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AKANSHA POV:

He entered the class with his bag hanging loosely on his shoulders. His eyes looked a little tired. His face is cold, and distant. There was no emotion on his face. But he looked handsome with his strong, dark aura. But if you see his inner personality, he is the straight opposite of his physical personality.

He scanned the class as if looking for someone for which I put my head inside my bag as if searching something inside my bag.

I then slowly looked up to see him staring at Erica who was sitting near his seat. There! Enjoy your new contest.

The whole class became silent waiting for his reaction.

His lips turned into a straight line. His jaw clenched staring at her.

"Who gave you the right to sit here? ",he asked, glaring at her.

"Parth ",she purred. "I shall entertain you. You won't feel irritated. You will enjoy my company for sure. I won't embarrass you like that slut did ",she flirted with him, insulting me at the same time.

She has no shame at all. The whole class can hear them speaking but she is not affected by it even for a tiny bit.

"I am giving you three seconds to stand up and get lost ",he said harshly.

"Parth ",she tried to convince him.

"Don't test my patience ",he gritted his teeth, clenching his fists.

She took her bag in a hurry and stood from the seat.

He then sat down on his seat looking at his watch. Erica walked towards my way.

"Get up bitch! It was all because of you. Just get up from my place ",she shouted, glaring at me.

Hearing her words, he turned back to see who it was.

The next moment, both of our eyes connected. A smirk formed on his lips. Why? Shit! I was staring at him. I then broke eye contact the next moment.

I then stood up from her as she kept bickering with me, with her big mouth. Why can't she be brave enough to direct her anger towards the right person?

I then slowly walked towards the seat beside him. Everyone expected him to shout at me for sitting next to him like he did with Erica. Even I expected his anger. But nothing sort of that thing happened. He was calm beside me.

'Just ignore him'. I then placed my bag down and waited for the teacher to arrive.

Why is Mr. John late today?

"Sorry for the delay ",Mr. John said as soon as he entered the classroom.

"I was a little late as I went to pick up the list in which your performance in the project is recorded ",he said the reason for his delay.

"Do you remember the Architectural Exhibition? It's being conducted exactly after two months in the United Arab Emirates. The good news is that this trip is taken as an educational trip. So, if any of you are interested in going, you can pay for the travel and other things and enjoy it there. And the stay period is extended from one week to two weeks. The exhibition will be conducted for three days. Other days, you are free to sightsee. And the one project that was selected by the panel of judges need not pay for their expenses. It's free for them as the college would sponsor them. So, let me first announce who the lucky pair is ",he said opening the list.

"It's Mr. Parth Saxton and Miss. Akansha Corey ", Mr. John said, much to my surprise. What's the use of it? I won't go for sure! I can't even bear his presence during class time. How will I enjoy the tour? It would only cause heartbreak. It will only prick me like a thorn the entire time.

I felt his gaze on me but I ignored it, not looking at him. He hates when he is being ignored. And that's exactly what I am doing!

"If any of you are interested, you can give your names at the end of the class ",Mr. John said and started the class.

Soon the bell rang and most of the students walked towards Mr. John to give their name for the trip. I guess I should wait till everyone goes out so that there won't be much drama about me quitting it.

To my utter annoyance, he too sat beside not going outside the class. By the time all the students left except him and Mr. John, I walked towards Mr. John.

"Sir, I am not interested in the trip. You can give it to someone else. "

Mr. John looked shocked hearing my response as the opportunity I had got is an amazing one where I need not pay a single penny from my side.

"Are you sure? ",Mr. John asked me.

"No, she is not ",I heard Parth's voice behind me. So, he guessed that I would reject it and stayed behind to confirm it.

"We had gotten this opportunity after putting our efforts and hard work into the project. And when we get the result we wanted, how could she say so? She is just nervous about asking permission from her parents. Don't worry sir, she will come for the trip ",Parth spoke fast and clearly, not allowing me to oppose it.

"Unlike some families, her family cares about her a lot ",he added, as if mocking Mr. John.

Mr. John looked appalled hearing his words but then steadied himself.

"Miss. Akansha! Don't be nervous. Explain to them about this opportunity very clearly. They will surely let you go ",Mr. John said and walked off with his things before I could register his words.

"Mr. J-- ",before I could call him, a hand was clasped on my mouth, not allowing me to speak.

"Umpffhhh ",I mumbled but no sound came outside.

After a few seconds, he left my mouth.

"How dare you? ",I shouted, turning back glaring at him.

"Me? I was just touching my lover's sweet, plum lips. It's nothing wrong, right? ",he asked with a smile on his face. His cold, distant, emotionless face has vanished, instead a cute smile and a kind looking eyes with a little mischievous glint appeared on his face.

"You were gone for the whole month. Why are you speaking with me all of a sudden? ",I asked a little annoyed with his behavior.

