41 - Did I Make A Mistake?

PARTH POV:

"Explain ",Andy demanded, fiddling with his fingers, sitting opposite of me.

After Akansha and Krystle left, Andy dragged me out with him.

The whole ride towards my house was filled with deadly, awkward silence.

"What should I say? ",I asked nonchalantly.

"What the fuck where you doing there? You hurt her Parth! She is deeply hurt ",Andy shouted like a madman.

"Calm down man ",I said, earning me a deadly glare from him.

"She played with me. So, I said like that ",I confessed.

"She was playing with my emotions. And I was a fool to share all my thoughts and feelings with her ",I said sharply.

"Are you saying that she was faking every time when she was with us?", Andy asked astonished.

"Yes ",I said sternly.

"I don't believe it ",Andy said, shaking his head. "Kanz is not like that. I think you have mistaken her. She is not like that ",Andy said, perplexed.

"I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes ",I said, trying to make him believe the true colors of Akansha.

"You saw? What did you exactly see? "

"A video. "

"You idiot! You saw a damn video and believed everything! Have you gone nuts? ",Andy asked bitterly.

"Hear me out!! ",I shouted.

Flashback:

Two days back before the prom:

"What do you want? ",I sneered when Jacqueline blocked my way towards my last class of the day.

"When did Parth stop his playboy ways? Don't you miss the way you used to be? You were carefree, cool and composed. But after that bitch Akansha came, you are following her like a lost puppy. She is controlling you. And you are allowing her! How could you allow her Parth? ",Jacqueline asked with her fake high-tone voice.

"Done? ",I asked her coldly, "Have you finished your speech? "

Since she didn't speak a word, I walked past her but she cut me off making me angry.

I gripped her shoulders tight, making her yelp in pain.

"What the fuck you want? "

"Akansha is not as innocent as you think. "

"And do you think that I will believe you? Go to hell ",I said sharply and was about to move but she stopped me again. The nerve of this damn girl! If it was a man, he would have been at my feet begging for mercy by now.

"I have proof. I have sent a video on your phone. See it. You will understand that she is just playing with you. "

She will keep on pestering me until I watch this video. Let me just see that damn video for namesake as I know about my Akansha.

I clicked the play button to see what shit it was. But the video made me dumbstruck.

"For your kind notice, I am playing with Parth's feelings. It's not the other way around. I didn't get much attention from other students, so I just decided to make Parth fall for me to get popular status. And it was too simple and easy ",Akansha said and then laughed evilly.

Playing with my feelings? I blinked my eyes to see whether I was seeing the truth. But the same thing repeated again and again, making me stupefied.

"I---I don't believe this! How can I believe this? What if it's edited? ",I asked, not believing the video.

"This is fake ",I shouted furiously.

"It's not. Don't you know there is a camera with a voice recorder at this point in the locker room? This video was taken from there ", Jacqueline said, making me appalled.

"See at the bottom. It has the timing and date too with the Crescent Academy symbol. "

The symbol of Crescent Academy was in fact present at the bottom. This can't be fabricated. Then? Then? Is this video saying the truth? But--- but Kansha can't do this!

"The proof is right in front of you. Are you still thinking that she is innocent? Is the bold, composed Parth Saxton gone? ",Jacqueline asked making my mind insane. I just pushed her away and walked fast.

"It's all a game for her. You were just a card for her to become popular. Be wise and take steps before she throws you out ",Jacqueline shouted.

My mind is numb! I just walked towards my car and drove to my house and locked myself in my room.

She is the only exception I made to enter my room in a subconscious thought. When did I lose my control over her?

I took the bottle from the cabinet and took a big gulp from it.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH ",I shouted in pain.

How did you enter my mind and heart? How? Was it all for a popular status? I can't take it! I can't! Why? Why? Why?

Even though the truth is standing in front of me, why is my heart not accepting it?

I shared all my pain and sorrows with her! I shared my feelings with her! Was it all just a game?

I even fucking decided to try this relationship shit!! Argh!!!!

How could she do that? How? How? How? How?

How did I forget it? Love-- Love always gives pain! ONLY Pain!!

Even if we are happy at first, it's just only for some time. Soon, it will start giving us pain!

A lot of anguish!

A lot of suffering!

A lot of distress!

A lot of mental and physical torture!

Did I really lov----NO! I didn't. I don't do these love shits! I hate her for betraying me.

I took a big gulp from the bottle and played the video in repeated mode.

The more I saw, the more my hatred grew! Hatred towards her!

I shall take revenge for it. I will.

I wiped the tears on my eyes slowly, yet wildly.

If you think you can play with my emotions, then you are highly mistaken Miss. Akansha Corey!

'Didn't you start to speak with her for the dare? What if she started to speak with you the same way? What if she truly loves you?', a voice in me arose.

"That's bullshit ",I shouted angrily.

What if?

'Don't fool yourself with false thoughts. Just break up with her saying the manipulative thought she had. She will be shocked when I expose her ugly truth'.

I couldn't face her the next day. I didn't know why. I guess I shall say it on prom day!

