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"Alya Alya listen to me once, I really think we need to talk and sort out whatever is between us" Dhruv had come to Alya with hope to get her back. He was ashamed of what he did in the past and this was the only way he saw to get rid of the excessive baggage he was carrying in his heart. He wanted her back in his life and he knew that if he talked it out with her, he would feel better, she would feel better. He also knew that she missed him as much as he missed her, he knew she was hiding her feelings so that she does not feel weak.

"There is nothing between us Dhruv" Alya spoke in a venomous tone"you get that nothing "

"Right now there isn't but you will have to agree there was "he said calmly taking small steps towards her.

"You see it is in the past and that was a mistake, a huge mistake" she shouted as she moved back.

"You will realize it was not .why are you angry Alya ? What is holding you back?" He came close to her to hold her but she pushed him slightly.

"I don't feel it's important to tell you anything about how I feel, you don't care anyways" Alya shouted

"How can you decide that I don't care, If I wouldn't have cared then I wouldn't have been standing here in front of you apologizing " Dhruv retorted

"Apologizing, don't you think it's too late to apologize Dhruv"

"It's never too late to realize our mistakes and apologize Alya. Why are you holding back? Just say it on my face whatever there is that you are carrying in your heart"

Alya stared at Dhruv , took a deep breath and started."I hate you, I fucking hate you for breaking my heart, for not respecting me, for thinking that you are any less than Manik or as a matter of fact any guy in this world, for hurting me, for doubting me, for being insecure and for simply not being there, I hate you Dhruv ,I hate you" He could not believe what she said ,no doubt she loved him so much. He again made an attempt to come close to her and this time she did not push him away. He closed the distance between them, held her face and delicately pecked her lips, she responded instantly as if she desperately needed it, she closed her eyes and allowed herself to immerse in the kiss. The subtle peck turned into a passionate kiss in seconds. The turmoil of emotions were taking a toll on them.

Alya broke the kiss abruptly "Just stay away from me "she pleaded and held Dhruv's collar. He had expected a fierce Alya but what he saw broke him.

"I am sorry Alya , I am really sorry ,I never meant to do anything to purposefully hurt you ,my emotions were all over the place and I really did not know what I was doing, I am sorry Alya, I am really very sorry" Alya started crying silently and Dhruv held her protectively ,his shirt had started to get wet with her tears but he did not stop her.

That night both of them cried out their frustration and anger .It was evident that they needed each other to survive th hardships of life. The recent turn of events had affected them adversely and whether they would accept it or not, they needed a shoulder to cry on and finally the found their way back to each other.