The present
Aarush: Hi Mehra!
Maahi: How goes?
Aarush: I need some attention.
Maahi: Lol
Aarush: I'm serious.
Maahi: How about your best friend?
Aarush: He's on his honeymoon. They are currently trekking in the Macchu Picchu.
Maahi: Oh wow. Jealous.
Aarush: Have you been?
Maahi: No, I want to. One day.
Aarush: Me too. Although I feel like I should cut down the travelling.
Maahi: Why? Do you not enjoy it anymore?
Aarush: No, no I do. I just...feel like I should stay put for a while.
Maahi: Lol. You should do what you want. What is holding you back anyway?
Aarush: ...
Aarush: I don't know.
Maahi: Then go. Whatever has to wait for you will wait.
Aarush: Promise?
Maahi: *Nods*
Maahi: Now, I'm off.
Aarush: Wait! Can we meet tomorrow?
Maahi: No, I have a shoot. I'm travelling.
Aarush: Oh, where to?
Maahi: Not too far. But I have a really nice Airbnb booked. Kinda excited for that.
Aarush: 🥺
Maahi: What's with that face?
Aarush: I'm bored...Can I tag along?
Maahi: It's a work trip, Iyer.
Aarush: I won't photobomb you! I'll stay out of your way the whole day, I promise!
Maahi: Tsk. Won't you get bored there as well?
Aarush: No! I'll write there in your fancy Airbnb!
Maahi: You can write in your fancy apartment too.
Aarush: Come on, Mehra! I'll split the cost with you.
Maahi: Lol, that's not the point.
Aarush: Then? Wait, are there two bedrooms? Are you worried about that?
Maahi: Oh God! No. That's not what I meant either. Fine, you can come. Just don't bother me. And I will be going straight to sleep. You can entertain yourself. Agreed?
Aarush: YAY! Agreed.
Aarush: You won't regret it, I promise!
Maahi: Mmmhmm. Sure.
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See You Later
RomanceMaahi was well-versed in the art of unrequited love. After all, she was quietly and hopelessly in love with Aarush all those years ago in college. But that's a closed chapter now. Right? A decade later, Maahi, now a successful wedding photographer...
