Chapter 35

Niharika's POV

My heartbeat was racing. My eyes welled up with tears as Raghav's words rang in my ears.

What if he actually has a past or present clinging to him? O! Lord, not 'present' at least. I can still adjust with a past.

Wiping my tears, I tried to maintain my composure as I got off the car in front of the gate of University Girls Hostel. I saw Raghav and Arpit sitting nervous in a cafe beside the hostel as Shristi reached out to call Raghav. It was already evening as the hustle-bustle of the campus seemed to be quietened.

We went inside and sat in front of them.

Arpit and Raghav were both looking at each other. Raghav pressed the palm of Arpit signalling to speak up.

"Nih.., Niharika, I..I.. am sorry. It's all.. it's all because of me." Arpit said, stuttering as he controlled his tears.

My world shattered at once. My worst fear was in front of me.

Fighting my tears, hiding my emotions and maintaining my composure, I