Hiiiii dear lovely Chocosticks. I know I am so late but u all are sooooo supportive... Thanks.. With all your wishes I did well in exams and also I got good marks in my previous exams. Thank u once again.
So in this chap as I said in last chap I want to end the rakesh character and then a new love story or may be stories start .
I want to dedicate this chap to Aastha Icha. My best friend as a friendship day gift.

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Viraj POV:

It has been a week. There is improvement in Arush's condition. And Rakesh, well he is hiding somewhere. He thinks that I can't reach him. Just wait and watch. I will put a full stop to this nightmare soon. I have been searching for him. I can't find him. But I will not leave that bastard.

Arush still does not know that mom is no more. I can't dare to tell that to him. He too lost everything in his life.
But I can't even hide it for long. I am just waiting for the right time.

Then my men came into the room and asked to come out.

" What?? " I asked them.

" Sir. We can find him. There is a way. " he said.

" How?? " I asked.

" Through Aastha. She will know where he could be. Because she traded with him when she was with us. Now too she can. " he said in one go. I glared at him. About one person I don't ever want to look at is Aastha. But now I too can use her like she did with us.

I nodded at them. " Get her. "I said.

" Sir it's better for us to go there. Otherwise he will get alerted. " he said with a hope that I would say yes and I did. Now all that I can think is to see him dying with pain.

Soon I headed to her home. As I entered I saw aunty.

" Viraj beta. How r u?? What a pleasant surprise. Come in. " she said.
I entered the home and sat on the coach.

" Where is your daughter? " I roared.

" She is upstairs. What's the matter?? " she asked.

" Call her down. NOW" I again screamed. Soon they both came. As soon as she saw me. I can see fear in her eyes.

" So, dont u think. U need to give explanations. " I said to aastha.

" What happened?? U know her?? " her mom asked.

" Yes. U can ask her how close are we that she easily killed my mom. " I said.

" What?? " she shouted and turned towards her daughter.

" Is that true.?? " she asked her. Aastha kept silent.

" I can't believe that u did it. Why did u do that.?? " her mom asked her again. Finally she opened her mouth.

" Rakesh misguided me that they killed dad. " she said in low voice.

My blood stared boiling. I immediately pinned her to the wall.

" What the hell are u talking? R u a nine year old kid to believe what others say. " I said digging my nails into her skin. She remained calm.

" Beta. Please don't do anything to her. Now she will do whatever u want her to do ." Aunty said.

" Yes I am here for that. " I said and released her. I asked her about Rakesh.

" I know u would come to me for that, one day. So I planned something. I mean I gave a place for him to hide. So when u come u can find him easily. I can kill him by myself. Because of the pain he gave to u. U have all rights to kill him. " she said. What the hell is this now??

She walked out of the home. We all followed her. She directed the way. We reached a old factory. I am not falling this time for her. So I made sure that it is not trap again. No it's not. But why is she helping us now??

As I stepped in carefully I saw some men. Some of my men took care of them. U all know what it meant. I entered the main machinery area of that factory. And I saw that stupid is sitting there relaxed as if he did nothing.

" So u are enjoying your life. I hope u enjoyed enough for a life because u can enjoy no more. " saying this I entered. He looked at me so confused. Then he saw her.

" You traitor. " he shouted at her and took out the gun. But before he could do anything. I shoot in his palm. He screamed in pain.

Later all his men started shooting. And there you go again. No one can stand me. Soon I finished their work and started looking for him. This factory is so big that I can't find him.

As I was searching I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned and was about to shoot. But she stopped me and covered my mouth. She pointed her finger towards a corner. There he is.

I shoot him in the legs. Then suddenly his men came and aimed at me. But I did not get the bullet. Aastha did, in her shoulder. For that moment I felt pain in my heart. I don't know why. But I don't want to even care about that.

Soon I took Rakesh into my hands and started beating him. I want to give him so much pain and then kill him. I wanted to show him how would it be to kill someone. I bet him for too long for taking away my everything . And also trying to take away even now.

" Aastha, u did not do a correct thing. " he said to her.

" U told me that they killed my dad when u did that. U made me kill innocent people. U used me. I so want to kill u. But he has the right. " she said looking at me.

" Why did u do this to my family in the first place. What did they do to u. ??" I asked him.

