I am sorry for missing a week's update!!! Little stressed out by my continuous online classes amidst the pandemic situation. I am hearing so many of my loved ones being affected to covid which is a little too much to take in. I pray for all the affected people to get well soon. I request everyone to stay safe and maintain social distancing. Use sanitizers and eat healthy food and indulge yourself in some work which you love. Have a good sleep too. Keep your mind motivated with good, positive thoughts. Be happy. Hoping for normal life to come back soon.

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AKANSHA'S POV:

"The day was too long ",I complained tiredly to Kryz while placing my books in my bag. This was the last hour which ended a few seconds before. I haven't seen Sam yet. He has bunked his classes for a reason I don't know. I was eagerly waiting to shock him but instead he shocked me by bunking his classes. I was expecting him to come for lunch but he was nowhere in sight. I messaged him a 'hi' but the message was still not read. Why did he not come to college today out of all these days? And why is he not seeing my messages? Whatever! When I see him, I am gonna kick his ass for disappointing me.

"Are you coming to meet Gwen? ",I asked Kryz, who was busy smiling and looking at her phone.

"Andy is going to be here for the junior selection. He asked me to stay for him ",Kryz hesitantly said.

"Oh! But I didn't know about it? Then why is Parthu not going? ",I asked, confused.

"You guys were chilling in U.A.E. So the coach asked Andy and Harry to do the selection duties. "

Oh! Speaking of them, Chloe hugged, more like pouncing on us coming out of nowhere.

"Are you ready to cheer for the juniors? ",Chloe asked.

"Kanz is going to Green World ",Kryz said for me.

"Shall we go? ",Andy asked, coming with Parthu, Harry and Theo.

"Have fun ",I cheered.

"Yeah, we will; with the coach ",Andy said sarcastically.

"You have one minute---- um---thirty-two seconds to report to the coach", Theo said looking at his watch.

"Oh shit! He is going to give me punishment if I go late", he mumbled to himself and looked at Kryz and took her hands in his and ran with her-- more like pulling her along with him.

"Woahh-- slow down idi-- " , Kryz's voice faded.

"Are they really late? ",I asked Theo to which everyone around me chuckled.

"Was that a prank? ",I asked, shocked. I had never expected Theo to play a prank on someone. Damn! "Even I believed what you said ",I said, shaking my head to clear my thoughts.

"They have nearly six minutes to report ",Parthu said looking at his watch.

"He is gonna kill me once he realizes it ",Theo chuckled.

When did Parthu become the sensible one and Theo the naughty one?

"See you guys ",Harry said and walked away with Chloe.

"Don't think that Theo is an innocent one. He is the most mischievous person among the three of us. The so-called good boy with an innocent face. Every time Andy and I would get caught but he would clearly escape from it ",Parth said an astonishing truth.

"I thought he is the most considerate person among the three of you. "

"Hey people, you both are speaking as if I am not here ",Theo said, gaining our attention.

"He is, but not to me and Andy ",Parthu said and in turn got a hit from Theo on his back.

"Okay then, let's meet in the evening ",Theo said and walked away.

Oh god! I totally forgot about that. I had asked them to come to my house for a fun night. I need to order the food.

"I have already ordered it. All we need is to go to your house and make up our mind for the party ",Parthu cheered, making my worries fly away.

"You are my savior! I love you ",I said, pecking his cheeks.

"Come on, Let's go ",I dragged him before he could make me lose control of my mind with his alluring eyes and words.

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"That was such a stupid thing to say ",I said with a chuckle.

"What else was I supposed to say, Kanz? He came out of nowhere and asked me out ",Gwen said in a flustered tone.

I am currently speaking with Gwen. Parthu has given me some space to speak without him. In the meantime he thought of buying the food by himself rather than ordering it. And Gwen had given the money back as soon as she saw me and I gave it to Parthu to keep it safe.

