LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 19: Shattered Dreams
As the clock struck 9:00, Roshni stood radiantly on the stage of the wedding hall, her eyes locked onto Ayan's as he walked towards her. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the joy and excitement of their special day.
The guests erupted into cheers and applause as Ayan reached Roshni's side, his eyes never leaving hers. But just as they were about to exchange their vows, a voice pierced the air, shattering the happiness.
"Roshni, ruk jao!" (Roshni, stop!) Harleen cried out, her eyes blazing with anger.
Roshni's eyes widened in shock as she turned to face Harleen. Ayan's face was equally stunned, his eyes darting back and forth between the two women.
Vivan's eyes narrowed in confusion. "Harleen, yahan kaise?" (Harleen, how are you here?) he asked, his voice low and urgent.
Roshni's face was pale, her eyes fixed on Harleen. "Harleen, tum yahan kaise?" (Harleen, how are you here?) she repeated.
Harleen's voice was shaking with rage. "Roshni, Roshni, a huge fraud is being committed against you.
Roshni's eyes widened in shock, What are you talking about? she asked, her voice trembling.
Ayan's face was set in a determined expression, but his eyes betrayed his confusion. He had no idea what was happening.
Harleen's voice was firm. "Jisse tum pyar karti ho, vo asal mein Mahir nahi, Ayan hai." (The person you love is not Mahir, but Ayan.)
Roshni's face was pale, her eyes fixed on Ayan. "Mujhe pata hai," (I know) she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
But Harleen was relentless. "Tumhe pata hai phir bhi?" (You know and still?) she asked, her voice rising in anger.
Roshni's eyes flashed with defiance. "Usme burai kia hai? Kisi ke bhi 2 name ho sakte hain." (What's wrong with that? Anyone can have two names.)
But Harleen was not to be silenced. "Tum samajh nahi rahi, ye Ayan Ob-Roy hai, L.H ka CEO hai." (You don't understand, this Ayan is Ob-Roy, the CEO of L.H Star)
Roshni's eyes widened in shock as Harleen's words hung in the air. Time seemed to slow down as she gazed at Ayan, her hand slipping out of his like a leaf falling from a tree.
Harleen's voice was like a dagger, piercing Roshni's heart. "Sirf itna hi nahi, balke is ne tum se dhoke se sign karva liye hain Inje company ke 90% shares mein." (Not just that, he has deceived you into signing over 90% shares of Inje company.)
Roshni's face crumpled as the truth hit her like a ton of bricks. Her heart shattered into a million pieces, leaving her feeling hollow and bereft. 💔
Harleen's words had barely faded away when she swayed and fell, her body going limp. Vivan rushed to her side, catching her in his arms and gently lowering her onto a nearby chair. 🪑
Roshni stood frozen, her eyes fixed on Ayan with a mixture of shock, anger, and heartbreak. She took a step closer to him, her hand reaching out to grab his collar.
"Tumne esa kyun kiya?" (Why did you do this?) she demanded, her voice trembling with rage and sorrow.
Ayan's face was impassive, but his eyes betrayed a glimmer of guilt. "Maine tum se kabhi pyar nahi kiya." (I never loved you.)
The words cut through Roshni like a knife, leaving her feeling shattered and broken. Tears streamed down her face as she gazed at Ayan, her heart heavy with sorrow.
"Kya is baat tumhare dil mein ek dafa bhi mere liye feelings aayi?" (Did you ever feel anything for me?) she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Ayan's silence was deafening, and Roshni's eyes flashed with anger. "Tum bohot bure ho. Tum esa kaise kar sakte ho?" (You are very bad. How could you do this to me?)
Just then, Harleen stirred, regaining consciousness. The scene was set for a dramatic confrontation, with emotions running high and secrets spilling out into the open.
Ayan's voice was cold and calculating as he spoke. "I did all this for the shares of Inje company. Now that I have them, it doesn't matter if this wedding happens or not."
