After a long struggle, Dhiya closed her eyes slowly. Madhan was often looking at her in concern but he didn't disturb her.

Time passed slowly,

Two hours later, the flight reached the destination, Mumbai Airport.

Dhiya opened her eyelids slowly as she didn't go to a complete good sleep. Then she took her bag and both of them get down.

Sometimes later, they reached home. Dhiya's parents were busy business people and usually, they won't be at home in the morning.

After refreshing, Dhiya and Madhan came outside. It was a small shaded area around her home. It was a perfect place for relaxation due to the fresh air throughout the day. They plop down in the chair settled there. Within a few minutes, the maid served cappuccino to both as it was Dhiya's favourite to drink at the midtime.

Madhan sipped and he was gently sending a thankful message to his tastebuds as the coffee was so delicious.

Dhiya sipped and she commenced cutting the silence, "Madhan, when are you going to return back to the U.S?"

"Not now, Dhiya," again he sipped the delicious cappuccino.

"Already you have spent your precious time for me and no issues Madhan, I will take care," she reassured.

Madhan kept the cup in the table. "Dhiya, today my M.D phoned me about the submission of recent project report in detail. He gave me two weeks deadline so I am going to stay here until I complete, If I travel here and there, I feel I couldn't complete it successfully "

Dhiya thanked God and his M.D for making her friend to stay with her in this hard time.

Dhiya sighed and sipped the cappuccino with a bit of relaxation but her time didn't allow her to relax much. Her phone rang and she get turned seeing Janu's name flashing in the mobile screen. She looked at Madhan in explosion.

"Pick up," he directed.

Dhiya picked up the call,

"Hey, Dhiya...How are you? I was so tensed that you didn't attend the call on that day. Did anything happens against us?" Janu in other side asked in an uneasy tone.

"I am alright, Janu," she responded slowly.

"When are you going to come back? What makes a delay in returning?" She asked in curiousity

Dhiya looked at Madhan before replying, "We reached Mumbai today and now I am in home,"

"My Goodness, I am coming now," she disconnected the call at once.

Dhiya's POV

"Madhan, Janu was coming here. What shall I do now?" I strumbled as I wish to stay alone with Madhan right now. I was very much confused, I need better clarification. After meeting Akshadh, I can't think selflessly. I need to convey about this clearly to Madhan so that he could direct me properly.  I knew there is a lot of consequences too. This is the last chance to fight for my love from my side.

"Why did you inform that you are in the home?" He queried back.

"I didn't expect that she would come here this early as she is embarrassed about our delay in returning, "

"Hmm. It's okay, Dhiya, "

"Mathan, Is it right time to open up my heart to Janu? How would she carry it?" I asked gently.

"She is not that kind to receive. Be strong and obvious before executing anything, Dhiya, "

"Madhan, I can't miss Akshadh. I can't live without him. I realised it recently. After meeting him, I can't be selfless. I can't give him. I can't..I can't, " I sobbed.

"Cool down Dhiya, If you are strong enough to face Janu, your family members and Akshadh's maa then you can take any choice of your decision. I don't want to confuse you but I want my friend to think before she act. She shouldn't get broken again as the wedding is very close, "

Tears rolled down from my eyes, "Why did I have to think about everyone? Why is my fate condemning me to this extend? My God! Why can't I stand for my love? Why can't we stand together if we were in mad in love? Why is God troubling us? Why me and Akshadh? Why? ....why? Is there any powerful way to come out of it? Tell me Madhan. I was confused to the core, " I inquired spontaneously.

Thinking for a while, "Relax Dhiya, let us take slow steps. Let's see, How Janu is reacting? If Janu approves then there is no matter of worrying so you need to convince Janu alone first, "

"Hmm, " she hummed.

Meanwhile, A black coloured Fortuner car stopped in front of them. It was Janu's car. She came out and showed an optimistic smile. I smiled at her back. Madhan greeted her.

Janu took straight steps to reach me. Then we showed our signature smile again. She occupied the chair opposite to me.

"Dhiya, tell me. What happened there? I was so curious to know about it so I came to meet you as quick as possible, "

I looked at Madhan. I wasn't browsing for the reply because I need to convey my love to her and make her understand.

"You are right Janu, When you told about Akshadh's love before I never thought that it was this much stronger.  Also, I can't believe that his girl was madly in love with him. I comprehend it after meeting him. Both of them were in the situation of unable to quit it. Please understand and respect their love. I knew it was hard for you but still, you have to do it for Akshadh....., "

"Dhiyyya...How can you confide this to me? Don't you know how much I love him? Nope, I can't give up him. He is mine and of course I am obsessed with Akshadh" She replied back with tears in her eyes.

I didn't reply back. I was looking down as I can't face her tears.

Janu resumed, "Dhiya, no matter what. I can't leave him. Don't say these words to me again please if you really love me and it was hurting to hear from you, " she answered back. My God, how could I convey my feelings to her? I should tell. I should.....but I knew she was not willing to hear anything but still I pushed myself, "Januuu...I want to tell you something, "

"About whom or what?" She asked bluntly.

"About love!"

"Please stop it, I don't want to hear anything. I am sorry for behaving like this Dhiya. This love changed me. It doesn't matter to me about his love or his girlfriend's love. Ok, leave it Dhiya. It is annoying me and I don't want to pollute my mood. Leave it my sweety
I will take care, " She joined her hands against her chest.

I was glancing at her every actions.

"I have a good news for you, Dhiya"

Good news!!! For me? I smiled back inwardly.

"What?" I asked without interest.

She climbed her hand into her bag and pulled a card and gave it to me.

I was disgusted to see it. It was a marriage invitation that carries the name of Akshadh and Januvika. The wedding date was at 25th of this month. My heart was smashed into pieces. I want to cry but I can't. Janu, Instead of giving me the card, you can stab me with a knife. Why am I still existing?

"Open it Dhiya, " Janu said softly

"Hmm, "

My hands were quivering and I couldn't open it. I was crying literally. My heart was begging me to convey my love for Akshadh and get him into my life.

"Januuuu....." I called slowly without looking at her. Hopefully, Janu would hear it.

"Wait, Dhiya, " she picked up the ringing phone.  I wiped away the tears and kept the card aside. Madhan went away from there. I knew even he didn't expect this.

After speaking on the phone, "Dhiya, Dad started distributing cards from yesterday. I was very happy about it, " she said excitedly. I didn't reply.

"Okay, my mom is calling from Showroom. I need to go immediately. Bye, take care,, Dhiya, " she went instantly.

I was crying hugging my palms. I wish to talk to Akshadh regarding this. I can't share my love to anyone. My God! How would I see their wedding? I can't......I was crying literally out of emotions that I carry these many days....

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