Hey my lovely readers
How are you all?
Did you all like the new Akash?
Well I changed him the way I want my future husband to be-smart, intelligent and of course, one woman man.
The most awaited POV will be here in this chapter.
Let's begin with the chapter now.
Siya's POV
I was just checking the emails when one email caught my attention.
My joining letter for which I've been waiting for almost 4 months.
I was eagerly waiting for this letter.
I worked really really hard to get into this company.
I saw my phone ringing.
"Hey Kriti" I said.
"Hey girl. Received the joining letter?" she asked.
"Yes" I said.
"I received too" she chirped.
"Wow...which city?" I asked.
"Pune, and you?" she asked.
"Pune" I said.
"Wow girl...we'll be together again" she said.
"Yes, I am very happy" I said.
After a pause of few seconds I voiced my doubt "do..do you think he would be there?"
Kriti spoke after a few seconds "ummm...I am not sure but we being in same branch...chances are almost negligible. See...there are no. of projects going on in the company and there are almost 5 lack employees PAN India. Moreover we don't know which branch he works in. We being in the same project as him and moreover in the same branch...I don't think it'll happen" she said.
"Yes...you are right" I said sighing.
"There's also a possibility that he has left the organization. Three and a half years...it's a lengthy time to spend in the same organization" she said.
"If you are so insecure, why don't you join other company? You do have offers from 3 more companies right?" she asked.
"Yes...I first considered not to join this company but my mummy has been forcing me to join it. She says this is the best company amongst all and I shouldn't miss this opportunity to start my career from a fortune 500 company" I said.
"So...have you decided to go ahead with it?" she asked.
Taking deep breath, I said "yes I am ready. Even if I meet him, although the chances are negligible, I know it'll not affect him. He must be hating me by now."
"Hmm...okay" she said.
After a pause of few seconds she said "I still think you should've told him everything."
"Please Kriti, we've discussed this numerous times" I said.
"I know but..." she said but I cut her off "more than my relationship being broken, your and his relationship got affected because of me, which I really regret."
"You don't have to. It's just that...I really miss him sometimes" she said.
"If you get a chance to meet him, I think you should go for it and amend the relationship" I said.
"You...you think he'll talk to me?" she asked, skeptically.
"I know for a fact that whatever happened between us, he wouldn't bring it between you and him" I said.
"I think you are right" she said "I really miss him Siya."
"Me too" I closed my eyes and thought.
"Just one request Kriti. Keep it discreet. If, by any chance, you meet him and he asks about me, please say that..." she cut me off and said "yes, I know what to say. Don't worry, there's still time for it."
"Okay then, I need to go" I said as I couldn't control my tears and before a sob escaped my mouth, I disconnected the call.
Once the call was disconnected, I let my tears fall freely.
Tears of separation...of longing...of frustration.
I cried myself to sleep.
"Hey baby. How are you?" he asked.
"Akash...how come you're here?" I asked him.
He just scoffed and said "you expect me to stay away from you? I know I should stay away from a gold digger cunning bitch like you."
"I just wanted to see how are you after rejecting me and my love" he said.
"I was never a gold digger Akash" I said but he cut me off "oh really, then why did you leave me and chose Mohit over me? Let me guess...you thought since I've declined the position of CEO and I'll be doing an ordinary job, I am not suitable for you right? And, not to mention, Mohit already is taking over his father's business so he would be the eligible one?" he said with venom in his voice.
I turned my face to the other side and said "I don't think I am answerable to you."
"Of course it's true...that's why you are refusing to answer" he said.
"You know...meeting you, falling in love with you and being in a relationship with you was the biggest mistake of my life" he said, crushing my heart into million pieces.
But this is what I wanted right...
"You know what?" he same dangerously close to me and said "I hate you. I hate you with every fiber in my body."
"No"
"Yes. I hate you...I loathe your existence"
"No"
"Yes"
"Noooo" I woke up with a jolt.
Another nightmare, reminding me that he must be hating me with every fiber in his body.
I quickly gulped the water in the glass in one go.
I don't know but why am I getting these nightmares now often...reminding me what I wanted him to believe...and when he's finally saying it...It's breaking me now...piece by piece.
This is what I wanted right? For him to go as far away from me as possible...to start a new life...without me.
"Wake up Siya" it was mummy.
"Yes mummy I am coming" I said and went to the washroom for doing morning business.
Once ready, I went to dining hall to have my breakfast.
"Did you receive the joining letter?" mummy asked once we started the breakfast.
"Yes mummy" I said, looking down.
"From which company? You were selected for 4 companies right?" she asked me.
"QLC tech" I said. Ever since the incidence that happened 3.5 years ago, I try to keep my conversation with my parents as minimal as possible.
(Those of you who don't remember, Akash and Sid are also working in the same company. QLC tech)
"That's good? When and where is the joining?" she asked me.
"Pune, 10 days later" I said to her.
"Okay then. What about that friend of yours?" she asked.
"She has got the same city as me" I said.
"Is she joining the same company as yours?" she asked me.
"Yes" was my one word reply.
"Why can't she join a different company?" she said, venomously.
I just couldn't control my anger anymore.
"The same reason why you aren't allowing me to join another company. It's good for her career" I said.
"Don't you dare back answer me" she said, a little angrily.
Sighing, I said in a little higher tone "I am not back answering you. I am just stating a fact."
"Don't you use that tone with me" she said.
"Sorry mummy" I said and looked down.
"You'll not live with her" she said after some time.
"Why?" I shot my head up.
"She's a bad influence on you" she said.
"Kriti has never been a bad influence on me. She's the friend I never had" I said, banging the table with my fist.
I was beyond pissed.
They don't have any right to say anything against my friend.
