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She looked around, her eyes searching for the curly eyed, green eyed guy who had tried his level best to help her in her hard times.
"Arrey Rhea?" Ali patted on her shoulder. She smiled at him.
"Hey!" Dark circles had made their appearance around her eyes and face wasn't 'made up'.
"Yahaan kaise? betho na" He pulled out a chair for her. She thanked and settled down. "Oye Girish, do latte laa," He ordered the waiter, looking at the sweat beads on Rhea's forehead.
"Woh actually socha ki ghar pe bethne se accha hai ki koi job kar Loon, so isiliye interview dene gayi thi." Ali looked at her in disbelief. "That's nice," He replied
"I know tum shocked ho, aur soch rahe ho ki yeh immature ladki kabse kaam karne lagi, but with nothing in hand, I thought Dad ki help karu."
"It's a very good decision Rhea," Ali was actually impressed. Rhea proved that darkness helps us see our potentials.
"Ali, main yahaan tumse apologize karne aayi hoon, bahut dino se mann tha, par aane ki himmat nahi ho Rahi thi." She sighed
"Apologize for what?" asked a confused Ali
"Tumhare pyaar ka mazaak udaane ke liye, sacch kahu toh I always admired your love for Avni. Tumhara uske liye junoon, intazaar, mujhe unloved feel karwata that, ehsaas dilaata tha ki kisine kabhi mera aisa wait nahi kiya. I admit I was jealous of Avni" She took a tissue and wiped a tear that was about to trickle down the cheek.
"People love you Rhea," Ali said, feeling sympathy for the girl who had tears in her eyes. He held her hand.
"Love? My grandmother wanted to kill me, my Father didn't do anything to protect me and my brother taunts me every single minute. The only person who makes me feel loved is my mom, par I always behaved rude with her."
"It'll all be fine Rhea, koi tumhe bhi milega, jo tumhse pyaar karega."
"You know, Ananya reminds me of Avni. Both have people who love them like crazy. Tum Avni se pyaar karte ho, and Neil Ananya se,"
Ali grew uncomfortable thinking of Avni with Neil, but he shrugged his thoughts and consoled Rhea.
"I understand ki abhi tumpe kya guzar rahi hai, but isse look, you have become so better,
Rhea looked at him in shock "I got dark circles, dude! Better, seriously?
"And I am proven wrong, Ali murmured, but Rhea heard him. She giggled.
"I was joking, but yeah, you are right, I am becoming better. I think, I should use this as an opportunity to discover myself.
"You'll find the most beautiful version of you! Ali said, happy that Avni's decision of helping Rhea break the marriage was proven correct. This girl was slowly becoming what every girl should become, independent!
"Thanks, Ali, for whatever you have done. Please kabhi yeh dosti mat todna, I have lost many things and I can't lose you." She said and stood up.
Silently taking his leave, she walked away. She turned and looked at Neil who was also looking at her.
"Rhea, abhi tum busy ho, but I think we can catch up for some coffee, Ali said, this time genuinely wanting to become her friend. She nodded and left.
Gone was the arrogant girl, whom he had just met, only craved for love. Ali hoped in his heart that even Rhea would get a chance to find what Love is!
Rhea walked on the road, smiling to herself. Ali wasn't the rude guy he showed himself to be; he was what he had always been, sweet. Oh, how she wished she could confess that tiny crush she had for him all these years!
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