Chapter 143-My pride doesn't matter

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Akash's POV

"I still don't understand, Sid. Why are you so desperate to take down the Mehras," I said on the call.

I was right now on a conference call with Sid on my laptop as I think I left my phone in Deepak uncle's house. We were discussing this deal for which he was asking me to bid against the Mehras.

"Akash, please you already know about it" he said.

"I know everything, Sid. I know and I understand what you are going through but Mehras have been in this business for as long as I can remember. Bidding against them would mean to keep our whole company at stake" I said.

"Akash, please" he said in an almost broken voice and I closed my eyes, in pain.

How could I see my best friend going through so much, alone.

He never asked anything from me and when he is asking something from me, for the first time, I didn't know what to do but then, all his support, all throughout our childhood came flashing in front of my eyes.

How could I say no to him, how could I shatter his hopes when it's only because of him and his support, we are here today.

This company would have been nothing without him and his support.

If not for him, we would have never been able to secure so many projects.

If not for him, we wouldn't be nominated for best entrepreneur of the year award.

If not for him, his effort, we would not be on the verge of becoming billionaire ourselves, all because of our efforts.

Most importantly, this company is as much his as it is mine.

But then, I needed to make him aware of the other risks involved.

"Sid, I don't mind keeping this company at stake and even if it turns to ashes, we can work hard again and start from scratch but, think about Kriti. You remember right, your three years that you've asked from Mohit for her is about to get completed in six months. In case we crack this deal, do you think you can live up to the promise you made to Mohit?" I asked.

It was true, more than money and company, I was worried about Kriti and their relationship.

God forbid if something goes wrong in this deal, I don't know how will we convince Mohit and worst possible case, if he gets her married to someone else, what will we do.

"Akash, I have thought about everything, every possibility. I know if we don't succeed, the consequences can be dire but please believe me, I will put extra efforts. I will work non stop, twenty four hours a day for it but please, I need this deal, please" he said desperately.

"Hey, hey Sid, calm down. Just relax. I am not bothered about the company. If god forbid something happens in this deal and we go bankrupt, I don't mind working hard again to bring this company to the top. If we have done it once, we can for sure do it again. More than the company, I am bothered about you and Kriti. I don't want you both to get separated, at any cost. I just want you to think about it, again before we file for tender" I said.

"I know Akash, this company is your dream and I am asking for too much but, I need to do this, please" he said.

Sighing, I closed my eyes.

Opening them again, I said "you have my consent, Sid but I think before that, you should talk to Kriti about it."

"She doesn't mind, in fact she was the one who gave me this idea and asked me to compete against Mehras" he said.

My eyes widened.

"Kriti, does she know everything?" I asked.

"Yes" he said.

"When did you tell her?" I asked.

"Few days back and since then, she has been pestering me, a lot to talk to you about it" he said.

"How did she take it?" I asked.

"She...she was upset that I kept it hidden from her" he said.

"Was she very upset?" I asked.

"Yes, she was. More than being upset, she was disappointed with me that I didn't tell her earlier about it but then she talked to mom and, they both cried rivers that day. She was even adamant to go to India to meet her as early as possible or bring mom here but then, you know me and dad are not in talking terms" he said, sighing.

"Why don't you talk to your dad?" I asked.

"You know the reason" he said.

"Stop being stubborn, Sid" I said, sighing.

"Kriti says the same" he said and I smiled.

"You know, she is much more mature than you can ever be" I said.

"Says who, the one who is ready to let her love go" he said, scoffing.

"Sid, actually, I wanted to talk to you about something very important" I said.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Deepak uncle said that Siya has almost recovered" I said, happily.

"What are you saying?" he asked in a surprised voice and I grinned.

"That's that's such a good news, Akash" he said.

"Kriti would be so happy once she comes to know about it" he said.

"Yes but then uncle is asking me to let him tell her about how I tried to convince her parents. He said it would help her forgive me and only then, she will be able to move on" I said.

"Let me guess, you denied" he said.

I nodded.

"For god's sake, Akash, just once, think about it. If uncle is saying it means it is important for her. Why would uncle say this to you if it wasn't necessary" he said.

"Sid, that will only remind her of the past and I don't want her to think anything about it. If she doesn't forgive me, it's fine but I would never want her to get into the pit of depression again, not when she has crossed such a huge distance herself and is almost cured" I said.

"You stupid. Are you really a businessman or what? The sole reason of you going to London was to get her treated by Deepak uncle and now when he is saying that she getting to know about is necessary for her to get cured completely, you don't want her to know about it? Are you really out of your mind, you dumb" he said.

"Sid, listen to me" I said but was cut off by him.

"No, you listen to me. I don't know what's going on in your mind but whatever it is Akash, just get this straight to your head. More than you, she needs to know it so that she can move on. It's not about you, Akash, please understand, it's about her" he said.

"Sid, I.." I didn't know what to say.

"Shut up, just shut up you asshole. I don't know why are you doing this to her and in turn, your actions are hurting you" he said.

"The pain that I am feeling is nothing as compared to the pain that she had to go through, because of me" I said.

"Remind me, did you ever go to mental assylum?" he asked.

"Sid" I said, sighing.

"No really, I feel like you have actually gone mad" he said.

"Sid" I was about to say something when the door to my cabin opened and Siya barged in but what caught my attention was her red and bloodshot eyes.

Had she been crying?

"Siya, what happened?" I asked.

"You forgot your phone" she said and came to my desk.

Keeping it on my desk, she said "I need to talk to you."

"I am actually talking to Sid regarding a deal. Could you.." I was saying but was interrupted by her.

