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He CONFESSED...

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Manya's Pov

I feel contended by watching the frustration and irritation in his tone and face after hearing about the proposal of Maanik marrying me.

As much as he tried to hide it, his eyes were screaming the truth loud and clear  that he loved me.

True love, isn't just about the butterflies or the fairy-tale endings. It's much deeper than that. It should feel natural and effortless. It's a partnership of growth and mutual respect, it's selfless and compassionate, and it's harmonious and balanced. It's not always easy, but when you find it, it feels like the most natural thing in the world.

Our plan is working well; now it's time for the final attack. I was going toward Arjun's house to discuss the plan with Uncle but the person I saw stopped me.

Shanaya was coming out of the entrance holding some files. She too stopped when her eyes caught me.

But unlike earlier times, her eyes hold softness while looking at me.

One question bugging me for so many days was about her feelings for Arjun.

So, I found this time correct to be exactly what to ask.

We both greeted each other. Her voice totally professional.

"I came to know that your internship period is over. All the best for the future, Manya" She smiled.

"Apparently..." and I returned the smile.

Let me be straightforward now. "Shanaya, If you don't mind. Can I ask you something?" I asked carefully.

" Yes, of course." She replied politely.

"Do you have feelings for Arjun?"

A sad smile appeared on her face and a pang of guilt is what I started feeling.

"Let me be honest with you, Manya. Arjun has always been every girl's dream man, including myself in those bevies. At first, I was with him to my advantage because he is charming, famous, rich, and whatnot. We were dating in the initial days of building my career. Honestly, I enjoyed the attention I used to get in the corporate world walking hand in hand with a handsome guy like Arjun. He always treated me like a gentleman, respecting my boundaries, and helping me in my career. Gradually I started falling in love with him but he was clear from the beginning about not getting involved in love relationships. When I got the chance to meet him again on the pretext of our business contract, I was sure that this time I might be successful in pursuing him but soon I realized that someone was already in his heart. And that was YOU....."

"How he looks at you is different from how he looks at the rest of the world. Whenever I say something about us his eyes automatically shift to you. "

"A few days ago when I confronted him asking about his feelings for you, he denied saying it's just infatuation. But I am not a fool because his eyes never lie." She completed her sentence and I was in tears.

Smiling like I won the lottery "I love him. I do..." I cried happily.

She looks surprised but eventually, her lips curve up in a knowing  smile.

"How can someone not fall in love with him? His looks, personality, body language, smile, lovely gestures, everything is amazing." She was praising Arjun and I kinda felt a little jealous.

I agree he can easily beat a top male model but for me, it has always been his care and unconditional love that he hides beneath his cold demeanor from the rest of the world, that has only been witnessed by me and that attracts me the most. He pretends he doesn't need love but that's utterly false.