You Belong With Me | Completed

Chapter-76 Second Chances

Sahil leaned slightly against the railing of the balcony of Jai and Kavya's new apartment. As he stared at the drowning sun, his mind wandered off.

How did his life become like this? He was currently living in the new apartment that his step dad had given to Jai and Kavya as a wedding gift. After returning to Mumbai, he had made up his mind to never step foot in that house ever again. Facing his step dad was a big no-no.

But deep down, he knew he had to face him at some point or the other. He was relieved by the fact that now he could really justify why his step dad had always been so cruel to him, why he had always despised him. He was finally free of his clutches. No strings attached anymore.

His mom had been desperately trying to make him talk to her since the day they got back. But he flat out refused to. How could she expect him to be okay with this so soon? The amount of mental torture that he had to go through all his life still held enough reason for him to not forgive her that easily.

Sometimes he wished he had Shanu by his side. Especially now since he felt like he couldn't hold himself up for long. He wished to see her, for her to sooth him and tell him that everything was going to be just fine, and that they'll survive this together. Why did she have to keep the truth a secret from him? If she had told him earlier, maybe none of this wouldn't have happened.

Was it really her fault?

His thoughts were interrupted by Kavya. She cleared her throat and said,

Kavya: What are you thinking?

Sahil did not turn to look at her but said,

Sahil: Nothing.

Kavya: I know that you are mad at me but... it's not like you can't share what's troubling you.

Sahil: I said it's nothing. Please just..... leave me alone.

Kavya frowned and said,

Kavya: Sahil.... I know that we've hurt you.... but just try to understand.....

Sahil: I don't wanna understand!

Kavya shuddered at his tone. Sahil immediately looked at her apologetically. He rushed past her and went to his room.

Kavya: Sahil wait!

Sahil stopped on his tracks but didn't turn around.

Kavya: I know that you're hurting. So are we. But please....for the sake of God.... please just hear me out....

Sahil turned and looked at her. He could see her eyes glistening with tears.

Kavya: I can't justify what mom did. I know that you have every right to be mad at her.....to be mad at us. We were supposed to be your support system....your family.... but we failed.

Sahil looked at his feet, silently agreeing. Kavya continued,

Kavya: But please just know that we never.... ever meant to hurt you, Sahil. Not intentionally. We made a mistake....of not telling you about your dad. I agree..... completely.... but it was just to protect you.

Sahil scrunched his nose and looked away from his feet.

Kavya: We never meant for you to find out this way. Mom.....she was going to tell you.....

Sahil looked at her questioningly.

Sahil: After the wedding. Jai had convinced mom to come clean in front of you.... after the wedding.

Sahil swallowed and looked at her. He didn't know what to do. He looked here and there.

Sahil: Why now? Why after 21 years?