FLASHBACK
"Oh, so this is the matter," Ritika looked at Shivalika, who sat on the couch lazily. It is been 4 days since that conversation, and Aditya's words affected her. She couldn't think anything straight, and she couldn't sleep. All she could do was recall his words again and again. Those eyes held so many emotions. No doubt his feelings are genuine, and even if she doesn't want to accept them, the truth is she is melting. Her heart is melting.
"I don't know, what is happening to me" Shivalika sighed. A knot formed in her stomach.
"Listen, Shivalika. Let me give you a piece of advice as a friend, not as your Therapist. Now, Aditya knows about his daughter. He knows everything that he should know, and he wants to be with You. I know the thoughts are scaring you, but you are strong, Shivalika."
"Even if You know, no one can do anything to you or your daughter, You can fight alone--"
"It's not about that, Ritika" Shivalika cut her words in the middle, she was misunderstanding her "I am hesitating because it's been 8 years, Getting together after so many years, it is scaring me"
"Why don't you take it positively? Even After 8 Years, Aditya still loves you the way you do or maybe more. He never disrespected you, Never hurt you intentionally. And Even now, He is repairing something he didn't break. And You never say anything bad about him, whenever you talk about him, You smile as if he is still your crush. Trust me, Shivalika, No one waits so long for their love, The reality is even if people love truly yet they move on in a year or two. And If he is still loving you then you can't imagine the extent of his love"
"He is putting efforts, He is trying his best to get you back but at the same time making sure to not hurt you because he knows how much hurt you already are. But He is hurt too, He also needs efforts, a response, whether it is small. The day he will stop doing all this, It will hurt you more than him, Just try once on my saying and I promise you will thank me for his reaction. That guy is madly in love with you and I know How much you love him, Stop hiding it from him. Let him see your love through your actions, Open up" She advised her
"I am not saying that just go to him and marry. What I want to say is... You can at least not be awkward around him, Be friends with him, get comfortable like you guys used to be and then tell him what you want. Whatever I have heard from you about him, I can guarantee He will respect your decision, even if it's a No. You need a family, Shivalika. The real Family."
Shivalika sighed, playing with her fingers she looked away, She knew Ritika was right and deep down she wanted the same.
Looking at her lost expression, Ritika tried to lighten the environment.
"And?" Shivalika's brows furrowed when Ritika paused.
"And what?" She asked
Ritika rolled her eyes. "Come on, you know exactly what I mean," she said with a smirk, but Shivalika still looked lost.
"Lady You know Your Vagina keeps asking for that Man's attention!" Shivalika nearly choked when she heard those words. She looked at Ritika in horror, like she'd just been asked if she'd ever seen Aditya naked—well, she had, but that wasn't the point. Never mind.
"Are you serious right now?" Shivalika looked at her, wide-eyed
"Oh Shivalika, It was you who told me that you are feeling something something--"
"THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!!" Shivalika lied, and her cheeks turned crimson due to embarrassment.
"Sure Sure" Ritika gave her a knowing look.
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Love In Vengeance
Romance"Aditya, I-" "Yes or No." His voice cut through the air, sharp and commanding. Shivalika didn't say anything. She knew if she replied with only Yes or No then it will bring up more Misunderstandings. But Her silence was enough for him. "The lies, t...
