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I know my target votes were incompleted and I was disappointed with my dear silent readers. But still I am updating because of my lovely  readers who are anxiously waiting for the next update.... I don't want to lose their love... So this chapter dedicated for them...

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Kayal's POV...

Once I read a quote ' A break from reality is needed' now it matches with my current situation. But the truth was there is no escapism from the reality. We have to live with that no matter whether we like it or not.

When my father scolded me and no one shared any love with me, I had suicidal thoughts. Because I know, no one will cry for me anymore in fact they all will get relief thinking that the burden is gone. But I did not dare to do as like that since I was not courageous upto that level.

During school time, every parent will visit for parents meeting. But I would be on the last bench without anyone. One time my class teacher talked with my father but I did not know what he said. After that, my teacher would not ask about my parents. In my whole life, I travelled with loneliness until I met Abi. She brought some colourful rays to my dark life. But yet at some times, I feel that loneliness was still inside me.

Although I had faith, at least I would find my Knight in shining armour who would come to save me from this cursed life. That was every girl's dream when they were passing through their teenage years. But I forgot that I was not like that ordinary girl. According to this society, I am not eligible for the Knight. Always think perfect girls only deserve to live like that... Not us. But there was no perfect one in the whole world. Everyone has their own ups and downs.

There wouldn't be any problem if people mind their own business. But they were very eager to give a bunch of advice and opinions to others according to their own rules. They always used to say me 'Go to the gym',  'Try to reduce your weight otherwise no one will accept you'  'it will cause problems to get you pregnant'  'Don't eat much'  'Do some treatment' but all these words only left scars and insecurities in my heart, nothing more than that.

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Ryan's POV😉...

Today I saw Ruhi dragging Kayal inside the staff room. I know very well what was she going to tell her. Because Ruhi and I know very well about Kayal's feelings for Abishek. That shameless bastard. I am just working here only for Karthik otherwise I would have gone to a better place to work.

Karthik was my loyal friend who I met in high school. At the start we would not talk with each other that much. But later our friendship became strong because he helped with my studies and motivated me to do my best. He knows every detail of my family matters same goes with him too.

When everyone used to bully me, he was the only one who stood up for me and one day got into a fight because of that. When I did not have any meal he separately brought a tiffin box filled with meals for me. One day he disclosed his true feelings for Kayal, after that, I did not try to take her subject in front him. Because I noticed he got emotional when he was reminded about her and started to get into more fights also got addicted to some bad influences. I have seen his unsaid word's impact on how he showed through boxing. He was uncontrollable when it came to her.

That's why I suggested him attend boxing class when he started to recover from those bad addictions. He heartfully learned it and was skilled in that field. But his feelings for Kayal was remained the same. The first time when I saw Kayal I really thought he was just messing with her. But later I felt proud to have a friend like him. I knew he had already fallen in deep with her when I saw the adoration he held in his eyes. Also, the fire in his eyes made me scared of what would happen if something happened wrongly to them.

When his father started to doubt his behaviour he came to me and worried about Kayal and what decision would be made by his father. So he started to distance himself from her. When he told me about the decision he was moving to another state for college I also supported him to clear his mind.

In his absence I was behind Kayal like I was her bodyguard. But she had no clue about my presence. Always she was in her own world. I updated Karthik about her daily life like a newspaper, if I was not there my sister would keep an eye on her.

Time moved quickly and Karthik returned to home. I thought his feelings were reduced but it ignited up after he came here. So his determination...

When Kayal started to work in 'Sweet Cheeks Bakery' I also started work here. Since I completed my studies in culinary and I had work experience as barista in my previous job, I managed to get a job here.

In some days I started to get doubt about Kayal's feelings for Abishek. Mostly everyone could understand that seeing the reaction when she was near him. First Abishek did not have any idea about her feelings. Later he found it but did not try to confront her. I got frustrated with her when she started to show her emotions like an open book. That was not her fault but I struck between Karthik and her.

