Unravelled Love || ✔️

♡CHAPTER 55♡

I sat on the couch with my arms folded tightly across my chest, fully dressed and ready to leave, yet I was waiting for Adhrit.

I had already packed my essentials, preparing to walk away from his mansion and away from him. I made a conscious choice to turn off all the lights, leaving only a subtle glow to create a moody atmosphere, hoping he'd recognize how deeply his actions had hurt me.

While I attempted to assure myself that this was the best course of action, my heart betrayed me, resisting the logic in my mind. Deep down, I realized that simply leaving wouldn't resolve anything; it would only escalate our issues.
But I also understood that Adhrit wouldn't share what was weighing on him.

I found myself torn, wondering if by taking this stand, I was inadvertently pushing him further away or if I was truly in the right. These thoughts swirled in my mind as I remained on the couch, awaiting his arrival, contemplating the moment I would declare my decision to leave if he continued evading my questions.

It was already past 1 AM, and still, there was no sign of Adhrit. Would he even come back? If not, I would write him a note to leave in the morning, giving him one last opportunity to return home by dawn.

I puffed out a breath, still fixed in my spot, my anger boiling beneath the surface. Does he believe that fleeing is the answer?

He's wreaking havoc in the business world, and whenever I try to confront him, he just bolts. I can't help but think that his reckless behaviour with other entrepreneurs stems from his dissatisfaction.

That's why I'm determined to make him sit down and have a real conversation. I exhaled deeply and glanced at the teddy bear sitting in front of me, the one Adhrit had given me before leaving for his overseas business trip. I hadn't brought it out because I intended to take it with me, even though a part of me wanted it by my side wherever I went. But in light of how Adhrit has been acting lately, it doesn't seem to matter right now.

I plan to hand it to him and let him know that I don't want his gifts if they carry no real meaning, just like the empty promises he had made. Often, I question if any of this is genuine. Surely, it feels too good to be true. And if he dares to look past me or tries to take that teddy bear away without a word, I won't hesitate to toss it right at him and call him out on his ignorant arrogance.

At this moment, my inner dialogue was driving me up the wall; I could feel my frustration boiling over just from the conversation I was having with myself. I really shouldn't let my emotions get so worked up when the person I'm about to speak with hasn't even uttered a word yet.

Yet, the likelihood of him saying something hurtful is a staggering 99.9%. Still, I cling to that tiny 0.1% chance that he might surprise me and keep his comments to himself.

I was growing increasingly exasperated with my thoughts, especially since all the things I wanted to say to Mr. Adhrit were just hanging in the air, unanswered. I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration. Just then, I heard the door creak open, and I eagerly turned around, expecting it to be Adhrit—and it was.

He didn't look my way, probably assuming I was holed up in my room, lost in my world, especially after he had upset me.

He made his way toward the staircase, completely ignoring me, and just as I was about to hurl the teddy bear at his back, he halted and slowly turned around. I quickly crossed my arms defensively over my chest.

He looked startled, placing a hand over his heart, his eyes filled with questions about what I was doing there. I could practically see him mentally preparing to ask me that very question in 3...2...1...

"What on earth are you doing here?" he questioned, and I let out a sigh.

How well had I come to know this man that I could read his intentions just by the look in his eyes?