Everyone congratulated Sid on the success of the project and were enjoying the party.  Hazel got so excited seeing. She just wanted to just latch upon him. It was pretty difficult for Akshit and Avu to hold her. Sid was with the board members while Sid's eyes were longing to see certain someone who neither came to wish him nor he saw since the time he entered the office. Although he was physically present with the authorities, his mind was somewhere else. He was faking a smile showing his interest in the conversation going on.

Sid's P.O.V.

Where are you Avu? The only person I am dying to see. But look at my look the whole office came and met me but you. I never even wanted to go before talking to you properly but I had to. Aur jaane ke baad to phone par bhi baat nhi hui. Aur project khatam hua to uske deal lock hone se zyada I was excited that I will get to see you. I really was expecting you to come at airport to receive but okk office hours the to definitely busy hogi. I understand that. To socha office jaate hi mil loonga but look here abhi tak nhi dekh paya. 

But why did not she come to meet me? Is she still angry on me? But how is it possible di toh said she cleared everything with nher toh abhi kya hua? I even met Hazel with Akshit. Aur agar ye dono yaha hai to Avni kaha hai?

P.O.V. ends

Avu was standing outside the office in the lawn area. She did not want to look like a jerk by not going and wishing her best friend after such a huge achievement but she could not gather the courage to go in front of her. 

Avu's P.O.V.

I guess I know what is happening. I have again started to experience those feelings which I never wished to ever in my life again. I know how beautiful of a feeling is this and God has given me this present second time and not everyone is lucky enough to experience it. But look at me even after getting this present and realizing it, I can't cherish it. I can't spoil Hazel's life. Why can't I ever get the love of my life? What have I even done so wrong that I am being punished like this? 

And if I can't get it only why these feelings? Isn't it better that I would have never fallen for anyone and been happy in my small world with my daughter and take care of her till my last breath as I promised bhayia? But no I had to fall in love again just to be left heartbroken. It was never Akshit's fault. Nor is it now Sid's fault. And it is better if Sid is planning to get married. I am happy for him. Chalo kisiko to uska pyaar mile. I am toh not destined to have one.  

But what is my fault in all this? For what sin am I getting punished?

P.O.V. ends

Avu's hair were flying due to fast blowing air and a lone tear rolled down her cheek showcasing the pain behind the smiling face she was hiding from the world. She felt a hand on her shoulder.

Sm1: Avni

She did not need to turn around to recognize this voice and touch. It was well known to her. 

To be continued

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