Shana is sitting with the album in her hand, memories in her mind. Years passed but the one face still remains so visible in her mind and heart. Vijay, her lover, her friend.
I can still remember the night some twenty years ago, when two families formed a new relationship, hugging each other, young Shana aged only five and Vijay aged 10 were engaged. So innocent, best of friends , happy in each others company, unaware of the future, and what it brings. All they knew is that they were happy with each other.
Years flew by. Shana's family now settled in the city, left behind the village, the memories and relationships too. What happened no one understood but yes, the young friends parted, and with that the relationship too. Shana now a young woman , completing her education, ready to settle down. The parents forgot the past, finding a suitable companion for the daughter in similar status. Shana being a dutiful daughter married the parents choice of boy. Started leading a life as a wife, in years, as a mum. Dreams from the past never left her. She could still imagine Vijay, her friend, her companion. Life goes on they say. The pain lessens in years. Does it she thought to herself. Where is he now? Does he remember me?
She had tried in vain to contact him in the past years but no reply from the village. Where was he?
A family wedding brought them face to face with each other. Vijay was there with his family, wife and two beautiful daughters. Shana with her family. Staring at each other, not believing their eyes, the two lovers stood there looking at each other. Time stopped for them. Yes, they both felt it. The love was as strong as before, stronger now. Tears were streaming from their eyes. No one saw the pain in them. They made the choice. No matter how hard it was, but the families came first. Duty came first and thus the two lovers parted again. No words just feelings in their eyes said it all.
This is life. Life goes on. Or does it?
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4 comments:
Well done on your first attempt at writing a story!
roshwrites
brilliant. you seem so young yet you can write so well. link this to tell a tale, you still have a few days left, enough time to edit and link.
Thanks Anonymous.. whoever u are, i wish u could assist me. I feel lost among so many brilliant writers. I dont know how to write, just trying.. first steps.
Fantastic Story :) Very Well Written :) :)
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