"Calm down beta" my papa said to me.
"Just look at her. She has the audacity to raise her voice against me. I am right...that girl Kriti is definitely a bad influence on her" my mummy said. "Before going to college she never raised her voice and now...she's ready to fight me for her."
"Why don't you let her be Jyoti. She's not trying to defy you or something. She's just expecting you to stay calm. I am sure this isn't much she is asking for" my papa said.
"Of course, why not. As usual, you'll always take her side and I am the wrong one here" she said.
Before she starts nagging me and papa more and create ruckus over something so trivial, I thought to end this conversation.
"It's okay papa. Let it be" I said and turned to her "I am sorry mummy. Like always, you are right and I am wrong. It's all my fault."
Saying this and without waiting for her reply, I stormed off the dining area to my room.
My apatite was gone.
Ever since college is over and I am back home, every other day there's some or the other reason I have conflict with my mother and it never seems to end.
I try a lot to remain calm but seems...my patience is running low now.
I know I am wrong and my parents love me a lot...but sometimes I feel...if the pictures...
I was jolted out of my thoughts by a knock on the door.
"May I come in?" it was my papa.
"Of course papa, you don't need to ask" I said and shifted on my bed to give him space to sit.
"So you've got your joining letter?" papa asked.
"Yes papa" I said.
"Okay...what about your accommodation?" he asked.
"All the new joiners will be given 15 days accommodation in guest house and we need to find our accommodation meanwhile" I said.
"Okay. So where do you want to live...PG, hostel or flat?" he asked me.
"I always wanted to live in flat papa, you know about it" I said.
"Yes I know. You want to 'feel' independent right?" papa asked me with mischief.
"Papa" I sang and blushed.
"But mummy..." I trailed off.
"I'll take care of her" he said.
I hugged him and said "you're the best."
"I know" he said, hugging me back.
Breaking the hug, he asked me "so you'll be sharing flat with Kriti?"
"Yes...I want to" I said.
"Beta...can't you find any other roommate?" he asked me.
"Why?" I asked him.
"Don't take me wrong beta. She's a very nice and mature girl, I am not denying it but considering your mom's opinion about her, I don't think it's a good idea. She won't let you live in peace if she comes to know about it" he said.
"I don't care papa. She's the only friend who stood by me in all my ups and downs and you know it very well. I won't leave her. Because of mom I've already lost..." I couldn't complete my sentence as my eyes started watering.
"Shhh beta...don't cry. I was just letting you know but if that's what you want, you should do it. I'll try to convince her okay" he said wiping my tears.
"Thank you papa, for always being there for me" I said.
"Your happiness means the world to me beta" he said and patted my back.
"I should probably get going now otherwise I'll be late for office" he said and went away.
I was deep in my thoughts when I received a notification on my phone.
A message...from Kriti.
"Hey girl...Mohit bhaiya will drop me and probably stay there for a week" the text said.
"Okay" I said.
"Who's coming to drop you?" she asked.
"I don't know...haven't talked to my parents yet who is going to drop me" I said.
"Okay...just want to say that...don't lose patience. Okay?" she said.
"You understand me so well" I said sighing.
"What are best friends for?" she said.
"You know...I wouldn't have been here if not for you" I said.
"Come on girl, it's all in the past. When you've already made up your mind not to let your past affect you, I am sure you can do it" she said.
"I...I just don't know Kriti. I got the nightmare" I told her.
"Again?" she asked concerned.
"Yes" I said.
"I don't know if it is right to say or not but...do you think it is some kind of indication that u might meet him?" she said.
"You know Kriti, it all happens in movies wherein people get some kind of indication that they are going to meet somebody through dreams. It' all rubbish" I said.
"I don't know, may be I am wrong but I know for a fact that you and him have always had a strong connection. The last time you saw these nightmares when he came to our college for convocation and the fun part was...no one knew about his arrival. You think this time as well..."
"No Kriti, it's not like that. It's just co-incidence" I said.
"Okay...whatever makes you sleep. Last time I helped you but you do remember right that this time.."
"I know Kriti. You helped me last time to dodge him only on the promise that you won't help me in future if we ever encounter again" I said.
"Yup...and I intend to keep my promise. You can't blackmail me emotionally every time" she said.
"Okay okay...don't help me this time...in case we meet again" I said and smiled.
"Okay then...bye Kriti" I said and disconnected the call.
I let my tears fall...this is how my life has been after Akash left me.
Many a times I've cried myself to sleep and I still do it.
I never knew I love him so much but I realized I love him...more than myself...much more than anyone can imagine.
After he left me...I felt like I am not worth living this life.
I hurt him the most brutal way possible.
I think being in relationship requires trust more than being in love. If you trust a person more than yourself, of course you'll love him.
He trusted me with his life...he protected me with every thing he could. He always had.
He always kept my wishes and comfort above his desires.
How could someone love me so much? I'll never ever get someone who'd love me the way he had.
I still remember...when we first got committed, his first words were "please don't leave me. I really trust you."
I broke, crushed his trust.
If not for Kriti and Mohit...I wouldn't be alive today after he left me.
He never for once manhandled me...neither abused me nor said anything brutal to me...he just let me go when I said that I don't love him anymore.
I know god will punish me for breaking and shattering such an innocent and pure soul like him.
But only my heart knows 1 thing...
I love you Akash...I always have and I always will...till my last breath.
Hey my lovely readers
Did you all notice...they both had dreams about each other?
I read somewhere that if you dream about someone whom you've not been in touch with for a long time, it means they are thinking of you.
I know it sounds crazy but I really wanted to use this fact to show you all the connection they had...or still have, even though they've been apart for almost 3.5 years.
So both the protagonists are thinking about each other and still love each other like crazy.
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Tadas