short tales - Chapter 14: Chapter 14
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Dev × avni
The wedding preparations were in full swing. The house was decorated with golden lights, the air filled with the scent of fresh flowers and mehendi. Laughter and music echoed through the halls, but inside her heart, there was only silence.
. But while the world around her rejoiced, Avni stood alone on the terrace, staring at the moon with trembling hands.
Tomorrow, she was getting married. Tomorrow, she will step into a new life. But tonight, she couldn't keep her truth buried any longer.
She sat on the bed, staring at her phone screen, her heart pounding. A thousand thoughts raced through her mind-What if he doesn't understand? What if he looks at me differently? What if I ruin everything?
But Dev deserved to know. Before stepping into this marriage, he needed to see all of her-the good, the broken, the scarred.
Taking a deep breath, she typed:
> "There's something I've been holding inside me for a long time, and it's really hard for me to say this...."
In the text
There's something I've been holding inside me for a long time, and it's really hard for me to say this. I've thought a lot about whether I should share this with you, but I trust you, and I don't want to hide such a big part of my life from you anymore. I just hope you don't see me differently after this.
I didn't grow up in a happy home like you did. My father has always been abusive toward my mother. Since I was a child, I've seen him hurt her-physically and emotionally. He never took responsibility, never cared for us, and even had a secret mistress. Most of the time, we survived because my grandparents supported us financially. My mother has suffered so much, and I could never do anything to stop it. Growing up in such an environment has left deep scars on me.
Because of all this, I struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and sometimes even depression. In school, I used to hurt myself because I didn't know how to deal with my emotions..
And Sometimes this shit i still do...Even now, there are times when I feel completely helpless and suffocated, and the pain gets so overwhelming that I don't know how to escape it. Sometimes, I still cry remembering everything I've witnessed.
When I see your family-your parents' love, the respect they have for each other, the warmth in your home-it makes me happy for you, but at the same time, it breaks my heart. I get jealous, not because I don't want you to have a good family, but because I wish my mother had the same love and respect. She never deserved this kind of pain. It hurts me so much to know that some people get to grow up in a home filled with love, while others like me are stuck in a place full of suffering.
I never told you all this before because I was ashamed. I felt like you wouldn't fully understand my pain because you have such a kind and innocent heart. I feared that if I opened up, you might look at me differently or not know how to respond. Part of me also wanted to keep this to myself because even thinking about it makes me cry.
But I don't want to hide anymore. This is who I am, this is my past, and I want you to know the truth. I don't expect you to fix anything or even fully understand what I've been through. I just want you to know, because you are important to me, and I don't want to keep such a big part of my life from you.
I have dreams-I want to earn good money, travel the country, and escape this suffocation. I want a peaceful, happy life, and I'm trying to move forward, even though it's hard. I just hope that after knowing all this, you don't see me as weak or broken. I am trying to heal, and I just need you to accept me for who I am.
I don't know how you will feel after reading this, but I just wanted to be honest with you. No matter what, I am still me-the same person you know and care about. I just hope this doesn't change anything between us.
"I know this might be a lot for you to take in, and I don't expect you to have the perfect response. I just want you to know that I trust you, and that's why I'm sharing this with you. Please don't feel pressured to say anything right away. Just knowing that you are here, that you accept me as I am, is more than enough for me.
I never want my past to come between us or make things uncomfortable for you. I'm telling you this because you mean a lot to me, and I don't want to keep such an important part of my life hidden from you.
I hope this doesn't make you see me differently. I don't want pity-I just want to be understood. You've always been kind, and your presence in my life gives me comfort. No matter what, I'm still the same person you know, and I just hope you can still see me that way."
There's something else I want to say, something I've been struggling with in my heart. I love you, and I see my future with you. But at the same time, a part of me is scared. Growing up watching my parents' marriage has made me afraid of what marriage could turn into. I've seen so much pain, lies, and disrespect that sometimes I catch myself thinking-what if all men are like my father? What if history repeats itself?
