Stay Away

21- Realisation

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Vidyut Pov:

"I think I love you Vidyut" I heared her voice which made me freeze.
It felt strange but not uncomfortable. I actually felt happy to hear it.

Just before I could conform whether I heared it right.... she was out of my sight. She had gone too far for me to stop. But I could not hide the smile that spread on my face.

"So..... what exactly does all these mean?" I heared a voice. Only after that I realised that Dharini was also there in my house..... to be precise, just few inches away from me.

"What's all this Vidyut?" I heared my mom's voice. My god....... she had also heared what Manvi had just said.

My godddddd!!!!!

"Hmmmmm..... I also have no idea.... probably I should go and check out on her. She had gone out running. She is sick." I said moving forward towards the gate.

"I NEED EXPLANATIONS..... EXPLANATIONS VIDYUT." It was Dharini this time shouting at the top of her lungs.

"I seriously have no idea as to what just happened. I don't even know why she said that, all of a sudden.
Maybe.... maybe she has feelings for me....." I dragged as I was not sure as to what to say.

But one thing which I know for sure is that.... Dharini is rising up my anger level.

"So you mean that you have no feelings for her and that the person whom you totally consider your friend proposed you out of no where, is it?
Tell me Vidyut...... do you not have any feelings for her????" Her question struck hard in my mind.

So.... what exactly do I even feel for her?
I know that it's something complecated than friendship...... but is this even love?
Is she serious about what she just said? Do I have actual feelings for her?

One thing I knew for sure is that I don't like Dharini even a bit. But.... does that mean I like Manvi?
One other thing I knew for sure is that what I feel towards Manvi is not just friendship.... because I know how it differs from how I feel for Akshaya.

This was different. Every time I see Manvi....I feel strange..... a different feel in my heart.... a very happy fluttering feeling. My stomach goes crazy when I am next to her. All I want to do is to be next to her.... prove her that I can be next to her..... I can be worth of her time.

But.... is this what is called love? Do I love her from my heart? Why is this such a difficult question for me????

"Vidyut.....answers please." Dharini spoke again with no less anger than last time. I noticed my mom staring at me wide eyed, apart from which.... she had no expressions on her face. She was just expecting my answer as much as I myself was expecting it.

"To be precise.... I don't know exactly. But I do feel strangely happy when I'm next to her which I don't feel when I'm with you." I said being sure for the first time in a while.

"Ohhhh.... so nice to hear that when our marriage is just a week away...." she gave a dramatic pause and then continued....

"Then why exactly did you agree to marry me?" She asked.

"Just because your father blackmailed me with our business contract." I said firmly not regretting it a bit. It had been heavy on my shoulders for more than a month now. But... after saying it out loud I felt lite.

"Hahhaa.... happy to know that atleast a week before getting married. Thank god! I might not be your type.... that does not mean I'm bad. Thanks for hurting me enough.
But.... remember one thing.... not all that you want will stay with you forever. You will regret one day for hurting me today." She stopped breathing heavily as if she had cursed me enough.
"And regarding the business contract..... it will not get affected even a bit." She said and started moving towards the gate. At that time... I was actually least bothered about the contract.

"Maan....." I started but stopped abruptly realising that I was using the wrong name. She turned around gave me a sarcastic smile before walking out of my house.

I felt bad....but happy too. Bad for hurting Dharini and happy for realising that I have feelings for Manvi and that she reciprocates it too.

My god please save me from all these drama!!!!!

"So.... it means that the wedding is cancelled...." I heared my mom say after a brief pause. I turned around to look at her for the first time in a while.

"And that...."she continued.

"And????" I asked expecting her reaction.

"And that.... my son has finally found love." She said with a smile spreading on her face. I felt tears damming in my eyes.

My god.... how lucky am I to have such an understanding mother????
I ran towards her and hugged her harder than ever.
"Thanks mom.... thanks for everything.... thanks for understanding, thanks for supporting and thanks for never leaving my side." I said when tears ran down my chin.

"If not for me....then who will?" She asked chukling at the last making me smile.

"So...." she started once I released her from the hug.

"Have you said her that you have feelings for her too?" She asked causing a wide smile to spread on my face.

I dramatically shook my head for a big no and said.... "Not yet"

"Then what are you still doing here you dumb head??? Go and tell her that you have stopped your wedding just because you love her way too much" she said in a teasing tone making me laugh.

"I love you mom" I said hugging her again.

"Hahaa... I love you too... but now I think ...... it's time for you to say 'I love you Manvi' and not love you ma." She said laughing at her own words.

"Ok ok stop teasing me now. Then.... I will go now." I said kissing her on the cheek before walking straight towards the door....... confident than ever before.

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Author's Note:

Haaa....
Finally it's one happy ending chapter after a very long time. Hope you guys like it. Do vote and let me know how you guys feel about the story till now in the comment box.

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