Inspiration to this chapter-

https://youtu.be/pTaqcGz2O5o

Thank you Zaddy Zayn for giving me a clue what to write!

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''I will miss you mate!'' Edward sniffed patting my shoulders, wrapping me in a warm brotherly hug, his warmth soothing my heart. ''You did it mate, you got what you always dreamt, to be a barrister!'' he chuckled, softly wiping his tears.

I smiled gently adjusting my glasses ''I will miss you too Ed, a lot more than you can imagine'' I quipped, ruffling his hair, I tripped forward when someone rushed and hugged me from my back, I smirked and grabbed the pain of feminine hands that literally crushed my bones.

''Are you seriously leaving Rudh? I can't believe it'' Meredith croaked, tears streaming down her beautiful eyes, I shook my head and laughed pulling her into a hug, she sniffed onto my chest.

''Well it's not forever is it Meredith?'' I asked running my knuckles softly down her cheeks, her tears moistening my skin, she pulled my neck downwards onto her face and placed her forehead on mine, our eyes closing.

''Promise me that we will be best friends forever, Promise me you will go get the girl of your dreams for whom you are leaving, don't let this pursuit go in vain, Promise me'' she whispered placing her hand behind my head, her fingers tangling with my hair, A small smile touched my lips as she said those words.

''I promise'' I whispered back, a tear slowly slipping out of her eyes onto the sandy ground, My brows knotted into a frown as her lips softly touched mine, My palms found their way onto her cheeks and softly cupped them. 

She moved back, her fingers around my wrist ''I will miss you'' she sighed, donning a forced smile on her lips, I smiled and nodded and linked my fingers with my suitcase handle and made my way towards the ship that was waiting for me.

As the steam was cast onto the sky, the ship started moving with a huff, I waved my hands and two of my best friends who I knew would wait for my return.

I sat on a seat near the windows, my hazels moving between the beautiful waves of the vast ocean that was stretched till infinity, My fingers dug into my suit and pulled out a picture of the same girl I feel for 5 years ago.

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''Oh, my son!'' My father Binoy engulfed me in a hug, These were some of the few people I missed while being in London.

''Father, I missed you'' I mused smiling at my father brightly, it was a pleasure to meet these people back again after all these years.

I was quick to wish all my family and then rush into my chambers, I was weary and tired, I unbuttoned my shirt and unbuckled my pants, discarding them in a corner, I felt myself relish into the warmth of the water that seeped into my skin.

Wearing some comfortable clothes, I combed my hair backwards, the brush smoothening my raven hair, I adjusted my glasses and gave a final look at my mirror and rushed downstairs.

My instincts activated when I heard my uncle talking to an extremely familiar name.

''Tapas! It's an honour to welcome you home, please come in'' I heard him call, My brows joined when I recalled whose name that was, Bondita's ex-fiance.

The frown never left my face as I walked towards the halls, my leather shoes clacking against the floor made of pure marble, My gold wrist chain continuously hit my inner palms with fury.

''Ah! Isn't this the famed Anirudh Roy! I have been waiting for you!'' Tapas quipped as soon as he saw my tall figure striding in, I passed him a tight-lipped smile as he extended his ring clad hand towards mine, I half-heartedly shook his hands.

''Tapas Mukherjee, the honour is mine, please sit'' I said pointing at the seat in front of me, I made myself comfortable in mine, My right leg crossed on top of my left thigh, a sign of my power.

''Before that Anirudh Babu, Your uncle here had been discussing your marriage choices, here from London, you must be keeping high standards, Am I right?'' Tapas quipped, his charming face brightening, he didn't look like a bad person at all.

''Ah nothing of that sort Mukherjee, I haven't thought about such deep matters, Let's see what I can find, did you find your bride may I ask?'' I mused leaning forward on my right elbow, my left one on my hips, my glasses falling on the bridge of my nose.

Tapas just laughed mockingly ''Mother, over here, bring my wife in'' he shouted smiling, waving his hand, I leant back and looked outside at the window, not clearly interested in seeing his bride.

''I have been married for 4 years Anirudh Babu, meet my wife, Bondita Mukherjee'' Tapas announced, I froze.

I didn't look back, I looked down, my breath pacing up, this can't be her, It just can't.

