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Chapter 89: Nikitha's decision. 

By 6:20 PM, Tharun’s car glided into the hotel driveway. Nikitha sat quietly in the passenger seat, her mind still a battlefield of conflicting emotions. The moment the car stopped, Sharmi spotted them from the entrance and walked over with a warm, almost radiant smile. She pulled Nikitha into a tight hug.

Nikitha stiffened slightly. Strange, she thought. She’s hugging me so cheerfully… Jay must have satisfied her a lot today. She had even shamelessly asked her if she would be okay if Sharmi want to try Jay. May be today was that day.. The image of Sharmi in Jay’s bed flashed in her mind, sharp and painful.

“So… all went well since morning?” Nikitha asked, forcing a casual tone.

“Yes, very well,” Sharmi replied cheerfully. without realising the context which Niki asked that question. 

as per plan, Sharmi wanted to ask her a moment to speak with her private but before she say anything more, Nikitha spoke first.

“I need to speak with you. Just wait for me at the garden area. It’s important.”

Sharmi was surprised but she accepted it. 
Without waiting for a reply, she turned and walked toward the hotel with Tharun.



Inside the room, Nikitha closed the door and leaned against it for a moment, exhaustion weighing heavily on her.


“I feel completely drained,” she said quietly. She looked at Tharun, her eyes softening. “Can you take me somewhere else? A different hotel, at least 30-40 minutes away. I don’t want to be seen here anymore. I just want to spend some quiet time with you.”

Tharun studied her face for a second, then nodded without asking a single question. “I’ll arrange it.”

“I will freshen up and come,” Nikitha said softly, her voice carrying a quiet resolve. “Pack all our things and load them in the car. I’ll join you in the parking area.”

Tharun looked at her for a long moment, searching her eyes. He could sense the weight behind her words — the exhaustion, the confusion, and something deeper shifting inside her. But he didn’t ask a single question. He simply nodded, his expression gentle and understanding.

“Take your time,” he replied calmly. “I’ll handle everything.”

As Tharun began gathering their belongings, Nikitha stepped into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. She stood in front of the mirror for a few moments, staring at her own reflection. Water from the tap ran over her hands as she tried to steady herself.
In the quiet of the bathroom, her thoughts flowed freely.

She wanted to thank Tharun wholeheartedly tonight — not just with words, but with her heart. He had stood by her through every storm, every doubt, every moment of weakness. He never demanded, never pressured, never made her feel small. Unlike Jay, who had loved her silently and selflessly without ever saying it clearly in the beginning, Tharun had been open from the start.
“I love you. I need you in my life.”

Those words still echoed in her mind.

She knew she didn’t fully love him yet. Not with the depth she once felt — or still felt — for Jay. But she could accept his love. She could nurture it. After all, she had once loved a man who didn’t love her back at the time of their marriage. She had waited, hoped, and endured. With Tharun, it was different. He already loved her openly, passionately, and patiently.

If I could love Jay when he didn’t love me the same way… then surely, one day, I can grow to love Tharun fully.
A quiet decision settled in her chest.

Tonight, I will let him know. I’m ready to move forward with him. Not love but ready to marriage. 
She decided to accept his love.

But before she gave Tharun her heart completely, she needed one last confirmation — a final closure. And for that, Sharmi was important. She needed to understand where Jay’s heart was heading. She needed to know if she could truly let go without guilt.

Nikitha splashed cold water on her face, took a deep breath, and stepped out of the bathroom with renewed determination.

She was ready to speak with Sharmi.