"You could have said-- uhm 'who are you?' 'Do you know me?' Or maybe 'Get lost' or 'No' but instead you said 'I have a boyfriend' which is totally a lie. And then you ran away from him as fast as you could ",I laughed.

"You should have at least seen his reaction. How could you just fly away?", I asked, a little fazed.

"He looked so gigantic and terrific. H-- he was towering over me and I-- I was just scared. He blocked my way while I was coming back from the hospital that day. And I have no idea why I said so. His sharp eyes are still haunting me ",she poured out her thoughts.

"I am sorry. I am blabbering for nothing. I guess I am still hyperventilating it", she said more to herself.

"Calm down Gwen. Cool! Here, have this cup of water; you will feel better", I said, pouring her a glass of water.

She gulped it down quickly and took a deep breath.

"Just forget about it. It's been two whole weeks and nothing has happened. He must be gone. He must have thought of me as someone else; yup! a misunderstanding ",she said, calming herself.

"So, tell me. How was the trip to the U.A.E? ",Gwen asked excitedly.

And I told her briefly about all of my adventures. And we spoke about everything, catching up all the things that had happened in our lives. She was glad when I said that Parthu is my boyfriend. Even though she was angry at him, she said that the love he had for me is one hundred percent true since it's clearly visible to everyone. Why does everyone say so? But I like the sound of it. The Green World is a little different from how it used to be. But this is nice too in a way. A shadow overshadowed me. I guess Parthu has come but why does Gwen look like she has seen a ghost? I looked back to see a gigantic, arms bulged and strong man staring behind me with his sharp eyes, more like staring at Gwen. I-is he that man Gwen said about?

"Long time no see Kitty ",he smirked.

There were a few more men in black as if they were his bodyguards. Not at all a doubt! They are his bodyguards.

God! Now I get why Gwen was so scared. His aura shouts power and attention. The whole restaurant became silent because of him.

He glared at the surroundings and they all in fear continued their own work as if nothing happened.

"Excuse me, Who are you? ",I mustered up all my courage and asked him, making him look at me.

"Who are you? ",he asked me instead, scrutinizing me, making me feel small.

But how can I back down when he is disturbing my friend? Never! I can feel Gwen's fear behind me.

"I asked you first. And why are you following my friend? She is not interested to speak with you. So back off ",I said sternly with no emotion on my face standing in-front of Gwen defending, more like hiding her behind me. But how can I? He is too tall and giant for me.

A smug smile tugged on his lips as if I am looking like a joke to him making me angry.

"I don't know whether to appreciate your bravery or your stupidity for talking aloud against me ",he spoke in his gruff voice.

He is mocking me now!

"Small girl! Now move aside; let elders talk ",he said smoothly.

Small girl?! What the holy hell? I fumed in anger.

"Move ",he ordered in a strong, authoritative voice making me flinch a little but I stood my ground not moving an inch making his lips turn into a grim line. He is so scary!

"Don't test my patience Kitty. Come forward. Or I don't know what will happen to your kid friend ",he said to Gwen impatiently.

"What do you want? ",Gwen asked standing beside me.

I guess she must have strengthened herself.

"I need to clarify about that day ",he said, his voice a little gentle.

Damn weird!

After a moment, she nodded.

"Gw-- ",I was about to call her but she held my hand stopping me.

"I will be fine. Don't worry. I shall message you after going to the hospital", Gwen assured me.

"Okay ",I said, nodding my head.

He held Gwen's hand and walked out. Did I see a possessiveness there? Even though he is looking a little terrific, he is still a handsome hunk who must be in his late twenties. Does he really have feelings for Gwen? I guess I will know about it soon.

I sat down on the chair and waited for Parthu to come while sipping the juice I had ordered.

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"Then that handsome, giant man took Gwen with him and walked away", I said to Parthu while he was driving the car towards my home.

"Handsome man? Are you kidding me? ",Parthu asked, jealousy clearly visible in his voice.

"Don't feel jealous, Parthu. You are my heart. You need not worry about him", I said sincerely.

