chapter 28

                        Elley was making eye contact with Brian. Her tears were falling down but that time she was trying to listen Brian's words. In fact she was trying to understand Brian's emotions but nonetheless anxiety on her face was constant. With teary eyes and emotional voice she said to Brian, " Brian, whatever you are saying is not as possible as you think. In real life, it's hard to move on and live life by our own.                         The one whom we love unconditionally, if the same person gives countless pain, then the heart breaks beyond limits. It hurts a lot.                         Not only this, I am one of the worst daughters. This regret is hurting me internally. I couldn't understand my dad. I feel like I gave him so much pain hence fate has taught me lesson. "                        Elley was consistently blaming herself and Brian didn't feel it was right, so suddenly he put his finger on her lips. He stopped her first then only he started talking. He caressed her face lovingly and said, " Elley, stop blaming yourself. You are one of the best daughters. Sometimes kids take stupid decision but it doesn't meant kids are selfish and never think about their parents.                         Don't think about past. It has happened you can't change it now; but you can lead your present and future as well. I know, you are betrayed, one person broke your heart and never loved you. In fact he never did respect of your feelings; but I do.                        Yes, you heard it clear. I like you the way you are! I love you as you are! Elley, I know this is not right time to confess my feelings; but I want to make you understand that you are my sunshine.                         You are my lifeline. Since childhood, I am suppressing my love inside my heart. I wanted to confess early but some situations occurred and reluctantly I had to suppress my emotions.                         I don't know, why you had chosen Aiden but whatever it was, it counts in past now! In fact, trust me you really deserve love. You have to seek true love.                         Perhaps I don't have any idea what would you feel and how would you react after knowing my confession but I think, I can't suppress my feelings more. Elley, I really love you.                         Although, I won't force you to accept my proposal. In fact, I won't say to choose me over Aiden. You are independent to decide right or wrong for yourself.                        Obviously I could say this after some time but I feel like I can't hold these feelings anymore. That's why I open up myself in front of you.                         You have thought that no one can love you, so I want to clear your perspective. Look everywhere there are plenty of people who like you and love you selflessly.                         Anyways. It is entirely your decision to start a new journey or to end your life. I can't change your mind but I can express my true feelings. So I did.                         In fact, if you don't like me it's absolutely fine; but promise me you won't hurt yourself for the worthless guy, who never deserved your love.                         Of course, I can't see you in pain, it is really painful for me. So, if possible don't hurt yourself. You are important to me.  Since childhood you have been giving me inspiration, so to see your hopeless side is quite hurtful.                         Mostly, we have to learn from past but never ever try to stuck in past. Often don't be attached by past things. We should live present and secure future only. That's it. I hope you will think upon my opinion not much but at least once. "                        That day, finally Brian did confess his feelings before Elley. Then he did hold her hands in his hands and started looking at her eyes to know her answer. To be continued... ...............................©®Sejal Punje.