Chapter 9 Heartfelt apologies

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After all the practices, we all went back to our rooms to get ready for the sangeet night.
I couldn't stop thinking about what Advit had said: "Too much anger isn't good for your health, Lil Dragon. What if something happens to you?"

Why did he say that?
How would it affect him if my health deteriorated?
It's my health, my concern, not his. Over the past two days, Advit had pulled me towards him a hundred times and pushed me away just as many. And now, he was doing it again.

As I was getting ready for the function, Advit called and asked me to meet him on the terrace. I was puzzled. Why call me to the terrace right before the performance?

When I reached the terrace, the lights suddenly went out. As I cautiously moved forward, someone grabbed my hand.
I knew it was Advit. I could sense his touch ."What now, Advit? We need to go downstairs. This is no time for jokes," I said.

"Just a moment, Lil Dragon," he replied in his soft voice. I could feel my heartbeat quicken. He led me forward, and suddenly, the lights came on, revealing a beautiful display of rose petals and lights spelling out "I AM SORRY LIL DRAGON."

I was amazed at how thoughtful he was. "What is this, Advit?" I asked, turning towards him, only to see him on his knees.

"I am sorry, my Lil Dragon. I didn't know you'd be so hurt that you wouldn't speak to me properly all day. But trust me, I won't give you any reason to complain again," he said earnestly.

"Oh my god... no, it's not like that, Advit. I'm not mad at you. I just didn't get a chance to talk to you. Please stand up," I said, trying to convince him.

He stood up, grabbed my waist and pulled me into a tight hug. "I can't imagine what I'd do if you were angry with me," he said softly.
Shittttt
Noooooo
This can't happen
Oh no
I couldn't fall for him again.I just ran away without saying another word.

When I got downstairs, everyone was moving inside because it had started to rain.
The rain wasn't that heavy, but the smell of the wet earth was intoxicating. It was all so fascinating, perhaps because, for the first time, I was really listening to my heart-the voice of the rain.

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