Ayaan stood there…
Frozen.
Every word he heard…
Changed everything.
The truth—
It wasn't betrayal.
It was sacrifice.
But still…
The pain didn't disappear.
His heart felt heavy.
His mind confused.
Should he go back?
Or walk away… forever?
Inside the room—
Meera sat silently, tears still falling.
"I lost him…" she whispered.
Rohan looked at her and said softly, "No… you pushed him away."
Those words hit hard.
Because deep down—
She knew it was true.
Just then—
The door slowly opened.
Meera looked up.
And her heart stopped.
Ayaan.
Standing right there.
His eyes filled with emotions she couldn't read.
"Ayaan…" her voice trembled.
There was silence.
Heavy… painful silence.
Then finally—
"Why didn't you tell me?" Ayaan asked.
Meera looked down.
"I was scared…"
"Of what?"
"Of losing you… before even having you."
Those words broke something inside Ayaan.
He took a step closer.
"So instead… you chose to lose me completely?"
Meera's tears fell faster.
"I didn't know what to do…"
Ayaan looked at her.
Long… deeply.
As if trying to understand everything.
Or maybe—
Trying to let go.
"I loved you…" he said quietly.
Meera's heart shattered.
"Loved?" she whispered.
Ayaan closed his eyes for a moment.
Then opened them again.
Filled with pain.
"Love isn't just about feelings, Meera."
"It's about trust."
Those words cut deeper than anything.
Meera stepped forward.
"Please… don't say that."
But Ayaan stepped back.
Creating distance.
The same distance that now existed between their hearts.
And in that moment—
Everything came down to one choice.
Stay…
Or walk away.
Will Ayaan choose love… or protect himself from more pain? What would you do? Comment your thoughts 💔