Broken Inside

04. Her nightmare

Crying for few minutes swara came out of the washroom after washing her face even though she looked all red and pale with no life left in her. She knew she doesn't look normal and so hardly looked up to meet people. Her teammates were extremely confused seeing her sudden odd behavior.

"Is everything alright?" Olivia placed her hand on Swara's shoulder with concern. Swara looked completely down.

Swara just hummed and hugged Olivia. Olivia knew something was bothering her friend so much but didn't ask her about it as she didn't get a right time to ask.

Swara broke the hug.

"Swara you have been called on stage now." Michael informed her.

Swara just nodded looking down and went to the stage joining the guest and sanskaar.

Sanskaar looked at swara who was pretending to smile which was ultimately failing. He noticed her looking too pale than before... His guilty sense washed him away seeing her like that.

"I would like to invite the team who performed today on the stage to work in our music company. Take your time and please let me know your opinion through sanskaar." Hearing the offer the entire auditorium gasped in shock. They were jealous to see them getting such an offer and they didn't have the chance. The team was completely surprised but sure was happy and excited hearing the offer and in all of the happiness it was swara who stood numb with no emotions except for plastering a smile on her face to others.

The old man came near Swara and Sanskaar.

"I am mesmerized with both your music talents." Swara and Sanskaar smiled a little. "And Miss. Swara do discuss to your team and let me know soon. I'm waiting." The old man was completely smitten by the music the team created. It held a magic that would make people freeze and the entire concentration would only be focused on them. This was the talent he was searching for and he was glad he got what he wanted after sanskaar. 

"Sure sir and thank you for the offer." Swara said to which the old man smiled and left the stage.

"Do inform what everyone's decision and let me know, I'll be in the staff room." Sanskaar informed bluntly to swara. 

Swara looked at him even though her mind refused her heart made her look up at her.... That was all she felt at the moment. She felt extremely painful when the thoughts ran in her mind of he slashed her with betrayal. The promises, love, affection, talks and care... every damn thing was fake... He fooled her. Sanskaar felt his heart drop to his stomach as her accusing eyes tore him apart unknowingly it pained him more. His mind went blank as he clenched his fists tightly. Not able to bear to see those hurted eyes he stormed out from the place without uttering a word leaving behind swara. The slightest hope which raised from her heart seeing sanskaar's guilty eyes shattered as he walked away. Just like before he abandoned her... Again!

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Sanskaar sat on his chair in the staff room and thankfully none of the lecturers were present as they have classes. He was completely drained emotionally as he held his head with his hands, eyes closed. As those distressed eyes of hers flashed his eyes he quickly jolted from his place and his eyes quickly opened.

"God! why the hell I can't forget her eyes?" Sanskaar thought.  

Just remembering those hurted eyes which held unshed tears and red eyes ached his heart. Guilt again took place and haunted him as it took him back to the old familiar path, he took in a breath. He was confused of what was happening to him... Why was he so much disturbed when it was about her? Why does he feel draggers hitting his heart everytime making him feel so miserable especially seeing her hurt? He didn't know... but everything about her seeing her sad ached him.