Chapter 12
Looking into her eyes, I started, "I loved you, but I never realized how much until you went away. It was only then that I understood what love is. Love isn't holding hands, nor kissing away in a romantic escapade. It's more than that. In fact, it's a lot more about mental embrace than a physical one. It's taking responsibilities, to stand for the girl who is ready to adapt in your family. Love is a prayer of togetherness, an oath of faithfulness, and a path of truthfulness. Love is the essence of life, the reason of our presence. I was so lucky to be in love with someone like you, and equally miserable for letting the love go away so easily."
Sapna was listening to my words intently, and I saw the pain in her eyes. There was something in her eyes that always pulled me towards them. Sharp and beautiful, they spoke when she didn't.
The coffee arrived. Hot vapors were coming out from the mugs, filling the ambiance with their sweet aroma, as they stood smartly on the table. I looked into my mug. The shape of a heart was created on the upper layer of my coffee with chocolate flakes. I wondered what was in her cup? I looked at her, and she was rubbing her fingers against each other, lost and dazed.
I continued, "Sapna, we all make mistakes, but shouldn't we get a second chance? I am not God, I am just a human, a stupid guy, who couldn't control his rage at the most critical juncture of his life, but, I have suffered all this while for that. One mistake, a terrible one, took away the biggest happiness of my life. All my dreams drowned in that single moment of foolishness. I lost you, and in the process, I lost myself too. Can't we get back to where we were, the same happy past, you and me together?"
She kept silent, and I waited for her to respond. The coffee was getting cold, but there were more pressing things that were going through our mind. Who cared for coffee?
Finally, she looked up, and neatly placing a strand of hair behind her ears, said, "Why all this now Nitin? It's too late. I am getting married in a few days. You shouldn't have come now."
"It's never too late Sapna," I was desperate to win her back, "we can again try to recreate the love we once had. I really love you a lot, and I know you still think of me, don't you?"
"My parents won't agree, and neither will yours," I could hear her voice breaking.
"Don't worry Sapna," I tried to be as reassuring as possible, "I will make them understand. You don't worry about them. I just wish that you are with me forever."
Her eyes were gradually adopting a reddish hue, and I could see how hard she was trying to control her tears. She stood up. "I have to leave now," she said, and quickly left the place.
The coffee had turned cold, but I was satisfied 'cause I had let her know what was in my mind. I needed to act responsibly now. What should be the next step, meeting her mom or convincing my parents, I was yet to decide, but somehow I sensed that victory was within sight.
Love is magic, and has the cure for every problem. You just need to keep this magic alive, always, forever.
Chapter 14
Looking into her eyes, I started, "I loved you, but I never realized how much until you went away. It was only then that I understood what love is. Love isn't holding hands, nor kissing away in a romantic escapade. It's more than that. In fact, it's a lot more about mental embrace than a physical one. It's taking responsibilities, to stand for the girl who is ready to adapt in your family. Love is a prayer of togetherness, an oath of faithfulness, and a path of truthfulness. Love is the essence of life, the reason of our presence. I was so lucky to be in love with someone like you, and equally miserable for letting the love go away so easily."
Sapna was listening to my words intently, and I saw the pain in her eyes. There was something in her eyes that always pulled me towards them. Sharp and beautiful, they spoke when she didn't.
The coffee arrived. Hot vapors were coming out from the mugs, filling the ambiance with their sweet aroma, as they stood smartly on the table. I looked into my mug. The shape of a heart was created on the upper layer of my coffee with chocolate flakes. I wondered what was in her cup? I looked at her, and she was rubbing her fingers against each other, lost and dazed.
I continued, "Sapna, we all make mistakes, but shouldn't we get a second chance? I am not God, I am just a human, a stupid guy, who couldn't control his rage at the most critical juncture of his life, but, I have suffered all this while for that. One mistake, a terrible one, took away the biggest happiness of my life. All my dreams drowned in that single moment of foolishness. I lost you, and in the process, I lost myself too. Can't we get back to where we were, the same happy past, you and me together?"
She kept silent, and I waited for her to respond. The coffee was getting cold, but there were more pressing things that were going through our mind. Who cared for coffee?
Finally, she looked up, and neatly placing a strand of hair behind her ears, said, "Why all this now Nitin? It's too late. I am getting married in a few days. You shouldn't have come now."
"It's never too late Sapna," I was desperate to win her back, "we can again try to recreate the love we once had. I really love you a lot, and I know you still think of me, don't you?"
"My parents won't agree, and neither will yours," I could hear her voice breaking.
"Don't worry Sapna," I tried to be as reassuring as possible, "I will make them understand. You don't worry about them. I just wish that you are with me forever."
Her eyes were gradually adopting a reddish hue, and I could see how hard she was trying to control her tears. She stood up. "I have to leave now," she said, and quickly left the place.
The coffee had turned cold, but I was satisfied 'cause I had let her know what was in my mind. I needed to act responsibly now. What should be the next step, meeting her mom or convincing my parents, I was yet to decide, but somehow I sensed that victory was within sight.
Love is magic, and has the cure for every problem. You just need to keep this magic alive, always, forever.
Chapter 14
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DeleteAhh... she still loves him but, he has deeply hurt her. Can she get over the pain and love him enough to trust him again. That's the big thing. Her trusting him not to do the same thing to her again.
ReplyDeleteGripping! :)
That's to be seen :-)
DeleteA Book in the making ~ you write so well ~ Happy Sunday ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol :-)
DeleteLove is far more than physical..although when lost it hits your body like a train..I liked the way the coffee cooled down as we read..almost like being there in real time..jae
ReplyDeleteYeah, the feeling of losing your love really hits you hard :-(
DeleteLearning from our mistakes is a guarantee for new opportunities.
ReplyDeleteWell said :-)
DeleteI'll agree.. lost love always hurts.. some of us pick up the pieces and move on while others may not have the strength to move on.. It's a tough situation. This was beautiful. I can sense the doubt in Sapna's voice.. she didn't really want to go.. It's so sad..
ReplyDeleteSo truly said Crystal ... I completely agree with you :-)
DeleteThe first paragraph is the one that gets me. Love is so much more than the obvious things and absence highlights details.
ReplyDeleteAnd also you realize the value of something when it's no longer there :-)
Delete"Love is a prayer of togetherness, an oath of faithfulness, and a path of truthfulness."... For a guy to define love like this.. wow, I'm speechless.. :))
ReplyDeleteThanks Fida :-)
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