Peace of mind 1

"Riya's Point of view,"

I'm not sure why he's angry eyes throw arrows at me, but those arrows seem to go straight into my heart.

Even though I don't want to, his stubborn demeanor, humorous discourse, and seductive comments compel me to approach him. He appeals to me.

Regardless of what happened,Rachit entered my thoughts once more.

"Huh..."

What do you think of his arrogance, his filthy remarks, and that he judges you and accuses you of filthy accusations? My subconscious exposed Rachit's other side to me.He always makes false accusations against you; first, he questioned your and Ashish's friendship, then he accused you of seducing him, and now he has overstepped all bounds, telling you. You used him. And now he's labeled you a lustful whore since you're seducing Ankur.

"Wasn't I able to persuade you."

"You needed someone else last night?" Rachit's words reverberated in my head once more.

When I first witnessed this side of Rachit, it filled me with hatred for him. When I looked at myself today, it appeared as if all of my previously awakened it had relegated emotions to the corner of my heart.

Despite my utter hatred for Rachit, I had a soft corner for him, as he could fill my entire heart with that strange emotion when I saw his seductive eyes. It was something I was fully aware of as well.

I was fighting a struggle with my mind. I was at a loss for what to do next, and my brain was heavy with tension.

I tried to sleep on my bed with my eyes closed, but Rachit and I had just been in each other's arms on this bed. Because of this thinking, I opened my eyes. I sat on the bed and looked around the hotel room from all four sides. Rachit's presence was felt in every corner and cranny of the place. Because of the events that have occurred, I am becoming weak.

"No, I will not put my self-esteem in jeopardy. He's leveled such a venomous charge against me. I'll never forgive him for his actions."

I committed myself and walked out of the room to the hotel's garden.

The snow-capped hills could be seen clearly from the hotel garden. Even though it was quite cold outside, I didn't feel cold at all.

As I sat on the bench, lying on the hotel lawn, it lost me in my thoughts.

"Why?"

"Why me?" I stared at the snow-capped mountains for a long time, regretting myself, cursing my fate, and occasionally cursing Rachit.

"You're deep in opinion, and when you labeled me a poet," it drew my focus back to the present world.

I squinted toward the approaching voice. Ankur was standing there, his face expressionless.

I didn't know what to say to him. Ankur may have sensed my melancholy since he came over and sat next to me without inviting me.

"What's the matter with you, you're crying?" After observing my tears, he enquired.

I touched my cheeks and realized tears had been flowing down my face the entire time I'd been sitting here.I said gently, "Nothing, just like that."

"You'll deceive me, but how will you deceive yourself?" He asked, his face lit up with an inexplicable feeling.

"No, I'm fine," I replied, my eyes falling as I stared down at my lap.

"Come on, Riya, you know what I'm talking about. Do you have any recollection of what I said?" As he rubbed my shoulders, he said that strangers often become wonderful friends.

Before Ankur's unexpected contact, I was unhappy, but his touch was full of concern, like a friend's. And I could tell he was worried.

Before I could say anything, my eyes welled up with tears.

"What happened?" he asked again when he saw me sobbing. "Please let me know." You'll be alone one day, just like me, if you keep suffocating inside like this."It filled his words with sorrow.

"Why is life so difficult?"When I said this, I was amid crying.

"We don't like things that are straightforward," he explained, taking a long breath. His fingers kept caressing my shoulder.

"However, I enjoy simple things," I stated to him.

"I wish to live a simple life. I'm not looking for thrills, and I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try new things."

"Adventure is something we all need in our lives. No matter how much you tell yourself that you are content with what you have, a place in your heart will always be filled with infinite wishes like this." As he brushed away my tears, he said, "it will bury you with desires that you either couldn't satisfy or that didn't go undetected."

"But what if that buried desire reawakens?" I looked at him with doubt in my eyes.

"Perhaps we satisfied our unfulfilled desires, but such fulfillment comes at a steep cost, and the ultimate result is nothing but remorse and regret, "he remarked sadly in response to my question.

After hearing his words, I sobbed loudly, "I don't want to fulfill my unfulfilled desires; I just want to live my life properly."

Ankur was probably at a loss for words as he tried to calm me down. Perhaps he sensed I needed someone to talk to about my feelings.

I sobbed freely as I placed my head on his shoulder as hugged me from the side.Rather than suppressing me, Ankur merely supported me.

I raised my head from his shoulder once my tears had dried and I had soaked his jacket. I made a clumsy apology.

He looked at me and said, "It's good, Riya."

My eyes were puffy already. But there was a strange sadness and loneliness in my eyes.

"You told me in the morning that I speak in riddles, and just a few minutes ago, not only were you understanding things like my riddles, but you were talking to me in riddles," Ankur added, a slight smile on his lips.

"I'm not sure which boat's captain you are, but after hearing your words, I'm confident you'll be able to show me the route," I replied, wiping the tears from my eyes.

"Yes, that's like a good girl."

"I guarantee I won't let your boat drown, even if I'm a terrible captain who's previously sunk my own," he said, promising me with his hand.

"Are you sure?"While holding his hand, I inquired.

With a smile, he replied, "100%, that's why I gave you my phone number."

"Thank you, Ankur; it was a pleasure to converse with you," I said, glancing at him.

"Pleasure is all mine; remember, I'm here for you whenever you need me,"he remarked.

"You should value what you have. Don't put off taking action until it's too late." Ankur continued, "You know, peace of mind is a really important thing in life."

His statements pointed me toward what I should do next.

"Thank you, Ankur,"and I gave him a hearty hug.

He also hugged his new acquaintance.