"Your father took everything that my dad wanted. We killed him. When we thought that we can do anything that we want. U came into our way. I loved Priya. U even took her away from me. " he said.

" Do u even know what love means ? Do u even realise that love means giving not taking. If u loved her u would have let her live her life like the way she wants and with the one she loves.. " it was Aastha who said this.

" Hahaha... Look who is talking about love. U made up that plan. " he said.

" Yes. But that is when I thought that they killed my dad. But eventually I realised what love is. I know what is love. I know that I did a mistake which can never be corrected. But I am ready to get punished from the one I loved . " she said looking at me.

" Ohh look. " he spoke.

" It's not true. " I said and turned to him. I shoot him with all the bullets I have. I saw him till he took his last breath. Then I looked at her.

" Yes, u have to get punishment for what u did. " I said and aimed gun at her. She smiled at me.

" I am ready to die " she said. I wanted to kill her. But somewhere I am not able to. My inner voice spoke.

' To save her, your mom died. U can't kill her. '

' But she cheated u all. '

' But not purposely. Think of your mom's sacrifice. What about that. '

' But u can't leave her. Kill her. '

I am so confused.

" To save u my mom died. She wanted u to live. And also your dad was so loyal one to us than anyone else. Go away from me. Far away. If I see u next time I will kill u. " I said and walked away.

I went to the hospital while my men took care of the mess there.

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Aastha POV:

After what I did to him. He did not kill me. What have I done in my life. How can I correct it now. In these thoughts I reached home. I know now I have to answer many questions.

" What the hell did u do.?? " my mom screamed.

" Mom I know I have done a terrible thing in my life. " I said.

" It's not even a terrible thing. It's a sin. " she told.

" They took care of us so well. And this is what we give them in return. " she added.

" Your dad used to work with them. They are dons for name sake. But actually used to people who got injustice in the court or in the society. That's why your dad was never ashamed of working with them. One day he died saving them. From then till now they are with us. What did u do? And why? " she said and broke down.

" Mom I am so sorry. Even that is not enough. I was misguided. But I promise u that I will bring back smiles on their faces. Happiness in their lives. " I said. Yes I want that. At least then I will be happy a part.

" That's not possible. " she said in a sad tone.

" I will make it possible. " I said.

" Well if u do something wrong again. I will never forgive u. " she said.

" If something goes wrong. I can never forgive myself. " I said.

She left me alone. I have to do this. And I will. I am the reason that they lost their smiles and happiness once again in their lives. I have to bring back those smiles. I will.

But how?? He is not even ready to see my face. How can I do that??

Think Aastha. Think. U can do it. But I need help to somehow get into their lives again.

Then I remembered Arush bhai. But he might also hate me now. More than I can ever expect. Idea!!!!

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Arush POV:

I am so weak. I would be sleeping all the time. But I feel like I can't get up nor I can move a little bit on my bed.
Then Viraj walked in.

" Arush. How many times I told to call for help. " he said in concern. He helped me to sit.

" Where have u been?? " I asked him.

" I killed Rakesh." He said.

" What?? " I was shocked.

" Yes finally I found him. Through Aastha. " he said her name with full hatred .

" Did u kill Aastha too?? " I asked him.

" How can kill her?? Mom died to save her. That's why I left her. But if I see her next time I will kill her for sure. " he said. What??

" What did u just say? " I asked him.

" What?? " he asked me totally confused.

" Mo...m die... D " I asked him in disbelief. His face fell. I can see tears in his eyes.

He hugged me tightly.

" I am sorry. I did not know how to tell u. Sorry. " he said. I broke down.

This is the worst day ever in my life. I hate her. I treated her like my own sister. And she gave a great present for us. I hate u Aastha. I hate u. I can never forgive u.

Now we both are left for each other. With no one for us in this world.

" Viraj we should leave India as soon as possible. I don't want to stay here anymore. " I said. He nodded.

To be continued.....

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So dear lovely readers. This is a long chap for u all. Did u like it.
Finally no Rakesh. How do u feel/? I am so happy. But I don't know how Aastha will bring their happiness back. What if she can't??

I will try to give regular updates from now.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DEAR ONES. LOVE U ALL .THANKS FOR YOUR ENDLESS SUPPORT AND LOVE.

THANKS AASTHA ICHA, my bestie and also CHRONOLOGICALREADER.

LOVE U BOTH.
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MAYURI