Chapter 41. Veracity

"Was my love so worthless that even after knowing she pretended it never existed?" He sobbed, falling on the ground, crying, losing himself in the defect gained by her lack of recognition. What did he ever ask? A chance? Sniffling, he took a deep breath, forcing his broken and unkempt form to get up, wiping the tears in his eyes, growling,

"I can't let this happen."

Rayan went to Emraz's room. He was getting ready to leave. Emraz grinned excitedly after seeing Rayan, "Hey, Rayan- Are you alright?" His thrill faltered after seeing Rayan lost in thoughts.

"Bhai... I want to confess something... I should have done it before... I.. should have told you before..." Rayan whispered, leaning on the wall. "What is it?" He asked in confusion, not knowing what he wanted to confess on this auspicious day. "I.. I.. "

"What is it, Rayan? You can tell me anything, what is it?" He asked softly, coming and chuckling dryly to himself, he began to say, "I lied to you..."