Heer~THE UNWANTED DAUGHTER

~• Upset Heer? •~

Words: 7.3k incl translation. I know chapter is short but in busy with upcoming wedding in my family, even for this chapter I took time with so much difficulty. 😭

Author pov

The parking area behind the school was almost empty - a quiet corner where wind rustled fallen leaves and the sun dipped slowly, painting everything golden.

Rihaan stood near the boundary wall, back facing her, shoulders tense. He kept bouncing the basketball lightly... but not playing, not moving - just lost.

Heer walked slowly toward him.

"Rihu bhai..." she whispered, voice soft as a feather.

Rihaan froze mid-bounce.

His throat worked, and he quickly wiped the corner of his eye with his sleeve before turning around with a forced smile.

"Haan Heer, bol?"
(Yes Heer, tell me?)

Heer's heart squeezed at how fake that smile looked.

She stepped closer, her eyes gentle. "Aapko bura laga, na?"
(It hurt you, didn't it?)

Rihaan looked away instantly, jaw tightening.

"Nahi yaar, main... main thik hoon."

(No yaar, I... I'm fine.)

Heer didn't believe him for even a second.

She moved closer and slowly cupped his cheeks.

A tiny tear at the corner of his eye reflected the sunlight.

Her voice dropped.
"Bhai... kab tak acting karoge? Maine dekh liya. Don't hide from me."
(Brother... how long will you act? I saw it. Don't hide from me.)

That one line broke whatever wall he was trying to keep up.

Another tear slipped down - and Heer immediately wiped it with her thumb.

Rihaan inhaled shakily and closed his eyes for a moment.

Heer smiled softly.
"See... she didn't mean to hurt you. Really. Priyanshi just needs time."

Rihaan whispered, voice thick,
"But Heer... she said she doesn't even know if she loves me..."

Heer held both his hands tightly.

"Aur isme galat kya hai, bhai?"
(And what's wrong in that, brother?)

Rihaan blinked, confused.

Heer continued gently,
"Realising love takes time. You realised it... she will take a little time. It's that simple."

Rihaan swallowed. "But what if she never feels the same?"

Heer smiled - a confident, bright smile only she could give.

"That won't happen. Priyanshi loves you... she just needs time to accept it. Your love was hidden behind childhood fights. Now slowly it's coming out."

Rihaan stared at her, a faint hope appearing in his eyes.

Heer squeezed his hands.
"Aur bhai... main hoon na. Main sab thik kar doongi. Very soon Priyanshi apko khud bol ke dikhayegi 'I love you'. Pakka."

(And brother... I'm here. I'll fix everything. Very soon Priyanshi herself will say 'I love you' to you. Promise.)

Rihaan's brows knitted. "Kaise?"
(How?)