Riya's POVIt was almost morning and I was too scared to stay alone there. so I packed a few clothes and important things that I would need and left the home to go to a temple to pray and seek some strength from Almighty God. I stayed there till it was time to go to the hospital.Dr Parth and Dr Siddhart were on leave and once my duty hours were over, I asked my friend Tanvi, if I could stay with her for at least one night or I would have to stay at the hospital only and she said she would convince her roommate. So I stayed with them last night.Tears were flowing from my eyes continuously. I washed my face and patted it dry. I could not avoid Dr Parth forever. I would have to go back to my department.Today he said too many things to me and I was already feeling many things. Why was he so concerned about me??Was I just a friend or assistant or neighbour?? Then why was he behaving like that?I know he was in love with him and was feeling alone since Dr Siddharth is with Shruti now.
Riya's POV" Have your food, then we will talk about it. " He said." Why didn't you order food for yourself? " I asked." I am not hungry... "" But you didn't even have lunch," I said." Doesn't matter! Don't pretend as if you care. You would have told me otherwise. How does it matter, if I was worried to death that a lunatic was stalking you and you were missing? " He said keeping his tone lower but I knew he was very angry." Dr Parth!! Please have food. We will talk about it later." I requested as I was concerned about him." No!! How could you do that? Just a stupid mistake from my side and you broke the special bond we shared? I apologised to you... " He was shaking his head as if he was cursing himself." I am not angry because of that. " I said immediately." You are... You have changed. After that incident. " He retorted." Please, have food! " I said shifting the plate towards him." Fine!! Don't tell me... " He got up from the table and started pacing the cafe, look
Parth's POV" I will let you pay for it if you charge for all the delicious home-cooked meals you cooked for me as well. How can I accept food prepared by you for free? Please give me a bill for next time. " I said with bitterness." Dr Parth!! What are you talking about, these are two different things. That is food and this is an expensive phone. " She said immediately." Riya, I can't get that food anywhere, even if I pay for it. So this is very expensive for me. I love to have it, makes me feel that I have a home after a long time. The choice is yours. " I said and raised an eyebrow at her." You are so stubborn! " She said and took the phone." Yes, then don't mess with me. " I said and she smiled." Yes sir! " " Now please tell me, what happened? How did your phone break?" I asked again." Please, leave all that. " She said and looked tense all of a sudden." Riya!! If you trust me please tell me. " I asked holding her hand." I broke it!! " She said finally.I was sho
Riya's POV" Dad, mom... It's not how you think it is... I... I can explain. " I said but didn't know what to say." We were working on a seminar in which we have to participate together and got very tired while working on it and once we had food, we might have slept as we were tired. Isn't it sir?? " I blurted out whatever came into my mind." Oh, y..yeah. " He said." What do you do?? Oh yes, you are a doctor. You seemed to be older?? " My dad was trying to assess him." Yes, sir I am a Pathologist, her senior. Riya is my assistant and I live next door to her./ " He said." You live here, in these apartments? " my dad asked." Yes, sir!! " He said." What do your parents do?? " My dad asked him. Dr Parth looked at me and I felt bad for him.But he took a deep breath and said, " Sir, my parents are no more, they died in an accident. "" Oh, ok! I am sorry. But that means you are on your own?" My dad asked." Yes, sir!! " He nodded." Now tell me honestly, what was happening here?
Parth's POV" That man !! She doesn't love him. " I said and looked at her. Her mouth was open due to shock." How do you know?? He said that they like each other. " Her dad asked." Riya, will you say something? " I asked her as I was going mad. " Dad, mom... I don't like him. He is just Tanvi's cousin. We are not even friends. " She said.Thank God!" But he seemed to be a nice man and he is from a well-known family, is well settled and we know Tanvi and her family too. " Her dad said." But those reasons are not enough for her to say yes to marry someone. " I said desperately." Beta, I know you are her well wisher but please stay out of this. This is our family matter. " His mom said politely." No, ma'am... You heard her say that she doesn't even like him. They are not even friends. Please don't force her. " I said." We are not forcing her, just suggesting a good boy. She doesn't seem to have much problem. It is a good marriage proposal, we must consider it. Tanvi would bec
Parth's POV" Don't worry!! Now please leave!! We need to talk to our daughter alone. " Her dad said." Sure, sir! Thanks for listening to whatever I said. It was a pleasure meeting you. " I said." I would like to meet your grandfather very soon. " He said." Sure sir!! Bye, Riya! Take care. Please be ready on time, remember, we have a seminar. " I said and smiled at her." Sir, I need to talk to you regarding something, " She said and came after me. The moment we came out of her home she caught my arm and turned me." What did you say to my parents?? " She asked.Oh, God!" The truth! What else? We can't hide our feelings from them. " I said as her mom was standing near the door, I could see a glimpse of her bright saree near the door." What? Why did... "" Why? Because I can't see you getting married to someone else. I want you in my life. Do you want to marry Vidyut instead?" I asked." No! I don't even like him. But... You should not have said all that." She said." No! Th
Riya's POV" How does it matter if you... what? " I asked." Leave me alone!! Go and meet him. " He said with his back turned towards me." Dr Parth, what were you saying?? You know, I tried to convince my parents not to come here to meet him but they are adamant that as he invited him, they would come. "" It's ok that they want to meet him, as it is, you like him too... " He said bitterly." I don't want to get married to him. I don't even like him that way. " I said." Then tell it to your parents, not me. " He said standing with his back towards me."Dr Parth, what were you saying?"" Nothing! "" We need to talk... Why did you say that you l.love me? Why did you say that you want to get married to me? " I turned him to look at me." What is bothering you?? Is it that I said all those things or that if I really feel that way? " He asked." Both. "" I don't know... I like you and want you in my life. I am going crazy with the thought of you getting married to someone else."
Riya's POV" Uncle, please don't trust all this... She doesn't love him. I will always keep her happy. You know our whole family, we all will love and take care of her. " Vidyut tried to convince dad." Don't waste your time and energy. Even her parents saw how close we are, in the morning. Ask them! I am sure, they would never force their only daughter to marry someone she does not love. " Dr Parth said.Oh, God!! Why did he say that? I could see that my parents didn't like it." Riya, I love you. " Vidyut said." I am sorry, Dr Vidyut, but I can't help it if I love Dr Parth. " I said and he left immediately." What was all that?? We came here to talk to him. " My dad was annoyed as hell." I am sorry, sir, but I beg to differ. Why do you want your daughter to get married to him when she does not even love him? " Dr Parth asked my dad." Love is a useless thing, it does not matter... Family, financial stability, family name, values all these things matter the most. " My dad s