Part 12: A New Beginning
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Vivaan and Aarushi walked out of the Mehra mansion, hand in hand, leaving behind a world of expectations, wealth, and power. The night air was cool, but Aarushi’s heart burned with emotions she couldn’t describe.
She couldn’t believe it.
Vivaan had chosen her—over his fortune, over his family, over everything he had ever known.
As they reached his car, he turned to her, his eyes filled with something deep and unshakable.
Vivaan (softly): “Are you okay?”
Aarushi exhaled a shaky breath. “I should be asking you that. You just walked away from… everything.”
He smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “I didn’t walk away from everything, Aarushi. I walked toward the only thing that matters—you.”
Her chest ached with love. How could someone love her so fearlessly? So completely?
She reached up, cupping his face. “Vivaan… what are we going to do now?”
He chuckled. “Well, first, we’re going to get out of here before my father sends security after us.”
She laughed through her tears, and with that, they got into his car and drove off—toward an uncertain future, but together.
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The Aftermath
The next morning, the headlines were everywhere.
“Vivaan Mehra Rejects Engagement in Dramatic Public Scene!”
“Heir to Mehra Empire Walks Away for Love—What Happens Next?”
Vivaan’s parents were livid. His father cut off all financial support, removed him from the family business, and even tried to have his credit cards blocked.
But none of it mattered to Vivaan.
He got a small apartment, started working on his own startup, and built a life with Aarushi instead of one dictated by wealth.
Aarushi, on the other hand, struggled with guilt.
Aarushi (softly): “Vivaan… I never wanted you to lose everything for me.”
Vivaan wrapped his arms around her. “I didn’t lose anything, Aarushi. I gained you.”
Her eyes filled with tears as she realized—this wasn’t just love.
This was forever.
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A Love Beyond Status
Months passed, and they built a life together. Vivaan worked hard, proving he was more than just a billionaire’s son. Aarushi finished her studies and began working at a publishing house.
And one evening, as they sat on their tiny apartment balcony, looking at the stars, Vivaan pulled out a small velvet box.
Aarushi gasped, her hand flying to her mouth.
Vivaan (smiling): “I may not have a mansion, a business empire, or a billionaire’s bank account anymore… but I have a heart that belongs only to you.”
He opened the box, revealing a simple but beautiful ring.
Vivaan: “Aarushi Sharma… will you marry me?”
Tears streamed down her face as she threw her arms around him.
Aarushi (whispering): “Yes. A thousand times, yes.”
And as he slipped the ring onto her finger, she knew—love had won.
Not money. Not status.
Just love.
And that was more than enough.
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The End.
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