Every day, Andaz woke up feeling tired, depressed, and sad, with a lingering fear in his eyes. The pain was palpable, and it seemed to follow him everywhere. He would often take a stroll around his garden before heading to work, as if seeking solace in nature.
At his welding shop, Andaz's pupils would sometimes notice his absence, only to have him reappear in the evening without explanation. His wife, Malawi, had begun to sense a growing nervousness in his demeanor, but whenever she asked him what was wrong, he would brush it off, insisting he was just tired from work.
Despite Andaz's reluctance to open up, Malawi remained a supportive and understanding partner. She would try to comfort him, offering a listening ear and a reassuring presence. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.
Malawi wondered what kind of man her husband was, as he seemed to exist in a state of quiet solitude. He didn't engage in conflicts, nor did he form close friendships. There was an air of mystery surrounding him, and Malawi longed to understand what lay beneath his reserved exterior.
As she reflected on her husband's behavior, Malawi would remind herself that everyone has their secrets, and it was okay if Andaz didn't feel ready to share his with her. Still, she held onto the hope that one day, he would open up and let her in.
Andaz had disappeared again, leaving his wife, Malawi, worried sick. His brother, Case, was on death row, and Andaz had somehow managed to convince the prison warden to contact his family before his execution. But on the day of the execution, Andaz vanished, and Malawi's attempts to reach him were futile.
Malawi went to the prison, hoping to catch a glimpse of her husband, but instead, she witnessed the dramatic scene unfolding before her eyes. The executioner, clad in black, began to prepare Case for the gallows. However, as he approached Case, he started to shiver and stepped back. The warden ordered him to continue, but he remained frozen.
The second executioner took over, but the first one suddenly uncovered his face, revealing Andaz's shocking truth. He was the prison killer, responsible for executing numerous convicts, including Malawi's father.
Malawi's world crumbled as she watched the scene unfold. She had unknowingly married her father's killer, and the pain and anger boiled over. "You killed my father!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with rage.
Andaz and his brother were stunned. Andaz tried to explain, "I didn't know your father was innocent. I was just doing my job. I overheard the lawyers' conversation after the execution, and I felt guilty. I searched for your family and found you, Malawi."
Malawi's anger and pain poured out. "You knew my father was innocent, and you still married me? My mother died of a heart attack after your execution, and my sister ran away to escape our uncle's forced marriage. How do you sleep at night, knowing you have so much blood on your hands?"
Andaz remained silent, unable to respond to Malawi's questions. He eventually revealed that he had killed 17 people, including Malawi's father.
Malawi's grief and anger overwhelmed her, and she ran out of the prison. The warden took her away, leaving Andaz behind. Andaz pleaded with the warden to let him go with his brother, but it was too late. His brother was executed, and Andaz was left to face the consequences of his actions.
As Andaz returned home, he found Malawi's lifeless body, hanging from the ceiling. The pain and guilt consumed him, and he fell to his knees, realizing that he had caused her death. The weight of his secrets and the pain he had inflicted on those around him crushed him.
Andaz's heart broke, and he died, surrounded by the guilt and sorrow of his past. The prison killer, once a man with a story overlooked by everyone, had finally found his own demise, a tragic end to a life marked by pain, guilt, and regret.