Harsh's P.O.V.

The cold breeze hit my face. I was on the terrace of my house, thinking about how life went from amazing to miserable. I still remember the day I met her. She was looking at me through her round glasses. She was looking so cute. I came out of my dreamland when the cold raindrops fell on me.

It had started raining. But I didnot go in. Everything!! Every fucking thing around me was moving my mind towards her. I just cannot stop thinking about her. My heart broke even more. I remember the getting drenched in the rain with her. I remember joining my hands in front of Anaya and requesting her to be friends with Aarav, just to impress her. Just to be on her good side.

But now, she wasn't mine. My conscience mocked me. Aditi tried contacting me soo many times. But I avoided her. I wasn't strong enough to see her with some one else. The very thought of her marrying someone else broke me.

Flashback:-
To the day Harsh & Aditi met-

"Ok class. So I hope you all understood what the project is about. I want this completed till next Friday." Mrs. Roy, our class teacher said in a strict voice. "Also, I have a surprise for everyone." She added.

The entire class's eyes lit up at the word 'surprise'.

"It is going to be a group project. I'll be giving you partners." She announced with a smile.

I groaned. As usual, she would pair me up with a boring partner who would eat my ears with his bookish knowledge. She started announcing the partners. I waited.

"Harsh Malhotra!! Your partner is Aditi Rizwan." I heard her. My eyes started searching for her till I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Rachel, my cousin.

"Bro! Tu kyu usko dhoond raha hai?"
She said.

"Yaar partner hai woh meri. I need to talk to her. Lekin woh dikhti kaisi hai?"
I don't know why but for the first time, I was excited for a project.

"New admission hai woh. Break time pe baat karle usse."
She said.

"Ok."

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"Woh dekh. Woh jo ladki hai na blue dress mai. Thats Aditi Rizwan. Jaa mere sher. Usse baat kar."
Rachel patted my back.

I walked towards her. Her long wavy hairs were spread out on her shoulders. Her face was burried in a book. I cleared my throat and called out her name.

"Aditi?" Why was my voice heavy?? She looked up at me, her eyebrows arched. My heart skipped a beat. She was so beautiful!!!

"Yes?" Her voice asked.

"I am Harsh Malhotra. Mrs. Roy told me you are my partner for the science project she explained about in today's lecture." I explained. I felt jittery. What the actual fuck was wrong with me?!

"Ohh! So you are Harsh Malhotra. Actually I was in the princy's cabin cuz he had called me up for some work. So I missed Mrs. Roy's lecture today. Can you please tell me about it?" She curled her lower lip. She was so cute.

I sat beside her and explained her everything. She listened to me attentively. Her round glasses made it difficult to concentrate. "So as you can see, the project will be giving us a hectic week." I finished.

"Its not gonna be that difficult." She pouted. "How?" I questioned. HOW?!
She told me what to do. Well it sounded easy.

"So.... After the college ends, how about we munch on some snacks?" She proposed. Ok!!!!!! Omg!!!!! The most beautiful girl of the college (according to me) was asking me for date?! Well!!! I'll consider it a date.

"Chal be junior Malhotra. Teri toh nikal padi." I thought to myself.

Flashback Ends.

I cried. I cried my heart out. I wanted to cry more. But I felt a hand on my shoulder. I quickly turned around. It was Anaya. She looked at me with a confused expression.

"Oye!! Tu baarish mai kya kar raha hai?" She asked.

"Kuch nahi. Bas aise hi. Bheeg raha hu. Kyu?"
I faked a smile.

"Aur teri aankhein laal kyu hai?!"
She brushed a finger on my cheek.

"Arre woh gaya hoga kuch. Tu tension mat kar. Mai theek hu."
I turned.

She held my elbow tightly and turned me. She looked at me sternly.
"What is wrong with you?"

"Nothing."
I answered.

"Stop lying to me."

I broke. Yes. I broke down in front of Anaya. She held me tightly as I cried. She rubbed my back, trying to calm me down. But to no use.

"Harshu!! Whats wrong?!" She panicked.

I broke the hug and wiped my tears.
"Aisa kya hai usme jo mujhme nahi hai?!?!" I managed to say between sobs.

"Kyu?! Anu di kyu?! I love her!! But..why isn't she not mine?? She is getting married!!! But not to me!! Why?!"
I pressed my words.

"Kon?"

"Aditi." As I said her name, I felt warmth in me. I felt my heart beating intensely.
Anaya looked at me with wide eyes. "You still like her?"

"I still love her."
I whispered.

"Then you'd better move on."
A familiar voice said from the terrace door.

I looked in that direction. Aditi stood there, her eyes on me.
"Cuz she won't be able to live peacefully after knowing that her bestfriend isn't happy."
A tear trickled down her cheek.

I ran and wiped it. She hugged me. I hugged her back.

I KNOW ITS BORING AS FUCK....🥺💔
BUT I AM OUT OF IDEAS...🥺💔