Chapter 63. Confession

Khushi's POV

"I'm so tired of people just walking away from me. Please.." As a tear trickled down his cheek, he continued.

It was the same Darsh I had seen at the bus stand that night in the rain. But compared to the other night, he was much more devastated tonight.

"K-Khushi, I am scared. I am really scared." Darsh uttered it through quivering lips.

His grip tightened on my wrist, and he pulled me closer to him. Darsh slid his hands around my waist and hugged me as his head rested on my stomach.

I gently ran my hand over his head, stroking his hair. "Why are you scared?"

After a brief period of silence, Darsh responded, "I am scared that you will leave me as well, like others." I could hear his cracking voice and feel the tears seeping down my shirt.

"Why do you always think that I am going to leave you?"

"Because…. Because I have done something terribly wrong to you." My mouth opened in surprise as Darsh paused.

"What have you