Mine

Chapter 10

He kept pestering the doctor, asking him how long it was going to take for her to recover, why the bleeding hasn't stopped, and when can I take her home... the doctor got so frustrated and said “take her home right away… there isn't any fracture. It’s just flesh wound” he said rolled his eyes and walked away with a sigh. I kept looking at him, “Does it hurt badly?” he asked. I did not reply. he tapped me on my shoulder asking “is it paining too much?” I simply nodded my head. He continued “I wish I had the power to take away your pain and I wish God never kept me alive to see you in pain.....”. I grabbed his hand “What are you talking Wils? how can I live without you?” I replied. He looked at me surprised... “What did you just say?”. “Will your parents accept me? Will they agree for you to marry a girl who is older than you?” He still looked at me in confusion and I looked into his eyes and said “I love you Wils” it took a moment to understand what I said… he squeezed my hands tighter and smiled slyly. that was the best day of our lives. 

Together, we were perfect for each other. Wils was very protective and possessive. He loved me more with every passing second. We completed our college. Started working in two different companies. I got many onsite opportunities but declined everything because I didn't want to leave Wilson. Life was so beautiful. I told my parents about him, they knew him as my friend. For my parents, nothing is more important than my happiness and they know how caring Wilson was, so they accepted our love. 

Now Wilson wanted to reveal our love in his house. He told his mom and she wasn't happy because I was older than him. he promised me that he would keep trying to convince her but his mom was never ready to accept me. He decided to talk to his Dad. He said age doesn't matter if you truly love her, I can get her married to you but she must be a Christian. When Wilson said she wasn't a Christian, he bluntly said No. He tried his best to convince his parents but to no avail. We have been in a relationship for more than 5 years now. My parents started pressurising me to get married and his parents were not ready to accept me. 

On the 11th of November, I met Wilson in a café. we had no idea that was going to be the last time we see each other... “my parents are so adamant…. you don't worry I will make them accept you no matter what…” said Wilson “but how Wils?”. “I will convince my parents and get converted,” I said with no other option left. “No Jan, I don't want you to sacrifice anything, I know how to make them agree,” he said with confidence. “you have been asking for their approval for the past 2 years will, how are you so confident that they’ll agree now,” I asked. “Hmmm, I am not going to tell you, in the evening I will call and give you the good news”. I was curious and kind of excited. so I demanded he tells me his plan. 

After coaxing him he said, “ok! I will tell… but promise me you will not interrupt or stop me from executing it”. I agreed he said “I am gonna act like committing suicide”. “what!?” I yelled. “Chill Jan what am I trying to say is, I am going to take little poison and scare and blackmail them and then they will agree to our marriage”. “What kind of mindless idea is this Wils? There is no way in this lifetime that I am going to let you do this,” I said my eyes tearing up. He held my hands “Janu the day I saw you for the 1st time, I knew you are MINE you think I won’t take this small risk to get you in my life forever?” “What if something happens to you Wils? I’ll never be able to forgive myself…” I said with tears flowing down my cheeks. “Nothing is going to happen. It is a very mild one. I will tell my parents within 5 mins of taking the poison, after which in the fear of losing me they will accept you,” he said, very proud of his idea. “I am scared Wils… I don’t want you to do this,” I said. “don't be scared, wait for my call,” he said and winked at me. “I hugged him tight but I never, even for a second thought that would be the last time I will hug him. He dropped me home “I will ping you when I take the poison, I will keep you updated nothing will happen to me, don’t worry” I slowly let go of his hand… the one I’ll never be able to hold again.

He called me before taking the poison. I begged him not to do it, he said “don't be scared… I’ll do anything for you”. He then drank the poison and texted me. That's when I sent that heart emoji. After that through a mutual friend, I got to know I lost him forever. After that, my life was never the same for I was beaten, I was cursed, I was put behind bars, but nobody knows how I am still struggling to live with a shattered heart riddled with guilt and here you are…. Calling me a b**ch. Janvi tried to smile, but her lips trembled as tears filled her eyes. 

Janvi looked up to see Rahul crying and holding Shilpa as she was sobbing. Rajat was at a loss for words. “I can’t believe it is the same person in both your lives that changed you into a different man and toppled Janvi’s life,” said Rahul staring at the floor, trying to process the situation. “Now tell me, is Janvi a murderer?” Questioned Shilpa sharply and glared at Rajat.