𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 : 𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓴𝓮𝓷 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓼

Chapter 6

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Ishana's POV

Life moves at a breathtaking pace, almost like a flash of lightning illuminating the dark. Just when we think everything is under control, unexpected challenges, and unwelcome events invade our lives without so much as a warning. These moments can unravel our plans and lead to a whirlwind of chaos, turning our once orderly existence into a tangled mess.

There’s a saying that my grandpa whom I lovingly call Dadu often shared with me, one that echoes in my mind, 'You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one!' Yet, he never explained what to do when that chapter returns to haunt you. Should we simply turn the page, or might it be worthwhile to dive back in and attempt to understand it anew?

I recognize that I’m not weak, but I also admit that I struggle to find the strength to confront the past. I thought I had moved on, but how many times have I tried to ignore the pain of that chapter? I've learned not to fear loss anymore, as I experienced the devastating fallout of losing everything all in a single, heart-wrenching day.

My so-called friends, those who once reassured me of their trust, have faded away. Yet, through it all, my true strength has always been my buddy—the one person who remains steadfast by my side. I don’t regret any of the choices I've made in life, but there’s one decision that has left me shattered. I never foresaw that it would lead to the loss of everything dear to me.

Now, in the wake of that loss, I find myself with nothing to cling to except my buddy, the only one I desperately want to protect. It’s for the sake of someone I loved, someone who once meant the world to me.

“No! No! You can’t truly love him! Ishana, he doesn't deserve your affection... he doesn’t!" My heart speaks.

I know I should be stronger and more resilient for my own sake. It’s difficult for me to admit, but I still have feelings for him—strong ones that just won’t fade away. It’s an impossible situation. That’s the reason I hesitated to come here in the first place. Yet, I found myself here because of Maria, and now, just look at the mess I’ve gotten myself into.

Flashback - 1 week ago

“Maria Aunty, please don’t be angry with me,” I pleaded, my voice tinged with desperation. My heart ached at the thought of her disappointment. I always struggled to keep my composure when she was upset. “Why can’t you understand that I can’t go there? Why do you have to be so stubborn? Impossible,”

“Please! I can’t face them. I don't belong to that place, meeting them again, feels almost impossible. It will only hurt me more. It brings back the painful memories of my failure,” I confessed, my voice cracking as I rested my head in her lap, seeking comfort.

The weight of my past pressed down on me like a heavy blanket. “It reminds me of how foolish I was… because of my actions, I lost my buddy. It’s all my fault…” My throat tightened as I opened up, but before I could finish, she gently interrupted me.

“You are not to blame, Ishu. You have done nothing wrong. It was simply an unfortunate situation,” She said softly, her fingers running through my hair in a soothing gesture, grounding me in the moment.