With that thought, I was at home all day. I just messaged her that I was busy with Dad as that's the only way that will keep her away from me.

*******

"So, are you telling me that the video played by Jacqueline was not known to you? ",Andy asked after listening to me patiently.

"Yes. I didn't expect that she would expose it to everyone. "

"When did this dare thing happen? ",Andy asked confused.

"It was the day when you reconciled with Krystle. "

"Just tell me one thing. Did you really start speaking with Akansha because of the dare? "

"Yes ",I accepted.

"So, even if that video of Akansha is true, do you really think that what you did was right? ",Andy asked furiously.

"I--it was not my intention. I didn't expect that Jacqueline would steal it. And I didn't fuck her ",I defended myself.

"But, the dare was to sleep with her, right? ",Andy asked confused.

"Yes, it was. I just slept with her completing the dare. But I didn't fuck her even though I got the chance. It didn't feel right ",I confessed.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

"The Great Parth Saxton didn't feel right! And should I appreciate you for tricking Jacqueline? ",Andy asked sarcastically.

"I didn't even expect you to be so cheap, Parth ",Andy said with disgust.

"Did you ask her directly whether she said it or not? "

"Bu--- but the video was true. "

"The video is true. I get it. What if there was a situation where she was made to say it? Or what if she said it for fun? To make fun of Jacqueline? You know how vicious Jacqueline is! You should have asked her first before coming into this conclusion ",Andy shook his head in regret.

"You hurt her deeply, Parth. I thought she was the one for you. But you hurt her. Just ask her. If you are wrong, ask her sorry and leave her alone. If you were right, then ask her sorry for that leaked video and leave her alone", Andy said and walked out without throwing a single glance at me.

Did I make a mistake?

My mind went bizarre. What if I made a mistake? What if she was innocent and I broke everything? Did I break her?

She cried in front of me.

She begged me to tell the truth.

She didn't believe me at first when I said it myself.

I said I hate her. I even degraded her with her status.

Did I really make a mistake? A grave mistake?

I felt a pang in the left side of my upper body thinking about it.

She just fell on the ground like a lifeless person right in front of my eyes!

Arghhh! I held my head and shouted frantically in anger as it made me feel completely helpless.

'You are not my Parthu ',I heard her feeble voice ringing in my ears.

'My blood is boiling to slap you. But I don't even want my precious fingers or palm to touch you.

Because that's how much you disgust me!

I hate myself for loving you!! '

Her words are sharp and brutal. I closed my trying to forget everything but only her teary face is etched on my mind. What did you do to me?

"Get out of my mind. Get out of my heart! Don't make me feel miserable ",I shouted but nothing could stop her memories from coming into me.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH ",I shouted, feeling so distressed.

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AKANSHA POV:

I opened my eyes to see myself covered in quilts. I looked at the time to see it was half past twelve. How did I sleep so long?

But then, the events of yesterday rushed to me making me dumbfounded for a second.

Was that a dream? I looked at the dress I wore for the prom curled at the corner. I looked at my desk to see Miss. Hannah is missing.

I then walked towards the mirror to see my face with makeup spread all over, making me look so horrible!

So, yesterday was real. Par--- NO! Don't even think about him. Not even his name. I reminded myself sternly. I could feel the pain in my heart even though I tried to numb the feeling. It's very, very hard to act indifferent! I couldn't do it even when I tried.

I opened my phone to see whether any messages were there. To my shock, my phone was filled with so many messages from unknown numbers making fun of me!

This must be one of his dirty works. He is a person who can stoop to any level. He made me believe so, from the previous night.

He had the guts to make Jacqueline play an intimate video of us. Even if he hates me, isn't he ashamed to expose a video of him. Why did he make everyone believe that we both slept together? Isn't that a lie? But who will believe me as he made such a video at such an angle making everyone believe it? He even set a video in his room recording it all! Only god knows what else he recorded!

So, everything was a lie. A big fat lie! He started speaking with me only to complete his dare. Then whatever he said must be a lie too. He must have said all those things just to create sympathy. He really did play greatly. I must appreciate him for fooling me. I am the dumb, idiot, fool who believed everything he said. I stupidly fell in love with him and gave my heart. It's now broken into small pieces mercilessly by him.

"Hey Akansha! I came to wake you up. But it seems you have already woken up. Now, freshen up fast. In the meantime, I shall heat the food", Kryz said and walked out.

Kryz is pretending as if nothing happened to not make me feel awful. I should at least act a little bold for her.

I freshened myself and looked at my lifeless face in the mirror.

My eyes naturally filled with tears thinking about him.

No! Don't cry. He is not worthy of your tears.

I moved my fingers to my mouth and made my lips spread widely as if I was smiling.

"See! This is how you smile. It's a very easy task. Not a hard one. Smile ",I said to my reflection. Even though my lips kept smiling, the tears kept rolling down, wetting my fragile face.

"You can face this bravely. You have seen many difficulties in your life. You can face this courageously. You can ",I encouraged myself. I wiped my eyes and controlled myself.

