All Chapters of Love that lasts: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Inside the boardroom, Vikram Mathur and Raj Singh looked at each other. "Do you think she will create further trouble? " Raj Singh asked worriedly, even though he knew the answer. "RajJi, I don't think so. In a way I blame Aryan for this. He is too soft and lenient with the girls, which gives them high hopes." Vikram fumed. "Oh!! It's Aryan's fault now is it? Why am I not surprised to hear this from you VikramJi?" Raj Singh rolled his eyes. Vikram chuckled heartily and sat back in his chair. "We will go and meet Avinash today. I want to make sure everything goes smoothly and that contract comes to us. The profits from that deal will ensure that Synergy and Aryan can concentrate on other prototypes you are developing."

It was quite late in the night by the time Aryan returned to his small outhouse, which was located in a remote area, on the banks of River Ganga. The outhouse was part of a century old traditional house with spacious tree laden grounds which belonged to a well-wisher of his parents, who was currently abroad with his kids, but let Aryan use the outhouse whenever he was in town. As Aryan changed into pyjamas, he reminisced about all the fond memories he had with this place. In their childhood, their family used to come here for a picnic along with Chandni, and take a dip in the holy Ganga River, away from the crowds. And then Chandni and he met again afterwards here... Aryan closed his eyes painfully. Don't go there, he reminded himself, as he prepared his bed to catch some much needed sleep, before waking up for the early morning ritual the next day. **** Ther

Aryan bit his knuckles hard to stop himself from talking further. He didn't even realise how rapidly tears were streaming down his cheeks. "You wish I was there with you now.... don't you? I wish I was there too, I want to pay my respects to them. But I did pooja for them here today Dev!! I never did before, but I did today!" Chandni said in a choked up voice. "Thanks...Chandu!!" He closed his eyes and gulped down his tears. "Shut up Dev!! Don't you dare to thank me for this!!" She hissed at him. He chuckled even as tears were still streaming down his cheeks. He bent his face down and wiped them with his arm slowly. "Only you can make me feel content and happy, Chandu, no matter how I am feeling!!" He sniffed and cleared

 Aryan knew they had no future. He wondered whether he had any future at all considering the dangerous path he had chosen for himself right now. But at least he would die a happy man, with the knowledge that Chandni loved him as deeply as he loved her.As he made himself some hot water tea, he found a note stuck to the door.It simply said."Vikram asked me to check on you and ensure that you were safe. I settled you back in bed and informed them about your wellbeing. Your location and whereabouts are safe, for now."There was no sign and no name as to who it was from.Aryan read it again and threw it into the bin. So Chandni a

 Gurmeet who knew all about Aryan's struggle in searching for his long-lost brother couldn't have been happier for his dear friend. He slowly led the whole family towards the slightly secluded area of the family section and made sure they were all seated and resumed his duties as host, bringing soft drinks and an assortment of snacks for them. But neither Aryan nor Miku were in any mood to eat or drink, happy to be united again and too eager to know each other's stories.As the night progressed, thanks mainly to the narration of Avinash, Smitha and Satpal Singh, Aryan and Miku finally could understand what went on in each other's lives, after their fateful split all those years ago."Dev!! If there is one thing, I still feel terribly guilty about, even after all these years, it is that I couldn't save you from those goons that night. I followed you