Thursday, September 21, 2023

Life of Ilakiya : Chapter 17 : A Revelation And A Warning

Anbu was left reeling from heartbreak when Ilakiya abruptly ended their relationship without any explanation. He was unable to comprehend the reason for the breakup and couldn't recall any specific instances where he may have made a mistake. The sudden and unexplained nature of the breakup left him feeling confused and in disbelief.
As he tried to make sense of the situation, Anbu couldn't shake off a nagging thought that had been plaguing him since the day of their breakup. He noticed that Ilakiya was wearing a gold ring on her finger, one that he didn't recognize. It wasn't the white gold ring he had gifted her when he proposed. 
The memory of the proposal, the heartfelt note he had written for her, was still fresh in his mind.

"My dearest Ilakiya,
The moment I met you, I knew that you were the one for me. Every day since then, my love for you has only grown stronger. You make my heart skip a beat with just a smile, and I cannot imagine my life without you.
I want to spend every moment of every day by your side, building a future filled with love and happiness. I want to wake up every morning to your beautiful face and fall asleep every night with you in my arms.
With this ring, I ask you to be my partner, my confidant, my best friend, and my forever love. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?
Yours forever,
Anbu"

Anbu nervously got down on one knee in the picturesque Titiwangsa Park, holding the ring and the note tightly in his hand. Ilakiya looked at him, her eyes filled with love and curiosity. He took a deep breath and began to read the heartfelt words he had written for her. As he spoke, Ilakiya's eyes welled up with happy tears and a smile spread across her face.
When he asked her to be his wife, she threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly and whispering a joyful "yes." Anbu slipped the ring on her finger, and they both looked at it, admiring how the ring sparkled in the sunlight. Ilakiya couldn't stop smiling and tears of happiness were streaming down her face. They shared a kiss, sealing their love and commitment to each other.
The park around them seemed to fade away as they lost themselves in the moment, surrounded by love and happiness. It was a moment he would treasure forever.
Anbu couldn't understand what had happened after their holiday together. He had no idea why Ilakiya had ended their relationship and there was no way for him to confront her about it as she had blocked him on all communication channels. The sudden and unexplained nature of the breakup left him feeling confused and desperate for answers. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something had changed between them, but without the ability to communicate with Ilakiya, he was left in the dark.
Anbu found solace in listening to the melodies of Ilayaraja, a musician he had always loved. He would often listen to Ilayaraja's music when he was feeling down or needed to relax. The music was a reminder of happier times and had a way of soothing his troubled mind. As he listened, it felt like the music was speaking to him, comforting him and helping him to make sense of his emotions.
Anbu found himself browsing online on MIRC, as he used to do, but this time he was not in the mood to chat with anyone. Suddenly, he received a direct message from a familiar nickname, Ilakiya86.
Ilakiya86: Hi, I need to tell you something important.
Anbu was surprised and taken aback by the unexpected message. He couldn't imagine what Ilakiya could have to say to him.
Anbu82: Hi Ilakiya, how long have I waited to hear from you. How are you? I've missed you do much.
Ilakiya86: I am already engaged and my marriage is coming soon.
The news hit Anbu like a bolt from the blue, leaving him reeling with shock and confusion. He didn't know how to react or what to say, the conversation was not what he was expecting at all.
Anbu82: What do you mean?
Ilakiya86: I'm sorry Anbu, I should have told you earlier. I have been engaged for the past one year and initially planned to conduct the marriage after graduation. But due to unavoidable circumstances, the marriage got expedited.
Anbu felt cheated, deceived. He had been the fool in this relationship. She played the double game. He couldn't think of anything to say, he was speechless.
Anbu82: I don't know what to say. This is all so sudden and unexpected.
Ilakiya86: I understand it might be hard for you to accept, but please try to understand my situation. And please don't make any attempt to contact me or attend my wedding ceremony.
As she typed the messages, Anbu received an alert for a file transfer request. He accepted it and downloaded it to find it was a scanned copy of her wedding invitation. The shock of the news hit him even harder now that he saw the proof of her forthcoming marriage. He felt a mix of emotions, anger, hurt, betrayal and also a feeling of being used.
Anbu82: I can't believe this is happening. I feel like I have been used.
Ilakiya86: I am sorry Anbu, I never intended to hurt you. But please understand my situation.
Anbu couldn't understand how she could have been engaged to someone else and still be in a relationship with him. He felt like he was living in a nightmare and he needed time to come to terms with it all.
Ilakiya86: And please don't make any attempt to contact me or attend my wedding ceremony. And I want you to delete all evidence of our relationship. If I find any evidence surfaced anywhere to tarnish my image and respect, you will meet dire consequences.
Anbu was furious upon reading this message. He couldn't believe that she would threaten him like that after keeping him in the dark about her engagement and using him. He felt like he was being punished for something he didn't know about.
Anbu: This is ridiculous. How can you threaten me like this? You played games with my heart and now you want me to forget everything we had?
Ilakiya86: I am sorry if it seems like a threat, but I have to protect my family's reputation and my future.
Anbu: You'll never find peace and happiness anywhere in the world!
With that, Ilakiya went offline, leaving Anbu alone with his thoughts and emotions. He was left feeling angry, hurt and betrayed by the person he thought he loved. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he had been used and that all their relationship was based on a lie. He was speechless and didn't know what to do next. He was still in the state of shock, anger and hurt from the betrayal he faced.

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