Sarah Vernam, owner of Vernam Event Management Company, Event planner by profession, was a bubbly and fun loving girl till her parents were alive but....
One unfortunate night changes everything in Sarah's life,
Her dreams were shattered, she lost h...
After a whirlwind of arguments and emotional revelations, Tirtha and I found ourselves seated on a large rock, gazing at the peaceful night sky, unburdened by the chaos of the day.
"I can't believe you kept all of this to yourself. How could you hide it all alone, especially when you're clearly stressed?" she asked, her tone laced with concern and anger.
I let out a small sigh. "It's been my habit for the last ten years—hiding everything and dealing with it myself. But honestly, I'm tired now. I feel like I can't even control my own emotions anymore," I admitted, the weight of my words sinking in.
Sharing my struggles with her felt strangely liberating, even though I had always been hesitant to let anyone in. I didn't want her to worry about me, much like my mother would, but now that I had spoken up, relief washed over me.
"Sometimes, it's okay to lean on others, Suru. How many times do I have to tell you? I'm always here for you. You don't have to worry. Just follow your heart," Tirtha said, pulling me close and resting her hands on my shoulders.
"But how can I follow my heart when it seems to lead me in a direction I never wanted to go?" I lamented, resting my head against her shoulder, feeling both comforted and conflicted. "I never wanted to fall for him, Tirtha. He's too good for me. I don't deserve someone like him."
Tirtha brushed my hair away from my face, her touch gentle and reassuring. "What are you saying? There isn't a single person in the world who deserves him except my Suru. And honestly? I think it's Aryan who doesn't deserve you."
"You're saying this because you don't know everything about me, Thi. I am... I am not as good as you think. I'm tainted. I've made mistakes. There's a reason I don't believe I deserve him, and I promise I'll tell you one day when I'm ready."
"Suru, I don't need to know every detail of your past. But I do know this: no reason can ever stop someone from loving another person. If love exists between two people, nothing can keep them apart. Do you understand? Try to let go of your past. I know it's not easy, but it's not impossible either. Everything is in your hands. You can choose to make it work or let it break you," she urged with fiery conviction.
Her words struck a deep chord within me. As much as I wanted to believe I could follow her advice, the clouds of doubt still loomed overhead. Perhaps I was making things harder than they had to be, but letting go felt so impossibly difficult.
"Thank you, Thi. I really needed this," I said, embracing her tightly, soaking in the warmth of her support.
"Alright, girls, it's time to sleep. Let's head back," Sharad said, placing a comforting hand on our shoulders. "If you both ever face anything, remember we'll tackle it together. You're never alone in this."
He helped us up, his protective demeanor reminding me of the father figure I desperately missed. It made me ponder whether my parents had been reborn in the forms of Tirtha and Sharad, guiding me from the shadows.
As we walked back to the camping area, I spotted Aryan standing there with his hands in his pockets, a look of annoyance etched on his face.
"Where were you?" he asked, his narrowing eyes piercing through me.
"I was with Tirtha and Sharad," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.
After exchanging brief goodnights—Tirtha's warm hug followed by Sharad's paternal embrace—I walked toward Aryan. He threw me a death glare as he moved back toward our tent, leaving me caught in a mix of emotions.
Lying next to him, I stared up at the sky where countless stars twinkled, their ancient light filling the darkness.
"Aryan, do you like stars?" I asked, absentmindedly gazing at the celestial bodies above us.
"No, I don't," he replied flatly, his voice devoid of interest.
"You know, throughout my school years, I always wondered when I would finally shine like those stars. But an incident in my life taught me that I might never shine at all," I said, turning to face him. His eyes met mine, and an electric current pulsated between us, igniting my nerves.
He shifted on his side, his breath warm against my skin, making me shiver involuntarily. Suddenly, I lost my words, caught in the depth of his gaze.
His hands came to my face, caressing my cheeks gently, and the world around us fell away. If either of us moved the slightest bit, our lips would touch, and the thought sent shudders of excitement coursing through me. The memory of our previous kiss lingered like a sweet ache.
"You're wrong," he said softly, his voice low and earnest. "You can never shine like the stars because you are a sunshine—a warmth that lights up the whole world and touches every corner of the human heart. You are that sunshine, my kitty."
His words enveloped me, radiating sincerity that took my breath away. I was struck by the seriousness in his sparkling ocean eyes, pulling me into a universe that existed solely for the two of us—void of all distractions and filled only with raw emotion.
With each passing second, I fell deeper, captivated by the purity of his soul merging with mine. We stared at each other, heartbeats rhythmically syncing in the stillness of the night.
"Goodnight, Sarah," he murmured, a blissful smile gracing his lips as I nodded, breathless.
As I lay back, replaying his words in my mind, I became acutely aware of the danger of being this close to him. But in that moment, all I wanted was for this connection to last forever. I wanted to cherish every heartbeat, every breath we shared.
One last glance at Aryan found him still turned toward me, and I felt a soft smile spread across my face as I drifted into slumber, safe in the knowledge that for now, amidst all the chaos, I found solace in his presence.
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