Nitya's POV:

Looking at him all the memories started flashing back in front of my eyes. I thought we would never come across each other again but fate likes to play games. It enjoys the voice of our heart shattering into a million pieces.

It hurts like I can't breathe any more. The past I was trying so hard to forget and leave behind stood in front of me shamelessly with no regret or guilt. How can a person be so heartless? Why am I so unlucky in love? What I did so wrong to deserve all this?

Pranav and I met in the first year of college. We both were in the art club of the college. He was such a sweet person back then who respects everyone, always remains calm and composed, and can make anyone comfortable around him. At that time I never knew the person behind the glorify mask would be this wicked and disgusting.

We used to meet twice a week for club activities. Soon we became good friends and within two months he proposed me. I rejected him once but he was persistent and at last I accepted his proposal.

I wanted to forget my first love and move on so I gave him a chance. Everything was going great, the first year was full of laughter and love.

Mahi never liked Pranav, she used to tell that he is too good to be true and I always said that she is thinking too much.

Only if I have listened to her then things might have been different. It was the last day of the year. The college had a big party to welcome the new year.

I was very much excited to do the countdown with Pranav and welcome new year together. We all were having fun together when he said he will be back in a minute.

The countdown was about to start but he still didn't come back. I excused myself and went to search for him. I searched almost everywhere but he was nowhere to be found. I went to the back side of the college with the hope I might find him there but the scene which unfolded in front of me broke me once again.

His eyes were closed as he kissed Sneha. His hands were wrapped around her waist and her hands were around his neck.

She noticed my presence and smiled with satisfaction. She was in the same class as us but we never got along because she was filled with her ego and attitude.

Tears started to flow unknowingly, it felt like thousands of needles pricked my heart making it bleed.

Why? Just why all of this is happening to me? Why am I the only one who gets hurt at the end every time? All these questions were running in my mind at that time.

"Oh Nitya darling now you already saw everything from your own two eyes then let me tell you I think we should not be together because you are such a bore" His words started to ring in my ears again. I remember every single word he said that night. How can I even forget those insulting words?

"Sneha is more powerful, rich and beautiful than you. Why wouldn't I choose her? But I must say you were one of the best girls I ever dated because you were so dumb that you can't even see your boyfriend was cheating on you this whole time." The venom he spitted from his mouth burned every single ounce of confidence, feeling and love I had in myself.

My heart again crumbled into thousands of pieces. Every time I try to believe I can be loved, people prove me wrong. From that day onward I remained at home, locked myself in my room for three months. I isolated myself from the world. I couldn't bear the pain their actions and words gave me.

Mahi used to come home every single day for three months with Sameer and other members. My parents, my friends tried every possible way to make me come out and talk to them but I was in no position to talk or see anyone. I hated myself when I looked at myself in the mirror. The pale yellow skin, dark eyes due to continuous crying, everything was messed up.

I was a mess, how can I even face them like this? Those three months were like an eternity in hell of love. The trust was broken again, the love was contempt and my heart was abandoned once again. It took everything in me to assemble those shattered parts of my trust, heart and love.

I decided to focus on myself and again become the Nitya I used to be. It was tough but I did it because I wanted to survive with whatever scars my heart had. It was still beating in my chest even after being smashed so I will let it be.

Today I saw him again. The wounds still sting a little but they are healing too. I congratulated them because they really deserve each other.

I can't be the same fragile girl again because they are ready to ruin you any moment. Not giving them the chance to hurt you even if they try the hardest is what revenge can be.

Sameer grabbed my hand and took me to his car. "What the hell is your problem?" I asked as I got out from his grip.

"You. Don't act like their presence didn't affect you. You can fool them, not me. They hurt you so bad you are not okay I know that." His words were true but he should not be the one talking about hurting and stuff.

"So? It has nothing to do with you so don't poke your nose here." I raised my voice a little and his eyes softened. He should be lashing back at me. What is this?

"You are impossible. Come on, I will drop you home." He said, not wanting to argue with me. But does he think just because he says I will agree.

"I AM NOT GOING WITH YOU! I think I cleared myself now for god sake, leave me alone." I started to walk away from him.

"Your house is 5 km away from this place. You want to go walking." What does he mean I can book a cab too!

"I can book a cab!" I said in a duh tone.

"Let me tell you its transportation strike from 10 pm and it's already 11." He shrugged his shoulders and I remembered the news from the morning. "Look Nitya it's late I can't let you go alone especially knowing your state. Please let me at least drop you, we can fight some other time." he calmly said.

I went to sit in the passenger seat but he was still standing. "What are you waiting for? It's getting late right?" I said fastening my seat belt. He shook his head and sighed lightly before settling on the driver's seat.

The whole ride was silent, maybe because both of us know if we will speak anything we will end up fighting. This was the first time after the friends dinner we talked.

This whole time he tried talking to me but I just avoided him because I didn't want any necessary things between us, not even friendship.

He is also one of the people who happen to hurt me with their words. The only thing between us can be hostility.

I kept my eyes on the street lights which were shining brightly in the darkness of the night. The moon was full in the sky and stars were shining like small pearls.

The cold breeze touched my cheeks, making my hair fly in the direction of the air. I kept my elbow on the window, my fist supporting my chin.

This night is so silent yet the chaos in my head is so loud. I tried to stop thinking about the events of the day and closed my eyes to just feel the moment.

"We are here." I turned my head in his direction and saw my house. I loosened the seat belt and was about to get out but his words stopped me. "Nitya?" He called out my name slowly. He was hesitant to speak but I kept my eyes on him so he started.

"I know you were hurt, that bastard hurt you badly but please don't go back to how you you were 2 years ago. You have all of us with you. We might fight and bicker but I am also here for you." His words didn't make sense to me. Why is he being nice suddenly? What he said only made me scoff.

"You are no different Sameer Khanna. Calling people worthless doesn't increase your worth. And you don't need to be there for me because I don't want you around at all. The thing about me is I am no more the fragile girl you think I am. So please don't waste your precious time on me." I didn't give him a chance to speak because I am in no mood to listen to his nonsense. I already had enough for today.

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