My headshot at the lady that stood timidly in front of me, My eyes widening at her gorgeous frame, she wore a red saree, hugging her curves so beautifully, two tendrils of hair fell on either side of her face, making her doe-eyes sparkle, her lips were parted, breathing so soft that I could barely know, it was her.

My breath started becoming erratic as my eyes ran down her frame, I adjusted my glasses and looked again, it was her, the girl whom I yearned for all these years, a bright streak of vermillion lined the partition of her hair, I forgot that I had to breathe.

She smiled kindly at me, folding her hands at me, there was something amiss, her smile was not true, her eyes never sparkled and she looked.. different 

I tightened my fists so hard that it was shaking with rage as I watched Tapas link his fingers with her hands while her face clearly said otherwise. Even though every inch of her skin was painted with melancholy, she was heavenly. Just liked how I dreamt her to be.

She acted like she never identified me at all, and somewhere it hurts like nothing, my nails dug into my palms so hard that it went red, I saw her get up and follow my mother into the kitchen and return with a plate with a few drinks on them.

She bowed and gave my uncle the glass, he took the glass without touching her, I rolled my eyes at this act of his, she was an outcast of course, and after serving my father, she came towards me, as I raised my hand to take the drink, my gold wrist chain fell on the floor with a clank.

She was quick to bend down and take the chain in her hands, she stood up and placed the platter on the side table, she slowly took my right hand and surprisingly wrapped the delicate ornament around my wrist, I drew a sharp breath at her touch.

She bend down on her knees as her fingers softly fastened the hook, her eyes solely on my hand while mine was on her face, the wind slowly made her baby hairs play on her face, she looked like a goddess in my eyes.

She slowly raised her head to meet my eyes, I clenched my jaw and sharply took my hand from hers and turned my head away, it seemed as if I could feel her disappointment and sadness, but I was adamant.

The conversation bored me, it was between my uncle and Tapas and the ladies stood away from the group, this irked me.

I abruptly stood up drawing all eyes on me, I waved my fingers with a click of my tongue and decided to walk away, I could feel her eyes on my back, I never looked back, not even once.

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''Argh!'' I roared smashing an antique vase on my room on the floor, fury was flowing through me unfathomably and I couldn't control myself, anger was always my weakness.

''Calm down man! Don't wreck the whole house down! You need to breathe, remember the lessons for anger control I gave you?'' Edward quipped from the other side of the line.

''Just shut it will you? You expect me to control my fury when I see her married! With that rascal!'' I boomed, my breath uneven, I looked at the golden wrist chain on my right hand, it had black jewels lining it, my hand reached the black ring that donned the same hand, I tightened my hand making the ring pop.

''I have an idea, go meet her! Go talk with her and ask her why she did this, let her answer, go on my lad!'' Edward suggested, I raked my ring-clad fingers through my ravenous hair and sighed, he was right, this could do the job.

''Done'' I whispered placing the head of the phone back, cutting the call, adjusting my classes, I grabbed my keys to my motor car. Placing my feet on the accelerator, the vehicle rode into the woods, dust flying into the air.

I saw the familiar silhouette of the village I came years back, kicking the door open to the car, I placed my feet on the ground, it looked like I caught some attention in the crowd, as the women doing the chores, all the men working shot their eyes on me.

I ignored them and walked deeper into the village, I knew where to find her, I could hear the voice of water from a few miles away, I was quick to move the bushes and reveal a water spring.

There I saw her in all her glory, this was not the way I wanted her to be, washing clothes on a mountain rock? I wanted her to be like me, study and shine.

I saw her wipe sweat beads from her head using the back of her palm, I watched her every move, she still had those tendrils falling on her face.

I softly walked behind her, without making any noise and placed a palm on her shoulder, I got the reaction I expected, yell, before she could do that, I wrapped my right palm around her mouth, shutting her from making any noise, her body was shivering while her breath was erratic, she looked down at her the hand that covered her mouth, her eyes widened seeing the jewellery on my hand, she identified my ring and my bracelet.

I came dangerously close to her face, resting my chin on her shoulders, her eyes moved to the side of my face and she started hyperventilating.

''Hello, Beautiful'' I smirked darkly.

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I Just Love Anirudh! He is just so freaking HOT!