Mourning Bride – Season 2

Chapter 39: The Proposal

The tension between Hrithik and Abhina continued for days.

Abhina still avoided him.

Short replies.

No eye contact.

No smiling.

And strangely—

That hurt Hrithik more than he expected.

Finally one evening—

He stopped her near the balcony.

Rain poured softly outside.

“Enough, Abhina.”

“You’re punishing me for no reason.”

Abhina folded her arms stubbornly.

“Go talk to your childhood lover.”

Hrithik sighed heavily.

Then for the first time—

He revealed the truth.

“She left me at the wedding mandap.”

Abhina froze.

Hrithik continued quietly:

“Krutika married a rich businessman on the same day.”

“She chose money.”

“And I spent years hating myself for not being enough.”

Abhina slowly looked at him.

“I have no feelings for her.”

“Not anymore.”

His voice cracked slightly.

“She is just my past.”

“But you…”

He paused.

“You became my peace.”

Abhina’s heart skipped.

But her pride still refused to melt fully.

Later that afternoon—

Krutika cornered Abhina alone.

A mocking smile appeared on her lips.

“So…”

“You like older men?”

Abhina frowned.

Krutika smirked further.

“Or do you prefer sugar dating?”

Abhina immediately shouted:

“Shut up!”

Krutika laughed dramatically.

“Oh come on, I was joking.”

But Abhina’s eyes had already filled with tears.

Because somewhere—

She herself feared society would call her relationship exactly that.

Roy Mansion

Meanwhile—

Ekta continued emotionally manipulating Abhinav.

Serving him meals.

Checking his medicines.

Listening to his pain.

“You care too much for everyone,” she said softly one day.

“But nobody understands you.”

Abhinav looked emotionally exhausted.

Ekta carefully added:

“Mareena always mistreats Abhipriyo.”

“Poor boy only wanted a father.”

Abhinav replied,"Thanks ektaji but i love Mareena i cannot understand how she has become like this. This is all because of hrittik".

Ekta said," i know abhinavji you love her so much but has she valued your love?"

Abhinav says,"Ektaji thankyoù for being a good friend, when my own wife and daughter rejected me you are so kind".

Nearby—

Zainab and Abhipriyo exchanged secret smirks.

Their manipulation was working perfectly.

The Accident

A few days later—

Abhipriyo staged an accident.

Minor injuries.

Bandages.

Fake bruises.

Abhinav panicked seeing him.

“Who did this?!”

Abhipriyo lowered his eyes dramatically.

“I have seen evidence…”

“Mareena hired someone.”

Abhinav was stunned.

Immediately—

He called Mareena furiously.

“How low can you fall?!”

“You tried harming my son?!”

Mareena was speechless.

“Abhinav have you lost your mind?!”

But he disconnected angrily.

Mareena broke down afterward.

And Abhina silently watched her mother suffer.

The Confession

That evening—

Abhina was walking through Hrithik’s corridor carrying books.

Suddenly—

Hrithik grabbed her wrist gently and pulled her toward the wall.

Abhina gasped softly.

“Hrittik da—”

Before she could finish—

He pinned her lightly against the wall.

His eyes desperate.

Emotional.

Terrified.

“Will you marry me?”

Abhina’s cheeks instantly turned red.

Then nervously she whispered:

“But…”

“You’re old, aren’t you?”

Hrithik almost laughed helplessly.

“What will I do?”

“This smallie stole my heart.”

Abhina looked down shyly.

Unable to answer.

And Hrithik—

For the first time in years—

Looked completely vulnerable.

The Financial Trap

Meanwhile—

The money Abhinav regularly sent for Mareena and Abhina was secretly being redirected by Zainab.

Mareena received almost nothing.

When she informed Abhinav—

He misunderstood immediately.

“So now you want MORE money?”

Mareena broke down.

“You think I would stoop this low?”

But Abhinav no longer understood whom to trust.

Abhina’s Fees

Soon—

Abhina’s college fees remained unpaid.

She silently sat worried.

Hrithik finally spoke firmly.

“I’ll pay it.”

Mareena immediately objected.

“No. We can’t burden you anymore.”

But Hrithik shook his head.

“It’s not burden.”

Then he looked directly at Abhina.

“I want to take responsibility for her.”

Silence filled the room.

Mareena stared at him.

And then—

Very softly—

Hrithik confessed:

“I want to marry her.”

Abhina’s heartbeat stopped.

Hrithik continued honestly:

“Yes, I’m twenty years older.”

“Yes, I’m not as rich as her father.”

“But I’ll respect her.”

“Protect her.”

“And love her honestly.”

Mareena’s eyes became emotional.

For the first time—

She saw stability for her daughter.

Not manipulation.

Not lust.

Not revenge.

A safe home.

Mareena smiled faintly.

“Age is just a number.”

“You’re a good match.”

Abhina looked down shyly.

A small smile appearing on her lips.

Then suddenly she whispered:

“I have one problem…”

Precap

Abhina says:

“If we marry… people will call you my sugar daddy.”

Meanwhile—

Krutika says furiously:

“That girl trapped Hrithik emotionally!”

And elsewhere—

Ekta secretly tells Abhipriyo:

“Soon Abhinav himself will throw Mareena out forever.”