It's for the best

He looked deep into my eyes. " If you may allow me to, I would like to give you an advice." " NO!" I replied so loud that all the other people in the internet café started looking our way. I buried my face on the blank sheets. Hiding my face out of embarrassment. He sighed" at least listen to what I have to say, it's a great oppur-" I cut him mid-sentence" did you not hear what I said or are you purposely trying to ignore ??" I knew what he wanted to say. All these years being friends, did he think I did not understand him? I knew him all too well. " Once I agree with mom, I'll go to Bangalore for further studies. I won't return for almost 5 years. Does it really not affect you at all?? Do you really not care even a tiny bit?" his silence was too loud. It said more than his words could ever make me understand. At that time, I realized fully that he will never reciprocate the feelings I have for him. I wanted to save even the tiniest bit of self-respect I had left on me. After two minutes, I picked up the sheets, put it in my bag and got up. Before turning to leave, I glanced at his still face that had no intention to stop me. A mocking smirk left my mouth. I retrieved my glance and left without turning back. When I reached my car door, I looked back to realize what I knew would happen. He was nowhere to be seen. I bet he did not even get up from his chair. He must be really happy that such a pest has finally left his shadow. I opened the door and pulled the seat belt. Finally the strong and nonchalant expression I had on my face broke. Tears started trickling from my eyes. For half an hour, I stayed there, motionless.

After venting all my emotions out, I started the engine and left. Leaving everything about him behind. Leaving him behind like he never existed for me (that is just to say, I know I might never forget him).

Dev knew what the outcome would have been for his silence. He wasn't surprised to see that Sukriti left. Yet, there was a part of him that started hurting. His gaze stayed on the chair she was sitting on. Then slowly moved to the door se walked off from. His vision became blurry. When he rubbed his eyes, he was surprised to see that his fingers contained something warm and almost like water. " what the hell " he was surprised to see tears on his fingers. after wiping his eyes, he took the book Sukriti did not take with her and got up from his chair. After paying the bill he took tiny steps toward the door. He was scared that if he found sukriti still behind that door, he might walk towards her and ask her to never leave. His hands trembled when he held the door. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door. His gaze moved from the people to the vehicles. There was no sign of her. He smiled that did not reach his eyes. His eyes were filled with sorrow. " it's for the best. Go far away from me. Make it easier for you as well as for me to live. "

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