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Dev was waiting in his office for Jatin's arrival. After all the events of the day, he was totally exhausted. He did not have the time for anyone as he was fully focussed on his work for that day. Just then, he received a call from Nisha.

"Hello Dev, I guess you have totally forgot who I am after you left to India... Don't forget that you owed me a favour. Always!!!" Nisha sulked.

"Come on Nisha... I have been busy with work here. You do know how I am when it comes to work right?"

"Yea guess that's why you forgot that I am coming there tomorrow morning too."

"What??? Ouh Shit.... How did I forget? Okay wait. What time are you coming?"

After a long conversation with Nisha, Dev switched off his phone and sighed. He knew Nisha would be upset if she hears about his patch up with Sonakshi, as she knew how much broken he was after the break-up. However, her concerns for Dev were always genuine and now Dev needed to be ready with answers for Nisha.

Jatin knew that Dev was having a bad day and hence, decided to leave him alone. But something about Dev's behaviour warned him that things were not right between Dev and Sona. Moreover, Sona was also absent from work that day. That proves everything.

Dev's POV

I was tired as hell, weary with the burden of long-closed eyes. I could have easily pulled off being a walking zombie, dead on the inside but subconsciously awake. I was trying to keep myself busy with work but in the end, my mind still drifted to Sonakshi and her drunken talks. She was completely crazy.

She told me that she had to tell me a truth, but what could that be? If she wanted to tell me, why did she delay it this long? I desperately wanted to know what was that she had to tell me. But she had totally avoided that topic after in the car yesterday. I knew she was struggling within herself and trying to bring the courage to tell me. What could it be?

For once I had cautioned myself not to get angry and listen to her patiently. I will try and believe her the best I can. After all, love is based on trust. If there is no trust, there can be no love. I always had trusted Sonakshi but her past incidents somehow made it difficult for me to believe her blindly again. After all, she has hurt me and broken all my trust in a single day.

How long can I live like this? I needed to trust her again in order for our marriage to work. So, I was willing to give us a chance. Last chance...

This time I was determined. It took me lots of courage to face the same confrontation situation. A deathly situation which could change our entire relationship. I had some weird feeling inside me again. The same feeling I felt when I was going to meet Sonakshi the day before our breakup. But I chased all those negative thoughts away. This time it's going to be different.

I was going to give her an opportunity to gain back my trust....

Sona's POV

I was extremely nervous. This was my only chance to gain Dev's love and trust back. Reveal all the truth. I didn't go to work today because I knew that I needed time to clear my mind. I had called Pooja and told her that I was going to tell Dev about some past secret and if everything is settled happily, I will finally open it up to both her and Jatin.

She happily agreed and encouraged me to go for it. Pooja's speech gave me all the motivation that I needed for that day. I immediately dialled Dev's number in my phone and told him that I wanted to meet him in the temple today. After a few minutes, he agreed and told me that he would meet me straight after work.

When he ended his conversation, nervousness kicked in. Do I really have to do this?

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God teach me,

Give me strength

Strength to expose them,
Strength to overcome my guilt,
Strength to bear his broken state,

Strength to live peacefully...

Gain Dev's trust....

And be loved again....
For all....I am your daughter, and you are my guidance...

I finished my prayers and wiped the tears at the corner of my eyes. I didn't know why but I had a feeling that something bad was about to happen. I looked at my watch and sensed that I still had five more minutes before Dev could reach the temple. So, I went out and sat at an empty space there. Rehearsing how to start the conversation, I was making a fool out of myself.

After a few minutes I saw Dev entering the temple. He gave me a small smile and went to the prayers area. His smile itself was enough to give me a warm sensation inside me. He was my everything. If he was with me, no one can harm me again. I just hoped he doesn't get angry or reacts violently on hearing the truth.

After finishing his prayers, Dev walked towards me and brought me towards a less-crowded area where we had more privacy. Finally...it was time!

"Dev... I know I should have been more open to you about this. Trust me, I have tried every single time to convey to you this message. But things were all out of my hands at that time. Please just give me one chance to prove myself. I want to tell you everything that I had been hiding to you for all these years. I want you to know why I did what I did three years back....." I started and noticed his facial expressions becoming serious.

It was difficult to describe his expressions. He looked serious and was waiting for me to continue. So without a delay, I explained to him how I met his sister one day after college, and how she convinced me to break up with Dev due to the financial issues. While I was saying this, I could feel his body tensing and his facial features hardening. He never spoke a word throughout.

He was not happy with whatever I was saying. But still I never gave up. I continued my entire story of how Neha repeatedly called me sometimes and tried convincing me to leave him. I even told him how I tried to talk to him but I feared his response and never really broke this matter to him. I also explained how I feared to be the cause of drift between him and his family members.

"That was the main reason why I tried to distance myself from you. I forced myself to be rude towards you.... I thought you would consider going overseas to take a break away from me........ I thought my behaviour would force you to take a break and go to overseas for some time. I thought things would become easier and I wouldn't have to take the hard decision of faking a break-up with you....... But you were adamant on staying here. So, I finally had to take the decision after I met you at the coffee shop that day....." I paused and swallowed the pain.

When I looked at him his face did not hold any emotions. He had a poker face. It was like a warning sign for me to stop. Regardless of all the negative signs, I still continued.

"But then I realized it was not just Neha but also your..................mother." just when I completed that statement, I felt it harsh blow. A sharp pain on my left cheeks.

His hand cracked across my face, snapping it back with the force of his blow and causing my head to reel sickeningly. My eyes watered at the sudden effect. Never in my life, had I expected Dev to lay his hands on me in such an inappropriate way. What the hell?

He did not even listen to the full story and yet took a decision in haste. This was exactly the reason why I didn't inform Dev from the start. I was right.... I was right all the time. He is an animal. He doesn't deserve all these love...

I staggered backwards, clutching my face while I saw him walk out of the temple without taking a second look at me. Luckily, there was no one around to witness the horrible scene which happened a few seconds ago. I took lots of courage to tell him and believed that he would trust me back but he just failed. However, whatever happened couldn't be changed.

He had no idea what he did.

And it can never be erased from my memories ever....

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LOL don't hate me but I will remind you again...it's a DARK FF😂😂

Sorry for the short update! Next one will be longer😊

Precap: Sona's hunger strike 😢😢😢

Ok important Note!

After this chapters the upcoming chapters might be filled with mature contents! [Strictly 18+++] It's going to be Dark + Passion😍😍 So please don't tell me that I didn't warn you guys!

Next chapter is going to bring this story to a different level so please vote quickly! Let's celebrate DP reaching chapter 30 successfully!!!