"It's so simple. Keep a neutral face. Make your lips upturned when someone approaches you and give them a polite smile making everyone believe that you are okay. Keep yourself composed ",I said to myself, making me a little stiff. I then exited my room and walked towards the kitchen.

Seeing me Kryz smiled and placed the plates on the table serving her plate and mine. And I smiled back looking at her. More like trying to smile!

"So, have you finished preparing for the exams? ",Kryz asked me.

"Uh---I--haven't finished yet ",I whispered. This reminded me of my study time with Pa---No! Don't think about him.

"Did you forget that tomorrow the exam is going to begin? ",Kryz asked in a teasing tone.

"No ",I said with no emotion on my face.

Kryz stared at me with some emotion in her face. But I couldn't figure what it was as I was not me. How can I see one's emotions? Didn't he make me a fool by making me believe his false emotions? He made me feel useless. He-- No! How are you popping in my head in one way or another? Get out! "Get out ",I shouted, holding my head.

"Kanz ",I heard Kryz hugging me but I couldn't feel any warmth or comfort from her.

I can only feel my pain!

I can only feel my agony!

I can only feel his betrayal!

I can only feel his hate!

Nooooo!!

"I can't. He is killing me Kryz. The pain is too much! I can't bear it anymore", I cried on her shoulders.

"Just cry your heart out. It will ease your pain ",Kryz said, making me hug her tight and wail in pain and tears.

*******

I closed off all the whispers around me when I entered college. Kryz tightened our intertwined fingers, giving me support, making me give a small faint smile in her direction.

Harry and Chloe hugged me when they saw me. It seems Kryz has filled them with the details of what happened at the prom after they left. They felt guilty for leaving me alone.

But I smiled at them faintly that it was not at all a problem. Who in the wild dream would have thought that something like this would have happened?

It seems Neil too had left soon on that day. He tried to cheer me up, but I couldn't make myself laugh at his sense of humor.

Andy came to me and apologized for Parth. But I couldn't even nod my head for that. What am I supposed to say?

Theo walked beside Andy and looked at me with a sad smile. Theo must have come home to attend the exams.

"I am sorry. I know that whatever we say in consolation won't change anything. We are sorry ",Theo said.

I just looked at them and gave them a faint smile.

"Kanz--- ",Andy called me in a hesitant way.

I looked at him in response.

"Pa-- ",he started but I interrupted him. "Please! Don't even mention his name ",I pleaded.

"Akansha-- will you please speak with him for one last time? ",Andy asked.

Speak with him? "Why? Does he have any more hurtful words to say to me? "

"No. I -- ",Andy stammered. "It's not necessary Kanz. If you are not wishing to speak with him, then we won't compel you ",Theo said much to my relief.

I just nodded my head in return.

As it was exam time, it's not necessary to go to the classes. It's great as I won't be alone with him. Any of my friends will always be with me, supporting me.

Even if I see a small glance of him, I would just walk to the other side.

The tiring days went by with exams, full of studying and tireless hard work. Even though we study a little during the class time, the real study will begin only on the previous day of the exam.

I really appreciate the people who study hard even when they are heartbroken. The struggle is real. And the legends are those who open the book to study for the exams only the previous night. And the students who teach the topic for their friends at the last minute have the greatest soul.

On the last day of the exam,

The passageway was filled with buzzling of students and chattering voices as today is the last day of the college before the four week vacation of one whole month starts. Today's exam was a little tough and complicated but I somehow managed to do it well. This time Kryz was walking beside me.

When we were about to cross the locker room, Jacqueline stopped us.

"What a surprise? I didn't expect that you would willingly show the world your ugly, disgusting face even after being humiliated by Parth ",she grinned evilly.

"Hey!! Yo-- ",Kryz began to shout at her but I stopped her.

"Look here Miss. Jacqueline! I have so much important work rather than speaking with your bullshit. And what did you ask? Are you telling me that I should feel humiliated? ",I asked her sharply.

Hearing my words, she looked a little shocked. Oh! She didn't expect me to speak back. I am not so weak like you think bitch.

"Even you are fucking with every random guy and walking everyday proudly as if achieving a big thing. Then why should I not walk coolly? ",I asked her in a mocking way.

She was speechless. Since she didn't utter a word, I walked away from her.

"That was an epic reply. Her face was too funny ",Kryz laughed after we had walked some distance.

"Andy! Why did you call me here? ",Kryz asked as soon as he saw Andy near the library.

"Um--I-- Kanz! Can you speak with Parth for one last time? ",Andy asked me.

"Drew! What are you speaking? Didn't Kanz tell you that she doesn't even want to see him? ",Kryz asked angrily.

"Kryz--I--- ",but I interrupted him. "Okay ",I replied, even shocking myself.

"I shall see what he has to say. Where is he? ",I asked coldly.

"In that classroom ",Andy showed the direction.

It was the classroom when he held me inside forcefully so that Andy could speak with Krystle. How does time run so fast? At that time we were strangers. And now, we are strangers too. But a lot of incidents happened in the meantime which includes my broken heart. Akansha! You should be strong to deal with him. Don't show him that you are weak!

With a heavy heart, I opened the door and stepped inside.

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S.M. Skyler.