"I was with my father helping him in his business. At times, I didn't even have time to sleep but it was a great distraction for me from thinking about you and the pain I had caused you ",he whispered.

"Are you telling me that you missed me these days when I didn't come to see you? ",he asked with a smirk forming on his face and his eyes sparkled with delight while saying so.

Oh Gosh! Just run away or he will surely trap you with his eyes and words. I don't know why he is trying hard to speak with me even though I push him away.

"Never mind. Get lost from my sight ",I shouted and turned to walk towards the door but a hand slipped on my waist securely stopping me.

"What the hell are you doing? Leave me ", I struggled in his hands but he just tightened the grip on my waist placing his head on my neck, sniffing me.

"Heaven ",he mumbled to himself but it was loud enough for me to hear. "I missed you ",he whispered, making me dumbstruck.

I missed you too! But my love is hidden by the hatred, pain and betrayal done by you.

"Parth--- please ",I begged. Tears filled my eyes. Why is he still affecting me?

"I am sorry Kansha. I truly love you ",he rasped.

God! Please give me strength.

"Stop ",I trembled in his hands, making him loosen his grip on me.

"You should have said these words on that day. You made fun of my love in front of everyone that day. Now, wherever I go, I can only bear all the whispers and cruel words around me, mocking me for believing that you would love me. I am now the laughing stock in everyone's eyes. I think you pity me; that's the reason why you are here. "

"Kan-- ",he started but I cut him off.

"Stop. I don't need your fake concern. You need not act. There is no one here to show your acting skills ",I said not believing his words.

"What should I do to make you believe me? To trust me? ",he asked with hope sparkling in his eyes.

Why am I feeling that he is asking me genuinely? But how can I judge my poor skills? Didn't that make a fool out of me before?

"Prove it. Prove me that your feelings are true ",I said and walked away from him. And he didn't stop me. If he had loved me, then he would have stopped me from walking away from him. But he let me go. He just let me go!

I am a fool to expect him to stop me. I then reached the sports room where I saw Theo standing near his sports locker next to mine.

"Hi Kanz ", Theo cheered when he saw me.

I returned a smile towards his direction and opened my locker to take my sportswear.

"You have changed a lot ",he said when I was about to go to the dressing room, making me halt my steps.

"But I don't like this change. I loved the old one. I hope she will come out soon ",Theo said, about the old me.

"So many things happened when you were not here. My life changed totally upside down because of him. " He knows well who was the 'him' I am referring to.

"Kanz! To say the truth, both you and Parth have changed a lot. And as a friend of both, I don't like to see it one-bit. It hurts to see you both like this. I didn't see him for one whole month. He went to help his father's business. But I know for sure that he did it only to distract him from your thoughts. Whenever I or Andy called him, he would say that he was busy and cut the call. I know this is all his fault. Humans all make mistakes. Can't you forgive him and give him a second chance? ",he asked hesitantly. "I am sure that you won't regret it ",he added.

"What is a mistake? ",I asked Theo with no emotion on my face.

"It's something a person does without knowing whether what they did was right or wrong. Are you telling me that he didn't know what he was doing? I literally begged him again and again in front of everyone to say that it was not the truth. I pleaded with him to say that he has a small, tiny amount of feelings towards me. But, he told me that he hates me and made me feel ashamed of myself. He ripped my heart out of my body at that moment ",I trembled slightly, remembering that day.

"I know he is your friend. But please----- even I am your new friend too. For the sake of that, don't speak about him to me ", I pleaded.

"I won't ",he said much to my relief.

"Thanks ",I whispered and walked towards the dressing room.

As it was the first day after the vacation, the coach made us just run for a few minutes and then we did exercises and soon the period got over and it was lunch time. But Parth had bunked this class. He knows how strict the coach is, still why did he bunk the class?

'Akansha! It's not your business. He may have got some company to enjoy himself ', I composed myself. But still the thought of him with others still disgusts and hurts me for some reason for which I don't know why.

I changed my dress after freshening myself and then moved towards the canteen. I am a little hungry as I had exerted my energy in the sports class.

What I saw in the canteen shook me to the core!

The whole canteen's walls were of charts written as 'SORRY KANSHA'. And there were many placards placed everywhere. In the center, 'Will You Forgive Me?' was written boldly.

I saw Kryz, Andy, Theo, Harry, Chloe, Neil, Jacqueline, Bella, Emma and many other students looking at those in a confused state.

All the students in the canteen were whispering about it. Who could have done it? Was it hi-- Nooo!

"Kansha ",a voice called behind me.

I turned to look at him to see him standing in front of me.

The whole canteen became silent, more like shocked to see Parth standing in front of me. Was thi--- this done by him? So, this is the reason why he didn't come to the class.

