Chapter 37
Amyra
“So you all forgave Rey and supported his love for me?” I ask as my parents inform me about Reyansh’s meeting with them. He apologized for his mistakes and sought their support to win my heart again.
“Surya and Meenal have forgiven him; they’ve always wanted you as their daughter-in-law.
We’re upset about how things affected Aditi, but she seems to be handling it well.
Ultimately, it’s your choice, princess. We love Reyansh and will support you if you choose him, but we’ll respect your decision if you don’t,” Dad replies.
“But Amyra, do you still love him?” Mom asks.
“Yes. My love for him hasn’t faded at all, despite trying to move on for nine months,” I say confidently.
“Then go for it, princess. Life is too short to overthink it.” Both Dad and Mom smile, filling me with gratitude for their support.
“But you should talk to Aditi before she leaves tomorrow.”
“I know, Mom. I’ve planned to meet her today. I don’t want unresolved differences, and I hope she understands my perspective.”
“She will, princess. Aditi loves you like a real sister. Don’t doubt her response. I’m sure you’ll both feel lighter after talking.”
“I hope so, Dad. Let me go and speak to her.”
I rise from the bed, and after exchanging warm glances, we leave the room, parting in different directions.
My heart pounds nervously against my chest. It’s been a month since I last spoke to her, and the lingering guilt only worsens my anxiety.
Didn’t Reyansh make it clear that Aditi never loved him and that I was never the reason behind their breakup? I need to shed these negative emotions before facing her.
Come on, Amy. It’s not that hard to talk to your sister.
I take a deep breath, walk to her room, and knock on the door, only to get no response. I knock again, but silence greets me. Curiosity stirs as I twist the doorknob, which opens easily. The room is empty.
“Where did she go?”
“It took you a long time to visit me, Di.” Her voice comes from behind. I turn to see her walking down the corridor before stopping in front of me.
“I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water.”
“We need to talk.”
“Of course. Come in.” She leads me inside, and we both settle on the couch tucked into the corner.
“Adi… I-I’m s-sorry for avoiding you all these days, especially after knowing about your breakup with Rey.”
“To be honest, I was really disappointed, Di. I expected you to be there for me to comfort and support me, but you weren’t. I felt like you didn’t care—”
“Please don’t say that,” I interrupt quickly, guilt tightening my chest. “I care about you more than you know. That’s exactly why I stayed away.
I thought my presence might make it harder for you to move on.
” In my distress, I had blamed myself for her pain and foolishly assumed my absence would ease her suffering, without realizing that what Aditi truly needed was my presence, not my distance.
“Are you serious, Di? Why would you ever think you were the reason behind our breakup?”
“Then tell me, how did you manage after walking away from the relationship?”
“If I’m honest, Di, I felt completely heartbroken.
Reyansh wanted to confess earlier, but I needed a week to gather my thoughts because I sensed something was off.
Although I tried to handle the breakup maturely, I felt so lost. I had truly believed our bond would last and had so many hopes for our future.
When it all fell apart, it hurt deeply. While I liked being with him, I never truly fell in love.
After a few days of sadness, I decided to refocus on my career, especially after getting accepted into a university in Canada, which kept me busy with preparations.
Uncle and Aunt asked about my sadness, but I never opened up.
I wished you would visit me and check on how I was doing, but you never came.
” Her voice trembles with emotion, and the sadness in her eyes blurs my vision.
Guilt washes over me as I realize how much I’ve let her down.
I pull her into a tight hug, and she holds me just as fiercely, as our unspoken feelings spill out in silent tears.
“I’m so sorry, Adi,” I whisper. “I was consumed by my own emotions and forgot how alone you must have felt. When I should’ve stood beside you, I locked myself away, drowning in guilt for something I convinced myself I caused.”
After a few minutes of quiet weeping, we pull apart, wiping each other’s tears. The heaviness eases, leaving behind a fragile calm.
“No, Di, you’re wrong. After thinking clearly a few days after the breakup, I realized it wasn’t anyone’s fault.
Not yours, not mine, not Reyansh’s. He entered the relationship with genuine intentions to get closer to me, but he failed to understand his own feelings and couldn’t give his one hundred percent to me.
I should’ve confronted him earlier about his emotional distance, but instead I stayed silent, settling for the dull chemistry between us.
It hurts, yes, but I respect his honesty.
It saved us from a much bigger heartbreak in the future.
And now, I’m past all that. I’m busy planning my life in Canada. So don’t hold yourself back anymore and accept Reyansh’s love. That man was completely broken being away from you.”
There’s a faint hint of sarcasm at the end, and it makes me smile through my relief.
“You have no idea how much peace your words have given me. I’m truly grateful for your understanding and for seeing my perspective.”
“What I’m doing isn’t even half of what you once did for me, Di, supporting me to follow my heart and date him despite hurting inside. So stop overthinking. I’ll always root for you.” She squeezes my arm gently, and for the first time in weeks, I feel light, free of guilt and doubt.
“And please take care of yourself in Canada. Keep us updated about how you’re doing. Remember, we’re always just a call away.”
“I will, Di. This is my dream career, and I won’t let anything distract me.”
“That’s good to hear, Adi. Thank you for being the best sister I could ever ask for.”
“I should be saying that, Di. I was blind to the reality while dating Reyansh, but I’m glad I see things clearly now. I genuinely feel positive about everything.”
“Alright then. I’ll let you rest. Tomorrow, we’ll send you off with smiles and happiness.”
“Thank you, Di.” After wishing her good night, I walk back to my room. My steps feel lighter, my heart calmer, almost humming with joy and peace.
The urge to run to Reyansh and reciprocate his love tugs strongly at me, but I decide to wait.
Tomorrow, after sending Aditi off, I won’t waste a single moment before rushing into his safe arms.I was truly foolish to let unnecessary emotions guard my heart, keeping Reyansh hanging when he has ruled my heart and mind for so many years.
Not anymore.
Now, I won’t delay this time, I’ll finally build the foundation of our happily ever after.