Love Me...Once Again

Chapter 19

As doctors examined Varun, his friends stood outside the room waiting for an update. ''How is he?'' Lakshay asked, trying to catch his breath.

''You should be with Nirali.''

''She left, and you guys stayed, we promised never to leave each other.'' Lakshay ended the conversation. ''How is he?''

''His panic attack was severe this time. They have sedated him and checking his vitals.'' Arun answered. After about 30 mins, the doctor stepped out. He informed that Varun needs to be away from any kind of stress . 

All of them stepped into the room and their heart constricted at the sight of their helpless friend. ''We are leaving.'' Lakshay declared. ''We are leaving this cursed town and people who inflict pain on us .'' He sounded agitated.

Arun took a deep breath. ''We will, but some people need to realize their mistake. Varun will leave, but guilt free.''

***

Riya pretended all unbothered but her mind kept playing the events that transpired few hours back. None of them were back, nor there was a news. She had noticed Amisha talking over the phone but had no right to ask if Varun was okay; but she was worried for him. Yes, she wanted to hurt him. She wanted him to feel the pain she felt and for years. The pain which never left her. The pain which became a part of her.

She rubbed her chest to sooth her mad heart. All these years she thought she had left all behind, she was strong enough not to feel a thing but she was wrong. She was same old Riya, weak , emotional and stupid.  Riya splashed water on her face trying to get rid of all thoughts that clouded her mind. She heard the innocent giggles, those kisses and that beautiful feeling of first love. Riya wanted to scream but she didn't

''Where are you going?'' She heard Nirali ask

''Varun is not good. I will check on him.'' Amisha replied before leaving the apartment. Riya let out a painful cry before dissolving on to he floor. .

***

Amisha was greeted by cold looks, she ignored stepping into the room. ''How are you feeling now?'' She asked Varun, he smiled .

Over few months, she had developed a bond of friendship with Varun. She saw the side of him which no one else did. Varun replied, ''I have come realize that its easy to break a heart than getting a forgiveness. I deserved whatever she did. I am glad she is out of that trauma, her husband must be a good man to make her what she is now.''

Amisha swallowed the dryness contemplating if she should say what ran into her mind. She knew, if she did, Varun would get a hope but Nirali would never forgive  her. Taking a deep breath, she held Varun's hand in hers, ''What I am going to say now, pls hear it out. My words might end my relationship with Nirali, but right now, I feel its the right thing to do.''

Varun stared at her. Amisha took a deep breath. ''Yes, she got married after he scandal. Yes, he is a good man. Avery good man, he treated her well, but they are not together . He is a friend, still. She could never love him, she could never love anyone. You were her first and you are her last.''

Varun stared at her as if he had seen a ghost. He let go of her hand leaving his body lose on the hospital bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. ''Varun.." AMisha asked worried

''I want her back. I want that love back...I want all of it back. If I could, I would prefer going in back in time and make everything right.''

''Varun, you are scaring me.''

Varun smiled at her. ''You gave me a new life. I am not going anywhere, nor I will let her go.''

''I am scared.''