You Belong With Me

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"Yes, I am that ex Rahul was talking about," Sourav confessed, his voice steady but carrying an undeniable weight of emotion. "I left him not because I was scared of someone. I could have faced down any threat, torn the world apart if it meant protecting Rahul. But this time, it wasn't Rahul against the world; it was Rahul against me, and I chose to destroy myself."

As Sourav's words hung in the air, heavy with the raw honesty of his confession, Vanshika moved quietly to his side. She handed him a glass of water, the cool condensation offering a brief respite from the emotional turmoil of the conversation. With gentle care, she made sure he was comfortable, her eyes reflecting a mixture of compassion and understanding.

Then, in a soft voice, Vanshika began to unravel the tangled threads of their shared history. She spoke of how she had met Rahul, how their relationship had never been more than acquaintanceship. She confessed to Sourav how she had misled him about her supposed engagement to Rahul, a lie planned to reveal the hidden truth.

Listening intently, Sourav felt a flood of emotions wash over him as Vanshika's words wove a narrative of love, loss, and longing. He could see the genuine sorrow in her eyes as she recounted Rahul's own tale of heartbreak, her voice filled with the echoes of past pain.

Vanshika explained how, upon learning about Sourav, she had been unable to resist the urge to seek him out, to unravel the mystery of their fractured relationship. She knew that Sourav would never willingly reveal the truth, so she had employed the art of manipulation, gently coaxing the words from his lips until the painful truth was laid bare between them.

As Vanshika spoke, Sourav felt a sense of catharsis wash over him. For so long, he had carried the weight of his secrets alone, but now, with Vanshika by his side, he felt a glimmer of hope. In her, he had found not only a confidante but a kindred spirit, someone who understood the depths of his pain and was willing to stand by him as he confronted his demons.

Sourav's heart plummeted as Vanshika's words sank in. He stared at her, the shock evident on his face. His mind raced, desperately trying to find the right words or actions, but he was frozen in disbelief. "So he is still single?" It was the only thing he could manage to say, the question escaping his lips before he could stop it.

Vanshika nodded solemnly, her gaze unwavering. "Yes, waiting for you. But..." She paused, her words hanging in the air, heavy with unspoken truths.

"But what?" Sourav's voice trembled with worry, his heart pounding in his chest.

"But you didn't wait for him. You settled. I'm sorry to say this, but his love won. You are slightly below him. No one can match Rahul's level of love," Vanshika's tone was gentle yet firm, her words cutting through Sourav like a knife.

Sourav felt a lump form in his throat, his heart constricting with every word Vanshika spoke. Was it possible? Had he truly settled for less? Her words hit him like a tidal wave, washing away his certainty, leaving only doubt and regret in their wake. He struggled to find his voice, to articulate the whirlwind of emotions raging within him.

"It's true," he finally admitted, his voice barely a whisper, "Meera's love will always surpass Krishna's." His words hung in the air, heavy with resignation and aching with unspoken truths. "I'm not comparing myself to God," he continued, his voice trembling with emotion, "but in the eyes of the world, it's always been Meera's pain and longing that are visible, never Krishna's. He keeps everything locked away inside, his pain, his love... everything."

Sourav paused, his heart heavy with the weight of his own words. "But just because he doesn't show his love, it doesn't mean it's not there. He loved her deeply. He wanted Meera to have a dignified life, free from the whispers and judgment of society."

As he spoke, Sourav's voice cracked with emotion, his heart laid bare for Vanshika to see. In that moment, he wasn't just talking about Krishna and Meera; he was talking about himself and Rahul. He saw the parallels between their situation and that of the two lovers they were discussing. Just like Krishna, he had hidden his own feelings, sacrificing his happiness for what he believed was best for Rahul.

Vanshika gazed into Sourav's eyes, seeing a tumult of emotions swirling within them. There was pain, she could tell, deep and raw, and a longing that seemed to stretch beyond the limits of the room they were in. But amidst all these emotions, there was something else, something undeniable: love. It was for Rahul. 

"What do you mean?" Vanshika asked, her voice barely a whisper, the confusion evident in her tone.

Sourav took a deep breath, his gaze never leaving Vanshika's. "I'm not married," he confessed finally.

"Then who is Jane? And the girl who called you Dad?" Vanshika's confusion deepened, her mind struggling to make sense of it all.

"Jane is a good friend," Sourav began, his voice soft, yet tinged with a melancholy that seemed to seep into the air around them. "Amy is her daughter." He paused, as if grappling with memories too painful to fully articulate. "When no one else was there to support me, to help me," he continued, his voice catching slightly, "Jane was."

Vanshika could sense the depth of Sourav's gratitude, the profound bond he shared with Jane and Amy. 

"You see, Jane was pregnant, and her husband... he cheated on her." Sourav continued.

Vanshika's eyes widened in shock, a gasp escaping her lips. She felt a lump form in her throat as he revealed the heartbreaking truth of Jane's past, the betrayal she endured at the hands of her husband.

"I promised her that I'd take care of her daughter," Sourav confessed, his words heavy with the weight of his commitment. "That I'd never let her feel the absence of a father."

Vanshika's eyes brimmed as she absorbed Sourav's selflessness, his unwavering devotion to Amy's well-being. She admired the way he had stepped into the role of a father, despite the absence of any blood ties.

"Since then, I've treated Amy as my own daughter," Sourav continued, his voice wavering with emotion. "She knows that Jane and I aren't married, that we're not in love." His admission hung in the air, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices he had made for the sake of others.

"But to her, I'm her father," Sourav concluded, his voice trembling with vulnerability.

"I could never move on from Rahul. He resides in my heart, in every beat." His confession pierced through Vanshika's defenses, laying bare the depth of his love for Rahul.

"Every breath I take is evidence of my love for him," Sourav whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "It has always been him."

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