Chasing Her Heart
Don't order me
Vani
(Standing close to the edge of the waterfall....staring at the water deep in thought.....)
Ehan
(Walking toward her.... noticing how close she is....)
Ehan
Vani!!.....Don’t stand there.... it’s dangerous....
Vani
(Turns around with an annoyed look......)
Are you trying to boss me around now?....
Ehan
(Calm but serious.....)
No... It’s just... the rocks are slippery..... If you fall....the current’s too strong.....
Vani
(Rolls her eyes.)
stop pretending like you care...... I’m not some helpless girl.....
Vani
(Turns to leave.... her foot slips on the wet rock.....)
Vani
( gasps.....losing her balance....)
Vani
(Panicking)
Ahh—!....
Vani
(falls backward into the rushing water)
Ehan
(eyes widened in shock)
Ehan
(tossing off his jacket without thinking..... without wasting a second.....dives into the cold water.....)
Vani
(struggling to keep her head above the rushing water)
Ehan
(swimming towards her with all strength)
Vani
(trying to stay afloat)
Ehan
(finnally reaches her ....)
Ehan
(grabbing her by the wrist)
Ehan
(pulled her toward him....)
Ehan
(trying to keep her above the water)
Ehan
don't let do Vani!....just hold no!....
Vani
(face pale with fear)
Vani
(panting) i... can't.... I can't breathe.....
Ehan
(gripping her tightly) Just breathe.... Vani... you are okay....you are okay..... I'm right here......
Ehan
(manages to get them at the edge of the water)
Vani
(water dripping from her hair)
Vani
(weakly.... looking at him)
Vani
You really… you really jumped in for me?.... Even after I…....
Ehan
(Leaning back slightly....catching his breath....his hand still on her arm....)
Ehan
I don’t care what you said....., Vani..... I couldn’t just watch you fall.....
Vani
(Softly... almost to herself.....)
I don’t get it… why?.... You don’t even know me like that.....
Ehan
(looking into her eyes....)
I don’t need to know you like that to know I care.....I wouldn’t just let someone drown.....
Vani
(A weak laugh escapes her lips.... still in disbelief....)
sounds like some kind of movie moment......
Ehan
Maybe...but I’m no movie hero..... Just a guy who doesn’t want to lose someone he cares about.....
Vani
Why do you care so much.... Ehan?....I’m not some fragile girl who needs saving.....
Ehan
(sigh) I know you’re strong.... but... you’re also human..... And I don’t want to see you go through this alone..... Not when I’m here....
There’s a long pause....the only sound between them is the waterfall in the distance....
Vani
(finally speaking) I don’t believe in this... in people caring for each other like this.....It’s all... fake.....
Author
Welcome my lovely readers to my new story
'Chasing her heart'
Read the description to get idea about it
Promise by mother
Ehan
(Gently lifting her chin so she faces him....)I’m not faking this... Vani.... I wouldn’t do that....
Vani
(Looks into his eyes)
You don’t know me..... You don’t know what I’ve been through.....
Ehan
(Leaning in closer)
Then let me get to know you.... Vani....I’m not asking you to trust me overnight....but I want to be here for you.... Whatever you’ve been through....I’m not going anywhere.....
Vani
I don’t know if I can let you in..... It’s easier to push people away....
Ehan
(His thumb gently strokes her hand....)
“I get it... But I’m not leaving....You don’t have to let me in completely yet....but I’ll wait.....
Vani
Why are you doing this?.....
Ehan
Because I care.... Vani..... I don’t need a reason to care about you.....
nurse
(Gently....handing the baby to Vani’s mother.....)
nurse
Congratulations....it’s a healthy baby girl....
Vani's Mom
(looks down at the small bundle in her arms.... despite of exhaustion...)
Vani's Mom
(her tired lips cured into a smile)
Vani's Mom
(strokes the tiny hand of the baby)
Vani's Mom
My beautiful girl.....
Vani's Dad
(looks at his wife and the baby in her arms.... but his eyes don’t show the same joy.....)
Vani's Dad
(almost disappointed)
Vani's Dad
(holding back his anger)
Vani's Mom
(looks up at him)
Vani's Dad
(eyes narrowing with frustration)
Vani's Dad
I wanted a son.....not a daughter.....what are we supposed to do with a girl.....?
His words his her like a slap ....
Vani's Mom
Pl...please.... don't say that....she is ours....our daughter.....
