(Flashback)

"Sona... didn't I tell you not to take videos during our private moments?" Dev chided her while Sona pulled out her tongue and laughed clumsily.

Dev just ignored her and laid back on the wall carelessly. In was another day where Dev got the opportunity to spend time at home with Sona. During his holiday, he would just spend his time sitting at the balcony alone in his house.

He did not dare to travel other countries or go out for long hours since his grandmother back at home always needed his attention. So, he would rather invite Sona and spend some quality time with her.

"Dev, chill out. These videos will only remain with us forever. It's not like I am going to sell it away." She pouted and Dev pulled her by her wrists.

Sona squealed as her chest came crashing down on his. One of her hand holding his shoulder while the other clutched her digital camera safely in her hand. Her legs were fully spread out, trapped by his long muscular ones. She was now fully caged by him as they both laid on the cold tiles.

Sona never knew that a small chill-out session in his balcony could be so romantic. She always thought that going out overseas, having high-class tea, going for b-grade movies or spending unwanted times at shopping was the real dates.

But after falling in love with Dev, every minute with him was romantic. Every second with him was like a dreamy date. He was a completely romantic guy regardless of his simple looks and personality. He had a huge heart and a loving character which made Sona's love increase for him every single day.

"Devvv..." she whispered when she saw his eyes drinking her features in the dim moonlight. The place was so quiet and serene, with only the fading sounds of insects screeching outside.

Dev's hands felt her all the way from the bottom and slowly landed on the hem of her shirt. Lifting up her blouse, he slowly inserted his palms and moved up his hands all the way up her smooth back. Sona inhaled a sharp breath and tightened her hold against him.

"Dev... stop. Let me take one more video-"

"But it's my holiday Sona..." he groaned, clearly not interested to do what she was planning.

"Okay fine. One last video. After that do whatever you want..." she giggled, having fun seeing him sulk. Placing her entire strength on him, she lifted up herself and straddled Dev's laps conveniently. Dev's eyes widened and his hands instantly held her hips supportively.

Whatever she was going to do, Dev knew that she had a plan on killing him with her innocently teasing movements. When she shifted to get seated properly in his lap, Dev clenched his teeth and groaned with so much of control.

Quickly shoving the camera on his face, Sona clicked on the record button.

"Hey Mr Black, this is Sona here and this is my ever-annoying boyfriend, Dev!" she spoke to the cameras, flashing her beautiful smile. Dev rolled his eyes as he saw her still talking to the camera as if it was a person. She even had a name for it!

"Okay so now, Dev.... tell me. What do you feel about your girlfriend? Mr Black wants to know. Few words to say...?" she acted like a host and turned the camera to him.

Dev gave a fake smile to that camera.

"Well, my girlfriend is so annoying that now, she just spoilt a moment to be with me and chose to talk to a non-living thing like you." He pointed to the zooming lenses.

Sona laughed harder and quickly shuffled her place next to him so that both their faces could be seen in the display.

"Well, that's so mean of you Mr Dev. But you know what I think of you? I think that you're the best boyfriend who makes his girlfriend always feel special and warm. Sona loves being with you." She kissed him on his cheeks, making his eyes enlarge.

"Woah... that much love? Sorry Mr Black... you had to witness this crazy girl romancing me infront of you. How about you take a break and give us an hour. I have to talk privately with my girl?" Dev negotiated, making Sona blush furiously.

"Devvv...." She whined and looked back at the camera. "No Mr Black. He is talking nonsense. I still have some more time."

"Awww how sweet. How about you talk to Mr Black while I continue my secret talks? Hmmmm.... Maybe it's time I show you how my love works wonders." he winked, making Sona curious.

"Mr Black is asking... how does your love works wonder?" she zoomed the camera on his face and saw his eyes lit in mischief.

"Well Mr Black, I am sorry you had to witness this. But now I am going to do something that's going to make my girlfriend only scream my name. You got that?" he warned the camera and Sona's jaws dropped.

She giggled when Dev turned to her side and abruptly switched off the cameras.

(Flashback ends)

Dev sat down and watched the video clips silently.

"Hey Mr Black, this is Sona here and this is my ever-annoying boyfriend, Dev!"

He saw her face lighting up with so much of joy. She was genuinely happy with him... Their life was so happy that he didn't know who casted an evil eye on them. Sona was Dev's backbone. She supported him during his worst times. There was no way he could leave her alone in her hardest phase.

