The Things That I Left Behind..

Chapter-78

I will soon edit these chapters with the quotes and all.
Meanwhile the recap:
Sara has told the truth about the past.
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I was sobbing quietly.
I don't know why I opened up to Aditya. I waited for his reaction.
When I looked up, instead Susan stood in the corner. Susan had her hand clamped around her mouth. A loud cry escaped her before she came running and hugged me.
I hugged her back as we both sobbed.
She spoke through tears,"I am sorry. I am sorry.I am so sorry.."
I spoke," It wasn't your fault. If only I had taken.."
She shook her head and spoke,"It doesn't matter about what-ifs... No one can be at fault except Tusshar."
She wiped my tears and gave me a comforting hug.
She was just like my sister I never had.
And just like that our friendship seemed to grow that broke before.

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Some hours had passed.
I couldn't spot Aditya. Susan was helping me drink soup.
I asked her,"Where did Aditya go?"
Susan shrugged before saying,"He is outside."
I could only say,"Oh."
Susan helped me sit back comfortably as she said,"Look, I have this work. I will finish it and come back soon. Okay?"
I nodded as she smiled and left the room.
It was nice having my friend back.
I heard the door open and saw Aditya coming in.
His eyes were red.
Was he crying?
I could only manage to say,"Adi?"
He came and sat down. He didn't speak anything for few minutes.
I couldn't help but ask him,"Are you disappointed with me?"
My confidence and everything seemed to be low.
A small lump of sadness overwhelmed me.
I blinked back tears as I spoke,"Are you ashamed of me?"
I really hoped he didn't. But if he did,I think I will lose him again.
His eyes widened at my words and spoke,"No. Never."
He took my hands and spoke,"What are you even saying? And who am I to feel ashamed of you? Sara,listen to me carefully. You are one of the most brave person I have met. You have persisted and survived. You dealt with him with lot of patience. You didn't give up. You fought back. Look at you today! You are standing at your own feet. You were not afraid to deal with leaches like Aakash. You opened up your cafe. You still have the hope of your family. If that doesn't make you beautiful in and out, I don't know if the person is an idiot or what."
He spoke this with such passion that I couldn't help but say,"Thank you."
He nodded at me before placing a kiss on my fingers.
I could only blush while the tingling sensation left my insides warm.
He smiled at me while I smiled back at him.
He then took out his phone and spoke,"Your mom wants to speak to you. She knows that you were shot by Tusshar."
I gulped. I didn't want to talk about him again. Whenever I talked about him, I felt myself drained.
I was also still afraid of what would be my mom's reaction.
I could only mutter,"Can I talk to her about this later?Anyway, I can tell her whole thing next week."
His eyebrows scrunched up,confused,"Why next week?"
I bit my lip as I spoke,"I am returning to Mumbai next week."
It seemed that the truth seemed to dawn on him.
He only said,"Oh."
I could barely say anything else before he spoke,"My cousin is getting married this week so it will be okay."
I felt a bit disappointed when I realised he didn't really felt disappointed about my departure soon.
I only nodded before I spoke,"I think I need some time alone."
Aditya seemed puzzled and worried. He spoke,"What?Are you fine?"
I nodded and spoke,"I feel like I am mentally and physically exhausted."
He seemed to understand my words and he said,"Alright.But if you need to talk to me,just call me."
I couldn't help but crack a joke again as I spoke,"Come on Mr Malhotra,you are not my booty call."
He snorted at my poor attempt of joke and spoke,"Ignoring your failure of joke,I am there at my house.Okay?"
I nodded and he got up.
He kissed my forehead before saying,"Bye."
And I nodded at him as I spoke,"Bye."
He sighed before going back.