I was afraid of what would happen if he got to know everything. And I did not dare to open my mouth to Karthik about these things. So indirectly I tried to tell him to take the initiative and tell Kayal about his feelings before it get late. Because their love story was complicated and it would be hard for Kayal to accept everything. But that idiot did not listen to me.

When Siddarth came to the bakery and made the unwanted scene, my patience was really hanging on a thread. Kavya left the place after a while and Abishek also went searching for her.  I know that bastard's words hurt her a lot. I followed them to the park.  I did not know when I started to care about Kayal. She was like my sister, doesn't matter how much her acts got me frustrated but still, I thought of her as my little sister. And I did not want Abishek to hurt her more.

I overheard what they talked and I did not know she would confess her feelings to him. But that idiot refused and left the place. I felt to confront him and went to talk with Abishek.

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Flashback...

"Abishek, what happened? Why she was  so upset ?"

He chucked and said " That idiot girl had feelings for me when she started to work here. But I did not show any hints because I didn't want that fatty to propose to me. So I was ignorant about her feelings.

Because one reason is she was my sister's friend and another reason was, that after she came to our bakery we got more business and profit from her skills. So I don't wanted to lose an employee like her. That's why I was patient with her stupid acts.

She should have known what's my level and hers, before growing any feelings. Who will like a fatty bitch who looked like a balloon? Doesn't she have any brain to think what will people talk about me if I walk with her on the road. That dumbass!!!" He said shrugging off his head.

Actually she's not a dumbass he was the one. But I didn't think Abishek would think this cheaply. I really wanted to damage his so-called handsome face and see who was going to marry him thereafter. But only for Kayal, I stood like stone without reacting. Otherwise, lots of questions would arise against me and Kayal.

Taking a cigarette from his pocket he started to smoke and continued his bullshit " I hope that idiot won't tell anything to others. Otherwise, everyone will start to mock me saying a fatty proposed to me. I felt disgusting when she talked about those useless feelings... But thank God I did not say anything badly. Even she couldn't fit herself in the proper dress so how could she think about loving me. " he said mockingly.

" OK come Ryan it's getting late, already we wasted more time because of that idiot girl. And please don't tell about these things to others. I'll be embarrassed. "patting my shoulder he went.

What a disgusting creature was he! Now only I got to know his real face. It was a good lesson for everyone. Can not believe anyone so easily. If not for Kayal and Karthik, definitely I would have shown him real hell. But I could not control my anger and finally told Karthik about that Abishek.

First, he fought with me for hiding things from him and made me promise that hereafter I would not hide things from him.

Next two days Abishek did not come to work. In doubt, I called Karthik and asked him, did he had anything to do with Abishek's sudden absence.

Then only he told me that he showed some of his boxing skills to Abishek on the same night. And threatened him that if he told anyone about this he would reveal his money laundering and tax evasion activities which happened in his bakery and his restaurant.

Since Karthik was a chartered accountant he found those things in Abishek's business files when Abishek came to him for personal help. But he did not have any purpose to reveal this matter but now he used the fact to blackmail him.

As expected Abishek did not tell anything to anyone also maintained a proper distance from Kayal and gave her respect. But if that bastard tried to open his mouth I don't know what will happen....

Flashback ends...

Many things have happened in our lives until now. And Karthik informed me about the misup that happened in the name of her wedding. I know Mr. Krishnan was not Kayal's real father but even for a minute, I did not think that he would make a selfish decision because of his daughter's life.

Mostly I got angry with Karthik. Already numerous times I have warned that idiot to don't postpone this matter. If he had made a good decision, this matter would not come this far.

Alas, finally marriage was called off. And also Kayal got to know the truth about Karthik's feelings. But I'm afraid that, this  idiot scared her with his actions or explained everything. He might be my best friend but still, it was hard to comprehend his mind. His anger was his first enemy and it would be better if he controlled himself diverting his mind to other things.

Amid of all this now, Abishek's marriage news was boomed like an atom bomb from nowhere else. I did not know what she was thinking about this newfound information. If I could, I would have told Kayal about the real face of Abishek. But I do not want to hurt her more.

I did everything, thinking good life for Karthik and Kayal. In future also I will... Let's hope for the best!!!

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