But then, I look at you, and you're nothing like him. You are kind, caring, and respectful. You make me feel safe, something I never truly felt before. And that's why I am telling you this-because I want to let go of my fears and truly believe in love, in us. I don't want my past to ruin my future happiness, but healing takes time, and I just want you to know why I sometimes overthink or worry.
If one day we take the next step together, I want to step into it with trust and confidence, not fear. And for that, I need time to heal and remind myself that I am not my past, and you are not my father. I just hope you understand that if I ever hesitate, it's not because of you-it's because of the scars I am still learning to let go of."
"Despite all my fears and past wounds, when I'm with you, I feel something I've never felt before-peace. You bring me comfort in a way I never thought possible. The way you talk to me, care for me, and make me feel valued reminds me that love can be something beautiful. I don't say it often, but I truly cherish you. Even when my mind is full of doubts, being with you makes me believe that maybe, just maybe, I can have the kind of love I always wished for."
" Why I Chose to Share This With You dev "
I've carried this pain inside me for so long, always feeling like no one would truly understand. But with you, I feel safe. You've always been kind, patient, and understanding, and that's why I trust you more than anyone else. I don't want to keep such an important part of my life hidden from you because you mean so much to me.
I know that opening up about my past won't change what happened, but sharing this with you makes me feel less alone. I don't expect you to fix anything or to have all the answers-I just want you to know me, the real me, beyond the person I show to the world.
I also chose to tell you because I see a future with you. And if we're going to build something together, I don't want to keep secrets. I want to be honest, even about the things that scare me. I know I have fears about love and marriage because of what I've seen, but deep down, I also know that you are different. And that's why I want to let you in, even if it's difficult.
I just hope that after knowing all this, you don't see me as broken. I don't want pity-I just want to be understood. No matter how much my past has hurt me, I am still trying to move forward, and to believe in happiness. And having you beside me makes that journey feel a little less scary.
"What I Want You to Know After This"
After sharing all this, I just want you to know that I love you. You are one of the most precious parts of my life, and no matter how much pain my past holds, I don't want it to define my future-especially not the future I see with you.
I know my fears about love and marriage come from my experiences, and sometimes, I struggle to believe that relationships can be different. But you've shown me kindness, respect, and warmth-things I never saw growing up. A part of me is still scared, still not ready ..but I want you to know that I am trying. And having you in my life makes me believe that maybe, just maybe, love doesn't always have to hurt.
I don't want my past to affect us, and I don't want my fears to push you away. If anything, I hope this brings us closer. I trust you, and I just need you to be patient with me as I learn to trust in love, in happiness, and in the idea that I can have a life that is different from the one I grew up with.
No matter what, I am grateful for you. For your presence, your kindness, and the way you make me feel safe. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I want you to be a part of mine.
Something Precious Just for You dev
I don't think I say this enough, but you are one of the best things that has ever happened to me. In a world where I've seen so much pain, you have been my light. You make me believe in kindness, in love, in a happiness I never thought I could have.
I don't know how I got so lucky to have you in my life, but I do know that I never want to take you for granted. Your presence brings me peace, your words bring me comfort, and your love makes me feel safe in a way I never have before.
No matter how broken I may feel sometimes, you remind me that I am more than my past. You remind me that I am capable of love, of happiness, and of a future that looks nothing like the pain I grew up with.
I love you-not just for who you are, but for the way you make me feel seen, understood, and cherished. You are my safe place, my warmth, my home. And for that, I will always be grateful...last but not least
In your eyes, I see the love I've always longed for. With you, I believe in a future I never thought I deserved...In your love, I find a home I never had. With you, my past feels lighter, and my future feels possible.
If one day I get courage.. then i will send u this letter...dev this is what I had write in my personal diary..but seems like i got courage..and I'm sending u this
She poured her soul into the message, each word laced with the pain she had carried for years. The abuse she had witnessed, the loneliness she had endured, the fears that still clung to her like shadows.
She hesitated before hitting send, but then she closed her eyes and did it.
The message was delivered. The blue ticks appeared.
But there was no reply.
Minutes turned into hours.
Tears blurred her vision as she hugged her knees to her chest. Had she made a mistake? Would he see her as broken now?
Eventually, exhaustion overtook her, and she drifted into restless sleep.
