"What happened girl? Everything ok?" I ask, quite concerned "Where are you right now? And with whom you are?" She yells through the phone

"Is everything ok? First of all stop panicking like that" I try to calm her.

"Right now, you are the spotlight of the whole France due to a few clips and pictures. A few hours ago, someone posted in social media, and surprisingly it went viral"

"Even though I saw that video, I'm sure it was you but couldn't the guy's face who was with you at that beach"

Beach?. Shit! Someone took our pictures while we were at the beach, that too without our permission. "So now tell me with whom were you? And where are you right now?"

"I'm with Ethan right now... And that guy i was, at the beach with, was Ethan.. " i hesitate, knowing well that now a bombshell of her lecture can strike anytime. But only to be left speechless when —

"OMG, you are with Ethan right now? How could I not understand the chemistry going between you too. That meeting everyday, and spending hours together, but still couldn't solve the case. So now I understand, something is going on between you guys, huh" she teased, and Alas! the call was on speaker

Ethan Heard everything....

I glanced at Ethan as soon as I heard Lia's words, But only to be startled seeing him blushing already, his eyes were fixed on the road as if trying to avoid mine. But his cheeks were whole red, like tomato

How shameless

"It's nothing like that. Stop talking nonsense. It's just I was feeling low that's why we went on a beach to relax" I try to justify that nothing is between us, and will never be.

"I know, i was just teasing. If there was something, you would have told me by now. I'm just concerned for you. Tomorrow the whole media will be gathered outside your house"

"Just take care of yourself, and don't stress much. You can tell them that he is your old university friend" lia adds

I huff, "I know. I'm a little scared, hope everything goes right tomorrow. I don't know how I will face all this but will try my best" I jump back on the seat, exhausted from today's events

"Don't stress much, everything will go fine, don't worry" Lia tries to cheer me up

"Yes, it's late at night already, go and sleep"

"Yes, you too, get home safely" I smile. Slightly at her words and decline the call

"Are you ok?" Ethan glances at me, as soon as I cut the call, i Just nod, feeling too tired to even answer him.

I turn my face towards the window, and close my eyes, taking support of the window. But suddenly, my eyes open as I feel the window sliding down. The fresh air hit my skin, bringing a shiver run down my spine and i close my eyes

I take my head outside the window, closing my eyes, as the silence of this beautiful night envelopes me in its arms and cool breeze of the weather wash over my face bringing a deep temptation of flying in the sky

"Feeling good?" Ethan asks, "Yes" i say, my eyes still closed, imagining the beauty of the things god made and brought in this world

Do Ethan really loves me so much? Or he just pretends too?. He is always like- are you ok? Did you got hurt? Are you feeling low?

I mean, he used to care for me like this during university days too, I even heard a rumour that he has a huge crush on me. But I never believed cause I knew, we are good friends but he doesn't love me

And I still don't know the reason why he left that day. The last day of his university. He didn't even glance at me, and vanished with a blow of wind. And suddenly out of nowhere he came back in my life after 7 years

And claims to love me like hell. Did he loved me at that time too? But why didn't he ever tell me? maybe because he didn't want to ruin our friendship.

I don't know whether I should ask him these questions right now. It doesn't seem the appropriate time to ask these questions and I know he won't answer, anyways...



(Song recommendations:- Abhi na jao chhod kar)

I have dropped Charlotte to her house and now I'm driving back to my place. It was a hectic day today.

I also have to prepare myself, to face my friend tomorrow at the hospital. He must be so mad at me right now.

But anyways, at least due to this I was able to create such memories with Charlotte. I don't know whether I will be with her in future or not so, it's good if I make them now. Maybe, it's the sign of the start of a new love story

A love story of an iron and a magnet ...

Cause no matter what the consequen- -ces are, an iron in the end, always gets attracted to the magnet only

I still feel regret for leaving her that day. I should have gone and talked to her for the last time, maybe the misunder- -standings would have been cleared by then and not have moved further that it took 7 years, and don't know how much more to, for the end.

How can I not trust her? She was like my bestest friend, who used to share everything with me. I should have thought that if she shares everything then she would have shared this too, how can I misunderstand her?

