CHAPTER LXXIX
PLOT STORY:
*Main Storyline*
The story revolves around Ava and Ruby's wedding day in Rajasthan. Ava, dressed as a traditional groom, is torn between her love for Ruby and her promise to Dwan to kill Ruby after the wedding. As the ceremony progresses, Ava's emotions intensify, and she struggles to come to terms with her actions.
*Key Plot Points*
1. *Wedding Ceremony*: Ava and Ruby exchange vows, with Ava's heart heavy with the weight of her promise to Dwan.
2. *Reception*: Ava plays the role of the happy groom, but her mind is consumed by the impending tragedy.
3. *Garden Scene*: Ava takes Ruby to a secluded spot, where she reveals her true intentions. However, instead of killing Ruby, Ava's emotions get the better of her, and she plunges a knife into Ruby's stomach.
4. *Mountain Peak*: Ava and Ruby are at a secluded mountain peak, where Ava ultimately kills Ruby, driven by her promise to Dwan and her own darkness.
5. *Aftermath*: Ava is consumed by guilt, regret, and despair, her world crumbling around her.
*Character Analysis*
1. *Ava*: Ava's character is complex, driven by both love and darkness. Her promise to Dwan and her love for Ruby create a toxic dynamic, ultimately leading to tragedy.
2. *Ruby*: Ruby is portrayed as innocent and loving, unaware of the danger that Ava poses. Her death serves as a catalyst for Ava's downfall.
3. *Dwan*: Dwan's character is shrouded in mystery, with her motivations and backstory unknown. Her role in the story adds to the complexity of Ava's actions.
*Themes*
1. *Love vs. Darkness*: The story explores the complexities of love and the darkness that can drive individuals to commit heinous acts.
2. *Guilt and Regret*: Ava's actions lead to devastating consequences, highlighting the weight of guilt and regret.
3. *Tragic Love*: The story showcases a tragic love story, where the intensity of Ava's emotions ultimately leads to destruction.
*Possible Future Directions*
1. *Ava's Downfall*: The story could explore Ava's further descent into darkness, guilt, and regret.
2. *Dwan's Motivations*: Uncovering Dwan's backstory and motivations could add depth to the narrative.
3. *Consequences*: The story could delve into the consequences of Ava's actions, exploring the impact on those around her.
MAIN STORY:
The sun beat down on the vibrant streets of Rajasthan as Ava and Ruby prepared for their wedding day. Ava, dressed in a traditional Rajasthani groom's attire, her hair styled in a sleek, masculine look, stood tall, her eyes fixed on Ruby. Despite her tomboyish demeanor, Ava's eyes betrayed her emotions, shining with a mix of love and sorrow.
As the ceremony began, Ava's voice trembled slightly as she repeated the vows, her eyes locked onto Ruby's. Ruby, resplendent in her red and gold lehenga, beamed with happiness, her eyes shining with love and adoration.
Ava's heart was heavy with the weight of her promise to Dwan. After the wedding, she would have to kill Ruby, the woman she loved more than anything in this world. The thought was suffocating her, making it hard to breathe.
As the priest tied the sacred knot, Ava felt a surge of panic. This was it. This was the moment she had been dreading. She would have to pretend to be happy, to love Ruby with all her heart, knowing that their time together was limited.
The reception was a blur of color and music, with Ava and Ruby exchanging sweet glances and tender touches. But Ava's heart was heavy, her mind racing with the thought of what was to come.
As they danced under the stars, Ava's tears fell onto Ruby's shoulder. Ruby mistook them for tears of joy, but Ava knew they were tears of sorrow, of grief, of impending loss.
"Main tumse pyaar karti hoon, Ruby," Ava whispered, her voice cracking with emotion. (I love you, Ruby)
"Main bhi tumse pyaar karti hoon, Ava," Ruby replied, her voice filled with happiness. (I love you too, Ava)
Ava's heart shattered into a million pieces. She knew she would have to destroy the very thing she cherished most in this world. The thought was unbearable, and Ava felt herself drowning in her own tears.
As the night wore on, Ava played the role of the happy groom, but her heart was dying inside. She knew that after tonight, everything would change. The woman she loved would be gone, and Ava would be left to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart.
The traditional Rajasthani folk songs and dances filled the air, but Ava's heart was numb. She went through the motions, her eyes locked onto Ruby's, her mind consumed by the impending tragedy that awaited them.
As the wedding celebrations came to a close, Ava and Ruby shared a tender moment, their lips touching in a soft, gentle kiss. Ava's heart broke, knowing that this would be their last moment together, their last kiss, their last touch.
The night was filled with the sound of laughter and music, but Ava's heart was heavy with sorrow. She knew that she would have to face the darkness that lay ahead, and that their love would be the very thing that would ultimately destroy them.
The wedding celebrations had finally subsided, leaving a trail of shimmering decorations and lingering laughter in their wake. Ava and Ruby, hand-in-hand, retreated to their room, a sanctuary now blessed by the well wishes of their families. Ruby's heart was overflowing, a joyous symphony echoing in her chest. Finally, after all this time, Ava was hers, bound to her by love and the sacred vows they had exchanged.
"Ru," Ava began, her voice soft, yet laced with a strange undercurrent Ruby couldn't quite decipher, "I want to take you somewhere. But first... please, go and change. Put on something comfortable."
