Kayal’s Struggle After Shiva Left

After Shiva escaped, Kayal faced unimaginable hardships.

Suresh’s anger knew no bounds.

He could no longer use Shiva, but his cruelty didn’t stop there.

His wrath turned towards Kayal and her daughter, Kalpana.

One night, the family made a terrifying decision—

They planned to kill Kalpana.

Kayal overheard their plan and knew she had to act fast.

But before she could do anything, little Soniya—innocent and unaware—stood in front of her father, crying.

Soniya (sobbing): "Please, Papa… don’t hurt them… Please… I love Kalpana!"

For the first time, Soniya’s father hesitated.

And in that moment of weakness, he let them go.

But Kayal knew they weren’t safe.

She had to send Kalpana away.

That night, with a heavy heart, she made a painful decision.

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The Goodbye

Kayal knelt before her daughter, her hands gripping Kalpana’s tiny shoulders.

Kayal (whispering): "You have to go, Kalpana. It’s not safe here anymore."

Kalpana (teary-eyed): "Mom… but I don’t want to leave you…"

Kayal swallowed her pain.

Kayal: "You have to be strong. I’m sending you to a boarding school… where you’ll be safe."

Kalpana’s small hands clung to her mother’s saree.

Kalpana: "Will you come for me?"

Kayal forced a smile through her tears.

Kayal: "One day, my love… one day."

And just like that, Kalpana was gone.

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After 14 Years – Chennai

Kalpana stepped onto Chennai soil like a movie heroine returning to her kingdom.

Kalpana (stretching dramatically): "Ahh… home! The land of dosas, auto drivers who never have change, and the same old Chennai heat!"

She adjusted her bag and walked toward her house, excitement bubbling in her chest.

Kalpana: "Mom will cry when she sees me. She’ll hug me, twirl me around, and say, ‘Oh my dear Kalpana, my life was empty without you!’"

With this grand expectation, she reached her house—

And froze.

There was Kayal… being hugged tightly by someone else.

Not just anyone. Soniya.

Kalpana’s jaw dropped.

Kalpana (muttering): "EXCUSE ME?! Who is this scene-stealer hugging MY mother?!"

For a second, she considered dragging Soniya away by her hair. But instead, she put on her biggest, most dramatic voice.

Kalpana (loudly): "MOM!! YOUR FAVORITE DAUGHTER HAS RETURNED!"

Kayal turned in shock.

Before she could react, Kalpana sprinted at full speed and jumped onto her, clinging like a koala.

Kalpana (fake crying): "Mom, did you replace me? Have you forgotten your only biological masterpiece?"

Kayal, caught between shocked and laughing, patted her back.

Kayal: "Kalpana! My dear, you’re back!"

Kalpana peeked at Soniya with a victorious smirk.

Soniya rolled her eyes.

Soniya: "Oh, come on! You were gone for FOURTEEN years. What was she supposed to do? Hire a mannequin to replace you?"

Kalpana gasped.

Kalpana: "That’s an idea! Mom, why didn’t you just put up a cardboard cutout of me instead of letting HER take my place?!"

Kayal sighed.

Kayal: "Kalpana, Soniya has been helping me all these years. She’s like family."

Kalpana crossed her arms, fake pouting.

Kalpana: "‘Like family’? Or stealing my spot in the family?"

Soniya smirked.

Soniya: "Relax. I didn’t steal your spot. I just… temporarily borrowed it."

Kalpana gasped dramatically.

Kalpana: "Temporary?! Then give it back!"

Soniya shrugged.

Soniya: "Hmm… no. Too comfortable here."

Kalpana turned to her mother, betrayed.

Kalpana: "Mom, how could you let this happen?! This is emotional damage!"

Kayal shook her head, half amused, half exhausted.

Kayal: "God, why did I pray for my daughter to come back? Now I have two kids fighting over me."

Soniya: "It’s okay, Aunty. I’ll take good care of you."

Kalpana: "HELLO? I AM THE REAL DAUGHTER HERE!"

Kayal sighed louder.

Kayal: "At this rate, I should send you BOTH to a boarding school."

Kalpana and Soniya stopped arguing for a second—looked at each other—then at Kayal.

And then they spoke at the same time.

Kalpana & Soniya: "No, no! We LOVE you, Mom!"

And just like that, Kalpana was home—with an unexpected rival.