"I am not worrying about it. I just hate to hear that word coming from your mouth for another man", he said displeased, making me chuckle hearing his response.

"Will Sam be home? ",I asked him since it's already 8.30 p.m. Parthu came a little late. He said he was caught up in a traffic jam. And I patiently waited for him while eating some snacks that I had ordered to kill my time.

"No idea ",he mumbled.

"Why do I feel like you have something on your mind? "

"Nothing. Just a little tired of all the traffic jams and the travel and the long college day. "

I nodded my head. It seems like a long, tiring day too. I guess I am seeing too much into it.

Ting!

A message popped out from my phone.

'Reached hospital. Don't worry about me', I read Gwen's message.

'Take care' ,I replied back with a smiley emoji.

"We have reached. I shall park the car and come. Wait for me ",Parthu said to which I agreed and got down from the car.

Will Sam be at home or out?

I guess it will be better if I check inside. My luggage was still inside the car; I shall take that a little later. I unlocked the door with the key and walked inside.

I heard some mumbling sounds from the nearby room; Sam's room.

Sam is home.

But--

But with whom is he speaking?

"--been a long time. When are you going to tell her about us?", I heard a female voice.

"Soon--- very soon ",Sam's voice was heard next.

I somehow managed to reach the door. My mind went bizarre looking at them.

My mind went blank.

I stared at the two in shock.

As if sensing my eyes on them, she looked up to see me staring at her.

She nudged Sam to which he looked at me.

In shock seeing me in-front of him; In happiness for seeing me after two long weeks. And in guilt for realizing that I came to know about them.

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PARTH'S POV:

It was such a difficult task hiding my thoughts from Kansha. Even though she suspected, I somehow managed the situation.

If my guesses are right, he must be here with his girlfriend. Even though Kansha loves me, she needs to know about him who flirts with her with flirty comments. He is saying that he is single and all but Kansha has no clue about it. Today his true colors will be revealed.

I parked the car and took the food and walked inside since the door was held open. I placed the food on the table and looked around to see where Kansha was. I spotted her soon, who stood like a statue in front of the door of a room.

I walked towards her and noticed that he was with that girl in the photo Andy had sent me. So it's finally revealed. I looked at him to see him in shock and guilt not knowing what to say. Kansha was like a statue not even moving a bit, her eyes were a little wide and in shock.

"Someone's truth has been busted. How are you feeling? ",I asked him, more like mocked him.

"Bae! I ca-- ",he started but Kansha stopped him.

"Can you tell me what's happening here Samuel? ",she asked him in an angry tone.

"Bae-- I ",she started but Kansha cut him off sharply.

"Don't bae me ",she shouted in a frustrated tone.

"If I didn't see this, you would have kept it as a secret, right? "

"I-- I am sorry Kanz. It's just that-- I didn't know how to say it. I was about to tell you about it soon. "

"But what about us? ",she asked, much to my shock.

"You need not worry. My love for you will always remain the same. Even Kate agreed to it. You need not worry about the thoughts we had during our childhood ",he said carefully.

Everything happened according to my thoughts. But what's with that 'my love for you will always remain the same; even Kate agreed to it?' God! My brain is collapsing with so many unwanted thoughts.

"So-- this is real? You and Kate? ",she asked again to which he nodded his head gently.

The next moment, she hugged her.

What. the. fuck?

Kansha hugged her?

"Sam said more about you. I am really glad to meet you in person. And don't blame him for hiding it. At first it was me who asked him to keep it a secret. I am sorry. "

"I have already forgotten about it; only for you; not him ",Kansha said much to shockness.

I thought of many scenarios. But this was not what was in my mind.

"Kate? ",Theo's confused voice suddenly came.

They must have come for the night fun, or more like to see what is about to happen. But how does he know her?

"Is that really you? ",he asked astonished.

"Theo ",she shouted happily and hugged him to which he hugged him back.

"Why are you here? "

"Just a little vacation to see my boyfriend. "

"What about you? "

"These are my friends ",Theo said.

