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Ekantha woke up at 3am, she wasn't able to sleep at all. Her head was aching and her brain was totally in a confused state. She didn't knew what to trust and what not to. She was in a dilemma whether to trust her eyes which has seen it or the eyes which has seen his sincerity and her heart which says he is genuine.

She hugged her pillow tight and started writing all her broken feelings in a diary. She was feeling empty, all from inside and letting her feelings out was the only thing which was possible with her diary which she quickly did. The darkness of the room was far better than the darkness she is in.

She felt everything in her life was always complicated and everytime she thinks about it she ends up blaming herself. Every day the light that comes through the window, it isn't enough to remove all the darkness in her life. Every time she felt like giving up, she had herself to take care of and to make herself proud but not anyone. Not even her cousins neither her parents. She was her best friend and worst enemy as well. No matter what she never stopped believing in herself that she would be better one day.

The days passed in a jiffy and it was weekend already, it means they had to meet up. All these days, he didn't dared to talk to her, he wanted her to analyze things and get them back better. She didn't do it too. Last night he texted her that he would pick her at around 10am and they would go to their office once and then go for their date.

She got ready in her casual wear and made her hair into a high pony. She was not really interested in this, she wanted to say a NO to the wedding after going on a date with him today. She wants a closure, which is definitely going to affect her but she was sure she would be able to come out of it. After all nothing is impossible.

She took her wallet and her phone and walked out of the home after informing her parents about her plans. They were happy to see them and seeing that she was sad, she didn't wanted to snatch their happiness. She felt she did it quite a lot times and they need to be happy and she would do anything for that.

"Uhm! Ekantha! Where are you lost? Are you okay? Shall we start?",he asked.

" Huh! Yea sure!",she said shaking her head from all the thoughts that have been haunting her.

They reached his office and all through the ride, silence prevailed and both of them could sense the awkwardness in the air.

"I will stay, you come after completing your work",she said.

"No, I mean it would be great if you could come in. I will introduce you to my colleagues",he said with a dilemma if she would feel it is too much, but she let out a  sad chuckle and went along with him.

He stood in the middle of the office and called everyone.

" What bro? You are on leave enjoying with the love of your life. Let us do our work at least",Rehman said.

"Rehman behave,someone is with him",Poorna said while Kavya nodded agreeing with Poorna.

"Where is Kinnera?",Abhi asked all of them.

"Here I am Abhi Sir, Sorry for the late. I was just checking the last minute things we had to deliver a wedding album today",she said and stood along with the others.

"Why did you call us Abhi?",Kavya asked.

"I wanted to introduce you all to Ekantha",Abhi says and Ekantha gives a forced smile to each of them.

" Oh! So this is the girl we are hearing about since a week, who captured both your heart and brain",Poorna teased him while he let out a hearty chuckle.

"Ekantha she is Poorna, and she is Kavya. They both are my batch mates and we were the trip of our university and college as well. And these both are Rehman and Kinnera. Rehman is my brother from another mother, na not kidding I am serious about it. Whereas Kinnera is my assistant, she is more like Mayuri to me. My little sister to be more precise",he said and they shook hands with each other.

Ekantha was taken back, she was feeling very worst about herself. They were just brother and sister but here she thought something else and spoilt things between them. She mentally wanted to smack herself for making quick judgement on him. She knew what he was and how he was yet she thought too wrongly about him.

She was lost in thoughts yet again and he nudged her.

"Ekantha you wait here, I will come in 10 minutes",he said and she sat there on the chair going into a dejavu of what all happened, she immediately regretted every moment of it. She couldn't help but blame herself for it. Had she been a little more patient or talked to him about things, things wouldn't have come till here. She didn't had the courage to face him and act like nothing happened.

Just then, Abhimanyu came towards her and all his friends bid bye to them and asked them to enjoy their date and come back as a couple.

"Ekantha! Ekantha",he called her.

"Huh! Yes Abhi garu, tell me",she said not looking into his eyes.

"We are here",he said and she looked out to find they still didn't reach the place but were struck in traffic.

"But we did not",she said turning at him to find him actually looking at her with a glint of spark in his eyes.

"You were pranking me?",she asked in a low voice.

"Nope, I was just trying to break the ice before it turns to be a polar region",he said and chuckled.

"I have to confess",she said.

" Right now? We will reach the spot and then talk about things yea?",he asked.

"I have made it too late already! Now also if I delay it more, it won't be good",she whisper talked.

"Ayyo, if that is so important tell me. Trust me I won't react in a negative way",he assure her.

"Actually, I have seen you and Kinnera the other day together and you both looked so happy. I thought you were just being with for namesake and you would reject me in the end or you would cheat on me after we get married. After you told about your relationship with her today, my foolish eyes opened and I can't help to blame myself and regret over things which happened. I know after this you would hate me or probably leave me here but I understand. I understand what I did and the way I reacted are immature. I should have acted in a better way, mature like my age. Who would want to get themselves get married to such a girl who has so many insecurities and doubts. I am okay with any decision you take and I will respect it. I am really sorry if I hurt you and thank you for everything",she completed saying and looked at him..

To be continued..

Hello my dear readers,

Well, devil is back with an update after like a month, I know and I am sorry. Exams were there and offline classes too which made me way too busy. Sincere apologies and thank you for sticking by me. Love you all.

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Sakshi Devi