Next Day (Third Person POV)

Advik was in his office cabin repeatedly contemplating about his feelings and Pari. He had acknowledged his love and tenderness for Pari and know he just wanted to confront Pari and spill what his heart desired however there was a transformation in Pari's deportment because of which Advik was hesitating.

Gosh! You are a CEO for god sake. How the hell do you administer an enormous company when you are feeling terrified to express your deep affection to the girl you love. Advik whisper yelled to himself. A defeated sigh left his mouth and again he absorbed himself in thoughts of Pari.

His heart now wanted more, instead of daydreaming about Pari, Advik wanted to hold her and confront her bravely. He wanted to know what she feels about him.

"Excuse me Sir, May I come in." It was none other than Pari who came inside Advik's cabin after knocking repeatedly but received no response.

"Yeah! Come inside Pari." Advik spoke embarrassingly. His ears were red and there was a minimal tint of red hue on his cheeks.

"Sir, I wanted to submit these files to you. Now I'll take my leave. Thank You!" Pari answered professionally and was about to leave the cabin when Advik came out of his trance and instantly stood in front of her.

"Pari wait, I have to tell you something---"

"Sir, I am sorry but I am a bit busy, I have to go." Pari whispered trying hard to control her emotions. Her hands were fisted tightly, with a sigh she pushed past Advik but within a fraction of second, Pari was shoved against the wall.

She took few seconds to realise that her current position with Advik was a bit intimate. However it was for the first time that instead of shaking like a leaf she was feeling secure in his cage. Advik's arms were on the walls locking up Pari in between. There legs were slightly touching and the distance between their lips was of just a few centimetres.

"Advik---" Pari whispered but was cut off by Advik.

"Pari please why are you ignoring me? What have I done that you are distancing yourself from me?" Advik spoke. His eyes were searching for the affection which once used to be there in Pari's eyes.

But now the person standing in front of Advik was blank. Pari was once again--- feeling alone.

"Mr Advik I said leave me. You are crossing your limits. Right now, I am a mere employee of yours and you are my boss. Don't forget that." Pari mumbled. She was trying hard to push Advik but all in vain. 

"What the hell did you say?" Advik was feeling aghast. He was unable to comprehend the meaning of each and every word coming out of Pari's mouth. All those words were like needles piercing Advik's heart.

Advik tightly wrapped his one arm around Pari's waist, while with his other arm he cupped Pari's jaw tightly.

"I am crossing my limits really? Pari what's wrong with you? I wanted to apologize because of my yesterday's behaviour and wanted to confess ---" Advik said but before he could properly profess his feelings Pari interrupted him in between.

"Then go and confess, Go, I don't care okay! Do whatever you want, first you hurt me and then you ask forgiveness for it. Yesterday the entire day, you were ignoring me like I mean nothing to you. For you the only person who mattered was Muskan. Then go to Muskan why are you even bothering me. I have keenly observed that how she was clinging to you and how she engulfed you in her arms. I know that she is different and in no way can be compared to me but I never thought that you would forget me in her presence.

Well! Probably she is more important to you than me. I can see why! She is beautiful, talanted, a successful manager, she is everything that a man truly desires and on the other hand I am always being a burden on you. Advik I am nothing but a bother to you and your family and I have realised that. I was a fool to think that you would fall in love with a broken girl like me.

I was a fool to think that I would get a man who would love me with my anxieties, insecurities, and bruises and I was even a big fool to think that probably you would be that man but it's okay. I understand. It will take time but I'll distance myself from you and would soon forget you." Pari finished speaking her heart out. She was defeated and that could be seen in her eyes. Tears were constantly flowing like a stream through her eyes. Her eyes, nose and cheeks were red due to heavy crying.

At the end of Pari's little speech Advik on instinct released Pari from his cage. Just like Pari he was also broken. He knew Pari was going to exit his cabin but still he couldn't open his mouth to confess.

Pari moved towards the door and was about to leave Advik but suddenly heard a heart wrenching sob which made her turn around and to say she was astonished would be an understatement.

"Advik---" She whispered.

"I apologize Pari, I am truly sorry. How should I make you believe that whatever you say is not the complete truth. You only know your side of Story not mine and because of that you can't leave me. I can't survive knowing you, would distance yourself from me.

Yes I asked Muskan to help me, I called her in my house but it was because I wanted to distract my heart from you. My heart was thudding loudly at a mere thought of you. From past some days I was unable to control myself in front of you and I thought that probably it's just an infatuation that's why I called Muskan to see what I feel for you is whether Love or attraction. But when I saw the hurt in your eyes because of Muskan's clinginess, the way I ingnored you and paid attention to Muskan was not only breaking your heart but mine as well because all that time my attention was only on you and not her." Advik spoke. His knees gave up and he was sitting in a kneeling position on the floor. His eyes were glossy and there was a throbbing pain in his heart.

Pari was stunned at the revelation and on her own she sauntered towards Advik. She couldn't see him kneeling in front of her therefore just like him she kneeled down and slowly yet gently cupped his face.

"Pari never ever you were a burden on me. I know our first interaction was not pleasent but with passing days you changed me. I was an introvert Pari but unknowingly you made a space in my heart which I want to treasure forever. I Love you so much Pari, I had, I still do and Will always do. I love your pain, I love your anxiety, I love your bruises, I love your innocence, I love your maturity, I love your beauty---- I love every inch of your body Pari. You are like an angel in my life for whom I can go to any extent." At last Advik confessed. His hands were on Pari's soft ones. Their foreheads were touching each other's.

"Advik---- I am sorry." Pari sniffed not knowing what to say.

"Advik I thought that you and Muskan---" Pari Kept on crying breaking Advik's heart. They both still had tears in their eyes but now the tears were because of pure joy.

Happiness that their love was not unrequited. Happiness that their love was sincere.

"I love you too Advik. I really do, I was hurt at the thought of you leaving me, and because of that I was ingnoring you. I thought that if you have affection for Muskan then who am I to meddle in between." Pari whispered and instantly latched herself at Advik.

They both were feeling euphoric after professing their love for each other. It was as if nothing mattered to them in that moment, if anything mattered then it was the warmth, fondness and love radiating from their bodies for each other.

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