"You know her? ",I asked, confused.

"She is Katelyn. Farina's friend from London. "

She is a friend of Theo's girlfriend? What a small world! I didn't expect this either.

"I am happy for you both ",Kansha said and hugged Sam and smiled at Kate.

"But I hate you for not saying it to me ",she snorted.

This is so unexpected; indigestible!

What the fuck is happening between them? Something is totally wrong! Kansha is totally hiding a big thing from me. And what the hell is that?

"Kansha ",I called her, gaining everyone's attention.

Come on man! Just ask her.

"Tell me the truth ",I asked her bluntly. And she knew about what I was asking about.

"Parthu, I-- It's ju-- just noth- ",she tried to come up with an excuse but I stopped her.

"Just the truth ",I asked her again.

Silence prevailed.

"Kanz, just tell them. They have the right to know. One day, they will know about it sooner or later ",Sam said.

What are they hiding?

My mind is rationalizing with so many stupid thoughts.

"I-- I am sorry guys. Actually I-- I am from a different background ",Kansha said.

Different background? What is she up to?

"M-- my name is not Akansha Corey ",she confessed.

What?

"I am a Winston. My name is Akansha Winston. S--Sam is my elder brother", she said.

WTF???!!! Her words kept ringing in my ears. But I couldn't believe it for one bit.

Shit! Shit! Shit!

"Parthu-- ",she started but I stopped her.

"I need some air ",I said and walked out fast.

Thud!

I closed the door forcefully and walked through the streets with a lot running inside my mind.

Now everything came clear, rushing through my mind.

She is a Winston. The first day when I took her to the Winston Dinner, she was too scared. Too scared to notice someone she knows. She had every knowledge about it.

I kept on walking in the dark streets with my wavering mind.

Sam! Samuel Winston! It turns out that he is her brother.

Was I feeling jealous all the time because of her brother? That's so shameful. Argh!

She used to say that she knows him more than any of us. It must be because she was his sister.

He was extremely protective of her. The way he looked at her, the care and love he had for her was the brother's love and care for his little sister.

Whenever I shout at him to stay away from her, he used to give me all those amused smiles as if considering it as a joke. Well, it was all a joke to him; me fighting for his sister with him.

She stayed with him because he was her brother. Kryz must have known about it too. Why else would she allow her stay with a man? And all those stupid fights I had with him??

I--If Kansha is a Winston, why was she working at a restaurant before? Why the heck did she change her name from Winston to Corey? Is she fighting with her family? But the way she spoke of her family is too sentimental. She loves them very much. And with the flashbacks of her family, she was loved by every one of them. Then why is she doing all these dramas?

I was making up my mind to console her but turns out that it's me who is shocked; not her.

I need answers.

Right now!

With that thought in my mind, I walked back.

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AKANSHA'S POV:

I looked helplessly at the disappearing figure of Parthu but I could do nothing about it. He must need some time to set in all the truth.

"So, you are a Winston? As in Akansha Winston? ",Andy asked.

"Yes ",I nodded.

"Is Corey a name you created? ", Theo asked.

"It's my mother's surname."

I stared at Theo, Andy, Harry and Chloe looking a little stupefied by my outburst. I don't blame them; it's a little too much to take in. Neil was still in his hometown with his medico girlfriend. I guess I will say to him when I see him at the college.

I looked at Kryz giving me a comforting smile to which I formed my lips into a smile.

Chime! Chime!

The bell rang. It must be Parthu. Thank god he came fast. I will be completely honest with him and answer his questions.

I opened the door in a ru--.

Blank.

Total blank.

The least expected one!!

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Hello my dear readers!! Finallyyy!! Did anyone expect this? Or did it look very obvious that she was a Winston? Do comment your thoughts to let me know what was your mind thinking about.

Who is the person in front of her? Any guesses?

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Stay tuned to know what happens next!!! Take care!! Be safe!!

With Love,

S. M. Skyler.