My semester exams are going on in full swing!! That's the reason I couldn't update fast!! I am sorry!!! I hope you love this chapter!! Happy reading :)

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AKANSHA POV:

I stared at the floor waiting for him to say something.

Silence.

He didn't say anything. But I could feel his sharp, scrutinizing gaze on me.

"What's the matter? ",I asked, not able to bear his gaze.

As there was no reply, I looked up to see his dark, deep eyes staring at me.

Pain! I felt pain in my heart. I missed him. I truly missed him. I shouldn't be weak. But, I couldn't even look at him properly. I felt like I was about to cry. So, I turned fast and was about to walk out.

But when I held the handle, a hand was placed above mine, stopping me from going out.

I stilled. I could feel his breath on my neck, so close to me.

"If you have nothing to say, let me go ",I said, making myself composed.

"Akansha ",he whispered, his breath fanning on my neck, causing a shiver on my body.

He then held my shoulders and made me turn, facing him.

His hands then touched a strand of my hair. And his deep eyes were trying to make fall into his trap. No. That can't happen!

"What are you doing? Have you come here to complete another dare? ",I asked him coldly after pushing him away, maintaining a good amount of distance between us.

His eyes held a pain expression but it soon disappeared the next second. I must have imagined it.

"Don't like a pure saint. I know that you played with me too. So we are even."

I played with him? "Are you telling me that I played with your emotions? You are judging the love I had for you? ",I asked, shocked. "You even dare to point lies at me? ",I asked him angrily.

"I am not lying. I have proof ",he said with a stern look.

He dug his pocket and took out his phone and then searched for something and showed his phone to me.

A video played on his phone.

"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 ", I heard me saying those to Jacqueline.

I looked at it more intently as I couldn't figure out when it had happened.

"This--- is not true. Ho---how? ",I asked, confused.

"It was two days before the prom. You confessed yourself near the locker", Parth said indifferently, "Don't act. This video is not edited. "

Then my mind clicked. Didn't she stop me that day to fight with me? Oh god! I said those words to piss her off. Did she manipulate him to believe it?

My eyes filled with tears. "So, you believed her as soon as she showed you the video, right? ",I trembled.

"It has the college symbol. This video was taken from the camera placed near the locker room. "

So, that was the reason why she stopped me in that place. She is such a cunning, manipulative bitch!

But what hurt me was the trust level of Parth in me!

"Why didn't you confront me about it? ",I asked in a feeble voice.

He looked indifferent.

"Did you at least see the full video of what happened that day from the camera? "

"No ",he said, with a little reluctance.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ",I laughed loudly with no emotion.

I wiped my eyes and looked at him darkly.

"Come with me ",I said and opened the door and walked outside.

I heard Kryz and Andy's voice behind me but I ignored it and walked straight towards the security room with only thought in my mind, that is to prove my innocence.

"Mr. Saxton wants to see a certain video in it ",I said to the security man. He then looked at Parth behind me. Since he is the owner, the security didn't dare to stop us. He instead left us alone.

I then went towards the day the conversation happened.

I then clicked play for him to see it.

'You seriously thought that I was speaking the truth, didn't you? '

'You are such a dumb! Like this many rumors may come. That doesn't mean Parth is playing with me. You don't know the real Parth. Only I do! And his real friends know too. And to answer your question, Parth explained everything to me. And I have no reason to share his words with you. You were thrown out of the house when you tried to come close to him. Am I right? '

'I love Parth and I believe him. I trust him. You can't even break an inch of my relationship with Parth. And don't keep on blabbering and spreading false rumors. I know that whatever I say won't change your sick-minded brain. But, I would like to make my point clear. Stay the fuck away from me and Parth. '

'You will regret your words soon Akansha ',Jacqueline shouted.

Now I understand why she said that I will regret it. I truly regret it for believing him; for trusting him; for loving him.

"Now, do you have anything to say? ",I asked him harshly.

He looked beyond shocked, seeing the video.

He then looked at me with regret, sorrow, shame, grief and remorse.

"Kan-- ",he started but I stopped him.

"I can conclude only one thing from this. Your faith in me is completely null", I said with remorse.

"Even though I knew that you were a playboy, I decided to give my heart to you. That day when Jacqueline sent a video of you both kissing, I didn't believe it. But, just to confirm it, I showed it to you and you clarified it. And I believed it. I believed your words because I had trust in you. Because I had complete faith in you. You should have asked me whether it was true. But you----you hurt me badly. You hurt me deeply. Now, I don't know whether I should believe that you truly didn't kiss her that day. She told me to ask whether you fucked her. But I didn't even believe a single word that came out from her mouth. And she told me that I would regret my words one day. I still didn't believe her. But it turns out that I was a fool to believe you. I am a dumb, idiotic fool ",I said in my trembled voice.

