Love's Redemption♡

VIHAAN'S POV

"I grieve and they blame me without knowing my reasons, like it was my choice to feel this deep sorrow"
-- unknown
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5 years ago:

I'm sitting in class, staring blankly at the teacher as she drones on about math problems. My mind is elsewhere, stuck on the conversation I had with Vahni last week. She confessed her feelings to me, telling me that she's been in love with me for eight years.

At first, I was taken aback. I had no idea she felt that way. We've been best friends for as long as I can remember, and I value our friendship above everything. But when she told me how she felt, I panicked. I didn't know how to react.

I tried to let her down easy, telling her that I'm not looking for a relationship right now. But deep down, I know that's not the real reason. The truth is, I'm scared. I'm scared of ruining our friendship, of losing the one person who's always been there for me.

As I sit in class, I can feel my phone buzzing in my pocket. I know it's Vahni, trying to reach out to me again. But I'm avoiding her, not knowing how to face her after what happened.

I feel guilty for ignoring her, but I don't know what else to do. I'm torn between my loyalty to our friendship and my fear of taking things to the next level.

The teacher's voice brings me back to reality, and I realize that class is almost over. I quickly pack up my things, trying to avoid eye contact with anyone.

As I walk out of the classroom, I'm relieved that Vahni isn't waiting for me. I don't know what I would say to her, how I would react.

I decide to head home, trying to clear my head. But as I walk, I find myself thinking about Vahni. I wonder what she's doing right now, whether she's thinking about me.

I feel a pang of guilt, knowing that I've hurt her. I want to make it right, but I don't know how.

As I walk, the streets seem empty and quiet. I'm lost in my thoughts, trying to make sense of everything.

I realize that I need to make a choice. I need to decide whether to take a chance on Vahni, to risk our friendship.

But for now, I just keep walking, trying to clear my head and figure out what's next.

As I turn the corner onto my street, I see my house in the distance. It's a familiar sight, one that usually brings me comfort. But today, it just feels empty.

I think about all the times Vahni and I spent together, all the laughter and memories we shared. I think about the way she used to look at me, the way she used to smile.

My heart aches, knowing that I've hurt her. I want to make it right, but I don't know how.

I take a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. I know I need to talk to Vahni, to clear the air and figure out what's next for us.

But as I stand there, frozen in indecision, I realize that I'm not ready. I'm not ready to face her, to face my feelings.

So I do the only thing I can think of - I turn around and walk away. Away from my house, away from my thoughts, away from the uncertainty that's been plaguing me.

I don't know where I'm going or what I'll do when I get there. All I know is that I need to get out of my head, to clear my mind and figure out what's next.

As I walk, the streets seem to blur together. I'm lost in my thoughts, trying to make sense of everything.

I think about Vahni's smile, her laugh, her eyes. I think about the way she makes me feel, the way she's always been there for me.

My heart aches, knowing that I've hurt her. I want to make it right, but I don't know how.

I keep walking, trying to clear my head. But no matter how far I walk, I know I'll always be stuck in this limbo, torn between my loyalty to our friendship and my fear of taking things to the next level.

The sun begins to set, casting a golden glow over the streets. I'm still walking, still lost in my thoughts.

I don't know what the future holds, or what I'll do next. All I know is that I need to keep walking, to keep trying to make sense of everything.

And so I do, one step at a time, into the unknown.

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As you all asked for Vihaan's pov, here it is, hope it helps u understand the story better.