The Atrocity Of LOVE

Chapter 5

Another Person's POV

Rihaan took a long breath. His body is in so much pain. He wanted to go back to sleep or in deep slumber. His eyes startle when Ishan entered. A wide smile adorned in Ishan's face when he found him away.

"Hey love....."

Rihaan heart flutter painfully. He wonder the reason of his cancer is because his feelings which he hold like something so precious. Is it the reason why his heart formed a cancer? Will it stop beating for Ishan?

Ishan sense the way Rihaan started stressing. He quickly got closer to him and hald his pale hands. He gently pecked them and said.

"I'm here..... don't stress yourself. Everything will be okay."

Rihaan blinked his eyes. He gather all the energy he could muster and said.

"Don't waste your time....... Ishan. Please move ......on for me. I want y...you to be happy with hiiiimmmm....."

Ishan leaned down and gently pecked his cheeks. Rihaan closed his eyes to not cry. He can't understand why Ishan is doing all this. He is waste of time and in death bed. Ishan should be there with Shubman...

"I wanted......to take...... surgery."

"NO .....!"

Ishan quickly declined. Rihaan knew before hand that his chances of survival is low and if surgery failed there's no turning back.

"I can't.....handle this daily...pain..... ishan please......my whole body hurts.... I already feel dea-"

Ishan put his hand over his lips. Rihaan looked at him with so much pain. Ishan shook his head. Rihaan just need to bear few more days and he will be okay. Ishan tried to convince himself.
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Rihaan gave a small smile to Shubman. He smiled back. He leaned his hand forward for Shubman to hold. He was hesitant at first but carefully held it. Rihaan smile turned wide.

"You're.....handsome...."

"Ishan will get jealous Rihaan...."

"Let him be.... He deserve some.... Jealousyy...."

Shubman chuckled at his words. He felt bad for treating Rihaan as someone be needed to replace.

"I want you to replace me in his heart.... Can you do this for me.... Shubman....?"

Shubman can't believe what Rihaan asking for him. Rihaan chuckle lightly but there's hidden pain in his voice.

"I know you love him alot..... You're the only one.....who could make him fall in love again....  I trust you....."

"He won't.....Rihaan....."

Rihaan can't understand what Shubman meant. Shubman sighed and gave gentle rubs to Rihaan. He just want this man to get well and become part of his best friend life again.

"Then promise you'll be there when I won't...."

"I will but you aren't going anywhere...."

Rihaan nods his head. He looked at Shubman with a hope that Ishan future is secured.

"I have a recipie book hidden in his apartment kitchen. It has few simple one which you could cook for him..... He likes brownies.... If he gets mad make sure to make those..... He won't be mad for longer.... And......"

"Please don't leave him....."

Rihaan stopped when Shubman said those words. It's not like he wanted to but his heart knows. It's painful. Rihaan nods his head. He glanced at the document laying on the table. He already sighed his fate. He just hope Ishan will found his destiny soon too.
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Ishan was busy in call with coach. He doesn't want to join the tour. He don't understand why they can't see, he have emergency. Hardik tried to talk and they finally let him have some peace. Ishan heart feels heavy. He don't know why he feels something si wrong.

He grabbed his phone and head towards Rihaan room. He opened it but it was empty. He panicked and called for nurse. She entered and saw a very much distress Ishan. 

"Where's he?"

"The patient was taken too operation ward for their surgery just fifteen minutes ago...."

Ishan can't believe. He hate the man he loves. Why can't he let Ishan choose what he want?! He wiped his tears.

"Who gave permission....?"

"It was signed by pateint itself...."

Ishan dialed hardik and then Shubman number. He doesn't know what to do. He will loose his mind or do something irrational.

Ishan was engulfed in hug by Hardik. Ishan just wanted this misery to end. He wanted him back. His heart yearn just to hold him. Shubman soon joined them.

They waited outside in waiting area. Ishan just started at the time. Every minute felt like hour. His eyes slowly closed from exhaustion. Shubman quickly hold him before he would fall on his seat.

"Is it for me...?"

Rihaan eyes twinkle when he held that necklace in his hand. Ishan watched him carefully. It was a simple necklace of thin gold chain with a beautiful stone hung in between.

"Should I wear it now...?"

Ishan stood up and gently put it on him. Rihaan smiled and opened his shirt button to show off his necklace. Ishan just stared at him from back.

"Thanks for the gift, Ishan..."

Ishan walked closer to him and wrapped his arms around him. He made a puppy face and asked very softly.

"Where's my return gift...?"

"Return gift...?"

Ishan smirked and soon they found themselves in couch. Ishan pepper his milky skin with kisses. Rihaan finger caress those tattoos in his forearm.

"I love you Rihaan...."

Rihaan smiled and felt it in him. Ishan groan and pulled him towards him. His heart was beating loudly. Every rush of pleasure make it heard for him to breathe....

"I....love you..... Rihaan...."

Wait, Ishan never said I love you to him that time.....

Ishan doesn't love him.....!

He can't be here....!

He opened his eyes when another shock was given. He gasped for air. His eyes flicker with the memories. The doctor gave another jolt but the heart stopped responding. Rihaan eyes blinked last time before a small smile adorned his face.

I love you Ishan....

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(Author's note

Is this final the end? Maybe now Ishan would choose Shubman but what about the love he had for Rihaan.

Will it fade away?

Thanks for reading ♥️)