"Ishu, It's obvious you're still madly in love with him. Just stop overthinking things and go confess. Stop torturing yourself" Hardik let out a long sigh, his patience starting to wear thin.
"It's not that simple Hardik Bhai. He's my ex for a reason. I broke things off with him for a reason. I can't just go back and confess my feelings like nothing happened." Ishan replied, his voice cracking slightly.
"Aree yaar koi samjhao iss ladke ko" Hardik groaned throwing himself on the couch. How stubborn can Ishan be.
"Ishan tu baat kyu nhi samjh raha hai. He's getting married in a few hours. Agar tune abhi baat nhi ki toh tu use hamesha ke liye kho dega. You'll never be able to be with the man you love. He'll belong to someone else, someone who isn't you. Tere Gill ko koi aur le jayga. Why the hell aren't you getting?" Rohit's voice was firm and urgent, wanting Ishan to understand the gravity of the situation.
"Aap sab ko kaya lag raha hai, yeh sab easy hai mere liye" Ishan's voice was filled with pain, "I already died the day I got his wedding invitation. But he's moved on, and I can't ruin his life just because I still have feelings for him" he choked out.
Rishabh's gaze was filled with disappointment as he spoke, "You're a fool if you think he'll ever move on from you. You were the one who broke things off, and for the most damn stupid reason. He still loves you. We all know it"
"The reason I broke up with him wasn't stupid, it was right, it was for his own good. He wouldn't have been happy with me, he deserved someone better, someone who could give him everything he deserves" The pain in Ishan's heart was evident in every syllable he uttered.
It had been a painful, heart-wrenching decision but he had to do what he believed was best for Shubman, even if it meant breaking his own heart in the process.
"I swear, if I didn't love you so much, I would have seriously slapped you right now" Hardik clenched his fist.
"Who are you to make these decisions for him? He loves you Ishan. I don't think there was anything or anyone who could have made him happier than you. But you decided to break his heart just because you thought you knew what was best for him" Abhishek's words were harsh but filled with frustration at Ishan's stubbornness.
"And you know he is marrying because his parents force him to do. He was going to introduce you to them, but you broke up with him the day before he could. Do you have any idea how wrecked he was when it all went down? He really wants to share his life with you, but you just pushed him away. You left him alone to deal with the consequences" Abhishek continued.
Ishan's voice cracked as he spoke, tears streaming down his face, "I had to do it. I'm nothing in front of him. I broke up with him because I didn't want him to be embarrassed by me in front of his parents"
"Wo kaya batata aapne parents ko mere bare mein. I'm nothing. He's the most talented young cricketer of India, and I'm nothing more than an employee in his father's company"
"His life is luxurious, filled with opportunities and success. And m-mine....mine is filled with sacrifices. I have to skip meals to afford big purchases" Ishan's voice trembled with each word, the weight of reality evident in his tone.
"His friend's boyfriends buy them diamonds, pearls, take them to expensive restaurants, and all I've given him a cheap pendant and homemade meals" he muttered.
"Uske kuch kapde toh meri monthly salary se bhi jada expensive hote hai. How the hell am I supposed to compare with that? He's a superstar. He's the prince of Indian cricket team. I can't give him the life he deserves" Tears streamed down Ishan's face as he spoke.
"H-he deserves the best. No, not just the best...he deserves everything. Everything perfect and wonderful. And I can't provide that. I'm not capable. I can't give him what he deserves" he choked out.
"I love him so damn much. More than anything in this world. B-but love isn't enough Bhaiya. Sirf payar se kuch nhi hota. It's not enough to make up for my shortcomings. It's not..." Ishan dropped to the floor, his tears flowing freely. He buried his face in his knees, his body wracked with sobs.
Everyone in the room was struggling to hold back their tears. They all know how much Ishan loves Shubman. But they also know Shubman. They knew he didn't give a damn about differences in their lives. He didn't even think that way. He loves Ishan for his essence, for the person he is at his core, for his kindness, his selflessness and everything that made him unique. They all knew Shubman was still in the dark about the reason behind Ishan's decision to break up with him.
Well, until now
Abhishek glanced at his phone and saw that Shubman was still on the call, silently listening to every word. But before he could do something, the call was disconnected.
Abhishek met Rishabh's eyes from across the room, and Rishabh made a gesture. But Abhishek simply shrugged, unsure about what will Shubman do.
The clock continued to tick, it just two hours left for the wedding. Would Shubman go through with the marriage, or would he call Ishan?
Abhishek looked at the other side of the room, where Hardik was embracing a sobbing Ishan, attempting to comfort him. Next to them stood Rohit, his face reflecting a mixture of concern and helplessness.
Abhishek didn't know what would happen next. He had done what he could to try, and now it was up to Shubman to make a decision.
But he silently hoped, with every fiber of his being that Shubman would choose the right path, the path that led to Ishan.
~TBC~
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