"Mr Black is asking... how does your love works wonder?"

The video was still playing. Dev wiped a tear from the corner of his eyes and switched off the camera. The videos were the only thing which reminded him of Sonakshi continuously. They were so precious to him. It made him feel like she was always there, talking to him. The videos looked so real and every one of them had a story behind. Dev treasured each moment.

If only he knew that such a day was going to come, he would have taken hundreds of videos with her.

Just while he was analysing the camera, the doorbell rang.

"Hi Dev!" Sona chirped as Dev opened the doors and stepped aside to let her in. He was totally pleased with the way she responded to him these days. She was a bit more polite than the previous times.

Unlike the other days, this time she looked quite happy to be there.

"Come in Sona..." he led her inside his house and let her sit in the living area. Sona looked around and saw how neat he had kept his house.

She was in awe as she saw how beautiful his house was. Although it was small, it was beautiful and cosy. She never expected a bachelor's house to look so neat.

"So, Dev? You told me you that you're going to show me something?" she raised her eyebrows and Dev instantly nodded in acknowledgement.

"Yes.... Actually, you used to have this habit of walking everywhere with a camera. Even when we were together, you always walked around with this huge thing in your bag. You would always capture your favourite moments, take useless videos when I look un-glam and walk around the town with your recorder switched on....."

"Woah... that's quite a lot of information." Sona blinked curiously.

"Hmm... yea...... well, do you want to take a look at this pictures and videos?" he asked, forwarding the camera while Sona promptly nodded.

As she took that heavy camera in her hands, she felt so frightened. Everytime Dev showed her something, she had this nagging pain at the back of her mind. It was a feeling that constantly reminded her that she was doing him wrong. It was like a pain of guilt and betrayal...

When she looked at the first video, her heart had already dropped to her stomach. She felt void of energy and feelings. Her emotions clogged up her throat as she heard the Sonakshi in the camera speaking out with such a slow and melodious voice.

"Hey there...today I am out with Dev to his company. Shhhhhh.... This is a secret between us. It's his birthday today and I have booked a resort for him. I have also prepared meals for his grandma and informed her that we would be back late. Hope Dev is happy with this plan...... if not, then we have no choice but go to his house. So, Mr Black... please pray for my success! Okay?"

Sona took a deep breath and swiped up to the next video.

"Okay Mr Black... This is my handsome, hot and sweet boyfriend. We came down to have ice-cream today. Hey there....keep your gaze down okay! Don't flirt with my guy." Sona talked while Dev was walking with her, rolling his eyes at her madness.

That video made her chuckle softly. She couldn't believe that love makes a person become so insane. It wasn't even a glimpse of her in the current days. The Sona in that video was a lovable person. Anyone could fall in love with that kind of compassion and integrity in her eyes.

But she felt so different. She can't even pretend to be like the person in the video. That revolution, just made her angrier than before. As videos by videos passed, her face turned stoic and all she saw was red.

Dev noticed how her face changed from a smile, to confusion and lastly landed in anger. As minutes passed, he was getting nervous. By the time Sona reached the sixth video, she snapped.

"WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO DEV?" she stood up, throwing the camera to the ground. The camera flew to Dev's feet, breaking into three solid pieces.

Dev's heart skipped a beat and he gawked at her with disbelief. He just felt like someone had slapped him hardly across his face.

"Sonakshi.... Why did you drop the camera?" he asked, getting deeply offended by her behaviour. That camera was worth a lot of price. But that wasn't what Dev was worried about... that camera was the only evidence of his love and the life they lived.

She just threw it away like it was a piece of garbage.

"That pictures..... those are not me!" she screamed, making Dev's face scrunch in dismay. He was beyond annoyed now.

"I did not force you to recall anything, Sona. But throwing away that camera was beyond rude.... It's not acceptable. You know how much that costs?" he yelled, making Sona scoff in disgust.

"Whatever price it is... I will pay it back. Don't worry, okay?" She showed her hands and looked away arrogantly.

Dev's heart just broke ten times harder. Did she just say that she would pay him? Who needed her money?

"Woah... wait. I don't need your damn money Sona. I don't freaking need it. I earn enough to support myself and a family I have in future. Although I am a middle-class man, I don't take money from others. I have my own self-dignity..... All these days, this camera was the only thing that made me live with hope. I wake up everyday only to hear the sweet voice of my only love. It gives me energy, strength and hope." He spat, his body shaking with anger.

