Love And Crosses ~ Short Stories Collection

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Nirvaan's Pov,

I was the biggest flirt in college, believing that flirting was harmless. I thought it would be fine to flirt with her, thinking it wouldn't hurt to see if she felt the same way. But I was wrong. That day changed my entire life.

On the freshman day when I started flirting with her, she confessed her love for me. I was either too drunk or someone had spiked my drink, which led to us sleeping together. It was the most magical and precious night for me as we made passionate and wild love all night long. However, we were just students, and it wasn’t the right time. I wasn’t clear about my feelings for her, and being the jerk I was, I thought she was just like the others. I began avoiding her, believing she had tricked me, largely due to the manipulation of my asshole friends.

Things took a turn for the worse when her father came to my house and threatened me, demanding I either marry her or face arrest for forcing her into sex. I was shocked and scared, unable to understand how she could accuse me of forcing her.

I started believing my friends' claims that she was after me for my money. At that time, I didn’t want to marry her, and my father, angry over her father's threat, sent me to Canada to escape the situation. When I returned months later, I tried to ignore my feelings, but my stupid heart had already fallen for her. I went to her house only to find that her family had moved away. I realized that the reason for their departure was me.

I tried to find her, but it was as if she had vanished into thin air. Later, I discovered that she no longer lived with her parents. My own parents were pressuring me to marry someone else and start a family, but I couldn’t go through with it because I realized that I loved her and no one could take her place. But, being an idiot, I made the biggest mistake of my life. I ran away from the situation, which wasn’t surprising considering I was still in college and too young to handle it. I felt anger and betrayal at that moment.

Now, I know that running away was not the solution.

Today, having finally found her, I am determined to go to her, beg for her forgiveness, and ask for a second chance. I am willing to do anything to make things right.

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Three days later...

Aahna took a taxi to the restaurant for her date. Although she was not particularly interested, she had met the guy twice before because he was her best friend's cousin. The man was genuinely nice, and they had become good friends, as she preferred to take things slow.

Aahna's Pov,

I thought this might be a bad idea, but Kartik is really a good guy. Still, something feels off today. I have this unsettling feeling that someone is following me, and I sense a heated glare on me.

After the date, Kartik offered to drive me home, but I insisted I could manage since my flat was nearby.

I took an auto and reached home, but the feeling of being followed persisted. I can't shake the sense that something is going to happen tonight.

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Nirvaan's Pov,

When I found out that Aahna was going on a date, I arrived at the restaurant before her. After half an hour, she showed up, and I could barely believe it. She had changed so much. The innocent, sweet girl I once knew had transformed into someone more beautiful and mature. She looked stunning in that simple dress and light makeup.

What infuriated me was that she was here with someone else, not me. I had checked her records and knew she had never dated anyone before. So why now? What made her decide to move on? I know I was terribly wrong towards her, but I can’t let her be with someone who isn’t me.