We Happened

Chapter Thirty Four

Rishabh's pov

You may not realized this but you're loved. Even if you've made mistakes and even if you think you aren't perfect, you're still loved. And nobody will make it more believable than your parents.

After my conversation with Radhika I decided to talk to my parents and let them know what I feel about everything and I did. Surprisingly my parents just told me they're glad I could come to them and they love me. It wasn't difficult at all and I kept thinking how stupid I was to waste all these years thinking this would be difficult. I avoided my parents thinking they might not love me fory mistakes but that's the most delusional thing I've ever believed. They love me just as much as they did earlier or even more now.

We were in parent's house celebrating my nephew's birthday. I was sitting at the bar counter and looking at Radhika. She was laughing at something my mom was telling and it was one of the most natural thing I've ever seen.

My parents never really appreciated Chhaya. It's not like she was rude to my parents but it was just something about her that wasn't very likable. My parents compromised for my sake but looking at Radhika talking to my parents doesn't feel like some compromise. It is obvious how naturally she blends in with everyone.

"You know she's going to leave soon" I heard Arjun's voice breaking my thoughts. I looked at confusingly understanding what he meant "I don't know what is going on your mind but she's going to leave soon since you're okay now. Do you think you can handle that?"

I shrugged my shoulders causally "obviously. I always knew she was going to leave so this isn't going to difficult."

"Really? Because it seems very fake when you say it. I ain't gonna interfere in whatever you're upto but I just want you to realize that she has done so much for you and it is because she loves you very much but someday she's going to meet someone, someone who'll love her, cherish her and eventually you won't be that important to her. If you don't sort your feelings, you're just going to lose her and that might be the biggest regret of your life."

I looked at her again and it physically hurting to picture her with someone else. She's here and even though we haven't talked about the big stuff like feelings and emotions, I'm just happy to have her around all the time.

Arjun wasn't wrong. Radhika has done so much for me without asking for anything in return. I haven't done anything to be deserving this kind of selflessness.

We were in the car when I kept thinking of anything I could do for her to make her feel how grateful I am. Anything that would show how much I appreciate her being there for me.

"Your therapist called in the morning" Radhika said breaking the silence.

"What did she say?"

"She said you're perfectly fit now and you don't need any more sessions but if you feel any discomfort or anything you're free to talk to her."

I smiled at her and nodded. Somehow I had a feeling where this conversation was going and I wish I had in me to stop the time and avoid that conversation forever.

"Pakhi's dad has offered me a job in his new branch in Pune" I looked at her "And I took it" she said in a low voice.

"Your dad is in Pune. Are you sure?"

"Yeah but my mom is there too. It would be nice to have her around. Moreover this is the best I could get with such job rotation experience I've."

"Okay if you're so sure"

"You're doing okay now and I kind of miss being around my mom. I can't live with her but atleast we'll be in the same city. I'm sure about this"

I nodded "when do you leave?"

"In the next week. I need to be there to set up few things before starting work."

"Okay"

As I registered her words into my head it just clicked something. I realized how much I want her to not go. I thought now that I know she'll leave, this time it won't be hard but it is harder than before because this time I know how much I love her. I was being oblivion about it because I was scared and it was so stupid.

But before anything I need to do something for her to show how grateful I am. I've to do something that'll make her happy and I know exactly what I should do.