Ruby, radiant with happiness, turned to her wife, her eyes sparkling with a love that seemed to illuminate the room. "Ava, my love, I don't want to change! Not yet! Let everyone see us! Let them know that I am completely and utterly yours now, that I belong to you in every way imaginable!" She reached out, tracing the curve of Ava's cheek with a gentle touch.
A fleeting shadow crossed Ava's face, a flicker of something unreadable – was it sadness, or perhaps something darker? She masked it quickly, forcing a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Of course, my darling. Anything you wish." With a practiced grace, she led Ruby out of the room and towards the garden, her hand still clasped tightly in Ruby's.
As they walked, Ruby chattered excitedly about their future, about the life they would build together. Ava listened, her smile strained, her thoughts a million miles away. Reaching a sleek, black car, Ava opened the door with a flourish, her movements precise, almost mechanical. "Hop in, my love. Our adventure awaits."
Unbeknownst to Ruby, watching from the shadows, Dwan's gaze burned with suspicion. She had witnessed the subtle shifts in Ava's demeanor, the way her smile didn't quite meet her eyes. A knot of dread tightened in Dwan's stomach. She knew, with a certainty that chilled her to the bone, that something was terribly wrong. To prevent any suspicion, to buy herself time, Dwan swiftly retreated to Ava and Ruby's room. She began the meticulous process of mimicking Ava's appearance, every detail perfected, a chilling impersonation born of desperation and a desperate hope to save Ruby from whatever fate awaited her.
Ava led Ruby to a secluded mountain peak, the wind whipping their hair around their faces. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and the promise of a breathtaking view. As they stood at the precipice, Ava turned to Ruby, her eyes shimmering with a mixture of love and something else, something Ruby couldn't quite place.
"Ru," Ava began, her voice trembling slightly, "I love you. More than words can say. You are my everything."
Ruby's heart swelled with happiness, her own love for Ava a boundless ocean. "And I love you, Ava. More than anything. You are my world." She reached out, her fingers intertwining with Ava's, their hands clasped tightly.
Ava's gaze softened, and she gently pulled Ruby closer, their foreheads touching. "Ru," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion, "you know, I always dreamed of a place, a home, just for us. A place without windows or doors, where no one could intrude. Just you and me, alone together. And today... today it feels like that dream has finally come true."
A single tear escaped Ava's eye, tracing a path down her cheek. Her voice cracked, and a wave of sadness washed over her features. "But Ru... the truth is... we can't stay together for much longer."
Ruby's smile faltered, her eyes widening in confusion and fear. "Why? Ava, what are you saying? Why would you say such a thing?"
Ava's hand, which had been caressing Ruby's cheek, now trembled. "Ru..." she began, her voice barely a whisper. As the words left her lips, her hand, which was hiding a knife, plunged it into Ruby's stomach.
Ruby gasped, her eyes widening in shock and disbelief. Ava's face was a mask of tears, her expression a horrifying blend of sorrow and resolve. She cradled Ruby's head in her hands, her voice a choked sob. With each agonizing moment, she continued to stab Ruby's body, the screams echoing in the desolate mountain air, until finally, silence descended, leaving only the chilling evidence of a love turned tragically, irrevocably, wrong.
The air crackled with the raw, untamed energy of the moment. Ruby's scream, a raw, guttural sound of pure agony, ripped through the stillness, a sound that clawed at Ava's very soul. Her hands, slick with a mixture of sweat and something far more sinister, trembled uncontrollably as she stared at the crimson stain blooming on Ruby's form, a horrifying testament to the act she had just committed. The knife, a gleaming shard of betrayal, remained lodged within, a constant, throbbing reminder of her transgression.
Tears, hot and stinging, cascaded down Ava's face, a relentless torrent of sorrow, fear, and a burgeoning, agonizing regret. "What have I done? What have I become?" she choked out, each word a fresh wave of self-reproach, a searing brand upon her conscience. The world tilted, the vibrant colors of the landscape blurring into a meaningless haze as the weight of her actions threatened to suffocate her.
But then, a flicker of movement. Ruby, her face contorted in a mask of pain and fury, began to advance, her eyes burning with a desperate, consuming rage. Fear, cold and sharp, pierced through Ava's remorse, a primal instinct taking hold. The world narrowed, the only reality the looming threat before her. With a desperate, almost inhuman shove, she propelled Ruby over the precipice.
As Ruby plummeted, her eyes locked onto Ava's, a heartbreaking tableau of betrayal, confusion, and the fading embers of life. They were silent, yet spoke volumes. A silent plea for understanding, a desperate question of 'why?'. Ava's own eyes mirrored the agony, the crushing weight of her deed pressing down upon her.
She collapsed onto the cold, unforgiving stone of the cliff face, the rough texture a stark contrast to the turmoil within. Overwhelmed by the magnitude of her actions, the enormity of the loss, she surrendered to the torrent of emotions. Uncontrollable sobs wracked her body, each gasp a testament to her broken spirit. The world around her dissolved into a blur of muted colors and echoing silence, as she crumbled under the crushing weight of guilt, despair, and the irreparable damage she had inflicted. She was utterly and irrevocably broken, a shattered reflection of the person she once was.
THE END....