"Whatever it is, can wait. I need to talk to you, now" she said, glaring at me, keeping her hand over her chest and I gulped.

I knew I was in big trouble when I looked at her but as far as I remember, I didn't do anything wrong. What could it be then?

"Sid, I will talk to you later" I said, looking at my laptop screen.

"All the best dude" he said, grinning and disconnected the call.

'Bastard' I mumbled.

Siya's POV

I was glaring at him when he looked up from his recliner and said "Siya, baby, how come you are here."

"Don't baby me" I said, glaring at him.

"Siya, what happened, why are you so angry? And...wait a minute, did you come here all alone?" he asked.

"Yes, I did but that is not what you should be worried about" I said.

"Of course, I should be. You travelled alone Siya. What if you would have got lost? At least you should have called me or Mark" he said.

I looked at him as if he has grown two heads.

Here I am getting angry at him while he is just concerned if I would have gotten lost.

Is this man for real?

I blinked at him and then I don't even know when tears started making it's way to my eyes and before I knew it, I was already sobbing, hard with my face burried in my palms.

"Siya" he said and standing up from his recliner came rushing to me.

"Don't touch me" I screamed and pushed him away when he tried to touch me.

"Siya, baby" he said and tried to touch me again but I swatted his hands away.

"Do you love me?" I asked.

"Siya, I" he said but then stopped.

"Just answer my question, Akash" I said and wiped my tears with the back of my palm.

"I...I do. I really love you" he said and came close to me but I stepped back and he halted in his tracks.

"Siya, at least tell me what is wrong? Why are you crying? Did anybody say something to you? Please tell me, what's wrong" he said and stepped close to me and this time, I didn't back away.

When he was standing just in front of me, he caressed my cheeks making me close my eyes and tears slipped through it.

I felt him wiping my tears with his thumb and then I opened my eyes.

Looking straight in his eyes, I just stared at him.

Sure I love him but he doesn't love me any less.

"What's wrong Siya, please tell me" he begged.

Gulping the lump in my throat, I asked him "if I ask you something, will you tell me the truth?"

"Of course, baby, have I ever lied to you?" he said, caressing my cheeks, and my eyes immediately closed on it's own, making me feel content in his touch.

Opening my eyes, I said "I want to know what conversation you and my parents had when you both were together, alone."

His face lost it's color hearing my question but then smiling, he said "I think you already know about it. I already told you about the conversation that we had."

"You mean to say there was nothing other than my parents abandoning me discussed between you all?" I asked.

"No Siya" he said, not meeting my gaze.

I scoffed.

He still couldn't lie to me, his eyes were not meeting mine.

"Akash, I want you to tell me the truth" I said.

"It is the truth baby and moreover, why are we discussing this now? It's all in the past" he said and went back to sit on his recliner.

"Yes it is in the past but I still want to know" I said and sat on the chair in front of his desk.

Taking his phone, he was typing something on it when I snatched it from his hand.

"I'll just ask you once and for the last time Akash. What happened between you and my parents?" I asked.

"Siya, they were just talking about abandoning you if you would have married me. That's what happened and that's what I told you" he said, taking a file from the desk.

My blood was boiling now.

"Did you kneel in front of them and asked them not to abandon me?" I asked and his hands stopped working.

Looking at me, he blinked his eyes several times.

"Did you keep your head at their feet to give us permission to marry?" I asked in a hoarse voice.

"Siya..I" he said but I cut him off "did you or did you not. Just answer me in a yes or no" I asked.

"Yes, I did" he said and looked down.

Standing up from the chair, I went towards him and he stood up from his place.

"Why?" I asked in a slow calm voice.

"Siya..I" he said.

"Why?" I screamed at him.

Grabbing his collar, I asked "why did you do it?"

"I asked you not to keep your self respect at stake for this marriage, didn't I?" I asked.

He said nothing, just stared at me.

"Answer me, please" I begged.

"Yes, you did" he whispered and I broke down again.

"Then why did you do it?" I said and hit his chest with my fists.

"Why? Why? I just asked you not to keep your self-respect at stake, for me, for this marriage. Was it too much to ask for, Akash? Why did you do it?" I asked and still continued to hit his chest while tears were not stopping it's way to my cheeks.

"Why? Just why?" I asked and slid down his body and clutching his legs, sobbed hard.

"Siya, Siya, please" he said and immediately crouched to my level.

Holding me by my shoulder, he kept his thumb under my chin and made me look at him.

"Why did you do it?" I asked and hugged him tight and he hugged me back.

He was patting my head and caressing my back to calm me.

Keeping his chin on my head, he asked "do you want to know why I did it?"

I looked up from his chest and nodded my head.

"I did it because you are much more important than my ego and self respect, Siya. I know, my self respect was at stake but I didn't mind doing anything to get married to you. Be it keeping my self respect or ego at stake, it didn't matter as long as I could have you by my side, as my wife. I just wanted you, that's it" he said.

I burried my face in his chest again and he said "I don't mind giving my anything, everything as long as the outcome is you."

"The only thing that stopped me was...your parents abandoning you" he said and I sobbed hard.

"I was ready to take you with me, Siya. Of course I would not have married you without their consent because that is what even you wanted, right?" he asked and I nodded.

"The only thought that stopped me was their threat of abandoning you. If they could say it, they could do it too" he said.

All this while, he was caressing my back while making me understand like a baby.

"I love you Akash" I mumbled in his chest and he stopped caressing my back.

Probably he heard it.

Yayyy....I am dancing.

She confessed, she confessed, she confessed. Yeppeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blast, wasn't it?

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