Fragments Of Us : Finding Love Again

"𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆, 𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆"

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Aryan's POV:

I haven't shared anything about myself with you till now, have I?

I'm Aryan Khanna! My parents are settled abroad, but I've always dreamed of completing my studies in Vizag. There's something about the city that has always captivated me since childhood - though I can't quite explain why, I've always had a deep fondness for Vizag.

Finally, I embarked on my MBA journey at Andhra university. At the moment, I don't have any specific future plans in mind. I live in a cozy flat with two of my closest friends - Abhi and Harsha, who are like a family to me.

Each day, it's a mix of heading to college, either attending classes with full focus or occasionally skipping them for some fun. There's always a bit of mischief with the Watchman, and once college is over, we head straight to the beach road to unwind and enjoy the evening, making the most of our carefree moments.

My life, which has been a blend of half boredom, and half excitement, has suddenly received a little sparkle, adding a touch of brilliance to this journey.

One evening, as I stood by the balcony, I experienced a moment that made me truly understand the meaning of 'love at first sight'.

As I gazed at that mesmerising girl standing in front of my house, I couldn't quite comprehend what was happend to me, thinking, "could such a beautiful girl really be standing right here, in front of my very home?".

That day, after catching a glimpse of her from the balcony, I hurried inside, eager to ask my friends about her, as if my heart couldn't wait to know more.

With a rush of curiosity, I called out to Abhi, "Hey, Abhi! Did anyone new move into the house right in front of ours?" Abhi, nonchalant as ever, shrugged and said, "I'm not sure, man. Why don't you ask Harsha? He might have the details."

Deciding to find out more, I made my way to Harsha, hoping he held the answers I was searching for.

I approached Harsha with a casual greeting, "Hey, Harsha!" He looked up and responded, "What's up?" Curious, I asked, "Did anyone new move into the house in front of ours?".

Harsha nodded and said, "Yeah, they moved in yesterday. I think they settled here from their old place. An uncle came over with a DCM to help them unload their stuff". " Ah, I see" I replied, taking it all in.

Harsha then asked with a smirk, "So, why all the questions? What's going on?" I shrugged and said, "Nothing, just curious".

Harsha grinned mischievously, "Come on, don't lie..you saw that girl in that house, didn't you?".

I quickly defended myself, "No, no... nothing like that. Let's just sleep, we have college early tomorrow!".

The whole night I didn't sleep, all the while I was thinking about her - her eyes, her voice, her smile - How could she be this much beautiful? The rain, the thunders, the lightning - it was as if the universe was helping my destiny to mingle with hers, by saying loudly that she's the one for me.

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The next day, all three of us were getting ready for college. As we made our way downstairs, I noticed her - standing right in front of our house, just as if the universe had aligned. She effortlessly approached her scooter, starting it up with grace, as if she had been part of the morning's rhythm all along.

However, the scooter refused to start, despite her graceful attempts. The engine sputtered, as if teasing her with a playful challenge, adding a touch of unexpected suspense to the moment.

Harsha and Abhi set off together, sharing a ride on a single bike.

As I was starting my bike, a gentle call of, "Excuse me" reached my ears, breaking through the moment with its subtle charm.

I paid no heed at first, but then again, a soft yet persistent voice called out, saying, "Hello... excuse me", echoing with greater clarity.

I glanced at her direction, only to find her eyes already meeting mine, creating a fleeting moment that felt quietly magical.

The girl, with a hesitant yet hopeful tone, said, "My scooter isn't starting...would you mind dropping me a little further down the road?". Her words carried a delicate blend of trust and urgency, as though she was placing her faith in a stranger for just a brief moment of help.

For a moment, my mind went completely blank. How could anyone refuse when such a beautiful girl asked for a lift? Without a second thought, I simply said, "Sure".

She, too, after thoughtfully informing her family, arrived elegantly to embark on the bike ride.

That was when I understood that 'Life is all about embracing the unanticipated miracles that unfold'.

Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the girl I admire would grace my bike with her presence.

When I saw her at night, she looked nothing less than an angel. And now, as she walks towards me, I can feel my heartbeat racing uncontrollably. Dressed in a pristine white chudidar with a flowing blue duppatta, her hair cascades freely over her shoulder, adding to her charm.

Before I could savour a single moment lost in her beauty, she had already sit on my bike.

That's it...my heart beat has stopped.

She casually said, "Let's go". I nodded, unable to believe my own words. With a sense of excitement and nervous, I started the bike.

The world around me seemed to slow down, leaving only the sound of my breath and the rapid pulse of my heart in my ears. I could hardly believe this moment was real - she was here, right beside me, sitting on my bike. The warmth of her presence sent a quiet thrill through me, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. The bike, which had always been a part of me, suddenly felt different - like it was now part of something bigger, something more beautiful.

She was sitting behind me on my bike, and it felt like it wasn't just a journey - it was something more, one I never wanted to end.

While on the way,  her silky hair softly touches my cheeks - trust me! It's the most beautiful moment.

After gently dropping her off the road, she gave me a small smile and said, "Thank you".

To be continued...

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