~ 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 ~

Chapter 24

Pratha's POV:
I came back home and sat on the sofa, still trying to make sense of everything. I'm supposed to marry Archit, but then I almost kissed Garv. Is that cheating? Tears started streaming down my face. What am I doing to myself? This isn't what I planned. I've never been in a relationship before, and now I'm playing with Archit's emotions and my own. I tried to hold back my tears, and that's when I saw Garv. He was holding Avni in his arms. He didn't say a word and went upstairs. I wiped away my tears and sat back on the sofa.

Garv's POV:
As I walked downstairs, I noticed that she didn't even look at me. I knew she was crying, and initially, I thought I should respect her privacy. But I couldn't resist. At that moment, I realized that I truly loved her. I sat beside her, and as she was about to leave, I gently held her hand and stood up from the sofa. She hugged me tightly, and tears streamed down her face as she cried in my arms. I hugged her back, providing comfort and support. As I asked her if Archit did something,

she quickly responded, "No, he didn't do anything."

I couldn't help but wonder if my words had hurt her.

" I think I don't deserve you, Garv. I'm a cheater. I'm - " Pratha said.

As I held Pratha close, I could see the pain in her eyes. It broke my heart to think she believed she was a cheater. So, I gently placed my fingers on her lips and whispered,

"Shhhh... Pratha, you deserve all of me. You're the kind of girl that many boys don't deserve, but you deserve everything. You're not a cheater. You're a shining moon amidst my stars. Your presence illuminates my life and brings me joy. I'm grateful to have you in my life." I hugged her tightly, trying to reassure her.

As we headed upstairs, with Pratha in my arms, she asked me to put her down.

I looked at her with a serious expression and firmly replied, "No way, I'm not letting you go."

Tears welled up in her eyes as she questioned why I cared if I didn't love her. In that moment, I realized a change of plan was necessary. I took her to the guest room,

Pratha yelled, "Garv, why are we going there? Garv, I'm asking something."

Understanding her confusion, I gently placed her on the bed and locked the room. Please know that my intentions are pure. I just wanted to ensure that she wouldn't disturb Avni.

Pratha's POV:
I was completely taken aback by Garv's actions. Without uttering a word, I instinctively made a beeline for the door. However, he seized my wrist and forcefully pulled me towards him.

"Garv, whatever you're thinking of doing, it's not right," I protested, managing to break free from his grip. As I continued towards the door, he suddenly yanked me back, pressing my back against his chest.

"Believe me, I have no intentions of committing any sinful acts," Garv whispered.

My gaze met his as he cornered me against the wall.

"You want to know why I care so much? Listen, Pratha Mathur, I love you. That's why I care about you. I love you, and that's why your every action affects me. I love you because you deserve to be loved by me. My love for you is unwavering, and that's why I refuse to let you go," he confessed, his hands resting on my waist. Each declaration of "I love you" sent a rush of butterflies through me.

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"Hey, dear readers! I know I said I wouldn't be uploading any chapters before March 16th, but I couldn't resist writing this one. However, now all the chapters will be published after March 15th."
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