Rising Phoenix

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because it is a sensitive subject for both of us. Hridhan initially tried to force me to disc

courage to initiate the topic. Despite my discomfort, I knew it was important for Hridhan to kn

night of the incident," I

, but his eyes were speaking for him. I could sense a solemn atmosphere in the room as Hridhan sat back. I gave him space to proces

dhan's inquiry was accompanied by a gentle and sad tone, which made it difficult for me to proceed with my story. I feel guilty for not sh

I needed him. He was with me at all times during my depression. He was the only support system I had througho

e events of that night,

from dying and to know nothing about how they passed away. Your right to know the truth was one you had from the start, and I took it from you in a brutal way that no one would do to a friend, but I did it to you." By the end of my explanation, I could control my emotions no longer

her loss. But I also know what you are suffering after her loss is not comparable to my pain. I loved her and will always love her, she was family to me too, but you were her brother and she was your only family after your parents, the bond you shared with her can n

lt a sense of relief. I never deserved him as my friend, he

at night, with Hridhan listening attent

another mafia group. She was my life after my parents, my only family, my little

t and regret I still felt after all these years as I looked him in the eyes and spoke in a painful tone while letting tears fall freely. I desperately needed his understanding and support, which he offered without hesitation or judgment. I've had regret and pain in my chest for four years, and I need to be free of them now more than anyt

ast not letting me see his

, Reyansh", Hridhan said gently but he couldn't hide the hoarseness in his voice d

it out so that I can release this weight from my shoulders. To avoid my emotional distress, I had put off do

today I'll let it all out. She was important to bo

nowledge it but... I feel like I'll be regretting the choice

it. As time goes on, more knowledge and information become available, and I begin to understand that my choice might have had significant repercussions. At that time every single thing was pointing towards her. I just made the decision that I felt was right at that time.

hannel as I let myself cry and release the emotional pain that had been building up inside me. I may portray m

ble to protect her, I called her to cancel the plans. She insisted on going to the party despite my advice for her to stay at home but she said she had an important business at that party and she had to attend it at any cost. She promised me she will go with Nick and take

d pursued her more to get her to stay at home and skip th

g so much that I was

in a pool of blood on the floor, I couldn't help

h and clenched my fists, the anger seeping through my words. I still want to believe that it was