Chapter 4 - Start Over

Suddenly a number pops up on her phone screen. Although this number is not saved, Ariana knows it's Gavin. It rings for a few seconds than Ariana picks it up. She pretends like she doesn't know the caller. "Ariana! Stop pretending. You know who am I.", Gavin replies straight forwardly. "Mm! What's the reason of calling?", Ariana becomes serious as she replies. Gavin calmly replies,"I just want to talk to you." " Say it. I don't have enough time.", She deliberately says as she knows that if she speaks for longer time. She will change her mind.

Gavin laughed slightly," Stop kidding, Ariana! I know you are free and going to home in bus. Then why don't you have time to talk to me." Ariana amuses why the sudden response of Gavin, "Huh! I just don't want to talk to you." Gavin laughs again. " Why are you laughing like this?", Ariana speaks with irritation. It seems like Gavin is deliberately irritating her. "Did you broke up with me last night, then why are you bothering me like this? What do you want now?", Ariana complains. Gavin questions her back, " So, you don't care if I broke up with you?" Ariana shooks her head, "No!" Gavin chuckles slightly, "Really? So, my guess was right. You are not Ariana I know. You have changed or you have found someone else." Ariana clenches her teeth, " How could you say that? Found someone else? Are you serious? Gavin! I am not that free to roam here and there to find guys." Ariana rolls her eyes," Ask yourself! What have you done to change me? You are the only who is responsible for this change in my behavior. You forced me to change. Do you remember I have told you that god never let anyone do bad with me. He has showed me your real face. I won't trust you anymore. So stop playing like this." Gavin can see the seriousness in her voice.

Gavin has never imagined that his behaviour can change Ariana to that extent. He always thinks no matter how he treats her, she would never leave him. Infact, he pretended to break up with her just to find that Ariana still loves him. Unfortunately, he unwillingly changed her mind for him. Deep down his heart, he really loves Ariana but something is stopping him to express his feelings towards her. Whenever they fought in the past, Ariana always took initiative to talk, however this time she doesn't. This sudden alter in her behaviour makes Gavin more worried. Gavin doesn't want to lose her at any cost. If he doesn't try this time, he knows it will be the end of their relationship. Basically Gavin is introvert in nature. He never expresses his feelings. He neither likes drama nor requests a person again and again. He is very straightforward person. This time he has to request to save the relationship.

Just by the thought of leaving Ariana, tears starts falling from Gavin's eyes. He tries to speak, but his voice trembles. Expression suddenly changes on Ariana's face from anger to worry. " W..What happened? Why are you speaking like this?", Ariana worriedly asks to Gavin. " You always want m... me to cry. Now be happy! I'm crying for you. I'm not that heartless, Ariana! I know I have made a huge mistake, one last time I want a chance", Gavin speaks as his voice trembles. Ariana becomes speechless. Ariana is in conflict with her own thoughts. She knows Gavin never cry that easily. She knows him from one year. She is aware that Gavin never cry for anyone. Indeed it's the first time he is crying like this. For a moment Ariana can consider his words fake but not his tears. Her heart clenches. How can she see the love of her life crying like this in front of her.

Ariana speaks with stern voice, "Fine, it's your last chance. But there is a condition." Gavin immediately replies, " What condition?" Ariana answers with seriousness, " We will start everything from the day we first met, the days we used to fight with eachother will happen again." Gavin cuts in between, " First unblock my number on chatting application, it clenches my heart whenever I see it." Ariana replies, " Alright I will, but you are not allowed to call or message me on my number. If you want to contact me find other ways not my number." Gavin asks her worriedly, " How would I talk to you. We are not even living at the same city. You know well I'm in other state and due to work I can't travel daily. What's the point of starting over in the same way we have met earlier."

Ariana takes a deep breathe and sighs, " Mm, okay! I have joined a gamer's chat server of an eminent gamer Kai . You can find me there. Moreover, we can play Battle Royale game together as we used to play it when we met and you can also also talk with me." Gavin agrees to Ariana's wish but he again asks her the reason of doing so. Ariana answers, "Consider it as your punishment. Furthermore, I don't have feelings for you anymore. I'm giving you chance to redevelop them if you can." Gavin remains speechless as he hears her answer. "What is going on in her mind?", Gavin wonders. After the conversation ends Ariana hangs up the call, as she is almost near to her destination. Before hanging up the call, Gavin says, "I love you! baby. Be safe." Ariana doesn't reply, but she blushes on hearing it suddenly. She quickly cuts the call. On the other side, Gavin is smiling, as he can assume her reaction on it.

"Pervert! Shameless!", Ariana scolds him in her mind. There is a sweet smile on her face like she has won a medal. Because, she really loves Gavin and finally he realises his mistake, but to teach him a lesson she is purposefully doing this. Therefore, he can never do it again in the future. Meanwhile, Ariana reaches home and freshens her up.