❝ Letting Go is difficult, sometimes even hurts but at the end of the day, It's The Best You Can.

Coz, Wars Might Be Lost and Battles Might Be Won, But Not Losing Hopes Never Goes In Vain.

Let Go, for a right time is yet to come. ❞

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KUSH'S POV

" You have heard it but you didn't hear it all." I was still trying to catch up with her pace. I never knew she was a runner.

" What's more to the story, Kush? You are a LIAR. You proved me right. You proved me that there's nothing as love in this world." She cried.

" Meera, Stop. You need to give me a chance. " I shouted when we were already half way through the campus.

" Fine... " She turned, wiping her tears.

I moved closer.

" Don't you dare come closer, Kush. Stand where you are. " We were almost 25 steps away.

" Meera... I love you... "

" Doesn't matter... Did Paul and Joe bet you that you would never win me?" She asked.

" It wasn't a bet." I replied.

I wasn't gonna lie this time.

" Did they provoke you? Or did you accept it as a challenge or dare for fun?" She asked.

" I really love you... "

" Kush, Did you accept it? "

" Yes.. I... "

" Did you drive your car that night? " She interrupted me.

She was like my mother. Never in my life did anyone question me as she was doing.

" Yes... Why does it matter?"

" It means you weren't drunk. How can you accept such a thing, Kush? "

" Meera... "

" Never mind... Is Samar Kapoor your father? " She wasn't letting me speak.

" Yes... I was going to tell you that."

" Y-You Lied, Kush? Every single time when we were together. That meeting with him, I know you set it up. " She moved backwards. As I tried to moved towards her she raised her hand to stop me.

" Meera... I didn't set that up... "

" Kush, Enough already. I don't wanna hear more of your lies. I really maybe thought you were the one. But you happen to be the son of a actor. You really aee good at that. I fell for it. Not once, Not once I was able to catch you. Good work."

" Let me explain... "

" I was just a distraction. You don't love me. "

" That's not true. I won't scream to the world that I love you, I just need to whisper that in your ears because you mean the whole world to me...''

" Hugh!! LOVE...That seems too much from you. How much more will you lie, Kush?
You are A REAL ACTOR. But, this is not your film set, It's a goddam real world. Be the real you... And I think I had enough of you to damage my little heart. You played with my feelings... "

" No... I didn't... I need you, Meera... "

" I've my parents who need me more. You proved me correct. There is nothing like Trust or Love in this selfish world. ''

" You can't run away. There's an explanation."

" A Lie is A Lie. It doesn't come with an explanation. Goodbye. I pray I don't see your face again. You once asked me, What's our story, isn't it? This is our story. It's a THE END. "

No!

She turned her back towards me. There's no point of stopping her now. She won't stop. She's hurt, beyond my imagination. I wronged her, but I didn't wrong her feelings.

I actually love her. It's not The End. We just started. That's not how our story will end, I assure you that.

" Wherever you go, I will follow you, Meera...Please... Listen... I-I Love You." She was already in her cab and gone.
I stood near the iron gates.

The place from where we started our journey together is where we parted. Perhaps, she has given up on us but I haven't.

It wasn't a end. Not on my watch.

" Kush? We are so sorry..." Paul and Joe stood beside me. I was still staring in the direction where Meera's cab vanished.

" We shall apologize to her." Paul said.

" No need. I messed up from the beginning and I ought to correct it." Saying so I left.

I went to the restaurant where it all started. The challenge and the spark of our friendship. I drank until I lost track of time. Never in my life I felt so lost and sad. I felt guilty of what I did. Meera was just getting over her past, she was opening herself and I ruined it.

I desperately wish that Dad was here, to comfort me and encourage me to ensue her. I can try again.

I stood up, I fumbled. I grabbed two lemons and squeezed them in my mouth. I asked for check.

I was in no position to drive, not tonight.

" Kush? What are you doing here?"

" Ron, Jenny? What are you doing here?" I rubbed my eyes.

" Well, How about you? Actually we were celebrating our 1st anniversary. First anniversary of us realizing we love, yet we couldn't confess." Jenny said as they kissed passionately. They couldn't let go of each other for a moment.

" Wow... Can you drop me at Meera's? " I asked rubbing my nape of the neck.

" Kush, She left... "

" What? "

" She left for India, 2 hours ago. We went to see her off. Everyone was present there. Paul and Joe were trying to reach you since then as soon as they came to know about it. They didn't come to airport anyways." Ofcourse they couldn't come. I checked my cell.

47 missed calls.

Hell!

" Kush? Did something happen between you two? " I prefer not to answer that. I don't want to ruin their happy day.
Im upset that doesn't imply they have to be as well.

I stopped a cab.

" To where, sir? " I couldn't answer it for a while until I ended up giving him address of Meera's apartment.

