Playfully Ruined

Chapter 11: The Crossroads

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"Because I care for him," I finally managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper.

"No, you don't! Stop saying it!" Vasu spat in anger, her fury palpable even through the phone.

"No way! Quit it already!" she shouted from the other side of the call. I sighed, feeling the weight of her words and the depth of her concern.

"But I have to. I need to go to him. To be honest, I want to see him," I confessed, tears spilling from my heavy eyes as I expressed my heartfelt desire.

"You're crazy! You are not going back to your past!" Vasu's voice was laced with anger and frustration.

I sighed heavily, knowing she would never agree to me working with him. The man who had, in a way, killed the teenage version of me, the man who still held a piece of my heart. Vasu would never want me to be with him.

"Calm down, Jaana. I know my determination and work were for my career, but the truth is also that, in my heart, I could never forget him," I said in despair, my voice trembling.

Now how do I tell her how much I craved for him??
Despite all my ignorance and everything that could have helped??

Here I am.. still being crazy after him after seeing him...

Tears blowed down my eyes as I closed them

"Oh, my girl, you cannot go weak," Vasu's voice softened slightly, a hint of her old, protective self coming through.

I looked out the window, the city lights blurring through my tears.

The decision to join Kai Kian Russo, The Alpha of Dark AI, in his groundbreaking yet ethically dubious project was a pivotal moment in my life. It was a chance to make a significant impact in the field of AI, to push the boundaries of what was possible. But it also meant reconnecting with a past I had tried so hard to leave behind.

But to be honest , It will take more than I could imagine..
He.. hates me?
Does he?
But..
I love him??
Do I??
Ahhhhhh cannot think of anyone else now..
What do I do now??
What?
Huh?
His perspective was what that matters..

Vasu's unwavering support had always been my anchor, and I knew she only wanted the best for me. Yet, my heart was torn between the love and loyalty I had for her and the unresolved emotions I had for him.... The six years that had passed since Anuruddha's revelation had been a journey of healing and growth, but the scars remained.

"I wish you could understand, Vasu. It's not just about the past. It's about the future I want to build, the impact I want to make," I said, trying to make her see my perspective.

"And you think you can do that with him? After everything?" Vasu's voice was filled with disbelief.

"Yes, I do. Because despite everything, I believe in what he's trying to achieve. I believe in the potential of our work," I replied, my resolve strengthening.

Silence hung between us, the weight of our conversation settling in. Vasu's disapproval was a heavy burden, but I knew that following my heart was the only way to find the peace I sought.

"Just promise me you'll be careful, Indradev. Promise me you won't lose yourself in this," Vasu finally said, her voice breaking.

"I promise, Vasu. I promise," I whispered, knowing that this was the only assurance I could give her.