"Did you really start speaking with me just for the dare? ",I asked him, with sorrow.

He just hung his head down, not replying to me. I got the answer! It was all a game. It was all a game for him! It was nothing for him.

"Why didn't you sleep with me, then? Was I too disgusting for you to even touch me? ",I asked, with a pained heart.

"No! ",he shouted. "I just couldn't do it. As the dare was to sleep with you, not fuck you, I just tricked her, with her own words ",he said reluctantly.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ",I laughed loudly with tears flowing in my eyes.

"You are really great Mr. Parth Saxton! Should I thank you for not fucking me? "

He looked at me, with guilt written all over his face.

"If you had told me, I would have just given my body. Even if it would have hurt me, it wouldn't have killed me like this. I accept defeat! You are the Great Parth Saxton! I am nothing in front of you. I am ashamed of myself for dreaming of me next to you. I am a fool! I am a dum--- ",I was interrupted by Parth suddenly holding my shoulders.

"I--I am sorry Akansha. It's all my fault. I am sorry. You are not a dumb. It's me! I am the dumb one! I don't hate you! In fact, I missed you so terribly. You are the only one in my mind; from waking me up to the last words we speak at the end of the day before we sleep; you are the only one in my life. I am a coward. I made a big mistake! I did a big fucking mistake. Please forgive me! Let's start over again. Let's start from the beginning. Let's forget all these things ", Parth's eyes filled with tears, saying those words.

"To start from the beginning? Are you serious? It's life. Not a game. You can't just restart it if something goes wrong. What if something like this happens again, will you say that we should start again? You are unbelievable. What did you think? If you apologize, I would follow you like a lost puppy and love you as if nothing happened. If you think so, then you are delusional! You broke me completely. I couldn't even give a true smile to someone. I am not at all like me. It's all because of you! Only because of you! Listen to me very carefully. I truly loved you. But, now more than that feeling, I feel only hatred, pain, sorrow while seeing you. It will remain like that forever. I, Akansha, hate you forever! Don't even come into my life. I don't even want to see your face. There is no me and you. How can I say that? It was all of my imaginary thoughts; there was no me and you before too! It was all a game; just a game for you! A game where my feelings and emotions were played by you skillfully ",I chuckled dryly with no emotion.

"You even recorded an intimate video of us and showed it to Jacqueline. And she showed it to the whole world ",I shouted.

"I just showed it to Jacqueline. I swear that I didn't know that she would steal that video from my phone. "

Now, I get it! So, he took her to his house to show that video. And I, as a fool, kept saying lies to myself and kept missing him.

"You just go your way. And I will go on my way ",I said sternly.

"Kansha ",he stopped me when I was about to walk out. "Kansha? ",I asked, confused.

"I am not Kansha. I heard that she died on the day of the prom. She is no more ",I said coldly.

"Jacqueline used to warn me that you were just toying with me. But I didn't believe it at that time. But now, I believe it. I don't know whether that leaving the playboy ways was also just an act in front of me. You are really great at acting. You should really go to the cinema field as you have great skills in it. "

"Kansha---please give us a chance ",he begged.

"Didn't I beg you that day? Even though you said it, I didn't believe it. I begged you! I begged you to say that you have some, little, tiny-bit feeling for me. But, what did you say? You said that you felt disgusted to be with me. You felt irritated to spend your time with me. You crushed all my hope that day. You made me a laughing stock in front of all. You degraded me that I have no status to stand next to you. Aren't you a man who doesn't back down from challenges? ",I asked him.

"Let me give you a dare too.

I dare you to stay away from me.

I dare you to hate me like you used to do.

I dare you to stop killing me with your fake tears.

I dare you to leave me alone.

I dare you not to see me.

I dare you not to hurt me with your presence.

I dare you not to say those fake words.

I dare you to stop coming into my mind and heart.

I dare you not to come into my thoughts and kill me ",I said in my trembled, cried voice.

"I hope you will complete these tasks too as you are so skillful in that ",I said coldly and walked out.

This time he didn't stop me. I walked out to see Kryz, Andy and Theo standing out. I felt Kryz holding my hand and taking me somewhere. But I couldn't feel what was happening around me.

The look he gave me made me feel hurt; it hurt me to see him hurt. But I don't know whether that was acting. It won't be a shock to me even if he is acting now. But still my heart is throbbing with pain. But I know that there is nothing left in us. I am nobody in his life. And he is a nobody in my life. We both are not good for each other. I felt an end between him and me. It throbbed my heart thinking that way but I hope that the pain will relieve soon. Time is a great medicine. It should heal me.

