So High School!

Chapter fourty five

Aarushi

I was done crying all day, that's it. I needed to talk to him, we had to figure this out, together.

Without making my brain overthink again, I messaged him.

Me - We need to talk.

He read my message immediately, as if he was waiting for it. Instead of replying, I got a call.

"Good afternoon, Sweetheart." He says instantly, and for moment I forgot everything, his dad, my boards, it was just him and his soothing voice.

"Aadi.. I

"Aarushi, hold on a second. I think my dad's calling me."

My chest tightened remembering about his dad, the more I try to forget about his words, the more they haunt me.

"What are you doing? You already missed your important practice because of that girl, come down right now." I could hear his dad's voice through the phone. Aadi had forgot to mute his phone.

He missed his practice.

Because of me.

Because I couldn't handle my emotions.

His dad's words hit harder right now. I am distracting him, pulling him away from the one thing that makes him feel alive.

I cannot do this. I cannot make him regret not running for his career.

If loving me costs him his dreams, then loving him means walking away.
I cannot be the reason his world stops, even if mine does.

I am sorry Aadi, but this heartbreak is better than a lifetime of your regret. I would always want you to shine the brightest, even if I am not with you.

"Hey sorry, yeah so you wanted to talk?" I hear his voice again.

"Yes um, Aadi we need to meet." I say trying to control the roller coaster of emotions going in me.

"Oh, someone's missing me?" He asks, grinning.

I chuckled, in an attempt to hide the pain eating me up. "Stupid."

"Stupidly in love with you, sweetheart." His voice comes through immediately.

"You are such a flirt." I comment, although I was a blushing mess right now.

"Are you okay?" He asks getting a little serious. "You didn't look fine."

"I'll tell you when we meet. Now let me study." I had to stop this conversation here. Because the more we talked, the more harder it was for me to do this.

"As my sweetheart says."

Oh, how I would miss this man, his flirting, his warmth, our little arguments and his undeniably handsome face.

Flashback.

Studying had always been a challenge when sitting beside Aadi.

"Aadi stop playing with my hair." I warned him for the hundredth time now.

"But I love your hair, sweetheart." He said sneaking a kiss. I gasped, narrowing my eyes at him.

"We are in the library, you idiot." I exclaimed looking around if anyone saw us.

"And I am your boyfriend, incase you forgot."

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It was teachers day, I wore a saree with an 4 inch heel. Big mistake, because I had to run around all time, managing the event.

Aadi had been right beside me, all the damn time. Making sure I don't trip and embarrass myself or probably making sure I fall in his arms.

"Ye heel ka hook baar baar kyu nikal rha." I was already frustrated enough but my outfit decided to test me.

Before I could bend down to secure the hook, I see Aadi already on knees reaching for my heel.

"What the hell are you doing, Aadi?" I whisper screamed taking my leg back.

"Helping my lady." He says as if it the most normal thing to do in a school.

I could see the little children giggle to themselves, as they see the so called grumpy backbencher whipped in love.

"You shouldn't have touch my feet Aadi, that too infront of kids."

"Lakshmi hai tu. I could touch your feet everytime, there is no shame."

My lips curve into the widest smile. Itna green forest kese mil gaya mujhe?

Flashback end.

I quietly wipe my tears, as I prepare myself to face the present.

I am going to do this, even if it shatters me in pieces, because when it's about Aadi, nothing else matters.

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"You can do this, Aarushi." I remind myself before entering the cafe.

I looked around, he isn't here yet. Good. That gives me more time.

I sat in a quiet corner of the cafe, wishing he would be late today, or time could stop right now, right here.

He entered with a bouquet in his hand, He brought daffodils today. A single tear escaped my eye as I see him walking towards me.

He had always brought different flowers whenever we met.

It had been our sweet ritual, me guessing flowers before our meet, and still getting surprised by his choices.

"Hey there, sweetheart." He said spotting me, he sat opposite to me but not before kissing my nose. That was his way of expressing love. And I was always giggling, but this time was different.

"Hey Aadi." I tried to force a smile on my face. My voice lower than usual.

"Are you okay?" He asks taking my hand in his, panic evident in his voice.

This was time.

My heart broke a million times more, but this was necessary, for him, for his dreams.

I nodded trying my best to not break down crying, yet again.

"Aadi, I want to say something and if you really love me, you'll understand."

He was taken aback for a moment but then eventually nodded trying to listen.

I can live with a broken heart Aadi, but I cannot live knowing I broke your dream.

I know you'll hate me for this, maybe never see my face again but I hope someday you'll understand.

Understand why this was the right choice.

I took a deep breath, collecting all the strength I had.

"Aadi, I think we should break up."

Author's note - This is it for today! Yes, I cried too because damn this hurts. Let me know your views about this chapter also don't forget to vote! Until next time, byee ❤️