The wedding preparations were in full swing. The house was decorated with golden lights, the air filled with the scent of fresh flowers and mehendi. Laughter and music echoed through the halls, but inside her heart, there was only silence.
. But while the world around her rejoiced, Avni stood alone on the terrace, staring at the moon with trembling hands.
Tomorrow, she was getting married. Tomorrow, she will step into a new life. But tonight, she couldn't keep her truth buried any longer.
She sat on the bed, staring at her phone screen, her heart pounding. A thousand thoughts raced through her mind-What if he doesn't understand? What if he looks at me differently? What if I ruin everything?
But Dev deserved to know. Before stepping into this marriage, he needed to see all of her-the good, the broken, the scarred.
Taking a deep breath, she typed:
> "There's something I've been holding inside me for a long time, and it's really hard for me to say this...."
In the text
There's something I've been holding inside me for a long time, and it's really hard for me to say this. I've thought a lot about whether I should share this with you, but I trust you, and I don't want to hide such a big part of my life from you anymore. I just hope you don't see me differently after this.
I didn't grow up in a happy home like you did. My father has always been abusive toward my mother. Since I was a child, I've seen him hurt her-physically and emotionally. He never took responsibility, never cared for us, and even had a secret mistress. Most of the time, we survived because my grandparents supported us financially. My mother has suffered so much, and I could never do anything to stop it. Growing up in such an environment has left deep scars on me.
Because of all this, I struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and sometimes even depression. In school, I used to hurt myself because I didn't know how to deal with my emotions..
And Sometimes this shit i still do...Even now, there are times when I feel completely helpless and suffocated, and the pain gets so overwhelming that I don't know how to escape it. Sometimes, I still cry remembering everything I've witnessed.
When I see your family-your parents' love, the respect they have for each other, the warmth in your home-it makes me happy for you, but at the same time, it breaks my heart. I get jealous, not because I don't want you to have a good family, but because I wish my mother had the same love and respect. She never deserved this kind of pain. It hurts me so much to know that some people get to grow up in a home filled with love, while others like me are stuck in a place full of suffering.
I never told you all this before because I was ashamed. I felt like you wouldn't fully understand my pain because you have such a kind and innocent heart. I feared that if I opened up, you might look at me differently or not know how to respond. Part of me also wanted to keep this to myself because even thinking about it makes me cry.
But I don't want to hide anymore. This is who I am, this is my past, and I want you to know the truth. I don't expect you to fix anything or even fully understand what I've been through. I just want you to know, because you are important to me, and I don't want to keep such a big part of my life from you.
I have dreams-I want to earn good money, travel the country, and escape this suffocation. I want a peaceful, happy life, and I'm trying to move forward, even though it's hard. I just hope that after knowing all this, you don't see me as weak or broken. I am trying to heal, and I just need you to accept me for who I am.
I don't know how you will feel after reading this, but I just wanted to be honest with you. No matter what, I am still me-the same person you know and care about. I just hope this doesn't change anything between us.
"I know this might be a lot for you to take in, and I don't expect you to have the perfect response. I just want you to know that I trust you, and that's why I'm sharing this with you. Please don't feel pressured to say anything right away. Just knowing that you are here, that you accept me as I am, is more than enough for me.
I never want my past to come between us or make things uncomfortable for you. I'm telling you this because you mean a lot to me, and I don't want to keep such an important part of my life hidden from you.
I hope this doesn't make you see me differently. I don't want pity-I just want to be understood. You've always been kind, and your presence in my life gives me comfort. No matter what, I'm still the same person you know, and I just hope you can still see me that way."
There's something else I want to say, something I've been struggling with in my heart. I love you, and I see my future with you. But at the same time, a part of me is scared. Growing up watching my parents' marriage has made me afraid of what marriage could turn into. I've seen so much pain, lies, and disrespect that sometimes I catch myself thinking-what if all men are like my father? What if history repeats itself?
But then, I look at you, and you're nothing like him. You are kind, caring, and respectful. You make me feel safe, something I never truly felt before. And that's why I am telling you this-because I want to let go of my fears and truly believe in love, in us. I don't want my past to ruin my future happiness, but healing takes time, and I just want you to know why I sometimes overthink or worry.
