Rudrani:

I woke up and found me in Ashu's arms. He secured me so perfectly in his hug. His hug shows that he understood the pain of my heart but he's not ready to open up with me. I tried to get up and my nuptial chain stuck in his hand. Ashu opened his eyes and looked at me.

"My nuptial chain is in your hand," I said.

In this situation, my bonding with him is also in his hand. He can leave it or hold it. Ashu looked at the nuptial chain and he held it tight as if he read my mind.

"Stop thinking much. Don't strain yourself,...