"I have lost the count of sorry I have written here. But the pain you have experienced doesn't match these sorry notes ",he said, making everyone gasp that he himself the Great Parth Saxton has done this all alone for a girl.

"I know that I hurt you badly Kansha. I am extremely sorry. I made a big, terrible mistake by making fun of you and humiliating you in front of all. I am a dumb to do that. The words I spoke to you were utterly, completely wrong. I should have handled the situation when Jacqueline played an intimate video of us. But, me as an asshole, didn't do anything about it. I am really sorry for that. "

He then looked at the surroundings and then called Jacqueline. "Jacqueline! The video I showed you was an angle where it was seen like we were fu--- making love to each other. But that was not the case. We just kissed each other and slept peacefully, embracing each other ",he stated the truth making everyone dumbstruck, even me. Why is he saying all these openly?

"But--- the dare? ",Jacqueline asked shocked.

"The dare was 'Parth should sleep with Akansha'. And I slept with her in a word sense. But not the meaning you have on your mind ",he smirked saying so.

All colors drained on her face hearing his words when she understood that Parth tricked her.

"Love? I didn't believe in those things until you came into my life. You showed me the real happiness and fun in my life. You taught me so many things. And I learnt a lot from you. You are the kindest person I have ever seen. Your status is so high that I couldn't even touch it. You are a bubbly, cute girl whose smile brightens up my world. I am the most stupid person to break you. I am sorry. Even though I started speaking with you for the dare, my feelings I felt toward you were not fake. I enjoyed each and every second I had spent with you.

I miss those places where we used to stroll together.

I miss the amazing nights we had together.

I miss your non-stop talks.

I miss your happy-filled, carefree face.

I miss you very, very much.

I don't hate you.

I just--- love you.

I Parth Saxton love you Akansha!

I truly love you with all my heart ",he said with so much emotion in his words and eyes.

Am I dreaming? He--- loves me? It's really a very big thing coming from him. He even apologized in front of everyone.

He then suddenly kneeled down in front of me causing a gasp from the surrounding.

"Will you forgive me and accept me as your boyfriend? ",he asked with hope sparkling in his eyes.

He then held my waist, still kneeling down, waiting for my answer.

"Omg! Parth is kneeling down in front of her. "

"A lucky girl! She is really lucky to get Parth. "

"Uff! I am so jealous of her! "

"She stole our Parth. "

"She is living the dream of everyone. "

"How romantic! "

The whispers from the crowd could be heard slightly. What am I supposed to say now?

What if we fight again? What if I had to go through another breakup? If something happens like that, I won't be able to live. I am now a very weak person. I have no more strength to bear any more pain or betrayal. If we are together, we only give pain to each other. It's better to stay alone than fighting everyday.

"I am sorry. I can't ",I whispered.

"I-- may forgive you in some time. Bu-- but I can't accept you as my boyfriend. I don't have the guts to accept it. I am sorry ",I said and moved away from him.

I then ran away from the canteen fearing that everyone would see me as weak. Tears flowed down from my eyes freely. My legs took me away from the canteen, far away from him. I looked shocked to see the Willow Tree in front of me. Did I come here in my subconscious mind? This only shows that you are that much affected because of him.

I sat in the shade of the tree and kept crying. I have no idea why I am crying. It was me who decided to say no but it's me who is crying now. I don't know what he is feeling now. I am sure that hereafter, he won't speak with me as I made him a fool in front of everyone. I rejected him in front of everyone. He would be ang--

"I kind of expected you would be here ",I heard a voice from a distance.

Parth stood nearby with a bag in his hands. He then placed a kerchief on my hand, indirectly asking me to wipe my tears.

"I know that you would be hungry. Eat first and get the strength to do whatever you want ",he said, placing the food in front of me, taking it from the bag.

He then silently sat beside me and took his own food and started eating it.

I am dumbfounded. What is he doing? Didn't I just reject him in front of everyone? Why is he so cool as if nothing had happened before?

He then looked at me back as I kept staring at him.

"I love the way you are seeing me. But can you eat your food first? ",Parth asked with a smile on his face.

"And if you are thinking about the canteen incident, I would tell you to forget about it. I know that it's difficult for you to forgive me so soon. You just asked me to prove my love for you. So, I just confessed my feelings openly to everyone. This way no one would try to come close to me other than you. You can have all the time from this world to forgive me. I shall wait for you all my lifetime. But, till then I would be also with you, helping you, caring you, loving you. "

His words struck deep in my heart. But still my heart was in fear of getting hurt, making me not speak a single word.

We both ate silently with the presence of each other. But both my heart and mind were busy fighting whether to accept Parth or not.

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Was it right when Akansha rejected him? What do you think about Parth? Has he changed much? Will Akansha forgive him?

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With love,

S. M. Skyler.