I didn't wait to take the change back. I walked towards the gate, looking at the window. It was closed. She's already half way through the continent now. I sat near the door, not giving a damn of the mud.

The time we spent together, the laughs we shared all were forming like hallucinations.

" Kush, Are you alright?" I tilted my head to see who called.

For once, a distorted image of Meera was forming in front of me. The alcohol was doing its job.

" Meera..." I tried to stand up but then I stumbled again, until I puked in a bush nearby. I was exhausted mostly mentally.

I never imagined that a supposed to be an arrogant girl would do this to me.

" Kush, It's me Tara. Let me help you..."

She helped to reach the apartment.

I was so wasted.

" She left..."

" She was miserable too. The thing that hurt her the most was that she trusted you with all her secrets whereas you lied everything about yourself. " She gave me water.

I gulped it down.

" Can I sleep here tonight?"

" Sure. You can use Meera's room. " She guided me.

On the way, on the dining table I saw the pudding. It must be for Tara. I pity myself that I couldn't savour it. It had the most beautiful heart craved on it.

The room was so empty. Just the bed. I remember how lively Meera made it. I just had a glimpse of it when we were practicing for the event. Tara left giving me a blanket. I moved around. If I could find anything that belonged to her, that I would keep it for myself.

She had my heart while I was left with nothing. Just the cold look in her eyes that portrayed pain. For anyone it could just be a lie but for her it meant a lot. I lay awake until my eyes couldn't stare more at the ceiling.

That night Meera didn't leave anything behind for me, but that night I promised myself to bring her back to me. I know she loves me, but little does she know that Kush Kapoor isn't someone who would Let Go easily.

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5 Months Later

MEERA'S POV

" Yes, Mom.... I'm alright."

" Are you sure, honey? It's been 5 months. I'm so sorry that we weren't by your side." She said.

I was glad they weren't. Nevertheless, I didn't want them to see me like this. I'm can't disagree that I wasn't pathetic.

" Mom! How is Dad? "

" He's good. I'll have to hang up now, honey. See you soon. Bye. "

I hung up and threw my cell somewhere far away on the bed. I looked around the house. It was so messed up just like me.

Ever since I returned from Ohio, the every next day Mom and Dad had to leave for Delhi. They had a 8 month long work in the country capital. So, I lay wasted. I haven't been talking to anyone. I haven't been working, either.

I never imagined that a guy would do this to me. I accept that I had fallen for Kush, badly. And it will take some time but I'll move on. I've done that before.

Dong!

I glance at the clock. It's past midnight. Who the hell is here at this hour? I wonder whether the watchman was snoring. I peep through the hole in the door. The person I wouldn't imagine was standing there.

"Meera, I know you are in there. Open the door."

Samar Kapoor.

What the hell was he doing at my place, at this hour of the night?

Reluctantly, I opened it after confirming that his liar son wasn't around.

" Sir, It's surprising..."

" Am I not welcome here? "

" Ofcourse... "

Why not? Your son broke my heart and you were last person who could come see me personally. I should definitely welcome you, I thought.

I showed him in as I quickly attempted to clean up the mess.

" It's alright, Meera. I know you haven't moved on. These are those helping hands."

" Excuse me. Who says I haven't?"

" Your laptop, your cell phone and most importantly your eyes..." He looked right through them as I surveyed the gadgets.

They had pictures of our group more specifically Kush and my as Screensaver.

" Sir, If I hate someone I don't intend to delete all the memories I have created with them. I'm not so weak. It's just a bitter reminder that that person wasn't really the one. I'll get bored gradually."

" Hmmm... Well said. Nevertheless if you aren't bored. Then? "

" Sir, Life goes on and gives us reasons to move on. I'll get one. "

" I don't like you saying Sir always. "

" I'm sorry. There's nothing more appropriate. Can I offer you a glass of water?" I asked.

" I'd very much like that. " I quickly fetched one.

I thought he'll refuse that. Being a big star it doesn't seem that he would be drinking water at random places.

" Meera... I know Kush lied... "

" So did you... " I interrupted.

" I'm sorry. I'm sorry on behalf of both of us. But one lie can be forgiven. Isn't it?" I didn't answer.

" He's miserable. He really loves you. Trust me..." I wanted to desperately do that but alas there are things that are more important than my love life.

" I understand that sir, but I'm sorry. Things can't change. I don't love him any more."

" Will you meet him again? "

" I wish to refuse. "

" Please, once. It's a request."

" Fine! Saturday. 1 pm."

He stood up.

" Kush didn't ask me to come here on his behalf. He doesn't even know what is he doing now. He dropped out of his final year and returned 3 months ago. And that meeting in Ohio, he wasn't aware of that too. I planned it. I hope you guys can sort things out when you meet. " I nodded. There was nothing to say in revert.

He left.

It's time I Let Go.

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