You Complete Me! [COMPLETED]

12. I missed you.

The moonlight spilled into the kitchen, casting a soft glow over the room. The stillness of the night enveloped the space, heightening the tension as Vihaan and Yashaswini found themselves face-to-face, their unspoken emotions hanging heavy in the air.

The clinking of a distant clock echoed in the silence, emphasizing the weight of the confrontation that was about to unfold. Vihaan leaned against the kitchen counter, his eyes fixed on Yashaswini, his voice laden with a mixture of hurt and longing.

"I really liked you, Yashu," Vihaan began, his words laced with a tinge of vulnerability. "And I knew you liked me too. But you left. The only person whom I considered my best friend left me. You leaving was fine; we both were anyways going to go abroad for studies. But you could have at least told me that you were leaving. You just left. No message, no letter, not even a goodbye. Don't you think I deserved one?"

Yashaswini stood before Vihaan, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. The weight of regret and sorrow etched lines on her face as she struggled to find the right words to explain herself. Taking a deep breath, she spoke, her voice quivering with a mix of remorse and earnestness.

"Vihaan, I understand how much it hurt when I left without a word," Yashaswini said, her voice soft and laden with genuine remorse. "But please know that it wasn't because I didn't care about you or value our friendship. I had my own valid reasons for leaving as soon as I got the chance."

Vihaan's gaze never wavered from Yashaswini's eyes, his pain mingling with a glimmer of hope for understanding. He waited for her to continue, his heart yearning for the closure he had sought for so long.

"You have to understand, Vihaan, that leaving without saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do," Yashaswini continued, her voice quivering with suppressed emotion. "There were circumstances beyond my control that forced me to make that decision, and I couldn't bear to burden you with the weight of those circumstances. I had shared enough, I hated making you suffer because of my problems."

Vihaan's brow furrowed, his expression a mix of confusion and frustration. "But Yashu, we were best friends. We shared everything, and suddenly you vanished. I felt abandoned, left in the dark."

Yashaswini's eyes brimmed with tears, her voice laced with regret. "Vihaan, believe me when I say that leaving without a word was never my intention. I wanted to spare you from the pain of my own struggles, to shield you from the chaos that consumed my life at that time."

A pause settled between them, the air thick with unspoken emotions. Slowly, Vihaan pushed himself away from the counter, taking a few steps closer to Yashaswini. His voice, though strained, carried a thread of understanding.

"I know that you were going through something really difficult," Vihaan said, his tone softer now. "But Yashu, you have to understand the hurt and confusion I felt. It took me a long time to come to terms with your sudden departure."

Yashaswini reached out, her trembling hand gently touching Vihaan's arm. "Vihaan, I can't change the past, and I deeply regret the pain I caused you. But please know that I never stopped caring about you. I carried the weight of our friendship in my heart, even in the moments when I couldn't be there physically."

Vihaan's gaze softened, a mixture of emotions swirling within him. He realized that beneath the layers of hurt, there was still an unbreakable bond that had weathered the storms of time and distance.

"Yashu," Vihaan whispered, his voice filled with a blend of forgiveness and yearning. "I missed you. More than words can express. And even though it took time, I've come to realize that our friendship is worth fighting for."

Tears streamed down Yashaswini's cheeks, a mixture of relief and gratitude washing over her. She wrapped her arms around Vihaan, holding him tightly, as if trying to bridge the gap of their past.

Amidst the darkness of their shared pain, Vihaan and Yashaswini took their first steps toward healing, understanding, and rediscovering the unbreakable bond that had once defined their friendship.

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