Chapter 9

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Arshita's pov

I woke up  the next morning. I knew  bhaiya would wake up at this time and I just needed some comfort from bhaiya and bhabhi. I wore a lehenga which was more presentable and walked to their room. I heard some noise from outside and decided to eavesdrop.

"Akshat! I cannot keep lying to my sister. It hurts. She keeps having these images in her head and is not being able to tell what is going on!" Abhirud shouted. 

"Please Abhirud. I beg you don't tell her. I dont want her to know," Akshat pleaded. What in the world are they talking about. And most importantly, why am I included?

"No Akshat! No more! She deserves to know!" bhaiya said. "I am in love with her!" Akshat shouted and my whole world stopped. How? How can he be in love with me? I was not very sure of what to feel. Then, I felt something wet on  my cheeks. Tears. 

Bhaiya looked shocked. "I fell for her the day I held her in my arms. Her vulnerable and pained expression while she was asleep got me. The days i took  care of her were the best days of my life. But the day she left, was the worst. That's why i invited  you all here with the excuse its my birthday just to see her," Akshat said looking dead in the eyes of Abhirud.

I totally get  it now.  He saved me from those tribal people. He is the guy in my visions. I was already crying and i think they heard me. "Who is it?" bhaiya asked while taking out his sword. I quickly ran away crying but I think bhaiya saw my back and recognised me. 

"Arshita!" they both shouted in unison but I was already close to my room...

Akshat's pov

I caught a glimpse of her lehenga running. She was crying because of me and i felt like the culprit. Her tears made my heart bleed. I ran to her chamber to find her sitting on the bed, crying...

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