And even now too, if she ends up marrying someone else I won't cry, instead I will be happy that at least someone had a happy ending

And it will be a punishment for me, for misunderstanding her. The whole university knew I loved her more than anything but only she didn't believe, and she still doesn't. I wanna tell her how madly I'm in love with her

I was only 7 years old when I met her, and was in university when I realised my love for her. I still regret that time ...

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(Flashback, 7 years ago, a morning in law University)

Author's POV:-

Ethan stretches his hands as he walks out of the classroom "At last, the last lecture is over and i can finally go to meet Charlotte" he says, walking down the stairs

Just when a hand comes from behind and grabs his shoulder, shaking him back. Ethan turns around to see 'Mae' his friend, looking at him fretful

"What happened? why are you sweating like this?" It's the winter season so why is he sweating like that? Ethan thought in his mind

"You know, Charlotte, your friend" he said, painting as if he just had a marathon

"Yes. Did something happen to her?" Ethan asks, his eyes widened in shock. He briskly took a fast step and was just moving towards her class but was held back by Mae

"Nothing has happened to her. Stop worrying about her like a lovesick puppy all the time" he teased, Ethan felt relieved by his words

"Then what were you saying?"

" It's just... Listen Ethan. I know it will hurt you but please don't feel very depressed about it. I know you love her very much but sometimes it's better to let them go for their own good."

"I know, now tell me what has actually happened?" That's it, Mae's words made Ethan start losing his patience and he would explode anytime

"Ethan, you are not ready to here this" Mae mumbled, " Just fucking tell me!" Ethan yelled, curiosity took over him

"Charlotte likes someone else, she kissed a guy in a club. This news is spreading in the whole university and me being a friend wanted to inform you about it already. So, please give up on her. She loves someone else"

Ethan froze at his words, neither he spoke, nor he moved. His gaze lowered, fixed on a random spot "Ethan ..."

"I know you are sad but it's ok. She is just a crush, move over it" Mae tries to console him but he knows well that Ethan doesn't want to hear anything right now, so he back off, to give Ethan some space

It's afternoon time and Ethan is walking towards the university garden where Charlotte usually sits after her noon lecture. Ethan had a bouquet of flowers in his hand, and his face seemed serious at that time

His fist clenched as soon as his gaze fell on Charlotte who was sitting on a bench, giggling and laughing with Lia. He takes a deep breath and takes a few steps steadily, but stops.

Something popped in his mind, and he changed his direction. He came from behind, and hid behind some trees near the bench Charlotte was sitting on. He first wanted to know whether what Mae said was true or not.

Suddenly Charlotte said "So,here is the love letter I wrote for him" handing it to Lia. Lia sees it, and gives it back to Charlotte "read it, let's see what you have written"

"To the love of my life, the day I met you, everything around me became beautiful. The first time I saw you, my heart fluttered with butterflies. That 2 seconds of eye contact was enough to make me fall in a love trap. The world is beautiful isn't it? We became friends and now finally, I'm here convincing my genuine feelings"

Ethan stood there listening to her, suddenly he remembered their first meeting, it was the first day of the university. Ethan saved Charlotte.

Now Ethan's eyes, lit with hope. He thought that maybe ... Maybe Charlotte was talking about him only. He was excited to know whether it was for him only, until Charlotte spoke the last lines ....

"Please accept my love and this letter as your only desire, and make me yours, become my beast and I will forever be your beauty, Daniel"

That's it, The last word escaped through Charlotte's mouth shattered Ethan's heart into a million pieces. He felt the world's weight setting on his shoulders. He wanted to cry because he lost her but wanted to be happy that finally his love got her love

He decided that from now on, Charlotte will go on her ways and he will go on his ways. He will never bother her again and everything and anything they ever had is now over.

He left from there thinking he would easily escape from reality but little did he know that no matter how hard he tries to run away, somehow the reality will always confront him. Reality will become his shadow and he can't escape it no matter how hard he tries

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(Song recommendations:- Tose Naina)

(This scene is based on the second lead love story )

Author's POV:-

Lanier opens the door and penetrate inside the house, but stops and turns back, gesturing Bianca to come in.

