

I gazed at the moon shining brightly in the sky and remembered the song he had sung.

Shashi: Are you there gazing at us, Meera? (I whisper shouted looking at one of the visible stars.)

As expected I didn't get any reply.

Shashi: If you are truly present in the stars and looking at us then you would have seen how Prince Abhi is suffering. Why don't you come back to him? (I questioned looking at the infinitely spread sky filled with different stars but my eyes were on one particular star.)

That star is a little bit dull compared to others as if it wept seeing her lover broken like this.

Shashi: If you can't come back then you can send someone to heal him right? Can't you? (I said as if I had gone crazy.)

After getting silence as a reply I slowly retired to my room.

Someone came outside of their hiding spot looking at the retreating figure of the princess of Dwarka.

It was none other than... . . . . . . . . . Find out in the next chapter. I'm asleep now. Don't forget to comment. I know I have not updated yesterday. I'm sorry for that. Actually, I'm busy preparing for my mids.

Hope you understand.

Love you all.... 💖