I felt Kryz pushing me to a sitting position. I then looked at her. I felt a sadness wash over her face. "Everything is over ",I said, with no emotion on my face.

"This too will pass soon ",Kryz said, hugging me.

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I looked at the girl in front of me. She looked so lifeless, with no emotion on her face. That's my reflection on the mirror.

I spent my vacation just like those days before I entered college. But the only difference was that I smiled happily with a carefree look. But now I have become a reserved girl. There was no life in me. It's been a whole one month. The vacation came to an end. One year has ended too. Still I have no courage to face my family.

My vacation days went smoothly with no drama. I spent my days working full-time in the Green World. Kryz sometimes would bring Andy with her. I would just smile at him and lock myself in my room. I even met Theo in the Green World. But that person didn't even come to the Green World. I haven't seen him since that day. It was like he vanished into thin air all of a sudden.

The only sad news I heard was that The Green World is going to be transferred to someone else soon. But it held good news too.

Sophie has got an amazing offer to study abroad related to cooking. It was like a dream come true for her. Sophie will go for study soon and her Mom Grace is a little sick and will not be able to handle the business. So, they are planning to sell it. I decided to work with her until it will be sold. And then, I don't know what I will do as I have no idea for now.

I still remember that on the first day of my college, I stood in front of the mirror wishing for a peaceful, calm life with no dramas. But my life changed on the first day itself with the entry of him. At that time before the prom, I stood in front of the mirror wishing to face all my struggles and happiness of my life, with Parth beside me. But my life changed totally on that day because of him.

I have no more wishes to say fearing that whatever I think will happen in the reverse way. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Even though I tried my best to block him from my life, that was impossible. So, I am now trying to adjust myself, ignoring that thought, living my life.

"Will you come down? ",Kryz shouted from the hall. "Coming ",I shouted.

I walked out of my room and soon after having breakfast, I drove the car to the Crescent Academy.

Kryz tried her best to change my mind about continuing in this college. She advised me to go back. She advised me to continue my studies at my old college. But I declined it bluntly since I had no courage to face them. I will rather hide here than face them.

This year, it's the same teachers and the same timetable. The syllabus is to learn much more deeply in those subjects.

"Hiiiiiiiiiii!!!!! ",Chloe shouted as soon as she saw me and Kryz coming inside the college.

We hugged each other. "Did you come early today? ",Kryz asked Harry as he is a person who comes at the last moment.

"New Year! New beginning ",Harry grinned.

Soon, we reached the first class of the day. I and Kryz occupied the same desk, sitting next to each other.

At that time, Jacqueline, Emma, and Bella entered the class.

"I thought that you would have transferred to another college. It's a pity to see you here. How are you taking care of your broken heart? ", Jacqueline asked with a fake concern.

"Sorry for making you disappointed as I didn't leave the college. And it's none of your business to see what I am doing. So, just get lost ",I said with my eyes sharp and a smile on my face.

"You still have your damn attitude. A sweet reminder. Know your limits", Jacqueline said and walked towards the last bench.

'Just ignore her', I sighed to myself.

"Why is she so annoying? ",Kryz asked beside me.

"It will be surprising only if she doesn't say something like this. This is all a natural process. Haven't you heard of the proverb 'Empty vessels make more noise'? She is a great example of that. "

"I strongly agree with that ",Kryz chuckled.

It was time for the next class where I used to sit beside him. How am I supposed to sit next to him?

I entered the class where some students were already in their respective places. He is nowhere in his place. I then noticed the girl who openly warned me about Parth before. I guess her name is Erica. She was sitting at the last bench far away from the place where I used to sit. An idea popped into my mind. I walked towards her.

She looked up from her phone when I neared her.

"What? ",she asked, glaring at me.

"Um-- if you don't mind, can I occupy your seat? "

"And why do you believe that I would give up my seat? "

"You can sit in my place, beside Parth Saxton. It's a win-win situation ",I said, hoping for her to accept it.

She thought for a second. "Are you heartbroken? ",she asked. Before I could reply she continued. "Everyone faces that. It's normal to feel heartbroken for Parth ",Erica chuckled.

I didn't reply to her as I knew that what she said was true.

"Fine, I can sit there ",she said much to my relief.

In this way, even if he comes, I need not face him.

I then sat down on her seat and waited for Mr. John to come.

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Hello readers!!!!!! If you liked the chapter, do vote and comment. I would be happy to read your thoughts.

Did Akansha do the right thing by breaking all the connections with Parth? Did Parth decide to stay away from Akansha?

What will happen next? Stay tuned to know what happens next!!

With love,

S.M. Skyler.