Roshni's face contorted in anguish as she burst into tears. "Tum esa kese kar sakte ho?" (How could you do this to me?) she wailed, her voice echoing through the hall.
Her father's face turned red with rage. "Ayan, tum ese nahi ja sakte." (Ayan, you can't just leave like this.) "Business tak to tumhare dad se dushmani thi, lekin tumhari himmat kese hui ke tum meri seeri daughter se cheat kiya?" (We had a rivalry in business, but how dare you cheat my innocent daughter?)
He signaled to the security guards, and suddenly over 100 guards appeared out of nowhere, surrounding Ayan to protect him.
Roshni's eyes blazed with anger. "Tumne apni okat dikha hi di na, akhir tum me acha nahi kiya." (You've shown your true colors, and it's clear you're not a good person.)
Ayan's face was unrepentant. "Mera kaam ho gaya." (My work is done.) He turned to leave, walking away in slow motion as Roshni's voice pierced the air.
"Ayan, ruk jao!" (Ayan, stop!) she cried out, her eyes streaming with tears.
Ayan turned back, his eyes locking onto Roshni's as she spoke. "Tumne to keh dia ke tum acting ker rahe the mere saath pyar ki," (You said you were acting, pretending to love me) she spat, her voice venomous. "Ab meri baat suno, mujhe tum se nafrat hai, mujhe tumhare pure vajood se nafrat hai." (Now listen to me, I hate you, I hate your entire existence.)
Roshni's eyes blazed with anger, her face contorted in rage. "Tum itni asani se nahi jao sakte. Tumhe bhi me ese hi andar se tor du gi jese aj me tut gai hu, mera dil tut gaya." (You can't just leave like this. I'll destroy you from the inside out, just like I've been destroyed today, my heart shattered.)
With those parting words, Roshni turned and walked away in slow motion, leaving Ayan standing alone. Ayan too turned and walked away, disappearing into the distance.
Roshni stormed into her room, slamming the door shut behind her. She began to tear everything apart, her anger and grief boiling over. Her sobs echoed through the house, heartbreaking and raw.
Her parents heard her cries and were overcome with emotion themselves. Roshni's mother advised her father to leave Roshni alone for now, to let her vent her anger and grief. "Vo andar se tut chuki hai, apna gussa ose shant kerne de." (She's shattered from the inside out, let her anger calm her down.)
Roshni's father nodded in agreement, his eyes welling up with tears. Roshni collapsed to the floor, her body wracked with sobs. Her cries echoed through the house, a heartbreaking sound that seemed to shake the very foundations of their world.
Roshni's voice was laced with unbearable pain, her cries echoing through the house like a haunting melody. Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Ayan was also locked away in his room, his body shaking with uncontrollable sobs. He was destroying everything in his path, his anger and grief boiling over.
Vivan stood by, watching his friend with a mixture of concern and confusion. "Tum ne is se vese words kyun kehe jab tum us se pyar karte the?" (Why did you say such harsh words to her when you loved her?) he asked, his voice soft but probing.
Ayan's face was contorted in anguish. "Me nahi karta," (I didn't mean to) he sobbed, his voice cracking with emotion.
Vivan's eyes narrowed. "Acha phir yahan crying kyun kar rahe ho? Tumhari awaz se pata chal raha hai ke tum is se kitna pyar karte ho." (Then why are you crying here? Your voice betrays the depth of your feelings for her.)
Vivan's words struck a chord in Ayan's heart. He felt a wave of emotion wash over him, and he buried his face in his hands, sobbing uncontrollably. Vivan stepped forward, wrapping his arms around Ayan in a warm hug.
"Mujhe batao, tumne esa kyun kiya?" (Tell me, why did you do this?) Vivan asked, his voice soft and gentle.
Ayan's voice was barely audible, but Vivan's ears picked up every word. "Jab Roshni hospital mein thi, tab me apne parents se milne gaya tha." (When Roshni was in the hospital, I went to meet my parents.)
Vivan's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Han, tu gaya to tha, kia hua vahan?" (Yes, you went, what happened there?)