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Chapter 39: PAST (III)

Author's Note : Disturbing content ahead in the chapter. Can be uncomforting but that's necessary to read. Please do not skip any part as it's really important . So strengthen your heart and just go with it .

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FLASHBACK
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Aditya tried calling Zoya but her phone was not reachable. He lastly spoke with her when she was getting ready . She said she'll come on her own as she had to meet her friend's mom in hospital. Zoya had already planned to take a cab and go from there to the restaurant.

Aditya had already called his friends . He didn't tell them he was in relationship with Zoya . He just told them he will introduce them to the love of his life. His friends knew he was going to propose . They internally thought it was Zoya for sure. The restaurant was decorated with balloons.

"Hey hey I guess she's coming." Rohan said hearing the sound of vehicle.

Aditya looked towards the entrance and knew Zoya was here.

"Guys turn off the lights soon. I want it all to be dark. She shouldn't get a slight doubt about this." Aditya said quickly . The lights were off.

Through the brightness from outside he saw her figure walking towards him. It was all dark . He could make out with her footsteps how close she was to him. Aditya caught her hand and made her still.

"Stay here." He said.

Slowly kneeling down he pulled out the ring . This was the time when the lights were supposed to turn on but the power got shut for real and their friends couldn't help it. Aditya didn't want to spoil the moment so he thought of proposing in dark. He didn't care . To him telling out his feelings to Zoya was important.

"I always wanted to have a person whom I can share my all pain and happiness with. I always wanted someone who could keep me happy and make my life worth living. You came into my life and made my life beautiful. So beautiful that I could never imagine my life without you. You are my soulmate. So on that note ... will you marry me z..." Aditya was about to tell Zoya's name but the lights went on. Looking up to her face his words got struck in his throat. It was Pooja standing there looking at him with happiness. Everyone hooted , they cheered. So he wasn't proposing to Zoya but Pooja? Aditya quickly stood up.

"Pooja?" He was surprised . She hugged him tightly . Aditya didn't respond . His friends were not happy . Even they were shocked. They knew Aditya had already denied Pooja's proposal back then. They looked at each other .

"I never imagined you were planning this for me. Oh Adi I'm so happy." Pooja said with excitement.

"Pooja this is not what you're thinking..." Aditya said. "Come on now , don't do that drama anymore. I know you love me so much." Pooja said with happiness. Aditya was confused. How did pooja know all this ? He didn't call Pooja on purpose because he didn't want to upset her more by proposing Zoya in front of her. And what worried him the most was Zoya's absence. Where did Zoya go?

"Pooja I need to talk to you for a second" Aditya said rubbing his temples.

"What is this Aditya . You are proposing me and till now didn't wear me the ring." Pooja tried to distract him.

Aditya was getting tensed. He wanted to know where Zoya was. Finding her phone out of network made him more tensed. Aditya knew Pooja is all excited and she won't listen to him. He didn't have another option. He held her hand and went out of the restaurant.