ALWAYS FOR YOU

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                                                           v. Healing the Heart

Annika sat on the chair with thud, everything was fogged, her eyes were welled up, she sat like a statue, it was dreadful, she couldn't believe after all this, after everything they had been through, he still lack trusted in her and here she was hoping he would love her. She scoffed, her faith had always been cruel but even after everything she always managed to have hope.

She hoped even for love, never in her life she had felt what she was feeling now, the feelings for him didn't even crush a bit even after him insulting her, even after him treating her as a piece of dirt.

All she could do was feel terrible for herself, she couldn't manage to hate the man who didn't have even a inch of respect for her, she curled herself up, wrapping her hands around her knees pulling them close, she moved back and forth trying to forget everything, tears flowed, she didn't want to stop them now.

Soon she found herself locking the door and scribbling a note to Sahil who had been away to tuition, she knew where she should go, where she could feel warmth which she desired right now, she rushed into the sunset towards her friend's house.

Chanda's place had always been welcoming for her, she stood in front of the door knocking few times, she looked shocked when she saw Ruhaan standing with an open door and Chanda soon rushed by his side.

"Hope I am not interrupting anything." Annika asked trying to put up a mischievous look on her face, maybe she had learnt to pretend well all these years.

Chanda blushed at her statement and rapidly answered, "Oh no no come in." she walked away inside while Annika stared at Ruhaan with a raised eyebrow, "Let's just say you can't blackmail me anymore." Ruhaan whispered.

"What! OMG Ruhaan, that's awesome." Annika exclaimed, genuinely smiling this time.   

"Guys, I will get some snacks" they heard Chanda shouting from the living area, "Tell me, how? What?" Annika asked.

"I directly proposed for marriage, you know Chanda right, she doesn't like this dating stuff." Ruhaan explained.

"Wow that's huge, I am so proud of you." She hugged him, slowly pulling back she looked at him "Weren't you supposed to help me at work?" Annika asked, faking anger.

"I so sorry, I have priorities." he said while Annika hit him lightly as they made them comfortable on the couch and soon Chanda arrived with snacks and tea.

"Oh welcome MRS.VERMA. If I hadn't come over today, I would have missed such a huge news, mere yaar di shaadi hai." Annika hugged her friend tight.

Annika found the duo staring at each other, "oh god, don't get started yet. I am still here." Annika teased, "Why are you here Annika?" Ruhaan gave her a annoyed look.

"Shut up, if it weren't for me there would have never been these gushy gushy looks. All thanks to me that you guys met." Annika folded her arms to her chest justifying her point.

"You are the reason I could breathe here, Thank You so much Anu." Chanda whispered. Annika hugged her friend again and Ruhaan looked on smiling at their bond.

Soon they got into the chat, Annika thought of not sharing her situation as it would bring their happiness down.

"So, I am thinking of leaving tomorrow night for Delhi, what say?" Chanda asked.

"Oka.. oh oh what about the Bagad Billa's wedding?" Ruhaan asked, "You don't need to worry about that, your work is almost done and I forgot to mention Tia loved the designs and even the jewelry." Annika spoke.