Vani's Dad
(turning away with growing frustration)
Vani's Dad
A daughter's no use to me.....we need a son.... someone who can help the family.....A girl.... she will only be trouble.....
Vani's Mom
(her heart sinks)
Vani's Mom
(The tears threaten to fall, but she holds them back..... not wanting her husband to see how much his words have affected her.....)
Vani's Mom
(whispering to the baby)
Vani's Mom
You are everything to me.....my little girl.... don't listen to him.....
Vani's Dad
(clenched the door)
Vani's Dad
(not looking back)
Vani's Dad
I don't need to see this....call me when she can be of some use......
Vani's Mom
(watches him go....her heart breaking with every step he takes...)
The door shut with a soft thud....
Vani's Mom
I won't let him change you.... I won't let anyone make you feel less than what you are.....
Vani's Mom
(leans down.... kissing her daughters forhead....)
Vani's Mom
I will love you.....I will always love you.....
Vani's Mom
(she knows even she will try hard ....her daughter's journey will be difficult one....filled with challenges no child should have to face.....)
Vani's Mom
I'll protect you from everything.....but I don't know how much longer I can protect you from him.....
Author
Thank you for reading my lovely readers
mother's blessing
Days later....Vani’s mother is discharged from the hospital.....
Vani's Mom
(holds her baby close)
Vani's Dad
(walks ahead ...not even glancing back....)
Vani's Aunt
(her sharp eyes scanning the newborn)
Vani's Aunt
So it's true.... Another useless mouth to feed.....
Vani's Mom
(stiffen....but says nothing)
Vani's Mom
(holder he baby protectively)
Vani's Aunt
(to vani's father)
Vani's Aunt
Didn't I tell you?.....girls are nothing but a burden....you should've prayed harder for a son.....
Vani's Dad
(exhales sharply)
Vani's Dad
(clearly annoyed)
Vani's Dad
Enough....what is done is done.... ❄️
Vani's Aunt
What's done..... you'll regret this..... Raising a daughter is like watering someone else's garden .....
Vani's Mom
(eyes well up....but she bites her tongue)
Vani's Mom
(steps inside the quietly)
Vani's Mom
(rocking the baby gently to soothe her own trembling heart)
Vani's Aunt
(whispering loudly) Mark my words.... she'll only bring shame ......
Vani's Dad
(didn't respond)
Vani's Dad
(walks away.... leaving vani's mother alone...)
Vani's Mom
(presses a soft kiss on her daughter's tiny forehead....)
Vani's Mom
(whispering) they are wrong.....you are my blessing....not a burden.....
Weeks pass..... but the atmosphere in the house remains cold......
Vani’s father barely acknowledges her existence,..... while her aunt’s taunts grow sharper by the day......
One afternoon.... the family gathers for lunch..... Vani’s mother quietly serves everyone.... holding baby Vani close in a cloth sling tied around her chest.....
Vani's Aunt
Still carrying that girl around?..... Put her down before she makes you weaker.....
Vani's Mom
(clenches her jaw but stays silent)
Vani's Mom
(placing bread on the table.....)
Vani's Aunt
(Smirking) Or are you scared she’ll cry for attention like you do?....
Vani's Dad
(irritated.... slams his cup on the table....)
Vani's Dad
Enough!....Let us eat in peace..... ❄️
Vani's Aunt
(raises her hands mockingly.... pretending to be innocent....)
Vani's Aunt
I’m just saying... This house can’t afford another useless mouth.....
Vani's Mom
(lowers her eyes....focusing on feeding herself quickly.....)
Vani's Mom
(in dimly lit room where her small cot is..... )
Vani's Mom
(gently lays baby down.....stroking her soft cheeks....)
Vani's Mom
(Whispering)
They don’t see your worth... but I do.....
Baby Vani
(her tiny fingers wrapping her mother's thumb ...)
Vani's Mom
(tears filled in her eyes as she gently rocks the cot)
Vani's Mom
I....I will fight for you ....even if I have to stand alone......
In heavily rainfall where lighting flashes with loud sound......
The door Bursts open with a loud bang.....
Vani's Dad
(stumbles in....drenched from head to toe.....)
Vani's Dad
(reeking of alcohol....)
Vani's Dad
(eyes are wild with anger and frustration....)
Vani's Dad
Where’s my food?..... Or have you forgotten your duties while pampering that useless girl?....
Vani's Mom
(trembles but stays seated.... gently patting baby Vani’s back to keep her calm....)
Author
Thank you for reading my lovely readers
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