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Chapter 125 – Clearing Names and Heavy Hearts
When HR finally said, “Let’s do it,” Tharun raised his hand respectfully.
“Sir, one request — please don’t reveal our names. If Anjali realises it was us who brought this to light, she might try to damage our reputations further. What if she takes it personally? Also, issuing the clarification in the name of the company like company find it out, will send a stronger message. Employees will know the company is watching.”
HR thought for a moment, then nodded.
“Agreed.”
As they left the cabin, Nikitha turned to Tharun.
“Why did you want to cover our names?”
Tharun looked straight ahead, his voice quiet.
“I don’t want Jay to think we were involved. You promised we would start soon as a family. I don’t want him to have any false hope.” Like you still have love thats why you help clear his name.
The drive back to the office was cold and silent. When they entered the building, the entire floor was buzzing.
A fresh notice had been put up on the board.
OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION
After a thorough internal review, it has been confirmed that Mr. Jay did not write or send the previous letter that harmed companies image. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused and reaffirms its trust in him.
Nikitha felt a quiet wave of relief. She instinctively reached for Tharun’s hand and held it tighter.
When she turned to look at his face, however, there was no joy — only pain.
“Why aren’t you happy? that His name is cleared.”
Tharun gave a small smirk, sad smile.
“I will wait until you understand me right.
Take your hand. I don’t want people to think badly of us.”
He gently pulled away and walked toward his cabin without another word.
He barely spoke for the rest of the day.
In the evening, as they drove back, Nikitha couldn’t bear the silence any longer.
“Are you still angry with me?” she asked.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said it. Tell me what you want. I’ll do it.”
Tharun turned to her, his eyes heavy.
“I want to feel your love one day.
I want to see you proceed with the divorce.
I want to marry you as soon as possible.”
Nikitha fell silent.
She knew it would take time for her to truly fall in love with him. Jay, even in his current condition, was not ready to give a divorce — the last time she had asked, he had said anything except that. And marriage without divorce was impossible.
The conversation ended in a heavy, known silence.
When the car stopped outside Jay’s house, Nikitha saw a cheerful Sharmi waiting. Sharmi came forward and hugged her warmly.
“Nikki, I didn’t know you could help him like this. I’m so happy.”
She hugged her for a moment longer, then left with a bright smile.
When Nikitha entered the hall, she saw a visibly relieved and happy Jay.
She realised HR must have informed him — under the pretext of not revealing the secret.
“Thanks,” Jay said softly, looking at her.
Nikitha gave a small nod.
Jay continued, his voice gentle.
“I don’t know if you still think about me after everything that’s happened between us.”
Nikitha avoided his eyes.
“Did you have your tea? I’m going to prepare your favourite, as you got cleared your name.”
Jay walked closer.
“I’m happy that you at least started to understand me.”
“Ask me whatever you want. Let me try to honour it.”
Nikitha looked at him for a long moment, then said calmly,
“I’m happy we were able to clear your name. But the only thing I want is for you to lead a happy life without me. I will clear every mess I made. Open your eyes and see — I have moved on for real. My relationship with Tharun is more than sex”
She paused, then added firmly,
I have a need from myself,
“Divorce me as soon as possible. Mutual and medical — that says my uterus has a problem and I cannot conceive.”
Divorce? the moment you ask, consider, everything is over between us.
She calmly said, I'm asking you divorce for the same.
The night became unbearably heavy.
They slept on the same bed after dinner, but the distance between them felt wider than ever. Nikitha kept checking her phone, hoping for a message from Tharun. She sent a long, sincere apology, but there was no response.
The next day was her turn to take care of Jay at home, but none of them know the day will bring one more unexpected scenario, That will push Jay to the extreme, that he would take a decision, he doesn't want all the time.
When HR finally said, “Let’s do it,” Tharun raised his hand respectfully.
“Sir, one request — please don’t reveal our names. If Anjali realises it was us who brought this to light, she might try to damage our reputations further. What if she takes it personally? Also, issuing the clarification in the name of the company like company find it out, will send a stronger message. Employees will know the company is watching.”
HR thought for a moment, then nodded.
“Agreed.”
As they left the cabin, Nikitha turned to Tharun.
“Why did you want to cover our names?”
Tharun looked straight ahead, his voice quiet.
“I don’t want Jay to think we were involved. You promised we would start soon as a family. I don’t want him to have any false hope.” Like you still have love thats why you help clear his name.
The drive back to the office was cold and silent. When they entered the building, the entire floor was buzzing.
A fresh notice had been put up on the board.
OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION
After a thorough internal review, it has been confirmed that Mr. Jay did not write or send the previous letter that harmed companies image. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused and reaffirms its trust in him.
Nikitha felt a quiet wave of relief. She instinctively reached for Tharun’s hand and held it tighter.
When she turned to look at his face, however, there was no joy — only pain.
“Why aren’t you happy? that His name is cleared.”
Tharun gave a small smirk, sad smile.
“I will wait until you understand me right.
Take your hand. I don’t want people to think badly of us.”
He gently pulled away and walked toward his cabin without another word.
He barely spoke for the rest of the day.
In the evening, as they drove back, Nikitha couldn’t bear the silence any longer.
“Are you still angry with me?” she asked.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said it. Tell me what you want. I’ll do it.”
Tharun turned to her, his eyes heavy.
“I want to feel your love one day.
I want to see you proceed with the divorce.
I want to marry you as soon as possible.”
Nikitha fell silent.
She knew it would take time for her to truly fall in love with him. Jay, even in his current condition, was not ready to give a divorce — the last time she had asked, he had said anything except that. And marriage without divorce was impossible.
The conversation ended in a heavy, known silence.
When the car stopped outside Jay’s house, Nikitha saw a cheerful Sharmi waiting. Sharmi came forward and hugged her warmly.
“Nikki, I didn’t know you could help him like this. I’m so happy.”
She hugged her for a moment longer, then left with a bright smile.
When Nikitha entered the hall, she saw a visibly relieved and happy Jay.
She realised HR must have informed him — under the pretext of not revealing the secret.
“Thanks,” Jay said softly, looking at her.
Nikitha gave a small nod.
Jay continued, his voice gentle.
“I don’t know if you still think about me after everything that’s happened between us.”
Nikitha avoided his eyes.
“Did you have your tea? I’m going to prepare your favourite, as you got cleared your name.”
Jay walked closer.
“I’m happy that you at least started to understand me.”
“Ask me whatever you want. Let me try to honour it.”
Nikitha looked at him for a long moment, then said calmly,
“I’m happy we were able to clear your name. But the only thing I want is for you to lead a happy life without me. I will clear every mess I made. Open your eyes and see — I have moved on for real. My relationship with Tharun is more than sex”
She paused, then added firmly,
I have a need from myself,
“Divorce me as soon as possible. Mutual and medical — that says my uterus has a problem and I cannot conceive.”
Divorce? the moment you ask, consider, everything is over between us.
She calmly said, I'm asking you divorce for the same.
The night became unbearably heavy.
They slept on the same bed after dinner, but the distance between them felt wider than ever. Nikitha kept checking her phone, hoping for a message from Tharun. She sent a long, sincere apology, but there was no response.
The next day was her turn to take care of Jay at home, but none of them know the day will bring one more unexpected scenario, That will push Jay to the extreme, that he would take a decision, he doesn't want all the time.
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