Chapter Eighty-Two

Raj

Immediately I said that, a huge smile crept its way on her face before she drifted off to sleep with tearstained cheeks.

"Why did you have to lie to her?" Mom asked, angrily as we all stepped out of the room to allow Roshni have some rest.

"I didn't have a choice mom. Didn't you see how hopeful she was while begging me to tell her it was a lie? I know it was very wrong of me, but I just couldn't bring myself to break her heart. She would be devastated," I spoke.

"I know, but that isn't an excuse," Dad said, sternly.

Roshni's parents just stood listening to our conversation without uttering a word. They must have understood why I did you that unlike my parents.

"She will have to know the truth and accept it soon," mom said.

"You're saying all these as if it's that easy," Roshni's mom attacked.

"It's not, I know, but what can we do about the inevitable?"

"Nothing, but that-"

"I will definitely tell her the truth as soon as I get the chance," I promised, interrupting what