Bianca's eyes wander around the hall, her eyes spark with excitement seeing such a beautiful house "It's so beautiful" words escape through her mouth, even though she didn't even know when she spoke them

Lanier blushes at her words but tries to avoid it and walk slowly towards the sofa. He keeps the bags at a side and says "I love keeping things neatly, I don't like it when things are not at its place"

Bianca sits on the sofa, her eyes still wandering over the beautiful paintings hanging on the wall and candles placed beautifully on the table, vase placed on the side round shaped stool.

"I'm quite messy, i mess up things. I always try to keep my things neatly but at the end of the day, I found all the things scattered everywhere" she huffs

Lanier chuckles and brings a glass of water from the kitchen. While handing Bianca the glass, a line comes in his mind and he thinks to tease her

"seems like the universe also knows its job well. See, i keep things neatly and you keep things messy. Opposites attract right? So maybe we will be a great couple together" he smirks

"Hehe, shut up,we are just friends" Bianca giggles, trying to avoid the blushing cheeks perfectly visible on her face. Lanier noticed it, but tries to avoid it cause at that time he looked like a red tomato 'cause of blushing.

"Ok, so as we have finally arrived at your place, i think it's time for me to leave" Bianca states and get up. Lanier's smile fades at this "Don't go"

"It's noon time,let's have lunch together then you can go" Lanier declares, glancing at the watch. Bianca nodes and finally sits back. Lanier sighs in relief

"So,what would you like to eat?" Lanier asks, moving towards the kitchen, "You know how to cook?" Bianca asks, following him into the kitchen

"Well yes, I will make soup for us then" he says, 'such a husband material' this line pops in Bianca's mind. She is amazed by his talents.

Lanier have told her before that he loves painting and goes to gym too. So he has a perfect physique. And now, he knows cooking too?wow.

After sometime, they both sit on the dining table, while Lanier serves them. Bianca is impressed by Lanier's etiquette. "Take a sip and tell me"

Lanier stares at Bianca as she takes a sip of the soup. "Damn it's so tasty" she blurts with excitement. She takes another sip and closes her eyes, feeling the flavours intertwining with her saliva, enhancing the savoury of her taste buds

Lanier blushes at her actions, "Thank you, I have learnt it from my mom"

"Seems like aunty was a chef, and you got the genetics" Bianca teased

"Hehe, yes. Wish I could introduce you to her" Lanier huffs, and start drinking his soup. Bianca notices it but decides to stay quiet in this matter

After a few minutes, Bianca was peacefully drinking the soup. Then, She noticed Lanier's intense gaze on her, she looked up at him

"What happened?" She asks, confused

"Your earrings" he says, looking at her earrings

"My earrings?" Bianca asks, startled. She touches her earrings to check whether they were fine. They were fine.

"I'm jealous of your earrings"

"Huh? Why?" Bianca gets more confused at his words and keeps her spoon down, to exactly acknowledge what's wrong

"Your earrings are lucky, they can stay with you all the time but I cannot" he pouts

Bianca starts laughing but blushes at his words "But we—" before Bianca could continue, Lanier snaps

"I know, I know. We are just friends" he rolls his eyes heaven wards, and moves towards the kitchen. "No, I was saying. We often meet. So, why are you jealous of a small earring?" She chuckles

He pouts like a baby in her words but doesn't say anything. "Hey, ok. I promise we will meet often. Now happy?"

Lanier hugs her tightly with happiness. But backs off as realisation hits him.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean it. It's just I became out of control due to happiness" He lowered his gaze with embarrassment

"Hey, it's ok. It's common for friends to hug each other. No need to be sorry like this" Bianca pats his back.

After that, they spent a good quality time together.

But the question ends up here, will they have a love story? Or will it be a second lead couple's traumatic ending?

Wish I could answer that. Lanier knows he loves her. Bianca knows she loves Ethan. But they both know that no matter whom Bianca marries. She can never move on from Ethan.

So, let's see whether our 'Bianier' will get their ending or it will be their end.

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Author's note:-

Sorry for those readers who waited too long for an update. And as an apology, I will post the next chapter tomorrow positively. Till then, take care of yourself and always stay hydrated and healthy <3