The story revolves around a tense conversation between Praveen and Shashi. Praveen, filled with anger, demands that Shashi comply with his wishes, threatening her with consequences if she doesn't. Shashi, feeling trapped in a marriage driven by obligation and pressure, expresses her regret for not standing her ground and feels guilty for betraying the memory of Prakash and Rohan. She reveals that she can no longer sustain their relationship under the current circumstances, and she has realized the true motives of Praveen and his family. Shashi reflects on how Praveen and his family have acted like shadows since Prakash's death, keeping Rohan unaware of his father's absence. She feels deceived and now recognizes that their marriage was built on false pretenses. Praveen argues that he married her out of a sense of responsibility, but Shashi counters that she is no longer willing to play along with the facade and is prepared to set him free. The conversation highlights themes of responsibility, guilt, and the struggle for personal freedom in the face of societal and familial pressures.

by डा.कुसुम जोशी in Hindi Short Stories

Writen by डा.कुसुम जोशी

Category Short Stories