Prologue

Scene 1

Shree was standing beneath the moon's silvery glow, its gentle light dancing across her face, she felt a fleeting sense of calm wash over her. But it was a fragile tranquility, one that shattered instantly as the memories came flooding back.His words still lingered, a bitter aftertaste that refused to fade.

"I didn't know you were this type of girl. If we had known about you earlier, we wouldn't have arranged the relation with you."

Each phrase was a razor-sharp blade, slicing through her heart and soul with precision.

Suddenly, her mother's gentle voice cut through the shadows. "Shree, you're here. I was looking for you downstairs."

She took Shree's hands in hers, her touch warm and comforting. "Beta, forget everything. You're my brave daughter, who risked her life to save those girls. And as for him... forget him. He was never worthy of you."

She felt a lump form in her throat as she looked at her mother. "Maa, I had trusted him... we were going to tie in a relation. Didn't he even had a little faith in me?", she said.

Her mom's arms enveloped her, holding her close. "Beta, he never understood you. Forget him."

But just as she was starting to heal, another wound opened up. "Maa, where's Papa? It's been so many days since I have met him. Is he angry with me?" , she asked her mom.

Her mother's expression softened. "No, beta. He's not angry. He's just blaming himself for what happened to you. He thinks that if he hadn't arranged the relation, you wouldn't be hurting now."

She felt a fresh wave of pain wash over her. Her father, blaming himself for her heartache? No, she couldn't let that happen, she thought to herself.

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Few days later, Shree found herself walking alongside Ansh in the park, watching as he chased after butterflies with infectious laughter.

"Mam, Mam! Look!" he exclaimed, pointing to a particularly colorful butterfly.

She smiled, feeling her heart lighten for the first time in days. "Wow, Ansh! You're so fast!" She praised him in her gentle & loving tone.

As they walked, Ansh began to tell her about his day, about the toys he'd played with and the stories his nanny had read to him and Shree listened, entranced by his bubbly personality and effortless charm.

For a few fleeting hours, she forgot about her heartache, forgot about the pain and the sadness. All that mattered was that little ball of energy and joy, who had somehow managed to heal her fractured heart.

In that moment, she knew that she would be okay, that she would find a way to heal and move forward. And it was all thanks to this little bundle of joy, who had somehow managed to bring light and laughter back into her life.

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Scene 2

Shree's eyes narrowed as she watched Veer laugh and joke with Priya. The sight twisted her insides, making her feel jealous. She couldn't take it anymore.

With a quiet determination, Shree strode towards Veer. She grasped his hand, her touch sending a spark through both of them. Veer's eyes met hers, puzzled.

"Veer ji, aap Priya ke saath aise nahi has sakte," Shree said, her voice low and husky, laced with a hint of possessiveness.

Veer's eyebrows shot up. "Ye aap kya bol rahi hain, Shree? Mujhe kaise hasna chahiye... Priya ke saath?" He folded his arms across his chest, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.

Shree's jealousy boiled over. "Humein nahi pata, bas nahi hasna chahiye."

Veer's expression turned curious. "Par kyu?"

Shree's voice trembled as she confessed, "Humein aapko kisi dusri ladki ke saath dekhna nahi pasand."

Veer's eyes locked onto hers, searching for answers. "Kyu?"

Shree's control snapped. "Kyunki hum aapse pyaar karne lage hain!" Her words tumbled out in a rush, like a dam breaking.

Veer's eyes widened in shock. He hadn't expected this.

Shree took a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper. "Jo Shree pyaar karne se dar rahi thi... wo aapse bohot pyaar karne lage hai."

The air was electric with tension. Veer's face softened, his eyes burning with emotion. Without a word, he pulled Shree into a tight hug, holding her as if he'd won the greatest treasure.

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