Chapter 53 - Old wounds (Unedited) (1/2)

|Innaya|

In life, if there was something I hated the most then it was the accusation of being labeled responsible for. That was the worst childhood memory of mine where I was held responsible for all the mishaps in the life of people related to me. It took me very long to recover. After growing up, I made it to the point of not having much contact with others to save myself from trouble.

I never wanted to give anyone a chance of using anything against me. However, who knew that despite my careful consideration of avoiding troubles, I would end up creating the biggest trouble of my life. So, when Sahil held me accountable for everything that resulted in Eshan's disappearance, I couldn't help but remember my not so happy childhood.

Knowingly or unknowingly, Sahil's words opened my old wounds. I froze in my place as those unhappy memories crawled disgustingly in my mind.

”Sahil, we understand that you are worried about Eshan. We all are but that doesn't give you any right to slander Innaya. She is his wife and she is worried about him too.” Ayush decided to step forward and he calmly explained to Sahil. His calm voice pulled me out of the dark abyss I was sinking in.

Judging from the anger in Sahil's eyes, I understood that it would be futile to explain anything to him. In his eyes, I was the culprit and righteously he had every right to hold me responsible.

”Ayush is right. You should apologize to her.” Sameer nodded his head in agreement.

”Apologize? To her?” Sahil pointed his finger at me as his face scrunched in disgust. ”You must be dreaming?” he rolled his eyes disdainfully. ”Just because you all are blinded by her fake innocence, that doesn't mean I am too. I know all about her. She is nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing. Bloody opportunist.”

”What the hell is wrong with you? You know what, keep that shit to yourself. We have more pressing matters to handle than handling your bratty tantrum… You might as well leave and give us some peace to think things through and rationally.” This time Barun reprimanded Sahil without giving him any face.

”Nothing is wrong with me. It's you… all of you. This heartless woman is responsible for this mess. She's fooling all of you but I will bring her true colors in front of your eyes.”

I flinched at the harsh words and accusations, Sahil was throwing at me, though what he said wasn't complete truth but it wasn't complete lie also. Tears gathered in my eyes but I refused to cry in front of them. Not because it would make me feel guilty or pathetic but because I didn't want to.

There were very few people in front of whom I had cried. The people who were close to my heart were the only once whom I trusted. In front of them only I dared to let go of all my masks.

”Leave,” Ayush yelled, losing his composure.

In fact, all three of them looked very angry.