"Anyways, you told me that it's my camera, right? I had all rights to break it, okay? So don't over-react. I can't believe that you are still listening to that voices-"

"STOP!" Dev shoved her his palms, his eyes brimming with water. He was trying so hard to hold his anger in.

Dev was never a person who got angry easily. But today, all his strings broke and he became obsolete. She was not just behaving rudely, but she lacked any kind of empathy.

He looked down at the camera and a tear drop fell next to the broken display screen. He felt like someone just threw his heart on the floor and broke it to three different pieces.

"Whatever you broke today..... is something you can never pay me back in your entire lifetime. You shattered me into pieces.... Even if you shower me with millions of dollars, it will never be enough." He said in a hoarse voice.

"Dev.... Look I am sorry" she looked up at him and a sudden guilt pierced up her spine. She felt her tears threatening their way down when her eyes landed on Dev's teary face.

He was really broken. Maybe she had gone too far in hurting him.

But wasn't that what she wanted?

"I am sorry Sonakshi.... I need some time alone. Can you please leave." He showed her the door and Sona immediately nodded. It was only fair if she left him now.

She understood that no amount of apology could justify her mistakes. But she knew someday...... Dev will forgive her.

As she stepped out of his door, she turned around and looked at him sadly. "Dev....?" She called softly.

Dev looked up at her and saw a confused look on her face. "What?"

"Dev... I am returning back to Paris on Sunday. If you.... want to tell me anything else, then you have two days left." She said with a shaky voice.

Dev's heart constricted inside his chest as he gaped at her. He could not even believe that this was happening. If she was going back to Paris, then he would never be able to get her back. Was he willing to let her go? Or was he going to give up?

"Why....so sudden?" he brought the courage in him to ask.

"I don't know Dev. I have been here for so long and I don't think I belong here. Paris is the country I was born in.... I don't know anyone here except my aunt. I thought that maybe.......... I had something left here. But I can't remember any of it. I am really sorry for causing you so many heartbreaks. But that wasn't my intention." She wetted her lips and looked behind him to see the broken camera laying lifelessly on the floor.

"Dev...." She touched his arm and Dev instantly flinched.

"So, you don't trust me, right?" he asked, still not understanding where her conversation was leading to. He did not want to believe that this was happening to him.

Sona's face paled. "No. That's not what I meant. I mean.... Look at that camera there." She said pointing behind him.

Dev looked back sadly and a soft sob left his lips. That camera was Sona's favourite and now he could not even save that... His heart bled profusely and the worst part was, he could not even share it with anyone.

"Our love.... Is like that broken camera. It's good that it's broken now.... Now you don't have any memories associated with me. Now, you can peacefully move on without having anything that recalls our dead love story. I am so sorry Dev, but I really don't have any other option. In fact, I really.... adore you Dev." She gathered all her strength and spoke out.

Dev's eyes froze on her face, but Sona continued.

"I really like you as a person and I think you deserve a lot more than me. At first, when I met you in the airport, I didn't believe that a person could be so obsessed over a lover who left him two years ago. But in this one month, you proved me every single day that your love has not just survived....... but also, the it's still as deep as the first day you met me." She wiped her own tears.

"Then why didn't you give me a chance?" he asked softly, shocked at her speech.

"Because I couldn't... the truth hurts......but I cannot become the Sonakshi you lived with, two years ago. I am a changed person and this version of me, would probably hurt you all the time. I can't keep you happy." She smiled sadly.

"But Sona-"

"I am leaving Delhi in two days, Dev...... I will wait for you in the airport until eight p.m. I will be waiting for you at the same lobby we met the first day in Delhi. If you come there, I will tell you my final decision. After that, it's all in your hands." She advanced her hands to him for a handshake.

Dev felt his heart at conflict. For the first time, everything she said made sense. He looked at her hands and reluctantly gave his palms to her.

"You sure.....about leaving Delhi?" he asked, as his face looked like he had seen a ghost. He was so pale and afraid. Sona felt so sad just by looking at him.

He felt like a part of him was breaking apart. If the camera didn't break his heart enough, then her next words did.

"Paris is my world. I will never part myself from that place, Dev...."

Dev's eyes closed and he opened again, only to see a small memory happening live infront of him.

"Delhi is my home, Dev....... Even if I die, I will die here. I will never leave you and go away."

That was her promise she made to him..... A faint chuckle left his lips. All promises were broken. All his dreams have shattered. His left over confidence crushed.

Now, there was no hope.

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