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(Before starting the story, I would like to mention that this story is based on a true incident. I hope you will like it and will definitely answer my questions.)

"Hello!"

"Hey! How are you?"

"I'm doing great. What about you?"

"Nothing much. Everything's good. So, tell me, what's going on these days?"

"Nothing special. Everything's just the same."

"Where are you these days?"

"I'm here in Dehradun."

"Oh, that's nice! How about going somewhere tomorrow?"

"Sure! Why not? Where are we going?"

"Let's go to Neelkanth."

"Alright! Sounds good."

"Okay, bye!"

"Bye-bye!"

Khushi ended the call after talking to her cousin brother. A bright smile appeared on her face. She was genuinely excited because she was going on a trip with her brother the following day.Little did she know that the very relationship she trusted blindly would soon shatter her faith in such a painful way that she might think a thousand times before trusting anyone again.

The Next Morning...

"Mumma, I'm leaving!"

"Alright, dear. But make sure you return home on time."

"Yes, Mumma!"

After answering her mother, Khushi stepped out of the house and got into an auto-rickshaw.While travelling, she took her phone out of her bag and called her brother.

"Hello, Bhaiya! I've left home. Where should I meet you?"

"Come to the bus stand. I'll be waiting for you there."

"Okay. I'll call you once I reach."

After ending the call, Khushi put on her favourite songs and began enjoying the journey. She was quite excited about the outing.

A little while later, her phone rang again.

"Hello, Bhaiya!"

"Where have you reached, Khushi? I'm standing here at the bus stand."

"I'm almost there."

"Alright. Come quickly."

"Okay, Bhaiya!"

Within a few minutes, Khushi reached the bus stand. Her brother was already waiting for her with his bike.

"Hello, Bhaiya!"

"Hey! You're here. Come on, get on the bike."

"Yes!"

Khushi climbed onto the bike, and soon they set off on their journey.

Their journey from Dehradun to Neelkanth had begun. As they travelled along the winding mountain roads, both enjoyed the beauty of nature surrounding them.Tall mountains, dense forests, cool breezes, and breathtaking views made the journey even more beautiful.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

One of the most famous religious destinations in Uttarakhand, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is renowned for its religious significance and natural beauty.According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Shiva consumed the poison that emerged during the Samudra Manthan at this sacred place.

The temple was surrounded by a large number of devotees. Small shops selling offerings and prasad lined the area, while several little eateries and roadside dhabas served visitors.Nestled amidst the mountains, the temple offered a breathtaking view.

Both of them bought prasad from a shop outside the temple and headed inside for darshan.A long queue of devotees stretched through the temple premises. The sound of ringing bells and the peaceful, devotional atmosphere filled their hearts with serenity.

After waiting for quite some time, they finally got the opportunity to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Once they had completed their prayers, they came out of the temple.

By then, it was already afternoon. They decided to have lunch at a nearby dhaba. After eating and resting for a while, they started their journey back home.

The Journey Back Home...

After travelling some distance, Khushi's brother suddenly spotted a deserted stretch of road and stopped the bike there.

Confused, Khushi asked,

"Bhaiya, why have you stopped here?"

"Nothing. Let's take a short break. We'll leave in a little while."

"Alright."

Khushi got off the bike.

The view in front of her was breathtaking. Beautiful mountains stretched into the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere.

For a few moments, she forgot everything else and became lost in the beauty of nature. She stood by the roadside, admiring the magnificent scenery.

But the very next moment...The smile on her face slowly faded, replaced by fear and confusion.

Without any warning, her cousin brother suddenly began behaving inappropriately with her. He moved closer and tried to touch her inappropriately.

Khushi froze in shock. She immediately tried to push his hand away, but he forcibly pulled her into his arms.

"What are you doing, Bhaiya?" she asked, her voice trembling with anger and fear.

He responded casually, as if nothing was wrong.

"Come on, it's nothing. Just for a little while..."

"Bhaiya, this is wrong! Please leave me!"

"Come on, don't be like that. Just wait. You'll start liking it eventually."

He continued trying to touch her despite her repeated protests and clear refusal.

Khushi gathered all her strength and finally managed to push him away.

Angrily, she said,

"I want to go home right now. Please, let's leave!"

Her words seemed to make little difference to him. He showed no sign of guilt or remorse, as though nothing unusual had happened.He simply started the bike again, and Khushi silently got on behind him.

But she was no longer the same girl who had started the journey that morning.

The face that had been glowing with happiness just a few hours ago was now covered in tears. She sat silently behind him, crying continuously, while he rode the bike as though nothing had happened.

The same road. The same journey. Yet, everything had changed for Khushi.

The trip she had been looking forward to all morning had now turned into a painful memory.

The person she had trusted the most had shattered her faith in the cruelest possible way.

A brother... whose responsibility should have been to protect his sister.

A sister... for whom her brother should have been a symbol of safety, love, and trust.

Yet, today, that very brother had violated the sanctity of their relationship.

By the time Khushi reached home, countless questions were running through her mind.

What had she done wrong?

Was trusting someone close to her a mistake?

Should she have avoided going somewhere alone with her own brother?

Does a girl no longer have the right to feel safe even among her own relatives?

Does travelling alone with someone or trusting them give anyone the right

to touch her against her will?

But was it really Khushi's fault?