If one day we take the next step together, I want to step into it with trust and confidence, not fear. And for that, I need time to heal and remind myself that I am not my past, and you are not my father. I just hope you understand that if I ever hesitate, it's not because of you-it's because of the scars I am still learning to let go of."
"Despite all my fears and past wounds, when I'm with you, I feel something I've never felt before-peace. You bring me comfort in a way I never thought possible. The way you talk to me, care for me, and make me feel valued reminds me that love can be something beautiful. I don't say it often, but I truly cherish you. Even when my mind is full of doubts, being with you makes me believe that maybe, just maybe, I can have the kind of love I always wished for."
" Why I Chose to Share This With You dev "
I've carried this pain inside me for so long, always feeling like no one would truly understand. But with you, I feel safe. You've always been kind, patient, and understanding, and that's why I trust you more than anyone else. I don't want to keep such an important part of my life hidden from you because you mean so much to me.
I know that opening up about my past won't change what happened, but sharing this with you makes me feel less alone. I don't expect you to fix anything or to have all the answers-I just want you to know me, the real me, beyond the person I show to the world.
I also chose to tell you because I see a future with you. And if we're going to build something together, I don't want to keep secrets. I want to be honest, even about the things that scare me. I know I have fears about love and marriage because of what I've seen, but deep down, I also know that you are different. And that's why I want to let you in, even if it's difficult.
I just hope that after knowing all this, you don't see me as broken. I don't want pity-I just want to be understood. No matter how much my past has hurt me, I am still trying to move forward, and to believe in happiness. And having you beside me makes that journey feel a little less scary.
"What I Want You to Know After This"
After sharing all this, I just want you to know that I love you. You are one of the most precious parts of my life, and no matter how much pain my past holds, I don't want it to define my future-especially not the future I see with you.
I know my fears about love and marriage come from my experiences, and sometimes, I struggle to believe that relationships can be different. But you've shown me kindness, respect, and warmth-things I never saw growing up. A part of me is still scared, still not ready ..but I want you to know that I am trying. And having you in my life makes me believe that maybe, just maybe, love doesn't always have to hurt.
I don't want my past to affect us, and I don't want my fears to push you away. If anything, I hope this brings us closer. I trust you, and I just need you to be patient with me as I learn to trust in love, in happiness, and in the idea that I can have a life that is different from the one I grew up with.
No matter what, I am grateful for you. For your presence, your kindness, and the way you make me feel safe. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I want you to be a part of mine.
Something Precious Just for You dev
I don't think I say this enough, but you are one of the best things that has ever happened to me. In a world where I've seen so much pain, you have been my light. You make me believe in kindness, in love, in a happiness I never thought I could have.
I don't know how I got so lucky to have you in my life, but I do know that I never want to take you for granted. Your presence brings me peace, your words bring me comfort, and your love makes me feel safe in a way I never have before.
No matter how broken I may feel sometimes, you remind me that I am more than my past. You remind me that I am capable of love, of happiness, and of a future that looks nothing like the pain I grew up with.
I love you-not just for who you are, but for the way you make me feel seen, understood, and cherished. You are my safe place, my warmth, my home. And for that, I will always be grateful...last but not least
In your eyes, I see the love I've always longed for. With you, I believe in a future I never thought I deserved...In your love, I find a home I never had. With you, my past feels lighter, and my future feels possible.
If one day I get courage.. then i will send u this letter...dev this is what I had write in my personal diary..but seems like i got courage..and I'm sending u this
She poured her soul into the message, each word laced with the pain she had carried for years. The abuse she had witnessed, the loneliness she had endured, the fears that still clung to her like shadows.
She hesitated before hitting send, but then she closed her eyes and did it.
The message was delivered. The blue ticks appeared.
But there was no reply.
Minutes turned into hours.
Tears blurred her vision as she hugged her knees to her chest. Had she made a mistake? Would he see her as broken now?
Eventually, exhaustion overtook her, and she drifted into restless sleep.
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